WoW-God · The Shattering player briefing

Patch 4.0.3a: The Shattering

Cataclysm Retail version 4.0.3a. 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

November 22, 2010

Client build

13329

Interface TOC

40000

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.

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.

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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

1New zones, new quests, new combos

Who should look closer

Player impact

All players

Use the documented changes here to decide whether the update affects the content you play.

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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