With patch 10.1.5 taking us back to Naxxramas to collect ancient recipes, armor sets, and more that had long been removed from the game, many players were hopeful that Blizzard would use this opportunity to reintroduce the Argent Dawn Tabard.
Once again, during the WoW 20th anniversary, people continue to express their support and desire to see the tabard return.
Even though these two events were great opportunities to bring this tabard back, we remain hopeful as we look forward to the future.
The return of the Argent Dawn Tabard is not just a matter of nostalgia; it is a significant opportunity to enrich the gameâs lore and player experience.
Points to Consider:
The community has shown overwhelming support for the return of the Argent Dawn Tabard. This is not just a fleeting request but a sustained desire from a significant portion of the player base. Listening to the community and responding to their wishes can enhance player satisfaction and engagement.
The Argent Dawn faction still exists within the gameâs lore. Not everyone has merged with the Argent Crusade, as evidenced by characters like Dispatch Commander Metz at Lightâs Hope Chapel, who still proudly wears the Argent Dawn tabard. This shows that the faction remains active and relevant, making the return of the tabard a logical and lore-friendly addition.
There is a precedent for reintroducing items with slight modifications to preserve the integrity of original achievements. For example, the Might of Menethil was reintroduced as Strength of Menethil. Similarly, the Argent Dawn Tabard could be brought back under a different name, such as âTabard of the Dawn,â to respect the original Feat of Strength achievement while still allowing new players to enjoy this iconic item.
With the return and the reintroduction of ancient recipes, armor sets, and other items from OG Naxxramas, it is still the perfect time to bring back the Argent Dawn Tabard. Players are once again purging the Scourge and collecting Scourgestones, making the tabard a fitting reward for their efforts.
Bringing back the Argent Dawn Tabard, whether under its original name or a new one, would be a meaningful addition to the game.
Itâs a win-win for both the game and its players, and the community will continue to make itâs requests known!
Lore-wise, the Argent Dawn no longer exists but the old tabard is still used by a subsection of the old AD called âThe Brotherhood of the Lightâ.
If Blizzard brings back the tabard as the âTabard of the Brotherhoodâ, I hope they also introduce the Crimson Legionâs tabard because we know the old Scarlet Crusade is, unfathomably, still around.
From what I understand, Corrupted Ashbringer is one of the items they specifically wonât bring back. I thought I heard somewhere that Blizzard expressed some regret about the Corrupted Ashbringer and wished they had never put it in the game.
Yeah, that tabard is definitely one of the best in the game. Simple, neutral, and iconic.
Certain items described as limited-edition upon release might not be brought back, though I wouldnât put it past Blizzard at this point. Theyâve already broken that rule with the Trading Post and other avenues.
Specifically with the Tabard of the Dawn, I see no reason why it canât be brought back. If it gets enough attention, I suspect they will!
Maybe the Argent Crusade and Brotherhood will make a reappearance in Midnight. Thatâd be the perfect time to reintroduce the tabard(s). Upscaled ones without the missing waistband would be even better.
Also, if the Arathi Emperor is a Light zealot and attracts the Scarlet Onslaught remnants to his cause, maybe we can get an upscaled Crimson Legion tabard that way, too.
I always wanted the scarlet onslaught tabard, or the fancier scarlet crusade tabard some of the I believe strat mobs wear as well as the high ranking scarlet members. Honestly just more argent/scarlet tabards would be neat or tabards for the other human kingdoms, stick 'em on the vanilla TW vendor or something idk.
