Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ Guide
Updated for the new expansion
Season 1 of World of Warcraft: Midnight brings a fresh rotation of dungeons and challenging new mechanics. Maximizing your crest farming efficiency is key to gearing up quickly.
Season 1 Affix Breakdown
The affix system has been completely overhauled. Here is the new progression path:
- Level 2 (Lindormi's Guidance): Highlights key enemies and removes the death penalty timer.
- Level 5 (Xal'atath's Bargain): A weekly rotating affix (Ascendant, Voidbound, Pulsar, or Devour). Successfully countering the mechanic grants the party massive stat buffs.
- Level 7: Either Tyrannical or Fortified becomes active (rotates weekly).
- Level 10: Both Tyrannical AND Fortified are active.
- Level 12 (Xal'atath's Guile): The Bargain affix is removed. Instead, every death subtracts 15 seconds from the timer.
- Resilient Keystones: Timing all dungeons at +12 (or higher) creates a "floor" for your key, preventing it from depleting below that level.
Season 1 Item Levels
Knowing which key level drops what item level is crucial for efficient gearing. Here is the breakdown for Season 1:
| Key Level | End of Dungeon | Great Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Mythic +2 | 250 (Champion 2/8) | 259 (Hero 1/6) |
| Mythic +3 | 250 (Champion 2/8) | 259 (Hero 1/6) |
| Mythic +4 | 253 (Champion 3/8) | 263 (Hero 2/6) |
| Mythic +5 | 256 (Champion 4/8) | 263 (Hero 2/6) |
| Mythic +6 | 259 (Hero 1/6) | 266 (Hero 3/6) |
| Mythic +7 | 259 (Hero 1/6) | 269 (Hero 4/6) |
| Mythic +8 | 263 (Hero 2/6) | 269 (Hero 4/6) |
| Mythic +9 | 263 (Hero 2/6) | 269 (Hero 4/6) |
| Mythic +10 | 266 (Hero 3/6) | 272 (Myth 1/6) |
Season 1 Dungeon Rotation & Timers
Here are the 8 dungeons for Midnight Season 1 along with their timer thresholds for upgrading your keystone.
| Dungeon | Timer (+1) | +2 Upgrade | +3 Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magisters' Terrace | 33:00 | 26:24 | 19:48 |
| Maisara Caverns | 33:00 | 26:24 | 19:48 |
| Nexus-Point Xenas | 29:30 | 23:36 | 17:42 |
| Windrunner Spire | 33:30 | 26:48 | 20:06 |
| Algeth'ar Academy | 29:30 | 23:36 | 19:42 |
| Pit of Saron | 31:00 | 24:28 | 18:36 |
| Seat of the Triumvirate | 34:00 | 27:12 | 20:24 |
| Skyreach | 28:00 | 22:36 | 16:42 |
1. Magisters' Terrace
A returning classic. Watch out for the heavy magic damage in the early pulls. Kael'thas Sunstrider awaits at the end with updated mechanics.
2. Maisara Caverns
A new Midnight dungeon. Navigating the crystal formations is key. The final boss requires precise movement to avoid the collapsing ceiling.
3. Nexus-Point Xenas
Fast-paced and intense. This dungeon has a tight timer (29:30), so efficient routing is mandatory. Big pulls are risky due to the "Void Surge" mechanic.
4. Windrunner Spire
Verticality is the theme here. Use the updrafts to move between platforms quickly. The Windrunner sisters boss fight is a test of coordination.
5. Algeth'ar Academy (Returning)
Dragonflight favorite returns. The tree boss is still a healer check. Remember to clear the trash around the bird boss to avoid accidental pulls.
6. Pit of Saron (Returning)
Wrath of the Lich King classic. The gauntlet run up the hill is now a timed event. Scourgelord Tyrannus hits extremely hard on Tyrannical weeks.
7. Seat of the Triumvirate (Returning)
Legion dungeon known for its difficulty. Void zones are everywhere. L'ura requires constant movement and add management.
8. Skyreach (Returning)
Warlords of Draenor dungeon. "Stay out of the fire" is the golden rule here. The wind mechanics on the final boss can push you off the platform.
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