Changes: Starshard Edge

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Knock back (also known as punting) is an ability that lifts an enemy off the ground and knocks them back a certain distance, without dismounting mounted players.

Knockback abilities were implemented in Wrath of the Lich King. Previously, they had been much sought after by players, traditionally only being given to mobs or NPCs (Non-Player Characters).

If you have a knockback ability, use it wisely. For example, Hunters benefit from the extra range the knockback gives them. Player abilities with a knockback effect:

Druid talent [Typhoon]: 20 yard knockback.

Shaman talent [Thunderstorm]: 20 yard knockback.

Hunters' [Disengage] effectively allows them to knock themselves back.

Death Knights have a kind of "Anti-Knockback" skill, [Death Grip]. It pulls targeted enemy up from 30 yards away next to the caster.

Patch changes

Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Knockback effect removed from [Blast Wave].
Patch 3.3.0 (2009-12-08): Knockback effects no longer dismount players. If on a flying mount, you will be knocked back a short distance before being able to resume flying.
This change is most likely due to some players abusing their knock back abilities on flagged players leading them to fall to their death.
Patch 1.6.0 (2005-07-12): Knockback effects are now synchronized with any associated missile impacts.

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+'''Knock back''' (also known as punting) is an ability that lifts an enemy off the ground and knocks them back a certain distance, without dismounting mounted players.
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+Knockback abilities were implemented in [[Wrath of the Lich King]]. Previously, they had been much sought after by players, traditionally only being given to [[mob]]s or [[NPC]]s (Non-Player Characters).
-== Source ==
-This item can be found inside [[Cache of Innovation]] after defeating [[Mimiron]] on [[hard mode]] and inside [[Gift of the Observer]] after defeating [[Algalon the Observer]] in the 25-man version of [[Ulduar (instance)|Ulduar]].
+If you have a knockback ability, use it wisely. For example, [[Hunter]]s benefit from the extra range the knockback gives them.
-== Patch changes ==
+Player abilities with a knockback effect:
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+* Druid talent [[Typhoon]]: 20 yard knockback.
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+* Shaman talent [[Thunderstorm]]: 20 yard knockback.
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+* Hunters' [[Disengage]] effectively allows them to knock themselves back.
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+[[Death Knight]]s have a kind of "Anti-Knockback" skill, [[Death Grip]]. It pulls targeted enemy up from 30 yards away next to the caster.
+==Patch changes==
+*{{patch 4.0.1|note=Knockback effect removed from [[Blast Wave]].}}
+*{{patch 3.3.0|note=Knockback effects no longer dismount players. If on a flying mount, you will be knocked back a short distance before being able to resume flying.|comment=This change is most likely due to some players abusing their knock back abilities on flagged players leading them to fall to their death.}}
+*{{Patch 1.6.0|note=Knockback effects are now synchronized with any associated missile impacts.}}
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+[[Category:Powers]]