Rage of the Firelands
Patch 4.2: Overview6/28/2011
In the days immediately following the Cataclysm, the Firelord Ragnaros and his minions attempted to ravage the world even further, pushing a damaged Kalimdor over the brink of oblivion. Their invasion was turned away at Mount Hyjal, but the threat of their presence lingers. It is not enough to simply deflect the danger posed to Hyjal, Nordrassil and all of Azeroth – it must be ended.

In patch 4.2, it’s up to you to push the conflict back from the peaks of Mount Hyjal into the endless blaze of the Firelands – to lead a full-scale invasion of the elemental plane of Fire, and do battle with Ragnaros and his minions in their very lair.

Prepare yourself for war.
Patch Features
The Firelands

The time to strike at Ragnaros draws near. The battle to protect Mount Hyjal now rages in the depths of Ragnaros's smoldering realm. As territory is gained by Azeroth's defenders and they draw closer to the inner sanctums of the Firelands, a monumental task awaits. Ragnaros's lair--Sulfuron Keep--is closely guarded by his most loyal servants, including the traitorous Druids of the Flame and their mysterious leader. Yet the brave heroes who have ventured into this ash-choked domain cannot afford to shy away from any danger. The outcome of the battles that lie ahead will determine the very survival of Azeroth.

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Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest

Uncertainty looms over the blue dragonflight's domain, the Nexus, as its members struggle to appoint a new leader. Split between the two likeliest successors--Kalecgos and Arygos--the flight has agreed to meet during a rare celestial event known as the Embrace in the hopes that a new Aspect will finally be chosen. The bronze dragon Anachronos, however, has detected something sinister at work around the Nexus, threatening to compromise the ceremony. If a hero does not rise to investigate these dark forces and uncover their intentions, Anachronos believes that Azeroth's doom is imminent.

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The Regrowth and Molten Front

Although the night elves and their allies repelled Ragnaros's initial invasion of Hyjal, their work on the sacred mount is far from over. Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage has gathered his comrades at the Sanctuary of Malorne within the newly healed Regrowth to invade Ragnaros's domain: the Firelands. Once inside the Elemental Plane, Hyjal's defenders hope to establish a permanent stronghold. Yet these plans have come under threat by a ferocious new elemental assault that has swept through the Regrowth. Despite this setback, Hyjal's protectors remain steadfast in their mission, for they know that it is in the molten heart of the Firelands that the fate of Mount Hyjal will be decided.

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Elemental Bonds

What was to be an auspicious event at the ancient World Tree Nordrassil has ended in tragedy. There, members of the Cenarion Circle and Earthen Ring, including former warchief Thrall, had gathered with the noble Dragon Aspects to unite their powers and restore Nordrassil for the good of Azeroth. Yet word has now spread that a shadowy Twilight's Hammer agent interrupted the ceremony and struck down Thrall with dark magics... casting his spirit into the four domains of the Elemental Plane. If these terrible rumors hold true, the Earthen Ring--indeed, all of Azeroth--has lost one of its greatest champions.

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Goldarr
The Sha'tar
Goldarr
1 day ago
Good patch, Firelands is nice etc. But the patch trailer is the best one ever!
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Sylvar
Silvermoon
Sylvar
05/05/2012
The best Patch released in cata , and tbh firelands is the best raid released in cata DS is total fail no fun , and the encounters make noooooooooo sense
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Slackér
Azuremyst
Slackér
21/04/2012
<3 the picture of Rag at the top of the page
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Sgt
Arena Pass 1
Sgt
27/02/2012
the best patch in cataclysm
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Hunterslatt
Nordrassil
Hunterslatt
27/11/2011
Remove Isle of conquest!! and put an awsome Deathwing BG :D
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Humanpala
Vashj
Humanpala
16/11/2011
RAGE OF THE FIRELANDS!!!
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Cørrupted
Blade's Edge
Cørrupted
29/10/2011
took me about 3+ hours to download this with about 50kb/ps speed :D
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Grimgill
Aerie Peak
Grimgill
27/10/2011
fool. if we burn do u think fires will stop at the gates of stormwind? yea....
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Opreasaa
Aerie Peak
Opreasaa
15/10/2011
::::d
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Zava
Aerie Peak
Zava
06/10/2011
Oooooh, so the things I'm doing on Mount Hyjal right now are the new patch... Lol... Didn't know, but I like... Nice plot... :D
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Remyy
Jaedenar
Remyy
29/09/2011
x1
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Sparkofhope
Burning Legion
Sparkofhope
07/09/2011
lol
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Ojay
Scarshield Legion
Ojay
31/08/2011
i have trouble kus new patch doesnt do itself i anyone kan help me be most apreciated
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Dreaduz
Grim Batol
Dreaduz
30/08/2011
Now its time for orgrimmar burning, because Arthas killed is father in Stormwind xD
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Gendaron
Scarshield Legion
Gendaron
07/10/2011
@Dreaduz: Man,Arthas killed his father in the capital of Lordaeron not SW:P You can see his Throne above Undercity
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Ishee
Steamwheedle Cartel
Ishee
25/08/2011
finally something that actually gives a decent reward that you can do solo!!
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Scorpionbite
Defias Brotherhood
Scorpionbite
23/08/2011
i cant make my wow working .. :s
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Gräsätaren
Dragonmaw
Gräsätaren
20/08/2011
nice !
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Surhay
Burning Legion
Surhay
16/08/2011
ı like this
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Jëstër
Twisting Nether
Jëstër
09/08/2011
i liked this history :P
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Metax
Drak'thul
Metax
02/08/2011
nice
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Vetrax
Wildhammer
Vetrax
29/07/2011
so much random comments here...
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Khalador
Sylvanas
Khalador
28/07/2011
All of you guys saying it took 30-40min. you are so bad. my computer sucks. my internet connection is 2MB!! u hear that: 2.. TWO. Mega Bit. 2MB. and i downloaded it in 30seconds or less with 600kb/s.
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Argonhan
The Maelstrom
Argonhan
26/07/2011
Yes Ragnaros!!Destroy Orgrimar!Burn it!!!!!!!!BUUUURNNNNNN!!!!MuhhAHahahahHhahaha!
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Meneerkoe
Haomarush
Meneerkoe
20/07/2011
I like trains^^
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Fläcke
Khadgar
Fläcke
07/08/2011
@Meneerkoe: RLY!!! ME TOO ^^
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LOL AT DRUIDS o.O
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Pizzamagerit
Terokkar
Pizzamagerit
13/07/2011
NICE!!! Love it.
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Mormegil
Darkmoon Faire
Mormegil
06/07/2011
thanks for makin ma druid more OP :P
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Haemon
Aggramar
Haemon
06/07/2011
+ I like the new black cat with red eyes in the Firelands, totaly going to tame it with my Hunter, ty Blizz!
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Horrorbull
Azuremyst
Horrorbull
29/08/2011
@Haemon: Hes called Skarr & hes in the Molten Front
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Haemon
Aggramar
Haemon
06/07/2011
Very nice patch! I can now finally buy earthern armor for JP!
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Lezeli
Bloodhoof
Lezeli
05/07/2011
I hoped would 4.3.0 patch make uptade for new Ouland better.... like new Azeroth
Old Ouland are horrible slow for level and ugly old armors.
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Khalador
Sylvanas
Khalador
28/07/2011
@Lezeli: And piece of !@#$ grammar? >.<
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Horrorbull
Azuremyst
Horrorbull
29/08/2011
@Mistraa: Dude I find u compaining about everything
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Blackzapp
Wildhammer
Blackzapp
03/07/2011
nice patch blizz very nice
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Junthar
Earthen Ring
Junthar
01/07/2011
I love this patch... Well done blizz!
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Hunterkillee
Twisting Nether
Hunterkillee
30/06/2011
its the best patch ever

the armor for conquest is honor

^_^
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Achilesheel
Vek'nilash
Achilesheel
30/06/2011
Took this toon to 84.5 an going great as MM hunter, looking forward to the magical 85 and starting to raid, everything rosy until the 29 june patch 4.2. Now my pet response to normal targetting has changed and I dont know how to remedy the situation. If I have my pet control on defensive and attack an enemy-- my pet remains rooted until the enemy closes to within 2 yards--no attack at distance whatsoever. If my pet control is set to assist (new!) its off like a rocket to attack as normal but will then run ammock attacking everything in near proximity regardless of health until it wastes itself. I CAN control the beast by switching between the two as required during battle but whilst I am doing this my rotation goes to pot and I miss opportunities to trap or DPS. Im checking out my interface but lack the knowledge of how to 'programme' it to remeedy the situation. Am I the only one experiencing this problem or how do you deal with it pse?? thanks
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Aidam
Burning Blade
Aidam
29/06/2011
LoL Good Job with patching ! awesome.