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| − | A '''hero class''' is a character [[class]] derived from the base classes, but with exclusive perks (for example, starting at a higher level, or having unique mounts). Prerequisites are required to "unlock" the hero class for play. The concept of a hero class is derived from the [[Warcraft III hero units]]. |
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| + | *'''Leader:''' {{RaceIcon|Naga|Male|Small}} [[Atoph the Bloodcursed]] |
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| + | *'''Locations:''' [[The Bloodcursed Reef]] and [[Bloodcurse Isle]], [[Bloodmyst Isle]] |
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| + | The '''Bloodcursed''', a group of mostly [[naga]], are found on the [[Bloodcursed Reef]] of [[Wyrmscar Island]]<ref>[[Quest:The Bloodcursed Naga]]</ref> and on [[Bloodcurse Isle]],<ref name="ending">[[Quest:Ending the Bloodcurse]]</ref> both part of [[Bloodmyst Isle]].<ref name="ending"/> They have taken over several ancient [[night elven]] ruins in [[Azuremyst Isle]] and [[Bloodmyst Isle]]. |
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| − | == Death Knight == |
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| − | {{main|Death Knight (hero class)}} |
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| + | These naga have released a foul taint that keeps creatures from truly dying on the two islands east of [[Bloodmyst]] proper. This clan of naga is ruled by [[Atoph the Bloodcursed]], who defends the statue of [[Azshara]] on [[Bloodcurse Isle]]. |
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| − | At Blizzcon 2007, [[Blizz]]ard announced that the death knight hero class will be a new addition in the [[Wrath of the Lich King]] expansion pack. Nethaera posted on the Wrath of the Lich King forums that the current plans are one new hero class per expansion pack.<ref>http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=1778028862&pageNo=1&sid=1#1</ref> Death knights do not have a [[mana]], [[rage]], or [[energy]] bar; instead they have a [[runic power]] bar and use [[Rune system|runes]]. |
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| + | ==Known members== |
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| − | The death knight can have two roles: tanking and damage dealing. They do not use shields while tanking, instead using two-handed weapons or dual-wielding one-handed weapons. Non-melee magic abilities can also play a role during combat. |
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| + | *[[Atoph the Bloodcursed]] |
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| + | ==Types== |
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| − | === Prerequisites === |
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| + | *[[Bloodcursed Naga]] |
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| − | To create a death knight, the player must already have at least one level 55 (or higher) character. Only one death knight can be created per realm. Death knight creation is limited to realms that have been open for 90 days or for players who have a level 55 character on the realm. |
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| + | *[[Hopeless ones]] |
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| − | *Death knights start at level 55. |
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| − | *Death knights have no [[race]] restrictions. |
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| − | *Death knights quickly obtain a full set of {{quality|rare}} gear right in their [[starting area]]. |
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| − | *Because they start the game at such a high level, they are given the flight paths for the original continents. |
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| − | *Their [[Runeforging]] ability allows death knights to enchant their own weapons. |
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| − | *Only death knights can obtain the [[Acherus Deathcharger (ability)|Acherus Deathcharger]] and [[Winged Steed of the Ebon Blade]] mounts. |
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| − | {{main|Bard (hero class)}} |
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| + | The bloodcursed naga might be [[Wrathscale]] before they were cursed. |
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| − | The Bard hero class was announced on April 1st 2008 — it was a Blizzard [[Wikipedia:April Fools' Day|April Fools' Day]] hoax. |
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| − | According to the announcement, the Bard "can vanquish evil with the power of ROCK!" and wields a two-handed "axe" (that is, an electric guitar). Screenshots revealed a new "Fret Bar" interface (resembling that of the ''[[Wikipedia:Guitar Hero (series)|Guitar Hero]]'' games) powering the Bard's "Groove" resource system. Blizzard claimed that the ''Wrath of the Lich King'' expansion would ship with a [[Frostmourne]]-themed "guitar-based keyboard peripheral". |
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| − | Two [[Talent tree|Talent trees]] were revealed, including Metal Talents (such as ''Starstruck'', ''Epic Solo'', and ''Axe Specialization''), and Punk Rock Talents (such as ''Shred'', ''Mosh Pit'', and ''Rock 'N Roll Racing''). |
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| − | Original announcement: http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/bard/bardclass.xml |
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| − | ==Other possible hero classes== |
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| − | Blizzard has made plans for 29 hero classes, 3 of which were final contenders for Wrath of the Lich King, besides the death knight (which got implemented) they were also considering: |
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| − | * [[Necromancer]] |
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| − | * [[Runemaster]] |
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| − | Some of the necromancer's abilities have been integrated into the death knight, so we may not see the necromancer for a while. <ref>BlizzCast 7</ref> |
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| − | == See also == |
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| − | * [[Warcraft III hero units]], the inspiration for hero classes. |
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| − | [[Category:WoW classes| ]] |
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| − | [[Category:Hero classes| ]] |
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Revision as of 23:41, 3 December 2011
- Leader:
Atoph the Bloodcursed - Locations: The Bloodcursed Reef and Bloodcurse Isle, Bloodmyst Isle
The Bloodcursed, a group of mostly naga, are found on the Bloodcursed Reef of Wyrmscar Island[1] and on Bloodcurse Isle,[2] both part of Bloodmyst Isle.[2] They have taken over several ancient night elven ruins in Azuremyst Isle and Bloodmyst Isle.
These naga have released a foul taint that keeps creatures from truly dying on the two islands east of Bloodmyst proper. This clan of naga is ruled by Atoph the Bloodcursed, who defends the statue of Azshara on Bloodcurse Isle.
Known members
Types
See also
Speculation
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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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The bloodcursed naga might be Wrathscale before they were cursed.
References
