Our Midnight Prey Overview focuses on one of the most popular systems in the game — Prey Hunts. This system is a mix of detective and hitman work, where you need to hunt down the target using clues and completing objectives. Here, you will learn how to hunt in Midnight, what Prey affixes are, how to fill in the progress bar, and more.
Midnight Prey Key Takeaways:
- Midnight Prey is an optional outdoor system based on tracking and defeating elite targets.
- You unlock the base Prey system at level 90 through Astalor Bloodsworn in Silvermoon City.
- Season 2 Normal and Hard Hunts open during the week of August 11.
- Nightmare Hunts and Curse of the Isle open during the week of August 18.
- Complete Prey: A Slithering Threat to unlock the Season 2 Journey track.
- Season 2 adds new Hunts on the Coiled Isle and four new Nightmare targets.
- The weekly Hunt limit increases to 15 during Midnight Season 2.
- Hard and Nightmare Hunts use new Torments instead of Season 1 commands.
- Nightmare Hunts can lead to Ral’kala, Terror of the Isle.
- Successful Hunts can reward gear, crests, Corrosive Souls, and Great Vault progress.
- The Season 2 Journey includes cosmetics, pets, housing decor, a title, and the Preyhunter’s Fury mount.
4.9What’s New in Midnight Prey Season 2
Midnight Prey Season 2 keeps the original tracking loop but adds another layer around the Coiled Isle. Players gain new targets, Torments, outdoor powers, and a fresh Journey track. The main Midnight Prey Season 2 changes include:
- New Coiled Isle Hunts: Prey contracts can now send players into the Patch 12.1 zone.
- Four Nightmare targets: Janoa, Kursak, Kadani, and Batani join the hardest Hunt pool.
- New Torments: Pack Ambush, Exploding Corpse Snakes, and Toxic Snare replace several Season 1 commands.
- Ral’kala: A repeatable Nightmare encounter can be summoned through Haunted Braziers.
- Corrosive Souls: Hunts now contribute to the Season 2 outdoor power system.
- Season 2 Journey: The new track includes pets, decor, armor, a title, and a mount.
- Higher Hunt limit: In Season 2, Midnight Prey weekly cap is set at 15 Hunts.
Midnight Prey Season 2 Targets
Midnight Season 2 adds new contracts on the Coiled Isle and expands the Nightmare Hunt rotation. Four WoW Midnight Prey Season 2 Targets join the hardest difficulty:
These targets appear during the Season 2 storyline and Coiled Isle Nightmare Hunts. Their addition expands the target pool without introducing another Hunt difficulty.
Midnight Ral’kala Terror of the Isle
WoW Midnight Ral’kala is a repeatable boss tied to Nightmare Hunts on the Coiled Isle. The encounter is separate from the standard Hunt target selected at Astalor’s table.
Players collect Ossified Relics and burn them at Haunted Braziers while Nightmare mode is active. Contributing relics helps summon Ral’kala and can improve the rewards received after the kill.
Ral’kala can drop Corrosive Souls, Corrosive Coins, the Hexflame Reaver mount, the Pale Hexscale pet, and Hooked Net Trap decor. The first and fiftieth kills also unlock separate achievements and housing rewards.
Midnight How to Unlock Prey
Midnight Prey does not activate automatically. It is an optional system and must first be activated. To unlock Prey, go to Silvermoon City and find Astalor Bloodsworn in Murder Row. He is marked with a special hunting icon on the map, so it’s hard to miss. A short introductory quest chain begins with him. Midnight requirements for Prey unlock:
- Level 90 is required.
- The quest line can only be completed once per account.
- After completion, Prey becomes available for alts.
Thus, the Starter Bundle can be a good addition to your Midnight preparations, as you will gain access to the Prey starting quests instantly.
During the introductory quests, you will be shown the basic mechanics:
- How to disarm traps.
- How to interact with target traces.
- How ambushes work.
- Where to find the Hunt Table.
After completing the training, you will gain access to four contracts and can choose your first hunt. Prey can be activated and deactivated. If you are tired of constant ambushes, you can temporarily disable the system and calmly engage in regular content.
Midnight How to Unlock Prey in Season 2
Complete Prey: A Slithering Threat to start the Season 2 storyline and unlock its Journey track. The quest asks you to complete three Prey World Quests.
A revealed Hunt target can temporarily disable those World Quests. Finish the quest objectives before filling your Anguish crystal, or start another contract afterward.
Midnight Prey Explained
Midnight Prey is a new optional PvE activity in the new expansion. It adds elements of hunting elite targets in the outside world and comprises a series of hunts across three expansion zones. You act as both hunter and prey: the selected target will periodically attack you while you try to track it down and finish it off. There are a few key mechanics linked to the Prey in Midnight:
- Hunt — the process of tracking and taking down the target (includes choosing the target, completing quests and activities, interacting with the Hunt objects).
- Ambush — sudden attacks of the target that can happen when you complete various open-world activities.
- Growing difficulty — as you progress through Hunts, you gain access to new difficulty levels: Hard and Nightmare.
- Affixes — work like usual M+ affixes and add extra challenge when the Hunt is active.
The whole Prey system in Midnight is built around contracts. In Silvermoon City, at Astalor Bloodsworn, you choose a Hunt via a special Hunt Table. Each zone has several targets, and each hunt consists of several phases: gathering information, random ambushes, and a final battle in the lair.
Midnight Prey Hunts
Midnight Prey Hunts are the foundation of the entire system. You select a contract from Astalor in Silvermoon City, then head to a specific area to track down your chosen target. Each hunt consists of several stages:
- Target selection — several contracts are available for each zone via the Hunt Table.
- Zone exploration — you complete any open-world content:
- World Quests
- Killing rare mobs
- Collecting treasures
- Special Prey activities
- Special Prey activities:
- defusing traps;
- killing Coalesced Anguish;
- interacting with unique hunting objects.
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Completing Prey Hunts in Midnight
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Complete the zone activities to track your prey
Completing quests and world activities will help you replete the crystall
Minor Coalescend Anguish are marked on the map, slay them to continue progressing
When the prey is found, head to its location
Approach the prey and use the Siphon Vitality button
Chase the prey, avoid slowing zones and don't run out of the curcle
The Hunt progress is hidden when the Prey is active. You don’t see a progress bar, but you can use Astalor’s crystal above your action bars. Basically, these are the steps you need to complete to hunt a prey in Midnight:
- Select a target and difficulty at Astalor’s Hunt Table.
- Travel to the zone listed on the contract.
- Complete World Quests, rares, treasures, and Prey objectives.
- Survive any Ambushes and use Riposte for extra progress.
- Wait until the Anguish crystal glows bright red.
- Follow the new marker to the target’s location.
- Activate the crystal when you are ready to begin.
- Chase the target while avoiding traps and hazardous ground.
- Stay inside the required area during the chase.
- Defeat the target during the final encounter.
✏️ The final stage is to challenge the target in its lair. Depending on the difficulty, a separate arena may be created. After victory, rewards are given instantly.
Midnight Prey Ambush
Ambush is a mechanic that makes Midnight Prey tense. While you are performing activities in the area, your target may suddenly attack. Prey ambushes in Midnight occur randomly and have several features:
- The target appears at any moment, even if you are already fighting mobs (even Elites).
- The fight lasts about a minute or until the target’s health is reduced to 50%.
- After that, it retreats, and the hunt continues.
At greater difficulties, additional Midnight Ambush effects appear:
- In Nightmare, stun is possible at the beginning of the ambush.
- Active Torments continue to work.
- Death can set back your progress.
The traps you defuse in the area can be used against the target. If you use them during an ambush, the target will instantly retreat. This is especially helpful in situations where you are surrounded by several elites and an ambush has arrived. After defeating the prey, you get Remnant of Anguish, and can continue the hunt.
Midnight Prey Difficulties
Midnight Prey offers three difficulty levels. They are unlocked gradually through progress in Preyseeker’s Journey.
| Difficulty | Main Features | Standard Gear Track |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Outdoor help allowed, basic Ambush mechanic | Adventurer |
| Hard | Extra Torments and a harder final encounter | Veteran |
| Nightmare | Full Torment set and the hardest targets | Champion |
Normal
- The most basic mode.
- Other players can help you in the open world.
- No additional effects.
- Suitable for learning the system.
This is more of a soft version of hunting without serious pressure. You simply need to complete quests, fight mobs, and gain progress till you track the prey. Then, chase it and eliminate.
Hard
- Torments appear — zone effects that are active throughout the hunt.
- The final battle takes place in a separate arena.
- Outside help is limited.
Torments can include:
- accumulating vulnerability to damage,
- puddles of blood under slain enemies,
- additional mechanics in combat.
Hard mode of Prey in Midnight already forces you to play carefully. You can’t just rush the target, and you should be careful: the ambush can appear when you are already fighting a pack of mobs. At this level, you should already carry consumables that will ease the fight: flasks, healing potions, runes, etc. Get some Gold to buy all the necessary bottles and survive the combat.
Nightmare
- The most difficult mode.
- Help from other players is prohibited.
- Several Torments are active at the same time.
- Death can roll back your hunting progress.
In this mode, there is a sense of a timer: debuffs intensify over time, and you can’t drag it out. Nightmare is designed for players who feel confident in solo content.
Midnight Prey Affixes
Midnight Prey Affixes are special zone effects that activate at greater difficulties and completely change the rhythm of the hunt. In Hard mode, and especially in Nightmare mode, Torments are active throughout the entire contract: accumulating vulnerability to damage, dangerous zones under slain enemies, haunting spirits, and other mechanics that prevent you from farming mobs in peace.
Affix | Difficulty | Description |
|---|---|---|
Normal | Your target occasionally ambushes you while you are engaged in combat with other enemies, or when you trigger a trap. | |
Hard | Astalor’s artifact insidiously torments you, increasing damage taken by 2%. This effect stacks based on your Prey hunt progress. | |
| Pack Ambush | Hard and Nightmare | An additional enemy pack attacks during combat. |
| Exploding Corpse Snakes | Hard and Nightmare | Snakes emerge from corpses and explode in venom when killed. |
| Toxic Snare | Hard and Nightmare | Envenomed nets create a hard-to-see root hazard. |
Consider obtaining good Gear first, as the affixes will add extra challenge, and you will need to fight for your life quite often.
Midnight Prey Progress
Midnight Prey Progress is built around two things: the progress of a specific hunt and the seasonal Preyseeker’s Journey track. First, you advance within your chosen contract, completing activities in the zone, surviving ambushes, and gradually uncovering the target’s location. After the final battle, you receive Journey points, currency, and Great Vault credits, marking the start of the longer-term system.
Midnight Preyseeker’s Journey Season 2
The Midnight Season 2 Preyseeker’s Journey contains ten levels. Most rewards unlock at Construct V’anore or Construct Ali’a inside Astalor’s Sanctum.
| Level | Main Rewards and Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sturdy Silvermoon Crate Lid, Ral’kala contribution bonus, return portal |
| 2 | Mysterious Sin’dorei Candlestick, three profession recipes, Random Hunts |
| 3 | Gilded Silvermoon Compass, bonus Ossified Relics, bonus Corrosive Souls |
| 4 | Companion Command Crystal, Trophy Stand, Sturdy Crate, Afflicted Souls |
| 5 | Crimson Crystal Fragment and Bound Silvermoon Drapes |
| 6 | Daily Corrosive Coins, Stonecarved Jar, Vaunted Preyhunter armor |
| 7 | Sin’dorei Satchel, Preyhunter ensembles, Lost Armaments, 20% more Anguish |
| 8 | Preyhunter’s Ritbreaker and Preyhunter’s Prismguard pets |
| 9 | Blood Knights Shield, Anguish-Touched Pouch, Tormented Souls |
| 10 | Custom Hunts, Servant of Astalor title, Preyhunter’s Fury, Crystal Column |
📌 Season 2 Preyseeker’s Journey ranks and points will be added when they are available.
Midnight Preyseeker’s Journey Season 1
You can track the progress of your Midnight Prey: Season 1 ranks in the Index of Anguish tome in Astalor’s Sanctum:
| Rank | Name | Min | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hated | 0 | 36000 |
| 2 | Hostile | 36000 | 3000 |
| 3 | Unfriendly | 39000 | 3000 |
| 4 | Neutral | 42000 | 3000 |
| 5 | Friendly | 45000 | 6000 |
| 6 | Honored | 51000 | 12000 |
| 7 | Revered | 63000 | 21000 |
| 8 | Exalted | 84000 |
Completing the tasks and hunting down your prey contributes to your Preyseeker’s Journey progress bar. With a high rank, you get access to unique rewards. If you are interested, let us knowm and our team will help you get the highest rank.
`Preyseeker’s Journey Track
Preyseeker’s Journey Track is a seasonal progress scale within Midnight Prey. There are 10 ranks with associated rewards. Its mechanics are similar to Delver’s Journey, but it is entirely tied to Hunts. You earn Journey points for completing hunts. There is an important weekly cap feature:
- The first four Hunts of the week grant 1,000 Journey points each.
- All subsequent hunts grant only 50 Journey points.
The difference is very noticeable, so the most effective approach is to complete four contracts each week. This is the fastest way to progress through Preyseeker’s Journey Track and unlock new difficulties, cosmetics, and key seasonal rewards.
Midnight Prey Rewards
Midnight Prey Rewards are one of the main reasons to regularly complete Hunts in World of Warcraft Midnight. The hunting system not only provides gear, but also seasonal progress, currency, cosmetics, and contributions to the Great Vault. You can get:
- Hunt rewards — given upon completing a particular hunt.
- Vendor rewards — obtained from the vendor for the special currency.
- Mounts, Pets, & Toys — collectibles available for reaching higher levels of Preyseeker’s Journey.
- Housing Decor rewards — gained in the form of Inscription techniques, or for particular achievements.
- Great Vault rewards — randomly generated loot for World Activities.
✏️ Rewards scale depending on difficulty, so your choice of mode directly affects the final loot.
Hunt Rewards
Midnight Prey Hunt Rewards are given for a particular hunt and include a chest with gear, seasonal currency, and Preyseeker’s Journey progress:
- Preyseeker’s Adventurer Chest:
- Adventurer gear piece.
- Voidlight Marl.
- Veteran Dawncrest.
- Tormented Tantalum.
The quality of items depends on the selected Midnight Prey difficulty, from the base level to more serious rewards in Nightmare. Hunts also count toward the World content slot for the Great Vault.
Midnight Prey Season 2 Corrosive Souls and Corrosive Coins
Corrosive Souls unlock powers at the Altar of Corrosion. Prey Hunts, Ral’kala, Bountiful Delves, and other Coiled Isle activities can provide them.
Unlocked powers are account-wide, while each character chooses which unlocked effects remain active. These bonuses work in Midnight outdoor zones and Delves, but not inside raids or dungeons.
Ral’kala also drops Corrosive Coins used across the Coiled Isle reward system. Journey Levels 3 and 6 improve the daily Souls and Coins gained from this boss.
Midnight Prey Season 2 Vendor Rewards
Construct V’anore and Construct Ali’a remain inside Astalor’s Sanctum. Their Season 2 stock unlocks as the Journey advances.
| Reward | Type | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Vaunted Preyhunter’s Cosmetic Armor | Transmog Set | Journey Level 6 |
| Ensemble: Preyhunter’s Polished Armor | Transmog Ensemble | Journey Level 7 |
| Ensemble: Preyhunter’s Rugged Armor | Transmog Ensemble | Journey Level 7 |
| Ensemble: Preyhunter’s Sleek Armor | Transmog Ensemble | Journey Level 7 |
| Ensemble: Preyhunter’s Refined Armor | Transmog Ensemble | Journey Level 7 |
| Preyhunter’s Lost Armaments Arsenal | Weapon Arsenal | Journey Level 7 |
| Anguish-Touched Pouch | Currency Exchange Item | Journey Level 9 |
Midnight Prey Season 2 Profession Recipes
Midnight Prey Season 2 introduces several profession recipes that become available early in the Journey. Unlocking the required Journey level allows you to purchase these recipes from Construct V’anore.
| Recipe | Profession | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Formula: Furious Tiki Mask | Enchanting | Journey Level 2 |
| Plans: Hunter’s Ritual Stone | Blacksmithing | Journey Level 2 |
| Recipe: Concocted Poisonous Residue | Alchemy | Journey Level 2 |
Midnight Prey Season 2 Mounts, Pets, & Toys
Season 2 rewards include several collectibles earned through the Journey or by defeating Ral’kala during Nightmare Hunts.
| Reward | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Preyhunter’s Fury | Mount | Journey Level 10 |
| Hexflame Reaver | Mount | Ral’kala drop |
| Preyhunter’s Ritbreaker | Battle Pet | Journey Level 8 |
| Preyhunter’s Prismguard | Battle Pet | Journey Level 8 |
| Pale Hexscale | Battle Pet | Ral’kala drop |
| Companion Command Crystal | Toy | Journey Level 4 |
| Preyhunter’s Trophy Stand | Toy | Journey Level 4 |
Midnight Prey Season 2 Housing Decor Rewards
Construct Ali’a sells a growing collection of housing decorations unlocked through the Preyseeker’s Journey. These rewards become available for purchase after reaching the listed Journey levels.
| Housing Decor | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| Sturdy Silvermoon Crate Lid | Journey Level 1 |
| Mysterious Sin’dorei Candlestick | Journey Level 2 |
| Gilded Silvermoon Compass | Journey Level 3 |
| Sturdy Silvermoon Crate | Journey Level 4 |
| Crimson Crystal Fragment | Journey Level 5 |
| Bound Silvermoon Drapes | Journey Level 5 |
| Stonecarved Sin’dorei Jar | Journey Level 6 |
| Adorned Sin’dorei Satchel | Journey Level 7 |
| Hanging Blood Knights Shield | Journey Level 9 |
| Crimson Crystal Column | Journey Level 10 |
Midnight Prey Season 1 Vendor Rewards
Midnight Prey Vendor Rewards are purchased with currency earned during the huunt, including Remnant of Anguish. Cosmetic items, upgrade materials, and additional resources are available from the Construct V’anore vendor in Silvermoon City. Construct Ali’a is the second vendor who sells only Busts and Effigies.
Also, the Currency Exchange is available. You can exchange Anguish-Scribed Runes, Anguish-Infused Runes, and Anguish-Permeated Runes for:
- Remnant of Anguish.
- Voidlight Marl.
- Coffer Key Shard.
- Dawncrests.
Some items are only unlocked after reaching a certain rank in Preyseeker’s Journey.
📌 All prices are shown in Remnant of Anguish.
Item | Cost | Preyseeker’s Journey |
|---|---|---|
1600 | – | |
1600 | – | |
1600 | – | |
1600 | – | |
400 | Rank 3 | |
400 | Rank 3 | |
500 | Rank 6 | |
500 | Rank 6 |
Midnight Prey Season 1 Profession Recipes
Aside from transmog and collectibles, the Midnight Prey vendor sells Profession Recipes. Currently, there are two enchant formulas and three techniques.
Item | Cost |
|---|---|
500 + 150 Artisan Enchanter’s Moxie | |
500 + 150 Artisan Enchanter’s Moxie | |
500 + 150 Artisan Scribe’s Moxie | |
500 + 150 Artisan Scribe’s Moxie | |
500 + 150 Artisan Scribe’s Moxie |
Midnight Prey Season 1 Mounts, Pets, & Toys
Collectible Midnight Prey rewards focus on long-term progress. These include seasonal mounts, themed pets, and unique toys. Some rewards require currency accumulation and progression through the Journey Track.
Item | Cost | Preyseeker’s Journey |
|---|---|---|
800 | – | |
2000 | Rank 5 | |
2000 | Rank 6 | |
1200 | Rank 9 | |
2550 | Rank 10 |
Midnight Prey Season 1 Housing Decor Rewards
Housing Decor Rewards allow you to obtain items for the Player Housing system in Midnight. These rewards are purchased from a merchant and become available as you progress through Preyseeker’s Journey.
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Restful Bronze Bench | Technique: Restful Bronze Bench |
| Sturdy Ren’dorei Cask | Technique: Ren’dorei Sturdy Cask |
| Wild Hanging Scroll | Technique: Wild Hanging Scroll |
Also, there’s a set of rewards for killing a target in Hard and Nightmare mode:
- Hard difficulty target defeats reward Preyseeker Bust decor.
- Nightmare difficulty target defeats reward Preyseeker Effigy decor.
Busts cost 800 Remnant of Anguish, while Effigies are 1200 Remnant of Anguish each. You can buy them from Construct Ali’a, but you still need to gain an achievement first.
Great Vault Rewards
Great Vault Rewards are an additional source of equipment for completing Midnight Prey. Closed Hunts count towards the Great Vault’s world slot, allowing you to receive higher-level items each week. This makes the hunting system part of your character’s overall weekly progression.
Midnight Prey Achievements
There’s a list of the Midnight Prey Achievements that you can earn for defeating the toughest targets in Hard and Nightmare mode.
Midnight Prey Season 2 Achievements
Season 2 updates achievement credit across Prey difficulties. Completing a higher-difficulty objective also grants matching lower-difficulty credit where applicable.
This cuts down the old grind of killing every target separately on Normal, Hard, and Nightmare. Achievement hunters can focus on the highest difficulty they can clear. Notable Season 2 Prey achievements include:
| Achievement | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Big Prey Hunter (Season 2) | Complete the seasonal Prey objective | Seasonal achievement |
| One, Two, Ral’kala’s Coming for You | Defeat Ral’kala once | Preyhunter’s Terror Bust |
| Nine, Ten, Never Sleep Again | Defeat Ral’kala 50 times | Preyhunter’s Terror Effigy |
| Sashay Away | Survive 100 Toxic Snare barrages | Achievement points |
| You Guys, Again? | Kill 150 Pack Scouts | Achievement points |
Midnight Prey Season 1 Achievements
Midnight Prey Season 1 introduced achievements for completing Hunts across all three difficulties, defeating every unique target, and mastering Nightmare encounters. The table below lists the main Midnight Prey Season 1 achievements and their rewards:
Midnight Prey FAQ
The answers below cover common questions about Midnight Prey Season 2, Hunts, difficulties, and rewards.
When Does Midnight Prey Season 2 Start?
Normal and Hard Hunts open during the week of August 11. Nightmare and Curse of the Isle open during August 18.
How Do You Unlock Prey in Midnight?
Reach level 90 and complete Astalor Bloodsworn’s introductory questline in Silvermoon City. Normal Hunts then become available through the Hunt Table.
How Do You Unlock Midnight Prey Season 2?
Complete Prey: A Slithering Threat by finishing three Prey World Quests. This unlocks the new Journey track.
How Many Prey Hunts Can You Complete Each Week?
Current Midnight Season 2 data lists a weekly Hunt limit of 15. The cap increased because the Coiled Isle joined the system.
What Are the New Season 2 Prey Torments?
The new Torments are Pack Ambush, Exploding Corpse Snakes, and Toxic Snare. The base stacking damage Torment also remains active.
How Do You Summon Ral’kala?
Collect Ossified Relics on the Coiled Isle and burn them at Haunted Braziers. Nightmare or Curse of the Isle must be active.
What Do Corrosive Souls Do?
Corrosive Souls add outdoor combat powers to Bracers and Belts. These effects do not work inside raids or dungeons.
Do Midnight Prey Hunts Count for the Great Vault?
Yes. Completed Hunts contribute to the World row alongside Delves and other eligible outdoor activities.
What Is the Best Midnight Prey Difficulty?
Nightmare gives the strongest direct gear and Great Vault progress. Normal or Hard can be faster for Journey farming on weaker characters.
What Is the Season 2 Prey Mount?
Preyhunter’s Fury unlocks for purchase at Journey Level 10. Ral’kala can also drop the Hexflame Reaver.
4.9In summary, Midnight Prey is another exciting PvE feature that helps you fill your weekly routine, earn currency and reagents, and gain the Great Vault rewards. The most interesting thing is that Prey is almost a passive activity, since you don’t have to do anything special to progress in the hunt, just complete world quests or farm mobs. With a good rewards pool, this activity will be one of the most popular in Season 2.
