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Patch 9.2, , was the climactic finale of the Shadowlands expansion in 2022. It brought us to the ancient realm of Zereth Mortis and introduced some of the most unique visual assets in World of Warcraft history. 🎭 New NPC Models: From Gods to Mortals

The entire zone served as a showcase for these new models. From the "walking on water" effects to the strange, shifting flora, the 2022 update pushed the Shadowlands engine to its limit to depict a workshop of the gods.

: Patch 9.2 introduced the Automa, the robotic keepers of the afterlife. Their models used a distinct "proto-geometric" design language, looking less like traditional monsters and more like divine constructs. ✨ Spell Visuals and "Protomental" Effects

: His final form for the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid featured intricate, geometric armor pieces that resonated with the "First Ones" aesthetic—glowing runes and floating celestial components.

: In her encounter, players saw a mix of her iconic dark banshee wails alongside new, "shattered" soul effects that visualized her fractured identity. 🌌 Zereth Mortis Environment

The art team introduced a new school of visual effects for Patch 9.2 often referred to as magic.