Coming in Patch 4.3.2: Cross-Realm Raids

Coming in Patch 4.3.2: Cross-Realm Raids

We previously introduced the ability to form cross-realm parties with Real ID friends, and now with Patch 4.3.2, we're adding the ability for players to use that same functionality to form raids to run older normal or heroic raids, or participate in Battlegrounds!

This will allow you to join up with your Real ID friends from other realms and:

  • Form a cross-realm raid and use Raid Finder
  • Jump in to any classic dungeon or raid and be automatically placed in the same instance
  • Join forces and dominate the Battlegrounds


Please note, you will not yet be able to run normal or Heroic Dragon Soul with cross-realm Real ID raids.

As we look forward to the BattleTag system, it’s a very exciting time for World of Warcraft. No matter what realm you and your friends are on you’ll be able to team up and take on group content throughout the game.

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Choppý
Frostmane
Choppý
02/02/2012
@Opze: Indeed :p
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Rizé
Twisting Nether
Rizé
02/02/2012
can you make a raid finder HC?
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@Rizé: lol the best comment ive seen in years.
Raid Finder Heroic.
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Bloodybaby
Agamaggan
Bloodybaby
02/02/2012
@Rizé: lol why do ppl ask silly questions like this theres only like 3 sentences explainin wa happens init an it clearly says;and now with Patch 4.3.2, we're adding the ability for players to use that same functionality to form raids to run older normal or HEROIC raids, or participate in Battlegrounds!
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Burgur
Bladefist
Burgur
03/02/2012
@Bloodybaby: it says OLDER normal or heroic raids though.
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nerf pve holy palas...they are always first on healing...
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Banishedsoul
Stormrage
Banishedsoul
02/02/2012
@Nixas: there fine how they are..... just need more skill :)
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why is the patch so slow
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Ðots
Darkspear
Ðots
02/02/2012
So does this mean that as im a 70 "twink" im finally not going to have to rely on 85's boosting me in SWP or BT instead im going to be able to either LFR them or group with other 70's from cross realm and do them?
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Elezana
Azuremyst
Elezana
01/02/2012
The new patch looks great, but it downloads slow... On 4.3 it the download speed was like 4-5 mb/sec , now its 100-500 kb/sec ... Why? Please reply something good!
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Tygarius
Shadowsong
Tygarius
01/02/2012
COME ON BLIZZARD DO SOMETHING BETTER TO KEEP PEOPLE PLAYING.
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@Tygarius: Blizzard must do only one thing to keep their people playing and that thing is a raid like lich king.This epic raid is the best of the best.
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Alystor
Silvermoon
Alystor
03/02/2012
@Nixas: I seriously hope you don't mean that...
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Tauroos
Lightning's Blade
Tauroos
01/02/2012
pfft not nerf just plain !@# remove them from the game and let the people with dks have a new char any race and class free just to make the game fun again.............
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Frozénox
Azuremyst
Frozénox
01/02/2012
@Tauroos: Indeed FTW! They are too op... On my 85, they do Death Strike and crit like 60-70k... same on all 55+ chars, but on 55-80, they even can 1hit you, like rogue with full heirloom that ambsuch crit... Fking fix these stuffs blizz, thats the thing why i stoped play..
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Capsuit
Anachronos
Capsuit
01/02/2012
WEll...... this was a super idea. Question is when will Blizz allow the transfer of accounts like Europe to United States for those people who relocate their lives, Move to different sides of the earth
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Axozz
Sunstrider
Axozz
01/02/2012
do me a BIG FAVOUR and nerf Dks :l
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Daredevill
Tarren Mill
Daredevill
01/02/2012
tbh i dont see eny more changes , just more qq for guild . but never the less good job blizzy :P
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Gogglar
Alonsus
Gogglar
01/02/2012
humm like idd
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Gobman
Sunstrider
Gobman
01/02/2012
just make a new ac, and make it a parent ac to yours.
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Zíim
Frostmane
Zíim
01/02/2012
Got same problem and if you are under 18 you have to send in a pitcture and some more stuffs to blizzard wich will confirm that you are allowed to use it. This problem is also a question of parental control even if your parents not have filled in anything about that.
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Deathzreturn
Terokkar
Deathzreturn
01/02/2012
@Zíim: Ah that's a shame, Not worth the trouble :(
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Deathzreturn
Terokkar
Deathzreturn
01/02/2012
This Patch is really good, but i don't have real ID. Some of my friends do. Could anyone tell me how to get it please :)
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@Deathzreturn: This Patch is really good, but i don't have real ID. Some of my friends do. Could anyone tell me how to get it please :)


REPLY: Easily, it the adress you logg in with, if ur account name is blablabla@hotmail.com thats ur Real ID
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Gobman
Sunstrider
Gobman
01/02/2012
@Proxxo:maybe he havn't merged the ac or he's under 18
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Bluejag
Sylvanas
Bluejag
01/02/2012
@Gobman: Everyone that has an account on eu.battle.net has a real ID. Most likely just Deathzreturn being weird. Never neede to be 18 for Real ID
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Aspasia
Chamber of Aspects
Aspasia
01/02/2012
Guys i am a bit comfused... thats means that this system will work like the dungeon finder??.Just press button ,choose raid and u enter after some time??....or not??:-)
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Gimbad
Silvermoon
Gimbad
01/02/2012
Why put old Heroic/normal raids only with cross realm. I wanna do FL to get my legendary staff >< and no1 does FL anymore on my realm. :(
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Porvata
Neptulon
Porvata
01/02/2012
@Gimbad: Possibly to stop, for example, a very strong guild recruiting known imba players from other servers and mess up the league tables etc. Not sure though, just a guess.
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Reznov
Terenas
Reznov
01/02/2012
yay cross realm battlegrounds! :D
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Shamanana
Saurfang
Shamanana
01/02/2012
paravoid i love u!!!
i totemically agree with u!!!
but i think if blizz continue in this way will lose many ppl when some other MMO will be ready(swtor/GW2)
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Cruizé
Silvermoon
Cruizé
01/02/2012
is it only ds that can not be done in cross realm raids or is it FLs/BWD/BOT?
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Paravoid
Sylvanas
Paravoid
01/02/2012
you must be fool for thinking that blizzard does not allow ds across realms for wipes, blizzard is one of the companies looking for money more than every other company, they just make much money from the realm transfers, and so they build on that. 2 friends transfered these days cuz their old populated servers were almost dead and wanted to raid.. many raiding guilds change server, giving blizZzard really much money. all the features that are introduced or taken back, have to do with $$$, not with what we need and what we like
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Shamerlove
Twilight's Hammer
Shamerlove
01/02/2012
LOCKS ARE OP they have everything...heal absorb armor pet tha stuns whirlwind fear deathcoil everything they dont go out of mana blink silence every !@#$ing thing...If a lock is skilled you can kiss his !@# only and that only if he wants to..
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Trixxeh
Frostmane
Trixxeh
01/02/2012
@Shamerlove: And this affect cross realm raids how?
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Shamerlove
Twilight's Hammer
Shamerlove
01/02/2012
Guys if you are skilled you can beat every class that you want..!!A friend of mine has a rogue. No one can win him in a duel. blood/frost/unholy skatoli he doesnt lose.!
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Lepropwns
Sylvanas
Lepropwns
01/02/2012
@Shamerlove: thats still got apsolutely nothing to do with this thread this is a discusion on cross realm raiding not how great your m8 is at pvp !!!!! learn to read !!!!!!
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Dooietank
Outland
Dooietank
01/02/2012
AAAAwh poor winers cant stand that tanks are imba? :o lol ive seen this in classic days about resto shams and paladins stop whining and get real epx in stead of the free give aways from pvp :o
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Kianake
Shattered Hand
Kianake
01/02/2012
first of all sorry for my english....well i had a war tank....the way it's going in finder the war can't keeping aggro everybody is on an other target.....well then wy started a palla tank....starting to have the same probs.....has ya can see this is a bdk she rocks keeping aggro like hell.the only one that can make a bit off aggro is an other dk...speaking as a tank ...please ste focus on the tank by boss encounters set focus on boss... do not stand in fire....if the healer(s)do get aggro and the tank doesn't respond in 2sec help the healer out... stop saying gogogo to a tank they have cod's 2 ....if you got aggro stop yelling tank i got aggro just simpel stop dpssing y'r target y'r on the wrong target....this are allway's the same probs that happen....ow i forgot two.... the gotdam ninja pulling and ninja gear grending...wait for a tank to need ore greed....after all his the one how get's ya trow a dun or raid..tank die's is like wipe...face it...and again sorry for my english....oh yeah an other thing dk is a champ.class.... you are not
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Waluzia
Balnazzar
Waluzia
01/02/2012
@Kianake: lol, i play as protection pala, and i don't have any problems with holding aggro, it's the easiest thing in the world :O