Follow TV Tropes

Following

History VideoGame / WorldOfWarcraft

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Blade On A Stick is now a disambiguation page.


* Hunter -- A melee OR ranged DPS class that [[FluffyTamer tames beasts]] to use as pets in combat. The Hunter can specialize in [[TheBeastmaster improving their pet]] or their [[ArcherArchetype ranged]] [[TheGunslinger combat]] [[ImprobableAimingSkills skills]], and can give up their gun for the [[BladeOnAStick hunting spear]] and [[TrapMaster trap mastery]]. Notably, the only class that can use a ranged weapon and deal physical ranged damage, but can choose to be a [[TheBeastmaster beastmaster]] that fights in melee alongside their pet.

to:

* Hunter -- A melee OR ranged DPS class that [[FluffyTamer tames beasts]] to use as pets in combat. The Hunter can specialize in [[TheBeastmaster improving their pet]] or their [[ArcherArchetype ranged]] [[TheGunslinger combat]] [[ImprobableAimingSkills skills]], and can give up their gun for the [[BladeOnAStick hunting spear]] spear and [[TrapMaster trap mastery]]. Notably, the only class that can use a ranged weapon and deal physical ranged damage, but can choose to be a [[TheBeastmaster beastmaster]] that fights in melee alongside their pet.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The eighth expansion, ''Shadowlands'', was released in November 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction to join one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60. The final boss is Zovaal the Jailer.
* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), a new class -- the Evoker (a spellcaster only available to the Dracthyr race), and a new feature -- Dragon Riding (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70.

to:

* The eighth expansion, ''Shadowlands'', was released in November 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction to join one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60. The final raid is the Sepulcher of the First Ones, and the final boss is Zovaal the Jailer.
* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), a new class -- the Evoker (a spellcaster only available to the Dracthyr race), and a new feature -- Dragon Riding (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70. This time around the conflict concerns the Primalists, a faction led by ancient shapeshifting proto-drakes who intend to claim their lost supremacy over the Dragonflights of Azeroth.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Re-released in September 2022 as ''World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic'', a version of the game running with the entire structure of the game as it was up until the release of ''Cataclysm''. A number of noticeable changes have been included this time around, such as Titan Rune, a new level of difficulty for 5-man Heroic dungeons that borrows from the later games' Mythic/Mythic+ mode.

to:

** Re-released in September 2022 as ''World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic'', a version of the game running with the entire structure of the game as it was up until the release of ''Cataclysm''. A number of noticeable changes have been included this time around, such as Titan Rune, a new level of difficulty for 5-man Heroic dungeons that borrows from the later games' Mythic/Mythic+ mode.mode of later expansions.



* The sixth expansion, ''Legion'', was released in August 2016, raising the level cap to 110, and sending players to the Broken Isles in the Great Sea to do battle with the Burning Legion, which is attempting its third invasion of Azeroth. The invasion notably leads to the deaths of a number of major characters, leading to both the Alliance and Horde falling under new leadership. Features of this expansion include the new Demon Hunter hero class, a revamped honor system, class-based orders headed by players, a specialization-based artifact-quality weapon (which has its own plotline and scales along with the player over the course of the expansion) and the progressive difficulty in Mythic mode for 5-man dungeons (also known as "Mythic+") that gave rise to a new form of competitive gaming based off the time it takes to clean dungeons. The final patch saw the Draenei homeworld of Argus also open up for exploration, and the final dungeon was Antorus the Burning Throne, with the titan Argus as final boss.

to:

* The sixth expansion, ''Legion'', was released in August 2016, raising the level cap to 110, and sending players to the Broken Isles in the Great Sea to do battle with the Burning Legion, which is attempting its third invasion of Azeroth. The invasion notably leads to the deaths of a number of major characters, leading to both the Alliance and Horde falling under new leadership. Features of this expansion include the new Demon Hunter hero class, a revamped honor system, class-based orders headed by players, a specialization-based artifact-quality weapon (which has its own plotline and scales along with the player over the course of the expansion) and the progressive difficulty in Mythic mode for 5-man dungeons (also known as "Mythic+") that gave rise to a new form of competitive gaming based off the time it takes to clean complete the dungeons. The final patch saw the Draenei homeworld of Argus also open up for exploration, and the final dungeon was Antorus the Burning Throne, with the titan Argus as final boss.



* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), a new class -- the Evoker (only available to the Dracthyr race), and a new feature -- Dragon Riding (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70.

to:

* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), a new class -- the Evoker (only (a spellcaster only available to the Dracthyr race), and a new feature -- Dragon Riding (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The first expansion, ''The Burning Crusade,'' was released in January 2007, raised the level cap to 70, and allowed travel to the remains of Draenor, now known as Outland. Flying mounts and druid flying form were first introduced in this expansion, though allowed only within Outland at the time. It also allowed the creation of Blood Elf characters in the Horde and Draenei in the Alliance. This gave the Horde access to Paladins and the Alliance access to Shamans, a restriction which had previously caused game-balance issues. The final released dungeon of ''The Burning Crusade'' was Sunwell Plateau, which features a final confrontation with Kil'jaeden.

to:

* The first expansion, ''The Burning Crusade,'' was released in January 2007, raised the level cap to 70, and allowed travel to the remains of Draenor, now known as Outland. Flying mounts and druid flying form were first introduced in this expansion, though allowed only within Outland at the time. It also allowed the creation of Blood Elf characters in the Horde and Draenei in the Alliance. This gave the Horde access to Paladins and the Alliance access to Shamans, a restriction which had previously caused game-balance issues. The Heroic difficulty level was introduced for 5-man dungeons and major raids were scaled down from 40 players to 25. The final released dungeon of ''The Burning Crusade'' was Sunwell Plateau, which features a final confrontation with Kil'jaeden.



* The second expansion, ''Wrath of the Lich King'', was released in November 2008, raised the level cap to 80, and allowed travel to a new area: Northrend. It added the Death Knight "hero" class, available only to players who already had a level 55 or higher character. Death Knights start at level 55 in an exclusive zone with a full set of equipment, but no profession skills except First Aid. The final dungeon of ''Wrath of the Lich King'' was canonically Icecrown Citadel with the Lich King as final boss; although additional content was added to tide players over until ''Cataclysm'', it was officially part of the latter. The last added raid dungeon was The Ruby Sanctum.
** Re-released in September 2022 as ''World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic'', a version of the game running with the entire structure of the game as it was up until the release of ''Cataclysm''.

to:

* The second expansion, ''Wrath of the Lich King'', was released in November 2008, raised the level cap to 80, and allowed travel to a new area: Northrend. It added the Death Knight "hero" class, available only to players who already had a level 55 or higher character. Death Knights start at level 55 in an exclusive zone with a full set of equipment, but no profession skills except First Aid. The Heroic difficulty level for raids was introduced in the expansion, and the final dungeon of ''Wrath of the Lich King'' was canonically Icecrown Citadel with the Lich King as final boss; although additional content was added to tide players over until ''Cataclysm'', it was officially part of the latter. The last added raid dungeon was The Ruby Sanctum.
** Re-released in September 2022 as ''World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic'', a version of the game running with the entire structure of the game as it was up until the release of ''Cataclysm''. A number of noticeable changes have been included this time around, such as Titan Rune, a new level of difficulty for 5-man Heroic dungeons that borrows from the later games' Mythic/Mythic+ mode.



* The fourth expansion, ''Mists of Pandaria'', was released in September 2012. It raised the level cap to 90 and opened up the continent of Pandaria for exploration. It featured the Pandaren as a playable race for both the Alliance and Horde, a new class in the form of the Monk, and more focus on [=PvP=] content. Additional features included [[{{Mons}} pet battles]], [=PvE=] scenarios, and Challenge Mode dungeons. The final dungeon was Orgrimmar itself, with Garrosh Hellscream channeling the powers of an Old God in an attempt to take over the world for his New Horde.
* The fifth expansion, released in November 2014, is ''Warlords of Draenor''. Raised the level cap to 100 and sent players to an AlternateTimeline version of Draenor in which Garrosh Hellscream travels through time to stop the Old Horde from drinking the blood of Mannoroth. His Iron Horde, equipped with modern technology, now threatens to storm through the Dark Portal to conquer present-day Azeroth. While exploring Draenor, players build and customize their own Garrisons and interact with legendary characters such as Grommash Hellscream and Ner'zhul. The expansion also features redesigned models for all the classic character races. The final dungeon was Hellfire Citadel, where players must defeat Archimonde.
* The sixth expansion, ''Legion'', was released in August 2016, raising the level cap to 110, and sending players to the Broken Isles in the Great Sea to do battle with the Burning Legion, which is attempting its third invasion of Azeroth. The invasion notably leads to the deaths of a number of major characters, leading to both the Alliance and Horde falling under new leadership. Features of this expansion include the new Demon Hunter hero class, a revamped honor system, class-based orders headed by players, and a specialization-based artifact-quality weapon, which has its own plotline and scales along with the player over the course of the expansion. The final patch saw the Draenei homeworld of Argus also open up for exploration, and the final dungeon was Antorus the Burning Throne, with the titan Argus as final boss.

to:

* The fourth expansion, ''Mists of Pandaria'', was released in September 2012. It raised the level cap to 90 and 90, opened up the continent of Pandaria for exploration.exploration and introduced the Mythic difficulty level for dungeons (at the start of the expansion) and raids (starting with the expansion's final raid). It featured the Pandaren as a playable race for both the Alliance and Horde, a new class in the form of the Monk, and more focus on [=PvP=] content. Additional features included [[{{Mons}} pet battles]], [=PvE=] scenarios, and Challenge Mode dungeons. The final dungeon was Orgrimmar itself, with Garrosh Hellscream channeling the powers of an Old God in an attempt to take over the world for his New Horde.
* The fifth expansion, released in November 2014, is ''Warlords of Draenor''. Raised the level cap to 100 and sent players to an AlternateTimeline version of Draenor in which Garrosh Hellscream travels through time to stop the Old Horde from drinking the blood of Mannoroth. His Iron Horde, equipped with modern technology, now threatens to storm through the Dark Portal to conquer present-day Azeroth. While exploring Draenor, players build and customize their own Garrisons and interact with legendary characters such as Grommash Hellscream and Ner'zhul. The expansion also features featured redesigned models for all the classic character races. The final dungeon was Hellfire Citadel, where players must defeat Archimonde.
* The sixth expansion, ''Legion'', was released in August 2016, raising the level cap to 110, and sending players to the Broken Isles in the Great Sea to do battle with the Burning Legion, which is attempting its third invasion of Azeroth. The invasion notably leads to the deaths of a number of major characters, leading to both the Alliance and Horde falling under new leadership. Features of this expansion include the new Demon Hunter hero class, a revamped honor system, class-based orders headed by players, and a specialization-based artifact-quality weapon, which weapon (which has its own plotline and scales along with the player over the course of the expansion.expansion) and the progressive difficulty in Mythic mode for 5-man dungeons (also known as "Mythic+") that gave rise to a new form of competitive gaming based off the time it takes to clean dungeons. The final patch saw the Draenei homeworld of Argus also open up for exploration, and the final dungeon was Antorus the Burning Throne, with the titan Argus as final boss.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The second expansion, ''Wrath of the Lich King'', was released in November 2008, raised the level cap to 80, and allowed travel to a new area: Northrend. It added the Death Knight "hero" class, available only to players who already had a level 55 or higher character. Death Knights start at level 55 in an exclusive zone with a full set of equipment, but no profession skills except First Aid. The final dungeon of ''Wrath of the Lich King'' was canonically Icecrown Citadel; although additional content was added to tide players over until ''Cataclysm'', it was officially part of the latter. The last added dungeon was The Ruby Sanctum.

to:

* The second expansion, ''Wrath of the Lich King'', was released in November 2008, raised the level cap to 80, and allowed travel to a new area: Northrend. It added the Death Knight "hero" class, available only to players who already had a level 55 or higher character. Death Knights start at level 55 in an exclusive zone with a full set of equipment, but no profession skills except First Aid. The final dungeon of ''Wrath of the Lich King'' was canonically Icecrown Citadel; Citadel with the Lich King as final boss; although additional content was added to tide players over until ''Cataclysm'', it was officially part of the latter. The last added raid dungeon was The Ruby Sanctum.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), a new class -- the Evoker, and a new feature -- Dragon Riding (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70.

to:

* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), a new class -- the Evoker, Evoker (only available to the Dracthyr race), and a new feature -- Dragon Riding (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70.



* Paladin -- A hybrid melee class that can specialize as tank, melee DPS, or healer. They were formerly only available to the Alliance, but are now also open to the Blood Elves and the Sunwalker Tauren. [[{{Paladin}} Paladins]] wield their faith in the [[LightEmUp Light]] (Except the Tauren, who call it ThePowerOfTheSun) as sword, shield, and bandage and are something of a Warrior/Priest hybrid. Despite their use of Mana, their most important resource is called Holy Power. They possess both melee and ranged attacks, but can be seriously inconvenienced by silencing spells.

to:

* Paladin -- A hybrid melee class that can specialize as tank, melee DPS, or healer. They were formerly only available to the Alliance, but are now also open to the Blood Elves and the Sunwalker Tauren. [[{{Paladin}} Paladins]] wield their faith in the [[LightEmUp Light]] (Except the Tauren, who call it ThePowerOfTheSun) as sword, shield, and bandage and are something of a Warrior/Priest hybrid. Despite their use of Mana, their most important resource since ''Cataclysm'' is called Holy Power. They possess both melee and a few ranged attacks, but can be seriously inconvenienced by silencing spells.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), a new class -- the Evoker, and a new feature -- the eponymous Dragonflight (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70.

to:

* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), a new class -- the Evoker, and a new feature -- the eponymous Dragonflight Dragon Riding (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The game's playable races. There are [[MassiveRaceSelection twenty-three of them]][[note]]Pandarens are common to both factions. Pandaren players start off as neutral then choose either an Alliance or Horde alignment[[/note]] as of ''Shadowlands''. For more details on them, see the [[Characters/{{Warcraft}} character pages]].

to:

The game's playable races. There are [[MassiveRaceSelection twenty-three twenty-four of them]][[note]]Pandarens them]][[note]]Pandaren and Dracthyr are common to both factions. Pandaren players start off as neutral then choose either an Alliance or Horde alignment[[/note]] alignment, while the alignment for the Dracthyr has to be chosen upon the player character's creation[[/note]] as of ''Shadowlands''.''Dragonflight''. For more details on them, see the [[Characters/{{Warcraft}} character pages]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), and a new class -- the Evoker. The level cap is raised once again to 70.

to:

* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), and a new class -- the Evoker.Evoker, and a new feature -- the eponymous Dragonflight (flight on a dragon's back, which is much faster and has many more flight-related abilities than mere flying mounts). The level cap is raised once again to 70.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The eighth expansion, ''Shadowlands'', was released in November 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction to join one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60.
* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', to be released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), and a new class -- the Evoker.

to:

* The eighth expansion, ''Shadowlands'', was released in November 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction to join one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60.
60. The final boss is Zovaal the Jailer.
* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight'', to be released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), and a new class -- the Evoker. The level cap is raised once again to 70.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Void Elves (added in Patch 8.0)
** Lightforged Draenei (added in Patch 8.0)
** Dark Iron Dwarves (added in Patch 8.0.1)
** Kul Tiran Humans (added in Patch 8.0.1)
** Mechagnomes (added in Patch 8.3)

to:

** Void Elves (added in Patch 8.0)
at the end of ''Legion'')
** Lightforged Draenei (added in Patch 8.0)
at the end of ''Legion'')
** Dark Iron Dwarves (added in Patch 8.0.1)
''Battle for Azeroth'')
** Kul Tiran Humans (added in Patch 8.0.1)
''Battle for Azeroth'')
** Mechagnomes (added in Patch 8.3)at the end of ''Battle for Azeroth'')



** Nightborne Elves (added in Patch 8.0)
** Highmountain Tauren (added in Patch 8.0)
** Mag'har Orcs (added in Patch 8.0.1)
** Zandalari Trolls (added in Patch 8.0.1)
** Vulpera (added in Patch 8.3)

to:

** Nightborne Elves (added in Patch 8.0)
at the end of ''Legion'')
** Highmountain Tauren (added in Patch 8.0)
at the end of ''Legion'')
** Mag'har Orcs (added in Patch 8.0.1)
''Battle for Azeroth'')
** Zandalari Trolls (added in Patch 8.0.1)
''Battle for Azeroth'')
** Vulpera (added in Patch 8.3)at the end of ''Battle for Azeroth'')
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight''. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), and a new class -- the Evoker.

to:

* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight''.''Dragonflight'', to be released in November 2022. It adds a new continent -- the Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms), and a new class -- the Evoker.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Re-released in September 2022 as ''World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic'', a version of the game running with the entire structure of the game as it was up until the release of ''Cataclysm''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Dewicked trope


* Rogue -- A dual-wield melee DPS class that attacks from [[StealthExpert stealth]] for incredible damage, then vanishes into the shadows when the advantage is lost. Rogues may specialize in the use of [[PoisonedWeapons poisons]], [[MasterSwordsman toe-to]][[KnifeNut -toe combat]], or [[CombatPragmatist trickery and deceit]]. They use [[CastFromStamina Energy]], and build a unique resource called Combo Points when using their abilities that they can later spend on various ''finishing moves'', from recuperating after a battle, to eviscerating their prey.

to:

* Rogue -- A dual-wield melee DPS class that attacks from [[StealthExpert stealth]] for incredible damage, then vanishes into the shadows when the advantage is lost. Rogues may specialize in the use of [[PoisonedWeapons poisons]], [[MasterSwordsman toe-to]][[KnifeNut -toe toe-to-toe combat]], or [[CombatPragmatist trickery and deceit]]. They use [[CastFromStamina Energy]], and build a unique resource called Combo Points when using their abilities that they can later spend on various ''finishing moves'', from recuperating after a battle, to eviscerating their prey.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class themed around the five Dragonflights, mixing each flight's powers as well as [[BreathWeapon natural]] [[NaturalWeapon draconic]] [[PowerGivesYouWings advantages]] to decimate enemies or heal their allies. It has two specializations -- Devastation which uses Red and Blue dragon magic offensively (It's also ''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer who uses Green and Bronze magic. Evokers are only available to the Dracthyr race, and Dracthyr can only be Evokers.

to:

* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class themed around the five Dragonflights, mixing each flight's powers as well as [[BreathWeapon natural]] [[NaturalWeapon draconic]] [[PowerGivesYouWings advantages]] to decimate enemies or heal their allies. It has two specializations -- Devastation which uses Red and Blue dragon magic offensively (It's also ''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer who uses Green and Bronze magic. Their racial options are even more restricted than Demon Hunter due to the fact that draconic biology is worked into the class; Evokers are only available to the Dracthyr race, and Dracthyr can only be Evokers.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class that can only be chosen by Dracthyr characters. It has two specializations -- Devastation (''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer. Dracthyr players can only play as Evokers.

to:

* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class that can only be chosen by Dracthyr characters. themed around the five Dragonflights, mixing each flight's powers as well as [[BreathWeapon natural]] [[NaturalWeapon draconic]] [[PowerGivesYouWings advantages]] to decimate enemies or heal their allies. It has two specializations -- Devastation (''World which uses Red and Blue dragon magic offensively (It's also ''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer. healer who uses Green and Bronze magic. Evokers are only available to the Dracthyr players race, and Dracthyr can only play as be Evokers.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class that can only be chosen only by Dracthyr characters. It has two specializations -- Devastation (''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer. Dracthyr players can only play as Evokers.

to:

* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class that can only be chosen only by Dracthyr characters. It has two specializations -- Devastation (''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer. Dracthyr players can only play as Evokers.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


*** Humans
*** Dwarves
*** Night Elves
*** Gnomes
*** Draenei (added in ''The Burning Crusade'')
*** Worgen (added in ''Cataclysm'')
*** Tushui Pandaren (added in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
*** Void Elves (added in Patch 8.0)
*** Lightforged Draenei (added in Patch 8.0)
*** Dark Iron Dwarves (added in Patch 8.0.1)
*** Kul Tiran Humans (added in Patch 8.0.1)
*** Mechagnomes (added in Patch 8.3)
*** Dracthyr (added in ''Dragonflight'')

to:

*** ** Humans
*** ** Dwarves
*** ** Night Elves
*** ** Gnomes
*** ** Draenei (added in ''The Burning Crusade'')
*** ** Worgen (added in ''Cataclysm'')
*** ** Tushui Pandaren (added in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
*** ** Void Elves (added in Patch 8.0)
*** ** Lightforged Draenei (added in Patch 8.0)
*** ** Dark Iron Dwarves (added in Patch 8.0.1)
*** ** Kul Tiran Humans (added in Patch 8.0.1)
*** ** Mechagnomes (added in Patch 8.3)
*** ** Dracthyr (added in ''Dragonflight'')



*** Orcs
*** Tauren
*** Trolls
*** Undead
*** Blood Elves (added in ''The Burning Crusade'')
*** Goblins (added in ''Cataclysm'')
*** Huojin Pandaren (added in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
*** Nightborne Elves (added in Patch 8.0)
*** Highmountain Tauren (added in Patch 8.0)
*** Mag'har Orcs (added in Patch 8.0.1)
*** Zandalari Trolls (added in Patch 8.0.1)
*** Vulpera (added in Patch 8.3)
*** Dracthyr (added in ''Dragonflight'')

to:

*** ** Orcs
*** ** Tauren
*** ** Trolls
*** ** Undead
*** ** Blood Elves (added in ''The Burning Crusade'')
*** ** Goblins (added in ''Cataclysm'')
*** ** Huojin Pandaren (added in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
*** ** Nightborne Elves (added in Patch 8.0)
*** ** Highmountain Tauren (added in Patch 8.0)
*** ** Mag'har Orcs (added in Patch 8.0.1)
*** ** Zandalari Trolls (added in Patch 8.0.1)
*** ** Vulpera (added in Patch 8.3)
*** ** Dracthyr (added in ''Dragonflight'')

Changed: 280

Removed: 318

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Original races:



** Later races:
*** Draenei (introduced in ''The Burning Crusade'')
*** Worgen (introduced in ''Cataclysm'')
*** Tushui Pandaren (introduced in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
** Allied races: (introduced at the end of ''Legion'' and in ''Battle for Azeroth'')

to:

** Later races:
*** Draenei (introduced (added in ''The Burning Crusade'')
*** Worgen (introduced (added in ''Cataclysm'')
*** Tushui Pandaren (introduced (added in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
** Allied races: (introduced at the end of ''Legion'' and in ''Battle for Azeroth'')
Pandaria'')



** Original races:



** Later races:
*** Blood Elves (introduced in ''The Burning Crusade'')
*** Goblins (introduced in ''Cataclysm'')
*** Huojin Pandaren (introduced in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
** Allied races: (introduced at the end of ''Legion'' and in ''Battle for Azeroth'')

to:

** Later races:
*** Blood Elves (introduced (added in ''The Burning Crusade'')
*** Goblins (introduced (added in ''Cataclysm'')
*** Huojin Pandaren (introduced (added in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
** Allied races: (introduced at the end of ''Legion'' and in ''Battle for Azeroth'')
Pandaria'')
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight''. It adds a new race, the Dracthyr, shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms, and a new class, the Evoker. Dracthyr players can only play as Evokers, and none of the other races can play as Evoker.

to:

* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight''. It adds a new race, continent -- the Dracthyr, shapeshifting Dragon Isles, a new race -- the Dracthyr (shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms, forms), and a new class, class -- the Evoker. Dracthyr players can only play as Evokers, and none of the other races can play as Evoker.



* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class that can only be chosen by Dracthyr characters. It has two specializations -- Devastation (''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer.

to:

* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class that can only be chosen only by Dracthyr characters. It has two specializations -- Devastation (''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer. Dracthyr players can only play as Evokers.

Added: 335

Changed: 252

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

* The ninth expansion is ''Dragonflight''. It adds a new race, the Dracthyr, shapeshifting dragons with draconic and humanoid forms, and a new class, the Evoker. Dracthyr players can only play as Evokers, and none of the other races can play as Evoker.


Added DiffLines:

* Evoker (added in ''Dragonflight'') -- A class that can only be chosen by Dracthyr characters. It has two specializations -- Devastation (''World of Warcraft'''s first new ranged damage-dealing spec since the game's release), and Preservation, a healer.


Added DiffLines:

*** Dracthyr (added in ''Dragonflight'')


Added DiffLines:

*** Dracthyr (added in ''Dragonflight'')
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Re-released in June 2021 as ''World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic'', a version of the game running with the entire structure of the game as it was up until the release of ''Wrath of the Lich King''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
No potholes in page quotes, please.


->''"Beyond the gates of mighty kingdoms, lies a vast, unexplored world. A world of honor. A world of mystery. A world of danger. The [[TitleDrop world of Warcraft]]."''

to:

->''"Beyond the gates of mighty kingdoms, lies a vast, unexplored world. A world of honor. A world of mystery. A world of danger. The [[TitleDrop world of Warcraft]].Warcraft."''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Well-known for its depth of interaction, ''World of Warcraft'' has also spawned a collectible card game, a pen-and-paper RPG, comic books, and many other merchandising peripherals. The game was one of the largest MMO in the world by a huge margin, with a peak subscriber base of 11 million players and at one point holding nearly 60% of the total market share. [[note]]For reference, the largest US MMORPG before this was ''VideoGame/EverQuest'' at half a million during its height; the largest worldwide was ''Lineage'' at 2-4 million -- although Asian MMORPG numbers such as ''Lineage'' can be considered inflated, as they have a different pricing structure in Asian markets that revolve around cybercafes. Note that ''World of Warcraft'' is played in the same cybercafes on the same terms.[[/note]]

to:

Well-known for its depth of interaction, ''World of Warcraft'' has also spawned a collectible card game, a pen-and-paper RPG, comic books, and many other merchandising peripherals. The game was one of the largest MMO in the world by a huge margin, with a peak subscriber base of 11 over '''10 million players players''' and at one point holding nearly 60% of the total market share. [[note]]For reference, the largest US MMORPG before this was ''VideoGame/EverQuest'' at half a million during its height; the largest worldwide was ''Lineage'' at 2-4 million -- although Asian MMORPG numbers such as ''Lineage'' can be considered inflated, as they have a different pricing structure in Asian markets that revolve around cybercafes. Note that ''World of Warcraft'' is played in the same cybercafes on the same terms.[[/note]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


->''"Beyond the gates of mighty kingdoms, lies a vast, unexplored world. A world of honor. A world of mystery. A world of danger. The world of Warcraft."''

to:

->''"Beyond the gates of mighty kingdoms, lies a vast, unexplored world. A world of honor. A world of mystery. A world of danger. The [[TitleDrop world of Warcraft.Warcraft]]."''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


One of the few MMORPG LongRunners, [=WoW=] has been around for more than a decade and has consistently been the industry leader of the genre since its launch in 2004. It has gone through several iterations and has seen the release of no less than eight expansion packs, with no signs of stopping; the dev team claims to have the course of the game planned out several expansions ahead.

to:

One of the few MMORPG LongRunners, [=WoW=] has been around for more than a decade almost two decades and has consistently been the industry leader of the genre since its launch in 2004. It has gone through several iterations and has seen the release of no less than eight expansion packs, with no signs of stopping; the dev team claims to have the course of the game planned out several expansions ahead.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The eighth expansion, ''Shadowlands'', was released in November 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction joining one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60.

to:

* The eighth expansion, ''Shadowlands'', was released in November 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction joining to join one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60.



* Hunter -- A melee OR ranged DPS class that [[FluffyTamer tames beasts]] to use as pets in combat. The Hunter can specialize in [[TheBeastmaster improving his pet]] or his [[ArcherArchetype ranged]] [[TheGunslinger combat]] [[ImprobableAimingSkills skills]], and can give up his gun for the [[BladeOnAStick hunting spear]] and [[TrapMaster trap mastery]]. Notably, the only class that can use a ranged weapon and deal physical ranged damage, but can choose to be a [[TheBeastmaster beastmaster]] that fights in melee alongside his pet.

to:

* Hunter -- A melee OR ranged DPS class that [[FluffyTamer tames beasts]] to use as pets in combat. The Hunter can specialize in [[TheBeastmaster improving his their pet]] or his their [[ArcherArchetype ranged]] [[TheGunslinger combat]] [[ImprobableAimingSkills skills]], and can give up his their gun for the [[BladeOnAStick hunting spear]] and [[TrapMaster trap mastery]]. Notably, the only class that can use a ranged weapon and deal physical ranged damage, but can choose to be a [[TheBeastmaster beastmaster]] that fights in melee alongside his their pet.



* Warrior -- A melee hybrid, [[BadassNormal warriors are the pinnacle of martial prowess]]. Besides [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe tanking]], they may specialize in two forms of melee combat; either [[TheAce skilfully wielding]] a single [[{{BFS}} heavy weapon]], or [[TheBerserker recklessly striking]] with [[DualWielding two]] (The latter can also dual wield [[OneHandedZweihander two twohanded weapons]]). Warriors utilize specialized combat stances to access and enhance various sets of offensive or defense abilities in the heat of battle. The use their own Rage as a resource, harnessing their anger and fury as battle goes on to strike harder and [[MadeOfIron live through wounds]] no one could normally live through.

to:

* Warrior -- A melee hybrid, [[BadassNormal warriors are the pinnacle of martial prowess]]. Besides [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe tanking]], they may specialize in two forms of melee combat; either [[TheAce skilfully wielding]] a single [[{{BFS}} heavy weapon]], or [[TheBerserker recklessly striking]] with [[DualWielding two]] (The latter can also dual wield [[OneHandedZweihander two twohanded weapons]]). Warriors utilize specialized combat stances to access and enhance various sets of offensive or defense abilities in the heat of battle. The They use their own Rage as a resource, harnessing their anger and fury as battle goes on to strike harder and [[MadeOfIron live through wounds]] no one could normally live through.



*** Kultirassian Humans (added in Patch 8.0.1)

to:

*** Kultirassian Kul Tiran Humans (added in Patch 8.0.1)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


*** Pandaren (introduced in ''Mists of Pandaria'')

to:

*** Tushui Pandaren (introduced in ''Mists of Pandaria'')



*** Pandaren (introduced in ''Mists of Pandaria'')

to:

*** Huojin Pandaren (introduced in ''Mists of Pandaria'')
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The eight expansion, ''Shadowlands'', was released in November 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction joining one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60.

to:

* The eight eighth expansion, ''Shadowlands'', was released in November 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction joining one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The eight expansion, ''Shadowlands'', is scheduled to release on November 24, 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde will travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction joining one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60.

to:

* The eight expansion, ''Shadowlands'', is scheduled to release on was released in November 24, 2020. A gateway is opened in Northrend into the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the ''Warcraft'' universe. Champions from the Alliance and Horde will travel there to prevent the dark forces dwelling there from entering Azeroth and [[OmnicidalManiac ending all life]]. One of the new features is for players of any race or faction joining one of four Covenants, the natives of the Shadowlands. The level cap is squished back to 60.

Top