"World of Warcraft Character Dies in Patch 11.1"

Summary

• Renzik "The Shiv" dies in World of Warcraft Patch 11.1.
• Gazlowe leads a revolution following Renzik's sacrifice, targeting Gallywix in the Liberation of Undermine raid.
• Gallywix faces a potential demise as the final boss in the new raid.

In the storyline of World of Warcraft Patch 11.1, "Undermined," Renzik "The Shiv" meets his end at the hands of Gallywix during an assassination attempt on Gazlowe. Despite being a beloved character since the game's inception, Renzik's death serves as a pivotal moment in the patch's narrative.

World of Warcraft recently introduced Patch 11.1 to the Public Test Realm, offering players a sneak peek at the forthcoming content. This includes new collectibles like campsites and the opportunity to explore Undermine through most of the campaign chapters that will be part of the update.

The campaign unfolds with a significant plot twist as players journey to the Goblin capital of Undermine. Their mission is to thwart Gallywix and secure the Dark Heart before Xal’atath, accompanied by Gazlowe, leader of the Horde-aligned Bilgewater Cartel, and Renzik "The Shiv," second-in-command of the Alliance’s SI:7 spy network. Gazlowe's reluctance to engage in Undermine's politics contrasts with Renzik's belief in his potential to lead the city. Their interference in Gallywix's plans attracts a sniper's attention, and Renzik heroically takes a bullet meant for Gazlowe. This dramatic event was documented and shared on Twitter by World of Warcraft fan and Wowhead lore analyst Portergauge.

Renzik "The Shiv" Dies in World of Warcraft Patch 11.1

Although Renzik "The Shiv" may not be the most prominent figure in World of Warcraft, he is a familiar face, especially to Alliance Rogues. As one of the initial Rogue quest givers and trainers in Stormwind when the game launched 20 years ago, Renzik predates playable Goblins by six years, making him one of the oldest Goblin NPCs in the game.

Renzik's sacrifice is far from futile. It galvanizes Gazlowe, who becomes determined to stop Gallywix at any cost. Inspired by Renzik's martyrdom, Gazlowe rallies the other Trade Princes and the citizens of Undermine, sparking a revolution that culminates in the new Liberation of Undermine raid. Gallywix's attempt to eliminate Gazlowe backfires, turning Renzik into a symbol of resistance.

Moreover, Renzik's death may foreshadow the fate of another iconic Goblin. Gallywix, the self-proclaimed Chrome King, serves as the final boss in the Liberation of Undermine raid, which will be available once the patch officially launches. Given the history of final raid bosses in World of Warcraft, Gallywix's survival seems unlikely, suggesting his days may be numbered.