Players of the classic World of Warcraft game will notice a “shadow figure” in stage 6

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Summary

  • The Shadowy Figure is back in WoW Classic Phase 6, stalking players in Ahn'Qiraj.

  • She whispers of the Old Gods, fueling speculation that she could be Xal'atath.

  • Fans are wondering if Blizzard will link Season of Discovery to modern WoW via Xal'atath.

The shadow figure is back Classic World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 6, this time watching players progress through Ahn'Qiraj from the sidelines. This mysterious individual's continued association with the Void, the Old Gods, and other dark patterns adds further fuel to speculation that the Shadow Figure is none other than Xal'atath, the main antagonist World of Warcraft: The War Within.

During the first phase of the Season of Discovery, Classic World of Warcraft Fans met a mysterious Shadow Figure that helped them create the Void-Touched Armament – some of the best equipment available at this level. She reappeared in stages 2 and 3 to help players craft even more powerful equipment, although she was nowhere to be found in either of the first two stages of the ending.

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However now it Classic World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 6 has arrived, Shadowy Figure has been spotted again. This means that unlike the previous stages, the Shadow character does not help World of Warcraft characters crafting items – instead, he is seen watching the player from the off-limits areas around the Ruin and Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. Given her investment in the Void, it's not particularly surprising to see her here, as it's the home of C'Thun, the first Old God fan meeting in World of Warcraft.

Shadow character in WoW Classic Season of Discovery Phase 6

Although players cannot interact with the Shadow Figure directly, fans who use the Sign of the Void to imbue their weapon with a shadow cosmetic effect while in Ahn'Qiraj will receive a whisper from her: “Ah, the so-called 'Old Gods' … washed away. Boring and misguided as ever… but useful in its own way.” This whisper is quite similar to the private musings of Xal'atath – the priestly artifact weapon turned antagonist World of Warcraft: The War Within – lending even more credence to theories that she and the Shadow Figure are one and the same.

“Ah, the so-called 'Old Gods'… were washed away. Boring and misleading as always… but useful in its own way.'

This enigmatic figure has sparked rampant speculation among gamers, and her latest appearance has only fueled those flames. Many are wondering if Blizzard will link Season of Discovery to modern WoW somehow via Xal'atath – perhaps as part of a “larger than life” encounter coming to Classic World of Warcraft experiment.

If so, fans will have to see it soon. Classic World of Warcraft Discovery Phase 7 season has been formally announced, and while it doesn't have a release date yet, players can expect the final big update to arrive shortly after the new year. With the end of Season of Discovery right around the corner, fans will have to see if the Shadowy Figure makes one last appearance before then.

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