WoW-God · Patch 9.2.5a player briefing

Patch 9.2.5a: Version update

Shadowlands 9.2.5a, released August 2, 2022. Covers Shadowlands Season 4, Fated Raids and Shrouded affix.

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Release date

August 2, 2022

Client build

44908

Interface TOC

90205

Source confidence

Blizzard-linked

Practical next steps

What to do after this patch

The checklist below is derived from the indexed highlights on this version record. Follow the linked source for complete notes and verify time-sensitive details in game.

Locate the new or changed activity

Use the database and guide hub to identify the content named in this patch record before planning a route, group, or lockout.

Browse guides ->

Prepare for raid changes

Review encounter references, then check your build and utility before your first pull on content added or changed in this version.

Open raid guides ->

Check the competitive picture

Compare the live PvP and PvE landscape before copying a build or spending currency around a season-facing update.

View live meta ->

Re-check your character plan

Use the patch record as the starting point, then validate your spec, talent choices, and gear plan against the activity you actually play.

Choose a spec guide ->

Documented changes

What is in this version record

1Shadowlands Season 4
2Fated Raids
3Shrouded affix

Who should look closer

Player impact

Raiders

Check encounters, your role plan, and fight-specific talent or utility choices.

PvP players

Review live rankings, matchups, and any season-facing rewards before committing to a build.

Patch classification

How WoW-God is categorizing this update

These tags organize the archive and help surface relevant next steps. They are a navigation aid, not a replacement for the complete patch notes.

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