There are many factions that unlock special items and equipment for your character once you've earned their respect. Here are some examples:
Argent Dawn - Improve your faction with them to unlock special items and rewards. You can do this by completing quests in Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Stratholme, and Scholomance. Eastern Plaguelands are filled with wicked creatures of the Scourge that can drop items called Scourgestones if you are wearing a token of the Argent Dawn.These stones can be returned to representatives of the Argent Dawn in repeatable quests to increase your reputation. Check out the rewards here.
Brood of Nozdormu - When the Titans first descended on Azeroth, vanquishing the Old Gods and bringing order to the world, the Highfather of the Pantheon himself empowered the great dragon Nozdormu with some of his own cosmic powers, enabling the dragon to guard time itself and police the ever-spinning pathways of fate and destiny. And so, the stoic, honorable Nozdormu became known as the Timeless One. Ever since then, Nozdormu's Brood has guarded the timestream from all who would seek to disrupt its flow, guided by the Timeless One's wise, all-knowing counsel. Check out the rewards here.
Thorium Brotherhood - Adventurers seeking out Thorium Point will find that the dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood hold great rewards for those who aid them in their never-ending struggle against their former brethren. Check out the rewards here.
Timbermaw Hold - The Timbermaw are painfully aware that they will not last on their own against the corruption of the land; adventurers who seek out Timbermaw Hold in northern Felwood and prove themselves as friends of the Timbermaw will learn that the furbolgs value their friends above all else. Check out the rewards here.
Zandalar Tribe - The Zandalar tribe has arrived on the shores of Azeroth to battle Hakkar once again. Aid them and they will grant you powerful rewards. Check out the vendor rewards here and class quest rewards here.
Darkmoon Faire - Players can earn tickets by doing repeatable quests that they can redeem for special rewards. Check out the rewards here and the buffs here.
Cenarion Circle - War is brewing in the distant lands of Silithus. All over the world, men and women are gearing up for one final push into the heart of the Qiraji empire to end the threat which has been lying in wait, barely contained behind the barrier erected by the Night Elven druids and the mighty dragon Anachronos during the climactic battle at the end of the War of the Shifting Sands. Ever since that fateful day, the members of the Cenarion Circle have kept a close watch on the wastes from their base at Cenarion Hold at the center of northern Silithus.Check out the rewards here.
PvP
Player vs. Player Combat
You have equipped yourself and are at the maximum level. Now it's time to use your experience to defeat other players. Discover Player vs. Player combat! There are three Battlegrounds, the Gurubashi Arena Booty Run, and a special arena in Dire Maul ripe with competition. You can also compete on the Honor System Rankings to be #1 on the realm for your faction.
Player vs. Player Rewards
While participating in Player vs. Player combat, you can gain higher PvP ranks. As you increase in rank you can purchase better weapons, armor, and even mounts. Officers also have access to special Officer barracks that contain vendors with special rewards.
There are also three Battleground Reputations with incredible rewards. Drool over this loot:
If you wish to be a master craftsman, you will need to work hard and spend time perfecting your skills.Certain special recipes can only be collected in high level dungeons; the bosses within can sometimes hold plans for very powerful items. Once you have these recipes you will be able to create new items that you can use yourself, give to friends, help your guild, or sell to other players for a king's ransom.
Below are four of many recipes which can be obtained
Plans: Sulfuron Hammer
Plans: Sulfuron Hammer
Unique
Requires Blacksmithing (300)
Use: Teaches you how to make a Sulfuron Hammer.
Sulfuron Hammer
Binds when equipped
Two-Hand
Mace
176 - 295 Damage
Speed 3.70
(63.6 damage per second)
Requires Level 60
Chance on hit: Hurls a fiery ball that causes 83 to 101 Fire damage and an additional 16 damage over 8 sec.
Requires Sulfuron Ingot (8), Dark Iron Bar (20), Arcanite Bar (50), Essence of Fire (25), Blood of the Mountain (10), Lava Core (10), Fiery Core (10)
Formula: Enchant Weapon - Spell Power
Formula: Enchant Weapon - Spell Power
Soulbound
Requires Enchanting (300)
Use: Teaches you how to permanently enchant a weapon to add up to 30 damage to spells.
Schematic: Core Marksman Rifle
Schematic: Core Marksman Rifle
Soulbound
Requires Engineering (300)
Use: Teaches you how to make a Core Marksman Rifle.
Core Marksman Rifle
Binds when equipped
Gun
64 - 120 Damage
Speed 2.50
(36.8 damage per second)
Requires Level 60
Equip: +22 ranged Attack Power.
Equip: Improves your chance to hit by 1%.
Pattern: Shifting Cloak
Requires Leatherworking (300)
Requires Elemental Leatherworking
Use: Teaches you how to craft a Shifting Cloak.
Shifting Cloak
Binds when equipped
Back
48 Armor
+17 Agility
+8 Stamina
Requires Level 57
Equip: Increases your chance to dodge an attack by 1%.
Requires Rugged Leather (30), Essence of Air (12), Skin of Shadow (4), Guardian Stone (8), Cured Rugged Hide (4), Rune Thread (8)
High Level Dungeons
You've worked your way to the top of the game. Now it's time for a real challenge. You must now face the most powerful areas and monsters in the game. Do you have what it takes? We think so!
Dire Maul - Feralas - 5 player limit.The ancient city of Eldre'thalas holds many secrets.Venture into the three wings and uncover what dwells within.
Stratholme - Eastern Plaguelands - 5 player limit. Explore the last bastion of the Scarlet Crusade, or face off against the malicious Scourge.
Scholomance - Western Plaguelands - 5 player limit. Discover the mysteries of the strange school of magic lorded over by Headmaster Gandling.
Blackrock Depths - Between Searing Gorge and Burning Steppes - 5 player limit.Delve into the winding metropolis of the Dark Iron Dwarves.
Lower Blackrock Spire - Between Searing Gorge and Burning Steppes - 5-10 player dungeon (15 limit).Face the bulk of the army within the Spire, led by Overlord Wyrmthalak.
Small Raid (10-20 players)
Upper Blackrock Spire - Between Searing Gorge and Burning Steppes - 10 player dungeon (15 limit) - This is a good area to transition into more powerful areas such as Molten Core or Zul'Gurub.
Zul'Gurub - Stranglethorn Vale - 20 player limit
Ahn'Qiraj - Silithus - 20 player limit
Giant Raids! (40)+
After playing with parties, you can team up with other players to raid
the most powerful dungeons and monsters. The earlier dungeons are there to prepare and equip you for the most dangerous areas in the world.
Naxxramas - The most powerful dungeon in the game. Can you survive?
Events
Take some time to check out the special in-game events in the world of Azeroth!
Battleground Holiday
Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza
Gurubashi Arena Booty Run
Elemental Invasions
Seasonal Holidays
Make sure you check out the Azerothian Holidays offering things to do
for both high level and low level characters. Two of the most popular Holidays are Feast of the Great-Winter and
Hallow's End, don't miss them.
Other
Tried an "Alt"?
Now that you've powered up one character up to level 60, perhaps it's time to try out another class! It's much easier the next time around, as you now know where you're going and where to find quests and adventure. You can also spend some money to equip your low level character with powerful weapons and equipment to give yourself an edge. If you have played the Horde, you might try an Alliance character or vice versa.
On the Horizon
Check out some cool upcoming content for World of Warcraft on our Under Development page.
