World of Warcraft

We would like to remind, that we have lots of different guides, and Class Guides are not an exception. Healers, tanks, dps – all specs are included. These class guides fits every part of the game. If you are the beginner or experienced player, it doesn’t matter, cause everyone … Read more

Greetings, friends! Today Overgear wants you to know which essences you should put on use. For sure, you have already known about Heart of Azeroth Essences and how they work. If not – we have a special article about that. So, let’s begin.   Common Essences The Crucible … Read more

“Ten thousand years ago, as the seas engulfed Zin-Azshari, Queen Azshara forged a dark bargain with N’Zoth that transformed her loyal subjects into the sinister naga. Through millennia of brutal conquest, Azshara has built a new empire from the ruins of the old and now holds … Read more

Operation: Mechagon is a Mythic-only 8 boss mega-dungeon that is available in the Rise of Azshara patch. Dungeon type is similar to Karazhan from patch 7.1. The dungeon entrance is located at Rustbolt. Right now the dungeon is only available on Mythic difficulty, but we can … Read more

Greetings, traveler! The new Patch has been released on June 26th. Overgear decided to take advantage of this opportunity and tell you everything we know about this new part of the World of Warcraft story. This Patch has brought us two large zones to explore, two new instances, … Read more

Greetings, Champions! The new Season 3 is available on PTR servers, meaning we have lots of innovations to talk about. The subject under today’s discussion is a new Mythic+ Beguiling Affix that will replace the previous  Reaping Affix in Patch 8.2. The Beguiling Affix represents … Read more

“You think you do, but you don’t” – J. Allen Brack, the president of Blizzard Entertainment. WoW Classic Exact Release Date Greetings, Heroes of Azeroth! We have been waiting for this for a long time now and finally, it is here! The World of Warcraft: Classic has been officially … Read more

Greetings, traveler! Welcome to Overgear’s look at the newest addition to the World of Warcraft’s collection of battle pets. Continuing exploration of the Patch 8.2 – Rise of Azshara, in this article we will cover drop sources of the new pets from Mechagone and … Read more

Introduction The test on PTR continuous and the community get more and more interesting and important information concerning the upcoming 8.2 Patch. This time the new currency will be in the center of our attention. The  Prismatic Manapearl appears to be a new Battle for Azeroth … Read more

Mechagon Island Outdoor content Questing Reputation Rewards Spare Parts system and Blueprints Mechagon Spider Mounts Rare Elites Map Achievements Flying in Mechagon Mechagon Dungeon Dungeon Loot Mechagon Arena   Greetings, adventurer! Welcome to Overgear’s … Read more

A huge number of changes for different game aspects release together with the new Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara; today we will speak about such changes in the new Mount system and learn more about the new Mounts available. There are approximately thirty new Mounts waiting for collectors … Read more

Hello there! Welcome to Overgear’s extended look at the upcoming Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara, the new content following the Tides of Vengeance. Recently, Senior Game Designer, Jeremy Feasel, hosted a live stream presentation of the upcoming content for the Rise of Azshara … Read more

Release Date Nazjatar Outdoor Content Raid: Azshara’s Eternal Palace Mechagon Dungeon: Mechagon Megadungeon Other Additions and Improvements New Heritage Armor Transmogrification Island Expeditions PvP Flying Azerite Armor and the Heart of Azeroth Warfronts Season … Read more

Introduction A new Raid called Crucible of Storms is about to release with the latest Patch 8.1.5 and will open its gates on April 16th on Normal and Heroic difficulties. Mythic and LFR difficulties are expected to become available on April 23. The new Raid has only two Boss … Read more

Preparing for leveling Useful addons Skipping scenarios Useful items and consumables Leveling Hearth of Azeroth Choosing the path Questing War Campaign Expeditions Professions Summing up One of the most frequently asked questions among the players, both new and veterans … Read more

Introduction Basics Alchemy Blacksmithing Enchanting Engineering Inscription Jewelcrafting Leatherworking Tailoring   Introduction With each subsequent Patch, developers introduce something new, whether it is a part of new PvE or PvP content, new locations … Read more

Introduction Kul Tiran Humans Unlocking the Race Intro Questline Heritage Armor and a Mount Available Classes Racial traits Zandalari Trolls Unlocking the Race Intro Questline Heritage Armor and a Mount Available Classes Racial traits   Introduction The newest … Read more

Azerite Fifth Ring Trait Updates and Additions Artifact Leveling Increased Stamina Azerite Unlock Levels Item Level 370 Item Level 385 Item Level 400 Item Level 415 Titan Residuum   Azerite Fifth Ring The Second Season of the World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth has … Read more

Gear and Azerite Loot Gear Overview Set Bonuses Unique Effects Transmog Weapons BoE Trash Drops Armor Overview Cloth Leather Mail Plate Accessories Trinkets Azerite Armor   Gear and Azerite Loot Battle of Dazar’alor is the second Raid in a new expansion for World of … Read more

Since the release of the Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Players have been able tobuy useful, though very expensive, Mounts, the mere sight of which arouses admiration and envy among others. The prices have risen with each following Expansion, forcing those who wished to … Read more

It just so happens that Mounts in World of Warcraft are quite similar to cars in real life. They have transport abilitiesand are considered to be luxury items at the same time. Mounts made by the Engineering Profession are vivid examples to these two points simultaneously. … Read more

Mounts are a very big part of the World of Warcraft game. You can use them almost wherever you want to get to your destination very quickly. There are several ways to obtain Mounts in a game. You can loot them in Dungeons and Raids, usually with very low chances, buy them with real … Read more

Items and loot Common changes for Patch 8.1 Azerite armor changes Titan Residium Raid Battle for Dazar’alor (Patch 8.1) Strory Dates Rewards Allied races and war campaign Dungeons (Patch 8.1) Rewards and difficulty Reaping PvP Professions New reagents     … Read more

The second season of mythic dungeons is very soon which means that we will finally say goodbye to the annoying Ghuun parasites of the “Infested” affix. But don’t relax – one of the main villains of Battle of Azeroth is ready to make it difficult for you in dungeons. Bwonsamdi … Read more

Overview Warfront Cycle and Content Storyline The Night Warrior Winning the Warfront Darkshore rewards Mounts Battle Pets Toys Transmogrification Armor    Overview The “Battle for Darkshore” is a new Warfront in the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion, which was released … Read more

Description Gameplay Island List Island Features Island Inhabitants Expedition Invasions Azerite Gathering Strategy Explorers NPC Opponents Rewards Mounts Pets Toys     Description   Island Expeditions were added into the game in the “Battle for Azeroth� … Read more

Introduction What is War Mode? War Mode Bonuses Dismounting Enemy Players War Mode Honor PvP Talents Other Rewards Achievements War Mode Bounties Dueler’s Guild Achievements Rewards   Introduction Game mechanics in “World of Warcraft” change Expansion after … Read more

  What is SimulationCraft? Why is it better than a Dummy? Basics “Pawn” & “Pawnstrings” How to Sim Your Character What is Needed What To Do Other Configurations Talents Replacing gear pieces Stat Weight Score (Pawn) Action Priority List Simulating Multiple Profiles … Read more

Heart of Azeroth Greetings, Champions of Azeroth! The main subject of today’s review is the new Artifact – Heart of Azeroth. This is a necklace which suits the “neck” equipment slot and is given to us by Magni Bronzebeard. It gives players an additional and impressive amount … Read more

Allied Races are a new feature announced at BlizzCon 2017 for World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. In this Allied Race overview, we’ll cover unlock requirements, racials, heritage armor, customization, and more. What Are Allied Races? When Allied Races Become … Read more

Everything you need to know about Mythic Plus dungeons: Keystones, mob affixes and tactics as well as rewards and loot. BfA Mythic plus, whats new Mythic Plus basics Mythic plus dungeons list Strategy tips Loot Weekly chest Mounts BfA Mythic plus, whats new No gear swaps allowed. … Read more

Warfronts Warfronts are the new Battle for Azeroth content. They are factional PvE scenarios that focus on the theatre of war between the Alliance and the Horde on a chosen battlefield. Currently, it is only Arathi Highlands Warfront that is available for players, and the … Read more

Each new expansion in World of Warcraft is filled with new unique content and awesome rewards. However, Battle for Azeroth surprised players with a large number of mounts at the start of the expansion. For those who like to collect unique rewards or farm for rare mounts, we … Read more

The Legion’s Artifact power has changed into Azerite. This mineral became the main reason to unleash a new war in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. Azerite is a fuel for the new artifact you get – the Heart of Azeroth. This necklace accumulates every piece of Azerite you get to … Read more

And so you have got to level 120, but what comes next? “Overgear” will help you to use your online time in the most effective way. You will learn about all activities and rewards, and after we will give you the list of daily and weekly things to do. World Quests in Battle for Azeroth … Read more

The 18th of July the Battle for Azeroth pre-patch will be installed on all EU servers. It means that some achievements will end up in Legacy category, while others will become simply unavailable. So that you wouldn’t miss anything, Overgear has made a full list of these items: … Read more

At the foothill of Mount Hyjal in the shadow of the great tree of Nordrassil, a new kingdom of night elves was founded. After the Sundering, magic was prohibited. Elves understood the irreversible consequences that might follow the Well of Eternity powers abuse. Last time … Read more

Hello, folks! I’m sure many of you share my love for meat. And although now it’s the season of fresh fruits and vegetables, I can’t help but please myself with a steak. Or two. Today I want to show you my version of Tender Shoveltusk steak, taken from the World of Warcraft, … Read more

– What are your thoughts about, warrior? – Who is there? – Obviously the one you called for help. It is not a pleasant thing to do you see — to climb up to the top of Kui-Lun mountain in such a cold, even if I were three times a ghost. – Emperor Shaohao?! – … Read more

Sha of anger. Sha of fear. Sha of hatred. Sha of doubt. A young shado-pan was sitting on top of a wise and old mountain, lost in thoughts about the path he was about to step onto. Yes, this snow-covered peak has seen everything. It saw how the Titans created a new life on the ruins of … Read more

Hello, folks! I do not often cook sweet dishes, so today I will correct this mistake and show a simple but delicious pie. I am sure everyone will cope with it.   [recipe title=”Cheery Cherry Pie” i_url=”http://wow.zamimg.com/images/wow/icons/large/inv_misc_food_10.jpg”][t_color … Read more

The Pandaren are fond of beer, tasty food, martial arts, and agriculture. The Pandaren Empire is imbued with a thousand-year-old wisdom and is based on old good values: family, freedom, equality, and spirituality. But this is now so. Once these “plush” folks … Read more

Battle for Azeroth is the seventh addition to World of Warcraft which is coming up on August 14. This means, the pre-patch can be expected 4-6 weeks prior to that date. With its release many achievements are traditionally moving to the ‘Legacy’ category, and some … Read more

Beer Basted Boar Ribs recipe from World of Warcraft   [recipe title=”Beer Basted Boar Ribs” i_url=”http://wow.zamimg.com/images/wow/icons/medium/inv_misc_food_48.jpg”][t_color color=”#ffd100″]Item Level 1[/t_color] … Read more

It’s amazing how thoroughly the races of Azeroth are described! We would not have enough guts to retell everything the authors of the World of Warcraft universe came up with. Therefore, the Mantid, the great empire of praying mantis, we’ll describe in brief — just enough … Read more

A Marksmanship Hunter is an amazing shooter that relies completely onto their range weapon mastery. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: High single target damage Very high burst potential … Read more

  When the Titans came to Azeroth, one of the first races they created was Mogu — immortal stone beings. They formed landscapes, filled rivers and lakes with water, and were faithful allies of the Titans in their struggle against the Old Gods. The Titans understood that … Read more

If you love WoW, cold beer, and hot tasty buns, we came up with an awesome dinner for you! Ok, it was World of Warcraft the Official Cookbook authors who came up with the recipe, and an amazing chef Denis Gondyuk who cooked it all. We only thought you would like it for sure. 🙂 Read the … Read more

A Holy Priest is a true Holy power healer. They possess the biggest arsenal of healing spells as compared to other healers. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: Powerful continuous healing; … Read more

Flocks of bronze, red, and green dragons were hurrying towards Zin-Azshari. The planet, life on which they had been sustaining for many thousands of years, was in a grave danger. Archimonde had already defeated Malorne and Sargeras lacked mere minutes to pass through the … Read more

A Restoration Shaman presents one of the branches of Shamanism, the one devoted to utilizing various healing properties of water. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: A lot of cooldowns. … Read more

Forest strider drumsticks — yet another dish from World of Warcraft prepared for us by Denis Gondyuk, a fantastic Ukrainian chef. Read the original recipe and try to cook it yourselves. Visit Denis’s page on Facebook: fb.com/carrotodessa We’ll throw it now to the chef. It� … Read more

A Fury Warrior is a berserker that barges right in the middle of combat with two two-handed weapons, each controlled singlehandedly. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: Good switch God … Read more

Through the black waters of the Eternity Well, a huge figure of Sargeras with a broken sword in this hand was already visible. Dragon Soul was helping him. To prove his greatness, the youngest of the Stormrage brothers willingly brought the artifact to the evil. The Old Gods … Read more

A Restoration Druid is the most peaceful specialization of this class and deals with restoring the health of those injured. To do that, they use the force of Nature given to them. You want to know how to become a useful healer in WoW? Then read our guide. Introduction Let’s … Read more

Shadow Priests source their might from the dark powers of the Void. But they always keep in control and never lose their minds. Although, sometimes thay might get madly… lethal. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of … Read more

A Demon Hunter specializes in close-range combats engaging physical damage as well as damage by the magic of Chaos, Fel and – in a smaller proportion – damage by Fire. As it states in the name, the character knows a number of ways to track down, disarm and even destroy demons. It … Read more

After the black aspect, Neltharion betrayed his fellow dragons and other protectors of Azeroth, Illidan, desperate to curry favor with an elven priestess Tyrande, left the army fighting against the Burning Legion. Full of envy and pride he chose to serve the evil and didn� … Read more

We’ve got a new favorite meal for a breakfast — herb baked eggs from World of Warcraft! Following the tradition, Denis Gondyk baked it especially for us. Follow him on Facebook, this chef is a true master of cooking. We’ll throw it now to Denis. Read the original recipe and make … Read more

In general, Druids are quite the peaceful people of Azeroth, but in this form of a giant carnivore cat, they are capable of letting out all the covert fury of the wildlife. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: … Read more

A Destruction Warlock is a true pyromaniac that combines the power of Fire with chaos leaving behind only ashes of their enenies. Demons of the Twisting Nether are of great help here, too. Introduction Basic information on the spec: A Destruction Warlock utilizes 2 key resources … Read more

“The high elves can’t handle the energy of the Well. They will destroy Azeroth and must be stopped. The dragon aspects desire your power. They can’t be trusted and must be stopped. You are the true master of Dragon Soul. Use its power to kill your enemies and save Azeroth … Read more

A Frost Mage is a master of the elemental capable of imprisoning their enemies in ice which easily making them fragile and helpless. Also, may have complete control over the Water Elemental. Introduction A Frost Mage is a master of the elemental capable of imprisoning their … Read more

Play WoW — cook the dishes from your favorite game in an original way! Today we’re having sauteed carrots. They are easy and fast to cook. So, read the instructions till the end and prepare yourselves for an unusual and delicious dinner for the next weekend. 😉 Just like the last … Read more

A Fire Mage is a real-life pyromaniac who has mastered Fire to perfection. For them, turning their enemy into a pile of cinder is no big deal.   Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: An … Read more

A Demonology Warlock has the ability to get what they want with somebody else’s hands, in particular, with the hands of the summoned Demons… lots of Demons. The Warlock occupies himself with getting together the power to perform the summoning of those demons … Read more

A Death Knight specialized in Blood protects their allies with crude power, dark magic and various manipulations with the enemy’s blood. Unlike that of many other tanks of different classes, Death Knight’s tanking model is more bound to receiving damage and … Read more

An Arcane Mage is the lord of the most ancient and mysterious branch of magic whose power once brought The Burning Legion to Azeroth. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: Extremely potent … Read more

A Retribution Paladin is a warrior of the Light, a priest in shining armor, a Melee master. Apart from brutal force, they use Light magic to protect their allies and for their own deeds. Introduction Basic information on the spec: A Retribution Paladin utilizes 2 resources … Read more

You’ve heard of lukewarm yak roast broth from World of Warcraft, haven’t you? Sit where you are because we were lucky to try this miracle out!* Denis Gondyuk a Ukrainian chef cooked it especially for us. A million thanks for that! Although this awesomeness can feed any WoW hero … Read more

A Windwalker Monk is a Melee combat master and knows various martial ats. Using your own power comes from the philosophy of one of the August Celestials of Pandaria, Xuen, the White Tiger.   Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects … Read more

A Rogue specializing in Assassination leans upon doing damage both physical and poison-inflicted (Powers of Nature). One way or another, the spec’s talents influence different shares of damage. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the spec’s main advantages and disadvantages: … Read more

Great yet tragic events unfolded during the first Legion crusade on Azeroth. It all began when the elven Queen Azshara and her highborn brethren became unable to control the Well of Eternity power. In desperate experiments, they had been losing connection with reality until … Read more

A Survival Hunter is a pathfinder that relies on various traps, their pet and their own physical power while chasing their game down. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: Possession of an … Read more

A Rogue specializing as Outlaw leans upon doing instant damage, can do rather low damage from middle range with a pistol. This is basically what used to be a specialization Combat with extended pirate theme. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the spec’s main advantages … Read more

A Beast Mastery Hunter has perfected the skills of taming and controlling animals. The major share of the damage is dealt by their pets.   Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: Extremely … Read more

An Enhancement Shaman specializes in dealing Melee damage for which he uses brutal power combined with magic of Nature, Fire, Frost. Basic information on the spec: Enhancement uses one main combat resource – Maelstrom, and an auxiliary mana. Hence all the abilities … Read more

Sargeras is the strongest of the Titans. He was created to resist the great evil and clear the Universe from demons of Twisting Nether. But once he realized that his real enemies had been Void Lords, not mere demons, faith shattered. Void Lords were the creatures consisting … Read more

100 000 years ago the Titans located Azeroth, the future homeland for the majority of World of Warcraft races and the epicenter of all happenings. At that time the planet was ruled by the Ancient Gods who were plunging Azeroth into chaos, being an unbearable obstacle on the way … Read more

Brewmaster Monk utilizes the style of the Ox which goes back to the philosophy of Niuzao, The Black Ox, one of the four August Celestials of Pandaria. Niuzao is the epitome of persistence which is reflected in the Brewmaster’s abilities – they can survive in heavy … Read more

Sargeras is the greatest evil of World of Warcraft universe. Once he was one of the Titans — the ancient creatures, who were created to bring order to the universe. Sargeras was the strongest of them and fought for Titans’ values bravely, imprisoning enemies of the Order, trying … Read more

“Subtlety” Rogue – a rogue specializing in subtlety relies usually on – surprise! – the abilities that are used from subtle or even during the active stage of the Shadow Dance. The talents that come with this specialization are also devoted to modifying the condition … Read more

A Guardian Druid transforms into a ferocious and die-hard bear ready to protect its allies at the cost of its own… skin. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advantages: Survives burst physical … Read more

A Discipline Priest is something like a mixture of a Priest of Darkness and Holy with a completely unexpected result. A Discipline Priest has access to many Darkness spells, but their aim is protecting and healing their allies which they mostly carry out through damage delivery. … Read more

Mistweaver Monks bring peace and healing to their allies. They use the force of Nature in the form os Mists which have covered Pandaria from The Burning Legion’s first coming to Azeroth. Introduction A Mistweaver Monk has one key resource – Mana. Mana is spent … Read more

A Holy Paladin devotes themselves completely to taking away others’ suffering by healing them with Holy power. They are well acquainted with the concept of self-sacrifice for better for the others. Apart from that, they can be quite powerful Melee fighters for some … Read more

A Protection Paladins use Holy power they’re given to protect themselves and any ally who needs protection. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects of this specialization: Advanteges: High DPS. Mediocre selfhealing. … Read more

An Elemental Shaman uses the power of Fire, Earth, Air and Water in various forms to overcome difficulties on their way. They can also bind Elementals’ will and use it to fight enemies. Introduction Basic information on the spec: Elemental Shaman damages from a distance. … Read more

A Protection Warrior is a classical tank in the Azeroth Universe. Zealous and strong, a great ally to rely on. Uses Melee skills to retain the enemies with a shield and single-handed weapon.   Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest … Read more

Arms Warrior specializes in using a single two-handed weapon with max kickback. One of the toughest Melee fighters in the game. Introduction Basic information on the spec: An Arms Warrior, much like any other Warrior spec, uses one key resource – Rage. Rage is accumulated … Read more

Demon Hunter specializing in Vengeance is something like a tank but it also uses the magic of Fel, Fire, and physical power to protect the allies from enemies. At the moment, only elves have acquired this demonic art so there is no option regarding your race – Blood Elves for the … Read more

An Affliction Warlock uses the souls of those defeated by him as a fuel for their powerful dark magic. Just like any other specs, Affliction is capable of various demons.   Introduction Basic information on the spec: An Affliction Warlock utilizes 2 key resources – … Read more

Death Knight “Frost” relies in combat on – no surprise here – Ice magic. It also partially resorts to physical damage using two one-handed weapons. Unlike Unholy, Frost relies only on his power, and needs no lackeys.   Introduction Basic information … Read more

Death Knight of the specialization Unholy relies on using dark magic and diseases, all of this combined with their mastery of two-handed weapons in Melee. As assisting force, there are Skeletons, Ghouls, Abominations. Gargoyles and even a Val’kyra.   Introduction … Read more

A Druid specializing in Balance uses Moonkin Form to maintain balance in utilizing Nature and Arcane magic. The use of solar and lunar energy makes a Balance Druid a powerful enemy from afar. Introduction Let’s take a closer look at the weakest and the strongest aspects … Read more