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Patch 1.7.0: Rise of the Blood God

Original WoW 1.7.0, released September 13, 2005. Covers Zul'Gurub (new 20-player raid instance), Arathi Basin (15-player resource battleground instance) and Hunter Talent update, plus 2 more indexed changes.

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Release date
September 13, 2005
Client build
4671
Interface TOC
3975
Source confidence
Blizzard-linked
Practical next steps

What to do after this patch

The checklist below is derived from the indexed highlights on this version record. Follow the linked source for complete notes and verify time-sensitive details in game.

Locate the new or changed activity

Use the database and guide hub to identify the content named in this patch record before planning a route, group, or lockout.

Browse guides ->

Prepare for raid changes

Review encounter references, then check your build and utility before your first pull on content added or changed in this version.

Open raid guides ->

Check the competitive picture

Compare the live PvP and PvE landscape before copying a build or spending currency around a season-facing update.

View live meta ->

Review your setup

A systems change is a good moment to revisit talent choices, macros, keybinds, and interface habits rather than blindly preserving an older setup.

Open keybind planner ->
Documented changes

What is in this version record

  1. 1Zul'Gurub (new 20-player raid instance)
  2. 2Arathi Basin (15-player resource battleground instance)
  3. 3Hunter Talent update
  4. 4Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza
  5. 5High-Level Items
Who should look closer

Player impact

Raiders

Check encounters, your role plan, and fight-specific talent or utility choices.

PvP players

Review live rankings, matchups, and any season-facing rewards before committing to a build.

Returning players

Use this version as a setup checkpoint for talents, macros, interface, and core systems.

Patch classification

How WoW-God is categorizing this update

These tags organize the archive and help surface relevant next steps. They are a navigation aid, not a replacement for the complete patch notes.

RetailMajor content patchContentSeason / PvPSystems
Newer version
Patch 1.7.1
Version update
Older version
Patch 1.6.1
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