WOTLK Classic Preparation - Things To Do Before WOTLK Comes Out

Storyline / Setting

The video is a Wrath of the Lich King Classic preparation checklist—not a narrative storyline breakdown. It focuses on what players should do before WotLK launches to secure items, gold, and account progression advantages.

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Gameplay Highlights & Key Prep Checklist (What to do before WotLK)

1) Chase (or secure) exclusive mount content: Amani Warbear

• Obtain the Amani Warbear from Zul’Aman by completing the timed ritual event and looting the bonus loot chest.
• In TBC Classic, it’s effectively a guaranteed drop if you finish in time (though only one person per raid gets it).
• The creator explains that in original WotLK, Blizzard removed it from loot tables because players could steamroll Zul’Aman at level 80.
• Tip: If Blizzard removes it again in Wrath Classic, getting it beforehand is positioned as an important “future unavailable” goal.

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2) Run Naxxramas before the old version is removed

• When WotLK launches, a new Naxxramas version will replace/remove the old one.
• Consequences mentioned:
  • Old Naxx items become no longer obtainable (with new items/recolors replacing them).
  • Transmog value: after WotLK, the creator suggests a Cataclysm-era transmog system increases prestige and demand for older exclusives.

Specific items highlighted:

• Class Tier Sets from Naxx (noted as limited/prestige)
• Corrupted Ashbringer
• Atiesh

Major target: Sapphiron shoulder enchants

• Might of the Scourge and Power of the Scourge
• Said to be usable by level 19 twinks, best-in-slot, and usable on Heirlooms.
• The creator claims these shoulder enchants are a strong Wrath Classic goldmaking opportunity.

Strategy/approach:

• Try to complete Naxx with as few people as possible while still clearing.
• Hoard:
  • class tier sets,
  • shoulder enchants,
  • and other desired Naxx items.

Important sellability note (Soulbound workaround)

• The enchants are Soulbound, but the creator claims you can:
  • enchant other players’ shoulder pieces using the will-not-be-traded window,
  • charge a fee,
  • and effectively sell/transfer value through enchanting others.
• Because they’re exclusive/limited, the expectation is that pricing may rise.

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3) Prepare financially: Gold checklist

WotLK is described as expensive. The creator recommends targeting:

• ~25,000 gold per character you plan to actively raid (more is better)

Costs/routines called out:

• Dual Talent Specialization: ~1000g per character
• Cold Weather Flying: ~1000g per character, reduced by reputation
• Dalaran Rings: ~10k gold fully upgraded
  • Provides meaningful upgrades each patch + extra Dalaran teleport
• Mandatory community-priced items:
  • Glyphs
  • Raiding consumables (potions + flasks)

• Profession costs for raiding performance:

  • Likely crafting/raid-professions such as Engineering, Jewelcrafting, Blacksmithing, Tailoring
  • Includes skill-up expenses

• A referenced video is mentioned: “Why You Need Gold in Wrath Classic.”

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4) Quick “do these before WotLK” tasks

Alchemists

• Do Alchemy quests in Shattrath to choose Alchemy Mastery now.
• Transmutation master is framed as especially profitable for faster profit scaling.

Druids

• If you haven’t done it, complete the Flight Form quest.
• Estimated time: 1–2 hours (depending on standing)
• The quest ends with Sethekk Halls
• Requires Lower City reputation to get the heroic key.

Collectors / Achievement hunters

• WotLK adds Achievements, Mount Tabs, and Pet Tabs.
• Start working on Mounts and Pets now.
• You can also make gold by selling tradeable pets to collectors/achievement hunters.
• Caution: pet caging mechanics come later (later than WotLK), so only buy pets that are tradeable.

Healer gearing for leveling

• Get Sunwell gear for leveling specs.
• For healers, the creator suggests also aiming for some dps gear to make solo/outside-group leveling smoother.

Sunwell pre-raid / pre-BIS examples

• Amice of the Convoker (casters/healers)
• Slayer’s Boots & Slayer’s Bracers (rogues)
  • Strong 2-set bonus, plus favorable gem slots/stats
• Borderland Paingrips
  • Noted as likely pre-BIS for warriors due to ARP and gem slots

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Strategies / Key Tips Emphasized

• Secure time-limited exclusives before WotLK changes loot availability, especially:
  • Amani Warbear
  • Old Naxxramas loot, including tier sets and shoulder enchants
• For gold:
  • Plan around WotLK’s mandatory spending (dual spec, flying, rings, consumables, glyphs, profession leveling).
  • Treat Naxx shoulder enchants as a potentially high-demand, high-profit sellable target.
• Operational tip (Naxx runs):
  • Bring enough people to clear efficiently, but don’t overstack—the creator advises a minimal raid size while still completing.

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Gamers / Sources Featured (at the end)

• Solheim (creator / speaker)