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D&D Invades WoW: Craft Epic New Adventures
D&D: World of Warcraft — Your Guide to Bringing Azeroth to the Tabletop
Hey there, adventurer! Have you ever played World of Warcraft on your computer and thought, "I wish I could do this with my friends around a table, rolling real dice?" Well, grab your dice bag — your wish just came true!
What Is This All About?
D&D: World of Warcraft is a brand-new rulebook that lets you play Dungeons & Dragons (the world’s most famous tabletop roleplaying game) inside the world of World of Warcraft (the legendary online game).
Instead of clicking buttons on a screen, you and your friends sit together, describe what your heroes do, and roll dice to see if they succeed. One person acts as the Dungeon Master (DM) — the narrator and referee — while everyone else plays a hero.
Important Callout: You don’t need to know World of Warcraft or D&D to start. This book teaches you everything!
When Can You Get It?
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| November 3 | Early access begins (if you pre-order) |
| November 17 | Official release for everyone |
What’s Inside the Main Book?
The core book is packed with everything you need to run campaigns in Azeroth. Here’s the treasure haul:
Six Brand-New Subclasses
Think of a subclass as a special "flavor" for your character class. These six are brand new, built from the ground up for WoW:
- Oath of the Ebon Blade Paladin — Death knights turned holy warriors
- Oath of the Holy Paladin — Classic light-wielding protectors
- Demon Hunter Ranger — Illidan-style demon hunters (ranger base)
- Shadow Domain Cleric — Priests of the Void and shadows
- Discipline Domain Cleric — Healers who mend through pain and precision
- Path of the Elements Barbarian — Shamans in barbarian clothing, calling on fire, earth, water, air
Three Updated Subclasses (Fresh Coats of Paint)
- Swashbuckler Rogue — Dashing, duelist-style rogues
- Path of the Spiritual Guardian Barbarian — Ancestral guardian spirits fight beside you
- Warrior of Mystic Brews Monk — Drunken master meets pandaren brewmaster
Note: Each class gets over 40 specializations — that’s like choosing your "spec" in WoW (Arms vs. Fury, Frost vs. Fire, etc.) but for tabletop!
Sixteen Playable Species (Races)
You get 11 brand-new species plus 5 updated classics:
New to D&D:
- Dracthyr · Draenei · Earthen · Forsaken · Haranir · Mechagnome · Pandaren · Tauren · Troll · Vulpera · Worgen
Updated for Azeroth:
- Dwarf · Elf · Goblin · Human · Orc
Cool Twist: Your species can give you a starting Renown Score with a faction — so your backstory mechanically matters from level 1!
60+ New Spells
Cast iconic WoW abilities at the table:
- Rune Strike (Death Knight)
- Demon Spikes (Demon Hunter)
- Moonfire (Druid)
- And dozens more — each feels like its in-game counterpart!
25+ Magic Items, Mounts & Companions
Loot that feels legendary:
- Famous weapons, trinkets, and armor
- Mounts you can ride (yes, really!)
- Companion creatures — tiny pets that follow you around
10+ Professions
Between adventures, your hero can:
- Blacksmithing · Engineering · Alchemy · Enchanting · Inscription · Jewelcrafting · Leatherworking · Tailoring · Mining · Herbalism · Skinning · Cooking · Fishing · Archaeology
- Craft gear, brew potions, scribe scrolls, and more — downtime is now playtime!
50+ Monsters & 30 Dungeon Bosses
From murlocs to the Lich King’s lieutenants — every stat block is ready to drop on your battle map.
Seven Classic Dungeons, Rebuilt for Tabletop
Each dungeon is a multi-session adventure with boss fights, puzzles, and story:
- Azjol-Nerub — Spider-kingdom beneath Northrend
- Blackfathom Deeps — Sunken night elf temple
- Deadmines — The Defias Brotherhood’s secret base
- Dire Maul — Three wings of ruined Highborne city
- Onyxia’s Lair — The black dragon’s volcanic home
- Scarlet Monastery — Fanatical crusaders’ fortress
- Shadowfang Keep — Cursed castle of the worgen
20+ Factions With Renown Rewards
Earn reputation with groups like:
- The Argent Crusade · The Kirin Tor · The Earthen Ring · The Horde · The Alliance · And many more!
As your Renown grows, you unlock:
- New allies and safe houses
- Special gear and mounts
- Access to secret quests and areas
- Faction-only perks (discounts, teleportation, titles)
Choose your path: Grind a small faction for a quick favor, or pledge your banner to a major power and shape the world!
Build Your Azeroth Arsenal (Add-Ons)
Icecrown Citadel Map Pack & Digital Adventure
The ultimate raid — now on your table.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Maps | 5 double-sided poster maps (22"×30") — 10 iconic encounters |
| Tokens | 2 sheets of monster/NPC tokens |
| Digital Adventure | Levels 16–20, 5 chapters, 10 maps, 10 boss fights |
| Magic Items | 16 new items including Frostmourne, Invincible (mount), Bone Warden’s Splitter |
Perfect for: Groups who want a cinematic, high-level finale!
Dungeon Master’s Screen
A gorgeous 4-panel screen made for Azeroth campaigns:
- Player side: Epic WoW art to set the mood
- DM side: Quick-reference tables for Renown, Combat, Conditions, and more
- Keeps your secrets hidden — and your game running smooth!
Bundle Breakdown: Which Treasure Chest Is Yours?
Standard Ultimate Bundle
- Core D&D: World of Warcraft book (physical + digital)
- Icecrown Citadel Map Pack & Digital Adventure (physical + digital)
- DM Screen (physical)
- Digital pre-order bonuses (see below)
- Save money vs. buying separately!
Collector’s Edition Ultimate Bundle
Everything above, PLUS:
- Limited-edition Collector’s Edition book — foil-and-sculpted slipcase, two faction-themed covers (Horde & Alliance)
- Guaranteed Murloc Promo Miniature (while supplies last)
- All digital pre-order bonuses
Both bundles include a code for WoW in-game items (Black Dragon Mount, Gazer Pet, Mimic Chest Toy, Mimic Chest Decor) — requires Battle.net account & active WoW subscription (not Classic).
Digital Pre-Order Bonuses (Both Bundles)
Pre-order either bundle and get:
- Icy Throne Digital Dice Set — frosty dice for virtual tabletops
- Horde & Alliance Character Sheet Backgrounds & Frames
- Dungeon Masters: World of Warcraft Play-Along Pack
- D&D Encounters: Season of Champions mini-adventure
- Murloc Promo Mini (guaranteed with Collector’s Edition)
- WoW In-Game Items Code (emailed at launch)
Summary: Why Should You Care?
| If You Love… | You’ll Love This Because… |
|---|---|
| World of Warcraft | Play your character, your story — no raid schedule, no queues |
| D&D | 13 classes, 16 species, 60+ spells, 7 dungeons, 30 bosses — all WoW-flavored |
| Tactical Combat | Boss fights built like raid encounters — mechanics, phases, teamwork |
| Story & Roleplay | Factions with Renown, species with built-in lore hooks, professions that matter |
| Collecting | Collector’s Edition slipcase, exclusive mini, digital dice, in-game mounts |
One book. Two worlds. Your legend.
FAQ: Your Questions, Answered
Do I need to own World of Warcraft or D&D books to play?
Nope! This book is standalone. It includes all the rules you need. If you do own the Player’s Handbook, Monster Manual, or Dungeon Master’s Guide, they work perfectly with it — but they’re not required.
Can I play my existing WoW character?
Yes! The book gives you tools to recreate your main — same class, spec, race, even faction reputation. Or roll a brand-new hero the world has never seen.
Is this compatible with regular D&D 5th Edition?
Absolutely. It’s built on the 2024 Player’s Handbook rules. You can mix WoW classes with standard subclasses, use WoW monsters in a Forgotten Realms campaign, or bring your D&D hero to Azeroth.
What’s the difference between the Standard and Collector’s Edition bundles?
The Collector’s Edition swaps the regular book for a limited-print, foil-sculpted slipcase book with dual faction covers, and guarantees the Murloc mini. Everything else (maps, screen, digital content, in-game items) is the same.
Do the WoW in-game items work on WoW Classic?
No. The code only works on modern World of Warcraft (retail), requires an active subscription and Battle.net account.
Final Thought: Whether you’re For the Horde! or For the Alliance! — or just For the Fun! — D&D: World of Warcraft hands you the keys to Azeroth.
Your dice are warmed up. Your party is ready. The world is waiting.
What story will you tell?
Pre-order now at dungeonsanddragons.com/world-of-warcraft and claim your loot!
