World of Warcraftplayers have been chasing the flail dream ever since Crusaders inDiablo 3made the weapon popular, andDragonflightwill let them obtain a unique flail appearance to fulfill that fantasy in style. Artifact Weapons inLegionallowed Blizzard to explore alternative weapon types such as flails, offering them as options to Protection Paladins and Warriors. However, this still left classes such as Shaman and Monk wanting to join the fun, and prior to therelease of the final patch ofShadowlands, they simply couldn’t.
Dragonflightis building upon the flail weapons introduced in Zereth Mortis by offering players a more subtle model compared to the flashy Flail of Balletic Carnage. Given the levelinggear introduced inDragonflight, the appearance perfectly fits the oft-requested niche of high-quality weapons and armor that favor substance and form over style. Furthermore, it references an iconic look that’s been a staple of the franchise for two decades: the Gnoll Warden ofWarcraft 3.
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The Lore Codex, aWorld of Warcraftthemed lore channel, shone the spotlight on the Gnoll Fiend Flail, a collectible treasure from Dragonflight that also doubles as a mace. It’s made to resemble the famous Gnoll flails fromWarcraft 3creep camps, as well as the early Humanleveling zones fromWorld of Warcraft.
In a game flooded with extravagantly designed weapons that may sometimes be too flashy for their own good, it’s surprisingly refreshing to have simple models inWorld of Warcraftagain – and this flail certainly fits that criteria. The collectible treasure that awards players the Gnoll Fiend Flail can be found in the Azure Span, one of the largest zones ever made forWorld of Warcraft.
To obtain the treasure,World of Warcraftplayers need to find a Letter of Caution, looted from Disturbed Dirt or an Expedition Scout’s Pack, which will lead them to a small cave in the Azure Span where the Gnoll Fiend Flail is located. Even if players find their way to the weapon without the Letter of Caution, the treasure will not be interactive without it.
One of thestrongest specializations inDragonflightare Windwalker Monks, and delving into the Vault of the Incarnates with two Gnoll flails is certainly one way to make a powerful statement. As Blizzard Entertainment concludes the expansion’s first batch of class tuning and balance changes, Season 1 ofDragonflightis set to open on December 12th – promising another exciting race to World First just in time for the holidays.
