With the new Ashenvale PvP Open-World battle, there will be buffs provided to players when you stay near your faction's leader.
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- NEW Allies within 40 yards of the Priestess of the Moon gain 100% increased health and 50% increased damage.
These values are increased by each living Keeper of the Grove in the Priestess's army, each one granting 100% increased health and 50% increased damage.
Effect #1 Apply Aura (2): Mod Increase Maximum Health — %
Value: 100
- Effect #2 Apply Aura (2): Mod Damage Done %
Value: 50
- Effect #3 Apply Aura (2): Mod Size %
Value: 33
NEW Allies within 40 yards of a battlefield leader gain 50% increased health and 20% increased damage.
- Effect #1 Apply Aura (2): Mod Increase Maximum Health — %
Value: 50
- Effect #2 Apply Aura (2): Mod Damage Done %
Value: 20
- Effect #3 Apply Aura (2): Mod Size %
Value: 20
More details from Ashenvale from our interview with Blizzard:
Still on the topic of PvP, can you explain the Ashenvale Open World PvP event? From what we got, it kind of sounded like Alterac Valley. Well, it is a bit different because you have to queue for Alterac Valley and it takes place in an instanced zone. But if you're in an outdoor world, you're up against everyone else. The rewards we're putting in, which have different levels, there is a reward for just participating. There are also camps, some special characters like a Horde Blademaster. These camps are spread out throughout the zone and maybe it's in your favor to defend these or attack these camps. Participating in the event, you'll also earn Reputation for the Warsong Gulch. We're also adding new items to these Reputation vendors. There are also going to be Ashenvale only mounts you
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