Shadowlands Patch 9.2 Maldraxxus Coliseum Arena - PTR Preview

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With Shadowlands Patch 9.2 comes the release of a highly anticipated new arena map, Maldraxxus Coliseum. Based on the Theater of Pain, Maldraxxus Coliseum has recently been added to the PTR for testing. We sent our Shadow Priest PvP writer, Xot, to try it out and take a look at the pros and cons of this new arena map. The mysterious Enigma Arena from Zereth Mortis will be released at a later date.

For eons, the Necrolords of Maldraxxus honed their craft at the Maldraxxus Coliseum in the Theater of Pain. Now the Arena is open to any would-be challengers—and there's no shortage of champions willing to test their mettle. Prove yourself worthy. Only the strong will survive. The Maldraxxus Coliseum is situated in the center of Maldraxxus. Observant players will recognize the arena map from the 'Amateur Night' world quest where you're required to slay two arena opponents.

Whilst loading in you'll be met with an initial preview of how the arena looks, having a pentagon shaped center with the distinct square pillars — which is very similar to Tol'viron Arena, but that's where the similarities end. The first thing you'll notice once inside, and one of the main differences when compared to other arena maps in the pool, is the noticeably large starting area which can be utilized once the match begins. This brings a very unique dynamic to the map, giving caster DPS somewhere to stand when up against melee damage dealers, and giving the melee DPS and their healer no reliable or nearby line of sight. As for the center of the map, the nearest comparison would be a slightly more condensed version of the Legion arena Ashamane's Fall. Unlike Ashamane's Fall however, all three pillars are square and