Patch 12.1 Hotfixes — August 27, 2026
16 changes · 5 classes · 11 sections
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General
- Fix:
Blur — Fixed an issue that allowed Blur's recent PvP adjustments to affect PvE situations. Blur damage reduction outside of PvP is restored to previous intended values.
GeneralFlameshaper
- Fix:
Lifecinders — Fixed an issue where Lifecinders incorrectly stated that it required Renewing Blaze.
Preservation
- Fix:
Emerald Communion — Fixed an issue where Emerald Communion would loop its visual even after the effect had ended.
GeneralDeathstalker
- Fix:
Deathstalker's Mark — Fixed an issue where Deathstalker's Mark would be removed when a target becomes unattackable. Darkest Night will now be granted when Deathstalker's Mark is removed from an unattackable target.
Protection
- Fix:
Blessed Hammer — Fixed an issue where Blessed Hammer could not hit Ula'tek's Venomous Heart.
Destruction
- Fix:
Mayhem — Fixed an issue where Mayhem would sometimes become untracked when refreshed while active.
Delves
- Fix:
Mislaid Curiosities — Fixed an issue that caused Mislaid Curiosities to not spawn in The Darkway variant Eggsplosive Growth.
Dungeons and Raids
- Fix:
Temple of Sethraliss — Fixed an issue where the Voidbound Emisssary M+ affix creature could cause Galvazzt to despawn.
- Nerf:
Vashnik the Malignant — Siphoning Infection — Damage reduced by 33% on Raid Finder difficulty. Its healing was increased by 10% on Normal difficulty and by 500% on Raid Finder difficulty.
- Nerf:
Vashnik the Malignant — Siphon Blood — Damage reduced by 33% on Raid Finder difficulty. The healing reduction is now 80% (was 100%) on Raid Finder difficulty.
- Fix:
The Twin Fangs — Resolved an issue that could cause Caustic Globule and Barbed Bulwark world indicators to clear before missile impact.
- Fix:
The Coiled Altar — Fixed an issue where bringing Zul'jan to 1 health at the end of the intermission would prevent him from being killable during phase 3.
Items
- Fix:
Contract: Zul'jarra's Forces — Fixed an issue that prevented the contract from applying to the entire Warband.
- Fix:
Sszorak's Ferocity — The Tempest poison tornado effect is now visible only to the trinket wearer, and its size has been reduced.
Mounts
- Fix:
Writhe mounts — Increased the size of several writhe mounts to be more consistent.
Player versus Player
- Fix:
Vicious Saddle — Fixed an issue that prevented players from earning progress toward their next Vicious Saddle.
Sources
- Hotfixes: August 27, 2026 · Blizzard