As World of Warcraft prepares for patch 11.1.7, a notable update has emerged in the form of a new spell named Recuperate. This spell allows players to create a campfire, cook, and regain health over a period of 30 seconds, introducing a new dynamic to gameplay. Players will no longer have to rely on vendor food, eliminating the tradition of purchasing simple snacks from NPCs.

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Players who have experienced the game since its beta in 2004 are perceiving this as a groundbreaking shift. The change raises questions about the economy of in-game vendors who have depended on sales from adventurers for years.

While the change brings convenience and modernity, it also stirs thoughts on the implications for vendors—those NPCs whose livelihoods relied on providing food to players. Will they suffer from reduced sales or be seen as obsolete?

However, the spell does not restore mana, ensuring that vendor food retains its usefulness in certain aspects of gameplay. Aside from this culinary revolution, 11.1.7 will introduce engaging Lorewalking quests that will explore the game’s rich history over its two-decade journey. Further details are available on Blizzard’s World of Warcraft site.