Patch 7.3: Argus and Beyond

Patch 7.3 finished up last week with the third and final chapter of the Argus Campaign.  With many people stating that not only is this the last major patch of Legion but that we also have eight weeks until the Raid opens; this may leave many Taurens feeling very sad.  Don't worry, though, there is still plenty to do while we wait for the new Raid to open.

Transmog Items

Patch 7.3 gives us access to some wicked-looking transmog gear that we all should be working on collecting.  Over the next several weeks I will be looking at the sets as they relate to Taurens in a special series on this blog.  However, not only is there wearable items to collect but there are also weapons out there in the Invasion Points...so make sure to do those Invasions so that you can get the weapons to transmog in the future.  The weapons don't always drop, so just keep doing them until you get what you want/need.

Mounts

There are a slew of mounts to collect, not only in this patch but the expansion as a whole.  Mounts include Reputation Mounts and some random drops.  From Golems to Mana Rays and Talbuks, and several other spectacular ones in between; this is a great time to go searching for more mounts to add to your ever-growing collection.

Pets

Some of us like to find a battle pet that works seamlessly with our new outfits; and there are plenty of pets out there to choose from.  There are new tamable hunter pets (mana rays, talbuks, new cat's, and marsuuls) and a variety of interesting and unique battle pets to find as well.

Artifact Power

With the introduction of the Netherlight Crucible it is, once again, time to start acquiring more Artifact Power so that your Relics can be updated quickly which roughly equates to surviving a bit longer on Argus while you are looking for things you still need.

Eagle Rider [ Hunter ]

"To soar with the eagles is the greatest honor of all."

The Eagle Riders, the newest conscripts for the fight against the Legion, tend to the eagles which help in many of the battles not only on the Broken Isles, but the Broken Shore as well.  Known to be reclusive and somewhat odd, these hunters have taken it upon themselves to protect Azeroth alongside their feathered allies no matter what the cost.

This transmogrification came from my desire to find an outfit that incorporated the some of the Eagletalon Battlegear set with other items found throughout the game--the helm and other parts of the set did not go well with me.  However, the end result emphasizes the shoulders and gauntlets and keeps a good theme overall.  Some of these items may be hard to find, but in the end, the transmog that you end up with is sure to turn a few heads in Dalaran.

Formidable Circlet (Drop in Winterspring or Un'Goro Crater)

Eagletalon Spaulders (Tichondrius in LFR Nighthold)

Brvet's Hauberk of Command (Drop from rare mob Captain Brvet in Stormheim)

Locust Swarm Legguards (Revered with Klaxxi, Sold by Ambersmith Zikk in Dread Waste)

Gauntlets of Malevolent Intent (Il'gynoth in LFR Emerald Nightmare)

Vintage Duskwatch Cinch (Random drop in The Nighthold)

Sabatons of Radiating Ire (Drop in Tanaan Jungle)

Azurewing Defender's Drape (Drop in Azsuna)

Like with most Tauren transmogrifications; no bracers are needed.

Grove Tender [ Druid ]

"Fortune favors the bold; but the bold favor a good healer."

With the battle raging between the Legion and the Armies of Light a call has gone out for not only those who are able to fight but also for those who are able to heal.  With the battle raging many who would not normally be called into battle now flock to aid the armies that protect the lands of Azeroth.  The Grove Tenders, traditionally chosen to tend for sacred groves and the animals of the forest, have been called into service.

The idea for this transmogrification was to try to keep it simple.  Many of my other outfits are quite showy or extravagant.  The Sanctified Lasherweave pieces were the base, but I do not like the model of the shoulders or the helm and came up with different solutions.  With a green-tinted G'Hanir; this transmogrification will look amazing.

Snowdrift Helm (Purchased in Townlong Steppes in Pandaria)

Hell-Hoot Mantle (Quest: A Bird of Legend in Winterspring)

Sanctified Lasherweave Robes (Token Drop in ICC 25 Heroic)

Sanctified Lasherweave Gauntlets (Token Drop in ICC 25 Heroic)

Professor's Bloodied Smock (Professor Putricide in ICC 25 Heroic)

Drape of the Unworthy (Helya in Trial of Valor)

Like with most Tauren transmogrifications; no bracers or footwear are needed.

A Look at the Appearances Set Tab from Patch 7.2

It has been a week now since the new patch brought us some new items.  One of these, the Transmogrification Set panel, was actually quite interesting and something we didn't have to wait several weeks for.

This tool is perfect for completionists who want to collect all of the available appearances from past expansion raids and PvP seasons.  The Sets panel not only shows you the entire set gear from Molten Core all the way up to Tomb of Sargeras raids, but tells you if the items can be found from a vendor or in a raid or dungeon.

Overall, I find the new tab a fun thing to look at as I take the flight taxi to the next destination in the Broken Isles.  I can use it to get excited about upcoming raid sets or even to laugh at the old school sets that were considered the best back in the day.

What do you think of the new Appearances Tab?

Are You Prepared for Patch 7.2: The Tomb of Sargeras

World of Warcraft's Patch 7.2 is due on March 28th, 2017.  It won't be long now until we can return to the Broken Shore and wreck havoc with the Legion and save Azeroth.  Are you prepared?

With the new patch comes several new and exciting features:

• The Order Hall campaign continues which will unlock a new follower and class specific World Quests.
• New "Gold Dragon" traits for your artifact weapon
• New Zone: Broken Shore
• New Faction: Armies of Legionfall
• New Raid: The Tomb of Sargeras
• New Dungeon: Cathedral of the Eternal Night
• Upper and Lower Kharazan will be available in Heroic in the Dungeon Finder
• Court of Stars will be available in Heroic in the Dungeon Finder
• The Arcway will also be available in Heroic in the Dungeon Finder
• Armor and toys purchasable with nethershards
• Demon Assaults make completing World Quests a bit more interesting but apparently these will happen sometime after the official launch of the patch.
• Twenty three new mounts mostly associated with your character's class.  The Class Mounts will be locked behind an eleven-week quest chain so don't expect to get the mounts on Tuesday.
• New PvP season
• The Brawl feature which changes up some favored battlegrounds
• Pet Battle dungeons
• Artifact Trials which give you a new appearance for your artifact
• Last, but not least, flying will be made available after completing Pathfinder Part Two

Those are the most significant and most talked about, but there is so much more coming out in the next patch!

• You will be able to craft legendaries
• Legendaries will be more balanced
• Two new tiers of Order Hall upgrades
• Artifact Knowledge will be capped at 50
• Tab targeting should work better
• Paragon Reputation Caches which can award gear, mounts, or artifact power
• Archeology becomes a bit more fun and can give Artifact Power as a reward
• Crafted gear is now ilvl 835
• The Obliterum Forge is easily obtainable without the long and expensive quest chain
• New World Quests added
• Nomi might give you prepared ingredients while burning your food
• New animations and spell effects for some classes
• New Sets tab in your transmog panel that shows what sets you have and don't have
• Various PvP  gear appearances are returning, mostly from Burning Crusade and Wrath
• and Prestige will be easier to obtain with levels costing 50% less honor.

How exciting!  It almost feels like a new expansion is coming out.  What are you most excited for?

Wild Gladiator [ Druid ]

"Death to our enemies...tear them apart!"

When it comes to ferocity on the battlefield, the druids have it covered.  Channeling the feral power of the predator to quickly slay their targets, the feral druid is easily feared by many of the Alliance.  Dressing in the skins of the Sabermaw invokes the spirit of those dread predators and gives power to the druid.

Today we look at the complete set for the Wild Gladiator, found in Ashran in the last expansion.  This set is barbaric, brutal, and quite stylish for those who wish to add a bit of brutal terror on the battlefield.  The set can be easily obtained with Marks of Honor, which as stated in other transmog sets I have posted, are quite easy to obtain.

Wrathful Gladiator's Dragonhide Helm (Three Marks of Honor)

Wrathful Gladiator's Pauldrons (Two Marks of Honor)

Wrathful Gladiator's Tunic (Three Marks of Honor)

Wrathful Gladiator's Legguards (Three Marks of Honor)

Wrathful Gladiator's Grips (Two Marks of Honor)

Wrathful Gladiator's Belt of Victory (Two Marks of Honor)

Wrathful Gladiator's Boots of Victory (Two Marks of Honor)

Like with most Tauren transmogrifications; no bracers are needed.  You may add a cloak if you like but I found it looks best without one or with a small tatterd cloak...your choice.

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