Update - Added Press Conference Video and fixed "Whack-a-Gnome" ... Apparently, that's "Whack-a-Gnoll" .... Too bad. The guy who gave me that info will be quickly fired!

Also, Transmogrification will have a lot of restrictions when it's first released, check out this blue thread for more information (I'll get everything on the front page soon)

Patch 4.3 Press Conference Video
The entire video of the press conference is finally online! Watch it on own3D in HD. The World of Warcraft stuff starts around 19:00


Patch 4.3 Interviews - Updated
Interviews keep hitting the web and we now know a few more things thanks to the interviews on Kotaku, Gamona.de, and Buffed.de!

New Raid
  • Deathwing raid will be the final raid of the expansion.
  • You will even get to ride on Deathwing's back during the fight, apparently to take him down over multiple phases.
  • The project for an Abyssal Maw is gone for the moment, the storyline wasn't convincing enough/fitting.

5-Man Instances
  • 3 new 5-man instances will be added in this patch.
  • One of the instance will be in the Caverns of Time, for the War of the Ancients

Transmogrifier (Preview below)
  • The Transmogrifier NPC, which will let you change the appearance of any armor piece on you, while retaining the stats of your current gear. (= T12 stats, but with the Tier 2 look!)
  • Players won't be able to change the appearance of their armor into another armor type or class armor set, and you might have to own the armor before you can use it to swap the appearance of your existing armor.

Void Storage
  • The Void Storage is a new type of bank where players will be able to store their old armors in order to free up space in their regular bank.
  • It will hold 100-150 items. Anything stored there will lose all gems and enchantments.

Raid Finder
  • The Raid Finder will be introduced in Patch 4.3, it will work like the Dungeon Finder.

Darkmoon Faire
  • There will be a new Darkmoon Faire island with a bunch of new activities such as "Whack-a-Gnome" "Whack-a-Gnoll" (Sorry gnomes!)


Patch 4.3 Preview - Transmogrification
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
You’ve been asking for it, and we were listening. In patch 4.3 you’ll be able to customize the appearance of your weapons and armor like never before.

The Ethereals, emerging from the nether, will bring with them a new technology they call Transmogrification. They’re heading to the capital cities of Azeroth to set up shop and to offer adventurers a unique service -- copying the appearance of one magical item onto another. They only ask for a modest gold donation to recoup their costs.

Visiting a Transmogrifier will present players with a new interface that will allow them to change the appearance of an item while retaining its original stats. This means that you can raid in your paladin tier 12 Immolation set, but look like you’re wearing Lightbringer, while priests can bring Benediction back -- at least in spirit. Hunters can once again roam the jungles of Stranglethorn Vale in their tier 2 Dragonstalker set. You could even slip into the saucy tailored Black Mageweave set for that matter. You know, with the thigh highs, and the little gloves, and the cute little… ahem.


Placing an item into the Transmogrifier interface will offer a preview of how the item will appear once the change is applied. However, not all item pairings are compatible with Transmogrification. In general, only items that have stats can be used in the transmogrification process. You must also be able to wear both items when using this service. Ethereals don’t have much in the way of ethics, but allowing someone to appear as if they’re equipping unusable items crosses the line. Similarly, they won’t allow you to change weapon or armor types. Sneaky death knights can’t make that breastplate look like a cloth robe, and you can’t make a one-handed axe look like a two-handed axe, or transform a sword’s appearance into that of a mace. Guns, bows, and crossbows will be the exception to this rule. You will finally be able to retain your dwarf’s racial gun bonus while appearing with all the splendor and elegance of a bow wielder (or at least the relative silence of one).


Placing items into the Transmogrify interface will increase the gold cost of the process, and clicking the Transmogrify button (assuming you have the necessary funds) will put the appearance change into effect. The process can be reversed by clicking the undo icon on each item, and then hitting the Transmogrify button once more to save the changes. Any item that’s transmogrified will have text indicating it’s been altered by the process for all to see, similar to the item tooltip callout for reforged items.


Transmogrification encourages players to hold onto items with sentimental or aesthetic value, and the Ethereals anticipate that personal bag and bank space will be at a premium now that everyone will be hoarding their frilly pantaloons and leather jerkins. In anticipation of this new demand for additional storage space, they’ll be introducing a unique Void Storage service. What’s Void Storage, you ask? We’ll provide more details soon.


We’re looking forward to seeing how players choose to customize their character’s appearance, and hope you’re as excited as we are for the arrival of patch 4.3 and the Transmogrification feature. Do you have a favorite set or weapon that you’ll be bringing back? Let us know in the comments below.
This article was originally published in forum thread: Patch 4.3 Updated Information, Transmogrification Preview started by Boubouille View original post
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  1. astariaxv's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Neganova View Post
    Yes. Give me a minute to do some searches.

    EDIT: Circle of Flame, from Ambassador Flamelash of Blackrock Depths.

    http://www.wowhead.com/item=11808
    Woot! Thank you!
  1. Neganova's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Duster505 View Post
    My point was it should be a dye system rather then see ppl run in old tiers junk all over the place. Then make the new tiers so that they look awsome with diffrent colours - instead of putting 3 diffrent colours on exactly the same set for each spec...
    So you'd rather them put in less work for something that's not as good.

    That's not how things work.
  1. The Glitch's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Phaidrae View Post
    Hahahah! Time to get back into T6 content for some sexy gear!!!! Honestly, it's like 4 years late getting to the party but I'm glad it finally arrived. It's good timing too because druid t12 is just so ugly!
    I agree tier 6 druid was my favourite tier <3 I like to look like an actual druid! Cenarion Tier is one of my favs also, I honestly can't wait, all my many years of saving my tiers and doing without bank space on my main has finally paid off
  1. Zaizo's Avatar
    what about Deathwings master?
  1. pickley's Avatar
    Glorious set
  1. Rahynn's Avatar
    Seems like blizzard freaked out due to SWTOR "leaked" release date of noveneber
  1. Neganova's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by xvkarbear View Post
    Woot! Thank you!
    My pleasure!
  1. Puffman's Avatar
    And people called me crazy for hoarding all my armor sets
  1. mmoc3fe040ec5f's Avatar
    Super-awesome!!!! I'm so hyped, I wish I could come back.
  1. Stormgnoef's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Rahynn View Post
    Seems like blizzard freaked out due to SWTOR "leaked" release date of noveneber
    There is not much they can do at this point while they still keep ignoring pvpers.And Wow is like what 6 years old?So ofc lots ppl will try out star wars at first.
  1. ryegeleye's Avatar
    Last raid of the expansion? Have you missed all the lore and indications that there's a bigger force than Deathwing manipulating him? Cataclysm has been out for ~9 months and other expansions have lasted close to 2 full years.
  1. mmoc176454de01's Avatar
    Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
  1. mmocbeba583bd0's Avatar
    This is some really cool stuff.... except for whack-a-gnome. We want blow-up-a-goblin!
  1. Collected's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Hugglebug View Post
    Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
    hahahaha awesome advert.
  1. HeavensDemise's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Collected View Post
    Are there any tier galleries anywhere that show each tier set for each class?
    http://www.wowhead.com/itemsets Just pick what class you want to see from the drop down menu.
  1. Glaziola's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Binki View Post
    This is some really cool stuff.... except for whack-a-gnome. We want blow-up-a-goblin!
    This so much xD
  1. SparkofImagination's Avatar
    Haven't played for several months but I will come back for this for many reasons.

    Plus: I knew I kept my T5 Lock set for a reason A lot of people were bashing me back then for keeping them and that I should have sold them since there was no reason to have them anymore. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  1. Collected's Avatar
    I'm glad I didn't trash my Quel'Delar on my mage. Loved that sword.
  1. mmoca371db5304's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by SparkofImagination View Post
    Plus: I knew I kept my T5 Lock set for a reason A lot of people were bashing me back then for keeping them and that I should have sold them since there was no reason to have them anymore.
    Oh I've kept all kinds of items that have a 'look good' characteristic too them. I have a particular Tanking combo in mind that'll make people think I'm wearing nothing at all (because who doesn't want their tank in a thong & bra?).

    Lets not forget the classic age of Paladin Healers in dresses.
  1. Kynario's Avatar
    Enough complaining for today, Mr Bodraw. This patch will be wonderful!!!

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