World of Warcraft Unveils Patch 11.1.7 Twitch Drop: Adorned Half Shell

World of Warcraft has officially revealed a new Twitch Drop reward to celebrate both the release of Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor and the Twitch Summer Drops Fest. Players who tune in to any WoW stream between July 14 and August 11 for four cumulative hours will unlock the Adorned Half Shell, a stylish back transmog inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

🎉 Why This Drop Took a While

Unlike previous Dragonflight-era patches, Patch 11.1.7 launched on June 17 without an immediate Twitch Drop. The delay, however, was intentional—Blizzard saved the giveaway to coincide with Twitch’s seasonal event, aligning this cosmetic bonus with a broader campaign to drive community engagement.

🐢 What is the Adorned Half Shell?

The Adorned Half Shell is a back transmog item available to all races and classes. Visually similar to the Heroic Half Shell released via May’s Trading Post, this version includes East Asian-inspired accents and ornate detailing. When paired with the Vigilante Masks and Renaissance weapons from the same catalog, it offers the perfect setup for a TMNT-themed ensemble.

WoW content creator MrGM offered the first glimpse of the item’s appearance on social media, filling the void left by Blizzard and Twitch’s initial announcement lacking a preview image.

📺 How to Claim the Twitch Drop

1. Link your accounts: Connect your Twitch and Battle.net accounts via Twitch’s Connections page.
2. Watch any WoW stream: From July 14 to August 11, watch 4 hours of any World of Warcraft Twitch channel.
3. Claim the reward: Visit your Twitch Inventory page to claim the drop.
4. Receive your transmog: The Adorned Half Shell will appear in your Warband Collections tab within 24 hours.

📅 What Comes Next?

The timing of this Twitch Drop might hint at what’s around the corner. Since Dragonflight’s launch, Blizzard has maintained a near eight-week patch cadence. The current Twitch Drop ends on August 11, which strongly suggests that Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K’aresh could release as soon as August 12. While unconfirmed, this carefully aligned date certainly raises expectations.