Near the end of last year,World of Warcraftbrought back the popular Mage Tower class challenges during its first-everLegionTimewalking event.Now,World of Warcraftjust announced the Mage Tower is coming back again soon–and this time, it is here for good.
The Mage Tower itself was a high-difficulty solo challenge introduced during theLegionexpansion. It contains seven different encounters, each of which can be accessed by a specific set of class specializations.
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Blizzard’s recent announcement confirmed the Mage Tower would be returning on March 29th and wouldno longer be tied to theLegionTimewalking event. While Timewalking events usually lasted a week or two, they would be separated by several months, meaning players who were unable to complete all the Mage Tower challenges in time would have to wait to try them again. Starting at the end of March, the challenges – and the cosmetic rewards within – will be available indefinitely.
The original run of the Mage Tower inLegionheld a number of unique rewards and achievements players could earn by completing each challenge. The Timewalking version introduced new rewards – though most were recolors of the original rewards – those who defeated every challenge within the Mage Tower could unlock the newSoaring Spelltome mount from theShadowlandsmount voting contest. Though the original rewards fromLegioncan no longer be earned, the new set of rewards will no longer be exclusive.
Nearly everyWorld of Warcraftfan is overjoyed to see the return of the Mage Tower. While there is a certain charm to limited-time rewards, new and returning players not having access to them – or the fun and challenging encounters within the Mage Tower itself – is ultimately not worth the exclusivity. Most players are glad to see the limited access to these challenges lifted and praiseWorld of Warcraftfor listening to their feedbackin doing so.
Some players are not so willing to applaudWorld of Warcraftyet, however. Players have been asking for the Mage Tower to be made permanent since it was removed at the end ofLegionand are annoyed it took 4 years to do so. Some are worried the challenges will lose their luster by being accessible all the time, while others still needWorld of Warcraftto keep up the momentum of listening to its fansand make the Challenge Mode Dungeons from Mists of Pandaria. Despite the dissenting voices, however, most of theWorld of Warcraftcommunity seems to agree the Mage Tower’s permanent return is a win.
