7 INSANE Tips I wish I knew before playing Hardcore WoW

[@CalamityHC]

PART 2 IS OUT NOW kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2Xam4GKj61sapI

[@aGirlPlaysWoW]

These are great! Thanks so much for putting the time and effort into them. 🎉

[@Ryoushi_Akanagi]

Parry haste is also a major factor why we want to kill enemies 3 levels below us, and highly avoid 3 levels above us. The chance to parry for a mob at 3 lvls higher (Generally) is roughly 12.5%. This is a whole 6% jump of parry chance compared to a mob that is 2 levels higher. I highly advise learning about the effects of Defense and Weapon Skill. It explains why humans are so good, why melees should always stick to green mobs, and why to be at the back of mobs ideally.

[@Fankine78]

Finally a video that provides actual good tips that are not that well known/obvious and is not just trying to milk the HC hype. Keep it up

[@CalamityHC]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@joshxwho]

Tip: don't let your HP drop to 0

[@nevot89]

Coming back after finally hitting 60 on my Warlock this week. That unitscan list was pure gold. Saved me atleast twice and made some quests very clear. Thank you!

[@darianjcarroll]

Is unitscan working for you?

[@nevot89]

@@darianjcarroll Yeah it is still going. Works great

[@coolclips101]

Great content. I’ve played wow for years & I had no idea about the effect of aoe spells on split pulling

[@CalamityHC]

Yeah it's definitely a lesser known one. I'm excited to get the full leashing guide out

[@tjyeee]

​@@CalamityHC please do!

[@Perrajajaja]

Yes, this. Insanely useful tip

[@msromike123]

WOW! The first person that explained split pulling perfectly. Thank you so much.

[@u.b.5366]

I have another tip: Get comfortable with items and spells you dont use often. How often do you need intimidating shout or sticky glue? If you play well, maybe once a week. Which means you have no mucscle memory. It got me killed when I asspulled a Stegodon in Ungoro. I had a break before playing again, so I wasnt too used to using Target Dummy and I had only used 3 glues until lvl 55 when I died. Substitue items which are consumables like the glue with a netomatic if you are a engineer to get into the habit of pressing that button and have the effect of the item mimicked. I use intimidating shout when fighting two mobs to hamstring + shout one and kill the other. Thats how I stay sharp, so Im not just to my 123 kill buttons but all of them.

[@Streetsweepa808]

Very underrated tip. Having muscle memory for those get out of a sticky situation/trump cards is super good

[@Geckomayhem]

This is a fantastic tip. If you very seldom use something, how are you supposed to remember to use it when your brain freezes, or you go into flight mode? This hasn't been upvoted nearly enough.

[@hironobu64]

This is why you see people mouse-clicking things on their action bars in HC death videos.

[@TheParallelSound]

thank you!!!! i played wow for years as a kid but im about to get back into it. i cant wait to re learn all this stuff as a hardcore, im ready for multiple attempts.

[@rumbleshakes]

I always felt like mobs have such different leash timers. I've had a murloc chase me forever, or bandits that returns after only a few seconds. I never knew about the 9 second rule with it. It sounds about right.

[@davidsantiago7808]

Only 9 seconds If u don't hit it. A lot of people keep mobs in combat by hitting

[@LobbeWOW]

Leash range is also a factor - you cannot get a mob to drop aggro on you by simply running circles around it where you aggroed it, nether can you keep a mob leashed consistently by simply stopping for X amount of time while you are on a mount as an example, nor will a mob facilitate its own leash timer reset by forcing you to stand still, be that through a root or stun effect. i find it easier to think of mobs as extreme "stand your ground" enthusiasts, meaning they will fight you and beat you to death so long as they can justify self defense, but the moment you appear to flee from them for a long enough distance without posing a threat to them, they will return to their little "home base", waiting for another chance to "self defend".

[@MrSanctuarys]

There is an addon called bestiary that will show you what spells every mob has in the tooltip when you hover over them. Would highly recommend so you can see what your about to go up against. In particular watch out for mobs that can execute/stun/heal

[@StickySeker]

yes, very hardcore like..

[@nerfgunner2327]

Whats the point of hardcore if youre gunna download every helping hand possible lol

[@athreadpool]

Or thrash

[@PoppaPatty]

Thank you for uploading!!! Just started HC a few days ago and im loving the videos!

[@CalamityHC]

Glad you like them! Appreciate the support

[@anthonyontv]

I was expecting your videos to be whatever, but honestly you have the best information out there about hardcore that I’ve saw so far. Really well done videos, thank you.

[@rycarr]

I started this video not expecting to learn anything. I was wrong. This is good stuff. I wasn't aware of split pull using an AOE opener. Another great reason to level engineering.

[@General12th]

This is super interesting! I'm thinking of starting my hardcore journey tonight for the first time, so this will help!

[@VersaVisa]

Thanks for the tips dude, these help out alot!

[@7Kiddo]

Hey, I'm new to WoW and my first mode is Hardcore. I'm having so much fun. Now that I'm entering level 30+ zones, this video has been a life saver. Just wanted to drop my thanks.

[@wushiba]

Thanks for the unitscan list! Caves are deadly, got it.

[@haiasicg]

Did you get Unitscan to work? I installed it and copied the list over, but the addon doesn't seem to do anything. I'm standing near Hogger trying to test if it does anything. Also typing /unitscan does nothing.

[@wushiba]

@@haiasicg Not yet. I haven't tested it yet.

[@AlessandraHudson]

Title and thumbnail felt clickbaity but, damn, this video is way better than I thought. Great content.

[@aGirlPlaysWoW]

Agree, great content

[@shodan8221]

genuinely useful tips. I paused this video a bunch to fix some stuff in my interface (interact + bigger font for parry floating text). thanks for the unitscan list also!

[@PeterDB90]

SPLIT PULL??? WHAT? How have I never heard of this? Huge thumbs up to this video for that tip alone! It should be number one or at least be mentioned on the thumbnail or something - trust me, that will be the most valuable to most players.

[@Lorenzconnok]

That opener about leashing made it clear to me why its so good to have a druid around for the HoTs dang...

[@Neehize]

Nice tips, especially the leash. However, IIRC in WoW the Z-axis is the vertical position (up/down), Y is horizontal position (east/west) and X is depth position (north/south). Also it's impossible that the game only checks for the X axis otherwise any mob on the east or west axis could hit you, no matter their distance. I think you meant the game only checks your 2D position (X and Y axis) but not the Z axis. But your final explanation is correct. (Please correct me if I'm wrong, I haven't played WoW in ages)

[@CalamityHC]

Thats probably right my brain is just small

[@Neehize]

@@CalamityHC No no sorry, not sure if you're being sarcastic. Great video honestly I didn't know how the leashing work and you enlighted me. :)

[@noname-gp6hk]

Yeah I came here to add that - I think the idea she's trying to communicate is correct, just the exact explanation is a bit off. The horizontal plane is the X and Y axis, and Z is the vertical dimension. The game is checking distance across the XY plane and not the Z axis. And that's what the message was even if it was explained a little wrong. It's super helpful to be reminded that mobs can still hit you even if they're above you on a fucken staircase... Thanks for the reminder. That would be one hell of a way for a run to end.

[@kajidontcare7267]

Amazing video. Like most of the other comments Ive played since release and I had no idea leashing was based on a timer.

[@pontusryden7643]

Really nice to know more about the leashing mechanic, thought I knew more than I did. Thanks!

[@thebeaverqueen2096]

OMG I have been playing this game for so long and had no clue about the Z axis thing... thanks so much

[@FooX917]

Split pulling and parry haste were 2 things i did not know, glad i watched the whole video. Parry haste explains why me and my duo partner get mobs damage patterns down and then they randomly have bursts of damage.

[@bidet1515]

nice ! After 3 hc tips video , you are only one who clearly state why you should left clic to interact ( may be i did not be aware enough with the oters ) thanks !

[@Huhgundai399]

We need more hardcore vids like this! Keep ‘em coning!

[@kebas239]

These are good tips! Also, The unit scan list is also very helpful, I am going to add that to my install.

[@GrnBltSniper]

This video was very helpful. Back in the day we would say that the mobs that "cried for help" would "baf" or "briend a friend". Before voice chat was so common "oom", "baf", and the like were much more common

[@indianacones5815]

Actually super interesting. Been playing wow for... way too long. Didnt know some of this stuff. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@turboteke]

Just started HC yesterday and having lots of fun. Your videos are very informative and helpful!

[@katsu-3254]

that leashing tip is so helpful thank you so much! ♥

[@tysonator111]

Great video, only other tip I'd offer is to remember to back jump to avoid the 50% daze chance if they hit your back. Seen too many death clips of people just trying to W key away

[@tree4104]

or just strafe, as long as your back isnt facing the mobs your good

[@Streetsweepa808]

Strafing with a mix of W, jump and turn when getting hit, without losing any velocity = survival

[@fudgetable1]

Your such a chad for giving us that list for unit scan. Much appreciated ❤😊

[@joakimlofgren987]

Great video! Straight to the point and very informative. I didn't really know how leashing and splitpulling works, even though I thought I did. I was under the impression that any damage or healing done when leashed reset the distance, rather than time. Looking forward to an even more in-depth video on this topic!

[@Rhaeman]

8:30 , you can fortunately run along the wall by the waterfall in the STV troll area and escape that way to the hill at the entrance. It’s an extremely tiny ledge, but very easy to do. It’s also a nifty way to save time getting the troll tablet quickly and safely

[@ummaaron]

The cave idea was very insightful

[@PuReJellybean]

Great tips, that split pulling one will be so useful thanks

[@OfficialShumski1991]

I knew all the mechanics from just playing the game, but I never knew the names for these mechanics. I definetly learned wow the hard way, through trial and error. Now I am giving hardcore a go. This video however is also very helpful for new players who dont play hardcore as it gives great tips on how the game works.

[@tkell31]

thanks. I never knew about tips 5 and 6. Thinking back on my game play I never realized why sometimes mobs would break the leash resulting in a single pull and sometimes they wouldnt. Very useful.

[@iamyew2525]

Thanks for sharing the info on leashing. I didn't know it was timer based. I've played a lot of classic, and I think I have a good feel for leashing, but I always imagined it was the distance not time that mattered. Also never knew about mobs benefitting from parry haste.

[@spankyy101]

amazing video, i've played wow at a high level for 10+ years and I learnt lots from this video. Well done, more please!

[@Zordiak17]

started hardcore a couple days ago, great video and tips !

[@CalamityHC]

glad it helped!

[@Midtrust]

But for the leash, there is a question of distance from the mobs original position, no ? Like if i just circle around him out of range not hitting it, it just never resets, but if i go too far even while hitting it, it still resets. Is there like basically a minimum / maximum distance + the timer ?

[@CalamityHC]

Would encourage you to watch my full leashing video

[@Midtrust]

@@CalamityHC K, will do. Stonks

[@iant6943]

that leash queue makes a lot of sense. i was running away from too many elites pull in open world as a hunter and i was with another hunter. and i guess cause we had 4 leashes the run away felt like forever.

[@Snuzzled]

I always wondered why AOE pulling broke aggro chains, and you explained it so well that I now understand. Thanks!

[@vaskein3911]

I came to this video thinking I would know everything already and I can’t believe how wrong I was. Tip number 5 is specially useful not just for hardcore. Thanks!

[@soccerfreak85]

Thx for the unit scan list and the great video.

[@Kaepora2]

I never saw that Mural Pixel art close up before!! The Grays DI, the Stratholme Incident, and the HC Rag Triumph. That's fucking tight. Also my druid brain never realized that's how split pulling worked. Great vid!

[@samimermer1982]

Yeah, that's why melee dps hit the boss in the back. I have seen bosses kill a tank in 1 second, because the rogue attacks are ALL PARRIED so the tank gets instakilled.

[@jasonschad5379]

i just started playing HC classic yesterday, and its been fun. I will probably reroll today on an actual HC server because I didn't know which one to use previously. All around good tips thanks :)

[@johnnymcinerney3317]

Hey calamity! big fan - love these guide and it was really funny how you survived the for horsemen fight. What server are you on for offical?

[@Whipitgood]

I have played since actual vanilla and I still somehow didn't fully understand how leashing works. Awesome tips. I will definitely be shying away from both caves and non-cave caves.

[@DrPluton]

I've played WoW since 2005. I never knew the math on the leash timer. Thank you.

[@JLynnJohnston]

You're a true giga-gamer. SO GOOD for this community!

[@RichDawg38]

Calamity I love your unitscan file. I was wondering if Son of Arugal in Silvetpine Forest is not in it. It did not alert and I barely got away only because my Voidwalker sacrificed himself while I ran away. Thanks

[@CalamityHC]

I'm primarily an alliance player, I may have missed it but I'm pretty sure it's in there. I'll double check later!

[@RichDawg38]

@@CalamityHC thanks because I got no warning

[@kanor13]

CalamityHC THE GOAT!! looking forward to the mob leashing video :)

[@RavienGaming]

Great video! I never knew about parry haste or the exact details of leashing.

[@zugzogtv]

wow that mage at the end is super cool and handsome

[@danurquhart7245]

Son of Arugal is not in the lua file btw

[@nikkikah2356]

I don't play hardcore, but I do love WoW. You have a lovely voice to listen to, thank you! 🥰

[@CalamityHC]

Thanks for the kind words

[@Alduso009]

Great video ! So much stuff I didn’t even know after all these years. Thank you

[@Domekarl]

So its better to splitpull with multishot, than try to pull a singlemob in agroup to kite away

[@CalamityHC]

Yep!

[@Supadupa335]

As a subtly rogue main, I never thought about the cave issue. I would just keep a ton of flash powder.

[@johnfarr4861]

Fantastic video for new and veteran players. Great video examples with edits making it easy to understand 👏 👍

[@katharinaschlemmer2959]

ist there any addon or is this a weakaura to show the leash timer? thank you for the video :)

[@panxo13x]

ty for the unitscan list

[@CanUGeussWho]

Great video Calamity! Very helpful for new players

[@sc-mh3jj]

super helpful, thanks!

[@apskaa5493]

Cool video. I haven't thought that i might get interested in wow ever again, but HC seems so fun. I might even consider getting subscription again.

[@DarkTheDark]

Really good video, I honestly did not expect so much usefull and new information!

[@Swirling_Leaf]

Great video!!

[@gorrumKnight]

You know, many deaths back in vanilla taught me these things. All really good tips for newer players, have a like stranger.

[@dylanbrady5926]

great tips, i knew a decent amount about leashing but had no idea bout standing still resets it.

[@OldManClassic]

Good Video Especially about caves being deadly

[@BlackStarr007]

Some serious advance HC Wow tips there, Nice Job ! keep it up!

[@donsavant6170]

Z axis sent me I could you laughing internally on that one like damn we out here making graphs and doing geometry to maximize our gameplay, gotta love it 😂

[@dwarni5968]

Great video, thank you for making it.

[@colonelsanders82]

Does parry haste mean that taking Parry talents actually gives a slight damage buff when soloing?

[@Thompers]

Great content, so happy you're seeing success. Excited to see more

[@CalamityHC]

[@BavarianHobbit]

I feel like caves can be a lot more doable if you are currently the only one doing it and when you do not take risky shortcuts. When someone is already in a cave I hate it because I might run into the respawn of this guy and get caught by too many enemies. So when I am the first one to enter a cave I can carefully observe and plan the route I want to take and there is almost always a route that is doable for any class. Sure it is slow but the pathing of the mobs always allows for a short window of safely pulling enemies. I kinda dislike the "no grouping" rule of official classic wow HC challenge. I think it should be fine to group with people as long as they are your level or very close to it. Like a lvl 20 grouping with a lvl 22 should be no problem imo. I just wanna play with my friend.

[@hurtigheinz3790]

I'm pretty sure it's not just the time that's being considered into leashing but also the distance you kite the mob. I don't know. It just always felt like it's more of a distance issue than time.

[@CalamityHC]

There's a min distance (they won't leash within 31 yards of their spawn) but otherwise it's all based on time

[@briansung3036]

From my experience, one of the best way to runaway from mobs are running diagonally strafe+forward.. or forward+mouse-rightclick with a slight twist.. you can pretty much evade most of the melee attacks and wiil not be stunned. Used this technique since 2005 😅 about 95% times works like a charm. Also when passing by mobs (riding mount), its best to just go straight through instead of trying to go around. 😊

[@michaelrondon5472]

that's how you play a warrior optimally while leveling. You can dodge in and out when your swings is available to mitigate incoming damage

[@jenz5973]

Does split pulling work on any pack in the game or only the ones that actually do a cry for help ? Great video btw :) new sub

[@CalamityHC]

Any pack outside of a dungeon. Cry for help = social aggro, all mobs do it. Raptors and other mobs that actually do an emote just have a farther range one.

[@askekrause3909]

You really need to add the Coral Shark from Dustwallow Marsh on the dangerous mob list... Learned this the hard way on my level 38 warlock, was full hp, 1.7k. Noticed I was in combat with the shark and died 0.2 seconds later. - The shark killed me in one hit, even though I had 954 armor from demon skin and elixir of greater defense.

[@EdyGlockenspiel]

Parry haste exists even in retail today and is how people like Rextroy have soloed current content raid bosses, by just agroing literally every trash mob in a raid and getting tons of parries, so he basically just has instant autos for the whole fight. I first learned about parry haste from him during either BFA or SL, don't quite remember. That unitscan thing is great btw, going to add that to my list of addons for sure.

[@SuperPlugas]

Subbed! What a great deal of info, can't wait for that leashing guide of yours 🙏✌️

[@dimgaard7056]

While I think most experienced players are aware of these, their specific impact on HC is not well-examined (yet). Very timely and useful video.

[@camerenisonfire]

Wow, as much as I've played this game I did not know that leash time was effect by level or about the difference between group pull and call for help on leash timer.

[@Subtogger]

Just to understand split push entirely, you must use AoE spells to pull in order to get a different leash timer?

[@axe125125]

Ive been playing the game for over 15 years and i never knew about parry haste thingy... cool tips ♥

[@DecayTheCat]

Unitscan addon is great, aswell as custom made list. But if you play horde you shouldn't relax alot as, i assume, this list is more alliance oriented. List has Warsong Outrider mentioned, but not Wandering Protector in Ashenvale. List has Forsaken Bodyguard mentioned, but not Southshore Guard. This is what i found by myself. You can add needed npc's by typing /unitscan "npc name". Good luck.

[@anthonydeathchain4710]

thanks for this, i just redownloaded the game just to try the HC today, hope it will help me :D

[@Inthedark72]

Unitscan "ROCKJAW TROGG" lvl 2 alert upon loading into Dun Morogh 🤣

[@temper9775]

Thanks bro

[@CalamityHC]

No problem! Hope they helped

[@Gomlar]

Amazing video thank you

[@rocolocoization]

Incredible video a must watch for anyone attempting the hc talent

[@jeambapt]

I always thought instinctively that leash timer was somehow related to how far the mob was from it’s original location factored by how far the mob was from my character (as passing by with a mount seemed to break the leash much faster) but this is an interesting info. Also i grew up moslty on Pserv mechanics which may not be the same