WoW-God · Patch 8.0.1 player briefing

Patch 8.0.1: Version update

Battle for Azeroth 8.0.1, released July 21, 2018. Covers War of the Thorns pre-event, Battle for Lordaeron pre-launch event and Battle for Azeroth release.

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Release date

July 21, 2018

Client build

27026

Interface TOC

80000 (api)

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.

Verify event timing and rewards

Treat event content as time-sensitive: confirm the in-game schedule, then use collection and guide pages to plan what you want to earn.

Browse collections ->

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

1War of the Thorns pre-event
2Battle for Lordaeron pre-launch event
3Battle for Azeroth release

Who should look closer

Player impact

Collectors

Confirm event availability in game and plan mounts, cosmetics, and other limited-time goals.

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.

RetailEvent

Tides of Vengeance

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