How to Change Your Dungeon to Mythic in World of Warcraft

The Mythic difficulty in World of Warcraft (WoW) offers a challenging and rewarding experience for players seeking a step up from Heroic dungeons. Unlike Normal or Heroic difficulties, you cannot queue for Mythic dungeons through the Dungeon Finder tool. Instead, you must manually form a group and physically enter the dungeon. The process involves several key steps, and this article will guide you through them, along with answers to frequently asked questions to ensure you’re well-prepared for your Mythic adventures.

Starting Your Mythic Dungeon Journey

To change a dungeon to Mythic difficulty, follow these steps:

1. Form Your Group: Gather a party of five players. This can be with friends, guildmates, or by using the Premade Groups finder under the Group Finder window (default hotkey “I”). Mythic dungeons require good coordination and teamwork, so choose your group wisely.
2. Enter the Dungeon Portal: Once your group is assembled, head to the entrance portal of the dungeon you wish to undertake. Mythic dungeons are located in the same places as their Normal and Heroic counterparts.
3. Set Difficulty to Mythic: The party leader must set the dungeon difficulty to Mythic. This is done by right-clicking the leader’s portrait and selecting “Dungeon Difficulty” then choosing “Mythic.” There is no automated selection process for mythic and the leader must manually do it. It is also important to note that all players must be Level 70 to access the mythic setting.
4. Font of Power: Once inside the dungeon, you will find a Font of Power, a bronze object near the entrance. This is where you activate a Mythic+ dungeon if you have a Mythic Keystone. Otherwise, for Mythic 0 (M0) dungeons, the Font of Power is still the landmark that confirms you have successfully entered a mythic dungeon. If you have no key, the Font of Power cannot be interacted with, but shows you have entered the dungeon in Mythic difficulty.

If you have a Mythic Keystone:

1. Open the Mythic+ UI: Click on the Font of Power. This will open the Mythic+ UI.
2. Insert Your Keystone: Drag your Mythic Keystone from your inventory into the socket in the center of the UI window.
3. Start the Run: Clicking to activate your key, a 10 second countdown will begin for all players. After the countdown, the timer begins.

If you do not have a Mythic Keystone, you will be in a Mythic 0 (M0) dungeon. The main purpose of M0 is to get your first keystone of the week, but also used by players to gain loot for newly level 70 characters. There is also a small group of players who do “m0 tours” to complete all the dungeons in the current expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I get a Mythic Keystone?

You can obtain a Mythic Keystone through several methods:

• Looting your Great Vault: If you completed a Mythic+ dungeon the previous week, you have a chance to find a keystone in the Great Vault.
• Completing a Mythic+ dungeon: Successfully completing any Mythic+ dungeon will reward a new keystone.
• Completing a non-keystone Dragon Isles Mythic dungeon: The first time you complete a Mythic 0 dungeon of the current expansion each week, it will reward a keystone.

What is the difference between Mythic and Mythic+ dungeons?

Mythic dungeons (also known as Mythic 0 or M0) are the base difficulty level of Mythic dungeons. Mythic+ dungeons, on the other hand, are activated by using a Mythic Keystone in the Font of Power at the dungeon entrance. These dungeons feature scaling difficulty (indicated by the keystone’s level) and introduce affixes, which are additional modifiers that add extra challenges.

Why can’t I queue for Mythic dungeons?

Mythic dungeons, both M0 and Mythic+, are designed for pre-made groups who can communicate and coordinate strategies, so there is no automated dungeon finder. You must manually form a group, either with friends, guildmates, or by using the premade group finder.

Can I reset a Mythic dungeon?

Mythic dungeons have a weekly lockout for loot. This means you can only get loot from each boss once per week. Mythic+ dungeons, however, have no lockouts; you can complete them as many times as you like. You can only loot the final boss once a week in an M0 dungeon.

To reset a dungeon, use the “Reset Dungeons” button in your map/journal tab. Remember, however, that this will reset all dungeons and will not help if you are trying to clear a mythic for loot multiple times per week.

How often can I run Mythic+ dungeons?

You can run Mythic+ dungeons as many times as you like, provided at least one player in the party has a Mythic Keystone. The higher the level of the Mythic Keystone, the greater the challenge and rewards, such as higher item level loot.

What happens if we don’t complete a Mythic+ dungeon within the timer?

If you complete a Mythic+ dungeon but fail to beat the timer, the person who used the keystone will receive a new keystone for a random dungeon one level lower. The loot reward will also be slightly reduced.

Can I downgrade a Mythic Keystone?

Mythic keystones will downgrade if the dungeon is not completed within the timer or if the character who used the keystone leaves the dungeon. You’ll always get a new keystone of the same level or one level lower if it’s timed out.

What is the ‘M0 Tour’ I sometimes see in premade groups?

An “m0 tour” is when a group of players (often alts) go through all the M0 dungeons of the current expansion, usually to obtain loot for gearing up new characters.

What is the easiest Mythic dungeon?

Opinions vary but Shadowmoon Burial Grounds is generally considered one of the easiest Mythic+ dungeons due to its relatively straightforward layout and fewer bosses, but make sure to bring a group that can interrupt spells. The easiest M0 Dungeon would depend on player experience.

What gear level should I be for Mythic dungeons?

Depending on skill level, you should be 340+ for an M0 and 350-360+ for the average player wanting to start mythic+. Remember it will be easier for you to start M0s to gain gear.

How does Mythic+ loot work?

You receive loot based on the level of the Mythic+ dungeon and whether you completed it in time. Additionally, you gain Valor Points, which you can use to upgrade loot items to match the item level of the Heroic raid end-tier bosses.

How does the weekly reset affect Mythic dungeons?

Mythic dungeons reset weekly for loot purposes, meaning you can loot each boss once a week. Mythic+ dungeons, however, do not have this lockout. They can be run an unlimited number of times, with loot dropping each time you complete the instance.

How many times can I run a normal dungeon in WoW?

You can enter up to ten individual instanced zones per hour. The limit is per account, and cannot be avoided by changing characters. Mythic is affected by this limit, like all other instance based content.

What are affixes in Mythic+ dungeons?

Affixes are additional modifiers added to Mythic+ dungeons that increase their difficulty. They change weekly and affect various aspects of gameplay, from enemy health and damage to unique environmental conditions.

What is a mythic plus rating?

Mythic plus rating is an invisible point system based on the levels of dungeons you have completed and timed. For example, 2,000 Mythic+ rating is equivalent to completing a +15 in every dungeon both Tyrannical and Fortified. Since the achievement is based on rating instead of completing a +15, this means that you can complete a +14 in one dungeon and replace it with a +16 in another dungeon.

Understanding how to change your dungeons to mythic can greatly enhance your World of Warcraft experience, providing more challenges and better loot. Always remember to form your party carefully, use the right strategy, and enjoy the intense and rewarding gameplay that Mythic and Mythic+ dungeons have to offer. By following the steps outlined above and understanding these frequently asked questions, you’ll be well on your way to conquering these challenges.