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New around here? WoW Rookie points WoW's newest players to the basics of a good start in the World of Warcraft. For links to all our tips, tricks and how-to's,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], visit WoW.com's WoW Rookie Guide.
We're taking out the mop and bucket at the WoW Rookie Guide this week,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], scrubbing down outdated articles and polishing up pieces that cover recently updated features. We think you'll like the new section we're creating within the guide specifically for brand new level 80s. By no stretch of the imagination will WoW Rookie end up expanding to the point of becoming a virtual WoW 101 ... But we will keep a corner devoted to players who've just hit 80 for the first time.
So while we're madly cooking and cleaning behind the scenes this week, we've rounded up a few new and old favorites for you to poke through. Or hop on over to the WoW Rookie Guide itself for even more -- but if you should spy a pink-haired gnome in a maid's outfit or (heaven forbid!) encounter an undead harridan wielding a rolling pin, please keep in mind that housekeeping is still in progress.
Elemental Shaman 101
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A death knight five-man tanking primer
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Keeping your account safe and sound
You really don't have to change your entire computer system simply to keep your WoW account safe. WoW Rookie rounds up a selection of WoW.com posts that show you how (and why) to keep your WoW account from being hacked and prevent your computer from spilling its beans to the world at large.
Banking on a banker character
Got stuff? You need a banker. Creating a dedicated character to do nothing but hang out in town,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], store goods and handle your finances may sound redundant at first. But time is money, friend -- and a banker can save you both.
How to slot your gear with gems
Sockets allow you to truly customize [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] your gear to either augment your strengths or brace up your weaknesses (or both). Whether you just want to get down the road with a decent set of gear or you enjoy endlessly tweaking your armor's performance, we'll help you fill your first sockets and make your character stronger than ever.
Level 80 -- now what?
If you've just hit level 80, consider this basic checklist a graduation gift of sorts from WoW world of warcraft gold Rookie. It'll help pointed you in the right direction for whatever type of game play you're interested in pursuing. Your game's just beginning. Dig in!
The fresh 80's guide to getting started in five-mans
If you're so new to level 80 (or still working your way there) that you're not sure what to tackle and where to turn first, read Level 80: Now what?. Once you've got a handle on the available options, it's time to tackle the wide world of Wrath's five-man instances.
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Visit the WoW Rookie Guide for links to all our tips, tricks and how-to's. WoW Rookie walks you through all sort of new-player concerns, from game lingo for the beginner to joining your first guild as a mid-level player and on to what to do when you finally hit level 80.