One of the core tenets of the Warcraft universe is the raging conflict between the Horde and the Alliance. Old hatreds die hard, as they say, and the hate shared between these two ancient foes is deep and primal. That's why the player-versus-player gameplay has always been a staple of the design for World of Warcraft; the war between the Horde and the Alliance simply isn't over. In the battle for Azeroth, certain territories have become focal points for conflict between the Horde and Alliance. Battlegrounds represent key locations where this struggle has escalated into all-out war. Each battleground presents a different challenge and environment, and victory here must be achieved not through sheer numbers, but through strategy, skill, and grit. Current Battlegrounds General Info | Major Quests | Key Enemies | Interactive Map | Rewards | Score Screen General Info | Map | Rewards | Score Screen General Info | Power-Ups | Rewards | Score Screen   Battleground Holidays olidays occur during most weekends, starting on Thursday night at midnight and continuing until Tuesday morning. During a holiday, emmissaries from one Battleground can be found in the major cities, and honor/faction rewards for performing objectives in that battleground are increased.   Related PvP Links Article: PvP Gameplay in World of Warcraft Player vs. Player Combat - Special rules for fights between Horde and Alliance Surviving PvP - A seven page listing of random PvP tips PvP Honor System Flash Introduction - The basics with flash Interview: PvP Honor System and Rewards - An interview with a lead designer Article: PvP Honor System and Rewards - An article explaining the Honor system Ranks Honor System Guide - More details and examples of the Honor System Calculations Honor System F.A.Q. Reward Armor Sets Reward Weapons Reward Mounts