Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled thrilling details about World of Warcraft's upcoming Dastardly Duos event through an official showcase video. This limited-time experience will be available from June 3 to July 15, offering six weeks of intense battles and valuable rewards.

This event marks the final phase of World of Warcraft Patch 11.1.5, following the April 22 release that introduced the Nightfall scenario and Cooldown Manager. The May 20 update brought Horrific Visions Revisited, offering players numerous rewards to collect.

Dastardly Duos presents a unique arena challenge where players can team up with premade groups, random allies, NPC Followers, or even attempt solo runs. After battling through waves of classic enemies, participants face off against two iconic bosses from WoW's history. Performance determines point accumulation, with special buffs and powers available to enhance combat effectiveness. For those seeking greater challenges, the Shrimpy Fish and Hot Dog items provide self-nerfing options that multiply point gains.

Event Timeline

• Dastardly Duos begins: June 3
• Event concludes: July 15

Exclusive Rewards

Participants can earn several coveted items through introductory and weekly quests offered by Vinnie Sweets near event venues in Dornogal, Stormwind, and Orgrimmar:

• Tyrannotort mount
• Mean-Ball pet
• Champion track gear
• Winner's Podium toy (displays scores and item level)
• Dastardly Banner (aggros all arena enemies when used)

Iconic Boss Encounters

The event features memorable bosses from some of WoW's most legendary dungeons. The initial week includes four of ten planned bosses, with additional encounters unlocking progressively throughout the event. Adventurous players can use the Bullhorn of Calling to summon extra bosses during matches, potentially facing all ten simultaneously for maximum challenge and point rewards.