Classic WoW Bug Resurfaces: 2005 Exploit Rediscovered

World of Warcraft's infamous Corrupted Blood incident has unexpectedly returned in the Season of Discovery, causing a stir among players. The issue, stemming from the Zul'Gurub raid in Phase 5, recreates the chaos of the original 2005 event.

The Zul'Gurub raid, reintroduced in September 2024, features Hakkar the Soulflayer and his devastating Corrupted Blood spell. This spell deals damage over time and spreads to nearby players, mirroring the original incident. While normally manageable with strong healing, its unintentional spread outside the raid has led to widespread infection in player cities.

Videos circulating on r/classicwow show the debuff spreading rapidly in Stormwind City, reminiscent of the "pet bombs" used in the original incident. Players are using healing spells to survive, highlighting the unexpected challenge.

The reappearance of Corrupted Blood has raised concerns, particularly regarding its potential impact on Hardcore realms where character death is permanent. While Blizzard has implemented previous fixes, the persistence of this issue underscores the lasting legacy of the Corrupted Blood incident. With Season of Discovery's seventh phase on the horizon, the question remains: when will Blizzard fully address this recurring problem?