Spooncraft

This was asked yesterday by a reader, I didn’t have the answer then but I do now. At least, I think I do.

Blizzard might change their stance on this just like they did the with the honor rest so who knows! I can report anything I want right now and it’d be in the realm of possibility. SO! With that said, here’s what’s going on with Season 3 and 4 Arena gear:

Season 3 and Season 4 gear after WotLK Launch
Sorry for the delay. Season 3 and season 4 items should still be on the vendors after Wrath of the Lich King launches. This means you could technically buy this gear at level 80 if you so choose. Bear in mind though that players will have their arena points wiped around the launch of the expansion, and will be unable to create teams and acquire points and ratings until season 5 begins. (src)

As for the merciless gladiator gear we can currently get with honor points:

Season 2 Gear after Patch 3.0.2
The honor items added in 3.0.2 are not really replacements for the merciless gear currently available. As such, this gear will not be replaced in 3.0.2. Players will still be able to get season 2 gear via the honor vendors. I believe season 2 gear will remain on the honor vendors for level 70 players after the launch of the expansion as well, though am not certain of this yet. (src)

So honestly, we can just pretend that the last week worth of PVP news with regard to honor points and patch 3.0.2 never happened.