The Playable Goblins Are Coming In Warcraft Cataclysm.

The Goblins are the new playable race for Horde in the forthcoming Cataclysm expansion. Yes, the same Goblins who man the Zeppelin and Ship docks throughout most of Warcraft at the moment. My first thought on hearing this was \”Well what happens to my Alliance characters rep with Booty Bay and Gadgetzan?\”

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.

The character models are a total revamp of the existing in-game NPC models. Expect far more detail, and a more sinister outlook all round.

So what of racial talents and abilities?

Better Living Through Chemistry – The standard 25 point boost to a profession that most races get now. This time it\’s Alchemy. The most consistent of the gold making professions at low level (everyone needs potions – all the time) Consumable manufacture is a real gold spinner.

Pack Hobgoblin – Or, to put it another way. A bank in your backpack. The ability to call up the Bank and amazingly the Auction House GUI from anywhere. For wheeler-dealer types this will make a Goblin the gold trading class of choice. Though we do not know what conditions will be placed on this perk, it is most unusual and I\’m really looking forward to seeing how this works.

Rocket Barrage – A local area attack. Starting with 30 points of damage in front of the Goblin. We don\’t know if it generates threat yet, or what the cooldown is. This could be a very good tanking ability if the conditions are right

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.

Looking on balance the Goblin seems to lend itself to a role as a \”money making tank\”. A strange mixture, but then that\’s Goblins for you. A lot will depend on the cooldown or Rocket Barrage and Rocket Jump as to what role the Goblin is best suited to.

Goblins look great. They add real personality to the game, and with a wealth of new and exciting talents, it\’s a class I\’m really looking forward to playing.

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