WoW Cata Classic PvP Honor Vendors Missing Due to Blizzard Removal

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Blizzard Removes Honor Vendors

Many players are eager to obtain Honor Sets quickly by grinding WoW Cata Classic PvP content to earn Conquest Points. However, Honor Vendors have disappeared for an extended period of time, and it seems unlikely that they will reappear anytime soon. This may come as a disappointment for those who had Conquest Points ready to purchase the best WoW Classic PvP Sets.

Alliance and Horde players have observed that their respective PvP merchants are missing and not respawning. The absence of Honor Vendors is due to Blizzard temporarily removing these NPCs indefinitely, as they were being exploited by players. Unfortunately, there is currently no fix in place for this issue.

Conquest Points Reset Cap Bug Exploit

An exploit has caused a glitch with Honor Vendors, allowing players to purchase unlimited items. This bug triggers a reset of the Conquest Points cap immediately after spending all points. Players have been taking advantage of this bug by maxing out their CP to 4000, spending their points to force the reset. The bug was initially discovered on US servers but has also led to the official removal of Honor Vendors in the EU region. It is likely that other regional data centers are experiencing the same problem. Unfortunately, Blizzard has not provided an estimated timeframe for the return of the Vendors.

Why the Missing Honor Vendors Is an Important Issue

The absence of Honor Vendors has effectively halted PvP progression for players. With a weekly cap of 4000 Conquest Points, players can only acquire a limited number of components each week. Building a complete set of PvP gear will take several weeks, and players can gradually upgrade their sets as they advance in PvP rank until they reach Field Marshal or Warlord status. Here is a breakdown of the armor available via Honor Vendors for both Alliance and Horde:

Alliance

  • Druid
  • Hunter
  • Mage
  • Paladin
  • Priest
  • Rogue
  • Warlock
  • Warrior

Horde

  • Druid
  • Hunter
  • Mage
  • Priest
  • Rogue
  • Shaman
  • Warlock
  • Warrior

These sets are designed specifically for PvP combat, offering additional bonuses to enhance fighting capabilities. Since the Honor Vendors are unavailable, players can only purchase complete sets once they return to the game. Incomplete armor sets are inefficient, leaving players with makeshift gear until they can obtain the remaining pieces.

When Will Blizzard Fix the Bug

The Honor Vendors are expected to reappear once Blizzard addresses the Conquest Points bug. However, Blizzard has not yet acknowledged or resolved the issue, so there is no definitive timeline for the return of the vendors. Players will need to wait for further updates from Blizzard regarding this matter.