Brand New Xal'atath Affixes in War Within - Bolstering and Sanguine Removed
Blizzard has revealed a brand new affix system which includes Xal'atath themed affixes, and the removal of Bolstering and Sanguine!
This week’s Beta update includes major changes to the Mythic Keystone affix system in
The War Within, based on player feedback. Our primary goal with these updates is to refine the Mythic+ experience to better serve a diverse playerbase.
Previously, we approached Mythic Keystones with a one-size-fits-all approach, which proved challenging in striking the right balance and limited our design space.
In this new build, you will see significant shifts in our design philosophy.
We recognize the importance of weekly variety for those progressing through the system. However, for players pushing high keys, this variance has sometimes felt restrictive.
We’ve also heard your feedback about wanting affixes with both positive and negative effects, as well as a desire for thematic nods similar to past affixes.
This update to the affix system aims to meet those diverse expectations. We’re maintaining the core goals of our last round of changes, but without the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach.
This flexibility allows us to craft a more tailored experience for each of the different playstyles.
Let’s dive into the revamped affix system!
Affix Update Overview
We’re reducing the total number of mechanical affixes on a keystone for players progressing through the system from two to one.
- The following affixes are being retired for The War Within:
Sanguine - Bolstering
- Raging
- Bursting
We’ve heard feedback that applying bonuses unevenly to players feels exclusionary regardless of overall impact. Affixes that were part of the last Mythic Keystone test will no longer apply to keystones:
- Reckless
- Focused
- Attuned
- Thorned
Our one bucket of active affixes for players progressing through the system offers variety along with positive effects for executing these affixes that apply more evenly.
We’re reintroducing. Read more on wowhead.com
