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by Adam Holisky 
Nov 16th 2009 at 1:25PM
In what appears to be the start of the World of Warcraft 5th anniversary celebrations, Night Elf Mohawks have entered WoW! You can go visit Mr. Night Elf Mohawk outside any of the races starting zones. In particular we were able to see the Night Elf outside of the human starting area of Northshire, and near the Undead starting area of Tirisfal Glades -- on any live server, not on the PTR. This is also only on North American servers right now. Reports indicate that the Night Elf Mohawk will appears on EU and Korean servers starting November 24th.
When you get there you'll want to talk to him, make him pity the fool. And in return you'll get a five Mohawk Grenades that let you make others wear a Night Elf Mohawk mask. You can get more grenades once your five are all used up.
There is a 50 minute buff called "Mohawked" with the flavor text of "You pity the fool" that gets placed on you when you wear the mask. You can right click the debuff to remove it.
Check out the gallery below for images from this little Monday afternoon surprise. And just for kicks, the original Mr. T WoW commercial after the break. When you watch the commercial again, note how Mr. T's in-game self looks exactly like his character does in the commercial, quite neat!
Update: There is now an FAQ on the Night Elf Mohawk, which is reproduced after the break.
When you get there you'll want to talk to him, make him pity the fool. And in return you'll get a five Mohawk Grenades that let you make others wear a Night Elf Mohawk mask. You can get more grenades once your five are all used up.
There is a 50 minute buff called "Mohawked" with the flavor text of "You pity the fool" that gets placed on you when you wear the mask. You can right click the debuff to remove it.
Check out the gallery below for images from this little Monday afternoon surprise. And just for kicks, the original Mr. T WoW commercial after the break. When you watch the commercial again, note how Mr. T's in-game self looks exactly like his character does in the commercial, quite neat!
Update: There is now an FAQ on the Night Elf Mohawk, which is reproduced after the break.
From the official FAQ:
Q. What is the Mohawk Grenade?
A. The Mohawk Grenade is Mr. T's latest invention: an in-game item that, when hurled at another character, gives everyone within the blast radius an instant T-riffic haircut. Don't worry, you and your friends will look gooooood.
Q. Where do I get it?
A. Quit your jibber-jabber and claim your Mohawk Grenades from any of the Night Elf Mohawk NPCs camped outside every starting zone.
Q. What regions are eligible to claim the Mohawk Grenade?
A. North America, Europe and Korea.
Q. Is this a permanent item?
A. Each Mohawk Grenade has five charges before exhausting its power, and you're welcome to claim another once the charges are gone.
Q. How long will the Mohawk Grenade be available in-game?
A. Claim Mohawk Grenades starting November 16th in North America and November 24th in Europe and Korea. They'll be available until... well, until the Night Elf Mohawk decides his work is done.
Q. Where can I see the Mr. T commercials?
A. The commercials will be airing on major TV networks throughout North America beginning on November 16th and in Europe starting on November 27th.
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 4)
Fatamorgana Nov 16th 2009 1:46PM
I LOVE it when a plan comes together!
Samuel Reese Nov 16th 2009 2:10PM
The funny part, he is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW1S2tsxVHg
"VIRTUALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIZE!"
RetPallyJil Nov 16th 2009 1:41PM
I love stupid stuff like this :D Off I go to get Mohawked
Caspian Nov 16th 2009 1:44PM
No sign of em on EU servers too. EU-Hellfire.
Dualas Nov 16th 2009 2:31PM
Q. How long will the Mohawk Grenade be available in-game?
A. Claim Mohawk Grenades starting November 16th in North America and November 24th in Europe and Korea. They'll be available until... well, until the Night Elf Mohawk decides his work is done.
Nick S Nov 16th 2009 1:44PM
They certainly waited long enough after the commercial came out.
Oh well, funny stuff anyway.
olzer Nov 16th 2009 1:49PM
When I read this I shot off down to Northshire but, alas, on LightbringerEU these have not yet arrived. I ran all around the Northshire Wall, but no Mohawkz :(
Hasteur Nov 16th 2009 1:50PM
You cannot mohawk NPCs...
*wishes he could mohawk Varian*
Deevan Nov 16th 2009 2:09PM
If only we could don Chillmaw with a huge Macy's-esque balloon sized head. It would at least make the daily somewhat interesting, if only for a chuckle.
JokerFace Nov 16th 2009 3:56PM
I'd like to Mohawk my imp.
Using /slap just never seems to be enough to keep him in line.
P.S. Nice Avatar :D
Lidodger Nov 16th 2009 1:52PM
This reminds me of a kid with a bright green Mohawk on a roller coaster riding strait because the wind would blow his hair over, he came out with a sideways Mohawk at the end.
Sorro Nov 16th 2009 1:57PM
Can someone be more specific on the Tirisfal location please?
slyman.is.god Nov 16th 2009 1:57PM
I just mohawked all of stormwind. This is awesome!!
Vinna Nov 16th 2009 2:43PM
I now love the SW AH, it's small enough you can mohawk everyone in it with one grendade!
LiquidChaos Nov 16th 2009 1:58PM
Up and working on The Scryers
Hampster Nov 16th 2009 2:01PM
1 question: Where in Tirisfal?
As it stands I'm scouring the area with a /tar Mr macro.
Hampster Nov 16th 2009 2:06PM
Update: Found him in tirisfal, his name was Night Elf Mowhawk.
Coords are 41, 53
Deevan Nov 16th 2009 2:01PM
This NPC has 630k health. Anyone try to kill the opposing faction's version yet? :D
caenelgren Nov 16th 2009 2:03PM
The mohawk mask is quite oversized on male Tauren, gave me a good laugh.
Arete Nov 16th 2009 2:04PM
Please please please please let there be similar Verne Troyer and Bill Shatner NPCs in the coming days. PLEASE!