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Wowhead's Patch 7.0.3 Pre-Patch Guide
Wowhead’s Legion 7.0 Pre Expansion Guide
The Legion Pre-Expansion Patch goes live on July 19th for US realms, July 20th for EU realms. This patch features major class changes, the new Appearances system for transmog, and a number of UI changes. In this post, we'll cover all the guides, features, and important database links on Wowhead.
Edit: please read up on
known patch issues and blue post updates, including Hellfire Citadel nerfs, here
Class Updates
All classes have major updates in the pre-expansion patch, ranging from
melee Survival Hunters
to
pirate Outlaw Rogues
. We have covered the biggest changes in
Major Class, Character Visuals, and Gear Updates
such as:
Gnome Hunters are finally here! They can tame mechanical pets and we have a
guide to all the new prepatch tames
.
Resource changes such as Maelstrom, Holy Power, Insanity, and Chi.
Healers only having the ability to mass-resurrect.
Raid-wide buffs have been removed.
Major Glyphs are gone
Spirit, Multistrike, and Bonus Armor removed from gear.
Swapping talents in non-rested areas will require
Tome of the Clear Mind
in the prepatch.
New models for
Bear, Cat, and Moonkin Form Druids
, as well as Warlock demons.
Not sure what to play in Legion? Check out our Talent Calculator and Role Overviews:
Legion Talent Calculator
|
Tanking Overview
|
Healing Overview
|
Ranged DPS Overview
|
Melee DPS Overview
We also have a series of
Legion Class Changes
highlighting major changes from WoD to Legion, new abilities, spell animations, artifacts, and Tier sets!
Want to learn even more? We have commissioned well known community members and beta testers to write guides to each specialization covering your rotation/priorities, major spec changes, sample talent builds, gear recommendations, consumables, and visual updates. We've also included information on each spec's Artifact Weapon so you can get a more complete picture of the spec.
Below are links to the "home" page for each spec; which in turn links to articles with more detailed information on different class topics.
Death Knight
Blood Guide
|
Frost Guide
|
Unholy Guide
|
Class Overview
Druid
Guardian Guide
|
Feral Guide
|
Balance Guide
|
Restoration Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Hunter
Beast Mastery Guide
|
Marksmanship Guide
|
Survival Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Mage
Arcane Guide
|
Fire Guide
|
Frost Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Monk
Brewmaster Guide
|
Mistweaver Guide
|
Windwalker Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Paladin
Protection Guide
|
Retribution Guide
|
Holy Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Priest
Discipline Guide
|
Holy Guide
|
Shadow Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Rogue
Assassination Guide
|
Outlaw Guide
|
Subtlety Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Shaman
Elemental Guide
|
Enhancement Guide
|
Restoration Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Warlock
Affliction Guide
|
Demonology Guide
|
Destruction Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Warrior
Arms Guide
|
Fury Guide
|
Protection Guide
|
Leveling 1-20 Guide
|
Class Overview
Revamped Class Guide Template for Users
Is there a particular niche build you'd like to write about? Wowhead now has an easy-to-use Class Guide system that lets you embed calculators, select enchants, gems, and weights! Tag your guide for different types of PvE or PvP content so others can find it easily. Guides can be browsed on our
Class Guide Section
(note the Legion subdomain in the URL) and can be further filtered by spec and tag.
To set up a Class Guide, make sure you have a Class and Specialization option selected on the Guide Edit page. Or hit "Create a Guide" when browsing any of the calculators.
Transmog
Frequently Asked Questions
The transmog collection is a new account-wide collection system. However there are a number of restrictions based on your armor type and class. We have compiled a list of the most
Frequently Asked Questions
and provided answers.
There are three new transmog slots, which we have guides for:
Weapon Illusions
,
Shirts
and
Tabards
.
Weapon Illusions send you all over the world to loot items from bosses or rep vendors, and some are even crafted by Enchanters! Including never-before seen ones like Netherflame from
Tome of Illusions: Outland
.
Hide shoulder option has been added, and hide helm/cloak have been moved to a Transmog UI option.
The
Fabulous
achievement requires you to collect dozens of appearances and rewards title.
Wowhead Transmog Tools and Modelviewer
Here is an overview of some of the transmogrification tools Wowhead offers. We pride ourselves on having the most extensive transmog features, fueled by our modelviewer.
The
Dressing Room
allows players to plan their transmog appearance. Customize your character and swap different gear sets to find the perfect look. You can even preview Demon Hunter models and their unique armor variants.
Saving an appearance in the Dressing Room adds it to our
Outfit Database
! If you're looking for a creative set, browse the 20,000+ submitted outfits to find the perfect one.
The original transmog resource in Cataclysm was the
Transmog Set Database
and it's still around and improved! Browse officially-matching sets by race and filter by source or type. Transmog set pages now show popular cape and weapon pairings, as well as any other slot that is incomplete.
Item pages have several Transmog-related tabs. "Same Model As" shows items with identical and recolored appearances, "Transmogrified With" shows the top 4 transmog pairings for popular slots, and "Outfits" shows user-submited sets that use that particular item.
Browse a bunch of item appearances at once by hitting "Gallery" when you filter for a list of items.
New Wardrobe Tracking Feature
With the
Wardrobe tool
on Wowhead, you can see your entire in-game Appearances collection for any character on your account. If you "Pin" a character on their Profile page, you can then see completion information for transmog appearances on any items page, tooltip, or item filter list. Great if you are scanning a bunch of items at once and want to see which you are missing.
Players that have already set up their account to verify characters on Wowhead will automatically have Wardrobe data uploaded. For example, if you have previously entered a beta key giveaway or tracked toys on the Profiler. Simply look up your character on this page to see their Wardrobe information.
If you are new, you can read up on
how to set up your account
.
Outfits
|
Transmog Sets
|
Dressing Room
|
Wardrobe
|
Transmog Guides
|
Items Gallery
Patch 7.0 Improvements
New Attack and Spell Animations
Numerous specializations, especially melee, have received visual updates in combat. Some of our favorite ones are
Fire Mage
,
Fury Warriors
, and
Outlaw Rogues
.
You can find many updated spell animations on our
Youtube playlist
, or on the overview page on each spec's guide.
UI Improvements
There are many UI improvements and adjustments coming in the pre-patch. We have a full list with images
here
. Some notable ones include:
While "View Distance" has been increased, "Camera Distance" has been decreased. You can no longer use the console command to increase your camera distance past the slider's point.
Achievements have a search bar.
Stats pane has been greatly simplified.
Glyphs are added through your spellbook. Will be indicated with a purple marker and a tooltip when you hover over the ability.
Toy Box Revamp
The Toy Box revamp will also free up space in your inventory. Many items classified as vanity items are now correctly classified as toys. Full list
here
.
Some notable ones include:
MOLL-E
,
Blingtron 5000
,
Chef's Hat
,
Rainbow Generator
. Many Engineering gadgets are now toys!
PvP System Revamp
The PvP system has been revamped for 7.0, and even though most of it is not accessible until Legion, some parts of it are visible.
Honor Points and Conquest Points have been removed as currency.
Items which formerly cost Honor or Conquest now have a new type of currency which is BoA:
Mark of Honor
In the pre-patch, you can spend
Mark of Honor
on transmog gear from old-world NPCs.
The 5v5 bracket has been removed.
The Arena Master
is now a Feat of Strength.
Gear has been normalized in PvP combat with the
buff. Your character's stats are adjusted to predetermined values based on your specialization. Gear bonuses are also disabled, like set bonuses.
Players in battlegrounds now receive a
Crate of Battlefield Goods
for winning; members of the losing team can also win a crate depending on the team score at the end. This will contain a piece of armor suitable for your level and specialization.
Warlords Season 3 has ended; the start date for Legion Season 1 is unknown.
Much more is coming for level 110 players in Legion like
Honor Talents
and the Prestige System. Learn more in our
Legion PvP Overview
.
Useful Items
These are some important items you want to keep an eye out for:
Tome of the Clear Mind
and
Codex of the Clear Mind
: These items, crafted by Scribes, allow you to freely talent when you are not in a rested area. The recipe for
Tome of the Clear Mind
comes from the Herb Trader in your Garrison, as well as the Garrison Quartermaster
Sergeant Crowler
and
Sergeant Grimjaw
.
Mark of Honor
: New PvP Currency. In the pre-patch, you can spend this on transmog gear available from old-world vendors.
Arsenal: Draenor Challenger's Armaments
: This item unlocks all the Warlords Challenge Mode appearances across all characters on your account, including items your main character can't equip.
There are several new mounts for PvPers:
Vicious Warstrider
,
Vicious War Elekk
,
Vicious Gilnean Warhorse
,
Vicious War Trike
. These are new options when you turn in
Vicious Saddle
.
Mechanized Lumber Extractor
: New mount from the new toy achievement
Remember to Share
.
Soft Foam Sword
: New toy sold by Toyshop Vendors for . This allows you to complete quests safely that require you to whittle down a quest mob to low HP without killing it.
Speaking of toys, dozens of vanity items have been converted to real toys in the pre-patch.
Check out our full list.
Old-world crafting materials may be in demand for new weapon illusions. For example,
Tome of Illusions: Outland
unlocks a new purple glow effect and requires old items like
Void Crystal
to craft. A full list of illusion reagents is in our
Illusion Guide
.
Returning Transmog Items: Some gear from past expansions is once again collectible. This includes
LFR colors for Dragon Soul weapons
and some
Relentless
,
Furious
Gladiator weapons.
What's Coming Soon
The Legion Pre Expansion patch has staggered content. On August 9th, additional content will be made available.
Demon Invasions
Demon Invasions take place in low-level zones across Azeroth.
Collect
Nethershard
to purchase items like
Felbat Pup
,
Ensemble: Fel-Infused Cloth Armor
, and
Coalesced Fel
.
Players can also acquire ilvl 700 armor and
weapons
Hunt down the mystery toy
Pocket Fel Spreader
One part is already live;
It All Makes Sense Now
. Visit Doomsayers to get special pamphlets and a Feat of Strength.
Demon Hunters
Players who have pre-purchased Legion will receive early access to Demon Hunters
Demon Hunters are an agile, leather-wearing class with
Tank
and
DPS
specializations.
Demon Hunters wield Warglaives and have additional customization options like tattoos, blindfolds, and horns. Customize your Demon Hunter in the
Legion Dressing Room
.
Demon Hunters start at 98 and have a special introductory quest sequence, similar to Death Knights.
Learn more in the
Demon Hunter Overview
.
Pre Patch Quests
Players can start the introductory Broken Shore scenarios to learn more about the story leading into Legion.
These scenarios pair you with your faction leader--and eventually you will work with the other faction to attack the Burning Legion.
In addition, there is a
special series of quests
only available during the prepatch, explaining story updates to Dalaran, Ulduar, and Karazhan.
Legion: The Legion Returns
won't automatically pop up until the pre-launch event starts. It won't be up when you log into the prepatch on July 19.
Players will have to wait for August 30th to venture to the Broken Isles, start collecting the Artifacts, and level to 110.
