WoW-God · Patch 5.0.4 player briefing

Patch 5.0.4: Version update

Mists of Pandaria Retail version 5.0.4. 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

August 28, 2012

Client build

16015

Interface TOC

50001 (api)

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.

Locate the new or changed activity

Use the database and guide hub to identify the content named in this patch record before planning a route, group, or lockout.

Browse guides ->

Review your setup

A systems change is a good moment to revisit talent choices, macros, keybinds, and interface habits rather than blindly preserving an older setup.

Open keybind planner ->

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.

Choose a spec guide ->

Documented changes

What is in this version record

1Class changes
2New talent system
3New glyphs, prime glyphs removed
4AoE looting
5Account-wide pets, mounts, and achievements
6New buff and debuff design
7Battle Tag support
8Unified PvE queueing
9Cross-Realm zones

Who should look closer

Player impact

Returning players

Use this version as a setup checkpoint for talents, macros, interface, and core systems.

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.

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