WoW History Spotlight: April Fools from the Past

Blizzard Posted 2018/04/02 at 10:39 AM by Neryssa

Interested in this year's jokes? Check out Blizzard's patch notes and dance battle and Wowhead's Tattoo Customization and Allied Race Pepes.

April Fools Archive2016Frostdoge ClanFrostwolf OrcsFrostfire RidgeChunk of DogestoneChunk of Dogestonewow, %n, such titleCheck out the official introduction of the Frostdoge Clan!2014Artcraft: Remaking the Female DraeneiChris RobinsonCheck out more details on the new Female Draenei on the Blizzard website!2011Crabby, The Dungeon HelperBlizzard did remove the ability to disable him for now, just in case.Learn how to enable Crabby on the Blizzard website!2010Equipment Potency EquivalencE NumberDeserter2009Dancing Battle SystemThe EyeKael'thas Sunstrider2008Bard Hero ClassGrooveCheck out Blizzard's official announcement of the Bard Class!2007Star RubyTinfoil HatNotice we can't even link it here on Wowhead, for it's shielding properties are THAT powerfulCheck out the secret recipe for the Tinfoil Hat on the Blizzard website!2006WispArchimondeHyjal SummitHorn of Cenarius

Detonate: Destroys the Wisp, dispelling all beneficial magic effects from enemies and draining mana in an area around the wisp. Using this ability will delete the Wisp, returning you to the character selection screen.

Gatherer: The Wisp's innate connection to nature makes it gather more natural resources. Skill in Mining, Herbalism, and Skinning increased by 5.

Treeform: Turns the Wisp into a tree for 30 seconds. During this time, Spirit is increased by 300. However, the Wisp's chance to dodge or parry axes is reduced by 50%.

More information on Wisp lore on their official preview at the Blizzard website!2005Pandaren Xpress®/panda programBlackrock SpirePandaren Xpress®Pandaren Xpress®Fortune CookieCheck out menu options for Pandaren Xpress® on the Blizzard website!

Comment by AzmuldanFunny how most of these jokes are actually implemented.Comment by LostelfI remember that Draenei model. It still gives me a chuckle. By far their best one.Comment by baskevI remember that Draenei model. It still gives me a chuckle. By far their best one.Comment by leowowLook that April Fools in the past were way better than the patch notes from this year. 2018 April Fools patch notes were disappointed.Comment by PupsaderDon't forget 8-bit Molten Core!

GLORIOUS 192i RESOLUTIONComment by AlakeiThancanFunny how most of these jokes are actually implemented.Comment by ArrayaAhh, I remember the Draenei model joke. It was so funny for me.Comment by Berl/pandaComment by livieThe wisp was always my favorite. Maybe because back then it actually fooled me, juuuuust for half a second. :PComment by ZealOfEdictYou forgot about the Molten Core Console Edition one! Best one yet :DComment by IkarugameshPandaren Xpress, EPEEN and Frostdoge Clan are my three favorite ones.

I also remember a former guildmate of mine fell for the female draenei one and got really pissed off.Comment by BernySinaracrabby the dungeon helper ohhh old days :) reminds me alot on paperclip from word microsoft :D good old times :)Comment by florhlThat be cool if they actually made the Tinfoil Hat even if it couldn't blur your character (though that would be awesome if it did).Comment by JaceDraccusI remember that Draenei model. It still gives me a chuckle. By far their best one.Comment by greeneggI feel ike there's some missing... such as the two player ogres.Comment by gumbydammit223As much as I scream and yell at Blizzard for things they've done in-game, they're still the only company I'm aware of that does things like this. I have to believe they like, if not love, what they do and have fun doing it!Comment by GreySageI still have that crabby screenshot as my desktop background.Comment by izaulI feel ike there's some missing... such as the two player ogres.https://wow.gamepedia.com/Ogre_Comment by ZombbyHeh, fond memories! I think the bard and crabby were my favourites. Plus wasn't there that dungeon that was supposed to be in dark?Comment by TmatoStill waiting for the bards(that would be cool)