Story of Classic World of Warcraft with Nobbel87

Classic Posted 2019/05/26 at 5:06 PM by perculia

Classic-onlyclassic.wowhead.comTalent CalculatorItem DatabaseModel ViewerAllianceHordeFour years have passed since the mortal races banded together and stood united against the might of the Burning Legion. Though Azeroth was saved, the tenuous pact between the Horde and the Alliance has all but evaporated. The drums of war thunder once again.HordeOrcsWarcraft 3

Learn more about the Orcs on Wowhead:

Racials

Axe Specialization - Skill with Axes and Two-Handed Axes increased by 5.
Blood Fury - Increases base melee attack power by 25% for 15 sec and reduces healing effects on you by 50% for 25 sec.
Command - Damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets increased by 5%.
Hardiness - Chance to resist Stun effects increased by an additional 25%.

Benefits:

Command is strong for Hunters and Warlocks in PvP and solo situations, but pets are usually sacrificed or die easily in raid situations.
Blood Fury is very strong for melee DPS such as Warriors, Rogues and Enhancement shaman.
Axe Specialization is very attractive for Warriors, opening up alternate DPS gearing options and builds.
, Horn of the Dire Wolf, Horn of the Timber Wolf

The identity of the Horde is once again called into question in Battle for Azeroth, as Saurfang and others question the controversial leadership choices of Sylvanas Windrunner. Most recently, we saw Saurfang find Thrall and convince him to return to the Horde in “Safe Haven.”

Trolls

Learn more about the Trolls on Wowhead:
Racials

Beast Slaying: Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Berserking: Increases your casting and attack speed by 10% to 30%. At full health the speed increase is 10% with a greater effect up to 30% if you are badly hurt when you activate Berserking. Lasts 10 sec.
Bow Specialization: Skill with Bow Weapons increased by 5.
Regeneration: Health regeneration rate increased by 10%. 10% of total Health regeneration may continue during combat.
Throwing Specialization: Skill with Throwing Weapons increased by 5.

Benefits:

Berserking is an incredibly powerful cooldown for casters, healers, and Warrior tanks in PvE situations.
Beast Slaying shines in situational PvE encounters and soloing.
Bow Specialization is one of the reasons why Trolls are preferred Hunters.

The Darkspear Tribe, fleeing the corrupt Zalazane on Echo Isles, start questing in the Valley of Trials in Durotar by the Orcs.

Trolls can purchase the following mounts from Zjolnir at any reputation level. All other factions must be Exalted with Darkspear Trolls to purchase them.

Requires Journeyman Riding: Swift Orange Raptor, Swift Olive Raptor, Swift Blue Raptor
Requires Apprentice Riding: Whistle of the Violet Raptor, Whistle of the Turquoise Raptor, Whistle of the Emerald Raptor

 

Dungeons and Raids:

Notable loot from Zul'Farrak, a level 44-54 instance, includes: Zum'rah's Vexing Cane, Bad Mojo Mask, Jinxed Hoodoo Kilt, Gahz'rilla Scale Armor, Sang'thraze the Deflector/Jang'thraze the Protector, when merged, form Sul'thraze the Lasher
Notable loot from Sunken Temple includes: Embrace of the Wind Serpent. Dragon's Call, Firebreather, Spire of Hakkar, Blade of the Wretched, Warrior's Embrace, Crest of Supremacy. This is also an important zone for completing Class Quests.
Zul'Gurub is the original troll raid, added to the game in patch 1.7 in order to create a step between small dungeon groups and 40-man raids. The raid consists of 10 different bosses, with the final boss being Hakkar, the Soulflayer itself. Defeating creatures inside the raid provides reputation with Zandalar Tribe, with a full clear rewarding around 3000 reputation with the faction.
Notable Loot: Zin'rokh, Destroyer of Worlds, Nat Pagle's Fish Terminator, Heart of Hakkar, Swift Razzashi Raptor, Swift Zulian Tiger, Primal Hakkari Items, Zul'Gurub Class Trinkets.

In Battle for Azeroth, Vol'jin, now a spirit after his death in early Legion, tries to sort out the mystery of who appointed Sylvanas Warchief. He also helps advise Princess Talanji, now the ruler of the Zandalari, as that troll race also joins the Horde. We've examined his story in more detail in a past Nobbel87 lore spotlight, Story of the Afterlife and Shadowlands - Who Touched Vol'jin's Spirit:

Tauren

Learn more about the Tauren on Wowhead:

Racials

Cultivation: Herbalism skill increased by 15.
Endurance: Total Health increased by 5%.
Nature Resistance: Nature Resistance increased by 10.
War Stomp: Stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.

Benefits:

War Stomp is a good cooldown for tanks in dungeon situations.
Cultivation assists with Herbalism, which is a great moneymaker.

Tauren can purchase the following mounts from Harb Clawhoof at any reputation level. All other factions must be Exalted with Thunder Bluff to purchase them.

Requires Journeyman Riding: Great Gray Kodo, Great Brown Kodo, Great White Kodo
Requires Apprentice Riding: Brown Kodo, Gray Kodo

Tauren begin questing in Mulgore and have many quests in Thousand Needles and The Barrens.

In Battle for Azeroth, Cairne's son Baine Bloodhoof now leads the Tauren, frequently clashing with Sylvanas, including returning the body of Derek Proudmoore to Jaina against the Warchief's orders. In Rise of Azshara, we'll see his clash reach a dramatic confrontation with the latest step of the 8.2 War Campaign, and some peaceful resolution for Baine and his family in the Tauren Heritage Armor Quest.

Undead

Learn more about the Undead on Wowhead:

Racials

Cannibalize: When activated, regenerates 7% of total health every 2 sec for 10 sec. Only works on Humanoid or Undead corpses within 5 yds. Any movement, action, or damage taken while Cannibalizing will cancel the effect.
Shadow Resistance: Shadow Resistance increased by 10.
Underwater Breathing: Underwater breath lasts 300% longer than normal.
Will of the Forsaken: Provides immunity to Charm, Fear and Sleep while active. May also be used while already afflicted by Charm, Fear or Sleep. Lasts 5 sec.

Benefits:

Will of the Forsaken is a very strong ability in PvP situations.
Cannibalize is a strong leveling ability, providing health regeneration/

Undead can purchase the following mounts from Zachariah Post at any reputation level. All other factions must be Exalted with Undercity to purchase them.

Notable loot from Scholomance:

Notable Loot: Alanna's Embrace, Headmaster's Charge, Frightalon, Barovian Family Sword, Staff of Metanoia, Iceblade Hacker, Intricately Runed Shield, Shadowy Mail Greaves, Ancient Bone Bow, Ghoul Skin Leggings, Libram of Divinity, Totem of Sustaining
Tier 0: All Helms, Boots of Valor, Dreadmist Mantle, Shadowcraft Boots, Magister's Mantle
Necropile set: Necropile Boots, Necropile Cuffs, Necropile Leggings, Necropile Mantle, Necropile Robe
Cadaverous set: Cadaverous Armor, Cadaverous Belt, Cadaverous Gloves, Cadaverous Leggings, Cadaverous Walkers
Bloodmail set: Bloodmail Belt, Bloodmail Boots, Bloodmail Gauntlets, Bloodmail Hauberk, Bloodmail Legguards
Deathbone set: Deathbone Chestplate, Deathbone Gauntlets, Deathbone Girdle, Deathbone Legguards, Deathbone Sabatons
Recipes: Recipe: Flask of Supreme Power, Pattern: Robe of the Void, Recipe: Major Mana Potion

Notable loot from Scarlet Monastery:

Notable Loot: , Torturing Poker, Illusionary Rod, Ravager, Mograine's Might, Whitemane's Chapeau
Chain of the Scarlet Crusade Set: Scarlet Belt, Scarlet Boots, Scarlet Chestpiece, Scarlet Gauntlets, Scarlet Leggings, Scarlet Wristguards

Sylvanas is a complicated and mysterious character in Battle for Azeroth, ordering the Burning of Teldrassil. In the Warbringers: Sylvanas cinematic short, we relive the tragic moments of her death at the hands of Arthas, and in the Blood Elf Heritage Armor Quest, we experience the fall of Quel'Thalas.

Sylvanas is also the subject of controversy due to a recent interview on the Wrathgate, hinting she knew more about the event than the game originally revealed. As part of this event in Wrath, we learned of the treachery of Varimathras, who later became a boss in Antorus and had ominous things to say about her rule.

Warcraft III

You can read an account of the battle in the in-game book Archimonde's Return and the Flight to Kalimdor, which counts towards the achievement.
You'll be able to relive these events in Warcraft III Reforged, announced at BlizzCon 2018. Check out our recap of the major Warcraft III announcements.
If you purchase the "Spoils of War" Edition, you can unlock a Meat Wagon Mount in WoW with the start of Patch 8.1.

AllianceHuman

Learn more about humans on Wowhead:

Racials

Diplomacy: Reputation gains increased by 10%.
Mace Specialization: Skill with Maces and Two-Handed Maces increased by 5.
Perception: Dramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.
Sword Specialization: Skill with Swords and Two-Handed Swords increased by 5.
The Human Spirit: Spirit increased by 5%.

Benefits:

Human Priests are a popular choice due to The Human Spirit having good synergy with Spiritual Guidance and providing additional mana regeneration.
Human Rogues are a popular choice due to Mace Specialization and Sword Specialization increasing your melee damage potential. These racials also benefit Protection and Retribution Paladins.
Human Warriors are also a popular choice due to Mace Specialization and Sword Specialization as the extra weapon damage from the racials will improve their threat generation.
Perception is a solid racial for PvP in detecting Druids and Rogues.
Diplomacy helps you hit Exalted faster on those reputation grinds--great if you are a collector interested in rewards like mounts.

Humans begin questing in Elwynn Forest, a quiet countryside zone bordering Stormwind. Here players will encounter kobolds, the Defias, and the infamous Hogger! Other human-themed zones include Duskwood, Westfall, Redridge Mountains, and Dustwallow Marsh.

Humans can purchase the following mounts from Gregor MacVince and Merideth Carlson at any reputation level. All other factions must be Exalted with Stormwind to purchase them.

Requires Journeyman Riding: Swift Palomino, Swift Brown Steed, Swift White Steed
Requires Apprentice Riding: Pinto Bridle, Chestnut Mare Bridle, Brown Horse Bridle

Related Dungeons:

Notable loot from the Stockades: Kam's Walking Stick, Iron Knuckles, Prison Shank. Defias Renegade Ring
Notable loot from Deadmines: Smite's Mighty Hammer, Cookie's Tenderizer, Emberstone Staff, Cruel Barb
Defias Leather set: Blackened Defias Armor, Blackened Defias Belt, Blackened Defias Boots, Blackened Defias Gloves, Blackened Defias Leggings

Back in Classic, Alliance and Horde completed lengthy questlines to access Onyxia. Learn more in our Classic Onyxia Attunement Guide.

In Battle for Azeroth, Anduin Wrynn is all grown up, ruling the Alliance after the death of Varian at the Broken Shore.

Night Elves

Learn more about Night Elves on Wowhead:

Racials

Nature Resistance: Nature Resistance increased by 10.
Wisp Spirit: Transform into a wisp upon death, increasing movement speed by 50%.
Quickness: Dodge chance increased by 1%.
Shadowmeld: Activate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Night Elf Rogues and Druids with Shadowmeld are more difficult to detect while stealthed or prowling.

No Night Elf racials provide benefits to professions, stats, weapon skill, or reputation.

Night Elves begin in Teldrassil, learning about the recent political changes in Darnassus and threat of the Emerald Nightmare. Other zones which focus on night elf lore include Darkshore, Ashenvale, Desolace, Feralas, Felwood, and .

Night Elves can purchase the following mounts from Lelanai at any reputation level. All other factions must be Exalted with Darnassus to purchase them.

Requires Journeyman Riding: Reins of the Swift Stormsaber, Reins of the Swift Mistsaber, Reins of the Swift Frostsaber
Requires Apprentice Riding: Reins of the Spotted Frostsaber, Reins of the Striped Frostsaber, Reins of the Striped Nightsaber

Related dungeons:

Notable loot from Wailing Caverns: Snakeskin Bag, Boahn's Fang, Venomstrike, Deep Fathom Ring.
Embrace of the Viper set: Belt of the Fang, Footpads of the Fang, Gloves of the Fang, Leggings of the Fang, Armor of the Fang

Notable loot from Blackfathom Deeps: Tortoise Armor, Naga Heartpiercer, Reef Axe, Rod of the Sleepwalker, Strike of the Hydra
Notable loot from Dire Maul:

East Wing: Quel'dorai Channeling Rod, Tempest Talisman, Clever Hat, Helm of Awareness, Fiendish Machete, Ring of Demonic Guile, Ring of Demonic Potency
West Wing: Petrified Bark Shield, Mindtap Talisman, Force Imbued Gauntlets, Blade of the New Moon, Vigilance Charm, Timeworn Mace, Silvermoon Leggings
North Wing: Unsophisticated Hand Cannon, Jagged Bone Fist, Gordok Nose Ring, Kreeg's Mug, Monstrous Glaive, Kromcrush's Chestplate, Cho'Rush's Blade, Observer's Shield, Barbarous Blade, Crown of the Ogre King, Leggings of Destruction
Tribute Chest: Barrier Shield, Rod of the Ogre Magi, Unyielding Maul, Mindsurge Robe, Scarab Plate Helm, Counterattack Lodestone

Unlocking Ahn’qiraj was a lengthy process, read all about it in our Ahn'QIraj War Effort post. Years later, Ahn'Qiraj remains a popular destination for transmog farming, with items like Kalimdor's Revenge and Dark Edge of Insanity.

Much of the story of Old God corruption and the Emerald Nightmare makes a return in Battle for Azeroth. After the Burning of Teldrassil, Tyrande undergoes the Night Warrior Ritual to fight back against the Forsaken. In Patch 8.2, we encounter the Prison of N’Zoth and revisit the whispers of Il'gynoth, from the Emerald Nightmare, a raid from Legion.

We've also covered the story of the Night Elves in a bit more detail in The Story of Cenarius:

Gnomes

Learn more about Gnomes on Wowhead:
Racials

Arcane Resistance: Arcane Resistance increased.
Expansive Mind: Intelligence increased by 5%.
Engineering Specialization: Engineering skill increased by 15.
Escape Artist: Escape the effects of any immobilization or movement speed reduction effect.

Benefits:

Gnomes are a solid choice for Mages and Warlocks due to Expansive Mind, as Intellect increases the mana pool and chance to critically hit with spells.
The Engineering bonus is beneficial as Engineering is a strong profession for both PvE and PvP.
Escape Artist is a good racial for PvP.

Gnomes start off questing in Coldridge Valley, a subsection of Dun Morogh that also serves as the starting area of the Dwarves. The gnomes now make their home in Ironforge; they have made efforts to retake their beloved former city as well. Some notable loot from the Gnomeregan dungeon includes Hydrocane, Toxic Revenger, Electrocutioner Leg, Manual Crowd Pummeler, Electromagnetic Gigaflux Reactivator.

Gnomes can purchase the following mounts from Milli Featherwhistle in Dun Morogh at any reputation level. All other factions must be Exalted with Gnomeregan to purchase them.

Requires Journeyman Riding: Swift Green Mechanostrider, Swift White Mechanostrider, Swift Yellow Mechanostrider
Requires Apprentice Riding: Red Mechanostrider, Blue Mechanostrider, Green Mechanostrider, Unpainted Mechanostrider

In Battle for Azeroth, the Gnomes now have a separate starting zone experience from the Dwarves, and even reclaimed part of Gnomeregan during leading up to Cataclysm. Gnomeregan remains a dungeon, but it's also now a battle pet dungeon with cute mechanical pets to collect!

Gelbin Mekkatorque is now in a coma, following his heroic stand at Dazar’alor, helping Jaina infiltrate the city, and we’ll get more Gnomish lore soon in the new zone Mechagon and Gnome Heritage Armor, coming in 8.2.

Dwarves

Learn more about Dwarves on Wowhead:

Racials

Find Treasure: Allows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap
Frost Resistance: Increases Frost Resistance by 10.
Gun Specialization: Guns skill increased by 5.
Stoneform: While active, grants immunity to Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects. In addition, Armor increased by 10%. Lasts 8 sec.

Benefits:

Stoneform is a strong racial for PvP, and also has some niche use in PvE as a defensive cooldown or a way to remove debuffs.

Dwarves can purchase the following mounts from Veron Amberstill in Dun Morogh at any reputation level. All other factions must be Exalted with Ironforge to purchase them.

Requires Journeyman Riding: Swift White Ram, Swift Brown Ram, Swift Gray Ram
Requires Apprentice Riding: Gray Ram, Brown Ram, White Ram

Dwarves begin in Dun Morogh, both learning about the cheerful local culture in the mountainous region, and also investigating the radiation surrounding Gnomeregan. Zones with Dwarven or Titan themes include Uldaman, Loch Modan, Badlands, and Blackrock Mountain.

Related dungeons:

Notable loot from Uldaman: Ironshod Bludgeon, Galgann's Fireblaster, Grimlok's Charge, Cragfists, The Rockpounder, Archaedic Stone
Notable loot from Blackrock Depths: Circle of Flame, Ironfoe, Kindling Stave, Angerforge's Battle Axe, Lord General's Sword, Hand of Justice, The Emperor's New Cape, Guiding Stave of Wisdom
Recipes: Formula: Smoking Heart of the Mountain, Plans: Dark Iron Pulverizer, Formula: Enchant Weapon - Fiery Weapon, Schematic: Goblin Jumper Cables XL, Plans: Dark Iron Plate
Savage Gladiator Set (Ring of Law): Savage Gladiator Helm, Savage Gladiator Chain, Savage Gladiator Leggings, Savage Gladiator Greaves, Savage Gladiator Grips

We’ve done a character spotlight on Moira Thaurissan (Bronzebeard), who grew to rule the Dark Iron Dwarves after the death of her husband.

In Battle for Azeroth, the Dark Iron Dwarves can be recruited as an Allied Race. In the Dark Iron Recruitment Scenario, Ironfoe is stolen and the Black Anvil is damaged, courtesy of the Venture Company. As you repair the anvil by empowering the Fragment of Molten Core, you learn that a group of Dark Iron cultists is working to bring Ragnaros back, as the true leader of the Dark Iron. You can also learn more about the history of the Dwarves by completing the Dwarven Heritage Armor Quest.

As for her father, Magni Bronzebeard turned into a diamond leading up to Cataclysm, returning to life leading up to Legion. He now tries to heal Azeroth, giving us the Heart of Azeroth necklaces to absorb Azerite.

Molten Core

Quick Facts
Release Date: November 23, 2004 (Patch 1.0.0)
Loot level: Item Level 66 (Tier 1) and 76 (Tier 2 from Ragnaros)
Raid Size: 40 players
Advised Level: 60 (Players can zone in as low as 58 and have the attunement at 55)
Lockout Duration: One Week
Related Faction: Hydraxian Waterlords
Attunement: Not required to enter, but Attunement to the Core eases the entry to the raid, allowing players to teleport in and not having to go through Blackrock Depths.

Encounters

The Molten Core is located beyond Blackrock Depths in the deepest part of Blackrock Mountain. It is the home of Ragnaros the Firelord--one of the four elemental lieutenants of the Old Gods--and his elemental minions. Molten has been available since World of Warcraft's launch and was the most challenging content in the game until patch 1.6 released Blackwing Lair.

Notable Loot: Tier 1 Sets, Legs for Tier 2 Sets, Eye of Sulfuras (Required for Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros), Bindings of the Windseeker and Bindings of the Windseeker (Required for Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker), Talisman of Binding Shard, The Eye of Divinity, Ancient Petrified Leaf.

In later expansions, we interact with more of the Elemental Lords, including Ragnaros once again in the Firelands. Most recently in Battle for Azeroth, the Dark Iron Dwarves are trying to resurrect him yet again. Learn more about the most-recent developments for the elements in Elemental Rebirth and Rebellion in BFA.

Blackwing Lair

Quick Facts
Release Date: July 12, 2005 (Patch 1.6.0)
Loot level: 76 (Tier 2)
Raid Size: 40 players
Advised Level: 60
Lockout Duration: One Week
Attunement: Not required to enter, but Blackhand's Command eases the entry to the raid, allowing players to teleport in and not having to go through Blackrock Spire.

Encounters

Blackwing Lair can be found at the very height of Blackrock Spire and is a 40-man raid instance. It is there in the dark recesses of the mountain's peak that Nefarian has begun to unfold the final stages of his plan to destroy Ragnaros once and for all and lead his army to undisputed supremacy over all the races of Azeroth. To this end, he has recently begun efforts to bolster his forces, much as his father Deathwing had attempted to do in ages past.

Notable Loot: Tier 2 Sets (Except legs and helms), Claw of the Black Drake, Dragonbreath Hand Cannon, Chromatically Tempered Sword, Elementium Ore, , Head of Nefarian.
In Battle for Azeroth, the Black and Chromatic dragonflights may be returning in a big way, which you can read all about in our articles Dragonflights of the Old Gods and Mystery of the Dragon Isles and Blacktalon Agents of Wrathion.

Naxxramas

Quick Facts
Release Date: June 19, 2006 (Patch 1.11.0)
Loot level: 86-92 (Tier 3)
Raid Size: 40 players
Advised Level: 60
Lockout Duration: One week
Related Faction: Argent Dawn
Attunement: The Dread Citadel - Naxxramas (Requires Honored with Argent Dawn)
Loot List: Click here

Encounters

The Arachnid Quarter
Anub'Rekhan
Grand Widow Faerlina
Maexxna

The Military Quarter

The Plague Quarter
Noth the Plaguebringer
Heigan the Unclean
Loatheb

The Construct Quarter

Frostwyrm Lair

Naxxramas is a giant necropolis floating over Stratholme, in Eastern Plaguelands. It has the questionable honor to serve as the seat of one of the Lich King's most powerful officers, the dreaded lich Kel'Thuzad.

The instance is the final 40 man raid of Classic. It consists of four different wings which, when cleared, grant access to the Frostwyrm Lair (a fifth and final wing). The first four wings are, in order of ascending difficulty: Arachnid, Plague, Military, Construct. Progression is non-linear - raids may select their own path to the final lair.

Notable Loot: Corrupted Ashbringer, The Phylactery of Kel'Thuzad, Splinter of Atiesh, Tier 3 Sets, Shoulder enchants from Sapphiron (Might of the Scourge, Fortitude of the Scourge, Power of the Scourge, and Resilience of the Scourge).

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