🗝️ Mythic+ · Lesson 9 of 17

How Mythic+ Works

Mythic+ is WoW's endless dungeon ladder. Understanding the timer, keystones, and rewards makes every run make sense.

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Keys and levels

  • A keystone sets the dungeon's difficulty level; higher levels mean tougher enemies and better rewards.
  • Timing the dungeon upgrades your key; missing the timer still completes it but downgrades the key.
  • Your Mythic+ rating (score) comes from your best timed runs across all dungeons.

The timer and deaths

  • Each dungeon has a time limit; you must clear a set enemy percentage plus the bosses.
  • Every death subtracts time from the timer - dying is often worse than a slow pull.
  • You beat the timer with efficient pulling, not reckless speed.

Rewards

  • Finishing awards gear now and adds to your Great Vault choices next week.
  • Higher keys award higher item level, up to a cap.

Key takeaways

  • Time the key to upgrade it; deaths cost timer and often the run.
  • Your score is the sum of your best runs across all dungeons.
  • Every run feeds your weekly Great Vault.