WotLK Classic – Free Dual Spec Fixed, Bounty Satchels Changed To Multidrop

• Author: Passion
• Date: January 19, 2023
• Updated: January 19, 2023
• Expansion: WotLK Classic

As is tradition, we have a large hotfix drop just after a big patch. This time we have a few much-needed fixes, alongside something that may be a bit more disappointing to some.

Right off the bat, we have some incredibly important Auction House changes. Diverging from the original Wrath of the Lich King release, the Classic Auction House will now be able to sort by Buyout Price and Unit Price. This was previously only available by using addons, and addons would consistently break on larger servers whenever a big patch hit. Adding these options allows players to much easier calculate the actual cost per item of things, as well as avoid absent-mindedly falling for low bid high buyout tricks.

The total buyout price will now also be displayed next to the Buyout button, making the UI clearer and easier to use for players. Along with this, you can search for an exact item by adding quotes to it. An example would be searching for “Scarlet Ruby” which would only give you the uncut gem, whereas searching for Scarlet Ruby would give you the uncut gem alongside all the cut versions. To go with this, you can also shift-click an item from your inventory with the Auction House window open to paste the name of that item into the search box instantly. These functions were something that people appreciated in addons and it is fantastic to see them added to the base game functions.

In perhaps less exciting news, players are currently unable to purchase Dual Specialization from their class trainer. For a brief window, players were able to buy Dual Spec from their trainer without having to pay. While the root cause of the issue is being looked into, purchases have been disabled. Anyone that did manage to get Dual Spec free of charge is allowed to keep it with no repercussions.

In the world of Heroic+ or Titan Rune Dungeons, Bounty Satchels have received a few fixes. Bounty Satchels are the reward for completing the daily Heroic+ dungeon. They contain 3 Emblems of Conquest and a small stack of gold. Previously, one of these would drop from the final boss of the daily Heroic+ dungeon, and players would be allowed to roll on it or potentially use Master Looter to reserve these bags. This has now been changed, allowing everyone in the group to pick up their own Bounty Satchel and receive a daily boost to Emblems of Conquest.

Finally, Sartharion in the Obsidian Sanctum has received two fixes. Both versions of Hard Mode will now drop an additional item, as well as the 10-player version giving the Reins of the Black Drake, instead of the Reins of the Twilight Drake.

The full patch notes can be found below.