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| + | |name=Core hound |
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| + | |alignment=Always [[chaotic evil]] |
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| + | |leader=[[Magmadar]] |
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| + | :''For the [[Molten Core]] mob, see {{NPC||Core Hound}}. For the [[Mount Hyjal]] mob, see {{NPC||Core Hound (Hyjal)}}.'' |
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| + | '''Core hounds''' are the vicious but faithful servants of [[Ragnaros]] and his minions. The beast has the appearance of a massive [[dog|bulldog]] with two heads, each equipped with a mouth filled with rows of flaming teeth. Its body is covered with armored hide and studded with bony spikes. A streak of flames runs down its spine from head to stubby tail. The oldest and most powerful of the core hounds is [[Magmadar]], the alpha male and sire of the entire current pack. |
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| − | The difference between these quests is ... one word. The [[Alliance]] version blames the [[Horde]], and vice versa. |
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| + | Core hounds understand [[Kalimag]] but cannot speak. |
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| − | The reason is that the instances spawned by each side have the opposing faction's forces encased in ice where the book may be found. |
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| + | Core hounds use simple tactics, attacking the most obviously threatening target first. They will typically attempt an improved grab or bull rush to push their target into nearby lava. A core hound with flaming breath takes hold of a victim before using its flaming breath, thus preventing the victim from escaping the effect. Core hounds grow and gain power throughout their lives.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=17-18}}</ref> |
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| − | == Explanation == |
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| − | The questgiver asks you to retrieve a book from [[The Nexus]]. |
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| + | A core hound is a giant twin-headed, quadrupedal elemental lava monster that originates in the [[Firelands]] of the [[Elemental Plane]], and also live in the [[Molten Core]]<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=17}}</ref>. The largest is known is [[Magmadar]], and [[Golemagg the Incinerator]] seems to treat them as pets. There is also a small captured one in upper [[Blackrock Spire]] known as [[The Beast]], who has swallowed [[gnome]] explorer [[Finkle Einhorn]]. Their leather, [[Core Leather]], is greatly prized for making high-end items. |
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| − | The book can be found on the path leading to [[Grand Magus Telestra]]'s room. From the [[instance]] entrance, follow the path left and you will come to a group of mobs frozen in ice. The ice will break and they will [[aggro]] when you move close enough to them. The book will be on the floor and accessible once you clear the mobs. |
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| + | ==As a hunter pet== |
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| − | The placement of mobs in this area is roughly symmetric - the groups start with single mobs, and graduate to 3 at a time. |
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| + | {{Petbox|Core hound}} |
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| + | Only Hunters with the 51 talent point [[Beast Mastery]] will be able to tame these exotic beasts. |
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| + | ===Patch changes=== |
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| − | The Alliance faces horde forces here, and the Horde face alliance forces. In either case, the mobs are a mixture of |
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| + | {{Patch 3.0.2|note=Become tamable.}} |
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| − | * Berserkers (with a whirlwind attack) |
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| + | {{Patch 3.1.0|note=Bonuses equalized.|comment=Damage had a +10% bonus and now has +5% bonus.<br />Armor had no bonus and now has a +5% bonus.}} |
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| − | * Rangers (with ranged attacks) |
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| + | {{Patch 4.0.1|note=New special ability added, [[Ancient Hysteria]].}} |
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| − | * Clerics (who heal) |
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| + | ==Named== |
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| − | The center group includes a [[Horde Commander]]/[[Alliance Commander]] on normal difficulty, or a boss on Heroic: |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[The Beast]] |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} {{npc|Horde|Commander Kolurg}} (vs Alliance) |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Beauty]] {{Cata-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male|Small}} {{npc|Alliance|Commander Stoutbeard}} (vs Horde) |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHoundPup}} [[Buster]] {{Cata-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Lavanthor]] {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHoundPup}} [[Lucky (mob)|Lucky]] {{Cata-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Magmadar]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHoundPup}} [[Runty]] {{Cata-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHoundPup}} [[Spot (mob)|Spot]] {{Cata-inline}} |
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| + | ==Types== |
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| − | This commander (either version) can cause fear, and does a whirlwind attack like the berserkers. Standard tactics include pulling him back, so people feared do not aggro the mobs on the other side. The boss can be slain first, or the clerics first, depending on your crowd control and damage abilities. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Ancient Core Hound]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Core Hound]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Core Rager]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Lava Hound]] {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}} [[Summoned Wrath Hound]] {{Bc-inline}} |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *They retain their signature roar when tamed, though the loudest is [[Chromaggus]]. |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|DemonicHound}} [[Demonic hound]] |
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| + | *[[Core Hound Pup]] |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| + | {{Elink|type=petopia|link=http://www.wow-petopia.com/family/corehound.html}} |
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| + | {{Hunter pets}} |
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| + | [[Category:Core hounds| ]] |
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| + | [[Category:Monster Guide]] |
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| + | [[Category:Ferocity beasts]] |
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| + | [[Category:Tamable beasts]] |
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Revision as of 16:38, 28 March 2011
Template:Racebox
- For the Molten Core mob, see Core Hound. For the Mount Hyjal mob, see Core Hound (Hyjal).
Core hounds are the vicious but faithful servants of Ragnaros and his minions. The beast has the appearance of a massive bulldog with two heads, each equipped with a mouth filled with rows of flaming teeth. Its body is covered with armored hide and studded with bony spikes. A streak of flames runs down its spine from head to stubby tail. The oldest and most powerful of the core hounds is Magmadar, the alpha male and sire of the entire current pack.
Core hounds understand Kalimag but cannot speak.
Core hounds use simple tactics, attacking the most obviously threatening target first. They will typically attempt an improved grab or bull rush to push their target into nearby lava. A core hound with flaming breath takes hold of a victim before using its flaming breath, thus preventing the victim from escaping the effect. Core hounds grow and gain power throughout their lives.[1]
A core hound is a giant twin-headed, quadrupedal elemental lava monster that originates in the Firelands of the Elemental Plane, and also live in the Molten Core[2]. The largest is known is Magmadar, and Golemagg the Incinerator seems to treat them as pets. There is also a small captured one in upper Blackrock Spire known as The Beast, who has swallowed gnome explorer Finkle Einhorn. Their leather, 
[Core Leather], is greatly prized for making high-end items.
As a hunter pet
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Only Hunters with the 51 talent point Beast Mastery will be able to tame these exotic beasts.
Patch changes
Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Become tamable.
Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Bonuses equalized.
- Damage had a +10% bonus and now has +5% bonus.
Armor had no bonus and now has a +5% bonus.
- Damage had a +10% bonus and now has +5% bonus.
Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): New special ability added, 
[Ancient Hysteria].
Named
Types
Trivia
- They retain their signature roar when tamed, though the loudest is Chromaggus.
References
See also
External links
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