Easiest Ways to Gear Up in The War Within Preseason
With The War Within officially launched, players are exploring Khaz Algar and leveling at lightning speed to learn more about Xal'athath's plans. Once you hit level 80, though, the endgame begins — and that means gear, gear, gear.
Players looking to gear up during The War Within's Preseason period have tons of options — and some are much easier than others. Between Renown, World Content, Heroic Dungeons, Delves, and more, players have more options than ever to gear, but we've looked into the easiest strategies to bring your characters up to speed in time for the opening of Nerub-ar Palace with The War Withn Season 1. Take a look at our Gearing from Launch to Season 1 guide for more detail — and in the meantime, check out the quick facts for what you need to know now.
Gearing from Launch until Season 1 Nerub-Ar Palace Overview
Renown Reputations
Once you've hit level 80, one of the easiest ways to gain gear is through Renown — because you might've already done it. By reaching at least Renown 8 with all four new Renown Reputations, players unlock the ability to buy up to 584 item-level gear such as Gem Waded Shoulderpads and the Nerubian Pheromone Secreter. With Warband experience bonuses for completing quests, many players may have reached these milestones organically via the Main Quest, so a few World Quests will finish the grind for those who need it.
Council of Dornogal
Assembly of the Deeps
Hallowfall Arathi
The Severed Threads
Players looking for sources of Renown will need to take advantage of side quests, World Quests, rare farming, and treasure gathering. With various sources of Renown scattered throughout The War Within, there's something for everyone — or everything for someone, if they're looking to farm fast!
