Have you pre-ordered World of Warcraft’s upcoming expansion, Legion? No? YOU ARE NOT PREPARED! Right, now that the obligatory Illidan reference is out of the way, let’s get on with it.
Remember a couple of weeks ago, there was a pre-expansion update for the MMO? It featured some nifty system changes, quality of life improvements, and more.
But there was not a Demon Hunter in sight for those who pre-ordered Legion. All they had to help them sleep at night was the knowledge that the new class would be out sometime in August, but no later than the 17th.
The wait won’t be that long thankfully. Blizzard have now finally come out and made the official announcement. It looks like the new Demon Hunter class will be available a just over a week earlier, from August the 9th.
Demon Hunter Early Access begins August 9th! Pre-purchase #Legion now: https://t.co/Ay29dlZMt0 pic.twitter.com/uvgS7GGj5M
— World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) July 29, 2016
Remember though, this only applies to those who’ve pre-ordered the expansion. Everybody else will have to wait a little longer, until the official release date of August 30th.
If you’re still on the fence about coughing up for early access or not, here’s a bit more about the Demon Hunter which might persuade you to take the plunge:
Bio
Demon hunters, disciples of Illidan Stormrage, uphold a dark legacy, one that frightens their allies and enemies alike. The Illidari embrace fel and chaotic magics—energies that have long threatened the world of Azeroth—believing them necessary to challenge the Burning Legion. Wielding the powers of demons they’ve slain, they develop demonic features that incite revulsion and dread in fellow elves.
Features
- Tank: The chaotic energy that flows within Demon Hunters gifts them with unparalleled durability.
- Melee Damage: Demon Hunters can double jump, vault in and out of combat, and unfold their monstrous wings, surprising enemies from above with devastating attacks.
- Metamorphosis: Demon Hunters transform into hellish forms, enhancing their chosen role: damage-focused Illidari can teleport into combat, while those who prize defense can grant powerful supportive Auras.
- Spectral Sight: The Demon Hunters’ apparent blindness belies their true powers of perception. They rely on magically augmented sight to detect enemies, even those that hide behind obstacles.
Personally, I think the class looks really cool. Don’t take my word for it though, I’ve only reached like… level 10 in WoW!
What about you? Are you excited for the expansion? ARE YOU PREPARED FOR IT?
Last Updated: August 1, 2016
Kromas GG
August 1, 2016 at 10:33
Rule 2 of Wow. Never play the new class on day 1 cause server overload ALWAYS happens.
Everyone knows Rule 1 is Don’t stand in the fire.
HairyEwok
August 1, 2016 at 10:39
Beware the Blizzard error.
Kromas GG
August 1, 2016 at 10:44
I have no idea what you a……….. Error 37. Please read this comment again later as all our servers are busy. 😛
VampyreSquirrel
August 1, 2016 at 11:13
You reached lvl 20 Matt… and it was for Hearthstone. tsk tsk tsk
hairyknees
August 1, 2016 at 14:45
I never did 😛
VampyreSquirrel
August 1, 2016 at 16:52
#fail
rltmd
August 1, 2016 at 17:56
Level 10 lol, in today’s WOW you get level 10 by just logging in…