WoW Anniversary Phase 6 Is Coming: Naxxramas Prep & Gold Investment Strategies

By Shirley Huang Fri Aug 15 2025 07:42:49 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

As WoW Classic celebrates its 20th anniversary, Blizzard is pulling out all the stops with Phase 6, the final and most anticipated phase of the Classic experience. Whether you're a seasoned raider or a lore enthusiast, this phase offers something for everyone. In this guide, we'll break down everything you need to knowโ€”from the expected release date to Naxxramas raid prep, Scourge Invasion, PvP events, and gold investment tactics in Classic Anniversary.

 

๐Ÿ“… Phase 6 Release Date

While Blizzard has not officially confirmed the release date, community consensus and historical patch cycles suggest:

Expected Release Date: September 25, 2025 (Thursday)

Based on: Phase 5 launched on July 10, 2025. Blizzard typically follows an 11โ€“12 week cadence between phases.

Stay tuned to Blizzard's official channels for confirmation, but this date is widely accepted among top creators and community leaders.

๐Ÿฐ New Content Overview

1. Naxxramas Raid (40-man)

Location: Eastern Plaguelands

Bosses: 15 total, divided into 4 wings (Arachnid, Plague, Military, and Construct, culminating in the Frostwyrm Lair) + final boss Kel'Thuzad

Loot: Tier 3 sets, Atiesh legendary staff fragments, and iconic weapons like The Hungering Cold

Attunement: Requires reputation with Argent Dawn and completion of a quest chain

2. Scourge Invasion World Event

Duration: Begins shortly before Naxxramas opens

Mechanics:

Undead mobs invade zones like Azshara, Blasted Lands, and Winterspring

Players must defeat necrotic crystals and waves of enemies

Earn Necrotic Runes to buy limited-time gear and consumables

3. PvP World Events

Eastern Plaguelands PvP Objectives

Silithus PvP Objectives

Rewards include consumables, reputation, and honor

4. Legendary Questline: Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian

Only available to Priests, Druids, Mages, and Warlocks

Requires collecting shards from Naxxramas bosses

Final quest involves a group event in Stratholme

๐Ÿง  Preparation Guide

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โœ… Naxxramas Attunement Checklist

 

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Gear Preparation

Tanks: Frost Resistance gear for Sapphiron

Healers: Mana efficiency gear, Greater Frost Protection Potions

DPS: Shadow Resistance gear for Kel'Thuzad, consumables for burst phases

๐Ÿงช Consumables to Stockpile

Greater Frost Protection Potion

Elixir of the Mongoose

Flask of the Titans

Free Action Potion

Limited Invulnerability Potion

Major Mana & Health Potions

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gold Investment Strategies

Phase 6 will trigger massive demand for certain items. Here's what to invest in before the patch drops:

๐Ÿ“ˆ High-Demand Items


๐Ÿฆ Auction House Tips

Buy low during off-peak hours (early morning server time)

Sell during raid nights (Tuesday/Wednesday)

Watch for pre-patch hype to spike prices

๐Ÿ† Raid Strategy Highlights

๐ŸงŠ Sapphiron

Mechanics: Frost aura, blizzard zones, ice block phase

Tips:

Equip Frost Resistance gear

Use Greater Frost Protection Potions

Spread out to avoid AoE damage

๐Ÿ‘‘ Kel'Thuzad

Mechanics: Mind control, shadow bolts, adds phase

Tips:

Assign interrupts and CC

Use Shadow Resistance gear

Save cooldowns for the final phase

๐Ÿง™ Atiesh Legendary Questline

Steps:

Collect 40 Splinters of Atiesh from Naxx bosses

Combine into the Frame of Atiesh

Complete the quest in Stratholme

Receive a class-specific version of Atiesh

Bonus:

Grants party-wide spell power aura

Teleport to Karazhan (a nod to future TBC content)

โš”๏ธ PvP Events and Rewards

Eastern Plaguelands

Capture towers for buffs and honor

Daily quests for Argent Dawn rep

Silithus

PvP objectives tied to Cenarion Circle

Earn gear and consumables

๐Ÿงญ Final Checklist Before Phase 6

โœ… Argent Dawn reputation at least Honored

โœ… Complete Naxx attunement quest

โœ… Stockpile frost resistance gear

โœ… Prepare raid consumables

โœ… Invest in high-demand materials

โœ… Coordinate with the guild for raid roles

โœ… Watch for Scourge Invasion start date

โœ… Plan for PvP objectives and rewards

โœ… Begin farming Atiesh splinters if eligible.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Conclusion

Phase 6 is the culmination of everything WoW Classic has built toward. With the return of Naxxramas, the Scourge Invasion, and the legendary Atiesh questline, this phase offers a thrilling mix of nostalgia and challenge. Whether you're chasing loot, gold, or glory, Preparation is key.

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