World of Warcraft Patch 4.3 gives us a new meaning of gearing up. Finally we will be able to customize the appearance of weapons and armor as we want it.

When Blizzard introduced Reforging, it opened up new options for us to move some stats to a more beneficial one. This one we call – Transmogrification – further provides us with more options we have long been waiting. A unique Void Storage Device will also be introduced.

The lore says that “the Ethereals, emerging from the nether, will bring with them a new technology they call Transmogrification. They’re heading to the capital cities of Azeroth to set up shop and to offer adventurers a unique service — copying the appearance of one magical item onto another. They only ask for a modest gold donation to recoup their costs.”

“Visiting a Transmogrifier will present players with a new interface that will allow them to change the appearance of an item while retaining its original stats. This means that you can raid in your paladin tier 12 Immolation set, but look like you’re wearing Lightbringer, while priests can bring Benediction back — at least in spirit. Hunters can once again roam the jungles of Stranglethorn Vale in their tier 2 Dragonstalker set. Placing an item into the Transmogrifier interface will offer a preview of how the item will appear once the change is applied. However, not all item pairings are compatible with Transmogrification. In general, only items that have stats can be used in the transmogrification process. You must also be able to wear both items when using this service.”

Though there would be some restrictions on what items can be copied, like unusable items, turning plates into cloth or transforming a sword into a mace. Yes, that’s a no no using a Transmogrifier but on the other hand hunters would love this… Guns, bows, and crossbows can be refit anyway you like it. You will finally be able to retain your dwarf’s racial gun bonus while appearing with all the splendor and elegance of a bow wielder.

Transmogrification will enable us to use some of our favorite items sitting in our bank holding space but doing nothing except we just put it there because we like how it looks. Finally, we won’t have to be like anyone else running around wearing the same gear model.

Let’s get customized baby!

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