Season 2 of The War Within is almost here, bringing a fresh batch of Mythic+ dungeons to explore. With new challenges to conquer and rewards to earn, the new season promises to once again keep players on their toes after a rather lackluster Season 1 of the expansion.
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the new Season 2 of TWW, from the new Affixes to the more structural changes that will also come to Mythic+ together with Patch 11.1 . Get ready to dive in and see what The War Within Season 2 has in store!
As always, a WoW Mythic+ season brings 8 dungeons for players to conquer and Season 2 is not an exception in that rule. However, there’s one notable shift from the usual formula. In past seasons, we’ve seen an even mix of 4 new dungeons from the current expansion and 4 returning favorites from older World of Warcraft days. This time, though, the lineup is a little different.
Instead of a return of 4 classic dungeons, The War Within Season 2 introduces a fresh addition with the brand-new Patch 11.1 dungeon called "Operation: Floodgate". While this will surely excite players who enjoy tackling newer content, it may leave those hoping for revamped versions of the older dungeons feeling a bit left out.
| Dungeon | Timer (+1) | +2 | +3 |
| Cinderbrew Meadery (TWW) | 30:00 | 24:00 | 18:00 |
| Darkflame Cleft (TWW) | 30:00 | 24:00 | 18:00 |
| The Rookery (TWW) | 30:00 | 24:00 | 18:00 |
| Priory of the Sacred Flame (TWW) | 30:00 | 24:00 | 18:00 |
| Operation: Floodgate (TWW) | 32:00 | 25:36 | 19:12 |
| The MOTHERLODE!! (BFA) | 39:00 | 31:12 | 23:24 |
| Theater of Pain (Shadowlands) | 38:00 | 30:24 | 22:48 |
| Operation: Mechagon - Workshop (BFA) | 32:00 | 25:36 | 19:12 |
Affixes have been a key factor in shaping the Mythic+ experience we know today. With each season, Blizzard tweaks and refines them to keep things fresh and challenging. Here’s a look at how they plan to adjust the affixes for the upcoming season:
On top of adding new affixes and redesigning older ones, Blizzard also changes the core baked-in general Health and Damage modifiers that enemies will have for the entirety of Mythic+ keys.
| Mythic+ Level | Modifier | Mythic+ Level | Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | +7% | 9 | +72% |
| 3 | +14% | 10 | +84% |
| 4 | +23% | 11 | +102% |
| 5 | +31% | 12 | +122% |
| 6 | +40% | 13 | +132% |
| 7 | +50% | 14 | +142% |
| T8 | +61% | 15 | +152% |
At Mythic Keystone level 4, you will meet with your first affix: Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant, Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound, Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar or Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour depending on the week. Here's what these affixes do:
Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant: Approximately every minute, Xal'atath appears and summons 10 Orbs of Ascendance that cast Cosmic Ascension. If these casts complete, each orb grants nearby mobs a +20% boost to movement speed and Haste. However, if players interrupt, displace, crowd-control, or purge the orbs' casts, they instead receive a 2% movement speed and Haste buff per orb stopped—up to a maximum bonus of +20% that lasts for 30 seconds.
Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound: During combat, Xal'atath summons a Void Emissary that empowers nearby enemies with Dark Prayer. This effect causes any mob affected by Dark Prayer to reduce the damage they take by 10% every 3 seconds, and the reduction stacks over time. Once the Void Emissary is defeated, players receive a buff granting +30% ability cooldown rate and +20% Versatility for 30 seconds.
Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar: During combat, Xal'atath conjures pulsars that tether to and orbit around players for 15 seconds. The objective is to absorb each Void Pulsar before time runs out. Players who absorb these crystals gain increased Mastery and Leech for 30 seconds, while failing to do so grants nearby mobs a +10% damage bonus and 20% damage reduction per orb.
Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour: Periodically, Xal'atath casts Devouring Rift, which applies a shield debuff on all five players. This shield can be removed by healing or by using any type of dispel—it is not a healing absorb shield. If the shield isn’t removed, mobs heal for 10% of their health. However, removing the shield grants a stack of Rift Essence, boosting each player’s maximum health by 2% and Critical Strike by 4% for 30 seconds.
Starting at Keystone Level 7, either Tyrannical or Fortified will be active each week, alternating between the two. Tyrannical increases dungeon bosses’ health by 30% and their damage by 15%, while Fortified boosts non-boss enemies’ health by 20% and their damage by up to 20%. Because these two affixes rotate weekly, you won’t see Tyrannical or Fortified two weeks in a row.
At Keystone Level 10, both Tyrannical and Fortified become active simultaneously. The affix that wasn’t present at Keystone Level 7 will now be active at Keystone Level 10. Since these two affixes rotate on a weekly basis, if Tyrannical is active one week at Keystone Level 4, then the following week it will appear at Keystone Level 10.
At Keystone Level 12, Xal'atath cancels her bargains, replacing her Bargain ability with Xal'atath's Guile (formerly known as Challenger's Peril). With Guile, any death during a Keystone run subtracts 15 seconds from the remaining time.
After receiving a wave of criticism from the playerbase during the first season of The War Within, Blizzard has decided to take feedback seriously. In response, they’ve made a few important adjustments to address player concerns and improve the overall experience. Here's what’s changing for the upcoming season:
To get the achievement you simply need to complete all Mythic+ Season 2 Dungeons within the time limit at keystone level 12. You might be thinking: "It’s just an achievement, how does it really impact how we play Mythic+ ?". Well, it actually has a significant effect, thanks to the valuable perks it now unlocks:
If you're a Keystone pusher who’s struggled with depleting keys once you hit the lvl 12 threshold, this is MASSIVE news! With the new changes, you’ll be able to retry and push your keys over and over without the fear of your precious key dropping lower and lower. Thanks Blizzard?
The only real "downside" to this change is the requirement to finish all the dungeons on key level 12 to unlock these awesome features. But don’t worry because ConquestCapped has got your back! With our our PROs ready to assist, you can conquer these dungeons fast and without the tiresome grind, making it a no-hassle experience to unlock all the perks that you need!
The new season dramatically increases the item level of item drops from both Mythic+ dungeon finishes and weekly Vaults. Learn what you can get from completing each key level:
| Keystone Level | End of Dungeon | Initial Upgrade Level | Great Vault | Initial Upgrade Level | Crest Rewarded |
| 2 | 639 | Champion 2/8 | 649 | Hero 1/6 | Runed Harbinger Crest x10 |
| 3 | 639 | Champion 2/8 | 649 | Hero 1/6 | Runed Harbinger Crest x12 |
| 4 | 642 | Champion 3/8 | 652 | Hero 2/6 | Runed Harbinger Crest x14 |
| 5 | 645 | Champion 4/8 | 652 | Hero 2/6 | Runed Harbinger Crest x16 |
| 6 | 649 | Hero 1/6 | 655 | Hero 3/6 | Runed Harbinger Crest x18 |
| 7 | 649 | Hero 1/6 | 658 | Hero 4/6 | Gilded Harbinger Crest x10 |
| 8 | 652 | Hero 2/6 | 658 | Hero 4/6 | Gilded Harbinger Crest x12 |
| 9 | 652 | Hero 2/6 | 658 | Hero 4/6 | Gilded Harbinger Crest x14 |
| 10 | 655 | Hero 3/6 | 662 | Myth 1/6 | Gilded Harbinger Crest x16 |
| 11 | 655 | Hero 3/6 | 662 | Myth 1/6 | Gilded Harbinger Crest x18 |
| 12 | 655 | Hero 3/6 | 662 | Myth 1/6 | Gilded Harbinger Crest x20 |
Because it's not just the gear that makes people come back to the game every day and push higher and higher keys. It's also the achievements!
Claiming the brand new Keystone Legend achievement by earning 3000 rating in Mythic+ Season 2 will gift players the Enterprising Shreddertank mount. The mount looks somewhat similar to the Crimson Shreddertank, but it's coming with a Chrome polish instead of a Crimson one.
The War Within Keystone Conqueror: Season Two: Attain a Mythic+ Rating of at least 1500 during The War Within Season Two. Title Reward: the Enterprising.
The War Within Keystone Master: Season Two Attain a Mythic+ Rating of at least 2000 during The War Within Season Two. Mount Reward: Crimson Shreddertank.
The War Within Keystone Hero: Season Two Attain a Mythic+ Rating of at least 2500 during The War Within Season Two. Reward: Gallagio's HIghroller Bombstone.
Enterprising Hero: The War Within Season Two: End The War Within Season 2 with a Mythic+ Rating in the top 0.1% of all players in your region. Title Reward: the Enterprising Hero.
In The War Within Season 2, there are also individual achievements for completing each mythic+ dungeon on Keystone level 10 or higher within the time limit, each granting a portal to that dungeon’s entrance. Thanks to Warbands, once these portals are unlocked on one character, they become accessible to every character on your account!
Keystone Hero: Darkflame Cleft: Complete Darkflame Cleft at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
Keystone Hero: Cinderbrew Meadery: Complete Cinderbrew Meadery at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
Keystone Hero: Priory of the Sacred Flame: Complete Priory of the Sacred Flame at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
Keystone Hero: The Rookery: Complete The Rookery at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
Keystone Hero: Operation: Floodgate: Complete Operation: Floodgate at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
Keystone Hero: Operation: Mechagon - Workshop: Complete Operation: Mechagon - Workshop at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
Keystone Hero: Theater of Pain: Complete Theater of Pain at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
Keystone Hero: The MOTHERLODE!!: Complete The MOTHERLODE!! at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
