Druid Fire Cat Form - Fandral's Flamescythe
The premade druids on PTRs are now equipped with Fandral's Flamescythe (Majordomo Staghelm Loot - Firelands Raid) and players had a chance to test a very interesting feature of this weapon: the druid automatically changes into a fire cat when in combat!





Patch 4.2 - Updated Valor Points Rewards
Valor Points rewarded were updated in the latest build of Patch 4.2, names have been moved around, item models have changed, and most importantly a couple of stats were changed. Among other things, Relic items now have a Prismatic gem slot instead of a Red one.

See the updated list below, now with item screenshots.

Level Type Spec Slot Name Price
378ThrownMeleeThrownMorningstar Shard700 x
378ThrownMeleeThrownGiantslicer700 x
378ThrownTankThrownDeflecting Star700 x
378WandSpell DPSRangedTrail of Embers700 x
378WandSpell SpiritRangedScorchvine Wand700 x
378PlateMeleeWristGigantiform Bracers1,250 x
378PlateSpell SpiritWristBracers of Imperious Truths1,250 x
378PlateTankWristBracers of Regal Force1,250 x
378MailPhysical DPSWristBracers of Forked Lightning1,250 x
378MailSpell SpiritWristBracers of Misting Ash1,250 x
378LeatherMeleeWristFlamebinder Bracers1,250 x
378LeatherSpell SpiritWristSmolderskull Bindings1,250 x
378ClothSpell DPSWristEmberflame Bracers1,250 x
378ClothSpell SpiritWristFiresoul Wristguards1,250 x
378NeckMeleeNeckStoneheart Choker1,250 x
378NeckPhysical DPSNeckNecklace of Smoke Signals1,250 x
378NeckSpell DPSNeckAmulet of Burning Brilliance1,250 x
378NeckSpell SpiritNeckFiremind Pendant1,250 x
378NeckTankNeckStoneheart Necklace1,250 x
378FingerMeleeFingerSerrated Brimstone Signet1,250 x
378FingerPhysical DPSFingerSplintered Brimstone Seal1,250 x
378FingerSpell DPSFingerCrystalline Brimstone Ring1,250 x
378FingerSpell SpiritFingerSoothing Brimstone Circle1,250 x
378FingerTankFingerDeflecting Brimstone Band1,250 x
378RelicMeleeRelicRelic of the Elemental Lords1,250 x
378RelicPhysical DPSRelicCovenant of the Flame700 x
378RelicSpell DPSRelicSoulflame Vial700 x
378RelicSpell SpiritRelicSinged Plume of Aviana700 x
378RelicTankRelicDeathclutch Figurine700 x


Avengers of Hyjal - Updated Reputation Rewards
The Avengers of Hyjal reputation rewards now seem to be final and it's time for a recap! All the items now have screenshots and I also included prices and reputation requirements for each item.

Level Type Spec Slot NameFactionReputationPrice
391FingerMeleeFingerObsidian Signet of the AvengersAvengers of HyjalExalted500
391FingerPhysical DPSFingerViridian Signet of the AvengersAvengers of HyjalExalted500
391FingerSpell DPSFingerInfernal Signet of the AvengersAvengers of HyjalExalted500
391FingerSpell SpiritFingerQuicksilver Signet of the AvengersAvengers of HyjalExalted500
391FingerTankFingerAdamantine Signet of the AvengersAvengers of HyjalExalted500
378TrinketMeleeTrinketEssence of the Eternal FlameAvengers of HyjalRevered400
378TrinketPhysical DPSTrinketAncient Petrified SeedAvengers of HyjalRevered400
378TrinketSpellTrinketRune of ZethAvengers of HyjalRevered400
378TrinketSpell SpiritTrinketFiery QuintessenceAvengers of HyjalRevered400
378TrinketTankTrinketStay of ExecutionAvengers of HyjalRevered400
378PlateMeleeWaistCinch of the Flaming EmberAvengers of HyjalHonored300
378PlateSpell DPSWaistBelt of the Seven SealsAvengers of HyjalHonored300
378PlateTankWaistGirdle of the Indomitable FlameAvengers of HyjalHonored300
378MailPhysical DPSWaistFirearrow BeltAvengers of HyjalHonored300
378MailSpell DPSWaistFiremend CinchAvengers of HyjalHonored300
378LeatherPhysical DPSWaistFlamebinding GirdleAvengers of HyjalHonored300
378LeatherSpell DPSWaistFirescar SashAvengers of HyjalHonored300
378ClothSpell DPSWaistEmbereye BeltAvengers of HyjalHonored300
378BackMeleeBackBladed Flamewrath CloakAvengers of HyjalFriendly250
378BackPhysical DPSBackSleek Flamewrath CloakAvengers of HyjalFriendly250
378BackSpell DPSBackRippling Flamewrath CloakAvengers of HyjalFriendly250
378BackSpell SpiritBackFlowing Flamewrath CloakAvengers of HyjalFriendly250
378BackTankBackDurable Flamewrath CloakAvengers of HyjalFriendly250


Computers - Setup of the Month (by chaud)
Each month or every 2 months, depending on the hardware evolutions, the lovely chaud will work on a couple of hardware setups for those of you who are thinking of upgrading their computer!

This month
New SSDs are here, faster and more expensive than the current generation. Look for small price drops over the next few months as the last gen is put on sale. New AMD CPUs will be here in August or later, performance is still unknown.

Make sure to keep your AMD and Nvidia drivers up to date. If you experience problems after updating, roll back to the recommended Nvidia Drivers.

New to building your own computer? ArsTechnica recently released a nice guide for new builders (Part 2 and Part 3). They don't talk about it specifically, but Artic Silver 5 is standard for thermal compound, avoid using what came with your heatsink. Usually it is easier to connect the case headers when the motherboard is not in the case, provided the wires are long enough. She does mention a five hour build time, two hours seems more likely.

Don't hesitate to post any feedback in the comments of that news post, and don't forget to visit the Computer Forum for any extra questions!

Peripherals/Monitors

ComponentPuppy Dolphin
MonitorASUS VW224U 22-Inch Widescreen - $130ASUS VW246H 24-Inch Widescreen - $202
KeyboardMicrosoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000 - $25Cyborg V.5 - $38
MouseLogitech MX518 - $45Logitech G500 - $54
SpeakersLogitech S220 2.1 Speaker System - $23Logitech Z313 Speaker System - $40
ComponentNarwhal Unicorn
MonitorASUS VE276Q 27-Inch - $306Dell UltraSharp U2410 24-inch (IPS Panel) - $499
KeyboardLogitech G110 - $65Razer BlackWidow (Backlit)- $74 ($110)
MouseRazer Deathadder - $45Razer Naga (Buttons on the Side) - $69
SpeakersCreative Inspire T3130 2.1 Speaker System - $50Logitech Speaker System Z523 - $70



Puppy and Dolphin

ComponentPuppy Dolphin
CaseNZXT GAMMA Classic - $36NZXT GAMMA Classic - $36
Power SupplyCorsair Builder Series CX V2 500 - $60Corsair 650TX V2 - $80
CPUAMD Athlon II X4 640 AM3 - $100AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition - $112
HeatsinkCooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - $30Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - $30
MotherboardASUS M4A88TD-V EVO AM3 - AMD 880G - $110Asus AM3+ 880G M5A88-V EVO - $127
Memory4GB PNY Optima DDR3 10600 - $424GB G.Skill Ripjaws F3 4GB 12800 DDR3 - $62
Graphics CardXFX 6770 - $130XFX 6850 or EVGA GTX 460 - $145/ $170
Hard DriveSAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB - $61SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB - $61
DVDLite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $26Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $26
Total$595$679 / $704


Narwhal and Unicorn
All of these parts can be mixed and matched to create a build between Narwhal and Unicorn. SSDs are always optional.
ComponentNarwhal Unicorn
CaseCooler Master HAF 912 - $60Cooler Master HAF932 - $155
Power SupplyCorsair 650TX V2 - $80Corsair 750HX (7 Year Warranty) - $130
CPUIntel i5-2500k - $224Intel i7-2600k - $336
HeatsinkThermaltake Frio - $58Noctua 6 NH-D14 - $80
MotherboardASUS P8P67-M PRO - $147ASUS Z68 P8Z68-V PRO - $210
Memory4GB G.Skill Ripjaws F3 4GB 12800 DDR3 - $628GB G.Skill DDR3 12800 - $106
Graphics CardXFX 6950 1GB OR EVGA GTX 560 Ti- $245 / $225XFX 6970 OR EVGA GTX 570 - $320 / $330
Hard DriveWestern Digital 1TB Caviar Black - $90Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black - $90
SSDCrucial 128 GB m4 (Review) - $250
OR
OCZ 120 GB Agility 3 (Review) - $210
Intel 510 Series 120 GB (Review) - $285
OR
OCZ 120 GB Vertex 3 (Review) - $270
DVDLite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $26Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $26
Total$972 - $1298$1663 - $1748
This article was originally published in forum thread: Druid Fire Cat Form, Avengers of Hyjal / Valor Points Rewards, Setup of the Month started by Boubouille View original post
Comments 185 Comments
  1. Trakanonn's Avatar
    Just offspec'd kitty even though i despise the rotation.

    Quote Originally Posted by Valacia View Post

    As for "hunter weapon" The BOE polearm is better itemized and will be much more accessible.
    lolque? Dont go claiming it just yet. It's for both.
  1. mmoc1e9e1a2368's Avatar
    Getting real tired of these trinkets with a use effect and that's it.. Now, the tank trinket was nice, because you can't just mindlessly pop it since it will also cause damage to you, but the other trinkets are just plain boring.
  1. Swiftspear's Avatar
    Fing epic, Fire Kitty...Perhaps next will be a Thunder...Thunder...Thunder Cat...Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  1. Madus's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Xombo View Post
    So for spriests/boomkins/ele shams, there are 2 easily obtainable 378 trinkets, a 378 cloak that looks pre-heroic BiS (hit + haste), a 378 belt and TWO 391 rings for all incredibly low prices. 6 amazing epic items all from an easy faction grind? That along with the new easily obtainable epic craftable armor pieces and epic weapons (along with world boe drops) really shows just how far things have gone away from the "epic" feel of epics.

    Oh and I forgot to mention how you can pay a guild to run you in heroic modes from the heroic boss drops to upgrade your gear to 391 items as well. Sure this won't happen a week after the patch is released, but in a month or two, but you know guilds will be rolling in the cash once their core raiders have been equipped.

    L-O-L.
    oh hello gearscore dont work anymore...
    both trinkets are weaker like volcano
    volcan: 1600 int * 12 sec / 45 sec = 426 int
    zeth: 1277 * 15 / 60 = 319 int
    fiery: 1149 * 25 / 90 = 319 int

    volcan + mirror (359) > zeth (378) + fiery (378)
  1. mmoc0e89c3796c's Avatar
    Hmm, that video makes me wanna switch my main from hunter to my druid
  1. ProfessorTjc's Avatar
    I think if a hunter wields that staff their pet cat should turn into a fire kitty.
  1. mmoceb24f284f0's Avatar
    I would like totry that for my own druid, To bad EU Premade ptr has been locked for months now ¬¬
  1. PHOENIXZERO's Avatar
    AS5 might be the "standard" but it hasn't been the best thermal compound available for years, it's pretty much living off popularity instead of performance, even in the Arctic Silver family it's been surpassed. Some heat sinks even come with compound that ranges from at least decent to par with AS5 if not better these days, I know the CM Hyper 212+ does.

    SSDs certainly offer a performance boost for your OS and some games (including WoW) but they're still in their "infancy" in terms of where the tech is at and the early adoption stage. I was heavily considering ordering one for the computer I built last month but I decided to hold off until the price vs GB vs performance ratios are a bit better, along with reliability. But of course if you have the money to spend, might as well upgrade your storage drive since it can be a good upgrade over a mechanical HDD. I might get one later this year if there's anything good on Black Friday/Cyber Monday or something. :P



    On another note, damn even though neither of my druid alt's specs are feral I might still want that staff too (like every other druid) once everyone else has it that can use it. Also how much of a pain in the ass Avengers of Hyjal rep going to be to earn? Haven't been following it too closely, I know there's dailies but will the raid give rep also?
  1. [-Spiritus-]'s Avatar
    Its obvious that the firecat is Blizzard's preliminary trial for the ageless problem of the shifted druid never seeing a visual change on their character model as they get new gear.

    While a Blazin' Bear would be cool, think about the awesomeness of a Flammin' Chicken?
  1. Jekerdud's Avatar
    For these computer parts, can we ditch the fake animal names and just go with low grade, mid-low, mid-high, and high grade? Make it much simpler when you are trying to explain it to someone who only knows how to play games, not work on computers.
  1. LeVvE's Avatar
    Maybe you should not recommend a Sandforce 2 SSD untill you know if a new firmware will fix the problems, OCZ said it might fix it, Corsair recalled all units.
  1. Keosen's Avatar
    Very nice fiery effect and it think that blizzard will get it further and add more class based item effects in the future since the fiery cat become very popular.
  1. Seriousdoom's Avatar
    thought the scythe would be... well, a scythe!
  1. Peta's Avatar
    Nice man nice... The lack of special effect weapons in the expansion was evident now they fixed it.
  1. Coffay's Avatar
    Probably not the first to ask but I cba reading through 7 pages :P..

    So how is this gunna work if a hunter has the weapon? Fire nelf? Standing fire kitty? Or just no effect lol
  1. Peta's Avatar
    Sorry but for the people that are already bitching about hunters... Hunters already had more than enough love from the blizzdevs in the course of WoW existence. So STFU!
  1. mmoc97bc1ed76a's Avatar
    OCZ Vertex3 and Agility3 are having massive problems with the P8P67 boards, and I believe most intel based boards - You really shouldn't recommend those two until OCZ makes a proper firmware update... Right now they try to blame Intel's drivers, and at one point they even blamed the SATA standard for being at fault.

    I'm having a Vertex 3 and can only use it as slave drive atm - causes BSOD frequently if used as boot drive and I'm NOT the only one with that issue.
  1. Faldric's Avatar
    Do they have to throw crit on every and each damn STR item....
  1. zearrow's Avatar
    ahhh this is a great tier for me. First in line for legendary in my guild, second in line for fire cat staff
  1. ultimar235's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Rocketbear View Post
    Such a shame that it will only be used for trash and silly stuff. Trash polearm is better for a kitty druid.
    Nah if you look cool then your DPS increases, it's a well known fact.

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