Mid-August Checklist
Vol'jin mid-August checklist — Nightmare Dragons (Aug 5), Mythic+ 10 (Aug 7), Molten Core (Aug 8), Onyxia (Aug 9), and Heroic world bosses (Aug 10–15) with weekly priorities for Conquest of Azeroth.
Where Vol'jin Stood — August 5–15, 2026 (Archive)
This page is the mid-August archive. Nightmare Dragons went live August 5, Mythic+ 10 on August 7, Molten Core August 8, Onyxia August 9, and the Heroic shrine ladder ran August 10–15 (Atal'zul closed it). For the week of August 16 use the Late-August Checklist.
Keep Zul'Gurub as guild raid Priority 1. Heroic altars are catch-up now. Ragnaros starts at 30% health after the August 15 note — see the Molten Core walkthrough.
- August 5 (live) — Nightmare Dragons — Nightmare Dragons Guide
- August 7 (live) — Mythic+ Dungeons 10 — Mythic+ Keystone 10 Guide
- August 8 (live) — Molten Core — timeline focus — MC Focus · Walkthrough
- August 9 (live) — Onyxia — Onyxia's Lair Guide
- August 10–15 — Heroic world bosses — Ladder overview · Kazzak Aug 11
- Full calendar — Vol'jin Live Roadmap
Night-by-Night Priority Stack
Guilds that stack Zul'Gurub, every dragon, MC, Onyxia, +10 keys, and Heroic shrines into one evening burn out. Split the week by role and lockout type.
- Priority 1 — Zul'Gurub lockout: Guild raid night for Hakkar BiS.
- Priority 2 — Heroic shrine of the day: Aug 11 Kazzak → 12 Soggoth → 13 Dragons Heroic → 14 Snowgrave → 15 Atal'zul.
- Priority 3 — Molten Core (Aug 8) & Onyxia (Aug 9): Catch-up Tier clears or alt lockouts on second raid night.
- Priority 4 — Mythic+ weekly key to +10: One timed key for crests after August 7.
- Priority 5 — Nightmare Dragons Normal catch-up: Before Heroic dragons on August 13.
- Priority 6 — Crow's Cache & PvP Season 1: Separate High Risk and arena nights from raid progression.
Molten Core & Onyxia Timeline Windows
Ascension's Vol'jin timeline lists Molten Core on August 8 and Onyxia on August 9 after Mythic+ 10. Four flex difficulties (10–25) and three legendaries remain available for catch-up — see the Molten Core Focus Guide.
Do not drop Zul'Gurub for a full MC farm if Hakkar weapons are still contested. Run MC/Onyxia as a second raid night or split raid. Full tactics: Molten Core and Onyxia's Lair.
Heroic Ladder — Through August 15
Heroic Azuregos and Setis unlocked August 10; Heroic Kazzak is live August 11. Finish Normal July shrines and at least one Normal dragon kill before climbing Heroic dragons on August 13. Stock frost / shadow / nature resists, Ability Essence execute loadouts, and a Support banner.
Watch kit identity on Class Video Spotlights and the Day 1 launch VOD embedded on this page. Alt track: Travel Permit → Heroic → Mythic Dungeons → weekly +10 → shrine catch-up.
- Heroic Kazzak Guide — Aug 11–15 daily ladder
- World Boss Farming Guide — July shrine catch-up
- Crow's Cache — Hybrid Risk windows
- Level Through PvP — BG leveling while mains raid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most important lockout mid-August?
Zul'Gurub remains Priority 1 for guild mains. Dragons, MC/Onyxia windows, and Heroic shrines are parallel tracks.
When is Molten Core on the Vol'jin timeline?
August 8, 2026 — mid-August Tier 1 focus window for catch-up and Ascended practice.
When is Onyxia on the August timeline?
August 9, 2026, the day after the Molten Core window and before Heroic world bosses begin.
When does Mythic+ 10 unlock?
August 7, 2026. Keep one weekly timed key after raid nights.
When do Heroic world bosses start?
August 10, 2026 with Heroic Azuregos and Heroic Setis, then daily unlocks through August 15.