The Playable Goblins Are Coming In Warcraft Cataclysm.
The Goblins awe coming! And if you’re an Alliance character, they are going to be right at you. Now, you might be wondering what will happen to your rep with the various Goblin factions? Especially if you are Alliance and you have discovered that the race will be allied with the Horde for the forthcoming Cataclysm expansion for Warcraft.
Well, don’t worry. The new playable Goblin race for Warcraft is a splinter group from the goblins we know and love. Booty Bay, Gadgetzan and elsewhere will still have your favourite taxi service and “Cut Me Own Throat Dibbler” style of Goblin Merchant.
So the reasoning behind this split is that a faction of Goblins has been made homeless by attacks from Deathwing (I knew he’d be back). They have been driven to the Lost Isles and into the waiting and welcoming hands of the Horde.
In keeping with the opening up of classes for all races, Goblins will start with a good selection of; Hunter, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, and Warrior. The two most “spiritual” classes of Druid and Paladin are left out, and this seems like a good choice.
As with the Worgen, the character models are due for a complete revamp, they won’t just be the existing models you see in game at the moment. Also expect that cheeky grin to be replaced with something more sinister.
As for racial abilities, the list reads;
Better Living Through Chemistry – 15 point Alchemy boost. Alchemy is the best crafting profession for gold making – mainly because what it makes is consumables. So this fits well with Goblin lore.
Pack Hobgoblin – Amazingly, this perk is the ability to call up a mobile bank and Auction house GUI in the field. To wheel and deal from wherever you are. For gold makers this is an absolutely great perk.
Rocket Barrage – Erm, yes. Fire rockets at your foes. Initially with 30 points damage. We assume this scales with level (otherwise it’ll be pretty useless come level 25)
Rocket Jump – Akin to a Warriors charge, but as a racial talent. Useful for tanking
Time is Money – 1% Attack speed bonus. This final, passive trait will add a 1% increase to casting speed and attack speed.
It’s hard to pigeon-hole Goblin stats as they stand. The alchemy boost (for potions) and Rocket Jump combined seem like tanking abilities. If the Rocket Barrage ability has a quick cooldown and generates threat then that is probably the best deal.
So far The Goblins of Warcraft Cataclysm look a well thought out and exciting race. I can’t wait.
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April 2nd, 2010Topic: Recreation and Hobbies Tags: computer games, entertainment, games, hobbies, MMORPG, online games, pastimes, PC, Recreation and Hobbies, warcraft, warcraft guides, warcraft news, WoW
