Wolf
Wolves are carnivorous, furry, canine beasts that often run in packs. Wolves encountered in the wilderness are typically hostile and attack characters that approach them too closely.
Wolves are indigenous to many parts of Azeroth. They live on every known continent and have a wide variety of subspecies and social habits. Although most are hostile toward anyone who trespasses on their territories, a few unique dire wolf packs have befriended the Horde in recent years. These cunning and ferocious creatures have found an especially welcome home among the orcs, who admire their endurance and keen survival instincts.[1]
They live in Elwynn Forest, the Hinterlands, Mulgore, Duskwood, Silverpine Forest, Tirisfal Glades, Dun Morogh, Felwood, Burning Steppes, Ashenvale, Feralas, the Western Plaguelands, Blackrock Spire, and Shadowfang Keep. Wolves have also been found in Hellfire Peninsula, Terokkar Forest, and Blade's Edge Mountains in Outland.
Wolves are skinnable.
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Wolves and the Horde
Wolves are a major symbol of the Horde, especially to the orcs. Long ago, the orcs tamed the large and swift wolves of Draenor. These massive canines came to be the orcs’ chosen companions as well as their favored method of transportation. The wolves’ unflinching temperament made them especially well-suited for battling large prey. When the orcs became more warlike and invaded Azeroth, their wolves were bred for size and stamina so they could bear armored riders into battle. Dire wolves remain the favored mounts for orc fighters and can be purchased in the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar.[2] They serve as guards, scouts, pets, and partners. The large cousins of the wolf, the worgs, are used as the orc mount.
Orcs and other Horde shamans hold them in high regard. They can speak to them and summon spectral wolves, some serve a giant wolf spirit.[3] Their armor also often has a wolf on it.
The Frostwolf clan of Alterac has an especially close connection to the native wolves, and two giant wolves, Duros and Drakan, who guard their chieftain.
Known species
Blight Wolf- Ghoul Wolf
Great wolf[4]
Other
Spells
- Shamans of moderate ability can change their form into a ghost wolf. This allows them to travel much faster than an average humanoid.
The spirit wolves are flickering, almost translucent, wolves used by far seers and shamans.
As a hunter pet
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- A popular pet, due to a large variety of skins and locations to find them at. Wolves can provide a potent group buff with their skill
[Furious Howl]. - Human hunters will start with a Wolf pet.
Types
Patch changes
Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Bonuses equalized.
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- Damage had a +10% bonus and now has +5% bonus.
Armor had no bonus and now has a +5% bonus.
- Damage had a +10% bonus and now has +5% bonus.
Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Pet bonus changes.
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- Armor had a +5% bonus and now has no bonus.
Health had no bonus and now has a +5% bonus.
Damage had no bonus and now has a +10% bonus.
- Armor had a +5% bonus and now has no bonus.
Wolves as Mounts
- Main article: Wolf mounts
Wolves are sold by Ogunaro Wolfrunner located in Orgrimmar. Freka Bloodaxe the Ogrrimmar Quartermaster in Icecrown also sells two unique wolves.
| Mount Name | Availability | Required riding skill | Required Level | |
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| Black Wolf | [Horn of the Black Wolf] | 1 |
Riding (75) | 20 |
| Brown Wolf | [Horn of the Brown Wolf] | 1 |
Riding (75) | 20 |
| Dire Wolf | [Horn of the Dire Wolf] | 1 |
Riding (75) | 20 |
| Timber Wolf | [Horn of the Timber Wolf] | 1 |
Riding (75) | 20 |
| Swift Brown Wolf | [Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf] | 10 |
Riding (150) | 40 |
| Swift Gray Wolf | [Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf] | 10 |
Riding (150) | 40 |
| Swift Timber Wolf | [Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf] | 10 |
Riding (150) | 40 |
| Black War Wolf | [Horn of the Black War Wolf] | PVP | Riding (150) | 40 |
| Frostwolf Howler | [Horn of the Frostwolf Howler] | PVP | Riding (150) | 40 |
| Spectral Wolf | [Reins of the Spectral Wolf] | PVP | Riding (150) | 70 |
| Vicious War Wolf | [Vicious War Wolf] | PVP | Riding (150) | 40 |
| Ogrimmar Wolf | [Orgrimmar Wolf] | 100  |
Riding (150) | 40 |
| Swift Burgundy Wolf | [Swift Burgundy Wolf] | 5 500 |
Riding (150) | 40 |
| Arctic Wolf | [Horn of the Arctic Wolf] | No Longer Attainable | ||
| Red Wolf | [Horn of the Red Wolf] | No Longer Attainable | ||
| Swift Horde Wolf | [Swift Horde Wolf] | No Longer Attainable | ||
References
- ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/mounts/wolves.html
- ^ http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/race/orc
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[64] Welcoming the Wolf Spirit - ^ Arthaus. Lands of Conflict, 72. ISBN 9781588469601.
External links
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