Patch 11.1 Overview
World of Warcraft has unveiled an official preview of the Cartels of Undermine, a new Renown faction introduced in Patch 11.1. This faction includes four prominent Goblin cartels, with a mysterious fifth cartel expected to emerge later. Players can look forward to an exciting and varied experience aimed at increasing Renown and unlocking rewards.
Patch 11.1, titled “Undermined,” immerses players in the underground city of Undermine, where adventurers will forge new alliances and reconnect with familiar allies as they counter the schemes of Xal’atath and Gallywix.
Major Cartels in the Undermine
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Bilgewater Cartel
- Leader: Monte Gazlowe
- Description: Aligned with the Horde and featuring playable Goblin characters
- Specialty: Innovations and explosives
- Base: Bilgewater Flats near Demolition Dome
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Steamwheedle Cartel
- Leader: Marin Noggenfogger
- Description: The oldest and largest cartel in Undermine
- Specialty: Alchemy
- Base: The Vatworks
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Blackwater Cartel
- Leader: Baron Revilgaz
- Description: Formed from the Blackwater Raider pirates of Booty Bay
- Specialty: Shipping and luxury vacations
- Base: Blackwater Marina
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Venture Co.
- Leader: Grimla Fizzlecrank
- Description: A corporation attempting to clean up its image
- Specialty: Resource acquisition
- Base: The Heaps
By increasing their global Renown, players can earn various rewards including Valorstones, Crests, profession recipes, and cosmetics. Among the most coveted rewards are the Topskimmer Special rocket mount and the “The Explosive” title for reaching Renown levels 19 and 20 respectively.
Players can begin to build reputation with the Cartels of Undermine once the patch goes live, with a suspected release date in mid-February 2024.
