World of Warcraft Reveals Exciting Cartels of Undermine Renown Faction in Patch 11.1

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In their recent announcement, World of Warcraft unveiled a sneak peek at the Cartels of Undermine, a fresh new faction arriving with Patch 11.1. Comprising four legendary Goblin cartels (with a hidden fifth one on standby), this World of Warcraft faction guarantees a dynamic, thrilling method for boosting Renown and acquiring rewards in the upcoming update.

In the adventure named “Undermined,” World of Warcraft players descend into the subterranean city of Undermine, home to the goblins. During their stay, the champions of Azeroth will forge new friendships and reconnect with familiar faces as they strive to foil the plans of Xal’atath and Gallywix.

In the upcoming update, the Underboss Cartels of Undermine are set to become valuable allies for players. A recent blog post from World of Warcraft explains how the Patch 11.1 Renown faction, Cartels of Undermine, will operate. Each week, players can enter into agreements with one of four major cartels: Monte Gazlowe’s Bilgewater, Marin Noggenfogger’s Steamwheedle, Baron Revilgaz’s Blackwater, or Grimla Fizzlecrank’s Venture Co. This resembles the Pact system from WoW: The War Within’s Severed Threads Renown faction. By selecting a faction, players will have access to specific activities in Undermine and can concentrate on improving their reputation with that cartel, thereby enhancing their overall Cartels of Undermine Renown standing.

The Cartels of Undermine in World of Warcraft Patch 11.1

  • Bilgewater
    • Leader: Monte Gazlowe
    • Description: Faction aligned with the Horde and playable Goblin characters
    • Specialty: Inventions, explosives
    • Base: Bilgewater Flats near Demolition Dome
  • Steamwheedle​​​​​​​
    • Leader: Marin Noggenfogger
    • Description: Oldest and largest cartel in Undermine
    • Specialty: Alchemy
    • Base: The Vatworks
  • Blackwater
    • Leader: Baron Trade Prince Revilgaz
    • Description: New cartel formed from the Blackwater Raider pirates of Booty Bay
    • Specialty: Shipping, luxury vacations
    • Base: Blackwater Marina
  • Venture Co.
    • Leader: Grimla Fizzlecrank
    • Description: Shady corporation trying to be (slightly) less shady
    • Specialty: Resource acquisition
    • Base: The Heaps

Absolutely, no prestigious faction would be whole without a host of fresh prizes for gathering. As gamers boost their overall reputation, they’ll amass Valorstones, Crests, crafting blueprints, and cosmetic items, along with enhancements for various global activities such as S.C.R.A.P. and the C.H.E.T.T. List. Players who achieve Renown levels 19 and 20 will gain the Topskimmer Special rocket mount and “The Explosive” title, respectively – not forgetting all the other rewards from each of the four cartel’s individual reputation vendors too!

Cartels of Undermine Renown Track

Tier Reward
1 Cartels of Undermine Renown unlocked
2 Shipping and Handling D.R.I.V.E. quests unlocked
3 S.C.R.A.P. world activity unlocked
4 Trash Diving treasures unlocked, free Resonance Crystals
5 Profession Recipes purchasable, free Valorstones
6 Complex Rare Hunting unlocked, free Weathered Crests
7 S.C.R.A.P. upgrade, Veteran Feet gear purchasable
8 Shipping and Handling upgrade, free Resonance Crystals
9 Free Restored Coffer Key and Weathered Crests
10 Free Cartels of Undermine Tabard
11 S.C.R.A.P. upgrade, free Valorstones
12 Shipping and Handling upgrade, free Carved Crests
13 Dumpster Diving and C.H.E.T.T. List world activities unlocked
14 S.C.R.A.P. upgrade, Champion Hand gear purchasable
15 Hyena mount purchasable, free Carved Crests
16 S.C.R.A.P. upgrade, profession knowledge books purchasable
17 Cosmetic armor purchasable, free Valorstones
18 Jetpack Cloak cosmetics purchasable, free Carved Crests
19 Rocket mount and G-99 Breakneck engine purchasable
20 “The Explosive” title and free Enchanted Rune Crest

Not only is the anticipation high, but World of Warcraft has hinted at an unveiling of a hidden fifth faction in the future. The specifics about this reveal are still under wraps, but speculation points towards Darkfuse Solutions – the security firm working for Gallywix – becoming the new faction if the mercenaries decide to switch allegiances following the fall of the Chrome King in the Undermine raid, although this has not been officially confirmed yet.

With Patch 11.1 coming up, players will have the opportunity to build a reputation among the Cartels of Undermine. Although the exact release date hasn’t been confirmed, many speculate that it could be either February 18th or 25th, considering the ongoing WoW events like Turbulent Timeways and Plunderstorm. Keep an eye out for an official announcement regarding the launch date of Undermine in the near future.

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2025-02-05 03:14