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Patch 1.5.0: Battlegrounds

Original WoW Retail version 1.5.0. This briefing turns the indexed changes into a practical starting point without filling gaps in the source record with assumptions.

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Release date

June 7, 2005

Client build

4442

Interface TOC

3975

Source confidence

Blizzard-linked

Practical next steps

What to do after this patch

The checklist below is derived from the indexed highlights on this version record. Follow the linked source for complete notes and verify time-sensitive details in game.

Check the competitive picture

Compare the live PvP and PvE landscape before copying a build or spending currency around a season-facing update.

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Re-check your character plan

Use the patch record as the starting point, then validate your spec, talent choices, and gear plan against the activity you actually play.

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Documented changes

What is in this version record

1Battlegrounds are introduced: Alterac Valley
2Warsong Gulch
3All members of both the Horde and Alliance are reporting low stockpiles of various textile resources! Donations of cloth are now being accepted in the following locations: Darnassus, Stormwind, and Ironforge for the Alliance; Orgrimmar, Undercity, and Thunder Bluff for the Horde. Seek out an official Cloth Quartermaster for more information.

Who should look closer

Player impact

PvP players

Review live rankings, matchups, and any season-facing rewards before committing to a build.

Patch classification

How WoW-God is categorizing this update

These tags organize the archive and help surface relevant next steps. They are a navigation aid, not a replacement for the complete patch notes.

RetailMajor content patchSeason / PvP

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