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{{Patchbox
<!-- [[Image:Fahran Silentblade.jpg|thumb|[[{{PAGENAME}}]]]]
 
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| Patchname = The Shattering
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| Image = [[Image:Cataclysm Login No text.jpg|250px]]
| name = Fahran Silentblade
 
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| Caption = Cataclysm Login Screen
| image = Fahran Silentblade.jpg
 
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| Release = 2010-11-23
| title =
 
| level = 28
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| Version = 13329
| type =
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| toc = 40000
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| Highlights =
| faction = Alliance
 
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* Cataclysm intro cinematic and login screen
| city =
 
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* Revamped classic Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor zones
| race = Night Elf
 
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* New race/class combinations for existing races
| creature = Humanoid
 
| sex =
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| Prev = 4.0.3
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| Current = 4.0.3a
| location = [[Ashenvale]]
 
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| Next = 4.0.6
 
}}
 
}}
'''Fahran Silentblade''' is a level 28 [[poison vendor]] located in [[Astranaar]] in the [[contested]] territory of [[Ashenvale]].
 
<br><br>
 
See [[List of Ashenvale NPCs]].
 
   
==External links==
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==General==
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* A new [[Gnomish starting experience|starting experience]] for [[gnome (playable)|gnomes]] is now available, starting at {{questlong|Alliance|1|Pinned Down}}.
{{Elinks-NPC|3969}}
 
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* New [[Troll starting experience|starting experience]] for [[troll (playable)|trolls]] is also available with starting quest {{questlong|Horde|1|The Rise of the Darkspear}}.
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* New background music for many old-world zones has been added.
  +
* Experience required to advance between level 84 and 85 has been increased from what it was in beta.
  +
* Numerous treasure chests have changed names and chests that were small are now the more basic size. Some players are unable to open chests in certain areas at this time.<ref>http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/800272-Silverbound-Treasure-Chest</ref>
   
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==PvP==
[[Category:Night elves|Silentblade, Fahran]]
 
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* Vehicles in Wintergrasp no longer have tiered speeds (siege engines move as fast as catapults) and are now subject to snares and roots. It is unknown whether this is intended behavior or not.
[[Category:Poison vendors|Silentblade, Fahran]]
 
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[[Category:Ashenvale NPCs|Silentblade, Fahran]]
 
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==Achievements==
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* Quest achievements for old world zones are now split by zone, the way it is done for [[Outland]] and [[Northrend]].
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* {{achievement|Dungeon & Raid Emblem}} and all its subsequent achievements have been converted to [[Feats of Strength]].
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* {{achievement|World Explorer}} now requires {{achievement|Explore Cataclysm}}. As such, it is currently impossible to complete before the release of the ''Cataclysm'' expansion. However, players who obtained this achievement before the patch keep it even without exploring ''Cataclysm'' zones.
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* {{achievement|The Keymaster}} has been removed.
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* {{achievement|Insane in the Membrane}} no longer requires exalted status with the [[Shen'dralar]].
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* All dungeon and raid achievements are now categorized based on expansion rather than instance.
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* The achievements {{achievementlong|For The Alliance!}} and {{achievementlong|For The Horde!}} have been updated with the changes in leadership for the orcs, tauren and dwarves. Player who completed the achieves before this patch have been credited with these new leaders automatically.
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==NPCs==
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* As [[Anduin Wrynn]] is a teenager, he now uses a custom adolescent model, as well as new voiceover.
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* The formerly engineering-only auctioneers of [[Dalaran]] &mdash; [[Brassbolt Mechawrench]] (Alliance in [[Silver Enclave]]) and [[Reginald Arcfire]] (Horde in [[Sunreaver's Sanctuary]]) &mdash; now serve anyone.
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* [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and [[Thrall]] have new unique models.
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* Pre-Cataclysm [[Goblin]] NPCs (except for [[Landro Longshot]]) now use the new models.
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* [[Flight master]]s are now level 85, up from level 65.
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* The little girl Hilary in [[Lakeshire]] is now called [[Nida]], resetting the Necklace quest to the new name throughout.
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* [[Stephanos]] the flightmaster in [[The Exodar]] has moved inside the city.
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* [[Harrison Jones]], Archaeology Trainer, has taken up residence in the Royal Library, though does not offer any training yet. [[Dariness the Learned]] also resides in Dalaran.
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* Cloth Quartermasters have disappeared from the major cities, in their place are new faction [[Quartermaster|Quartermasters]].
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* New bankers in Dwarven quarter of Stormwind are Jamie, Lee, and Curtis Crester; Leslie, Ann, and Warren Wainwright; and Fineas G. Bankworthy.
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* New bankers in the Trade District of Stormwind are Kirsten, Scott and Thomas Westmill, and Kristin Cazarez.
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* City guards are now level 85, up from 75.
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* Guards in starting areas are now level 90 (Elite) up from 75.
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* [[Wisp]]s can now hover above the ground and circle buildings and trees.
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* [[Ancient Protector]]s in Teldrassil are now level 85, up from level 60.
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* [[Mother Matterly]] is the innkeeper running the new inn at [[Chillwind Camp]], [[Western Plaguelands]].
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* [[Hira Snowdawn]] is now part of the Kirin Tor faction.
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==Classes==
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* The cost of Dual specialization has been reduced to {{cost|10}} and level to 30.
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* Buff scrolls can no longer be used on player controlled units, such as [[combat pet]]s.
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===Hunter===
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* Starter pets:
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** {{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Alliance]]
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*** [[Human (playable)|Human]]: A grey wolf.
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*** [[Worgen (playable)|Worgen]]: A grey mastiff.
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** {{Horde Icon Small}} [[Horde]]
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*** [[Goblin (playable)|Goblin]]: A red crab.
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*** [[Undead (playable)|Undead]]: A black widow spider.
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===Paladin===
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* [[Draenei]] paladins now have their own class mounts: [[Exarch's Elekk]] and [[Great Exarch's Elekk]].
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* [[Tauren]] paladins now have their own class mounts: [[Sunwalker Kodo]] and [[Great Sunwalker Kodo]].
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==Professions==
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* Towns in starting zones now have Profession Trainers, which can train all professions (but not secondary professions) up to a skill level of 75.
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===Cooking===
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* [[Basic Campfire]]s have had a graphical update.
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* [[Venison Jerky]] is now trainable from cooking trainers.
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===Enchanting===
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* [[Enchanting Vellum | Enchanting Vellums]] are now available at your neighbor Enchanting Supplier <ref>http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/11/25/enchanting-vellum-now-available-from-enchanting-vendors/</ref>
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* [[Enchant Cloak - Stealth]] now increases agility and dodge rating by 8 rather than slightly increasing effective stealth level.
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===Engineering===
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* [[Nitro Boosts]] and [[Mind Amplification Dish]] are now belt tinkers instead of boot and helm, respectively.
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* [[MOLL-E]] has a new icon.
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* Mechanical bosses require higher levels of engineering to dismantle.
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===Fishing===
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* Moving your mouse over a fishing bobber now shows a unique fishing icon rather than the generic cogwheel.
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===Herbalism===
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* Experience gained from gathering herbs has been increased.
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===Inscription===
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* Low-level inks can no longer be traded for [[Ink of the Sea]] but now for [[Blackfallow Ink]]. However, since the ingredients for this ink aren't available before the release of Cataclysm, low-level inks can't be traded right now.
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===Mining===
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* Experience gained from [[Mining]] has been increased.
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===Riding===
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* Smart mount macros are broken because all of Azeroth is now marked as flyable, although it is not yet possible to purchase [[Flight Master's License]].
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* Some, but not all, flying mounts are now usable in Azeroth as land mounts - this seems to be mostly crafted mounts such as Tailor-made flying carpets and Engineer-made flying machines. The mount operates only as a land mount, unless in water, where you will be unmounted like on a flying mount.
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* Is it possible to mount up and fly on a flying mount when swimming at the surface of water.
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* [[Dalaran]] is no longer a no-fly area.
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* The [[Stormwind]] [[The Canals|Canals]] can be ridden on as though they are land when using larger mounts such as mammoths.
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===Skinning===
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* Some mobs, such as [[Cyanigosa]] require more than 450 skinning, this is a known bug.
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==Items==
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* [[Relentless Earthsiege Diamond]] now requires more blue gems than red gems, rather than 1 gem of each color.
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* [[Chaotic Skyflare Diamond]] now requires more blue gems than red gems, rather than 2 blue gems.
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* [[Hardened Elementium Bar]] is now [[Enchanted Elementium Bar]].
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* [[Arcanite Fishing Pole]] now has a new model.
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* Numerous keys were removed as they are no longer necessary. Some may be retrieved from a Locksmith or their respective NPCs but will auto-delete again after some time.
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* [[Disgusting Jar]] now takes only 3 days to turn into a ripe disgusting jar.
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* [[Wildfire Cape]] now has 6 Stamina, 6 Intellect, and 14 critical strike rating rather than 20 Fire Resistance.
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==Reputation==
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* [[Faction quartermaster|Playable faction reputation quartermasters]] have been added to capital cities.
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* [[Gilneas (faction)|Gilneas]] reputation from the Worgen of Gilneas available to the Alliance.
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* [[Bilgewater Cartel]] reputation from the Goblins of Kezan available to the Horde.
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* [[Timbermaw Hold]] reputation gains have been greatly increased.
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* [[Argent Dawn]] reputation is no longer available from Eastern Plaguelands quests and mobs. Instead there is a quest chain at Light's Hope Chapel that leads you to [[Fiona]]<ref>http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/927073150</ref>. This leads you to a repeatable quest.
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==Dungeons==
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* Some classic dungeons have been reduced in size or have had trash mobs reduced.
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* Some instances have lowered their level range.
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* [[Dire Maul]] North no longer requires a key for the final room.
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* [[Dire Maul]]'s North wing is now cut off from the other two. The door and tunnel to the Shen'dralar room is no longer usable.
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* [[Scholomance]] no longer requires the [[Viewing Room Key]] to proceed to the second portion.
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* [[Stratholme]]'s live and undead sides are now cut off from each other.
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* [[Blackrock Depths]] now contains teleporters to various locations within the instance.
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* Aggroing the final boss of [[BRD]] no longer aggros the entire room's trash mobs.
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* After defeating [[Auriaya]] in [[Ulduar]] the [[Spark of Imagination]] may be teleported to right away, allowing [[Mimiron]]'s trash to be skipped.
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* Completing a Normal Cataclysm Dungeon is rewarded with {{cost|jp=70}}.
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==User Interface==
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[[Image:Antagonist.jpg|right]] [[Image:Map Antagonist.jpg|right]] [[Image:Map Antagonist indoors.jpg|right]]
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* New [[loading screen]]s have been implemented for Kalimdor, Eastern Kingdoms, Outland and Northrend, displaying:
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** Kalimdor: [[Cairne Bloodhoof]], [[Garrosh Hellscream]], [[Trade Prince Gallywix]], [[Vol'jin]], [[Velen]], [[Tyrande Whisperwind]];
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** Eastern Kingdoms: [[Sylvanas Windrunner]], [[Lor'themar Theron]], [[King Genn Greymane]], [[Gelbin Mekkatorque]], [[Magni Bronzebeard]], [[Varian Wrynn]];
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** Outland: [[Akama]], [[Maiev Shadowsong]];
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** Northrend: [[Bolvar Fordragon]] (the new [[Lich King]]);
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* Character creation screens for [[gnome]]s and [[troll]]s have been updated with new backgrounds, featuring the Gnomeregan surface and Echo Isles respectively.
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* The [[Azeroth]] world map, maps of [[Kalimdor]] and the [[Eastern Kingdoms]], and most old-world zone maps [[Cataclysm map comparison|have been updated]] for the Cataclysm changes, and now feature a different visual style reminiscent of TBC/Wrath maps.
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* The [[PvP]] interface has been updated to support rated [[battlegrounds]]. It also allows creating an [[arena]] team without visiting an arena master.
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* Quests with a main antagonist now has a box displaying the picture and a short paragraph about them.
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** For these quests, the main antagonist's portrait will show a yellow {{queststart}} between the name and portrait.
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** Also for these quests, the antagonist's location will be shown as a skull on the mini-map, white if outside and you're outside, gray if you're outside and the antagonist is inside.
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* [[Hunter pet]]s now have their family listed in the tooltip (for example, Level 49 Moth).
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* Classic dungeon and raids (those still remaining after the Shattering) now have [[instance maps]].
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* [[Upper Blackrock Spire]] is now listed in the Dungeon Finder rather than the Raid Browser.
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==Quests==
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* Classic dungeons now have quest givers inside the entrance.
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* [[Quest:Basic Chemistry]] and [[Quest:Neutralizing the Plague]] can now be done by a single player as the quest item's cooldown has been reduced to 30 seconds (was 90 seconds).
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* The quest [[Quest:Get Kraken!]] now requires 8 hits on the kraken and 6 Deepcallers slain (was 6 and 3 respectively). The [[Kraken Tooth]] from killing the kraken can also be obtained once again (was unavailable in 4.0.3).
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* The quest to activate the frost trap in Dire Maul North no longer requires any items.
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* The quest to obtain a [[Gordok Ogre Suit]] now only requires [[Ogre Tannin]]. The crafted versions remain unchanged.
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The following quests have been removed:
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* Quests relating to the [[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]] opening [[The Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain]].
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* Quests relating to the level 60 version of [[Naxxramas]] (previously the quests not requiring [[Frozen Rune]]s could still be completed in the level 80 version).
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* Quests relating to Librams in [[Dire Maul]].
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* [[Quest:Free Knot!]].
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* The [[Dungeon Set 2]] quest chain.
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* The Battle for the Undercity quests after the Wrathgate event.
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Note: With the world revamp, a vast number of quests in old-world zones was removed, far too numerous to list here. They can be found in [[:Category:Removed in patch 4.0.3a]].
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==References==
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<references />
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{{patches}}
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[[Category:World of Warcraft patches]]

Revision as of 07:25, 19 January 2011

Icon-patch-22x22 Patch 4.0.3a (undocumented changes)
“The Shattering”
Cataclysm Login No text
Cataclysm Login Screen
Release date 2010-11-23
Initial version 13329
Interface .toc 40000
Highlights & notes
  • Cataclysm intro cinematic and login screen
  • Revamped classic Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor zones
  • New race/class combinations for existing races

Patch chronology
Useful links
PatchesPatches category

General

  • A new starting experience for gnomes is now available, starting at A [1] Pinned Down.
  • New starting experience for trolls is also available with starting quest H [1] The Rise of the Darkspear.
  • New background music for many old-world zones has been added.
  • Experience required to advance between level 84 and 85 has been increased from what it was in beta.
  • Numerous treasure chests have changed names and chests that were small are now the more basic size. Some players are unable to open chests in certain areas at this time.[1]

PvP

  • Vehicles in Wintergrasp no longer have tiered speeds (siege engines move as fast as catapults) and are now subject to snares and roots. It is unknown whether this is intended behavior or not.

Achievements

  • Quest achievements for old world zones are now split by zone, the way it is done for Outland and Northrend.
  • Money achievement Dungeon & Raid Emblem and all its subsequent achievements have been converted to Feats of Strength.
  • Money achievement World Explorer now requires Money achievement Explore Cataclysm. As such, it is currently impossible to complete before the release of the Cataclysm expansion. However, players who obtained this achievement before the patch keep it even without exploring Cataclysm zones.
  • Money achievement The Keymaster has been removed.
  • Money achievement Insane in the Membrane no longer requires exalted status with the Shen'dralar.
  • All dungeon and raid achievements are now categorized based on expansion rather than instance.
  • The achievements For The Alliance! and For The Horde! have been updated with the changes in leadership for the orcs, tauren and dwarves. Player who completed the achieves before this patch have been credited with these new leaders automatically.

NPCs

Classes

  • The cost of Dual specialization has been reduced to 10g and level to 30.
  • Buff scrolls can no longer be used on player controlled units, such as combat pets.

Hunter

Paladin

Professions

  • Towns in starting zones now have Profession Trainers, which can train all professions (but not secondary professions) up to a skill level of 75.

Cooking

Enchanting

Engineering

  • Trade engineering [Nitro Boosts] and Achievement reputation ogre [Dullard] are now belt tinkers instead of boot and helm, respectively.
  • Inv misc molle [MOLL-E] has a new icon.
  • Mechanical bosses require higher levels of engineering to dismantle.

Fishing

  • Moving your mouse over a fishing bobber now shows a unique fishing icon rather than the generic cogwheel.

Herbalism

  • Experience gained from gathering herbs has been increased.

Inscription

  • Low-level inks can no longer be traded for Inv inscription inkpurple01 [Ink of the Sea] but now for Inv inscription inkblack03 [Blackfallow Ink]. However, since the ingredients for this ink aren't available before the release of Cataclysm, low-level inks can't be traded right now.

Mining

  • Experience gained from Mining has been increased.

Riding

  • Smart mount macros are broken because all of Azeroth is now marked as flyable, although it is not yet possible to purchase Inv scroll 11 [Flight Master's License].
  • Some, but not all, flying mounts are now usable in Azeroth as land mounts - this seems to be mostly crafted mounts such as Tailor-made flying carpets and Engineer-made flying machines. The mount operates only as a land mount, unless in water, where you will be unmounted like on a flying mount.
  • Is it possible to mount up and fly on a flying mount when swimming at the surface of water.
  • Dalaran is no longer a no-fly area.
  • The Stormwind Canals can be ridden on as though they are land when using larger mounts such as mammoths.

Skinning

  • Some mobs, such as Cyanigosa require more than 450 skinning, this is a known bug.

Items

Reputation

  • Playable faction reputation quartermasters have been added to capital cities.
  • Gilneas reputation from the Worgen of Gilneas available to the Alliance.
  • Bilgewater Cartel reputation from the Goblins of Kezan available to the Horde.
  • Timbermaw Hold reputation gains have been greatly increased.
  • Argent Dawn reputation is no longer available from Eastern Plaguelands quests and mobs. Instead there is a quest chain at Light's Hope Chapel that leads you to Fiona[3]. This leads you to a repeatable quest.

Dungeons

  • Some classic dungeons have been reduced in size or have had trash mobs reduced.
  • Some instances have lowered their level range.
  • Dire Maul North no longer requires a key for the final room.
  • Dire Maul's North wing is now cut off from the other two. The door and tunnel to the Shen'dralar room is no longer usable.
  • Scholomance no longer requires the Inv misc key 14 [Viewing Room Key] to proceed to the second portion.
  • Stratholme's live and undead sides are now cut off from each other.
  • Blackrock Depths now contains teleporters to various locations within the instance.
  • Aggroing the final boss of BRD no longer aggros the entire room's trash mobs.
  • After defeating Auriaya in Ulduar the Spark of Imagination may be teleported to right away, allowing Mimiron's trash to be skipped.
  • Completing a Normal Cataclysm Dungeon is rewarded with 70 Justice Points.

User Interface

Antagonist
Map Antagonist
Map Antagonist indoors

Quests

  • Classic dungeons now have quest givers inside the entrance.
  • Quest:Basic Chemistry and Quest:Neutralizing the Plague can now be done by a single player as the quest item's cooldown has been reduced to 30 seconds (was 90 seconds).
  • The quest Quest:Get Kraken! now requires 8 hits on the kraken and 6 Deepcallers slain (was 6 and 3 respectively). The Inv misc bone 08 [Kraken Tooth] from killing the kraken can also be obtained once again (was unavailable in 4.0.3).
  • The quest to activate the frost trap in Dire Maul North no longer requires any items.
  • The quest to obtain a Inv chest chain 14 [Gordok Ogre Suit] now only requires Inv potion 08 [Ogre Tannin]. The crafted versions remain unchanged.

The following quests have been removed:

Note: With the world revamp, a vast number of quests in old-world zones was removed, far too numerous to list here. They can be found in Category:Removed in patch 4.0.3a.

References