Arkonite
Arkonite is a crystal-like material. It was created by Exarch Hataaru of the draenei Artificers after his arrival on Draenor. Harnessing the planet's raw materials, he created these purple crystals as a potent source of arcane energy.[1] The draenei of Azuremyst Isle were eventually able to build back up their own arkonite defense crystals during the third invasion of the Burning Legion.[2]
Arkonite Crystals are used to power everyday items in draenei society.[3] They power arcane devices and light sources,[1][4] and they can also be used to channel magics.[5] Arkonite can also be used as defense crystals by the draenei.[6][7] When the Old Horde almost wiped out the draenei from Draenor, Velen ordered his artificers to reinforce Telredor's defenses. The draenei smiths constructed a network of arkonite crystals that shrouded the temple's presence from the Horde.[8]
By condensing the interstitial channels in the arkonite and by saturating the pressurized cells with Light magic, the lightforged draenei Zuronar created a device capable of expelling considerable luminescent energy when its internal bonds were compromised, which he believed the Azerothian term would be "flashbang".[9]
On alternate Draenor
Most of the arkonite produced by the draenei is supplied to Shattrath City and Auchindoun.[10] They are also used to power town shields, including at Telaar.[11]
Arkonite Pylons are used to generate power for the tombs outside Auchindoun, and they are sometimes repurposed to power surrounding small towns in emergencies.[12]
Tainted Arkonite Crystals can also be found at the harbor of Shattrath City. Interacting with them gives players the Arkonite Empowerment debuff, which can be then used to gain the 
[Charged Up] achievement.
An important source of arkonite is the Jorune Mine in Talador.[10] It is also mined from below the mountains of Tanaan Jungle.[13]
Arkonite crystals were used by the draenei in Karabor during the Defense of Karabor.
Notes
- During the patch 7.3.0 PTR, the Argunite keystone and pylons in
[45] Khazaduum, First of His Name and [45] Defenseless and Afraid were called arkonite. This was likely changed in order to not contradict Chronicle's statement that Hataaru made arkonite on Draenor.
Speculation
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- Because of the similarities between the two minerals and how they were used, Hataaru's creation of arkonite was most likely an attempt to reproduce Argunite.
- Since it powers up Auchindoun's defenses, the Heart of Auchindoun is presumably arkonite.
See also
References
- ^ a b World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2, pg. 53
- ^ [45] Light's Exodus
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[Arkonite Crystal]
- ^
[40 Daily] Disarming Sha'naar
- ^
[40 Daily] Disarming Sha'naar
- ^ The Fate of Karabor#Final Stage: The Final Defense
- ^ Embaari Defense Crystal
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 2, pg. "The Broken"
- ^ Zuronar#Quotes
- ^ a b Vindicator Doruu
- ^ [35-40] Shields Up!
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[Arkonite Pylon]
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[40 Daily] Disarming Sha'naar