4.3: Hour of Twilight Patch Notes - World of Warcraft

All of the 4.3 patch notes, covering classes, gameplay, bugs, the UI, etc.

4.3: Hour of Twilight Patch Notes - World of Warcraft

How's Your WoW Secutiry?

25 "Worst Passwords" of 2011 Revealed

If you're password is on that list the you should probably count on having a scammer steal your account. 

Boss Guide for Heroic Shadowfang Keep

The level 85 Heroic Shadowfang Keep is a nice update to the old favorite. In this guide to offing the bosses you see tactics and videos for..

1. Baron Ashbury
2. Baron Silverlaine
3. Commander Springvale
4. Lord Walden
5. Lord Godfrey

Here ya go: Heroic Shadowfang Keep Guide

300k Gold in 30 Days? Madness

Yet, the last time Jon Kenins ran the Gold Speed Run one guy did just that.

Three broke 200k, including Jon (he was 2nd place overall.)

Eleven broke 100k. 40 Broke 1k.

What do you think you could do? If he showed you how to do it?

Get more info here:
300k Gold in 30 Days, From Scratch

Heroic Blackrock Caverns Guide

Heroic Blackrock Caverns guide to bosses:

The first ability you’ll probably see him cast is an AoE ability called “Quake”. Everyone in your party will have a dust cloud under their feet, and will take roughly 9000 damage a second on heroic if you don’t move out of the cloud.

After the cast is finished, a total of 5 adds will spawn from the clouds (these still spawn even if you move out of the quake.) The adds will melee your tank for about 10k, so with 5 adds and the boss, your tank will need loads of healing. Even though you can kill the adds now, it’s easier to wait and take care of them with a later mechanic (Chains of Woe – Skullcracker).

To make the tank damage even worse, the boss will randomly do a “Mortal Strike” which will reduce the healing your tank receives by 25%. Because of this, you will want to use a defensive cooldown when the adds are up or your tank will get destroyed.

Here's the rest: Heroic Blackrock Caverns Guide

The Heroic Deadmines Guide

Running Deadmines on Heroic? Check out Gotwarcraft's guide to same:

The Heroic Deadmines Guide

Before you start, we have a pre-heroic checklist that you might find of use, especially if you’re not a veteran of the Heroics. It also includes a link to basic DPS, Heal, and Tank tactics. It’s here: Cataclysm Heroic Dungeons.

If you need the gold to pay for repairs, gear, potions, gems, enchants, mounts, 310% flying speed, pets, frivolous vanity gear, etc., then take a look at our gold guide or a far more extensive gold (and more) guide: WoW Crusher.
A lot of people, me included,  think that The Deadmines is one of the very best dungeons in the game. For the level 85 crowd it’s been touched up a bit with a couple of new challenges and a bit more difficulty.

WoW Hunter Guides

Hunters in Mists of Pandaria: Hunter minimum range (including the dead zone) and melee weapon use will be removed. It’s possible that Hunters won’t even be able to equip melee weapons. There are some other changes coming along regarding which Hunter spec can use which pets, but the expansion is a long ways away and all of that is subject to change.

Here’s our list of Hunter guides:

WoW Hunter Guides

Inscription Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

This is pretty much a Who, What, Why, When, Where for Inscription.

Inscription Leveling Guide

Arcane Mage PvP Guide

Frost mages aren't the only ones who can do PvP, though they're the best set up for it. Arcane can do well, also, with some skill. People constantly complain about WoW being too easy, then they pick the "easy spec" and gear themselves to the teeth. Take a slightly more interesting route and go Arcane. You may find that you like it. Or... you might decide the other spec is the better (more fun) one. ;)



You can find part two of the Arcane Mage PvP video here:

World of Warcraft Arcane Mage Spec

World of Warcraft Elemental Shaman Guide for Cataclysm

How to Shaman

PvE guide, with rotations and explanations

World of Warcraft Elemental Shaman Guide for Cataclysm

Tycoon Gold Guide Review

In the world of Gold Guides for WoW Tycoon is a welcome change. Leveling guides have become in-game widgets/windows and now so has a gold guide.

Instead of looking up gathering/farming maps on a PDF or a website, Tycoon displays them on your main game map and on your mini-map, which makes it pretty easy to follow a route and get maximum gain from your collecting routines.

If you're a crafter then you'll soon be making a lot more gold. Tycoon looks at the Auction House and builds a list of items that will sell and makes an estimate of costs and profits. If you buy your mats on sale or gather them yourself then the costs might be a lot lower.

If you like to play the AH and do Dailies, like I do, then you're golden for the AH. The Daily modules are in the queue and, according to the authors, will be here very soon.

Check out the full review: Tycoon Addon Guide Review

The Fire Mage Guide, for Cataclysm

The Fire mage isn't normally the Mage PvP spec, Frost is, but click the link to see the video below and the link below that for a Fire mage guide.

World of Warcraft- Fire Mage PvP Beginner's Tutorial Guide ft ...

World of Warcraft- Fire Mage PvP Beginner's Tutorial Guide ft. Hansol (Shatter Spec) [4.1]. May 5th, 2011 by Joe. ATTENTION!: THE WMG MP3 music file played in background is not owned by me. It's finally here! The guide you've all been ...

Publish Date: 05/05/2011 3:52

http://warcraftvideos.net/pvp-videos/world-of-warcraft-fire-mage-pvp-beginners-tutorial-guide-ft-hansol-shatter-spec-4-1/

The Fire Mage Guide, for Cataclysm

Subtlety Rogue PvP in 4.1

Here's a nice PvP video of a Subtlety Rogue cleaning up the opposition.

85 Sub Rogue PvP Patch 4.1
Rhéya - 85 Blood Elf Rogue 10/0/30 Subtlety Rogue Arena Partner: Xmagia - 85 Undead Mage Server: Lightning's Blade US Music: Devolution of Sound - Jason Kim Filmed on the First day of Patch 4.1 Only add-on is Bartender


Subtlety Rogue basics

Holy Paladin Healing in WoW 4.1

The Holy Paladin is a powerful healer, but it's not a class that you can just jump into. You have to pick the right talents, keep any eye on your Mana, and also manage your Holy Power points. Then there are your various other abilities...

These two videos will give you a good start to being a better Holy Pally

Part 1

Holy Paladin Healing for Cataclysm 4.1 Part 1 - Talents
Character Name: Deatheron Server: Blackrock If you are having trouble healing with holy and would like me to take a look at your character leave you details in the comment section below. Part 1 - Talents - www.youtube.com Part 2 - Rotation - www.yout...


Part 2

Holy Paladin Healing for Cataclysm 4.1 Part 2 - Rotation
Character Name: Deatheron Server : Blackrock If you are having trouble healing with holy and would like me to take a look at your character leave you details in the comment section below. Part 1 - Talents - www.youtube.com Part 2 - Rotation - www.you...


So dust off your Holy Paladin and give healing a try.

Fire mage DPS

If you want to go the easy route, then play a frost mage. Especially in PvP. The Fire Mage is for those who complain that "WoW is too Easy!" Fire can generate a lot of DPS and is going to take some work in PvP.

Are you up for he challenge? Here's a nice Fire Mage DPS video, which will show you some of the tricks to becoming a better burninator.

Fire Mage 4.1.0 Dps Rotation ( Level 85 ) HD
Riotx - US Gul'Dan ( No major changes to fire rotation from 4.0.3 to 4.0.6 to 4.1.0 . Rotation is still the same. ) Addons - CombustionHelper, Recount, Quartz Thanks for watching. Have fun!


If you're leveling a mage, then Fire is just fine.

The Retribution Paladin in Cataclysm

The Retribution Paladin is an interesting mix between massive burst, decent survivability, and very good healing capability.

Check out this guide for PvP and PvE, including builds, rotations, macros, and more good stuff.

Retribution Paladin Guide for Cataclysm

Retribution PvP Video for 4.0.6

World of Warcraft Cataclysm Discipline Priest Guide

The Discipline Priest is a fine healer, does damage, and can shield other players. Effective in PvP and PvE, the D Priest is a great choice for anyone wanting to play a healer class.

World of Warcraft Cataclysm Discipline Priest Guide

Shaman Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

WoW's Shaman is a class that requires a bit of skill, but rewards that skill with a great deal of versatility.

You can be a whirlwind of death, a bolt-lobber of doom, or an excellent healer. Get the Dual Spec ability (at 30) from your trainer and you'll be able to switch between two builds.

To get your Shaman leveled quickly, check out the...
Shaman Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

Cataclysm Protection Warrior Guide

The Protection Warrior is the prototypical dungeon/raid tank. She has all the tools to manage threat and keep the raid together.

This page covers race choice for tanking Warriors, professions choices, gems, enchants, tanking rotations, and a full raid build.

If you want to PvP, then go Arms, but for PvE Tanking, Prot Warriors hold their own with anyone.

Cataclysm Protection Warrior Guide

Warrior PVP Guide!

This warrior PvP guide has an arms build, gems, and lots of tips. Nothing major for updates, but some points were updated and changed to reflect new info.

Also, the Rogue guide has been updated, as well as the Shaman guide

Warlock Leveling Guide for cataclysm

Warlocks are a nice combination of damage and survivability. Much like Hunters with spells, 'locks can set their pets on the opposition and them burn their opponents down with direct damage spells and DoTs.

Here's an Affliction leveling build, with notes on races, professions, glyphs, and more.


Warlock Leveling Guide for cataclysm

World of Warcraft Warlock Guide for Cataclysm

You're the master of demons and your spells range from those that destroy the soul to others that rain fire upon the helpless heads of your victims.

Warlocks are a nice blend of damage and high survivability.

World of Warcraft Warlock Guide for Cataclysm

Shadow Priest Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

Our Priest leveling guide has been updated.

Pick the right race, the right professions(s,) the right build, and everything you need to know.

Priest Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

The Feral Druid Guide

The Feral Druid is one of the more versatile specs in WoW. You can do everything that a Rogue can do, your shapeshifting breaks you free of roots, you can heal, and (with the right talents) you move faster than any other melee class. Why play anything else?

Click that link for PvE and PvP builds, gear, tips, and more.

World of Warcraft Arms Warrior Guide for Cataclysm

The arms warrior

Builds for PvE, PvP, and leveling, plus gems, enchants, and more.

Arms Warrior Guide for Cataclysm

Rogue Leveling Guide for WoW 4 & Cataclysm

Leveling a Rogue in Cataclysm?

Check out this guide whether you're Assassination, Combat, or Subtlety.
Also covered are stats, lots of leveling notes, suggested professions, and more.

Rogue Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

Fury Warrior 4.1 patch notes

4.1 Patch Notes

As of this writing the launch date for 4.1 is not known. See all the PTR patch notes here

• Charge and Intercept no longer have diminishing returns on their stun effects.
• Colossus Smash now ignores 50% of a hostile player's armor (PvP), but continues to ignore 100% of a non-player character's armor (PvE).
• Heroic Throw is now available from trainers at level 20.
• Heroic Leap is no longer on the global cooldown, similar to other warrior movement abilities.
• Inner Rage is now available at level 56.
• Intercept now has a 1.5-second stun, down from 3 seconds.
• Pummel is now usable in all stances.
• Rallying Cry (new ability) is available from trainers at level 83. It temporarily grants the warrior and all party or raid members within 30 yards 20% of maximum health for 10 seconds. After the effect expires, the health is lost. It has no cost, no stance requirements, and is not on the global cooldown. It has a 3-minute cooldown, but also shares a cooldown with Last Stand.
• Shield Bash has been removed from the game.
• Spell Reflection cooldown has been increased to 25 seconds, up from 10.
• Whirlwind now has its cooldown reduced by 6 seconds when it deals damage to 4 or more targets.
• The Whirlwind effect caused by Bladestorm remains unchanged.

Fury

• Precision (passive) now increases auto-attack damage by 40%, in addition to the 3% hit it offers currently.
• Unshackled Fury now only grants 2 base points of mastery, down from 8.

For more Fury Warrior goodness, see: World of Warcraft Fury Warrior Guide for Cataclysm

Warrior Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

Warriors are one of my favorite classes to level and they provide the fun gaming style of non-stop death-dealing combined with a decent overall leveling speed that can come in narrowly behind rogues and hunters, if done correctly.

Warriors do need to be geared well at all times, perhaps more than most classes, but Auction House gear will serve you well. Keep your weapons updated and you will level quickly enough.

Then you charge, main, rend, mutilate, crush, kill, and destroy the opposition. At higher levels you become a whirlwind of death, what's not to like? PvP, raiding, you can do it all and you'll be doing it with two 2-handed weapons. You're not a tank, your job is to crash into the enemy and destroy them.

Warrior Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

The Druid Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

Working on this guide today. Just touching it up for
any recent changes since the 4.0 patches

It's already updated for Cataclysm

The Druid Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

Retribution Paladin Guide for WoW 4 & Cataclysm

This Ret guide has been updated for 4.06 and includes PvE and PvP builds,
plus info on stats, gems, enchants, and more.

Retribution Paladin Guide for Cataclysm

WoW's Holy Paladin Spec

The World of Warcraft's Holy Paladin is one of the three specializations of the Paladin class, the others being Retribution and Protection. As Holy you are pretty much a pure healer, so foget about ever seeing the top of a damage chart again. Reaching the top of the "most healing done" chart might be a whole 'nother story.

Before Cataclysm the Holy Paladin spec used mana, just like any other healer or spell casting class. With the arrival of the Cataclysm expansion all Paladins now have a "Holy Power" mechanic in addition to their mana use. With Holy power the Paladin uses various abilities to build up to three points of Holy Power and then another ability "unleashes" those points to power some ability. With a Holy Paladin, of course, that ability will generally be aimed at healing someone.

Also coming with Cataclysm was a complete overhaul of the talent system. Players can no longer mix and match points from all three talent trees, but have to stick with one tree (one "specialization") until they have spent 31 points in that spec. Players will eventually have a total of 41 points to spend at level 85, which means that more more than 10 points will every be spend outside the Holy tree. With every specialization for every class comes a set of unique abilities. For the Holy Paladin these abilities are:

1. "Holy Shock" can be used to either damage an opponent or heal and ally. It grants a charge of that Holy Power mentioned above.
2. "Walk in the Light" increases the power of your healing spells.
3. "Meditation" allows your to regenereate mana while in combat.
4. "Mastery: Illuminated Healing" allows some of your healing spells to automatically place a damage absorbing shield on your target.

Other flavors of Paladin will not be able to get these particular abilites and you will not be able to use theirs. This means that every specialization of every class will have certain unique abilities and, with the Holy Power game mechanic, Holy Paladins will have a different feel from any other healer. They will have to manage both their mana and their Holy power at any given time.

When building your Holy Paladin you have to decide whether you will be a pure healer or if you will be doing some damage as well. Protection and Retribution Paladins are both melee types which gives them a more limited view of the fight, since they will always be in the middle of it. You will be some distance away, healing, which gives you a different picture of the fight. In PvP, of course, since you ARE the healer, you can often count on the fight being in your face as the opposition tried to bring you down. Naturally your pocket Warrior will have something to say about that.

If you will be a pure healer, for example, you won't be taking talents which only increase damaging attacks. Whether you're in PvP or PvE combat makes a difference, too. For example, you will eventually have the option to take "Crusade" from the Retribution tree. It looks like a straight up damage boost, but note that if you have three points in that talent and you kill one of a Shadowpriest's "Shadowy Apparations," very easy to kill, you get a 300% increase to your next "Holy Light" spell. Of course, in PvE there's plenty of stuff that your team will be killing. So that talent is a bit more than it seems at first glance.

While you will always be primarily a healer, depending on your exact Holy Paladin Build you might also be able to do some damage. Leveling solo will be tedious, but sometimes it's nice to be able to whack something instead of just healing your team. Of course, having an entire team counting on you to keep them healthy also has its virtues.

A well played Holy Paladin can be very hard to kill in PvP and they're also valued as primarly healers in instances and raids. For Holy Paladin builds, advice on gems and stuff, and videos on "How to play a Holy Pally" visit GotWarcraft

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A Brief Subtlety Rogue Guide

The Subtlety Rogue build in WoW 4.06 has had a few tweaks. The Find Weakness talent now strips away 70% of the opponent's armor, which is a lot. Is the guy wearing plate? Well, for 10 seconds he might as well be wearing cloth. Then you Shadowdance to cheap shot to Eviscerate to Ambush to...

Of course, if you're caught out of stealth and Shadowdance and Vanish are on cooldown... That is the big weakness of the Subtlety Rogue spec, that if you can't get into vanish or Shadowdance then life is tough. Then you rez and get back to picking your targets.

With 4.06 you get more Agility and more Hemorrhage & Backstab damage. Sinister Calling, one of your basic Subtlety abilities, gives you 30% more or your total Agility and Leather Specialization (at level 50) adds another 5%. Now, Agility already is, by far, the best stat for  Sub. Rogue. Now what you need to do when looking at two pieces of gear is to remember to add 35% to the Agility numbers on those pieces. SO if a piece of gear is listed as 100 Agility, for you it really has 135 Agility. 35 Agility is roughly equal to 100 of any secondary stat, it's that important.

Also see this Subtlety Rogue Guide for some more info.

The Assassination Rogue in Cataclysm

The Assassination Rogue, from the World of Warcraft, is one of the three Rogue specs available (the others being Combat and Subtlety.) Far more than the other two builds, Assassination Rogues rely on the use of poisons for their damage and a few other effects.

Mutilate is the main attack for this build and Assassination builds are sometimes called "Mutilate builds" for this reason. The weapon of choice is a dagger in both hands and, generally, the poison of choice is Deadly in the off-hand weapon and Instant on the main-hand weapon. The off-hand dagger shouild be as fast as possible (lowest speed rating) to get as many applications of Deadly Poison as possible over a fight. Due to game machanices, slowere weapons hit harder than faster ones, so the main hand weapon should be as slow as possible (highest speed rating number.)

The Envonom ability is a hard hitting "finishing strike" that requires Deadly Poison to be on the target, the more doses the better (you can have 5 on the target at one time.) Other abilities, such as Rupture and Garrote, will restore Energy (which Rogues need to use their abilities) due to a talent called "Venomous Wounds." Another talent, "Deadly Brew," automatically applies "Crippling Poison" along with the application of the Instant Poison on your main-hand dagger.

As far as damage, well, Assassination Rogues do very well in the damage department. From stealth they can attack with Garrote, then Slice and Dice. Mutilate adds a couple of "combo points" and then Envenom refreshes the duration of Slice and Dice to its maximum. More combo points to fuel Rupture and then alternating Envenom and Rupture. This will do nice things for your overall damage rating.

Check out this assassination rogue guide for more details