BlizzCon 2009: The Return of Onyxia
by Matthew Rossi 
Aug 22nd 2009 at 8:00PM
It's not just Cataclysm that we're hearing about at BlizzCon: in addition to Icecrown Citadel, we're also seeing news about the upcoming revamp to Onyxia's Lair. As we previously reported, Onyxia will be retooled as a 10/25 man raid with an updated loot table consisting of classic Tier 1 and 2 skins with stats in line with Wrath of the Lich King levels. A fitting return since her dad's totally going to come beat us all up in Cataclysm.
We have a gallery below, but be warned: Onyxia's not going to be the same fight as she was at level 60. New spells and abilities are promised to help keep the fight fresh and interesting for new players. All in all, a fitting return for the Brood Mother just before her flight takes center stage in the next expansion. However, with a sweet mount available (and a cute pet for just logging on during the event) as well as all that gear, I'm sure we're all eagerly awaiting our turn to handle many whelps.
We have a gallery below, but be warned: Onyxia's not going to be the same fight as she was at level 60. New spells and abilities are promised to help keep the fight fresh and interesting for new players. All in all, a fitting return for the Brood Mother just before her flight takes center stage in the next expansion. However, with a sweet mount available (and a cute pet for just logging on during the event) as well as all that gear, I'm sure we're all eagerly awaiting our turn to handle many whelps.
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Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends, Blizzard, News items, Bosses, Mounts, Wrath of the Lich King
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nomaro Aug 22nd 2009 8:05PM
Many whelps, left side!
Nieker Aug 22nd 2009 8:14PM
the whelp pet looks cool and ugly at the same time :P
lets hope tis is another BoA pet so i can make an alt that has 6 pets on lvl 1 without buying one xD
klo88 Aug 22nd 2009 8:05PM
Onyxia is a pretty straightforward fight, at least on the PTR at this moment. I even managed killing her in a PuG (after 6 or so wipes). She's got around 5M HP and in phase 2 she spawns fat guards in addition to the whelps. Phase 1 and 3 are pretty much tank 'n' spank.
heroman12121 Aug 22nd 2009 8:08PM
Disappointing posting something not really related to cataclysm. Like i want some video footage of the begining part of Worgen quest line :)
But...on the brightside....
Do not solo old ony with a ele shaman 80, a destro warlock 80, and a 60 hybrid priest. Not fun. Trust me.
Sargenus Aug 22nd 2009 8:29PM
How can you solo with 3 people?
Centar Aug 22nd 2009 8:12PM
Moar dots!
Moar dots!
Stop dots!
RetPallyJil Aug 22nd 2009 8:12PM
Are they removing tiers 1 and 2?
This is what I want to know.
Firestride Aug 22nd 2009 9:55PM
Once this patch hits, getting the Tier 2 helm from Onyxia will be impossible, because copying and pasting Onyxia's lair was too much trouble before they started tweaking stats upwards. Tier 1 is safe . . . for now.
RetPallyJil Aug 22nd 2009 10:43PM
Hm ... I don't see Blizzard removing just the helmet ...
I'd better go get my T2 chest just to make sure. It HAS been four years of trying, I'd hate to not get it.
Rabidgun Aug 22nd 2009 8:41PM
This is Off-topic but is there going to be a wow insider show this weekend?
Sarah Aug 22nd 2009 9:44PM
What is the date of the anniversary? I haven't been around that long..
Frank Aug 22nd 2009 10:14PM
definitely, definitely WANT.
Valtieri Aug 22nd 2009 10:37PM
I can see it now... The return of the 50 DKP minus guy!
tucker..wr Aug 23rd 2009 4:23AM
If there's not at least one Achievement making reference to Many Whelps, 50DKP minus or moar dots etc. I'll eat my tier two helm.
Picviewer Aug 23rd 2009 12:45AM
I'll wager now and guess it'll be like doing OS with all the drakes up in one battle with the phases of the original still intact.
Evaline Aug 23rd 2009 7:14AM
Am I imagining things or did I read that it would be a 310% mount? This one is just 280%.