Mists of Pandaria Beta: New weapon and shield models

It's open warfare between Alliance and Horde in Mists of Pandaria, World of Warcraft's next expansion. Jump into five new levels with new talents and class mechanics, try the new monk class, and create a pandaren character to ally with either Horde or Alliance. Look for expansion basics in our Mists FAQ, or dig into our spring press event coverage for more details!Filed under: Mists of Pandaria






Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Task Mar 22nd 2012 7:04PM
Those sword models remind me of those I saw in a NG documentary about the shaolin monks.
I can see Pandaren monks doing crazy dances with those weapons..
Tom Mar 22nd 2012 7:09PM
Those do look lovely.
Dude Mar 22nd 2012 7:23PM
I wanna katana!
incoming00 Mar 22nd 2012 7:31PM
they already have a katana model. i cant remember the name off the top of my head, but i do remember they sheath on ur back and if u duel wield two of them they make an awesome X lol.....
omedon666 Mar 22nd 2012 8:42PM
Felsteel Longblade.
My DK (NE) uses them, and the raven themed BC PvP set, with the starting DK hood. He's been called "so ninja" by a few PUGs, I'm so proud of his look, very Rogue-y for a plate guy :)
Molly Mar 22nd 2012 11:01PM
There's also the Hanzo Sword and the Assassination Longblade, both one-handed. I think the Hanzo Sword sheaths on the back, not sure about the Longblade...
Stilhelm Mar 23rd 2012 12:58AM
For 2-handed swords, there's also the Helboar Carving Blade:
http://www.wowhead.com/item=25987
and the Archaic Defender:
http://www.wowhead.com/item=9385
icepyro Mar 23rd 2012 4:47PM
The link shows katana models already in the game.
I don't really get that though as this is a pure Chinese expansion and katanas are Japanese. Chinese swords resemble those shown or straight edge swords similar to the ones used in tai chi.
Dude Mar 22nd 2012 7:23PM
I wanna katana!
Narlic Mar 22nd 2012 7:26PM
They look great. Nice and *sane*
I hope the dagger models meet those standards!
Sunaseni Mar 22nd 2012 7:28PM
So those warriors from Pandaria DO have curved swords. Curved. Swords.
xrarndx Mar 22nd 2012 7:30PM
Dat 2hand mace.
Emma Marie Mar 22nd 2012 7:30PM
Good lord, I want a damn rake for transmogrification now.
Swifteye Mar 22nd 2012 8:02PM
Me too! Oh, I do so hope they'll bring back Strength polearms... *crosses fingers*
Lemons Mar 22nd 2012 7:46PM
A lot of these weapons kind of bored me tbh...these must be like quest greens or something.
Touphemia Mar 22nd 2012 8:47PM
I'm honestly quite glad that they're "boring". Hugely ridiculous weapons are okay for maybe once a raid tier, but there's a certain charm in simplicity, a charm we've been missing for quite a while now.
Hopefully they tone the weapon enchants down, too.
RetPallyJil Mar 22nd 2012 9:08PM
I guess you'd freak out if you knew that I just transmogged
Gurthalak, Voice of the Deeps http://www.wowhead.com/item=77191
into a
Searing Blade http://www.wowhead.com/item=12992
Some of us don't like the overkill designs.
Wiedmaier Mar 22nd 2012 7:46PM
How can we lobby for warrior polearms? Or at least cross 2h transmog? I need to titans grip me two rakes!
AlahZaram Mar 22nd 2012 8:44PM
Hopefully with hunter melee slot going away polearms will have strength by default. Either that, or they'll be exclusive druid weapons *shakes fist at our fuzzy quadspec overlords*
silentbob1125 Mar 22nd 2012 11:32PM
Not just druids I believe monks will be useing polearms as well :(