World of Warcraft Tips and Stuff

Inscription Leveling

2012-01-06T17:34:00.000-08:00

Here's a step by step guide to level Inscription, which also includes a lot of background on that skill.

To check out all of the Inscription recipes that are available, just go to WoWhead.

WoWwiki also has a guide that includes some of the various patch changes over time and other details.

Shockingly enough, Battle.net also has a page on the subject.

Practicing Inscription

4.3: Hour of Twilight Patch Notes - World of Warcraft

2011-12-09T17:02:00.000-08:00

All of the 4.3 patch notes, covering classes, gameplay, bugs, the UI, etc.

4.3: Hour of Twilight Patch Notes - World of Warcraft

How's Your WoW Secutiry?

2011-11-23T12:16:00.000-08:00

25 "Worst Passwords" of 2011 Revealed

If you're password is on that list the you should probably count on having a scammer steal your account.

Boss Guide for Heroic Shadowfang Keep

2011-11-14T14:52:00.000-08:00

The level 85 Heroic Shadowfang Keep is a nice update to the old favorite. In this guide to offing the bosses you see tactics and videos for..

Baron Ashbury
Baron Silverlaine
Commander Springvale
Lord Walden
Lord Godfrey

Here ya go: Heroic Shadowfang Keep Guide

300k Gold in 30 Days? Madness

2011-11-13T12:42:00.001-08:00

Yet, the last time Jon Kenins ran the Gold Speed Run one guy did just that.

Three broke 200k, including Jon (he was 2nd place overall.)

Eleven broke 100k. 40 Broke 1k.

What do you think you could do? If he showed you how to do it?

Get more info here:
300k Gold in 30 Days, From Scratch

Heroic Blackrock Caverns Guide

2011-11-03T22:08:00.001-07:00

Heroic Blackrock Caverns guide to bosses:

The first ability you’ll probably see him cast is an AoE ability called “Quake”. Everyone in your party will have a dust cloud under their feet, and will take roughly 9000 damage a second on heroic if you don’t move out of the cloud.

After the cast is finished, a total of 5 adds will spawn from the clouds (these still spawn even if you move out of the quake.) The adds will melee your tank for about 10k, so with 5 adds and the boss, your tank will need loads of healing. Even though you can kill the adds now, it’s easier to wait and take care of them with a later mechanic (Chains of Woe – Skullcracker).

To make the tank damage even worse, the boss will randomly do a “Mortal Strike” which will reduce the healing your tank receives by 25%. Because of this, you will want to use a defensive cooldown when the adds are up or your tank will get destroyed.

Here's the rest: Heroic Blackrock Caverns Guide

The Heroic Deadmines Guide

2011-11-03T14:05:00.000-07:00

Running Deadmines on Heroic? Check out Gotwarcraft's guide to same:

The Heroic Deadmines Guide

Before you start, we have a pre-heroic checklist that you might find of use, especially if you’re not a veteran of the Heroics. It also includes a link to basic DPS, Heal, and Tank tactics. It’s here: Cataclysm Heroic Dungeons.

If you need the gold to pay for repairs, gear, potions, gems, enchants, mounts, 310% flying speed, pets, frivolous vanity gear, etc., then take a look at our gold guide or a far more extensive gold (and more) guide: WoW Crusher.
A lot of people, me included, think that The Deadmines is one of the very best dungeons in the game. For the level 85 crowd it’s been touched up a bit with a couple of new challenges and a bit more difficulty.

WoW Hunter Guides

2011-10-23T17:09:00.000-07:00

Hunters in Mists of Pandaria: Hunter minimum range (including the dead zone) and melee weapon use will be removed. It’s possible that Hunters won’t even be able to equip melee weapons. There are some other changes coming along regarding which Hunter spec can use which pets, but the expansion is a long ways away and all of that is subject to change.

Here’s our list of Hunter guides:

WoW Hunter Guides

Inscription Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

2011-06-02T17:26:00.000-07:00

This is pretty much a Who, What, Why, When, Where for Inscription.

Inscription Leveling Guide

Arcane Mage PvP Guide

2011-05-24T10:55:00.000-07:00

Frost mages aren't the only ones who can do PvP, though they're the best set up for it. Arcane can do well, also, with some skill. People constantly complain about WoW being too easy, then they pick the "easy spec" and gear themselves to the teeth. Take a slightly more interesting route and go Arcane. You may find that you like it. Or... you might decide the other spec is the better (more fun) one. ;)

You can find part two of the Arcane Mage PvP video here:

World of Warcraft Arcane Mage Spec

World of Warcraft Elemental Shaman Guide for Cataclysm

2011-05-17T18:43:00.000-07:00

How to Shaman

PvE guide, with rotations and explanations

World of Warcraft Elemental Shaman Guide for Cataclysm

Tycoon Gold Guide Review

2011-05-17T17:54:00.000-07:00

In the world of Gold Guides for WoW Tycoon is a welcome change. Leveling guides have become in-game widgets/windows and now so has a gold guide.

Instead of looking up gathering/farming maps on a PDF or a website, Tycoon displays them on your main game map and on your mini-map, which makes it pretty easy to follow a route and get maximum gain from your collecting routines.

If you're a crafter then you'll soon be making a lot more gold. Tycoon looks at the Auction House and builds a list of items that will sell and makes an estimate of costs and profits. If you buy your mats on sale or gather them yourself then the costs might be a lot lower.

If you like to play the AH and do Dailies, like I do, then you're golden for the AH. The Daily modules are in the queue and, according to the authors, will be here very soon.

Check out the full review: Tycoon Addon Guide Review

The Fire Mage Guide, for Cataclysm

2011-05-10T16:07:00.000-07:00

The Fire mage isn't normally the Mage PvP spec, Frost is, but click the link to see the video below and the link below that for a Fire mage guide.

World of Warcraft- Fire Mage PvP Beginner's Tutorial Guide ft ...

World of Warcraft- Fire Mage PvP Beginner's Tutorial Guide ft. Hansol (Shatter Spec) [4.1]. May 5th, 2011 by Joe. ATTENTION!: THE WMG MP3 music file played in background is not owned by me. It's finally here! The guide you've all been ...

Publish Date: 05/05/2011 3:52

http://warcraftvideos.net/pvp-videos/world-of-warcraft-fire-mage-pvp-beginners-tutorial-guide-ft-hansol-shatter-spec-4-1/

The Fire Mage Guide, for Cataclysm

Subtlety Rogue PvP in 4.1

2011-05-09T18:49:00.000-07:00

Here's a nice PvP video of a Subtlety Rogue cleaning up the opposition.

85 Sub Rogue PvP Patch 4.1
Rhéya - 85 Blood Elf Rogue 10/0/30 Subtlety Rogue Arena Partner: Xmagia - 85 Undead Mage Server: Lightning's Blade US Music: Devolution of Sound - Jason Kim Filmed on the First day of Patch 4.1 Only add-on is Bartender

Subtlety Rogue basics

Holy Paladin Healing in WoW 4.1

2011-05-09T18:09:00.000-07:00

The Holy Paladin is a powerful healer, but it's not a class that you can just jump into. You have to pick the right talents, keep any eye on your Mana, and also manage your Holy Power points. Then there are your various other abilities...

These two videos will give you a good start to being a better Holy Pally

Part 1

Holy Paladin Healing for Cataclysm 4.1 Part 1 - Talents
Character Name: Deatheron Server: Blackrock If you are having trouble healing with holy and would like me to take a look at your character leave you details in the comment section below. Part 1 - Talents - www.youtube.com Part 2 - Rotation - www.yout...

Part 2

Holy Paladin Healing for Cataclysm 4.1 Part 2 - Rotation
Character Name: Deatheron Server : Blackrock If you are having trouble healing with holy and would like me to take a look at your character leave you details in the comment section below. Part 1 - Talents - www.youtube.com Part 2 - Rotation - www.you...

So dust off your Holy Paladin and give healing a try.

Fire mage DPS

2011-05-09T17:59:00.000-07:00

If you want to go the easy route, then play a frost mage. Especially in PvP. The Fire Mage is for those who complain that "WoW is too Easy!" Fire can generate a lot of DPS and is going to take some work in PvP.

Are you up for he challenge? Here's a nice Fire Mage DPS video, which will show you some of the tricks to becoming a better burninator.

Fire Mage 4.1.0 Dps Rotation ( Level 85 ) HD
Riotx - US Gul'Dan ( No major changes to fire rotation from 4.0.3 to 4.0.6 to 4.1.0 . Rotation is still the same. ) Addons - CombustionHelper, Recount, Quartz Thanks for watching. Have fun!

If you're leveling a mage, then Fire is just fine.

The Retribution Paladin in Cataclysm

2011-05-08T14:04:00.000-07:00

The Retribution Paladin is an interesting mix between massive burst, decent survivability, and very good healing capability.

Check out this guide for PvP and PvE, including builds, rotations, macros, and more good stuff.

Retribution Paladin Guide for Cataclysm

Retribution PvP Video for 4.0.6

World of Warcraft Cataclysm Discipline Priest Guide

2011-05-05T16:31:00.000-07:00

The Discipline Priest is a fine healer, does damage, and can shield other players. Effective in PvP and PvE, the D Priest is a great choice for anyone wanting to play a healer class.

World of Warcraft Cataclysm Discipline Priest Guide

Shaman Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

2011-04-30T16:38:00.000-07:00

WoW's Shaman is a class that requires a bit of skill, but rewards that skill with a great deal of versatility.

You can be a whirlwind of death, a bolt-lobber of doom, or an excellent healer. Get the Dual Spec ability (at 30) from your trainer and you'll be able to switch between two builds.

To get your Shaman leveled quickly, check out the...
Shaman Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

Cataclysm Protection Warrior Guide

2011-04-26T17:04:00.000-07:00

The Protection Warrior is the prototypical dungeon/raid tank. She has all the tools to manage threat and keep the raid together.

This page covers race choice for tanking Warriors, professions choices, gems, enchants, tanking rotations, and a full raid build.

If you want to PvP, then go Arms, but for PvE Tanking, Prot Warriors hold their own with anyone.

Cataclysm Protection Warrior Guide

Warrior PVP Guide!

2011-04-25T16:50:00.000-07:00

This warrior PvP guide has an arms build, gems, and lots of tips. Nothing major for updates, but some points were updated and changed to reflect new info.

Also, the Rogue guide has been updated, as well as the Shaman guide

Warlock Leveling Guide for cataclysm

2011-04-24T21:11:00.000-07:00

Warlocks are a nice combination of damage and survivability. Much like Hunters with spells, 'locks can set their pets on the opposition and them burn their opponents down with direct damage spells and DoTs.

Here's an Affliction leveling build, with notes on races, professions, glyphs, and more.

Warlock Leveling Guide for cataclysm

World of Warcraft Warlock Guide for Cataclysm

2011-04-23T15:36:00.000-07:00

You're the master of demons and your spells range from those that destroy the soul to others that rain fire upon the helpless heads of your victims.

Warlocks are a nice blend of damage and high survivability.

World of Warcraft Warlock Guide for Cataclysm

Shadow Priest Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

2011-04-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

Our Priest leveling guide has been updated.

Pick the right race, the right professions(s,) the right build, and everything you need to know.

Priest Leveling Guide for Cataclysm

The Feral Druid Guide

2011-04-11T20:58:00.000-07:00

The Feral Druid is one of the more versatile specs in WoW. You can do everything that a Rogue can do, your shapeshifting breaks you free of roots, you can heal, and (with the right talents) you move faster than any other melee class. Why play anything else?

Click that link for PvE and PvP builds, gear, tips, and more.