Arkonite

Arkonite is a crystal-like material. It was created by Exarch Hataaru of the draenei Artificers after his arrival on Draenor. Harnessing the planet's raw materials, he created these purple crystals as a potent source of arcane energy. The draenei of Azuremyst Isle were eventually able to build back up their own arkonite defense crystals during the third invasion of the Burning Legion.Light's Exodus
Arkonite Crystals are used to power everyday items in draenei society.Arkonite Crystal They power arcane devices and light sources,Disarming Sha'naar (Alliance) and they can also be used to channel magics.Disarming Sha'naar (Horde) Arkonite can also be used as defense crystals by the draenei.The Fate of Karabor#Final Stage: The Final DefenseEmbaari Defense Crystal When the Old Horde almost wiped out the draenei from Draenor, Velen ordered his artificers to reinforce Telredor's defenses. The draenei smiths constructed a network of arkonite crystals that shrouded the temple's presence from the Horde.
By condensing the interstitial channels in the arkonite and by saturating the pressurized cells with Light magic, the lightforged draenei Zuronar created a device capable of expelling considerable luminescent energy when its internal bonds were compromised, which he believed the Azerothian term would be "flashbang".Zuronar#Quotes
==On alternate Draenor==
Most of the arkonite produced by the draenei is supplied to and .Vindicator Doruu They are also used to power town shields, including at .Shields Up!
Arkonite Pylons are used to generate power for the outside Auchindoun, and they are sometimes repurposed to power surrounding small towns in emergencies.Arkonite Pylon
Tainted Arkonite Crystals can also be found at the harbor of Shattrath City. Interacting with them gives players the Arkonite Empowerment debuff, which can be then used to gain the Charged Up (achievement) achievement.
An important source of arkonite is the Jorune Mine in Talador. It is also mined from below the mountains of Tanaan Jungle.Disarming Sha'naar
Arkonite crystals were used by the draenei in Karabor during the Defense of Karabor.
==Notes==
*During the patch 7.3.0 PTR, the Argunite keystone and pylons in Khazaduum, First of His Name and Defenseless and Afraid were called arkonite. This was likely changed in order to not contradict Chronicle's statement that Hataaru made arkonite on Draenor.
==Speculation==
*Because of the similarities between the two minerals and how they were used, Hataaru's creation of arkonite was most likely an attempt to reproduce Argunite.
*Since it powers up Auchindoun's defenses, the Heart of Auchindoun is presumably arkonite.
==See also==
*Argunite
*Draenethyst
==References==
Category:Crystals
Category:Draenei
Category:Draenor
Category:Technology
Category:Lore