More Epic Gems Will Drop in Cataclysm Classic Starting Next Week

Author: Luxrah
Date: March 28, 2025
Updated: March 28, 2025
Expansion: Cataclysm

Blizzard has announced that they will be increasing the drop rates for epic gems from various sources in Cataclysm Classic following next week’s scheduled maintenance.

The increased drop rate applies to the final two boss encounters in the Dragon Soul raid, Spine of Deathwing and Madness of Deathwing. It will also apply to Crystalline Geodes and Elementium-Coated Geodes.

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With scheduled weekly maintenance next week, we will make a few changes to the acquisition rate of epic gems in Dragonsoul.

Madness of Deathwing will now drop two Essence of Corrupted Deathwing on Normal and Heroic difficulties.
Spine of Deathwing will now drop an Essence of Corrupted Deathwing.
Crystalline Geodes will now have a higher chance to award an epic gem.
Elementium-Coated Geodes can now drop Elven Peridot, Deepholm Iolite, and Lightstones.
- Queen’s Garnet has had its chance to drop increased, ensuring that it is the most plentiful, with all others having an even distribution.

We will continue monitoring acquisition rates and will make further adjustments if needed.

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Luxrah

I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.