WoW-God · Patch 2.0.1 player briefing

Patch 2.0.1: Version update

The Burning Crusade Retail version 2.0.1. This briefing turns the indexed changes into a practical starting point without filling gaps in the source record with assumptions.

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Release date

December 5, 2006

Client build

6180

Interface TOC

20000 (api)

Source confidence

Blizzard-linked

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.

Check the competitive picture

Compare the live PvP and PvE landscape before copying a build or spending currency around a season-facing update.

View live meta ->

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

1Looking for Group Interface Tool
2New Talents
3Revamped honor system
4Arena battles
5UI Changes

Who should look closer

Player impact

PvP players

Review live rankings, matchups, and any season-facing rewards before committing to a build.

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.

RetailSeason / PvPSystems

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