Shikimaru 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Taken from www.1up.com news story on the expansion. New Hero Class: Death Knight World of WarCraft's first Hero Class is a plate-wearing tank/DPS hybrid that works a little something like this: When players hit level 80, they'll be able to embark on a quest (similar in difficulty to the Warlock's epic mount quest, back before the level cap was raised to 70) that unlocks the ability to create a Death Knight character. The Death Knight starts at a high level (somewhere around 60 or 70, though Blizzard isn't certain yet), so you won't have to grind your way back up all over again. It's intended as an alternative, advanced class for end-game use only. Rather than using rage, energy, or mana, Death Knights have a special "rune sword" displayed beneath their health bar, onto which the player can etch six different runes (choose between Frost, Blood, and Unholy). Different abilities require different mixes of runes, and using abilities consumes the requisite runes until a cooldown timer causes them to be available again. Stuff like talents, spells, and other specifics are still being finalized. So are key questions like what races can be a Death Knight (start a Gnome petition now) and whether unlocking the Hero Class on one server means you can create a Death Knight on any server. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanin 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 tank/dps hybrid? sign me up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikimaru 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 DOUBLE POST! Info on one of thier moves. blurry pic pluss translation http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x60/jazzmanx33/SSPX0054.jpg Unholy Embrace Instant Cast. 5 min cooldown. Target is embraced by a silhouette of darkness for 6 seconds, corrupting any healing spells and effects cast upon or currently affecting the target to cause damage for 50% of their healing potential instead of restoring health. Any damage shields cast upon or currently affecting the target will also be instantly consumed, dealing 50% of their absorption potential in damage. Once afflicted with Unholy Embrace, the target cannot be afflicted with Unholy Embrace again for 1 minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentley 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 So who is the new Paldin class leader since Ravenheart is going to be the Deathknight class leader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrende 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 i posted /reroll first /dibs XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentley 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 we can level together. This might actually be the retirement of Bentley..... Until Warhammer at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanin 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 I played Warhammer and you might as well buy a farm and retire for good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrende 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 lol igor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feanore 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 I played Warhammer and you might as well buy a farm and retire for good! Translation? Does that mean Warhammer owns and we will never go back to WoW or that it sucks and we should just go back to FPS's wholesale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlin 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 when we asked questions at the warhammer booth their responses consisted of... we're still working on that. we can't tell you. we don't know. we don't know why you can't dance during war but we do know you can sure as hell AFK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgause 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Something new to lvl? Sounds like a job for GG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz28 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) I played Warhammer and you might as well buy a farm and retire for good! warhammer kicks ass vanin? Edited August 4, 2007 by Miz28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlgnd 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 Great so once people can start this quest, itll b hit hard, and an over popultation of death knights. Im hoping for the oppisite, like a holy knight ( yes, I know what a paladin , but maybe something with more tweaks...). Though Im sure they wont just do 1 heroic class, we will see thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlin 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 when i saw this thread title i thought it was gonna be info on dead kennedy's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlan 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I'd really like to know how any of those developers thought that unholy embrace was a good idea. That is just stupid even with a five minute cooldown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frost 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 Death coil!!! I DEMAND DEATH COIL!! /silly grin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanin 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 Listen, I asked the Warhammer guys questions and I got a lot of info about how everything will be awesome...SOON...but for now please play this battleground. I'll tell you guys how warhammer is as soon as this beta installs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beornwarrior 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I want a very very detailed description Vanin....and yeah that unholy embrace is going to suck so much in arena....focus fire random person. /cast unholy embrace and /lol at healer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangmeister 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I want a very very detailed description Vanin....and yeah that unholy embrace is going to suck so much in arena....focus fire random person. /cast unholy embrace and /lol at healer Unless it can be dispelled. /dispel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaslor 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I'd really like to know how any of those developers thought that unholy embrace was a good idea. That is just stupid even with a five minute cooldown. Actually I think it's pretty cool. It's a unique ability that could be required for a boss or something PvE, and for PvP it's devistating, but you can only use it once. I like it, it's powerful but if you miss your mark than you waste it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beornwarrior 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 Unless it can be dispelled. /dispel I very highly doubt they would make a 6 second silence (in a manner of speaking) that turns healing into damage dispellable so you could heal right away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlan 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 Well if anything it will be the ultimate griefing tool. Just get some opposing faction deathknight to cast it on someone annoying and heal away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hykos 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 So who is the new Paldin class leader since Ravenheart is going to be the Deathknight class leader pshhh I'm coming back for the expansion. Dibs on DK CL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanin 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 you gotta leave first Hykos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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