World of Warcraft Midnight Patch 12.1.5 introduces several new activities and rewards, including the Kith’ix raid, Labyrinth mega delve, Aqir Invasions, a customizable auction house mount, and Ascendant Venomstones. For players looking to improve their gear, collect crests, or earn new cosmetics, understanding these additions can help prioritize weekly activities and upcoming upgrades. This guide, shared by zor thas on his YouTube channel, covers the major features of 12.1.5 and what to do in this new released patch.
1. Kith’ix Raid: Best Loot and Weekly Bonus Rolls
Kith’ix is a new one-boss raid introduced in Patch 12.1.5. It drops several Abyss items, including damage-proc armor pieces, a ring, trinkets, and weapons.
Notable Kith’ix Raid Drops
Several items stand out because they provide additional damage through proc effects.
- Damage-proc armor pieces: Each armor type has one item with a damage proc that appears to deal approximately 0.7% of your total damage.
- Mastery/Haste ring: This ring features a damage proc that appears to contribute around 0.5% of your total damage.
- Critical Strike trinket: Available to all specializations, this trinket has a First Strike component that gains significant value on area-of-effect (AoE) pulls.
These three types of items are expected to be useful for many classes because their damage procs provide additional output. Their actual value will depend on the class, specialization, and encounter. The raid also offers a healer trinket, a tank trinket, a Strength sword, and an Intelligence sword. Their usefulness is more class-dependent, so players should evaluate these items against their current equipment and specialization needs.
Heroic vs. Mythic Kith’ix
For Heroic difficulty, Kith’ix drops items of ilvl 311, and for Mythic, it drops ilvl324 items. However, bonus rolls make Heroic Kith’ix particularly attractive. Bonus-rolled Heroic rewards can reach the Myth track, reducing the incentive to run Mythic solely for these items. Mythic Kith’ix can also be difficult to complete in a pickup group (PUG), while Heroic is described as relatively easy. For players primarily interested in obtaining the raid’s gear, Heroic may therefore offer a more practical option. So, prioritize Heroic Kith’ix and use your weekly bonus roll there if you want to target its items. You can bonus roll only once per week, so choose your target carefully. Mythic may still be worth considering if you need a particular item and can complete the encounter reliably.
2. Labyrinth: New Mega Delve and Kindo’jan
Labyrinth is the new mega delve introduced in Patch 12.1.5. It offers crest rewards, a special encounter, and a weekly progression reward for players who complete its associated quest.
Labyrinth Weekly Quest Reward
Completing the Labyrinth quest over three weeks rewards one Myth track item in a slot of your choice. This provides a way to work toward a specific equipment slot rather than relying entirely on random drops. Players interested in improving their gear should keep this weekly quest on their priority list.
How to Unlock Kindo’jan
Labyrinth also features a new delve nemesis named Kindo’jan. To encounter him, you must clear all nine rooms in a single run. Defeating Kindo’jan during this week also grants the Hall of Fame achievement. If you want to pursue this encounter, focus on completing the entire nine-room run rather than stopping after partial progress.
Labyrinth Crest Rewards
A full Labyrinth clear rewards 70 Hero crests and 25 Myth crests. There is also a secret room in the middle of the delve that grants an additional 20 Hero crests and 20 Myth crests. These rewards make Labyrinth worth considering for players who need crests to progress their equipment. Exploring the secret room can provide additional upgrade materials beyond the rewards from a standard full clear.
3. New Customizable Auction House Mount
Patch 12.1.5 introduces an expensive customizable mount with auction house and transmogrification functionality. The mount costs 5 million WoW gold for the mount itself and an additional 2 million gold for the auction house and transmogrifier features. The total cost for the mount and both services is 7 million gold. The vendor is located in Harandar, near the portals. Players interested in purchasing the mount should account for the additional cost of its services rather than budgeting only for the mount itself. For players who regularly use the auction house or transmogrification services, the mount offers a customizable option with added convenience. However, its high price makes it a substantial gold investment, so consider whether the extra functionality is worth the expense for your playstyle.
4. Aqir Invasions: New Cosmetic Activities
Aqir Invasions are another addition in Patch 12.1.5. These invasions mainly provide cosmetic rewards rather than direct player-power upgrades. Players can also earn some Hero-related rewards through these activities. However, those focused on maximizing character power may want to prioritize gear and crest sources first, then participate in Aqir Invasions for their cosmetic rewards.
5. Ascendant Venomstones: Release Date and Gear Upgrades
Ascendant Venomstones are scheduled to arrive on October 20, 2026. This upcoming feature is particularly relevant to players planning their next equipment upgrades.
What Do Ascendant Venomstones Upgrade?
The upgrade system will allow players to upgrade weapons, trinkets, and neck items to item level 341. Each Venomstone will require 10 shards. Players preparing for the release may want to keep track of the required materials and identify which eligible equipment pieces would benefit most from an upgrade. Because the release is scheduled for October 20, players should check the latest in-game information for any changes to the date, material requirements, or upgrade details.
Final Thoughts
WoW Midnight Patch 12.1.5 adds several ways to pursue gear progression and cosmetic rewards. Heroic Kith’ix stands out as a practical raid target for its Abyss items and bonus-roll benefits, while Labyrinth offers substantial crest rewards, a special encounter with Kindo’jan, and a three-week path toward a Myth track item.
Prioritize the activities that match your goals, whether that means improving your equipment, collecting crests, unlocking achievements, or saving gold for the new mount.
