The Azerothian Issue Two | Page 21

I thought I’d write about one of the other classic battlegrounds, this time Warsong Gulch.

This one also unlocks at level 10 and offers a great introduction into the world of PvP. I have great memories of this battleground and remember doing it for hours and hours.

This battleground is a little different to others, as you don’t have to collect resources. In this battleground you must collect flags!

There is a flag in your own faction base and one in your opponents, you have to collect your opponent’s flag and return it to your base.

You can only collect your opponent’s flag when yours is also in your base; therefore if your enemy has collected it you need to get it back from them!

The winning team is the team that collects 3 of the opponent’s flags!

Strategy

There are 4 types of players needed for a victory in Warsong Gulch;

1)Flag Carrier – This will be the person that carries the enemy’s flag, feral druids and protection warriors make excellent flag carriers as well as many other tanking specs as they can take damage but it’s also important to have a player that also has decent speed.

2)Healers – These will typically follow the flag carriers and keep them healed, as they will be targeted. If the flag carrier drops the flag it returns to your enemy’s base.

3)Offensive – These will be the main attack force – they will usually be found in the middle of the battlefield, keeping your opponents busy.

4)Defensive – These stand guard over your faction’s flag. Hunters tend to make great defenders due to traps and pets.

A good line up would be to have 2 healers follow the carrier to keep them healed, 4 offensive players to keep the enemy occupied and then 3 defenders to protect your flag.

Remember when your team member has the flag, try and protect them from any enemies that might have them targeted.

If the flag carrier returns to the base and the opponent has your flag, your defenders will need to keep the carrier protected.

Your offensive team can then go and try and get your factions flag back.

PvP Corner: Warsong Gulch