WoW-God · Patch 4.2.2 player briefing

Patch 4.2.2: Version update

Cataclysm 4.2.2, released August 30, 2011. Covers Firelands Ragnaros visibility enhancement, Raid UI enhancements and Multiple accounts players fixes.

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Release date
August 30, 2011
Client build
14545
Interface TOC
40200
Source confidence
Blizzard-linked
Practical next steps

What to do after this patch

The checklist below is derived from the indexed highlights on this version record. Follow the linked source for complete notes and verify time-sensitive details in game.

Locate the new or changed activity

Use the database and guide hub to identify the content named in this patch record before planning a route, group, or lockout.

Browse guides ->

Prepare for raid changes

Review encounter references, then check your build and utility before your first pull on content added or changed in this version.

Open raid guides ->

Review your setup

A systems change is a good moment to revisit talent choices, macros, keybinds, and interface habits rather than blindly preserving an older setup.

Open keybind planner ->

Re-check your character plan

Use the patch record as the starting point, then validate your spec, talent choices, and gear plan against the activity you actually play.

Choose a spec guide ->
Documented changes

What is in this version record

  1. 1Firelands Ragnaros visibility enhancement
  2. 2Raid UI enhancements
  3. 3Multiple accounts players fixes
Who should look closer

Player impact

Raiders

Check encounters, your role plan, and fight-specific talent or utility choices.

Returning players

Use this version as a setup checkpoint for talents, macros, interface, and core systems.

Patch classification

How WoW-God is categorizing this update

These tags organize the archive and help surface relevant next steps. They are a navigation aid, not a replacement for the complete patch notes.

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Older version
Patch 4.2.0a
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