Unlocking Earthen and Exploring Their Traits in The War Within

Allied Races in The War Within

In The War Within, gameplay options are expanding significantly, and allied races are no exception. Introducing the Earthen, the first neutral race to be revealed. Below is an overview of this intriguing addition — their lore, unique traits, strengths, and weaknesses. Keep reading to discover all the details!

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 grand design to shape and order Azeroth. Crafted from stone and infused with Azeroth’s essence, these beings were tasked with molding the underground landscapes and ensuring the planet’s geological stability. However, the arrival of the Curse of Flesh, a corruption unleashed by the Old Gods, caused many Earthen to evolve into the flesh-and-blood dwarves we recognize today.

In The War Within, the Earthen take on a vital role as both allies and guardians of Azeroth. Their deep connection to the elemental and geological aspects of the world makes them indispensable in combating the threats posed by ancient evils and rampant elemental forces. The expansion delves into their rich lore, the ongoing struggles caused by the Curse of Flesh, and their unwavering mission to protect Azeroth from dangers both internal and external.

Earthen’s Strengths & Weaknesses

The Earthen in World of Warcraft: The War Within boast a unique set of strengths and weaknesses, reflecting their origins as stone-skinned creations of the Titans.

Strengths

Durability and Resilience

• Stoneform Ability: The Earthen can transform parts of their bodies into stone, greatly enhancing their physical resilience. This makes them incredibly durable in combat, capable of withstanding heavy blows and physical damage.
• Natural Armor: Their stone-like skin serves as natural armor, providing significant protection against physical attacks and making them challenging to harm.

Earthshaping and Elemental Manipulation

• Earth Manipulation: The Earthen can control earth and stone, enabling them to construct fortifications, barriers, and even heal themselves by drawing energy from the earth.
• Environmental Control: Their ability to shape the environment offers strategic advantages in both offensive and defensive scenarios.

Deep Connection to Azeroth

• Ley Line Insight: Their connection to Azeroth's ley lines and elemental energies grants them unique insights into the world’s balance and disturbances, making them essential allies in maintaining stability.
• Elemental Affinity: Their bond with elemental forces allows them to harness and utilize these powers, enhancing their abilities in combat and survival.

Titanic Heritage

• Ancient Knowledge: As Titan creations, the Earthen possess ancient wisdom and technological understanding. This heritage gives them advanced capabilities related to the works of the Titans and the protection of Azeroth.

Traits of the Earthen

The Earthen possess unique racial traits that emphasize their connection to Azeroth, their durability, and their adaptability. These traits provide them with versatile advantages in combat, exploration, and resource gathering.

Azerite Surge

Harness your inner strength to unleash the power of Azerite in a cone in front of you, dealing Fire damage. This ability has a 2-minute cooldown and becomes more potent as it is empowered:

• Level I: Deals Fire damage.
• Level II: Heals allies caught in the effect.
• Level III: Deals additional Fire damage to the enemy with the highest health.

Hyper Productive

Increases Finesse by 2%. Finesse boosts your chances of gathering additional resources when harvesting materials.

Ingest Minerals

You are always considered Well Fed but cannot consume traditional food. Activate Ingest Minerals to consume a Khaz Algar gem, altering the benefit granted by Well Fed:

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

Titan-Wrought Frame

Enhances durability by increasing the base armor of all equipped items by 10%.

Wide-Eyed Wonder

Gain 100% additional exploration experience when discovering new locations, making exploration significantly more rewarding.

Unlocking the Earthen

In The War Within, players will interact with the Earthen throughout their journey, with these interactions deeply tied to the storyline and gameplay. From engaging in quests and dungeons to other in-game activities, the Earthen are an integral part of the expansion.

According to the official War Within website, unlocking the Earthen as an Allied Race involves completing the War Within level-up campaign along with their specific questline. This setup mirrors the unlock process for other Allied Races. While the achievement required for unlocking is already present in the War Within Alpha, its exact criteria are currently undefined.

To unlock an Earthen character effortlessly, turn to Dving. With their expert services, you can complete all the necessary tasks in just 2-3 hours and receive the Reins of the Slatestone Ramolith, a unique ground mount. Experience all the expanded gameplay opportunities in The War Within and focus on the activities you truly enjoy!