Summary
InWorld of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery Phase 8, players must jump down into the Scarlet Enclave raid – but if they land on a haystack, they take no falling damage. This charming reference toAssassin’s Creedcan be found near the start of the first original raid inWorld of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery.
Season of Discovery is the ongoingWorld of Warcraft Classicexperiment in which Blizzard mixes things up with class-altering Rune Engravings, new quests, and even original instances. Phase 8 took this to another level, as it was the firstupdate to consist entirely of content never seen in the VanillaWoWbefore, including the Scarlet Enclave raid located in the Tyr’s Hand region.
However, the start of this brand-new raid features a charming reference to one of the most iconic action-adventure stealth games in history. During the start of theScarlet Enclave raid inWoW ClassicSeason of Discovery, fans must jump down into Tyr’s Hand as they infiltrate the crusaders’ stronghold. While characters typically take fall damage when jumping from that height,WoWcontent creator MrGM pointed out on Twitter that players who successfully land on the nearby pile of hay negate any fall damage. Fans familiar with theAssassin’s Creedgame series will immediately recognize this iconic mechanic from the Ubisoft games.
Assassin’s Creed Haystack in World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery’s Scarlet Enclave
Haystacks are one of the most iconic and recognizable hiding places players can utilize inAssassin’s Creed. Beyond that, haystacks are also used as safe landing spots when performing a Leap of Faith from a high place, allowing one to drop from extremely high distances without taking damage. They have appeared in almost every game, saveAssassin’s Creed Odyssey– andYasuke even has a special animation inAssassin’s Creed Shadowswhere he spills out ungracefully onto the ground when trying to Leap of Faith into one, collapsing the haystack in the process.
As for the instance itself, manyWorld of Warcraft Classicfans are calling the Scarlet Enclaveone of the hardest raids in VanillaWoW. While many raid groups have cleared it over the last month since its launch on April 10, it has testedClassicplayers’ resourcefulness due to high boss damage and health, difficult mechanics, and unfamiliar encounters.
Though Blizzard hasn’t officially confirmed it yet, evidence suggestsWoW ClassicSeason of Discovery Phase 8 may be its last major update. While fans will be able to keep playing these characters in the future indefinitely, it remains to be seen exactly what will happen once Season of Discovery itself comes to an end.
