Patch 7.3 of World of Warcraft is coming soon. Last chance to get some things done before the patch drops!
This Wednesday, August 30, 2017, the next big update for World of Warcraft is coming. Patch 7.3 brings the new planet Argus and a ton of fresh content, like new quests, crafting items, faction reputations, and much more. However, there are a few things players should pay attention to and get done before the patch to avoid frustration later. Here are the 5 most important things you should take care of before the update on Wednesday.
1. Sell your Soiled Empowerment Runes
Soiled Empowerment Runes provide a small boost to your character that lasts for an hour. They work in addition to potions, and heroic or mythic raiders swear by them. As Patch 7.3 introduces a new permanent rune, the old runes will lose significant value. So, sell them for a profit in the auction house now if you don’t plan to use them!
2. Save Order Hall resources
Since players can buy Blood of Sargeras for Order Hall resources, they have been discarding their resources in the hundreds of thousands. However, this could prove to be a mistake, as resources will be important again on Argus. There are new Order Hall missions with lucrative rewards and also new follower types. Only these troops can counter certain problems and are therefore essential. They cost up to 900 resources for recruitment – if you don’t have a little cushion, you’ll soon have to go farming world quests again.
3. Stockpile Obliterum
Obliterum is a solid source of income for many players, as it allows further upgrades to crafted gear. With Patch 7.3, this upgrade goes even further, up to item level 935! However, you need Primal Obliterum for this – which you can only obtain by combining Primal Sargerite and Obliterum. As a result, normal Obliterum also retains high value after the patch and can be sold for a profit.
4. Save Blood of Sargeras
Blood of Sargeras remains a “wild card” for purchasing all sorts of resources from Legion. However, with Patch 7.3, you will spend a large portion of your playtime on Argus and will receive little Blood of Sargeras there. Therefore, if you regularly need “old” materials for potions or mount buffs, you might soon run out of Blood of Sargeras. A small stock is worthwhile so you can focus entirely on Argus in the coming weeks.
5. Level your alts
Now is the perfect time to quickly level your alts to level 110. With the start of Patch 7.3, many of the once “annoying” mechanics will be gone. All characters will have their 3rd relic slot in weapons unlocked immediately, start with artifact knowledge level 41 (which increases to 55 weekly), and the artifact weapons themselves will already be upgraded – so the quests on the Broken Shore will no longer apply. It has never been easier to start anew with new characters.
Do you have any additional tips on what to do before Patch 7.3 Shadows of Argus? Let us know in the comments!
