WoW is getting a Roguelike mode! Talebound brings new classes, its own game world, a new story, and so much more! A storyteller will set up the Roguelike runs and story, hence the name of the mode. There will be plenty of tales/levels, with relics, loot, buffs, and more. Quillgrave is where you will be between tales/runs. You’ll be able to get new abilities, gear up, and more there.
Classes
All classes can double-jump, dodge, and guard, and enemies flinch when attacked, adding to the ARPG angle of it all. The Slayer is one of the classes, with two weapons and a shotgun! The Inquisitor wields light magic and slows enemies, able to cast a lot of spells while moving. The Witch has lightning and plague abilities, can transform into a cat, summon spiders, ravens and more.
4 Stories and the Town
The mode has four stories or levels. Darkhaven, Greenthistle Wood, Greywake’s Expedition, and the Grove of the Night Court. There are several NPCs that allow you to change your talents, add items that can drop in the tales, and more.
The Arcanist will add potions, draughts and flasks to your runs. The Scribe allows you to add and change your talents as you unlock them. The Outfitter can improve your starting health, damage, energy, and focus. The Antiquarian gives you powerful passives that change how you approach the tale.
The mode will bring many cosmetic rewards to your main Midnight account as well.
The mode is coming to the PTR in October.
And here’s the official post covering the mode:
Talebound arrives with the Echoes of the Worldcore content update and introduces a new PvE action RPG game mode where stories come to life.
Players are pulled into the tales of a mysterious Storyteller whose favorite stories lean toward the macabre.
Venture in solo or with friends, explore themed levels, and encounter enemies, bosses, puzzles, treasure, relics, and rewards.
Quillgrave: Your Haven Between Horrors
Between each horrific adventure, you’ll return to the familiar, but unsettling village of Quillgrave where you’ll prepare for the adventures ahead. After each run of a tale, work together with the Arcanist (potions, draughts, and flasks), Scribe (talents and abilities), Outfitter (improves health, damage, energy, and focus), and Antiquarian (meaningful passives to help augment how each tale may be approached) to improve your odds in your next attempt.
Take a rest, hang your cap, and sip some hot cocoa, but don’t get too comfortable; the village and the storyteller don’t appreciate a story unfinished, so you’ll have to strategize for the horrors to come.
Once rested, take up arms and endeavor through the telling and retelling of tales that will test your new skills and abilities.
Take a Look at the Talebound Classes
Across all classes, movement and defense are central, and every class can double jump, dodge, and guard, making positioning a key part of combat.
Slayer
The Slayer’s martial might and monster hunter knowledge give him the rare physical tools to combat the beasts of folklore. Wield a sword to cut down eldritch foes and a gun for when a blade doesn’t suffice
Inquisitor
The Inquisitor’s zeal lights every corner and burns the face of evil, no matter the illusions it uses to hide.
Witch
The Witch uses lightning, poison, spiders, moonlight, thorns, and ravens to overwhelm enemies with a darker, spell-driven style.
So Many Tales to Tell and Re-Tell
Talebound will launch with four stories to explore:
Darkhaven
Home to Kongrad von Sonnesheim, The Lord Marshal, and Alexandre Dozsenc, The Blood Bishop.
Greenthistle Wood
Houses Granny Greenthumb, Witch of the Woods, Ylska Vilefang, Witch of the Wilds, and Mobog, The Giant of Greenthistle.
Greywake’s Expedition
The tale of the many who have fallen to Zzyg’th, The Hadal Tyrant, and Chathoa, The Herald from Beyond.
Grove of the Night Court
A frightening chronicle of Tilywth, The Fairy Queen, and Maernok, The Nightmare King
Each tale introduces its own settings, enemies, and boss encounters, including witches, giants, marshals, bishops, deep-sea horrors, and nightmare royalty.
Gather around the campfire, get lost in a tale, and find yourself returning with many cosmetic rewards for your Midnight account.
Look for an early preview of Talebound on the PTR sometime in October.