- For Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. systems pre-expansion patch info, see Patch 7.0.3 and for expansion patch info, see Patch 7.0.3 hotfix 10.
“ | Steel yourself, champion. Extinction is imminent.
- Unknown[2]
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World of Warcraft: Legion is the 6th World of Warcraft expansion after Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Warlords of Draenor announced to be released on August 30, 2016.[1] It was officially announced on Thursday, August 6, 2015 by Tom Chilton at Gamescom 2015.[3] It was expected to be released on or before August 30, 2016.[4][5]
Plot and setting[]
Doom comes for the Alliance and the Horde as a great burning shadow falls over Azeroth. In this dire new chapter of the Warcraft saga, the demonic Burning Legion has returned, seeking to call forth their fallen leader — the dark titan Sargeras, Ravager of Worlds. As destruction rains across Azeroth, its heroes must seek salvation among the ruins of the Broken Isles, doomed center of ancient night elf civilization and birthplace of myths dating back to the world’s creation. In the face of hopeless odds, they must learn to master mighty Artifacts — legendary weapons that hold the potential to bring down the corrupted armies of the Legion — and strike an infernal pact with the dread Demon Hunters of the Illidari ... accursed followers of the infamous Illidan the Betrayer.
The expansion is set after the events of Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Warlords of Draenor and returns to the prime universe where heroes brace to defend Azeroth from a third invasion of the Burning Legion. To prevent a successful attempt to bring Sargeras back into Azeroth, heroes must retrace the steps of Maiev Shadowsong to the Broken Isles as she chased Illidan to the Tomb of Sargeras in hopes of finding some forgotten tools in their new fight, including the Pillars of Creation. They also need to find the new portal in the mysterious island chain that was opened by Gul'dan (a powerful orc warlock), who came from the alternate-timeline universe of Draenor. Players must be careful, as Gul'dan may know more about the region than potentially anyone who was still alive.
At the end of Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Warlords of Draenor, the combined Alliance-Horde forces believe they have stopped Gul'dan from completing the full return of the Burning Legion in the alternate timeline. Khadgar fortells that Gul'dan was not destroyed during the assault on Hellfire Citadel, and was sent to Azeroth in the original timeline, and has found a way to bring the original Burning Legion to attack Azeroth once again and ultimately summon Sargeras, the Legion's creator. Due to its remote location, the Burning Legion had waited patiently to invade Azeroth the third time in the original timeline, and has managed to grow larger and stronger than any in the history of Azeroth.
The events leading up to this expansion see the combined forces of both the Horde and Alliance attempt to push back the demons at their foothold on the broken shore. The Battle on the Broken Shore turns out to be a complete disaster, with both factions suffering significant casualties and causing some of the most respected leaders of each faction to be slain in battle. Despite their losses, the people of Azeroth are able to regroup and begin a campaign to purge the legion invaders from the Broken Isles and Azeroth as a whole.
Pre-expansion events[]
- Pre-order player access to Demon Hunter starting experience.
- Legion Invasions. Ended August 30, 2016 (the expansion release date).
- The Legion Returns and the Battle on the Broken Shore.
- The quest chain starting with [98] Calling of the Council from Archmage Khadgar's Upgraded Servant appears on August 16, 2016.
New features[]
- Level cap raised to 110.
- Additional character slot added.
- To help the heroes of Azeroth prepare for the coming invasion, World of Warcraft: Legion will allow players to boost one character to level 100, including a newly created character, quickly getting them primed and ready to battle the Burning Legion alongside their friends.
- Honor System: Fight for fame, glory, and a range of new PvP-specific powers as you face the opposing faction in Arenas and Battlegrounds.
- Introduction of Honor Ranks and Honor Bonuses.
- Introduction of Prestige Ranks.
- Portrait badges based on PvP ranks.
- Class Orders, Order Halls and followers: Whether you’re paladin or warlock, unite fellow NPC members of your class’s order to carry out missions at your command.
- New hero class — Demon Hunter: Unleash the demon within as an all-new melee hero class gifted with preternatural mobility—and the ability to metamorphose into hellish new forms.
- New continent - Broken Isles: Discover the fate of a lost night elf civilization, confront twisted fragments of the Emerald Nightmare, and hunt agents of the Legion in all-new zones.
- New worlds - Mar'dun: Created by Sargeras before his fall to capture demons and part of the demon hunter starting experience
- New world bosses
- Artifact Weapons (36 to encompass all specializations): Smite the Legion with legendary weapons of lore. Earn Artifact power to unlock abilities and traits, and customize your weapon to suit your needs.
- Trees for further spell/ability customization
- Appearance customization
- Artifact forms for Feral Druids
- World Quests at level cap
- Improved transmogrification system
- Improved social features
- Silence Penalty to reduce chat abuse
Other features[]
- New combat animations
- More headsup display graphics[citation needed]
- More world map icons
- Instance portal icons
- Multiple tagging of mobs[citation needed]
- Quest scaling in Broken Isles zones[citation needed]
- Profession improvements
- More profession quests
- Profession recipes with increasing ranks
- Voice narration popups with minor NPC animation[citation needed]
Dungeons and raids[]
- New dungeons
- Black Rook Hold
- Court of Stars
- Darkheart Thicket
- Eye of Azshara
- Halls of Valor
- Maw of Souls
- Neltharion's Lair
- The Arcway
- Vault of the Wardens
- Cathedral of Eternal Night (Patch 7.2)‡
- Seat of the Triumvirate (Patch 7.3)‡
- Classic updates
- New raids
- The Emerald Nightmare
- Trial of Valor (Patch 7.1)‡
- Nighthold (Patch 7.1.5)‡
- Tomb of Sargeras (Patch 7.2.5)‡
- Antorus, the Burning Throne (Patch 7.3)‡
- ‡ Not available at expansion launch
- Datamined
Sword of Dawn[7]- Has not appeared through Patch 7.3.5.
Scenarios[]
- For everyone
- The Deaths of Chromie (Patch 7.2.5)‡
- Legion Assaults
- Turn Back the Tides: Azsuna (Patch 7.2)‡
- Turn Back the Tides: Highmountain (Patch 7.2)‡
- Turn Back the Tides: Stormheim (Patch 7.2)‡
- Turn Back the Tides: Val'sharah (Patch 7.2)‡
- Pet battles
- The Deadmines (pet battle dungeon) (Patch 7.2.5)‡
- Wailing Caverns (pet battle dungeon) (Patch 7.2)‡
- Mostly related to Artifact Weapon acquisition and Order Hall advancement.
- Abyssal Maw (98 - 110)
- The Arcway (110)
- Black Rook Hold (1?)
- Black Temple (98 - 110)
- Broken Shore (100)
- The Cove of Nashal (100 - 110)
- Gloaming Reef (100 - 110)
- Karazhan (98 - 110)
- The Maelstrom (98 - 110)
- Realm of the Mage Hunter (98 - 110)
- Rescue Koltira (98 - 110)
- Sanctum of Light (98 - 110)
- Shadowgore Citadel (98 - 110)
- Temple of the White Tiger Flight Bounds (98 - 110)
- Tirisfal Glades (98 - 110)
- Tol Barad (98 - 110)
- Temple of the Jade Serpent (98 - 110)
- Ursoc's Lair (98 - 110)
- Violet Hold (1 - 110)
Major characters and mobs[]
- Main characters
- Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Maiev Shadowsong - Legendary Watcher
- Xavius - Vicious satyr Nightmare Lord
- Anduin Wrynn - Heir to Stormwind
- Tidemistress Athissa - Naga commander
- Genn Greymane - Ruler of Gilneas
- Dargrul the Underking - Highmountain ruler of the hostile drogbar
- Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Khadgar - Archmagi of The Kirin Tor
- Gul'dan - Chieftain of the Stormreaver clan
- Sylvanas Windrunner - Dark Lady of the Forsaken
- Illidan Stormrage - Future and past lord of Outland
- Boss mobs
- Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. God King of the vrykul
New races[]
- Forgefiend
- Hooded inquisitor
- Illidari?
- Imp mother
- Jailer
- Soulstalker
- Subduer
- Wyrmtongue
- Non-demons
- Brood mother
- Celestial
- Chronomatic anomaly
- Dactyl
- Darkheart ancient
- Darkheart dragon
- Dread horror
- Drogbar
- Elderhorn
- Energy tol'vir
- Falke
- Heart of corruption
- Helarjar
- Helsquid
- Manasaber
- Mindflayer
- Molten destroyer
- Musken
- Nightborne
- Owlcat
- Pestilence wyrm
- Ratstallion
- Spikehide
- Storm drake
- Valarjar
Pre-purchase/Pre-order details[]
- US
Available for pre-purchase after BlizzCon 2015.
- Pre-purchase: Has been enabled since November 5th 2015.
- Pre-purchasing Legion grants early access to the new Demon Hunter class prior to the expansion's release and also to an instant character boost token to level 100.
- Internet connection, Battle.net registration, and desktop application required.
- Digital Deluxe items will be available on or before the release of the game.
- Subscription required.
- Requires World of Warcraft (with expansions up through Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Warlords of Draenor).
- EU
Available for pre-order after BlizzCon 2015 (not sure when pre-purchase will be available).
- Pre-order: Game is expected to release on or before September 21, 2016.
- Pre-ordering Legion grants early access to the new Demon Hunter class prior to the expansion's release.
- Internet connection, Battle.net registration, and desktop application required.
- Digital Deluxe items will be available on or before the release of the game.
- Subscription required.
- Requires World of Warcraft (with expansions up through Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Warlords of Draenor).
- All applicable VAT included.
Removed before release[]
- Zones
- Thal'Dranath[8] is not going to be in Legion according to Ion Hazzikostas and will be replaced by something "cooler", but there was no indication what that might be.[9]
Media[]
Images[]
- From BlizzCon 2015
- Artwork
The making of the Legion cinematic[]
- Start with a bunch of sketches
- King Wrynn
- Sylvanas Windrunner
- The Alliance Gunship & the Horde Airship
- The Environment
- The Demons
- Building the Fleet
- Putting it all together
Pre-BlizzCon 2015[]
- From Gamescom 2015
- Screenshots
- Misc
Audio[]
- From BlizzCon 2015
Videos[]
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- Fan videos 2016
- From BlizzCon 2015
- From Gamescom 2015
Notes[]
- Dalaran will be moving to the Broken Isles similar to when it moved to Crystalsong Forest for Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Wrath of the Lich King, but will remain largely unchanged except for likely changes to the Underbelly.[10] Northrend will still have Dalaran for those leveling around there.[10]
- There was lots of media coverage about the supposed "leak" of Legion's release date being on or before September 21, 2016, but it seems strange that a leak would be on a pre-order advertising banner[4] on the official site for weeks after BlizzCon 2015.
References[]
- ^ a b Blizzard Entertainment 2016-04-18. The Legion Returns August 30. World of Warcraft official game site (US).
Blizzard Entertainment 2016-04-18. The Legion Returns August 30. World of Warcraft official game site (EU). - ^ Official World of Warcraft: Legion site
- ^ World of Warcraft Expansion Unveiling at Gamescom – Live Stream August 6
- ^ a b Legion pre-order slideshow banner on Battle.net (or local copy)
- ^ Legion pre-order promo background on Battle.net
- ^ Megan O'Neill 2016-04-04. Class halls help gain secondary artifacts and more. Blizzard Watch.
- ^ http://www.wowhead.com/zone=8124/sword-of-dawn
- ^ Thal'Dranath. Wowhead Legion DB. Retrieved on 2015-11-30.
- ^ File:Legion_Live_Developer_Q&A_w_Ion_Hazzikostas
- ^ a b Everything We Know about World of Warcraft Legion. Wowhead. Retrieved on 2015-08-11.
See also[]
- Broken Isles
- Demon Hunter
- Legion Invasion
- Patch 7.1.0
- Patch 7.1.5
- Silence Penalty
- Tomb of Sargeras audio play
- World of Warcraft: Legion comic
- World of Warcraft: Legion Companion App
- Fandom
- Touring the New ‘World of Warcraft Legion’ Zones by Raylan13 August 31, 2016
- ‘World of Warcraft: Legion’: Everything You Need to Know by Raylan13 August 26, 2016
- ‘World of Warcraft: Legion’: Catching Up on the Lore by Raylan13 August 24, 2016
- Pre-patch
- Beta
- Alpha
- World of Warcraft: Legion - World and Content Overview section of Fandyllic's BlizzCon 2015 Day 1 evolving blog
- World of Warcraft: Legion - Game Systems section of Fandyllic's BlizzCon 2015 Day 2 evolving blog
- World of Warcraft: Legion - Q&A section of Fandyllic's BlizzCon 2015 Day 2 evolving blog
- Design Team Dev Q&A - Matt Goss section of Fandyllic's BlizzCon 2015 Day 2 evolving blog
- Other
- Expansion 6
- Legion portal
- Public client builds
- World of Warcraft: Legion Collector's Edition
- World of Warcraft: Legion Digital Deluxe Edition
- World of Warcraft: Legion Companion App
External links[]
- Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. WoWLegion.com
- Artifact and class previews
- Legion pre-purchase/pre-order
- DBs
- Guides
- Official press releases
- Official info
Alpha or Beta[]
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Wowhead News Legion Build 21952 Data Updates: Achievements, Spells, Gladiator Storm Dragon Mounts by perculia 2016/06/14 7:21 PM
WoW Official Game Site (US) Legion Alpha Test Going on Holiday Break Blizzard Entertainment 12/15/2015
WoW Official Game Site (EU) Legion Alpha Test Going on Holiday Break Blizzard Entertainment 15/12/2015
Massively Overpowered WOW FACTOR: WHY LEGION’S ALPHA/BETA LABEL IS A HAIR WORTH SPLITTING Eliot Lefebvre January 29, 2016
Wowhead News Legion Alpha Build 20773 Now Playable - New Dalaran and Class Order Hall Screenshots by perculia 2015/12/02 8:44 PM
MMO-Champion Legion Beta - Build 20740 by chaud 2015-11-20 02:46 AM (several updates since initial post)
Wowhead News Patch 7.0.1 Legion Beta: Build 20740 Achievements, Class Followers, Professions, Icons, Scenarios by perculia 2015/11/19 8:10 PM
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