Underwater walking

Underwater walking is a new movement mechanism introduced in Cataclysm that allows the character to function as if he/she is on land when standing or walking on the seafloor. This includes water breathing, the ability to eat or drink while on the seafloor, the ability to mount on the seafloor, and increased movement speed while not mounted and walking on the seafloor.

Zones with Underwater Walking

 * Vashj'ir: Obtained after completing the quest Sea Legs (quest). This manifests as a buff named Sea Legs that is active as long as the player is in Vashj'ir and its three zones (of Kelp'thar Forest, the Shimmering Expanse and the Abyssal Depths).


 * Thousand Needles: Similar to the Vashj'ir example, accepting the quest Down in the Deeps will provide the Speedbarge Diving Helm buff that is active whenever underwater in this zone.


 * Swamp of Sorrows: Silversnap Swim Tonic is provided for the quest Maliciously Delicious, which gives the imbiber underwater walking for 15 minutes as long as the character stays in Swamp of Sorrows.


 * Suramar: Completing the quest Fisherman's Tonic grants the buff Draught of Seawalking which allows underwater walking in Azuregale Bay.