Ghosts of K’aresh

The War Within: Ghosts of K’aresh Goes Live August 5!

Prepare to dive deeper into The War Within campaign in the Ghosts of K’aresh content update. Explore a new zone, break ground in a new Delve, make an impact in Ecological Succession, and more.The War Within Season 3 also kicks off on August 12 with a new raid dungeon, new dungeon pool, and PvP updates.

Executive Summary:

RUIN is preparing for Ghosts of K’aresh Patch 11.2 we are a dedicated guild of 20-year World of Warcraft veterans is preparing for The War Within’s Ghosts of K’aresh update, launching August 5, 2025, with Season 3 starting August 12.

We await the return of Chris Metzen’s iconic storytelling, reinvigorated narrative depth and improved pacing, making this an ideal time for both seasoned players and new recruits to join Azeroth’s fight.

Ruin Gaming’s Strategy for World of Warcraft: The War Within – Ghosts of K’aresh

  • Establish a stronghold in Tazavesh, the Veiled Market, as the primary hub for guild operations.
  • Focus on advancing the K’aresh Trust faction to unlock valuable rewards and strengthen our presence.
  • Conquer the Manaforge Omega raid, engaging in its multi-phase challenges to defeat Dimensius and his Shadow Guard Ethereals.
  • Tackle the Eco-Dome Al’dani dungeon, contributing to the restoration efforts and securing rewards from its three-boss encounters.
  • Dominate the Vanquisher’s Wake island for outdoor PvP, leveraging our “PvP is our business” expertise to excel in competitive battles.

We will prioritize K’aresh’s early-to-mid game content, including the immersive campaign, eco-dome restoration, world quests, and Archival Assault delves, to deliver a robust experience for our members. The innovative Phase Diving mechanic with Reshii Wraps introduces exciting gameplay, which we will utilize across open-world activities, raids, and dungeons. While optimistic about the raid and PvP updates, bolstered by positive feedback on Hero Talent-aligned gear and dynamic world events, we will carefully assess their depth to ensure they meet our expectations for cohesive faction-based systems and engaging group content.

Ruin Gaming invites new members to join our legacy of excellence in World of Warcraft. The community’s enthusiasm on X, highlighting Blizzard’s renewed focus on storytelling and systems, underscores Ghosts of K’aresh as a pivotal moment to reengage with the game.

We will monitor Gamescom 2025 (August 19) for further reveals to enhance the expansion’s scope. Veterans and newcomers are encouraged to apply at ruinnation.com to join our efforts in shaping Azeroth’s future through strategic PvP, cooperative content, and community-driven engagement.

The War Within: The Zone and Dungeon of K’aresh

Continue the search for the Dark Heart as you’re delivered into the shattered homeworld of the ethereals, K’aresh, shrouded in ancient ethereal legend and teeming with void dangers at every corner.

The time has come for brave champions to help the ethereals rebuild their broken homeworld.

Continue The War Within Campaign

In The Ghosts of K’aresh, the campaign continues as more pieces to a troubling puzzle fall into place. Players immerse themselves in The War Within story as it leads up to the next chapter of the Worldsoul Saga—Midnight.

There’s some unfinished business to be had on K’aresh and the specter of an old enemy looms large. Forces with ill-intent are determined to bring forth Dimensius, the All-Devouring once more to finish off the ethereals. Should he arise, Azeroth will also be in peril from this dangerous Void Lord.

K’aresh, in Pieces

Home of the ethereals, K’aresh was once a vibrant world, but now it only exists as a fragmented void-touched world waiting for players to explore what remains of this little-known land. Though there are multiple points of interest for heroes to explore, including ethereal Eco-Domes where life still thrives.

With shadowy forces working toward bringing Dimensius back into the world, players will need to gather their allies in a bid to put a stop to him and his followers.

New Zone: Explore the Shattered World of K’aresh

Home of the ethereals, K’aresh is a fragmented void-touched world just waiting for players to explore what remains of this little-known land.

With shadowy forces working toward bringing Dimensius back into the world, players will need to gather their allies in a bid to put a stop to him and his followers. You’ll fight alongside Alleria Windrunner and her mentor Locus-Walker among others to end the clear and present danger he poses.

Players will also have the opportunity to explore Tazavesh, The Veiled Market, work toward restoring the ecosphere in eco-domes, go Phase Diving, and more.

New Raid: Manaforge Omega

A massive facility built upon the planet to harvest cosmic energy, players will fight their way in and through this raid dungeon to take on the Shadow Guard Ethereals who have set their efforts toward reviving Dimensius.

You’ll join with your allies to ultimately fight Dimensius in a cosmic battle of truly epic proportions to stave off what could be the end of Azeroth as we know it.

Raid Unlock Schedule:

  • Week of August 12: Normal, Heroic, Mythic, Raid Finder Wing 1- Might of the Shadowguard (Plexus Sentinel; Loomíthar; Soulbinder Naazindhri)
  • Week of August 19: Story Mode, Raid Finder Wing 2- Monsters of the Sands (Forgeweaver Araz, The Soul Hunters, Fractillus)
  • Week of August 26: Raid Finder Wing 3- Heart of Darkness (Nexus-King Salhadaar, Dimensius, the All Devouring)

With a new season and raid dungeon, also comes a new set of class gear. These new sets will feature set bonuses that will align with your chosen Hero Talents instead of your class or specialization. Learn more in our raid overview article.

PvP Updates

Several PvP talents will be updated with the content update; players will also be able to undertake a new World Quest to vanquish their foes on Vanquisher’s Wake island. This new point of interest is a perfect spot to hang out for those seeking to go toe-to-toe in some outdoor PvP battles.

No quest required for entry. Simply turn on War Mode and enter with caution.

Main Hub: Tazavesh, the Veiled Market

Launch your adventures, forge through the campaign, gather allies, hunt down the mounting threats found in K’aresh, and set the stage to take on Dimensius himself, all from this iconic ethereal and broker hub of activity. Tazavesh is also home to two Mythic+ dungeons—Streets of Wonder and So’leah’s Gambit.

Follow the campaign from Locus-Walker, completing quests along the way, to open a portal after you complete the “A Shadowy Invitation” quest. This marks the starting point of your journey into the new zone, K’aresh.

Once inside the market, find vendors, more quests, and portals. There are even portals to each of the four daily active Bountiful Delves.

Primary Faction: K’aresh Trust
A coalition of Broker cartels and ethereals formed to accomplish an impossible goal—save their destroyed world from the All-Devouring.

The K’aresh Trust is the seventh major faction of The War Within, and is based out of Tazavesh, located in what remains of K’aresh.

Get faction rewards from Renown Quartermaster Om’sirik found in Tazavesh, the Veiled Market.

Points of Interest
Archival Assault
Eco-Dome: Primus
Eco-Dome: Rhovan
Overlook Zo’Shuul
Shadow Point
Shan’dorah
Tazavesh, the Veiled Market
Voidrazor Sanctuary

Phase Dive in K’aresh with Reshii Wraps

Harness the power of the ethereals and see the world through their eyes. An artifact cloak, Reshii Wraps, can be used to transform into an energy form, much like the ethereals, to interact with the world in a new way. You’ll use these wraps to take on a new type of content—Phase Diving— as well as use them in the Manaforge Omega raid, the open world, delves, and more!

Reshii wraps will upgrade and scale with you, including new visuals as you progress through the content.

New Dungeon: Eco-Dome Al’dani

The storyline of Al’dani takes place following the events of the Manaforge Omega raid. The eco-domes represent the best hope for restoring life to K’aresh, and Eco-Dome Al’dani was built on the site of one of the most sacred locations on K’aresh. A Wastelander invasion has ripped open the dome, exposing it to destruction. Ve’nari has called for help to keep K’aresh’s great hope from being destroyed. Join the ethereals’ efforts to regain control by clearing the new three-boss dungeon, earning rewards, and exploring the latest content.

  • Where: K’aresh
  • Bosses: 3
  • Level: 80
  • Difficulties: Normal, Heroic, Mythic

Save the Date for gamescom 2025—August 19!