In Patch 11.0.5, World of Warcraft will introduce new Shaman Ascendance forms and glyphs, showcasing updated designs with customizable options. This second set of Ascendance forms features significant changes from the initial models, allowing fans to choose between vibrant, wild hairstyles or classic hooded appearances, enhanced by various glyphs for further personalization.

New Ascendance Forms for Shamans in World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft will introduce a second set of Ascendance forms for Shamans in Patch 11.0.5, along with new glyphs that allow players to choose between the original models and the latest designs when using their abilities. These updates are expected to be implemented in late October, providing players with more customization options for their Shaman characters.

During the announcement for Patch 11.0.5, the new Elemental Ascendant forms were revealed as replacements for the 12-year-old Ascendance transformations used by all three Shaman specializations. While the initial models offered improved graphics, many players expressed disappointment with the new art direction, particularly criticizing the wild hairstyles. In response to this feedback, Blizzard has created a second batch of updated Ascendance models.

The revised models maintain similarities to the first set but feature several key changes. The wild hair has been trimmed and styled for a more contained look, the skeletal faces have been redesigned to embody a more elemental theme, and the armor now includes a helm and pauldrons reminiscent of the Shaman's Ten Storms Tier 2 set, which players can obtain during WoW’s 20th anniversary event. Wowhead has shared these new models ahead of their arrival in the upcoming Patch 11.0.5 Public Test Realm.

New Shaman Ascendance Models Coming in WoW Patch 11.0.5

Default New Models and Glyphs:

World of Warcraft will introduce new default Shaman Ascendance models, along with glyphs for customization.

Glyph of Energetic Ascendance:Allows players to use the first new models featuring wild hair.

Glyph of Traditional Ascendance:Enables players to revert to the classic hooded Ascendance forms.

Positive Reception:

Shaman players are thrilled with these new options, and the reception to the updated forms has been significantly better than previous iterations.

The ability to choose among three options (two new models and the classic look) is considered a major win for the community.

Many players are hopeful that these updates are just the beginning, anticipating a comprehensive customization overhaul for Shamans similar to what Druids received in WoW: Dragonflight Patch 10.2.

Availability and Launch:

The new Ascendance forms and glyphs will soon be available for testing on the Public Test Realm (PTR) and are set to go live in Patch 11.0.5.

While an official launch date has not yet been confirmed, the PTR coincides with World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary event starting on October 22, suggesting that the patch may be released on the same day.