Pointless Top 10: Turtles in World of Warcraft

[@Zulmofo]

I like turtles

[@madshfs]

I like trains

[@mcfarvo]

Zombie facepaint/makeup was a red herring

[@spacepope2108]

What he said

[@KrypticKodex]

charlie bit my finger!!! think im in shellshock

[@spider-queen]

fun fact: hunters can tame a model that looks like Tortos, and when the pet feigns death it crumbles into stone pieces just like the boss animation

[@miraglaze7028]

wtf thank you, gonna go grab this

[@spider-queen]

@@miraglaze7028 look for the Lowland Manashell in Suramar (just to clarify that you can't tame Tortos himself)

[@vtr0104]

@@spider-queen That's a shame though, imagine fighting some boss in a Raid and a Hunter summons this giant turtle that starts laying it on the boss, kaiju-style....

[@criran]

@@vtr0104 Boss dies, but no loot is to be found. Slowly, the kaiju turns towards the raid and a new music track begins to play.

[@vtr0104]

@@criran Bruh =)))) That's awesome, sounds like something a sneaky DM would pull at the end of a D&D session :D

[@JohnnyFerno]

One of my favorite things about Tortolla is that, when the Burning Legion intially invaded, they...basically ignored him. To them he was just a giant, sluggish and not really threatening turtle. But he was able to crush hundreds of them with his sheer weight, his stomps and his giant jaws and no matter how hard they tried they could never crack his shell or hide! Best part is at the end of it all, after the war was over, he was found under a giant mountain of demon corpses, where he just poked his head out to ask if they had won. What a lad!

[@Anachronos97]

Right ! What a badass turtle ! He's even more badass than a lot of other humanoid characters in my opinion haha

[@Sailormoonwoot]

TURTLES!!! My meme (grandma) used to play WoW back in Cata through WoD. She was a crafter and auctioneer, and she would craft high-end items like mounts and send me gold for my birthday and other holidays even though we always see eachother on any special occassion. Her favourite animals are turtles, and her hunter had all turtles (some of which were on this list!). Thanks Crendor, I'll be showing this to her lol.

[@FatGuyEngineer]

That's a great story!

[@FrankB1110]

Well that's just fantastic, thank you for sharing

[@iamlegion3093]

I read that as Meme and not Meme

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

This is a nice story. Thank you for sharing it here! :D

[@waderoberts3701]

I wish the Northrend transport turtles were here.

[@drnkt69]

Learning about Lon'li Guju in Pixelcat's "Stalking a RolePlayer in WoW"-video was something else too

[@JS310]

Great list however Tooga and Torta not being here is mind blowing and clearly evidence that you failed the escort quest one too many times

[@NNoitraa]

Wtf how are Tooga and Torta not on the list? They should be top 1... biggest L list

[@Mavidyatunes]

Kresh is one of my favourite non-humanoid beings in Warcraft, he's great.

[@markmikolay9019]

I also love the shimmering flats. The whole of Thousand Needles in its original form really. It just gives me this feeling that no other zone does.

[@ZakhadWOW]

the entirety of THousand Needles and especially the shimmering flats is one big Utah reference 🥰

[@sophierosewea]

I was waiting for Tooga and Torta from Tanaris to show up ob the list - my favourite escort quest in the game, sadly lost to Cataclysm.

[@selalewow]

I thought they would have been #1, but I guess since they are a specific quest they were not "pointless".

[@crendor]

They almost made it to the list actually, would've been #11 or 12

[@NNoitraa]

@@crendor 11th 12th you gotta be joking they are the best turtles of the game

[@Zfabaksem]

Ghamoo ra would definitely be on my list. I remember using beast lore on it in vanilla and realizing it had an absurd amount of armor, like almost a million armor. And then I tamed it and was super disappointed that it was just as strong as any other turtle, which is to say it was a pretty pathetic pet. Also as a mage it was the only boss before level 40 where I could beat hunters and rogues on dps because of that insane armor.

[@borek92]

Lonely Guju... I played throughout the entirety of MoP and only now I learn about this turtle's existence. Like seriously? Wow sure is full of surprises.

[@sjsr1067]

Your videos are NOT boring. I always learn something new. Thank you for making them. : ) They are also entertaining. : )

[@isaacfaith9369]

Snapjaws in Hillsbrad are ICONIC.👌

[@jrod9918]

Shimmering flats at night during classic wow is one of my favorites

[@carnivex3693]

I just realized there's actually a LOT of important turtles in WoW lore

[@garrisonford4025]

in Dalaran sewers there's 4 turtles and a rat, a reference to teenage mutant ninja turtes

[@Orthane]

Turtles are actually extremely fast, it's Tortoises that are the slow ones. People are always shocked when they see how fast Turtles can move, especially in water those suckers are FAST.

[@valentiaan]

I cannot believe you did not include Optimistic/Cranky Benj! In Hillsbrad Foothills, there's a rare spawn called Cranky Benj that spawns on a rock on a waterfall near the turtles you mentioned in the video. What's not known is that you can enter the Durnholde dungeon in the Caverns of Time and find him in the exact same spot, not called Optimistic Benj. You're left to assume that he was turned Cranky by age, or maybe something happened to him?

[@MrAwesomeBananaMan]

As a Turtlezgamer myself, this is the best one you’ve ever made.

[@punkmoose3962]

The rate at which Hunters tame Kresh will triple after this video

[@fightingfaerie]

Fun fact about Shen zin su that it seems not a lot of people are aware of: he has 6 flippers/legs. I was running and noticed there seemed to be too many flippers as you go through different zones. I thought I might just be a background animation and just doesn’t match up sometimes. So I got to the edge of his shell and ran along it, sure enough 3 separate flippers on one side. I tried looking up if there was any lore or explanation but it’s not mentioned in the wiki pages. The only thing I found was concept art that showed 6 legs. I just thought it was interesting that apparently he’s the only turtle with extra limbs and no one seems to be aware of this.

[@wazuma]

My mother was in a park with her little turtle as a kid. And, believe it or not, the turtle ran away and she never got it back. Turtles are fast little beings.

[@Whurlpuul]

I'm sorry to hear that

[@seankkg]

"It's boring, there's nothing there." That's definitely why I love it. You can sum up a lot of Vanilla's world as that and that's legitimately what made it so special.

[@bobjeezorham7658]

How about Top 10 Gorillas for the next beast-themed Pointless Top 10? I always really liked the WoW gorillas as a kid, thought they were cool and I still think they're cool...especially Tsul'Kalu (that one rare in Stranglethorne that had blue skin). Also, great list of turtles

[@rollremedies]

Really glad to see a new entry to the pointless top 10 series. One of my favorites mate, don’t ever stop!

[@Anachronos97]

Nobody seems to remember Torga OR his stories, sad times we live in :/

[@HiddenEvilStudios]

Torga had the misfortune of being in BfA. I remember him.

[@mattwo7]

9:28 Fantastic 4 (especially The Thing), not X-Men. I'd say Hulk but that involved a bomb.

[@rebeccasmith8430]

As, no Gammerita? But she’s so photogenic!

[@AliciaMajo]

I love Crusty Bob with everything in my heart ❤

[@AliciaMajo]

Okay Lon'li Guju has my heart too

[@moriens2405]

I love watching these when I wake up and get some coffee. Your content is awesome man. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@FettTheWatcher]

My dad loved the Shimmering Flats he always called it the "Salt Flats" and he would grind turtles there for levels all the time.

[@donaldhughes2586]

Good video Crendor, keep up the good work.

[@Ravin_Raven]

A little bit of info I learned a while ago: (some) Turtles/Tortoises can run quite fast if they absolutely need to, well, quite fast compared to their walking pace

[@n0isyturtle]

WoW is actually where my username comes from. There is a turtle pet that is usually quiet, but once in a while lets out a loud roar. and I've been using it now for over 15 years.

[@Paxility]

Omg. I used to watch you channel a lot years ago. And today I was randomly reminded of it, because the sky looked beautiful. And I thought "top 10 skies in wow" So I decided to look you up and you're still going❤

[@1337139]

your bit on kresh is cracking me up lol. most underrated turtle ever

[@bgtv5909]

I just saw this and decided to catch up on the last 3 while I am so high. Best decision I've ever made! God Bless you Crendor!

[@gatorbitboa]

These videos bring me a level of comfort hard to find anywhere else, except maybe that pointless statue in booty bay 🐢

[@zTaBiSz]

live for these lists

[@darthkurai]

FINALLY he made a video about turtles

[@Waniou137]

A turtle made it to the pointless top ten list!

[@Boltizar49]

The snap jaw I remember seeing a bunch of times running from Southshore to Scarlet Monastery.

[@Greenscyth22]

3:17 "Snapjaws mon!" "Gamarita mon!" first thing I thought of

[@candicepants830]

This is my Favorite pointless top 10 ❤🐢

[@gendok7]

That big turtle in bastion shadowlands is kinda cool, you feed him fruits and then he’s attacking you, nice guy

[@Blockrates]

I hade no idea #2 was a thing. Thanks Crendor!

[@HastyChester]

No turtle is pointless! Thanks for highlighting them in another aweseome video, Crendor! I stopped playing ages ago, so it is always really cool to see some things I missed. I always liked those giant turtles the Tuskarr tame as transportation. *Edit: clarification

[@rooroo4543]

My fave turtle is Gahmoo-Ra. The first boss in (retail BFD). He has a mechanic where he will start to spin and then charge 1 of the dps or the healer. If you have your party at the main entrance, He will just FLY through the dungeon walls and slam into them at the entrance then flys back to the boss arena. Still works to this day. One of the funniest things that I discovered cause 1 of our dps died and spawned back at the entrance. All of us were just thrown off so bad we couldnt stop laughing (the dps died again too XD)

[@DBR9009]

The turtle boat that the Tuskarr use for their fishing routes would be a great inclusion here

[@gooselord9283]

A turtle made it to the water

[@Spongeyknight6491]

A tortollan begins its life amidst great danger, like these turtles here on the beach. Defend them as they make for the safety of the ocean!

[@HiddenEvilStudios]

The cycle of life can be cruel...

[@Mazhabb]

The flight path guy in vanilla wow at thousand needles, will randomly play with her wyverns

[@wolfsokaya]

Shimmering Flats was a great place to quest. There were many of them and you only needed to hunt down everything that moved around there. :] I was hoping that the Hinterlands turtles, especially that bait thief Gammerita (mon), would make it on the list. Had a friend who farmed the money for his epic mount there. Endless amount of leather,scales,pearls and clam meat. :]

[@1MoreTurn]

I remember my hunter got kaleidoscope chain from a turtle. Tamed Gahoom ra. Shell shield was great for tanking elites.

[@drewwonderling8666]

This video was Turtle-tastic

[@CheerfuEntropy]

best way to tell tortoises from turtles: tortoises walk on their toes

[@adammarktucek3177]

I used to grind the turtles in OG shimmering flats for gold in classic too!

[@mattparkent440]

In all my life I've never once met a useless turtle.

[@Forlyn0]

How does Crendor keep coming up with these A-tier lists?

[@tehjamerz]

By slapping the letter A on top of Z?

[@jackolantern404]

Seemed like one of the few lists actually in order this time 😮

[@wmacosx]

What about tanaris' Tooga and Torta?

[@mulkytool]

I thought they would be number 1 or 2

[@idontlikescarygames4070]

This video was turtally awesome!

[@kikiohearts]

Late for the algorithm... "the cycle of life can be cruel" i love tortas boss fight. Its unique compared to the millions of tank and spanks.

[@tizzieblack3384]

I need one of these every day.

[@SibylleLeon]

It's the Cenarion Circle that should research why turtles are unaffected by the Nightmare. They have a vested interest! xD

[@Karsta_Dennis]

What about the turtle in the escape from durhold dungeon stand over the waterfall that is a rare yet friendly?

[@Ryoland]

Number 2 is also a Mario cart reference, blue turtle shell with wings...

[@somerandominternetdweller]

Kresh is the hero we need against the forces of the void. Since he is the most mentally resilient and naturally armored.

[@Toastonabun]

kresh's nightmares are worse than what naralex is dealing with

[@authenticlimeflavor432]

dang i thought that the giant volcano turtle from the goblin starting zone was gonna be here

[@baseboned]

I also love shimmering flats!

[@nicholasabraham259]

10/10 impression of people who think tortoises aren’t turtles 0:49

[@Lindforce1]

I always leave Kresh alive when i do wailing caverns i just think he's too cute to kill dude's just chilling.

[@Regnier191]

So I've always been curious, does Crendor say the intro every time for PTT or does he have a file with the intro on it he just uses for the videos?

[@Azmina_the_warlock]

Watch them all and let us know 🙃

[@MrDwightSchrute]

Another turtle has reached the water!

[@WakoDoodle]

I always wished we'd get alternative mounts like these guys for turtles. Sure we have a turtle mount, but do we have a grey one? A blue one? A crystal one? Imagine attacking these mobs over and over and find out there's a chance they might drop a mount version of themselves. They still work the same but it gives more love to them. That and you stand out against the rest. Oh you got a turtle mount? Cool. I just have this Magma turtle I got from killing the boss turtle millions of time :D

[@BloodstarDE]

Love the content.

[@Brownboy42069]

5:11 If you think that turtle's fast, just queue up for Alterac Valley

[@RealmRabbit]

Hey Crendor, want to congratulate you on soon getting half a million subscribers! 👍

[@andrewhenshaw4067]

I'm pretty sure he had over 500k before but lost subscribers. Maybe he will get there again!

[@RealmRabbit]

@@andrewhenshaw4067 Not sure why he'd lose subs, the only thing I can really think of would be maybe it was when he stopped doing so many of his old style 'WoW machinima' type videos... I could see that...

[@deeDafydd]

How could I have missed the ghost turtle? Now I need to look for it

[@selalewow]

I think he is near the Up house.

[@deeDafydd]

@@selalewow Thanks ❤

[@EmilyDayzie]

Crusty bob should of been higher tbh.

[@kikiohearts]

Ah man. I remember getting kresh's back the first time i killed him. My husband was sooo pissed. He was helping me through on his hunter his main was a warrior.... ah... good times...

[@polterghost_]

In the Polish language we have land turtles and sea turtles. Both 'turtle' and 'tortoise' translates back to the same word.

[@MrTommylicious]

Kresh shoudld be the new aspect of the green dragonflight

[@hiramsiqueiros9018]

can Shen-zin Su teach you how to bend and control the energy of living beings?

[@fightingfaerie]

You got to swim around to find it’s face.

[@Sanne78]

I had no idea about Lon'li Guju 😮

[@RotalHenricsson]

Spread your angel wings and fly Go and meet your tortoise lady on that island in the sky

[@Anoradord]

Good turtle video

[@DDDiegoAGM]

This video was educational and pointless at the same time, I have no words, just turtles

[@thestralner6335]

welp now im calling hamuul hamuel

[@thealien1946]

the 4 turtles in dalaran with the rat

[@iamwarlock1292]

What about Volcanoth on the Lost Isles that goblins have to kill in order to move the story along?

[@RealmRabbit]

You could do a Top 10 list of references in WoW to things things outside of WoW...

[@salviserious7502]

you forget the most legendary turtle on the history of wow !!! TORTA !!!!

[@mithylubu]

Turtle in WC is a secret minion of N zoth, therefor gives 0 fucks for any shit going on in his habitat.

[@RealmRabbit]

A turtle made it to the water!

[@MoonLight101]

My god turtle!

[@borntopwnyou]

damn you turtle!

[@Sintare_]

A turtle made it to the water.

[@NGHCRKD]

4? Popular??? xD you mean INFAMOUS