World of Warcraftis giving Worgen players a new racial trait in Patch 10.1. This new ability adds a feature that Worgen players have been requesting sinceWorld of Warcraftadded the Dracthyr inDragonflight.
Like the Worgen,Dracthyr characters can shift between two independently-customized forms, one of which is used during combat. However, Dracthyr have a special racial trait called Chosen Identity, an ability that allows them to automatically swap back to their humanoid Visage form after leaving combat.
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Now, Worgen are getting a similar ability inWorld of Warcraft’supcoming patch. Calm the Wolf is a special skill Worgen players will get when they learn Two Forms, the technique that allows them to swap between their werewolf and human forms. When activated, Worgen will automatically shift back into their human form after combat ends. This ability will be added to in Patch 10.1,Embers of Neltharion, and isavailable now inWorld of Warcraft’sPublic Test Realm.
TheEmbers of Neltharionpatch is getting a lot of other new features to the game beyond this new Worgen racial trait. The newWorld of Warcraftcontent update introduces a zone called Zaralek Cavern, plus a continuation of theDragonflightstory. New gear, outdoor activities, and Dragonriding abilities and customizations are coming as well, in addition to Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, the second raid inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight.
Ever since Dracthyr got the Chosen Identity aesthetic trait, Worgen players have hopedWorld of Warcraftwould give them a similar ability, so they are excited to see Calm the Wolf added to the game. Many players who nevermade a Worgen characterwill be more inclined to try it now that they can more easily utilize both of their forms, and the ability’s optional nature means players who wish to stay in their wolf forms indefinitely can simply ignore Calm the Wolf.
Some fans are hopingWorld of Warcraftwill eventually allow Calm the Wolf to let their Worgen characters battle in their human forms. Dracthyr characters are only forced into their draconic forms while using certainEvoker abilities inWoWdependent on their wings, tail, or dragon breath. These Worgen players hope Calm the Wolf will do the same, perhaps only forcing a transformation while attacking or taking damage. While this change is unlikely, the new ability is still in testing, so it is possible Calm the Wolf could be altered based on player feedback beforeWorld of WarcraftreleasesEmbers of Neltharionin a few months.
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