Test Talebound on the Patch 12.1.7 PTR This Friday!

Blizzard is hosting a test of Talebound this Friday on the Patch 12.1.7 the PTR (public test realm)!. No subscription is needed.

Talebound is WoW's newest standalone game mode coming in Patch 12.1.7 and features Roguelite gameplay. Players will head into the world of Talebound, where they'll take part in the tales of the Mysterious Storyteller as one of three new classes.

Talebound Guide.

Take the Talebound demo for a spooky spin on the Player Test Realm (the PTR (public test realm)) and experience the Red Hollow introduction, three eerie tales across Normal, Veteran, and Heroic difficulties, and all three classes: Slayer, Inquisitor, and Witch. No subscription is required to take part.

When : 30 October–1 November

What’s in the Demo.

Introduction : Red Hollow.

Three Tales : Darkhaven, Greenthistle Wood, and Greywake's Expedition.

Three Classes : Slayer, Inquisitor, and Witch.

Three Difficulty Levels : Normal, Veteran, and Heroic.

Welcome to Red Hollow Prepare to be drawn into the macabre world of Talebound, where you become part of the dark chronicles of a mysterious Storyteller, chillingly brought to life.

You’re a lone traveler, journeying down a darkened road where you’ll encounter a mysterious storyteller who pulls you into a world of his own creation. This is the very beginning of your adventure in Quillgrave.

Venture solo or with friends through eerie tales, where danger is written on every page.

Three Dreadful Tales to Demo Three of Talebound’s chilling tales will be available during the demo, each with three challenging difficulty levels: Normal, Veteran, and Heroic. Battle fearsome enemies and bosses, solve perplexing puzzles, and discover treasure and relics as you delve deeper into the Storyteller’s twisted creations.

Darkhaven, home to Konrad von Sonnesheim, the Lord Marshal, and to Alexandre Dozsenc, the Blood Bishop, is cut off from the rest of the world.

It is the only place that survived a devastating plague that wiped out everyone beyond its borders.

Greenthistle Wood.

According to the tale, two humble villages—Shady Hollow and Riverton—lie in Greenthistle Wood.

It is a place overrun and terrorized by two witches, a giant, and a host of vile, predatory fiends who have filled the wood with unspeakable cruelty and mayhem.

Greywake's Expedition.

Greywake’s Hill was once a thriving and prosperous island, but something sinister has happened.

Follow the tale of the many who have fallen to Zzyg'th, the Hadal Tyrant, and to Chathoa, the Herald from Beyond.

Take Talebound Classes and Talents for a Spin Across all classes, movement and defense are central, and each class can double jump, dodge, and guard, making positioning a key part of combat.

SLAYER The Slayer's martial might and monster hunter knowledge give him the rare physical tools to combat the beasts of folklore. Wield a sword to cut down eldritch foes and a gun for when a blade doesn’t suffice.

Slash : a sequence of three attacks that damage enemies directly in front of you, with higher damage and stun on the final blow. In Talebound, lesser enemies flinch when attacked, making for dynamic combat.

Explosive Shot : Fire your shotgun at enemies in front of you. Closer foes take damage from multiple shots. Empower this ability to deal greater damage.

Minefield : Allows you to leap backward and hurl an arc of mines in front of you. These mines inflict damage and slow your enemies.

Shrapnel Roun d: Fires multiple rounds at enemies, bouncing between foes and inflicting damage to each it hits.

Throwing Knives : Moves the player quickly and strikes nearby enemies. It can cancel other attacks for fast movement.

Silver Bolt : Leap into the air and drive a silver bolt into your foe, immediately inflicting damage to the enemy with the highest health in range.