Entering Phase 5 WoW-HC!

https://wow-hc.com/forums/4809-2025-05-11-the-gates-of-ahn-qiraj-phase-5-info

We have been hard at work scripting and testing Phase 5 content over the past weeks and are pleased to announce its release on May 22nd!

Ahn’Qiraj War Effort The event is expected to complete quickly, as many players have been stockpiling materials for months. We have also reduced the turn-in requirements based on this suggestion: https://wow-hc.com/forums/4543-reduce-aq-war-effort-requirements

Scepter of the Shifting Sands Quest Chain We have decided to skip the 10-hour, deadly war that follows the gong activation. Current raiders have stated they will not risk participating, and implementing the event would require significant research, testing, and scripting efforts that are unjustified if the content will go unused. As such, the gates will open shortly after the gong is rung.

Tier 0.5 Quest Chain AQ20 and AQ40 Both raids will remain closed until they are fully scripted and tested. This will be our primary focus in the coming weeks, with the goal of having AQ20 ready ahead of the gate opening. AQ40 will have dynamic difficulty available. As always, thank you to Shard, and to everyone who took the time to assist with testing and reporting.