Goblin (playable)

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Core races
Human Dwarf Night elf Gnome Draenei Worgen	Pandaren Dracthyr		Orc Undead Tauren Troll Blood elf Goblin
Allied races
Void elf Lightforged draenei Dark Iron dwarf Kul Tiran Mechagnome		Nightborne Highmountain tauren Mag'har orc Zandalari troll Vulpera

This article is about the playable goblins and the Bilgewater Cartel faction. For general history of the race, see goblin.

Goblin
The New Goblins
Character classes	Death knight, Hunter, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Warrior
Main language	Goblin
Secondary language	Orcish
Starting zone	Kezan
Racial leader	Unknown

Originally the slaves of jungle trolls on the Isle of Kezan, the goblin race was forced to mine kaja'mite ore out of the volcanic bowels of Mount Kajaro.

The trolls used this potent mineral for their voodoo rituals, but it had an unexpected effect on the slaves who were in constant contact with it: kaja'mite generated a startling new cunning and intelligence in the goblins. Crafting their own powerful artifacts of engineering and alchemy in secret, the goblins soon overthrew their oppressors and claimed Kezan for their homeland. The mines that had been their prison, their slave camp, and the base of their rebellion now became the city of Undermine. Weaving through the heart of the island in a dizzying network of tunnels, vaults, and lava tubes, Undermine epitomizes the goblins' complex, unpredictable mindset.

The goblins' natural greed soon lifted them to prominence as masters of mercantilism. Trade princes arose during the First War as the cleverest goblins learned to take advantage of the strife. Great fortunes were amassed, and the Isle of Kezan became a hub for fleets of goblin trading ships. One of the trade princes agreed to lend his faction's services to the Horde in the Second War. Following the Horde's defeat, the goblins learned from their colleague's failed example, and soon they realized that their profits could double if they weren't stuck in such a restrictive relationship. By the end of the Third War, goblins were providing weaponry, vehicles, and devious services to both the Horde and the Alliance. This wouldn't last forever...

Recently, the goblins of Kezan have found a new enemy in the Alliance – unexpected and unprofitable encounters with this faction have driven certain trade princes from their comfortable neutrality. Reforging old pacts with their one-time allies, the goblins have been welcomed into the Horde with open arms.

Induction to the Horde

The Cataclysm expansion will introduce the goblin race to the Horde. Goblin players will be able to choose between playing a death knight, hunter, mage, priest, rogue, shaman, warlock or warrior.

Your Character

You will awake upon a floating plank of a shipwreck, extremely near-death. A goblin sits next to you, not knowing you are the goblin that saved the goblins from death (the means are unknown at this time.) Another goblin shall come with goblin jumper cables and ressurect you.

Starting attributes

	Base	Mage	Priest	Rogue	Warlock	Warrior	Shaman	Hunter	Death knight
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Planned racial traits

Hobgoblin servant and his master.

Rocket Jump (2 min cooldown)
Activates your rocket belt to jump forward.
Rocket Barrage (2 min cooldown, shared with Rocket Jump)
Launches your belt rockets at an enemy, dealing X-Y fire damage. (24-30 at level 1; 1654-2020 at level 80)
Time is Money (passive)
Cash in on a 1% increase to attack and casting speed.
Best Deals Anywhere (passive)
Always receive the best discount regardless of faction standing.
Pack Hobgoblin (30 min cooldown)
Calls in your personal servant, allowing you bank access for 1 min.
Better Living through Chemistry (passive)
Alchemy skill increased by 15 (and you gain bonuses for healing/mana potions you made; 25% more mana/hp from potions).

Gallery

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  Concept art

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  A concept for a possible goblin racial mount

Videos

Gameplay

<videogallery> Video:Goblin Gameplay Starting Zone

Video:WoW: Cataclysm - Goblin Warlock Gameplay </videogallery>

Trivia

• Although goblins are one of the main engineering trainers throughout the game they did not receive a racial bonus to engineering, likely because Gnomes already have this Racial. Two of the goblin racial abilities, Rocket Blast and Rocket Barrage, still relate to engineering.
• The goblin racial leader is currently unknown. It was once thought to be Trade Prince Maldy but he was seen in the demo to be only a level 11 elite who harbors a hatred for orcs and abandons the player goblins to take over Azshara.

External links

World of Warcraft Community Site 

ru:Гоблин (доступно игроку)