Key takeaways
- Season 2 Mythic+ began August 18, 2026 in North America and August 19 in Europe (Icy Veins).
- The dungeon pool is Altar of Fangs, The Blinding Vale, Den of Nalorakk, Murder Row, Voidscar Arena, Kings' Rest, Ruby Life Pools and Temple of Sethraliss (Raider.IO).
- Timed +10 keys drop Hero 3/6 (item level 311) and put Myth 1/6 (318) in the Great Vault (Icy Veins).
- Patch 12.1.5 added Midnight Keystone Myth: Season 2 for a 3600 rating, rewarding the Venomous Contender title and Timelost Saddle (Blizzard).
- On November 12, 2026 the US top 1% rating cutoff on Raider.IO was 3,791 and the top 0.1% cutoff was 4,059 (Raider.IO).
Midnight Mythic+ Season 2 runs eight dungeons: five from Midnight (including the new Altar of Fangs) and three returning dungeons from Battle for Azeroth and Dragonflight. The season opened on August 18, 2026 in North America and August 19 in Europe, and patch 12.1.5 added a new top goal, Keystone Myth, for reaching a 3600 rating. Timed +10 keys are the main breakpoint: they drop Hero 3/6 gear, put Myth 1/6 in your Great Vault and can drop Ascendant Venomstones. This guide covers the dungeon pool with timers, affixes by key level, loot item levels, vault rules, seasonal rewards and current rating cutoffs.
Checked against Blizzard's 12.1.5 update notes, Raider.IO season data and Icy Veins' Season 2 guides on November 12, 2026.
What dungeons are in Mythic+ Season 2?
Five Midnight dungeons and three returning dungeons: two from Battle for Azeroth and one from Dragonflight. Altar of Fangs is the only brand new one, added in patch 12.1.
| Dungeon | Origin | Keystone timer |
|---|---|---|
| Altar of Fangs | Midnight (new in 12.1) | 30:00 |
| The Blinding Vale | Midnight | 30:00 |
| Den of Nalorakk | Midnight | 32:00 |
| Murder Row | Midnight | 34:00 |
| Voidscar Arena | Midnight | 30:00 |
| Kings' Rest | Battle for Azeroth | 33:00 |
| Ruby Life Pools | Dragonflight | 28:00 |
| Temple of Sethraliss | Battle for Azeroth | 32:00 |
Timers come from Raider.IO's season data. The returning dungeons are reached through the Timeways: a golden portal at 53.3, 66.1 in Silvermoon City, next to the NPCs Lindormi and Agmera. Timing a +10 or higher in any dungeon unlocks its teleport.
Among the top 1,000 runs on Raider.IO as of November 12, Den of Nalorakk (350 runs) and Murder Row (250) were the most pushed dungeons, and Altar of Fangs was the least (34). The highest timed key in that sample was a +25 Den of Nalorakk.
What are the Mythic+ affixes in Season 2?
Affixes stack up as key level rises: a new helper affix at +2, Xal'atath's Bargains from +5, Fortified and Tyrannical from +7, and Xal'atath's Guile from +12.
| Key level | Affixes | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| +2 to +4 | Lindormi's Guidance | New in Midnight; helps newer players learn routes and mob counts and softens deaths |
| +5 to +11 | One Xal'atath's Bargain per week | Ascendant, Voidbound, Pulsar or Devour; buffs players or enemies depending on how the group handles it |
| +7 to +9 | Fortified or Tyrannical | Alternates weekly |
| +10 and up | Fortified and Tyrannical | Both active every week |
| +12 and up | Xal'atath's Guile | Replaces the Bargain; each death removes 15 seconds from the timer |
Fortified gives non-boss enemies 20% more health and up to 20% more damage. Tyrannical gives bosses 25% more health and up to 15% more damage for bosses and their minions. For the week of November 10, Raider.IO lists the US rotation as Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant, Fortified, Tyrannical and Xal'atath's Guile.
How to handle each Bargain
- Ascendant: the orbs carry huge absorb shields, so plan dispels, interrupts, displacements and other stops instead of trying to kill them.
- Voidbound: the whole group swaps to the Voidbound Emissary and kicks every Dark Prayer cast.
- Pulsar: a simple affix with a long window; many groups stack so Pulsars clear instantly.
- Devour: healer dispels cover only two of the five Devours, so players should clear their own with class or racial abilities such as Stoneform.
What item level does Mythic+ loot drop in Season 2?
End-of-run loot goes from Champion 2/6 (295) at +2 to Hero 3/6 (311) at +10, and the Great Vault caps at Myth 1/6 (318) from +10.
| Key level | End of run | Great Vault |
|---|---|---|
| +2 and +3 | Champion 2/6 (295) | Hero 1/6 (305) |
| +4 | Champion 3/6 (298) | Hero 2/6 (308) |
| +5 | Champion 4/6 (302) | Hero 2/6 (308) |
| +6 | Hero 1/6 (305) | Hero 3/6 (311) |
| +7 | Hero 1/6 (305) | Hero 4/6 (315) |
| +8 and +9 | Hero 2/6 (308) | Hero 4/6 (315) |
| +10 and up | Hero 3/6 (311) | Myth 1/6 (318) |
Crests follow the same ladder. Icy Veins lists Champion Mistcrests from +2 and +3, Hero Mistcrests from +4 to +8 and Myth Mistcrests from +9 and higher. Since the week of October 20, keys at +10 and above can also drop Ascendant Venomstones; ten of them raise the item level of a fully upgraded Season 2 weapon, trinket or necklace at the Catalyst in Silvermoon City.
How does the Great Vault work for Mythic+?
Complete 1, 4 and 8 dungeons in a week to unlock three choices in the dungeon row. The item level of every choice depends on your highest run of the week, not the average.
- Heroic, Mythic and Timewalking dungeons all count toward the 1/4/8 thresholds.
- A plain Mythic 0 puts Champion 4/6 (302) in the vault.
- Vault rewards unlock after weekly maintenance: Tuesdays in North America and Wednesdays in Europe.
- Filling at least three vault slots also offers a Nebulous Voidcore, a bonus roll you can spend after a Mythic+ run. A Voidcore used in a +10 or higher awards a Myth 1/6 item.
- If nothing in the vault is useful, you can take Thalassian Tokens of Merit instead (2, 4 or 6 depending on slots unlocked) and trade them for crests, gold or a Spark of Tides.
For the full picture across raids and delves, see the Season 2 gearing guide.
What are the Season 2 Mythic+ rewards?
Rating milestones award a title, two mounts and a Catalyst charge, and patch 12.1.5 added a 3600 rating goal on top.
| Achievement | Rating | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Keystone Master: Season 2 | 2,000 | Breath of Blight mount; also grants Midnight Season 2: Serpent Scion (a Catalyst charge) if you do not have it yet |
| Midnight Keystone Legend: Season 2 | 3,000 | Breath of Ruin mount |
| Midnight Keystone Myth: Season 2 | 3,600 | "the Venomous Contender" title and Timelost Saddle |
| Dungeon teleports | Timed +10 per dungeon | Teleport to that dungeon |
Blizzard says the Keystone Myth requirement was set using current rating data and the rewards still to come this season. The new Kith'ix raid and the Labyrinth of Kindo'jan are meant to help players gear for those higher keys, and 12.1.5 also brought targeted tuning for outlier dungeons.
What rating puts you in the top 1% this season?
On November 12, 2026, Raider.IO's US cutoffs were:
| Bracket | Minimum rating (US, all factions) |
|---|---|
| Top 0.1% | 4,059 |
| Top 1% | 3,791 |
| Top 10% | 3,294 |
| Top 25% | 3,008 |
| Top 40% | 2,682 |
Raider.IO also tracked how much of its US population had reached each achievement: about 26% held Keystone Legend (3,000) and about 58% held Keystone Master (2,000). These numbers move every day, so check again before a final push.
Which specs should you bring to Season 2 keys?
High-key groups have settled on Arms Warrior, Subtlety Rogue and Elemental Shaman for damage, Blood Death Knight to tank and Holy Paladin to heal. The full breakdown, including how much the October 27 hotfixes shift things, is in the Season 2 class tier list. At normal key levels, a player who knows the route matters more than the spec.
What is happening in Mythic+ this week?
The week of November 10 is the Midnight Dungeon Event, according to Icy Veins' weekly list: end bosses in dungeons drop an extra item, and Mythic+ runs give a bit of extra loot. It is a good week to fill all three vault slots and spend any spare Voidcores. Patch 12.1.5 also fixed a Murder Row bug where Zaen Bladesorrow's Murder in a Row could assign a safe spot to the wrong barrel.
What should you know about Altar of Fangs?
Altar of Fangs is the only new dungeon this season, with three bosses: Rav'i, The Writhing Coil and Zul'jan. Icy Veins' dungeon guide highlights a few mechanics that cause most wipes.
- Ritual Chieftain (trash): its Unstable Totem pulses group-wide damage until the mob dies, and Blood Sacrifice adds more damage and absorbs. Kill it as fast as possible.
- Paralyzing Shots: a high-priority dispel; immunities and movement-impairment removals such as Blessing of Freedom or Tiger's Lust also clear it.
- Rav'i: during the Ssscavenging channel, soak the Messy Eater puddles or they explode as Carrion Burst. Tanks keep the boss away from Fresh Meat corpses so she does not gain Scent of Blood.
- The Writhing Coil: interrupt Toxic Barrage three times to avoid Toxic Atrophy. In the Uncoil intermission, the five Uncoiled Writhes' remaining health becomes the boss's health, so cleave them hard and stay clear when they reassemble.
Altar of Fangs had the fewest runs among the top 1,000 keys on Raider.IO, so expect fewer groups to list it at high levels.
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FAQ
What dungeons are in Mythic+ Season 2?
Altar of Fangs, The Blinding Vale, Den of Nalorakk, Murder Row and Voidscar Arena from Midnight, plus Kings' Rest and Temple of Sethraliss from Battle for Azeroth and Ruby Life Pools from Dragonflight.
What key level gives Myth gear in the Great Vault?
A timed or completed +10 or higher puts Myth 1/6 (item level 318) in your Great Vault dungeon row for the next week.
What rating do you need for Keystone Myth in Season 2?
3600. The Midnight Keystone Myth: Season 2 achievement was added in patch 12.1.5 and rewards the Venomous Contender title and the Timelost Saddle.
What are the Season 2 Keystone Master and Legend mounts?
Keystone Master at 2,000 rating gives the Breath of Blight, and Keystone Legend at 3,000 gives the Breath of Ruin. Both are skeletal bird mounts.
How do dungeon teleports work in Season 2?
Time a +10 or higher in a dungeon to unlock its teleport. Portals to the returning dungeons are also in the Timeways room through the golden portal in Silvermoon City.
What does Xal'atath's Guile do?
At +12 and above it replaces the Bargain affixes, and each player death subtracts 15 seconds from the remaining timer.
Do Mythic+ dungeons drop Ascendant Venomstones?
Yes. Since the week of October 20, keys at +10 and above can drop Ascendant Venomstones, which raise the item level of fully upgraded weapons, trinkets and necklaces.
Sources
- Blizzard: Midnight's 12.1.5 Content Update is Now Live
- Blizzard: 12.1.5 Content Update Notes
- Raider.IO API: Midnight Mythic+ season and dungeon data
- Raider.IO API: Season 2 rating cutoffs (US)
- Raider.IO API: Current Mythic+ affixes (US)
- Icy Veins: Midnight Mythic+ Season 2 Guide
- Icy Veins: Great Vault Guide
- Icy Veins: Gear Upgrading Guide, Midnight Season 2
- Icy Veins: Midnight Weekly To-Do List
- Icy Veins: Altar of Fangs Dungeon Guide
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