In 2024, World of Warcraft marks its remarkable 20th anniversary, and Blizzard Entertainment is pulling out all the stops with a massive in-game event filled with new adventures, rewards, and nostalgia. Running from October 22, 2024, to January 6, 2025, the celebration is centered outside the Caverns of Time in Tanaris, where players can dive into a variety of quests, revisit iconic dungeons, and even take down classic World Bosses. This guide highlights everything you need to know to make the most of this anniversary celebration.

When and Where

Event Duration: October 22, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Location: Outside the Caverns of Time, Tanaris

The event offers numerous activities and an exclusive currency—Bronze Celebration Tokens—which you can use to acquire unique rewards and transmog sets.

What’s New and Exciting in the 20th Anniversary Celebration

Here’s a sneak peek into the exciting offerings of the event:

• New Bronze Celebration Tokens: Earn this limited-time currency by participating in event activities, then spend it on rare mounts, pets, and revamped transmog sets.
• Return of the Blackrock Depths Raid: Join Moira Thaurissan as she takes you on a historical journey through a revamped Blackrock Depths Raid.
• Iconic Tier 2 Transmog Sets: Collect revamped Tier 2 transmog appearances for each class, including new sets for classes that didn’t exist back in the day, like Monks and Evokers.
• Classic World of Warcraft Dungeon Timewalking: Relive your glory days with Timewalking versions of classic dungeons.
• Special Mounts and Cosmetics: Unlock exclusive anniversary-themed mounts, Blizzard employee-inspired cosmetics, and a host of returning anniversary rewards.
• Interactive Event Stages and New World Bosses: Engage with the community through fashion shows, storytelling, and mount competitions. Plus, take on the returning world bosses and a few new party crashers.
• Codex of Chromie Scenario: Help Chromie restore historical timelines in a new time-bending adventure.
• Guest Relations Quests: Use secret-finding skills to assist Guest Relations and unravel mysteries throughout the event.

How to Join the Festivities

Players level 10 and above will automatically receive a quest titled “Another Timely Invitation”, guiding them to the celebration. Once you arrive in Tanaris, speak with Yllana, who will guide you through one-time quests that introduce you to the event activities.

Earn and Spend Bronze Celebration Tokens

Bronze Celebration Tokens are the event currency, allowing you to acquire exclusive rewards and items from past anniversaries. Earn tokens by completing event quests, participating in the Blackrock Depths Raid, conquering world bosses, and engaging in other activities. Once you’ve collected tokens, you can spend them at Storekeeper Reginald’s store in the Celebration Pavilion, where items like the Core Hound Chain and Lil’ Nefarian pet await.

Step Back in Time: Blackrock Depths Raid

Prepare to be nostalgic as you journey back into Blackrock Depths, an epic raid led by none other than Moira Thaurissan. This special raid features eight challenging bosses and can be queued via the Raid Finder or set up as a custom group for Normal and Heroic difficulties.

Collect Iconic Tier 2 Armor Sets

One of the highlights of the anniversary is the return of revamped Tier 2 armor sets, with a fresh look for all classes. These nine-piece ensembles include cloaks, giving you a head-to-toe throwback appearance:

• Death Knight: Pale Rider’s Eternal Armor
• Demon Hunter: Netherwalker’s Eternal Armor
• Druid: Stormrage Raiment
• Evoker: Earth-Warder’s Eternal Armor
• Hunter: Dragonstalker Armor
• Mage: Netherwind Regalia
• Monk: Eternal Battlegear of the August Acolyte
• Paladin: Judgement Armor
• Priest: Vestments of Transcendence
• Rogue: Bloodfang Armor
• Shaman: The Ten Storms
• Warlock: Nemesis Raiment
• Warrior: Battlegear of Wrath

These appearances can be purchased using Bronze Celebration Tokens, allowing you to display your class pride.

Timewalking Through Classic Dungeons

Dive back into some of the game’s original dungeons with Timewalking versions of classic instances, including Deadmines, Zul’Farrak, Dire Maul, and both wings of Stratholme. Timewalking vendors offer special rewards, including:

• Enchanted Spellweave Carpet (Wrath of the Lich King)
• Amani Hunting Bear (Burning Crusade)
• Frayfeather Hippogryph (Classic World of Warcraft)

Players level 10 and above can queue up through the Group Finder to experience these timeless adventures.

Anniversary-Themed Mounts and Cosmetics

To commemorate Blizzard’s milestone, players can earn the Coldflame Tempest mount, inspired by Blizzard’s employee service awards. The mount is a blue-flamed phoenix, reminiscent of the Ashes of Al’ar. In addition, players can collect anniversary-themed cosmetics, such as the employee sword, shield, crown, and ring toy.

But that’s not all—collect cute anniversary balloons shaped like the number 20, and add two adorable pets to your collection, Lil’ Kaz and Lil’ Doomy. These unique cosmetics are available for a limited time.

Interactive Celebration Events at the Caverns of Time

The festivities have expanded this year with new activities:

• Fashion Frenzy Stage: Show off your best transmog sets.
• Mount Mania: Compete in mount collection challenges.
• Storyteller Stage: Join Lorewalker Cho for epic tales.
• Photo Ops and Cosplay: Dress as your pet, cosplay iconic heroes, or snap photos with friends and guildmates.
• Event Rink and Balloon Rides: Take a spin around the rink or enjoy a relaxing balloon ride.

These fun, interactive activities make the 20th Anniversary a memorable gathering for players at level 15 and above.

Battle Iconic World Bosses

Classic World Bosses are back to crash the party, including Doomwalker, Azuregos, Lord Kazzak, and the Dragons of Nightmare. Plus, new bosses like the Sha of Anger and Archavon the Stonewatcher have joined the festivities. Players at level 15 and above can participate, with rewards and currency to earn.

Join Chromie on a Time-Bending Adventure

Help Chromie restore the timeline in the Codex of Chromie scenario. Players queue up in this 10-20 player adventure to set history back on track, battling out-of-place enemies and restoring order to Azeroth’s past.

Solve Mysteries with Guest Relations

At any major event, there’s always a little chaos behind the scenes, and the 20th Anniversary is no exception. Alyx from Guest Relations needs your help to keep the celebration running smoothly. With the assistance of a helpful tuskarr family, Alyx is counting on players to solve weekly mysteries and recover stolen goods. The first mysteries kicked off on October 28, with new puzzles unlocking each week to keep the excitement going.

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Tips to Maximize Your 20th Anniversary Experience

Here’s how to make the most of your time at the event:

1. Complete Daily Quests for a steady income of Bronze Celebration Tokens.
2. Group Up for Blackrock Depths and World Bosses to tackle challenges efficiently.
3. Check Event Vendors for special mounts and pets that will only be available during the celebration.
4. Explore the Celebration Pavilion for unique event-themed activities and photo opportunities.
5. Stay Updated with weekly mysteries from Guest Relations and secret-finding quests.

The 20th Anniversary of World of Warcraft is shaping up to be a celebration that spans generations of fans. Whether you’re a veteran who remembers the thrill of classic dungeons or a new adventurer seeking to earn your place in Azeroth’s history, there’s something for everyone. So don your armor, gather your friends, and head to the Caverns of Time to celebrate two decades of Warcraft adventures, triumphs, and memories.