Blizzard has rolled out a new hotfix for Mists of Pandaria Classic, bringing with it an increased cap for August Stone Fragments, important bug fixes, and several class adjustments for Druids, Monks, and Paladins. This hotfix, released on September 2, 2025, also includes adjustments to PvP mechanics in 2v2 Arenas.

Key Hotfix Changes

Items and Achievements

  • Items purchased from the Avatar of the August Celestials can now be refunded.
  • Guild achievements Mogu’shan Vaults: Heroic Will of the Emperor and Heart of Fear: Heroic Grand Empress Shek’zeer are now earnable in 10-player difficulty.
  • The August Stone Fragments cap has been increased to 70 (up from 55). This adjustment gives players more flexibility when saving up for rewards.

Class Adjustments

Druid

  • Shapeshift forms are now correctly canceled by Amber-Shaper Un’sok’s Reshape Life.

Monk

  • Chi Torpedo should no longer deal damage or healing multiple times under rare circumstances.

Paladin

  • Holy
    • Sacred Shield will no longer absorb for inflated amounts after casting Crusader Strike.

PvP Changes

  • In 2v2 Arenas, every Shadow Sight spawn after the first now lasts an additional 5 seconds.
    • First pickup: 15 seconds
    • Second pickup: 20 seconds
    • Third pickup: 25 seconds
    • And so on

Developers’ Note: Shadow Sight was originally designed to prevent stealth classes from stalling or delaying games. However, due to the current state of Subterfuge and stealth mechanics in Mists of Pandaria, Shadow Sight has not been fulfilling that role properly. This change ensures more effective counterplay against stealth-heavy strategies.

Why This Matters

The increased August Stone Fragment cap provides players with greater flexibility for managing rewards without having to spend as frequently, especially during active Celestial Dungeon weeks. The class fixes also address long-standing bugs that could cause unfair gameplay outcomes, particularly in high-stakes raid or PvP situations.

Meanwhile, the Shadow Sight change in Arenas will make stealth management more dynamic, preventing drawn-out matches and keeping the pace of 2v2 competitive play healthier.

Final Thoughts

This hotfix is a solid step forward in refining Mists of Pandaria Classic, keeping progression smoother and balancing both PvE and PvP content. By addressing quality-of-life issues like item refunds and increasing currency caps while also adjusting class mechanics and PvP systems, Blizzard is showing its commitment to making Classic content feel both authentic and functional.

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Source: Blizzard

FAQ

What is the new cap for August Stone Fragments?

Players can now hold up to 70, increased from the previous 55.

Which classes received fixes in this hotfix?

Druids, Monks, and Paladins.

What happened to Shadow Sight in 2v2 Arenas?

Each subsequent pickup increases its duration by 5 seconds, starting at 15 seconds.

Can items from the Avatar of the August Celestials be refunded now?

Yes, items purchased from this vendor can now be refunded.

What guild achievements are now available in 10-player difficulty?

Heroic Will of the Emperor and Heroic Grand Empress Shek’zeer.