Battle for Azeroth Build 26707 Highlights - Loading Screens, Icons, Maps

BFA Posted 2018/05/24 at 4:34 PM by Squishei

Check out all of our build 26707 Battle for Azeroth coverage at the links below:

Class Changes - The class changes included major updates to Balance Druids, Protection Paladins, and Fury Warriors. Warlocks received more updated spell animations. We should see more Fury changes soon.

Azerite - In addition to the usual new Azerite Traits, we saw a new fancy Azerite UI.

Professions - The cap was reduced from 200 to 150.

Allied Races - We learned the unlock requirements for Mag'har Orcs and Dark Iron Dwarves. Through broadcast text we learned a lot more about the Dark Iron Dwarf recruitment scenario.

Creature Models - New models include adorable alpacas and Jaina wearing a Kul Tiras anchor necklace.

Broadcast Text - The broadcast text covers the Dark Iron Dwarf recruitment scenario, some NPCs playing a game, more details on Mag'har Orc time travel, and even a joke for dataminers.

Zone/Quest Updates - Boralus received more updates including a cake shop, the Alliance War Campaign bugs were fixed, and many zone achievements were added such as Three Sheets to the Wind. New loading screens were added for the new continents.

Achievements - New achievements cover Mythic+ Seasons, fun exploration achievements, some battle pet rewards. Pathfinder criteria, and Allied Race criteria.

Dungeons and Raids - Mythic+ Seasons announced.

Battle Pets - New achievements such as Battle on Zandalar and Kul Tiras which rewards Laser Pointer, clarifications on what can be purchased with the new Polished Pet Charms in BFA, and many new pets.

PvP - Artifact Tint unlocks received updates to reflect changes to the Prestige system in BFA.

Warfronts - Many toys, pets, and mounts added from rare spawns.

Fun Items - Some new items included many toys and mounts from Warfronts, The Glazer, Laser Pointer, and Heartsbane Hexwurst.

War Campaign - We learned that the War Campaign was required for Mag'har Orcs and Dark Iron Dwarves Unlocks and Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder. Some bugs were fixed with the War Campaign gameplay and we have been able to play through and preview more of the Alliance story.

Blackrock DepthsFirelands

NEW Stage 1: The Bridgekeeper
Approach the bridgekeeper.

NEW Stage 2: Cult of Ragnaros
Deal with the cultists and their fiery allies.

NEW Stage 3: High-Justice Grimstone
Confront High-Justice Grimstone.

NEW Stage 4: Herald of Ragnaros
Defeat High-Justice Grimstone.

NEW Stage 5: Power of Ragnaros
Approach the lava pool to infuse the Molten Core with the power of Ragnaros.

GorgrondUldir

Stage 1: LFR 3Heart of Corruption
In foul pits, far beneath the halls of Uldir, the source of the corruption that has befallen Zandalar awaits.

Uldir

Stage 1: LFR 3Heart of Corruption
In foul pits, far beneath the halls of Uldir, the source of the corruption that has befallen Zandalar awaits.

Uldir

Stage 1: LFR 3Heart of Corruption
In foul pits, far beneath the halls of Uldir, the source of the corruption that has befallen Zandalar awaits.

The MOTHERLODE!!The MOTHERLODE!!

Stage 1: The MOTHERLODE!!
Claim control of The The MOTHERLODE!! from the Venture Company.

Tortollan Seekers
Traversing the world, the Tortollan Seekers wield their immense wealth to catalogue and preserve forbidden knowledge.

Champions of Azeroth
Enlisted by Magni Bronzebeard, the Champions of Azeroth seek to heal the wounds caused by Sargeras' burning blade and save a dying world.

NEW 8.0 Islands - Micro - Mogu Crypt
Directory: Islands_PA_Mogu_Crypt_06
Type: None

NEW 8.0 Transport: Boralus Canals
Directory: 8TransportBoralusCanals
Type: None

NEW 8.0 Transport: Boralus Sound
Directory: 8TransportBoralusSound
Type: None

NEW 8.0 Islands - Micro - Mogu Crypt
Directory: Islands_PA_Mogu_Crypt_08
Type: None

NEW 8.0 Islands - Micro - Mogu Crypt
Directory: Islands_PA_Mogu_Crypt_05
Type: None

NEW 8.0 Islands - Micro - Mogu Crypt
Directory: Islands_PA_Mogu_Crypt_04
Type: None

NEW 8.0 Islands - Micro - Mogu Crypt
Directory: Islands_PA_Mogu_Crypt_03
Type: None

NEW 8.0 Islands - Micro - Mogu Crypt
Directory: Islands_PA_Mogu_Crypt_02
Type: None

NEW 8.0 Islands - Micro - Mogu Crypt
Directory: Islands_PA_Mogu_Crypt_01
Type: None

NEW Blackrock Depths - Dark Iron Dwarf Hub
Directory: BlackrockDepthsDarkIronHub
Type: None

NEW Expedition Leader %s

Iron
Gathered by peonworkers and miners when a mine is captured. Used to construct buildings and recruit or upgrade troops.

Conquest Points
Earned from PvP activities.

NEW Warfronts - Personal Tracker - Iron in Chest (Hidden)

Rally to me, pack. It's time to end this!

You can try to subdue us, and likely succeed.

No... it can't be.

Seems a mage of your... skill... could be very useful right now, hm?

Drown these insects, my children. Show yourselves worthy of my pride.

You will not escape your crimes any longer.

Yaou're helpin'g de princess. ThDat's good. Yaou keep doin' thg dat. Destroy de blood troll threat before it consumes us all.

De person yaou want to speak with is at de Zul'jan Ruins. Her name is Provisioner Lija. She will help yaou with what yaou need.
Yaou're helpin'g de princess. ThDat's good. Yaou keep doin' thg dat. Destroy de blood troll threat before it consumes us all.

De person yaou want to speak with is at de Zul'jan Ruins. Her name is Provisioner Lija. She will help yaou with what yaou need.

An Old God?! Dis is why de blood trolls assault my city...

No. You will cause no more harm to my people. Your madness ends now!

He admired you for that, and so do I.

Once Zandalar lies in ruins, da empire of da Old Gods be risin' again!

Ya fight be hopeless... G'huun gonna be free!

If de last seal is destroyed, dat monster will be unleashed upon Azeroth!

Scans indicate Nazmir and Vol'dun devices currently inoperable. Last functioning seal: Zuldazar.

Designation: G'huun.

Dis. Ends. Now.

The Proudmoore legacy of failure dies with you!

Your family has always been too weak.

And we have evidence!

I will shoulder this heavy burden. I can only hope I will be a worthy successor.

My dear friend Priscilla and I have discussed this. I believe that what is best for Kul Tiras is that I step down as Lord Admiral...

Katherine Proudmoore has spent her life doing what's best for Kul Tiras!

He was de final sacrifice... We have failed.

No... It cannot be!

But you will!

Suffering? You have not seen true suffering. Not yet...

Give him a clean death. We have seen enough suffering for one day.

<Jakra'zet groans.>

Dis ends here, General. De plots. De lies. De murders.

It's over, Stormsong! You're surrounded. Look around you! Give up! (ALT: It's over, Stormsong! Look around you... yYou're surrounded!)

You're too weak to rule, Katherine.

And I almost... Priscilla... How could you betray the kingdom? How could you betray me?

You hired the pirate fleet, armed them to the teeth, and set them upon your own countrymen.

It's called Azerite... and the Alliance and Horde are already at war over it.

Your company MADE the weapons that destroyed Daelin's Gate using this!

Lady Priscilla Ashvane, you are under arrest for trafficking, conspiring with pirates, and high treason against the Admiralty of Kul Tiras.

What is the meaning of this, girl?!

So, this was your play all along. Despicable.

A liar!

Lady Ashvane has been my rock since those first dark days when we both lost our husbands. Now, she will be the kingdom's rock. Now... she is--

But it has not been enough.

For shame!

Pirates?! The Proudmoores can't even protect us from pirates anymore!

A pirate fleet struck the gate with overwhelming force...

The rumors are true. Daelin's Gate... has fallen.

Looks like you need some to seek some shell-ter. Get it? Shells? Crabs! Victory is mine!

This isn't over!

But do you have time to waste?

Dat's right, Princess!

Three devices were created to seal the corruption.

Data recovered. Corruption originates from Old God contained within Nazmir.

I know you see de flames devouring de city.

Do not be so hasty, now.

Enough!

Charge, brothers and sisters! Stop for nothing!

My father once said that Varok Saurfang embodied what was best about the Horde... its sense of honor. He admired you for that, and so do Ithe honor of the horde...

Listen to me. There is no honor in this.

Obsidian Krolusk
This krolusk is marked with proof of surviving scores of trials and hardships.
Achievement: Glory of the Wartorn Hero
Category: Dungeons & Raids

Bloodgorged Crawg
This crawg was left alone to feast on G'huun's corrupted blood and rot. He was so happy.
Drop: PH
Achievement: Glory of the Uldir Raider
Category: Dungeons & Raids

NEW Swift Albino Raptor
The Witherbark warrior Beastrider Kama once cut bloody swathes of terror across the Arathi Highlands astride such a monster.
Drop: Beastrider Kama
Zone: Arathi Highlands

NEW Skullripper
She's a clever girl.
Drop: Skullripper
Zone: Arathi Highlands

Expedition Bloodswarmer
Orphaned during the rout of the Blood Trolls, this bloodswarmer has been retrained by Talanji�'s handlers.
Vendor: Provisioner Lija
Zone: Nazmir
Faction: Talanji's Expedition - Exalted
Cost: 10000

NEW Witherbark Direwing
Only a handful of these giant bats remain in the Arathi Highlands, carefully raised by the Witherbark forest trolls who first brought them here.
Drop: Nimar the Slayer
Zone: Arathi Highlands

NEW Lil' Donkey
Likely stolen from Newstead in the Arathi Highlands, this stalwart little donkey was destined to be eaten by kobolds.
Drop: Overseer Krix
Zone: Arathi Highlands

Corrupted Jade SerpentQinsho's Eternal Hound
The mogu continue to steal and corrupt cloud serpent eggs, finding that the swift creatures can easily spirit them to islands covered in AzeriteQinsho wrought his eternal guardian from pure gold and imbued it with the resilience of the earth.
Drop: Island Expeditions

Highland Mustang
A valiant steed on the Arathi Highlands, it knows no fear.
Drop: Warfronts
Doomrider Helgrim
Zone: Arathi Highlands

Broken Highland Mustang
One of the Arathi horses, taken and broken by the Horde conquerers of Stromgarde.
Drop: WarfrontKnight-Captain Aldrin
Zone: Arathi Highlands

Tempestuous Skystallion
These flying creatures thunder unseen across the heavens, how fortunte that this one has shown itself to you!
Promotion: Hearthstone
Achievement: A Horde of Hoofbeats
Category: Mounts

Achievement: A Horde of Hoofbeats
Category: Mounts

PVP_PRESTIGE_RANK_UP_NEXT_MAX_LEVEL_REWARD
Next Reward at Honor Level %d Reward

RACE_INFO_DARKIRONDWARF
Known for their fiery tempers and fierce determination, Dark Iron dwarves have a turbulent history with the other clans. A failed coup in Ironforge ignited the War of the Three Hammers, and many of the Dark Iron once fought in the service of Ragnaros the Firelord. Though one faction of the dwarves is pledged to Queen-Regent Moira Thaurissan, others refuse to stand alongside their kin. The Alliance seeks a united Dark Iron clan to harness the power of Azerite and aid their struggle against the Horde.

RACE_INFO_DARKIRONDWARF_FEMALE
Known for their fiery tempers and fierce determination, Dark Iron dwarves have a turbulent history with the other clans. A failed coup in Ironforge ignited the War of the Three Hammers, and many of the Dark Iron once fought in the service of Ragnaros the Firelord. Though one faction of the dwarves is pledged to Queen-Regent Moira Thaurissan, others refuse to stand alongside their kin. The Alliance seeks a united Dark Iron clan to harness the power of Azerite and aid their struggle against the Horde.

CURRENTLY_SELECTED_AZERITE_POWERS
SelectedActive Azerite Powers (%d/%d):

NEW CHAT_CONFIG_CHANNEL_SETTINGS_TITLE_WITH_DRAG_INSTRUCTIONS
Channels |cff808080(Drag to Reorder)|r

NEW SELECT_AZERITE_POWER_TOOLTIP
Click a power to activate it.

NEW REQUIRES_AZERITE_LEVEL_TOOLTIP
Requires Heart of Azeroth level %d.

NEW BN_TOAST_NEW_CLUB_INVITATION
You've been invited to|n%s

NEW CHAR_FACTION_CHANGE_STILL_IN_COMMUNITY
You may not change faction while still a member of a community.

NEW OPTION_CONTRAST
Contrast

NEW AZERITE_CLICK_TO_SELECT
Click to activate.

NEW PARTY_POSE_DEFEAT
Defeat

NEW PARTY_POSE_VICTORY
Victory

NEW CHAT_COMMUNITIES_CHANNEL_BN_GET
%s:\32

NEW WARFRONTS_LEAVE
Leave Warfront

NEW COMMUNITIES_CREATE_DIALOG_SHORT_NAME_INSTRUCTIONS
A shorter version of the group name

NEW COMMUNITIES_CREATE_DIALOG_SHORT_NAME_LABEL
Short Name

NEW ERR_CLAIMED_PVP_REWARD
You have already claimed your Conqueror's Spoils for the week.

NEW ERR_NO_PVP_REWARD
Earn Conquest points through Rated PvP and return next week to claim your reward.

NEW COMMUNITIES_SETTINGS_SHORT_NAME_LABEL
Short Name

NEW COMMUNITIES_CREATE_DIALOG_SHORT_NAME_INSTRUCTIONS_CHARACTER
A shorter version of the community name

NEW COMMUNITIES_CREATE_DIALOG_SHORT_NAME_INSTRUCTIONS_TOOLTIP
This is used to keep the length of channel names shorter in chat windows.

NEW CONTRAST_FORMAT
%d

NEW BRIGHTNESS_FORMAT
%d

NEW GAMMA_FORMAT
%2.1f

NEW OPTION_TOOLTIP_BRIGHTNESS
Controls the Brightness of the game.

NEW OPTION_TOOLTIP_CONTRAST
Controls the Contrast of the game.

NEW LOCK_CURSOR_TEXT
Lock Cursor to Window

NEW OPTION_TOOLTIP_LOCK_CURSOR
Prevent the cursor from leaving the game window

NEW CONFIRM_DESTROY_COMMUNITY_STREAM_LABEL
Are you sure you want to delete the channel %s?

NEW COMMUNITY_MEMBER_ROLE_NAME_INVITED
Invited

NEW COMMUNITY_MEMBER_CANCEL_INVITATION_TOOLTIP
Click to cancel invitation

NEW AZERITE_RESPEC_BUTTON
Reforge

NEW AZERITE_RESPEC_TITLE
Azerite Reforger

NEW SLASH_PVP1
/pvp

NEW SLASH_PVP2
/pvp

NEW ERROR_CLUB_MUST_BE_BNET_FRIEND
Must be a Battle.net friend.

NEW INVITE_COMMUNITY_MEMBER_POPUP_INVITE_SUB_TEXT_BNET_FRIEND
Enter a Battle.net friend

NEW CONFIRM_AZERITE_EMPOWERED_ITEM_RESPEC
Are you sure you wish to reforge %s for the following amount?

NEW NO_LONGER_AVAILABLE
No Longer Available

NEW RACE_INFO_MAGHARORC
For untold generations, the orc clans of Draenor battled one another in endless war. But when Gul'dan offered them the blood of his demonic masters, the disparate tribes of Mag'har--the orcish word for "uncorrupted"--refused the dark bargain and banded together to drive out the Burning Legion.

NEW RACE_INFO_MAGHARORC_FEMALE
For untold generations, the orc clans of Draenor battled one another in endless war. But when Gul'dan offered them the blood of his demonic masters, the disparate tribes of Mag'har--the orcish word for "uncorrupted"--refused the dark bargain and banded together to drive out the Burning Legion.

NEW COMMUNITIES_MEMBER_LIST_PENDING_INVITE_HEADER
Pending Invites (%d)

OPTION_TOOLTIP_GAMMA
Controls the brightnessGamma of the game. Increase brightness until you can clearly see all 21 levels of gray bars below.

CR_BLOCK_TOOLTIP
Block of %s reduces the damage you take by %d%%.ing adds %s armor against an attack, increasing Physical damage reduction to %d%%.\n|cff888888(Against an evenly matched enemy)|r

GLOBAL_CHANNELS
Global Channels

SHOW_HD_MODELS_TEXT
Show NewHD Character Models

OPTION_TOOLTIP_SHOW_HD_MODELS
Check this to show newuse higher definition character models.|n(64-bit OS recommended)

CR_VERSATILITY_TOOLTIP
Increases damage and healing done by %.2f%% and decreases damage taken by %.2f%%.\n\nVersatility: %s

NEW Expansion Features

GeneralCharacter

Comment by MountaholicAhhh my favorite part of the week, beta builds! Thank you WoWhead for the information, ease of access, and speed you get the information out! There are some wonderful people behind this website!

Edit:Commas didn’t look right without them!Comment by Snakeslickthat tiragarde loading screen is... not good. but, this is beta. i will bet my life savings it will changeComment by scopelWhy the loading screens looks so bad? Looks like they did a lazy job just placing the renders on the screenComment by jodmosWell that's the alliance mount icons added ;-)Comment by ReanimatezThe loading screens look kinda mehComment by chaserzdreamLet the Equine revolution beginComment by etheldaldi like the loading screens and all but i think that they could do a better job.

seems like some bad render or something like that.Comment by 68docWhy the loading screens looks so bad? Looks like they did a lazy job just placing the renders on the screenComment by ED209Did they say they'd be updating the EK and Kalimdor screens any time soon?Comment by TruweilWorld map still needs attention, the new islands are still way too big.KT is not the size of Pandaria.Comment by AlbaharmamarLoading screens getting worse with each xpac

please let these be placeholders... please...Comment by IamtheLexxSo many horsies...Comment by rogueMatthias*looks at icons*

And who said that Alliance wouldn't get a huge range of varied mounts this expansion?Comment by TehLucarioWorld map still needs attention, the new islands are still way too big.KT is not the size of Pandaria.Comment by GreennerdIt appears that all the icons are horses, which is all well and good, but I have some... concerns about the last 9.Comment by etheldaldWh? Why it is Jaina on the screen? There definitely should be character who really do stuff in Kul Tiras storyline. Taelia, Flynn.. Katherine maybe?Comment by 8unnyThese horses are pissed.Comment by OswaldovzkiI actually liked the loading screens. Maybe because I'm seeing them on the phone but I like it.Comment by ArrayaJaina's face looks so weird. Other than that, I kind of like them... but it feels as if they need more characters in there or something. Wish they went back to doing artwork of random race/class combos instead of Lore figures.Comment by nagykoviThey should update the loading screens for Kalimdor and EK. Any info on that?