Goblin (playable)

The **goblins** of the Durotar Labor Union are one of the playable Horde races in *World of Warcraft*, introduced in Turtle WoW. Goblins are notoriously neutral, usually found selling arms and supplies to anybody who can pay, and caring little for faction lines. However, the Durotar Labor Union was formed and became members of the Horde after their desertion from the Venture Company following a failed operation in the Stonetalon Mountains.

Though they original began their adventure in Venture Camp in Stonetalon Mountains, the goblins now begin on their island of Blackstone. After their introduction to the Horde, the Union settled down in Durotar, where they built a new capital, Sparkwater Port. The rocket car is what Union goblins ride as a mount. The goblins speak orcish.

## Background

### Creation screen description

*Shrewd, greedy, and ruthless, goblins have a long-standing reputation for being neutral in the rest of the world, despite the Steamwheedle Cartel allying with the Old Horde during the Second War. Heroes of goblin society are not bastions of honor or integrity. Instead, goblins tend to admire the ruthless acquisition of profit, by any means necessary. Goblins are gifted engineers and accomplished seafarers, but are best known for their unabashed avarice.*

### Opening cutscene

*Generations ago, the goblins ventured out in the world to make deals and find gold. It is from those very upstarts that many goblin industries now reside today. The Venture Company, one such upstart, came to dominate many a goblin life outside of Kezan, the goblin home. The promise of wealth, and the promise of fortune, has stripped many into servitude. After years of greed and wasted opportunity, former goblins of the Venture Company have founded something new: the Durotar Labor Union now stands as a testament to what could be, a callback to the upstart goblins of the past.*

*Though, one thing always remains in goblin culture: greed, which now seeps deep into the labor union's core. It's up to you to find a way to make it in this hostile world and seek to become your own upstart through hard work and determination, and stand out amongst the rest.*

### Original opening cutscene

*For as long as anyone can remember, the goblins of Undermine have sought out one thing: gold. The Venture Company is among the most successful of their ever-shifting enterprises. It is well known for exploiting resources, both natural and humanoid, by whatever means are available. The Venture Company's brutal tactics and lack of concern for the natural world frequently bring them into conflict with the other nations of Azeroth, especially the druidic races of the night elves and tauren, but there is no better place for an enterprising goblin looking to strike it rich.*

*As one of the Venture Company's newest recruits, you are ready to lie, cheat and steal your way to the top. But your first expedition may not go quite as planned. As a shadow falls on the high plateaus of the Stonetalon Mountains, you come face to face with a choice that will lead you on a new path in the world.*

## Character

### Classes

* Hunter
* Mage
* Rogue
* Warlock
* Warrior

## Patch changes

* **Patch 1.17.1 (2023-12-20):**
	+ Starting area moved from Venture Camp in the Stonetalon Mountains to the Black Ash Coalpit in Blackstone Island.
	+ Goblin's player model has received an exciting upgrade! Our beloved green friends now have more customization options, bringing them on par with other playable races. All current goblins will be given a FREE Appearance Change token. Here are the changes that have been made:
		- Five custom faces are now available for each gender.
		- New Goblin haircuts have been introduced, replacing the previously almost identical ones.
		- Over 30 helmet visual issues have been fixed for both males and females.
		- Numerous casting animation issues have been resolved.
		- Problems with sheathing weapons have also been addressed.
* **Patch 1.16.1 (2022-07-24):**
	+ Goblins and High Elves now have custom voice-acted error lines and emotes.
	+ Goblin females should no longer make male gnome sounds.
* **Patch 1.16.0 (2021-12-27):** Goblin models have been revamped with new animations and can now show worn capes.
* **Patch 1.15.1 (2021-03-11):**
	+ Distant portraits for the new races.
	+ Background for the new races when previewing outfits.
	+ Character creation: new Goblin faces & beards.
	+ Removed unused tabs from Goblins in the character creation screen.
* **Patch 1.15.0 (2021-01-05):** Added.