Secret Darkfuse Cartel emerges in World of Warcraft’s upcoming patch
Players uncover evidence of a fifth major faction joining the Cartels of Undermine in WoW Patch 11.1.
World of Warcraft’s Public Test Realm has revealed an intriguing discovery pointing to Darkfuse Solutions as the mysterious fifth Goblin Cartel in Patch 11.1. The evidence comes from a new mount called the Darkfuse Spy-Eye, which drops from a rare elite enemy in the game.
The upcoming patch introduces the Cartels of Undermine as a new open-world Renown faction, initially featuring four major Goblin Cartels: Bilgewater, Blackwater, Steamwheedle, and the Venture Co. Players can align with one cartel weekly to gain bonus reputation and advance through the global Cartel Renown track.
The newly discovered Darkfuse Spy-Eye mount drops from the Darkfuse Precipitant, a rare elite enemy whose spawning mechanics remain unknown. Wowhead’s investigation reveals that players might need to pledge allegiance to Darkfuse Solutions to summon this enemy, similar to how other rare spawns in Undermine work with their respective cartels.
Darkfuse Solutions brings new opportunities to Undermine
First appearing in The War Within, Darkfuse Solutions operates as a private security company under Gallywix’s employment, providing mercenary and enforcement services. While initially positioned as antagonists, their faction description hints at a potential alliance with players: “Darkfuse Solutions did not make friends working for Gallywix, but giving up isn’t the goblin way. They’re back with a new brand, a new attitude, and hey, it was just business, right?”
This collaboration might become available after players complete the Liberation of Undermine raid and defeat Gallywix. The implementation of Darkfuse Solutions within the existing cartel system remains uncertain, with possibilities including integration into the weekly rotation or a potential expansion of the Renown track beyond its current scope.
The faction stands independently from the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club, the raid-specific Renown track in Patch 11.1. The full details about Darkfuse Solutions’ role will likely surface after the release of Undermined.