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This article is part of our Countdown to Cataclysm series, preparing you for Cataclysm launch one day at a time.

The Deadmines has been a classic staple dungeon for any leveling player. In patch 4.0.3, the instance received a complete facelift. Players will no longer be taking down Edwin VanCleef, as the game has progressed forward in time and has been updated to reflect the events that have occurred in the game. The Defias stronghold appears to be housing the next generation of Defias forces. They're being led by Vanessa Vancleef, Edwin's daughter.

At a glance:

• five boss encounters
• level 15 - 21
• Alliance and Horde players both have access to this dungeon via dungeon finder

This article is part of our Countdown to Cataclysm series, helping you prepare for Cataclysm launch one day at a time.

As Deathwing makes his escape from Deepholm, the Greymane Wall finally collapses, revealing the kingdom of Gilneas. For years, the kingdom had locked itself away behind the wall, shutting out the troubles of the rest of the world. King Genn Greymane, leader of Gilneas, has been dealing with his own problems behind the wall, however, including the spreading of the worgen curse, which is turning his people into ferocious creatures.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the game's third expansion (and biggest one yet), is releasing in just six days. To help you prepare, we've got articles to last you all the way through launch day and beyond, starting tomorrow. We'll be covering all aspects of the expansion for all types of players.

Here are some of our helpful Cataclysm articles to get you started; be sure to keep an eye out for more in the days to come!

• New around here? Learn about Cataclysm and nab some tips and tricks for lowbies from WoW Rookie.
• Remember, you can play Cataclysm at midnight PST on Dec. 7 no matter how or where you buy it!
  
• Want to turn your character into a goblin or worgen? You're in luck -- race changes to the new races are available on launch night.
• Learn more about rated battlegrounds in this FAQ.
• Ghostcrawler and the design team have some notes about DPS spec design, and changes and notes for tanks, too.
• Coming back after an absence? Check the new system requirements for 4.0.3 and Cataclysm.
• If you're excited to get into heroic dungeons and raids, check this progression chart for the expansion's intended progression.

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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will destroy Azeroth as we know it; nothing will be the same! In WoW Insider's Guide to Cataclysm, you can find out everything you need to know about WoW's third expansion (available Dec. 7, 2010), from brand new races to revamped quests and zones. Visit our Cataclysm news category for the most recent posts having to do with the Cataclysm expansion.

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