World Of Warcraft: Complete Noobie Guide to Azeroth - Part 2
So, you've mastered the jargon. You're talking about how the tank botched those pulls, and how those damn PKers camped your respawn point for hours. But even understanding the lingo isn't much help when half the chat you see in the various channels in the world is composed of mysterious capital letters! Worry not, dear friend-for all shall be made clear.
Mostly.
Places and Dungeons:
AB - Arathi Basin, a 15v15 battleground in the Arathi Highlands. Also used to refer to the Defilers and the League of Arathor when talking about one's reputation or faction standing, e.g "I'm halfway through honored with AB."
AV - Alterac Valley, a 40v40 battleground in the Alterac Mountains available for levels 51-60 only. Also used to refer to the Frostwolf Orcs and Stormpike dwarves when talking about one's reputation or faction standing.
WSG - Warsong Gulch, a 10v10 battleground in the Barrens/Ashenvale. Also used to refer to the Silvermoon Sentinels and the Warsong Outriders when talking about one's reputation or faction standing.
RFC - Ragefire Chasm, a level 13-16 dungeon in Orgrimmar.
WC - Wailing Caverns, a level 18-22 dungeon in the Barrens.
VC - The Deadmines, a level 17-21 dungeon in Westfall. So named for the final boss, Edwin VanCleef.
Stocks - Stockades, a level 26-30 dungeon in Stormwind.
SFK - Shadowfang Keep, a level 22-27 dungeon in Silverpine Forest.
RFK - Razorfen Kraul, a level 28-32 dungeon in the Barrens.
BFD - Blackfathom Deeps, a level 24-30 dungeon in Ashenvale.
Gnomer - Gnomeregan, a level 29-35 dungeon in Dun Morogh.
SM - Scarlet Monastery, a series of dungeons in Tirisfal Glades.
SM Cath - The Cathedral of the Monastery, for levels 39-42.
SM Lib - The Library of the Monastery, for levels 35-38.
SM Arm - The Armory of the Monastery, for levels 37-40.
SM GY - The Graveyard of the Monastery, for levels 30-35.
Uld - Uldaman, a level 42-46 dungeon in the Badlands.
RFD - Razorfen Downs, a level 39-43 dungeon in the Barrens.
ZFK - Zul'Farrak, a level 44-48 dungeon in Tanaris.
Mara - Maraudon, a level 48-52 dungeon in Desolace.
Temple/ST - Sunken Temple of Atal'Hakkar, a level 51-55 dungeon in the Swamp of Sorrows
BRD - Blackrock Depths, a level 56-60 dungeon in Blackrock Mountain.
BRS - Blackrock Spire, a level 58-60 dungeon in Blackrock Mountain.
LBRS - Lower Blackrock Spire, for levels 58-60, taking a right turn in the opening hall of BRS.
UBRS - Upper Blackrock Spires, for levels 59-60, taking a left turn in the opening hall of BRS (requires the Seal of Acesnsion).
Scholo - Scholomance, a level 58-60 dungeon in Western Plaguelands
Strat - Stratholme, a level 58-60 dungeon in Eastern Plaguelands.
UD Strat - The Scourge/Undead-controlled side of Stratholme, controlled by Baron Rivendare. Also known as "Strat Baron."
Live/Scarlet Strat - The side of Stratholme held by the Scarlet Crusade.
DM - Dire Maul, a level 56-60 dungeon in Feralas. Also occasionally used to refer to the level 17-21 dungeon Deadmines, so be aware of context. A level 19 warrior looking for a DM group is likely not going to Dire Maul.
DM North/Tribute - The Ogre side of Dire Maul, a special run where the aim is to leave the bosses alive and become the Ogre King.
DM West/Prince - The Elemental/Undead side of Dire Maul, named for the final boss, Prince Tortheldrin.
DM East/Plant - The Plant/Demon side of Dire Maul. The only wing one does not need a key to enter, considered the easiest wing.
MC - Molten Core, a level 60 raid instance for 40 people, located in Blackrock Mountain with an alternate entrance in the Blackrock Depths dungeon.
BWL - Blackwing Lair, a level 60 raid instance for 40 people, located in Blackrock Mountain with an alternate entrance in the Upper Blackrock Spire dungeon.
ZG - Zul'Gurub, a level 60 raid instance for 20 people, located in Stranglethorn Vale.
AQ20/RAQ - Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, a level 60 raid instance for 20 people, located in Silithus.
AQ40/TAQ - Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, a level 60 raid instance for 40 people, located in Silithus.
IF - Ironforge, the Dwarven/Gnomish capital in Dun Morogh.
SW - Stormwind, the Human capital in Elwynn Forest.
Darn - Darnassus, the Night Elven capital in Teldrassil.
Org - Orgrimmar, the Troll/Orcish capital in Durotar.
TB - Thunder Bluff, the Tauren capital in Mulgore
UC - The Undercity, the Forsaken capital in Tirisfal Glades.
STV - Stranglethorn Vale.
EPL - Eastern Plaguelands
WPL - Western Plaguelands
TM - Tarren Mill, the Horde town in Hillsbrad Foothills
SS - Southshore, the Alliance town in Hillsbrad Foothills
BRM - Blackrock Mountain, a mountain located between the Burning Steppes and the Searing Gorge, containing many important dungeons.
Karg - Kargath, the Horde outpost in the Badlands
RR - Redridge Mountains
LS - Lakeshire, the Alliance town in Redridge Mountains
GS - Goldshire, the Human starting village in Elwynn Forest
DS - Darkshire, the Alliance town in Duskwood
SoS - Swamp of Sorrows
GG - Grom'Gol, the Horde outpost in Stranglethorn Vale.
BB - Booty Bay, the Goblin city in Stranglethorn Vale.
Nessy's - Nesingwary's Expedition, a quest hub in northern Stranglethorn Vale.
WS - Winterspring
AZ - Azshara
RH - Razor Hill, the Orc/Troll starting village in Durotar
XR - Crossroads, the Horde town in the Barrens.
Ratch - Ratchet, the Goblin town in the Barrens.
STM - Stonetalon Mountains.
SRR - Sun Rock Retreat, the Horde town in Stonetalon Mountains.
STP - Stonetalon Peak, the Alliance outpost in Stonetalon Mountains OR
STP - Splintertree Post, the Horde outpost in Ashenvale. Use context.
DWM - Dustwallow Marsh.
Camp T - Camp Taurajo, Horde outpost in the Barrens.
1KN - Thousand Needles.
Camp M - Camp Mojache, Horde outpost in Feralas.
Gadget/GZ - Gadgetzan, the Goblin town in Tanaris.
UG - Un'Goro Crater.
CH - Cenarion Hold, the neutral town in Silithus.
People and Groups
Goblins/Steamwheedle Cartel - The four Goblin cities: Booty Bay, Ratchet, Gadgetzan, and Everlook.
AD - The Argent Dawn, an organization dedicated to fighting the Scourge. AD reputation is important in Naxxramas.
BoN/Brood - Brood of Nozdormu, the Bronze Dragonflight. BoN reputation is important in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.
CC - Cenarion Circle, the group of druids. CC reputation is important in the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj as well as the Silithus Field Duty quests.
Zandalar - The Zandalar Tribe of Trolls who have come to fight the evil of Hakkar. Zandalar reputation is important in Zul'Gurub.
The Faire / DMF - Darkmoon Faire, a wandering group of entertainers that set up shop for the first week of every month, alternating between Mulgore and Elwynn Forest. Though high reputation with the Faire is not needed for anything, there are several nice rewards.
Waterlords - The Hydraxian Waterlords, a faction of water elementals opposed to Ragnaros and the Firelords. Waterlord reputation is important (to a point) for Molten Core.
TB - Thorium Brotherhood, a group of Dark Iron Dwarves devoted to crafting. High reputation with them unlocks several important recipes for crafters, including valuable Fire Resistance gear for Molten Core and Blackwing Lair.
Timbermaw / TH - Timbermaw Hold, a faction of friendly furbolgs with some useful crafting recipes at higher levels of reputation.
Misc.
BRB - Be Right Back
BBL - Be Back Later
BBS - Be Back Soon
GTG - Got To Go
OMW - On My Way
WTF - What The F___?
WTS - Want To Sell (also LTS, Looking To Sell)
WTB - Want to Buy (also LTB, Looking To Buy)
PST - Please Send Tell
LFG - Looking For Group
LF#M - Looking For # Members / Looking for # More (in the case of an existing group looking to fill up)
RTU - Roll To Use (sometimes used in parties instead of the more commonly used "Need.")
RTS - Roll To Sell (sometimes used in parties instead of the more commonly used "Greed.")
DKP - Dragon Kill Points, used by many raid guilds to determine who gets loot from bosses.
Class Specific
This is only a small amount of the class specific acronyms. We know there are many, many more, but hopefully this will provide some insight into the commonly used acronyms.
PWF - Power Word: Fortitude (also: Fort, which can mean either the single PWF or the group Prayer of Fortitude)
SWP - Shadow Word: Pain
Shield / PWS - Power Word: Shield (also: Shield)
FH - Flash Heal
GH - Greater Heal
MB - Mind Blast
Res - Resurrection
FW - Fear Ward
MF - Mind Flay
Shack - Shackle Undead
MC - Mind Control
PoH - Prayer of Healing
Infuse / PI - Power Infusion
PoF - Prayer of Fortitude
PoSP - Prayer of Shadow Protection
Spi - Divine Spirit
Fear - Psychic Scream
IF - Inner Focus
PI - Power Infusion
DS - Divine Spirit (Also: Spirit)
CoW - Curse of Weakness
Tap - Life Tap
CoA - Curse of Agony
HS - Healthstone
SS - Soulstone
VW - Voidwalker (Also: Void)
Succy - Succubus
Felpup/Doggie/Etc - Felhunter
CoR - Curse of Recklessness
SB - Shadowbolt OR
SB - Shadowburn (may be difficult to tell, use context or ask for clarification)
SP - Searing Pain
RoF - Rain of Fire
CoT - Curse of Tongues
Seduce / Mez - Seduction
CoEx/CoX - Curse of Exhaustion
CoE - Curse of the Elements
CoS - Curse of Shadows
SL - Soul Link
DC - Death Coil
CoD - Curse of Doom
SL - Soul Link
CoEx/CoX - Curse of Exhaustion
SM - Shadow Mastery
MD - Master Demonologist
Quicksummon - Fel Domination, with 2 points in Master Summoner.
AM - Arcane Missiles
AE - Arcane Explosion
FB - Frostbolt, Fireball, or Fire Blast. Use context or ask for clarification.
BW - Blast Wave
Pyro - Pyroblast
PoM - Presence of Mind
FN - Frost Nova
CoC - Cone of Cold
CS - Counterspell
Sheep / Poly - Polymorph
Blizz - Blizzard
FS - Flamestrike
AI - Arcane Intellect (Also: Int)
AB - Arcane Brilliance
SF - Slow Fall
DM - Detect Magic
Evo - Evocation
Tele / Port - Teleport
Port - Portal
IB - Iceblock
IBar - Ice Barrier
AP - Arcane Power
Snap - Cold Snap
Arc Sub - Arcane Subtlety
IAM - Improved Arcane Missiles
Arc Conc / Clearcast - Arcane Concentration
IDM - Improved Dampen Magic
IAE - Improved Arcane Explosion
Evo/Evoc - Evocation
IMS - Improved Mana Shield
ICS - Improved Counterspell
PoM - Presence of Mind
AP - Arcane Power
Imp FB - Either Improved Fireball, Improved Frostbolt, or Improved Fireblast.
BS - Burning Soul
Imp Flamestrike - Improved Flamestrike
IScorch - Improved Scorch
BW - Blast Wave
CM - Critical Mass
FP - Firepower
Imp Blizz - Improved Blizzard
ICoC - Improved Cone of Cold
IB - Iceblock
IBar - Ice barrier
OP - Overpower
WW - Whirlwind (Also used for the Whirlwind weapons obtained from the level 40 quest, e.g WW Axe, WW Sword)
SS - Shield Slam or Sweeping Strike
MS - Mortal Strike
BT - Bloodthirst
HS - Heroic Strike
DW - Dual-Wield or Deathwish
BS - Battle Shout / Backstab
Conc. - Concussion Blow
TM - Tactical Mastery
MS - Mortal Strike
DW - Death Wish
BT - Bloodthirst