Allied Races in The War Within

In the War Within, gameplay possibilities are going to expand widely, and the field of allied races is not an exception. Now we have the Earthen, the first neutral race revealed. Here is an overview of this new type of characters — what is their lore, specifics, strengths and weaknesses? Keep reading to find all the answers!

Meet Earthen — New Allied Race in The War Within! What to Know About Them?

The Earthen were originally created by the Titans as part of their efforts to shape and order Azeroth. Made from stone and imbued with the essence of Azeroth, the Earthen were designed to help the Titans shape the world's underground landscapes and maintain its stability. However, due to the Curse of Flesh, which was unleashed by the Old Gods, many Earthen began to transform into the flesh-and-blood dwarves we know today.

In "The War Within," the Earthen play a significant role as both allies and protectors of Azeroth. They are deeply connected to the elemental and geological aspects of the world, making them invaluable in the ongoing struggle against the threats posed by ancient evils and elemental forces. The expansion explores their rich history, their struggles with the Curse of Flesh, and their ongoing quest to preserve Azeroth from internal and external threats.

Earthen’s Strengths & Weaknesses

The Earthen in World of Warcraft: The War Within possess a unique set of strengths and weaknesses that stem from their origins and nature as ancient, stone-skinned beings created by the Titans.

Strengths

1. Durability and Resilience:
   • Stoneform Ability: The Earthen can transform parts of their bodies into stone, significantly increasing their physical resilience. This ability makes them exceptionally tough in combat, allowing them to withstand heavy blows and physical damage.
   • Natural Armor: Their stone-like skin provides natural armor, offering protection against physical attacks and making them difficult to injure.
2. Earthshaping and Elemental Manipulation:
   • Earth Manipulation: The Earthen have the ability to manipulate earth and stone, allowing them to create fortifications, barriers, and even heal themselves by drawing strength from the earth.
   • Environmental Control: Their ability to control and shape the environment around them gives them a strategic advantage in both defensive and offensive scenarios.
3. Deep Connection to Azeroth:
   • Ley Line Insight: The Earthen have a deep connection to Azeroth's ley lines and elemental energies. This connection grants them unique insights into the world's balance and disturbances, making them valuable allies in maintaining Azeroth's stability.
   • Elemental Affinity: Their affinity with elemental forces allows them to harness and utilize elemental powers, enhancing their combat and survival capabilities.
4. Titanic Heritage:
   • Ancient Knowledge: As creations of the Titans, the Earthen possess ancient knowledge and technology. This heritage provides them with advanced understanding and abilities related to the Titans' works and the protection of Azeroth.

Traits

Azerite Surge: Draw upon your inner strength and release it to invoke the power of Azerite in a cone in front of you, dealing Fire damage. This ability has a 2-minute cooldown and gains additional effects as it is empowered:

• Level I: Deals Fire damage.
• Level II: Heals allies hit by the effect.
• Level III: Deals extra Fire damage to the highest health enemy hit.

Hyper Productive: Increases Finesse by 2%. Finesse enhances your chances of gathering additional materials when harvesting.

Ingest Minerals: You are always Well Fed but cannot consume food. Activate Ingest Minerals to consume a Khaz Algar gem and change the benefit granted by Well Fed:

• Amber: Stamina
• Emerald: Haste
• Onyx: Mastery
• Ruby: Critical Strike
• Sapphire: Versatility

Titan-Wrought Frame: Increases the base armor from equipped items by 10%.

Wide-Eyed Wonder: Gain 100% additional exploration experience when you gain experience for exploring a location.

Unlocking Earthen

In The War Within, players can interact with the Earthen in several ways throughout their gameplay. These interactions are woven into the narrative and gameplay mechanics, allowing players to engage with the Earthen through quests, dungeons, and other in-game activities.

According to the official War Within website, unlocking the Earthen as an Allied race requires completing the War Within level-up campaign and their specific questline. This suggests that there will be an unlock scenario for the Earthen similar to those of other Allied races. The achievement Allied Races: Earthen is currently available in The War Within Alpha, though it does not yet list any specific requirements.

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