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{{Infobox Playable
| name = {{Bfa-inline}} Mechagnomes
| image = Mechagnome (playable).jpg
| faction = Alliance
| character = [[Hunter]], [[Mage]], [[Monk]], [[Priest]], [[Rogue]], [[Warlock]], [[Warrior]], {{sl-inline}} [[Death knight|Death Knight]]
| language = [[Gnomish (language)|Gnomish]]
| slang = [[Common (language)|Common]]
| start = [[Mechagon City (starting zone)|Mechagon City]], [[Mechagon Island]]
| leader =
{{NPC||Gelbin Mekkatorque|icon=Mekkatorque}}
*{{NPC||Prince Erazmin|icon=Erazmin}}
| capital = [[Mechagon City]]
| mount = [[Mechagon Mechanostrider]]
}}
[[File:Mechagnome crest.jpg|thumb|Mechagnome crest.]]

The '''mechagnomes''' are one of the playable [[Alliance]] [[allied race]]s in ''World of Warcraft'', introduced in [[World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth|''Battle for Azeroth'']]. A pioneer group of [[gnome]]s that settled [[Mechagon Island]] in search of [[titan]] [[technology]], they began to enhance their mortal bodies with steel and robotics. They have since reconnected with their cousins from [[Gnomeregan]], and alongside their [[Prince Erazmin|prince]], are led by King [[Gelbin Mekkatorque]].

Mechagnomes start out underground in their wondrous city of [[Mechagon City|Mechagon]]. They then journey to their faction's embassy (much like all other allied races). Similarly to their fleshy brothers and sisters, mechagnomes ride [[Mechanostrider mounts]], but of a slightly [[Mechagon Mechanostrider|different variety]]. Also, like regular gnomes, they speak [[Gnomish (language)|Gnomish]] as their main language, but also know the [[Common (language)|Common]] tongue.

==Background==
{{Main|Gnome#Mechagon mechagnome}}
===Official website===
''Long ago, a faction of zealous gnomes set out on a quest to improve their bodies and minds. Settling on the isolated isle of Mechagon, they experimented with ancient technology to reverse the Curse of Flesh and become living machines. After facing the perils of full mechanization, they found the ideal balance between flesh and steel. Now reunited with their gnomish cousins, the mechagnomes bring both tenacity and ingenuity to the Alliance.''<ref>https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/game/races/mechagnome</ref>

===Race preview===
''Though they once sought to mechanize themselves completely, the mechagnomes now seek a balance between flesh and steel. Emerging from years of isolation on Mechagon, they bring both ingenuity and aptitude to the Alliance.''

''They left Gnomeregan to construct a metal metropolis, Mechagon. However, their once wise and ambitious ruler King Mechagon now ruthlessly rules over them with an iron fist.''

''Work together with the Rustbolt Resistance to overthrow their tyrant so these mechanical mavericks will join the Alliance.''<ref>{{Ref web|url=https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/23177594/|title=New Allied Races Preview: Vulpera and Mechagnomes!|author={{Blizz|Blizzard Entertainment}}|date=2019-10-07|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008054701/https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/23177594|archivedate=2019-10-08}}</ref>

===Creation screen description===
''Though they once sought to mechanize themselves completely, the mechagnomes now seek a balance between flesh and steel. Emerging from years of isolation on Mechagon, they bring both ingenuity and aptitude to the Alliance.''

===Opening cutscene===
'''''Prince Erazmin'':''' ''We mechagnomes spent years in isolation, tirelessly enhancing our bodies and minds. But this relentless quest for perfection nearly brought us to ruin. Now we realize that balance is the key to happiness. We can improve ourselves without losing our individuality in the process. It is time to leave Mechagon and rejoin our gnomish cousins. Together, we will forge a brighter future. For the Alliance!''

==Unlocking==
In order to unlock the ability to play as mechagnomes, players must have a level 40 Alliance character and complete the following [[Allied race recruitment quests|recruitment questline]]:
{{Mechagnome recruitment questline}}

==Character==
===Racial traits===
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! style="text-align:left" |[[Combat Analysis]] - Passive
|-
| Gradually get stronger while in combat.
|- class="alt"
! style="text-align:left" |[[Hyper Organic Light Originator]] - 3 min cooldown
|-
|Summon decoys of yourself to distract foes.
|- class="alt"
! style="text-align:left" |[[Mastercraft]] - Passive
|-
|Function as a personal set of crafting tools for professions.
|- class="alt"
! style="text-align:left" |[[Emergency Failsafe]] - Passive
|-
|Automatically heal yourself when your health drops to a low life total.
|- class="alt"
! style="text-align:left" |[[Skeleton Pinkie]] - No cooldown
|-
|Open locked chests.
|}

===Classes===
*{{Class|Death knight}}
*{{Class|Hunter}}
*{{Class|Mage}}
*{{Class|Monk}}
*{{Class|Priest}}
*{{Class|Rogue}}
*{{Class|Warlock}}
*{{Class|Warrior}}
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==Quotes==
{{Main|Jokes#Mechagnome male|Jokes#Mechagnome female}}
{{Main|Flirt#Mechagnome male|Flirt#Mechagnome female}}

==Notes==
*Mechagnome [[hunter]]s start with a [[mechanical wolf]] pet.
*Mechagnomes cannot [[Transmogrification|transmogrify]] their feet, wrist, and hand slots. Additionally, only the lower torso will show transmogrified leg appearances; the actual legs are exposed metal.
*Prior to the removal of reputation and achievement requirements to unlock allied races, unlocking mechagnomes required {{Rep|Exalted}} reputation with the [[Rustbolt Resistance]] and the achievement [[The Mechagonian Threat]].
*Mechagnomes begin at {{Rep|Honored}} with the Rustbolt Resistance.
<!-- *Mechagnomes receive four new customization options in ''Shadowlands'' for both male and female characters. These are a new set of goggle type eye enhancements with variants for each mechagnome ear type. These goggle eye appearances existed prior only as an appearance if a mechagnome were wearing a helm that cover hair or facial features on other races.<ref>https://warcraft.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/new-mechagnome-customization-options-in-the-shadowlands-alpha</ref> -->
*The mechagnome icon represents the same insignia of [[King Mechagon]]'s [[Arcforged]], and not the Rustbolt Resistance. In contrast, the [[Nightborne (playable)|nightborne]] discarded their old Highborne symbol in favor of one with a [[dusk lily]], representing the [[Nightfallen (faction)|nightfallen resistance]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Mechagnome banner.jpg|The mechagnome banner.
The Call for Allies (Mechagnome).jpg|The mechagnome choice.
Mechagnome Heritage Armor.jpg|Mechagnomes in [[heritage armor]].
</gallery>

==Patch changes==
*{{Patch 10.1.5|note=No longer requires [[The Mechagonian Threat]] to unlock.}}
*{{Patch 9.1.0|note=New swimming animation where their hands turn into propellers when swimming.}}
*{{Patch 9.0.1|note=No longer requires {{rep|Exalted}} with [[Rustbolt Resistance]] to unlock.}}
*{{Patch 8.3.0|note=Added.}}

==References==
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==External links==
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