Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the release date for WoW The Burning Crusade Classic's newest raid, Zul'Aman as a part of Phase 4.
Alongside Zul'Aman, players can expect several updates such as Raid and Dungeon changes, Leatherworking additions, and new bosses dropping Badges of Justice.
Zul'Aman release date
Players can expect the gates of Zul'Aman to open two days after {hase 4 goes live on Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Azeroth's heroes will be able to take the fight to Zul'jin and his followers at 6 pm EST.
The territory teeming with trolls is well-prepared and eagerly awaits any would-be heroes who dare step into the former Amani capital.
What to expect from Zul'Aman
Located in the Eastern Kingdoms, just south of the elven kingdom of Quel'Thalas, the Ghostlands dare Azeroth's heroes to enter the Amani stronghold of Zul'Aman.
As the one-time capital of the Amani tribe, it's filled with trolls that swear all their loyalty to their leader, Zul'jin who has spent several years plotting behind Zul'Aman's walls in order to get revenge on the Horde for allowing his most hated enemies, the blood elves, to join its ranks.
In order to gain more power, he eagerly embraced a scheme that the witch doctor, Malacrass, prosed: to seal the power of the animal gods within the bodies of the Amani's strongest warriors.
Zul'Aman is a new 10 player raid that contains six bosses, Nalorakk, Akil'zon, Jan'alai, Halazzi, Hex Lord Malacrass, and lastly, Zul'jin.
Like other raids in the expansion, it'll be part of end-game content which means players must be level 70 to enter. There will be no attunement required to enter the instance and it has a 3-day reset lockout.
Additionally, Zul'Aman will bring a first-of-its-kind in a timed challenge that if completed awards players with the Amani War Bear.
Per Blizzard's official post, "Zul’jin and his lieutenants are holding several hostages in Zul’Aman. When you enter the instance, the Amani will begin preparations to terminate them. If you defeat one of Zul’jin’s lieutenants and reach a hostage before time runs out, you’ll be rewarded with an additional piece of loot and a timer extension—a brief stay of execution. Rescue all hostages, and your raid will be rewarded with one Amani War Bear epic mount."
The Burning Crusade Phase 4 Updates
Apart from Zul'Aman, WoW TBC Phase 4 will bring on a plethora of new changes. These range from Dungeon and Raid updates to additions to the Badge of Justice system. Here they are.
Dungeon and Raid Updates
- All Outland dungeons now have been adjusted to their final, reduced difficulty state.
- Heroic dungeon keys now require Honored reputation (down from Revered).
- Zephyr has made her way to the World’s End Tavern in Shattrath City, offering players who are Revered with Keepers of Time a free teleport to the Caverns of Time in Tanaris.
Epic Gem Updates
Magtheridon’s Black Sack of Gems and Jewelcrafter’s Brilliant Glass can now contain epic gems. Note that existing Brilliant Glasses and previously looted, unopened Black Sack of Gems will not contain epic gems.
READ MORE: WoW Classic TBC Phase Schedule and Content Roadmap
Badge of Justice Updates
The following bosses can now drop Badges of Justice, giving you more opportunities to obtain this valuable currency:
- Doomlord Kazzak and Doomwalker
- All bosses in Karazhan, Gruul's Lair, and Magtheridon's Lair
- All bosses in Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep
- All bosses in Zul'Aman
In addition, G’eras in Shattrath now has new, more powerful wares to offer in exchange for Badges of Justice.
Profession Updates
The following Leatherworking items can be trained or have their recipes purchased from Outland faction vendors:
- Greater Drums
- Knothide Quiver
- Knothide Ammo Pouch