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[Bug Report] [TBC] Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) Spell is Missing from All Trainers Except for Starting Area Trainers

The Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell is missing from all Shaman trainers in major cities, except for those in the starting zones. This bug affects players who have created a new Shaman character and are unable to learn the spell from their trainers. In this article, we will delve into the details of the bug, provide steps to reproduce it, and suggest a workaround.

The issue lies in the npc_trainer_template table, where the row for the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell is missing. The missing row should have the following values:

entry=61
spell=8017
spellcost=10
reqlevel=1

This missing row is the cause of the bug, as it prevents the spell from being available to players at level 1.

To reproduce the bug, follow these steps:

Create a new Shaman character: Start a new game and create a Shaman character.
Go to any major city Shaman trainer: Travel to any major city and find a Shaman trainer.
Notice Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) is missing: Attempt to learn the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell from the trainer. You will notice that it is not available.

The expected behavior is that all Shaman trainers, regardless of location, should have the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell available at player level 1. This means that players should be able to learn the spell from any Shaman trainer in the game.

There are two possible workarounds for this bug:

Learn the spell from starting zone trainers: Players can learn the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell from the Shaman trainers in the starting zones. This is a temporary solution, as it requires players to travel to the starting zones to learn the spell.
Insert the missing row in the npc_trainer_template table: Players with access to the TBC DB can insert the missing row in the npc_trainer_template table. This will restore the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell to all Shaman trainers in the game.

There is no crash log associated with this bug, as it does not cause the game to crash.

The Core SHA1 Commit Hash for this bug is 6382658ec4941e6d4be8175844795332b3670d89.

The Database SHA1 Commit Hash for this bug is b30c633165047e523f4f26cb4d8df74fc6621a5b.

The operating system affected by this bug is Windows 10 LTSC 2021.

The client version affected by this bug is 2.4.3 (The Burning Crusade).

The Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell is missing from all Shaman trainers in major cities, except for those in the starting zones. This bug affects players who have created a new Shaman character and are unable to learn the spell from their trainers. We have provided steps to reproduce the bug, suggested a workaround, and provided the necessary information for developers to fix the issue.
[Bug Report] [TBC] Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) Spell is Missing from All Trainers Except for Starting Area Trainers: Q&A

A: The Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell is a Shaman spell that is available to players at level 1. It is a basic spell that is used to deal damage to enemies.

A: The Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell is missing from all trainers except for starting area trainers because of a bug in the npc_trainer_template table. The missing row in the table prevents the spell from being available to players at level 1.

A: The npc_trainer_template table is a database table that stores information about non-player character (NPC) trainers in the game. It contains information such as the trainer's name, location, and the spells they can teach.

A: There are two possible workarounds for this bug:

Learn the spell from starting zone trainers: Players can learn the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell from the Shaman trainers in the starting zones.
Insert the missing row in the npc_trainer_template table: Players with access to the TBC DB can insert the missing row in the npc_trainer_template table. This will restore the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell to all Shaman trainers in the game.

A: This bug is only affecting Shaman trainers because the missing row in the npc_trainer_template table is specific to Shaman trainers. The bug is not affecting trainers of other classes.

A: Yes, you can report this bug to the game developers. You can submit a bug report through the game's official website or through the game's community forums.

A: The expected behavior is that all Shaman trainers, regardless of location, should have the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell available at player level 1. This means that players should be able to learn the spell from any Shaman trainer in the game.

A: Yes, this bug is affecting other players who have created a new Shaman character and are unable to learn the Rockbiter Weapon (Rank 1) spell from their trainers.

A: Yes, players with access to the TBC DB can insert the missing row in the npc_trainer_template table to fix the bug. However, this is not a recommended solution, as it may cause other issues with the game.

A: The Core SHA1 Commit Hash for this bug is 6382658ec4941e6d4be8175844795332b3670d89.

A: The Database SHA1 Commit Hash for this bug is b30c633165047e523f4f26cb4d8df74fc6621a5b.

A: The operating system affected by this bug is Windows 10 LTSC 2021.

A: The client version affected by this bug is 2.4.3 (The Burning Crusade).