WoW Tips and Tricks - Season of Discovery
Tips and Tricks to Season of Discovery
Prepare yourselves, brave adventurers, for the Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft Classic is upon us! With the level cap set to 25 in Phase 1, a myriad of challenges and opportunities awaits. As we embark on this journey, this guide aims to equip you with essential tips and tricks tailored for the level 25 endgame. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a fresh recruit, this compendium will be your compass through the intricacies of Season of Discovery.
In the Season of Discovery, storage is a precious commodity, and obtaining the largest bags becomes paramount. The 10-slot Small Silk Pack serves as a baseline, but for those seeking more capacious options, quests such as Deviate Hides, The Night Watch, and Digging Through the Ooze offer alternatives. Venturing into risky territories like Winterspring can yield the coveted 16-slot Traveler's Backpack through fishing, though caution is advised.
Remember, for Darkmoon Faire enthusiasts, the exclusive Darkmoon Storage Box can be obtained for 50 Darkmoon Faire Prize Tickets.
Best Quest Rewards at Level 25
Quest rewards play a pivotal role in gearing up for the challenges that lie ahead. Dungeon quests and class-specific endeavors promise guaranteed rewards without the uncertainties of random drops. While some quests may require assembling a full party, the benefits far outweigh the efforts. Keep an eye on notable quest rewards as they can significantly enhance your character's capabilities.
Notable Quest Rewards
| Item | Quest |
|---|---|
 Seal of Wrynn |  An Audience with the King |
 Ancient War Sword | Defeat Nek´rosh |
 Consecrated Wand | Worgen in the Woods |
 Raptor´s End | Ormer´s Revenge |
 Cliffrunner´s Aim | The Sacred Flame |
 Crescent of Forlorn Spirits | The Legend of Stalvan |
| Emil´s Brand | Insane Druids |
 Crest of Darkshere | Bride of the Embalmer |
 Sparkmetal Coif | Morbent Fel |
 Warsong Gauntlets | Warsong Supplies |
 Warsong Boots | Warsong Supplies |
 Deftkin Belt | Je´neu of the Earthen Ring |
 Silk Mantle of Gamn | Uncovering the Past |
 Warsong Sash | Warsong Supplies |
 Night Watch Pantaloons | Morbent Fel |
| Mantle of Honor | Bride of the Embalmer |
Best Dungeon Quest Rewards
| Item | Quest |
|---|---|
 Chausses of Westfall | The Defias Brotherhood |
 Tunic of Westfall | The Defias Brotherhood |
 Staff of Westall | The Defias Brotherhood |
 Crescent Staff | Leaders of the Fang |
 Wingblade | Leaders of the Fang |
 Sizzle Stick | Deviate Eradication |
 Pattern: Deviate Scale Belt | Deviate Eradication |
 Talbar Mantle | The Glowing Shard |
 Seal of Syvanas | Arugal Must Die |
 Monkey Ring/ Snake Hoop/ Riger Band | Willix the Importer |
Best Class Quest Rewards
| Reward | Class | Starting Quest |
|---|---|---|
 Verigan´s Fist |  Paladin | The Tome of Valor |
 Recipe: Thistle Tea |  Rogue | The Sattered Salude / Mathias and the Defias |
 Small Soul Pouch |  Warlock | The Binding |
 Staff of Soran´ruk or Orb of Soran´ruk | Warlock | The Orb of Soran´ruk |
 Dread Mage Hat | Warlock | You Have Served Us Well |
 Brutal Hauberk |  Warrior | Speak with Ruga |
| Brutal Helm | Warrior | Speak with Ruga |
 Brutal Gauntlets | Warrior | Speak with Ruga |
| Brutal Legguards | Warrior | Speak with Ruga |
| Fire Hardened Hauberk | Warrior | The Rethban Gauntlet |
 Fire Hardened Coif | Warrior | The Rethban Gauntlet |
| Fire Hardened Gauntlets | Warrior | The Rethban Gauntlet |
| Fire Hardened Leggings | Warrior | The Rethban Gauntlet |
Best Dungeon Drops at Level 25
To face the impending Blackfathom Deeps raid, gearing up with the best items from dungeons becomes imperative. Dungeons like Ragefire Chasm, Wailing Caverns, The Deadmines, Shadowfang Keep, and The Stockade will be your proving grounds. While Gnomeregan is accessible, the optimal level for boss loot is 27 and above, making it less rewarding for level 25 characters.
Explore the best dungeon drops and prepare yourself for the challenges that await within the dark depths.
| Item | Dungeon | Boss |
|---|---|---|
 Prison Shank | The Stockade | Bruegal Ironknuckle |
| Iron Knuckles | The Stockade | Bruegal Ironknuckle |
 Jimmied Handcuffs | The Stockade | Bruegal Ironknuckle |
 Butcher´s Cleaver | Shadowfang Keep | Razorclaw the Butcher |
 Silverlaine´s Family Seal | Shadowfang Keep | Baron Silverlaine |
 Commander´s Crest | Shadowfang Keep | Commander Springvale |
 Odo´s Ley Staff | Shadowfang Keep | Odo the Blinwatcher |
 Phantom Armor | Shadowfang Keep | Deathsworn Captain |
| Feline Mantle | Shadowfang Keep | Wolf Master Nandos |
 Robes of Arugal | Shadowfang Keep | Archmage Arugal |
 Belt of Arugal | Shadowfang Keep | Archmage Arugal |
 Metear Shard | Shadowfang Keep | Archmage Arugal |
 Gold plated Bluckler | The Dead Mines | Miner Jonhson |
 Lavishly jeweled Ring | The Dead Mines | Gilnkl |
 Smite´s Migthy Hammer | The Dead Mines | Mr. Smite |
 Emberstone Staff | The Dead Mines | Captain Greenskin |
 Cape of the Brotherhood | The Dead Mines | Edwin VanCleef |
 Cruel Barb | The Dead Mines | Edwin VanCleef |
 Blackened Defias armor | The Dead Mines | Edwin VanCleef |
| Cookie´s Stirring Rod | The Dead Mines | Cookle |
 Cobranh´s Grasp | Wailing Caverns | Lord Cabranh |
 Leggings of the Fang | Wailing Caverns | Lord Cabranh |
 Glowing Lizardscale Cloak | Wailing Caverns | Skum |
 Venomstrike | Wailing Caverns | Lord Serpentis |
 Seedcloud Buckler | Wailing Caverns | Verdan the Everliving |
 Mutant Scale Breastplate | Wailing Caverns | Mutanus the Devourer |
| Deep Fathom Ring | Wailing Caverns | Mutanus the Devourer |
| Slime encrusted | Wailing Caverns | Mutanus the Devourer |
Traversing the World
With the level cap at 25, conventional mounts are still a distant dream until Phase 2. However, the Ashenvale open world PvP event offers "Trainee mounts" – Trainee's Sentinel Nightsaber for Alliance and Trainee's Outrider Wolf for Horde – exclusive to Ashenvale. Additional movement speed enhancements like Aspect of the Cheetah and Feline Swiftness for specific classes and Ritual of Summoning for Warlocks become invaluable assets.
Explore Azeroth efficiently and make the most of your limited mobility options.
Movement Speed Skills and Talents
| Skill or Talent | Class | Available at Level |
|---|---|---|
 Pursuit of justice | Paladin | 21 |
 Aspect of the Cheetah |  Hunter | 20 |
 Sprint | Rogue | 10 |
 Ghost Wolf + Improved Ghost Wolf |  Shaman | 20 |
 Blink |  Mage | 20 |
 Teleport: Stormwind | Mage | 20 |
 Teleport: Ironforge | Mage | 20 |
 Teleport: Ogrimar | Mage | 20 |
 Teleport: Undercity | Mage | 20 |
 Ritual of Summoning | Warlock | 20 |
 Teleport: Moonglade |  Druid | 10 |
 Aquatic Form | Druid | 16 |
| Feline Swiftness | Druid | 21 |
Best Profession Items at Level 25:
Professions play a crucial role in Season of Discovery, providing valuable items to enhance your character. Alchemy, Blacksmithing, Cooking, Enchanting, Engineering, Herbalism, First Aid, Fishing, Mining, Leatherworking, Skinning, and Tailoring – each profession offers unique benefits.
From crafting powerful armor and weapons to concocting potions and elixirs, tailor your chosen profession to your advantage. The guide outlines notable items and recipes for each profession, ensuring you make the most of your skills.
Alchemy:
There are plenty of useful Potions and Elixirs available for level 25 characters. Most of them you can simply learn at a trainer, but there are also some rare drops that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Items that are listed as Recipes have to be either bought from a vendor different than your profession trainer or are drops.
1. Greater Healing Potion
2. Mana Potion
3. Swim Speed Potion
4. Strong Troll's Blood Potion
5. Recipe: Swiftness Potion
6. Elixir of Defense
7. Elixir of Wisdom
8, Recipe: Free Action Potion
9. Recipe: Elixir of Minor Agility
10. Recipe: Elixir of Ogre's Strength
11. Recipe: Elixir of Giant Growth
12. Elixir of Firepower
13. Recipe: Elixir of Poison Resistance
14. Recipe: Minor Magic Resistance Potion
15. Recipe: Holy Protection Potion
16. Recipe: Shadow Protection Potion
Blacksmithing:
Crafting your own armor and weapons has always been a power fantasy, and it can be in Season of Discovery too! Not only are there already some pretty strong items worth crafting at level 25, you can also craft usable items like Skeleton Keys.
Some brand new items have also been found in the files - Shifting Silver Breastplate and Blackfathom Sharpening Stone both seem connected to the new Blacktfathom Deeps raid.
Items that are listed as Plans have to be either bought from a vendor different than your profession trainer or are drops.
1. Shifting Silver Breastplate
2. Shining Silver Breastplate
3. Silvered Bronze Gauntlets
4. Heavy Bronze Mace
5. Silvered Bronze Boots
6. Patterned Bronze Bracers
7. Plans: Iron Shield Spike
8. Plans: Green Iron Gauntlets
9. Plans: Green Iron Boots
10. Golden Rod
11. Blackfathom Sharpening Stone
12. Solid Weightstone
13. Solid Sharpening Stone
14. Golden Skeleton Key
Cooking:
Most of the truly useful items from cooking aren't accessible until higher levels, but there is still Stamina and Spirit food that is worth crafting and using. The highest we'll get is 8 Stamina and Spirit, and there are a plethora of recipes to choose from - some of them are listed below. There are also a couple other notable recipes that are worth learning:
1. Recipe: Thistle Tea
2. Recipe: Savory Deviate Delight
3. Soothing Turtle Bisque
4. Roast Raptor
5. Recipe: Heavy Crocolisk Stew
Enchanting:
There are both wands, oils and enchants that are worth crafting at level 25. If you want that little extra edge, we have found a new Mana Oil that presumable is connected to the new Blackfathom Deeps raid - Blackfathom Mana Oil.
Items that are listed as Formulas have to be either bought from a vendor different than your profession trainer or are drops.
1. Blackfathom Mana Oil
2. Greater Magic Wand
3. Minor Mana Oil
4. Minor Wizard Oil
5. Enchant Boots - Minor Stamina
6. Formula: Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
7. Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect
8. Formula: Enchant Bracer - Lesser Strength
9. Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
10. Formula: Enchant Bracer - Lesser Spirit
11. Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
12. Enchant Chest - Mana
13. Enchant Chest - Health
14. Formula: Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
15. Enchant Cloak - Lesser Protection
16. Formula: Enchant Shield - Lesser Protection
17. Enchant Shield - Lesser Spirit
18. Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
19. Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser Impact
20. Formula: Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser Spirit
21. Formula: Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser Intellect
Engineering:
There has never been a bad time to be an engineer, and that holds true for Season of Discovery as well. There are several items that you can either use personally, or channel your inner goblin and make a nice profit on the Auction House.
Speaking of Goblins, we won't be able to get Gnomish or Goblin Engineering until phase 2, as it requires you to be level 30. There is however a new Schematic found for Season of Discovery - Shredder Autosalvage Unit. We don't know what it's for, though...
1. Standard Scope
2. Crafted Heavy Shot
3. Target Dummy
4. Minor Recombobulator
5. Big Bronze Bomb
6. Explosive Sheep
7. Green Tinted Goggles
Herbalism:
As a gathering profession, there isn't anything you can craft to make use of. But there will be a lot of Alchemists, so even if you're not one yourself, it's a good bet that most herbs will sell well on the Auction House. Gather whatever comes your way.
First Aid:
First Aid will never go out of style, and it's a great profession to have for almost all classes.
The strongest bandage you will be able to craft is Heavy Silk Bandage - or even Heavy Wool Bandage if Silk Cloth is in short supply.
Fishing:
While you can get some useful fish to cook with while leveling up, none of the good Cooking recipes require fish.
You can still find some value out of fishing for junk boxes, especially if you traverse the coasts of higher level zones - this might be the best way to acquire Mageweave Cloth.
Mining:
As a gathering profession, there isn't anything you can craft to make use of. But there will be a lot of Blacksmiths, so even if you're not one yourself, it's a good bet that most ores and bars will sell well on the Auction House. Mine whatever comes your way.
Leatherworking:
As with all crafting professions, Leatherworkers will be able to craft gear beyond the max level of 25. While these aren't really of interest in Phase 1 of Season of Discovery, keep an eye out for a couple new patterns that will be introduced for SoD - Void-Touched Leather Gauntlets and Void-Touched Leather Gloves. Both are clearly intended to assist Shaman and Rogue respectively in tanking (which you can read more about in our New Class Role Combinations Guide).
Below you can find a list of some notable Leatherworking items to craft in Phase 1.
1. Void-Touched Leather Gauntlets
2. Void-Touched Leather Gloves
3. Pattern: Deviate Scale Belt
4. Toughened Leather Gloves
5. Pattern: Heavy Earthen Gloves
6. Pattern: Pilferer's Gloves
7. Hillman's Shoulders
8. Pattern: Dark Leather Shoulders
9. Pattern: Earthen Leather Shoulders
10. Pattern: Red Whelp Gloves
11. Heavy Armor Kit
12. Pattern: Heavy Leather Ball
Skinning:
As a gathering profession, there isn't anything you can craft to make use of. But there will be a lot of Leatherworkers, so even if you're not one yourself, it's a good bet that most leather will sell well on the Auction House. Skin all beasts that cross your path.
Tailoring:
Tailors will have a major role in the Season of Discovery market: Bags. The biggest bag you will be able to craft is Small Silk Pack.
Aside from bags, there are also a good amount of gear you can craft as a Tailor, including a brand new pattern - Extraplanar Spidersilk Boots.
Below you can find a list of some notable Tailoring items to craft in Phase 1.
1. Extraplanar Spidersilk Boots
2. Spidersilk Boots
3. Azure Silk Vest
4. Robes of Arcana
5. Truefaith Gloves
6. Hands of Darkness
7. Azure Silk Gloves
8. Azure Silk Pants
9. Phoenix Pants
10. Small Silk Pack
Conclusion
As you embark on your Season of Discovery adventure, remember that knowledge and preparation are your greatest allies. With this comprehensive guide, you're now armed with the insights needed to thrive in Phase 1. Forge alliances, conquer dungeons, and emerge victorious as you navigate the challenges that await.
In the ever-evolving world of Azeroth, the Season of Discovery promises excitement and challenges. Whether you're delving into dungeons, mastering professions, or engaging in epic battles, may your journey be filled with triumphs and legendary moments. Stay tuned to Wowhead for the latest updates and guides, and may your adventures in World of Warcraft be nothing short of extraordinary. Safe travels, champions!