Blizzard has uploaded a WoWCast Developer video on the official Warcraft Youtube channel, where developers Ana Resendez and Clayton Stone share some behind the scenes stories about Hardcore, as well as explanations of mechanics and rules on Hardcore Realms.Classic Hardcore Devs Share Behinds the Scenes Stories l WoWCast
WoWCast with Hardcore Devs WoW Classic — Summary When creating a Hardcore Character, you will have to agree that the character can not be resurrected after death for any reason, and deliberately causing deaths for other players can cause action against your account, such as a ban. PvP can't be auto-flagged with just a right click attack, it can only be activated by intentionally flagging with the /pvp command or right clicking your portrait to enable it. Duel to the Death is a new mechanic, where players can Mak'gora to the death.Hardcore players can't queue for Battlegrounds, as it would go against the spirit of Battleground PvP. Players can still wargame if they choose. If your character dies, you can't resurrect but you can release as a ghost.
Additionally, you can also transfer your character for free to a Classic Era realm. All raid content will be available at launch for Hardcore Realms. Dungeons will have a 24 hour timer, only allowing players to clear each dungeon once per day.
Kiting mobs across zones will not work, resetting the leash on the enemy mob. Class changes consistent of no Resurrection spells, no Soulstones for Warlocks, and no Rebirth for Shamans. Additionally, Paladins will not be able to «Bubble Hearth» The Buff and Debuff limit will be removed on Hardcore realms.
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