Some updates from blizzard on phase 1.

 Blizzard Entertainment

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As explained here yesterday, the maximum rank that can be achieved in Phase 1 of Season of Discovery is rank 3. Additionally:

• The Tidal Charm trinket does not drop from Prince Nazjak in Arathi Highlands in Phase 1 of Season of Discovery.
• The Arena Master and Arena Grand Master trinkets are not available in Phase 1.
• Runes that will become available in future phases cannot be obtained in the current phase.
• World chests located in high level zones will not ever spawn during early phases.
• The Stranglethorn Fishing Tournament will begin with the Phase 2 of Season of Discovery. Intrepid players who survive going to Stranglethorn Vale at level 25 need not bring a fishing pole.

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