Patch 7 . 3 . 0 Version : 7 . 3 . 0 . 24920 ( Live ) / 7 . 3 . 0 . 24904 ( PTR ) = Patch 7 . 3 . 0 = Patch 7 . 3 was was released on its announced release date of August 29 , 2017 . Recently in this patch , Blizz ard has acknowledged issues with windowed fullscreen on Mac OS X retina displays where there doesn ' t seem to be a good scenario that will make in - WoW and non - WoW display / performance good at the same time . They also acknowledged a problem with loading screens on Intel GPU on Mac OS X . Official patch notes . New Features . Argus . Following recent events in the Broken Isles , a link has been created between Azeroth and Kil ' jaeden ' s homeworld of Argus , bringing the Burning Legion closer than ever to destroying Azeroth . In order to stop them once and for all , Illidan and Velen are taking the war directly to the surface of Argus , where they hope to join forces with Alleria , Turalyon , and the Army of the Light to launch an all - out assault on the Legion ' s primary base of operations . Board the Vindicaar , a vessel that will serve as your mobile base of operations on Argus , as well as one of your few safe havens on the planet . As you explore Argus , you ' ll visit new locations across the planet , experiencing the epic conclusion to the Legion storyline and unlocking new world quests and other content along the way . Invasion Points . Azeroth isn ' t the only world connected to this hostile place . While on Argus , you ' ll unlock the ability to enter the very portals the Burning Legion use to transport to other worlds . Once there , complete an event or defeat a boss to earn epic rewards . New Dungeon : Seat of the Triumvirate . Once the heart of the ancient eredar civilization where Velen , Archimonde , and Kil ' jaeden ruled their people , this temple has fallen to ruin . Return with Velen to retrieve an ancient relic of power , and battle the darkness that has overtaken this sacred place , in a new 5 - person dungeon among the ruins of Mac ' Aree on Argus , featuring four bosses : Updated Features . Argus World Quests . As you progress through each of the areas to explore on Argus , you ' ll unlock new World Quests and new Emissaries eager for your help . Artifact Customization . Harness the power of Argus to activate the Netherlight Crucible aboard the Vindicaar , allowing you to augment your Artifact Relics . The Crucible can be used to strengthen and customize Relics , increasing their raw power and allowing players to choose from a set of additional powers , including a second Artifact Trait to improve . Combat Animations . New and updated animations , effects , and audio are coming to all three Mage specs , all three Priest specs , and Elemental and Restoration Shamans . Restoration Druids have updated animations . Class Halls , Champions , and Missions . Your Class Hall and its assorted Champions played key roles in the defense of Azeroth , and their keen efforts are needed to succeed with the new challenges of Argus . You ' ll find dozens of new missions , along with new Troop types , and an increase in your Champions ' item level to 950 . Dungeons . Loot dropped in Normal , Heroic , and Mythic dungeons is now increased in power by 20 item levels : Mythic Keystone rewards scale up to a maximum of item level 915 in the dungeon , and item level 935 in the weekly chest , both capped at Mythic Keystone 10 . This cap in will increase to Mythic Keystone 15 at a future date . The difficulty of Heroic and Mythic dungeons has increased to reflect the improved rewards . Normal dungeon difficulty is unchanged . Pet Battles . Venture through the raids of Cataclysm to find new battle pets for the much - anticipated achievement , Raiding With Leashes V : Cuteaclysm . You ' ll boast about finding a host of mostly elemental pets when you revisit Blackwing Descent , Bastion of Twilight , Throne of the Four Winds , Firelands , and Dragon Soul . Advance scouts have reported spotting 18 legendary boss pets scattered about Argus , and these miniature monstrosities have otherworldly special abilities that the denizens of Azeroth have never seen before , such as the slightly terrifying Greater Apocalypse ability . Additionally , more than a dozen different capturable wild pets are said to be found on Argus , as well as a number of pets that can only be obtained via reward items and the new Family Fighter achievement . Professions on a New Planet . Professional development turns a new page on Argus , with new gathering nodes for Herbalism and Mining , new material types for Skinning and Tailoring , and a new soulbound reagent : Primal Sargerite . Look for new items that can be created by crafters , as well as a new shoulder enchant that provides materials specific to Argus . In a related turn of events , six renowned NPCs have emerged in the world of fishing . Every day , visit Akule Riverhorn , Corbyn , Ilyssia of the Waters , Impus , Keeper Raynae , or Sha ' leth to earn reputation and explore the new rewards they have to offer , and ultimately earn the Fisherfriend of the Isles achievement to unlock a new alternate appearance for your Underlight Angler artifact fishing pole . PTR notes . = More =