WoW-God · Patch 0.8 player briefing

Patch 0.8: Version update

Pre-release client Pre-release version 0.8. This briefing turns the indexed changes into a practical starting point without filling gaps in the source record with assumptions.

Pre-releasePre-release clientWiki-indexedWarcraft Wiki source →Blizzard notes →

Release date

July 7, 2004

Client build

3734

Interface TOC

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Source confidence

Wiki-indexed

Practical next steps

What to do after this patch

The checklist below is derived from the indexed highlights on this version record. Follow the linked source for complete notes and verify time-sensitive details in game.

Locate the new or changed activity

Use the database and guide hub to identify the content named in this patch record before planning a route, group, or lockout.

Browse guides ->

Review your setup

A systems change is a good moment to revisit talent choices, macros, keybinds, and interface habits rather than blindly preserving an older setup.

Open keybind planner ->

Re-check your character plan

Use the patch record as the starting point, then validate your spec, talent choices, and gear plan against the activity you actually play.

Choose a spec guide ->

Documented changes

What is in this version record

1Auction Houses implemented
2Guard system implemented
32 new dungeons introduced: The Sunken Temple and Razorfen Downs
4Level cap raised to 50
5Minor class changes
6Assorted other changes

Who should look closer

Player impact

Returning players

Use this version as a setup checkpoint for talents, macros, interface, and core systems.

Patch classification

How WoW-God is categorizing this update

These tags organize the archive and help surface relevant next steps. They are a navigation aid, not a replacement for the complete patch notes.

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