One of many changes that World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is introducing is a shift from the reputation track to the new Renown system, which offers many great rewards for players. Renown for the four new factions in Dragonflight will be a more rewarding style of play and will allow for leveling multiple factions at the same time. Unlike the original reputation method which has been around since the beginning of WoW, this new system for Renown is designed in a way to feel less like a grind and more like a fulfilling progression through standard gameplay.
The Renown system in WoW: Dragonflight improves upon reputation by giving players rewards more frequently, although not all of these rewards are equal in desirability. Some may be amazing account-wide unlocks, while others may feel more like the game's version of a participation trophy to keep players excited. For each of the factions, the path toward hidden endgame content is locked into the levels of Renown, and players will find there are also some highly desirable rewards mixed in along the way.
The Best Renown Rewards For Each WoW: Dragonflight Faction
The Renown rewards will include everything from special questlines and patterns and recipes for crafting, to transmogs, unlocking pets, and even special mounts unlocked. Each faction offers Drakewatcher Manuscripts at various levels which include customizations for Dragonriding mounts. Here are just a few of what players can expect to unlock from each faction as their standing increases with them.
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Iskaara Tuskarr |
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Fishing Nets & Harpoons |
Helpful tools for fishing in the revamped Dragonflight Professions system |
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Stablemaster-in-Training |
Backswimmer Timbertooth and Whiskuk battle pets (account-wide unlock) |
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Tuskarr & Gnoll Backpacks |
Tuskarr and gnoll-themed backpack cloak transmogs (account-wide unlock) |
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Magical Snow Sled |
A toy that lets players go sledding (account-wide unlock) |
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Scouting Ottuks & War Ottuks |
Adorable otter-like mounts (account-wide unlock) |
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Maruuk Centaur |
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Centaur Furnishings |
Toys that look like various home furnishings for the Centaur (account-wide unlock) |
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Call of the Hunt |
Allows players to participate in Grand Hunts with the Maruuk Centaur (account-wide unlock) |
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A Centaur's Companion |
Hoofhelper battlepet (account-wide unlock) |
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Replacement Hooves |
Unlocks a questline which will ultimately grant the player the Lizi's Reins mount (account-wide unlock) |
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The Wind's Recognition |
Earn the title of Khansguard (account-wide unlock) |
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Valdrakken Accord |
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Gardening Tools |
Gardening-themed weapon transmogs (account-wide unlock) |
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Aerial Challenges |
Unlocks Dragonriding world quests in the Dragon Isles |
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Dragon Weaponry |
Dragon-themed cosmetic weapon transmogs, so players can celebrate WoW: Dragonflight with dragons |
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Whelp Rescue |
Crimson Proto-Whelp and Magic Nibbler battle pets (account-wide unlock) |
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Valdrakken Fashion |
One of the many transmog themes offered by Valdrakken Accord, this one being civilian-themed (account-wide unlock) |
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Dragonscale Expedition |
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Buried Treasures |
Allows players to interact with Disturbed Dirt around the Dragon Isles to unearth treasures (account-wide unlock) |
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Expedition Climbers |
Unlocks rock climbing challenges and world quests |
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Animal Specialist |
Gray Marmoni and Black Skitterbug battle pets (account-wide unlock) |
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Researching in Comfort |
Toys of various pillows to sit on (account-wide unlock) |
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Skitterflying |
Unlocks purchasing the Azure Skitterfly and Tamed Skitterfly mounts, and makes it possible to loot the Verdant Skitterfly mount from Expedition Scout's Packs (account-wide unlock) |
Each faction tends to focus on certain themes for questlines and the rewards obtained match these themes. Many rewards are for patterns, recipes, and designs for crafting or are the means of opening new questlines to follow. With the new Renown system, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is making it more enjoyable to see gains and rewards as players make their way through the general story of each of these factions and zones, with wonderful end goals in store.
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