#1 - Sept. 24, 2012, 9 p.m.
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Mists of Pandaria opens up a whole new continent to explore, with new races to meet, and new challenges to undertake. From the Wandering Isle to the treacherous Dread Wastes, there's a whole new land waiting for you. To help make your journey a smooth one, we've rounded-up enough information to make even a pandaren Lorewalker /dance.

 

 

 

Content & Features

Patch 5.0.4 Survival Guide
Everything you need to know about the latest World of Warcraft Patch.
Get Ready to Saddle Up
Mists of Pandaria brings a plethora of mounts. From Cloud Serpents to Water Striders, Riding Yaks and much, much more.
Mists of Pandaria Bestiary
Meet the new creatures that await you beyond the mists. Sprites, Saurok, Vermin, Yaungol... and the looming threat of the Sha.
Pet Battle System
It's time for your companion pets to get ready and fight. You can engage on PVP Pet Battles, or you can challenge Pet masters across Azeroth. It's your call!
Currency in Mists of Pandaria
Valor Points and Conquest Points are being adjusted with the release of Mists of Pandaria.
Account Wide Achievements
With Patch 5.0.4, some achievements are now on the account level.

 

Zone Previews

Zone Preview: The Jade Forest
The Jade Forest is the first zone adventurers will discover when setting foot in Pandaria. Beware, it is filled with threats.
Zone Preview: Valley of the Four Winds
The valley is well known for its large number of farms that sustain the voracious apetite of the Pandaren.
Zone Preview: Krasarang Wilds
The Wilds are home to the vicious Mogu. Be careful with what you wish, for the Sha of Despair is also close...
Zone Preview: Kun-Lai Summit
Home to the tallest mountain of Azeroth, Neverest Mountain, Kun-Lai Summit is a place you can't easily forget.
Zone Preview: Townlong Steppes
Few Pandaren venture beyond the Great Wall, and there is good reason to do so...
Zone Preview: Dread Wastes
Home to the misterious Klaxxi, the Dread Wastes is a land far more treacherous than it looks
Zone Preview: Vale of Eternal Blossoms
Hidden beyond its gates for a long time, the gates to the Vale have finally opened. The time to uncover its many wonders has arrived.

 

PVE Previews

Mogu'shan Vaults
Mogu'shan Vaults is the first raid that awaits you hidden in the Kun-Lai Summit
Salyis' Warband
Roaming atop the massive mushan known as Galleon, Salyis' Warband is ready to wreak havoc among the inhabitants of Valley of the Four Winds
Scenarios Preview, Part One
Here we present you with two of the new scenarios you will find in Mists of Pandaria: Greenstone Village and A Brewing Storm.
Scenarios Preview, Part Two
The second part of our Scenario Preview introduces you to six places across Pandaria that need your help.
Mists of Pandaria Dungeon Preview
Pandaria is filled with new dungeons. From the Temple of the Jade Serpent to the Gate of the Setting Sun, there're many threats to be defeated on these lands.
Challenge Modes
Race against the clock on the hardest difficulty of the Mists of Pandaria 5-man dungeons.
Tier 14 Armor Previews
A sneak peek at the upcoming Tier 14 armor sets. The first raid tier in Mists of Pandaria.

 

PVP Previews

Temple of Kotmogu
One of the new battlegrounds coming with Mists of Pandaria. The Temple of Kotmogu features a brand new style of gameplay.
Silvershard Mines
Located in Stranglethorn Vale, the Silvershard Mines will challenge players to a resource race.

 

Li Li's Travel Journal

Li Li's Travel Journal, Part 1
Li Li Stormstout is too young to leave the Wandering Isle and explore... This is the first part of her journal.
Li Li's Travel Journal, Part 2
Li Li continues to venture through the Wandering Isle. She's now standing right in front of the Dawning Valley.
Li Li's Travel Journal, Part 3
The Wandering Isle is filled with many places to explore. Li Li finds herself looking at the fertile Dai-Lo Farmstead.
Li Li's Travel Journal, Part 4
The final entry on Li Li's Journal. The Wandering Isle contains a place restricted to most Pandaren... The Pei-Wu Forest.

 

Profession Previews

Professions: Living in Perfect Harmony
Learn about the new profession resource in Mists of Pandaria, Spirit of Harmony.
Professions: The Art of Discovery
We walk you through more profession changes that are coming with the latest expansion in World of Warcraft.
Professions: Cooking Up a Storm
Learn about what is in store for Archeology, Cooking and Inscription in Mists of Pandaria.

 

From the developers

Mists of Pandaria Stat Changes
Designer Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street talks about some of the stat changes that arrived with Patch 5.0.4.
Coffee with the Devs: Scenarios
Straight from the developers, here you'll learn everything this new feature has to offer.
The Future of PvP in Mists of Pandaria
Game Director Tom Chilton talks about what's in store for PvP in Mists of Pandaria.
Raid Preview
Designers Scott Mercer and Ion Hazzikostas walk you through the upcoming raids in the latest expansion.
Cross-Realm Zones
Learn about the new technology that is bringing friends from all over Azeroth together.
Faction Enchants... gone!
Designer Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street explains the developer’s decision to remove faction enchants.
Looting in Mists of Pandaria
Designer Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street talks about the Personal Loot and Bonus Roll systems.
Buff and Debuff Design
Get a guided tour by designer Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street of the Buff and Debuff design in patch 5.0.4.
Pet battle Q&A
Designer Cory "Mumper" Stockton talks about the Pet Battle System and what awaits pet owners.

 

Customer & Technical Support Information

Hotfixes
Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to patch 5.0.5.
Known Issues
Do you have an issue? See if we already know about it.
Troubleshooting
Find more information on patch 5.0.4 common technical issues.

 

Mists of Pandaria Official Wallpapers