Cataclysm Beta: Engineering Only Gems/Sockets And ilevel 359 Goggles

Engineers in Cataclysm can look forward to new epic goggles also known as Killshades. The requirement to wear them is 525 skill (max profession skill in Cataclysm) and to be level 80. Now don’t overreact to the insane amount of stamina on these because you are comparing Cataclysm stamina to the current levels. Other Cataclysm epics have similar stamina bonuses as well. I mean, Cataclysm epic gems will give +100 stamina already. Hopefully Blizzard follows through with their idea of having crafted gear stay up to date by increasing stats after each new content patch. You can see what they look like through Wowhead’s 3D model viewer. Just click the “view in 3D” button at the top. View them using the Java option to see the animation of the lenses and gears on these!

7 New Cataclysm Goggles

• Agile Bio-Optic Killshades
• Camoflauge Bio-Optic Killshades
• Deadly Bio-Optic Killshades
• Energized Bio-Optic Killshades
• Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades
• Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades
• Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades

Materials are all the same for these head pieces and they include:

• Elementium Bar x20
  • created from smelting Elementium ore in to the bars
• Cut Obsidian x20
  • created from mining Obsidian Shards, then using the skill Chisel Obsidian to produce 1 Cut Obsidian
• Krovalian Gold x2
  • created by Alchemy Transmute: Krovalian Gold, which uses 8 Pyrium Bars, bars come from Smelt Pyrite, which uses 2 ore

However you were probably more interested in these Engineering gems…

Engineering Gems (Hydraulic Pump Socket Only)

• Flashing Hydraulic Pump +132 Parry Rating
• Precise Hydraulic Pump +132 Expertise Rating
• Rigid Hydraulic Pump +132 Hit Rating
• Sparkling Hydraulic Pump +132 Spirit

Engineering Gems (Cogwheel Socket Only)

• Fractured Cogwheel +132 Mastery Rating
• Quick Cogwheel +132 Haste Rating
• Smooth Cogwheel +132 Critical Strike Rating
• Subtle Cogwheel +132 Dodge Rating

It is interesting that these gems only fit in specific sockets, which most likely will only appear on crafted engineering gear. Seeing that there are no bonus stats on the goggles, these gems may provide engineers a way to customize their engineering only items.

Engineering Enchants

• Gnome-Matic Phase Fingers
• Quickflip Deflection Plates
• Tazik Shocker
• Spinal Healing Injector (uses a Mythical Healing Potion)
• Z50 Mana Gulper (uses a Mythical Mana Potion)

Engineering Scopes

• Gnomish X-Ray Scope +88 ranged critical strike rating
• R19 Threatfinder +88 ranged hit rating
• Safety Catch Removal +88 ranged haste rating

Engineering Blue Posts

• Engineering is still being designed, but expect new unpredictable gadgets to use on yourself or enemies. Toys, explosives, and even a new vanity pet or two. Oh, and powerful mechanical bows and crossbows in addition to guns.

Warcraft Econ: An exciting change for Engineering with the addition of crafted bows and crossbows. Will all these new items be enough for players to profit even just a little bit better on a profession known for its’ low income generating abilities?

• In general, we want Engineering to remain a tradeskill mainly focused on creating fun or useful gadgets for the engineer, but we are exploring options for items that can be sold to other players for profit.

Warcraft Econ: Although many players argue that this profession is not profitable, some of us have been know to make it work in our favor. Still the majority of Engineer’s aren’t making very much money and Blizzard may add more profitable items to the mix.