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[[Category:Uldaman|NPCs]]
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| Release = 25 March 2008
 
| Version = 8069
 
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* [[Isle of Quel'Danas]] instances
 
* [[Combat Log]] improvement.
 
| Related =
 
* [[Patch 2.4.0|Documented changes]]
 
* '''[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/patchnotes/test-realm-patchnotes.html Official patch notes]'''
 
* [http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/ Official "Under Development" page]
 
| Prev = 2.3.3
 
| Next = 2.4.1
 
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This article lists all undocumented changes that have appeared in [[Patch 2.4.0]].
 
 
==General==
 
* [[Dwarf]] male shoulderpads have decreased in size, and weapons have increased in size.
 
* Some items equipped by [[Tauren]] look smaller when worn over the shoulder than they do when wielded in combat.
 
* Players in [[Thunder Bluff]] are no longer auto-dismounted if they travel through buildings to other parts of the city. [[Druid]]s won't lose their [[Travel Form]].
 
* Game physics have been changed to prevent wall climbing.
 
* [[Commander Hobb]] and [[Sanctum Defenders]] have been updated wielding new bow models.
 
* Human Female face was changed due patch optimization. <ref>http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=5539955375&postId=55905068087&sid=1#19</ref>
 
* Players can now link Spells and Quests in chat like items; Description, req. items and reagents shown.
 
* When landing in water - you now sink enough to have to hold your breath.<ref>http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=3404801543&sid=1&pageNo=1 </ref>
 
* There is now a direct flightpath from [[Ratchet]] to [[Orgrimmar]] (It used to go by way of Crossroads).
 
* The water in [[Undercity]] has new animation.
 
 
==PvP==
 
* Temporary buffs from [[Warsong Gulch]], [[Arathi Basin]] and [[Eye of the Storm]] now counted as buffs instead of debuffs.
 
 
==Quest==
 
* Many more [[Nethermine Ravager]]s have been added to the [[Netherwing Mines]].
 
* Dragonmaw Transporters no longer dismount and are prone to evade more.
 
* Number of [[Netherwing_Crystal|Netherwing Crystals]] required for the daily quest [[Quest:Netherwing_Crystals|Netherwing Crystals]] has been reduced from 40 to 30.
 
* [[Sporeggar]] repeatable quest {{questlong|Neutral|64|Now That We're Still Friends...}} now only requires 6 [[Bloodscale Enchantress]], down from 12.
 
* {{Questlong|Neutral|70G3 Daily|The Deadliest Trap Ever Laid (Aldor)}} or {{Questlong|Neutral|70G3 Daily|The Deadliest Trap Ever Laid (Scryer)}} have had their gold reward increased to 18 gold, 28 silver; from 7 gold 28 silver.
 
* Quests giving players [[Stormpike Insignia]] or [[Frostwolf Insignia]] had their level adjusted for level 70 players. As a result each trinket upgrade will additionally give 11 gold, 40 silver at level 70.
 
 
==Druid==
 
* Druids that were in [[Moonkin Form]] or [[Tree of Life Form]] will now be able to auto-shift out to mount up. This now means that costumes can't be used to have Moonkin mounted.
 
*[[Moonkin Form]] is now affected by the Fel Orc Costume buff.
 
 
==Hunter==
 
* Ammo Pouches and Arrow Quivers can no longer be simultaneously equipped in your character's bag slots.
 
* Pet threat/aggro generation is acting differently than it did in [[Patch 2.3.3]]. See this [http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=5591269680&postId=56402297008&sid=1#162 bug report] for more information.
 
* [[Snake Trap]] itself and snakes summoned by its trigger no longer despawn as soon as hunter dies (similar to all others traps).
 
 
==Mage==
 
* The absorb values of [[Ice Barrier]] have been increased.
 
* [[Icy Veins]] now has a sound when cast.
 
 
==Paladin==
 
* [[Righteous Defense]] can now be cast on enemies.
 
 
==Priest==
 
* [[Power Word: Shield]] now has a different, crackling sound when cast (An unintended bug that will be fixed in a future patch<ref>[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=5640935966&sid=1&pageNo=7#129 Nethaera's Post: "That sound you keep hearing is PW: shield"]</ref>)
 
*Touch of Weakness no longer interrupts channeling when it procs.
 
*Mind Vision can no longer be used in Arena. It also doesn't interrupt drinking/eating.<ref>http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=3404801543&sid=1&pageNo=1
 
</ref>
 
 
==Rogue==
 
*[[Cheat Death]] now properly reduces incoming damage (was bugged since 2.3.2 patch: it decreased all incoming damage by 90% and then absorbed 90% of damage taken. In reality, it should be 99% of all damage absorbed for 3 seconds). Also the passive ability now has a large animation under the rogue's head upon trigger.
 
 
==Shaman==
 
*The [[Clearcasting|Clearcast]] buff no longer has a sound effect. This is a known bug.[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=5539875302&postId=55751158275&sid=1#3]
 
 
==Alchemy==
 
* Four new Alchemy Stones added, all need the previous {{loot|epic|Alchemist's Stone}} as well as {{Exalted|Exalted}} reputation with the [[Shattered Sun Offensive]]:
 
**{{loot|epic|Assassin's Alchemist Stone}} confers +108 attack power plus increases effect of healing and mana potions by 40%
 
**{{loot|epic|Guardian's Alchemist Stone}} confers +54 defense rating plus increases effect of healing and mana potions by 40%
 
**{{loot|epic|Sorcerer's Alchemist Stone}} confers +63 damage and healing spells plus increases effect of healing and mana potions by 40%
 
**{{loot|epic|Redeemer's Alchemist Stone}} confers +119 Healing or +40 damage plus increases effect of healing and mana potions by 40%
 
 
==Blacksmithing==
 
* All recipes for grinding stones have now been correctly categorized.
 
 
== Herbalism ==
 
*[[Nightmare Vine]] now has spawn points at both [[Forge Camp: Wrath]] and [[Forge Camp: Terror]] in [[Blade's Edge Mountains]] as well as [[Throne of Kil'Jaeden]] in [[Hellfire Peninsula]].
 
*When gathering [[Nightmare Vine]] there is an increased chance of gaining the Nightmare Pollen [[debuff]].
 
 
== NPC Changes ==
 
*[[Skyguard Khatie]] is now mounted on a [[Nether Ray]] to make it easier to interact with her.
 
*[[Lor'themar Theron]] has had his dialogue changed to acknowledge [[Kael'Thas]] has betrayed the blood elves.
 
*[[Arcane Guardian]]s now say ''"Remain strong. Kael'thas will -- error -- Lor'thermar will lead you to power and glory!".''
 
*[[Domesticated Felboar]] no longer give experience when killed.
 
*[[Lightning Wasp]]s have been removed from [[Bash'ir's Landing]].
 
 
==Items==
 
* Items intended for Retribution paladins have been rebalanced. [[Spell damage]] has been replaced with stats such as critical strike, haste, and strength on Season 1 and 2, Tier 4 through Tier 6, and other miscellaneous Retribution gear. Season 3 was already changed in patch. 2.3.
 
* Stats of {{loot|epic|Shifting Tanzanite}} changed from +5 Strength +4 Agility to +5 Agility and +6 Stamina.
 
* The PvP mounts {{loot|epic|Swift Warstrider}} and {{loot|epic|Reins of the Black War Elekk}} have been added to the game.
 
* The {{loot|common|Zapthrottle Mote Extractor}} has a new on-use animation.
 
* Corrected tooltips for most trinkets to show more accurate cooldowns (only tooltip text change). For instance, {{loot|rare|Bladefist's Breadth}} now show correct cooldown of 1.5 minutes instead of 2 minutes.
 
* Items with cooldowns now have text "Cooldown Remaining: mm:ss" at their tooltips.
 
* Engineering Dragonlings now have a 20 minute cooldown instead of 1 hour.
 
* Mob level of engineering crafted defensive pets are no longer linked to engineering skill. (At 375 engineering, Battle Chicken down from level 72 to 40, Mithril Dragonling from 72 to 40, Arcanite Dragonling from 72 to 50). [http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=5591169685&amp;sid=1&amp;pageNo=1#5]
 
* [[Vengeful Gladiator's Felshroud]] and [[Vengeful Gladiator's Dreadgear]] have had their graphics redesigned.
 
* {{loot|common|Elixir of Water Walking}} was added. Appears as a random reward from the [[Daily Quest]] for fishing.
 
*{{Loot|Rare|Mystical Skyfire Diamond}} No longer has a 2% chance to reduce the next spell's casting time by 50%. Now the 1[[ppm]] "Focus" buff lasts for 4 seconds and Increases Spell Haste Rating by 320. The buff still has a 45sec internal Cooldown, but is no longer consumed. When combined with general lag, this benefit of the gem is not noticeable.
 
*{{loot|epic|Tiny Voodoo Mask}} had its CD lowered to 10 minutes from 16.
 
*The quest item that leads to [[Jaguero Isle]] has had its level requirement reduced to level 42, to be in line with the dropped level of the quest and island from at patch 2.3.
 
*{{loot|common|Stratholme Holy Water}} now does less damage. Most likely due to not being affected by Spell Damage.
 
*{{loot|rare|Captured Flame}} is now a Rare item, instead of Common.
 
 
==Sound==
 
* Inn music added for tauren and orcs inns.
 
* [[Whirlwind]] and [[Power Word: Shield]] abilities have a new sound.
 
* [[Ritual of Souls|Soulwell]]s, [[Portal (spell)|Portals]], [[Ritual of Refreshment|Refreshment Tables]] and [[Herb|Herbs]] now have ambient sounds around them.
 
* All [[Whelp|Whelplings]] and [[Frog]] companions now play a sound when clicked.
 
 
==Instances==
 
* The size of [[Supremus]] in [[Black Temple]] has increased significantly. Also, the hitbox of [[Supremus]] has been reduced significantly.
 
* The area around [[Archimonde]] in [[Battle for Mount Hyjal]] has been decreased in size and players are no longer able to go into the hills around his area. Also, the hitbox of [[Archimonde]] has been reduced significantly.
 
* [[Void Reaver]] no longer targets a player before casting an Arcane Orb, so [[Add Ons]] such as [[Deadly Boss Mods]] or [[BigWigs]] are no longer able to warn of incoming Orbs.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=5575687557&sid=1#12 |author=Hortus |authorlink=Hortus |date=03/26/2008 |title=Re: Bug or VR changes in 2.4 |accessdate=03/26/2008}}</ref>
 
* The [[Prince Malchezzar]] fight in [[Karazhan]] has had its safe spots on the left side of the room removed as of 3/26/08
 
* [[Tempest Keep]] - [[Al'ar]] - Flame patches in phase 2 can no longer be killed with spell reflect by warriors. Al'ar's hit box was made smaller.
 
 
==User Interface==
 
* Tutorial hints (after clicking on the yellow exclamation mark at the bottom of the screen) are now displayed in the center instead of at the bottom.
 
* Raid Window in default Blizzard UI will no longer become empty or locked if opened during combat.
 
* [[Raid target icons]] (the skull, cross, circle, square, etc) can now be shown in chat by enclosing their name in "curly brackets" - for example {circle} or {skull}
 
 
==Bug fixes==
 
* The [[Falthrien Academy]] is now correctly displayed as a subzone of [[Eversong Woods]], not as a zone (which has a bigger fade text on entering).
 
* The capitalization of the [[Valley of Heroes|Valley Of Heroes]] has been changed to ''Valley of Heroes''.
 
* Some mounts (like the epic Hawkstrider) now make a sound, when standing still and pressing the space bar. There has been an animation. Tiger mounts however, no longer make a sound.
 
* Wind Rider Master [[Urda]], in [[Hammerfall]], is now standing on her platform instead of under it.
 
* The cost of [[flight path]]s will now be properly reduced if your reputation is Friendly, Revered or Exalted.
 
* [[Vanndar Stormpike]] and [[Drek'thar]] no longer give info about how many elite NPCs are left at Alterac valley (these elites were mostly removed in patch 2.3).
 
 
==References==
 
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{{Patches}}
 
 
[[Category:Patches|2.4.0]]
 
[[Category:World of Warcraft patches|2.4.0]]
 

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