What factions should you focus on first? | Cataclysm Classic
TLDRThe video discusses strategies for leveling from 80 to 85 in Cataclysm Classic, emphasizing the importance of focusing on key factions to acquire pre-raid gear and shoulder enchants. It outlines the main reputations in each new zone, the rewards at different reputation levels, and suggests which factions to prioritize based on class and gear needs. The video also explores alternative ways to obtain gear, such as crafting and archaeology, and provides a comprehensive guide for each class on gearing up efficiently in Cataclysm.
Takeaways
- 🚀 In Cataclysm Classic, focusing on factions between levels 80 and 85 can save time and provide necessary gear for level 85.
- 🏹 There are five main reputations in Phase One, plus a PvP rep from Tol Barad, each associated with new zones.
- 🛡️ Theodan is a crucial faction for all players, offering blue quality shoulder enchants at honored and epic quality at exalted.
- 🏰 Questing in appropriate zones beyond friendly status speeds up reputation gain and reduces the need for dungeons.
- 🎖️ At honored, each zone's faction provides a tabard for dungeon runs, which grants reputation only in level 85 dungeons.
- 💎 At revered, factions unlock items of heroic dungeon quality (item level 333) and at exalted, 359 epic gear.
- 🧙♂️ Spellcasters should prioritize Mount Hyjal for head enchants and potentially skip other factions for specific gear.
- 🛠️ Crafting provides an alternative for some gear, allowing players to focus on factions with better rewards.
- 🏺 Archaeology offers a chance for epic gear, though it can be a lengthy and random process.
- 🗡️ Tol Barad dailies and participation in the battleground can lead to a valuable trinket for tanks, increasing resistances.
- 📈 The order of reputations to work on first depends on class and role, with some factions providing more relevant gear for certain classes.
Q & A
What are the main reputations a player should focus on when leveling from 80 to 85 in Cataclysm Classic?
-The main reputations to focus on are the ones associated with the new zones: Guardians of Hyjal, Vashj'ir, Deepholm, Ramien, and either Wild Hammer Clan for Alliance or Dragonmaw Clan for Horde in Twilight Highlands. Additionally, the PvP rep from Tol Barad is also noteworthy.
How can players optimize their reputation gain in Cataclysm Classic?
-Players can optimize reputation gain by questing in the appropriate zones and equipping the relevant tabard. This will increase reputation gain in both normal and heroic dungeons, making it easier to reach higher reputation levels.
What rewards can players expect at the Honored and Revered reputation levels?
-At Honored, players unlock blue quality gear of normal dungeon quality (item level 333), and at Revered, they gain access to gear of heroic dungeon quality. For some factions, Revered also provides head enchants.
Which faction is crucial for all players to reach Exalted with due to its rewards?
-The Thorium Brotherhood (Tho'an) is crucial for all players to reach Exalted with, as it provides blue quality shoulder enchants at Honored and epic quality shoulder enchants at Exalted.
What are the benefits of reaching Exalted with the factions associated with new zones?
-At Exalted, players can purchase 359 epic gear, which is the same item level as gear from normal raids or crafted epics. This helps players gear up efficiently without needing to participate in more time-consuming activities.
How do the head enchants at Exalted level differ for various classes and roles?
-The head enchants vary based on class and role. For example, spellcasters get an enchant with intellect and crit rating, tanks get stamina and dodge, agility users get agility and haste, and strength DPS gets strength and mastery.
What are some alternative ways to acquire 359 epic gear apart from faction reputations?
-Alternative ways to acquire 359 epic gear include crafting (tailoring and blacksmithing), archaeology for certain items, and potentially the auction house if crafted epics are available for purchase.
Why might a player choose to focus on the Twilight Highlands reputation first?
-A player might choose to focus on the Twilight Highlands reputation first if they are a plate DPS or plate tank, as they can get a 346 item level head with a meta socket at Revered, which is a significant upgrade early on.
What is the significance of the PvP reputation from Tol Barad?
-The PvP reputation from Tol Barad is significant because it offers a trinket at Exalted that provides a substantial boost for tanks, increasing their resistances with a valuable cooldown.
How does the script suggest players prioritize their reputations for efficient gearing up?
-The script suggests prioritizing reputations based on the type of gear and enchantments a player needs most urgently. It also considers professions and other sources of gear to avoid unnecessary grinds and to make the most efficient use of time and resources.
Outlines
🚀 Leveling and Reputation Focus in Cataclysm
This paragraph discusses the importance of focusing on key aspects while leveling from 80 to 85 in the Cataclysm expansion. It highlights the significance of understanding the reputations associated with each new zone, such as Guardians of Hyjal, Vashj'ir, and Twilight Highlands, and their relevance to obtaining pre-raid gear. The paragraph emphasizes the benefits of questing to increase reputation, which can reduce the need for running dungeons to gain reputation. It also mentions the specific rewards from these reputations, including blue quality and epic quality shoulder enchants, and how they can be obtained more efficiently through questing and wearing the appropriate tabard.
🛡️ Gearing Up Through Reputations and Crafting
The second paragraph delves into the specifics of gearing up through reputation rewards and crafting. It discusses the process of obtaining reputation tabards at the friendly level and the associated rewards, such as blue gear at honored, heroic dungeon quality items at revered, and epic gear at exalted. The paragraph also explores the head enchants available from various factions and the benefits they provide for different classes and roles. Furthermore, it examines the option of obtaining gear through crafting, emphasizing the importance of tailoring and the potential to acquire epic items without needing to reach exalted reputations.
🏹 Optimal Reputations for Different Classes
This paragraph focuses on optimizing reputation grinding for different classes and playstyles. It provides a detailed analysis of which reputations to prioritize based on the type of gear and enchants available. The discussion includes the benefits of exalted reputations with factions like the Ebon Ring and the Wyrmrest Accord for agility-based DPS, plate wearers, and casters. The paragraph also touches on the value of reputations for tanks, healers, and different types of DPS, highlighting the unique rewards that cater to their specific needs.
🌟 Prioritizing Reputations for Effective Progression
The final paragraph summarizes the importance of prioritizing certain reputations for effective progression in Cataclysm. It reiterates the value of shoulder enchants from Therazane and the strategic approach to gearing up through reputation rewards. The paragraph also mentions the additional reputation from Tol Barad and the trinkets available at exalted, which are particularly beneficial for tanks. The speaker shares their ongoing work on a comprehensive guide for gearing up each class in Cataclysm, considering all possible sources of gear, including professions and archaeology. The paragraph concludes with an invitation for viewer feedback and a reminder to subscribe and support the channel.
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Keywords
💡Cataclysm Classic
💡Reputations
💡Leveling
💡Factions
💡Enchants
💡Tabards
💡Dungeons
💡Gear
💡Raiding
💡Professions
💡Archaeology
Highlights
In Cataclysm Classic, players should focus on leveling up their factions from level 80 to 85 to gain pre-raid gear and shoulder enchants.
During phase one of Cataclysm, players will encounter five main reputations and an additional PvP reputation from Tol Barad.
Each new zone in Cataclysm has an associated reputation, such as Guardians of Hyjal, Vashj'ir, and the Twilight Highlands.
The Theramore and Mag'har clans are key for Horde players in the Twilight Highlands, while Alliance players focus on the Wild Hammer Clan and Dragonmaw Clan.
The Thorium Brotherhood reputation is crucial for all players, as it offers blue quality shoulders at honored and epic quality shoulder enchants at exalted.
Questing in the appropriate zone and equipping the faction's tabard can significantly speed up reputation gains.
At friendly status, players can acquire tabards that grant reputation in level 85 dungeons and at honored, they unlock blue gear of normal dungeon quality.
Revered status provides gear of heroic dungeon quality, head enchants, and at exalted, players can obtain 359 epic gear.
For casters, the Guardians of Hyjal faction offers a spellcasting head enchant with 60 intellect and 35 crit rating at exalted.
Plate wearers can skip certain reputations as they can obtain similar gear from crafting professions like blacksmithing.
Leather wearers should consider focusing on the Vashj'ir and Ramen factions early for the 346 item level gear.
The Dragonmaw Clan and Wild Hammer Clan offer valuable gear for agility-based DPS, plate DPS, and plate tanks at revered and exalted.
The Thorium Brotherhood reputation is essential for all players due to the shoulder enchants it provides.
Engineering and Alchemy can provide early epic gear, but players should eventually switch to tailoring for the best cloth gear.
Archaeology can be a valuable source of epic gear, especially for casters looking for a ring and trinket.
Tol Barad dailies and PvP reputation can provide a trinket useful for tanks, increasing resistances with Mastery.
Players should prioritize reputations based on the gear and enchants they need, and adjust their focus as they acquire items.
The video provides a comprehensive guide on gearing up for each class in Cataclysm Classic, including the best order to work on reputations.
The guide considers various sources of epic gear, including crafted items, archaeology, and reputation rewards.
For a balanced approach to gearing up, players should combine reputation grinding with crafting, archaeology, and dungeon runs.