In World of Warcraft there is a small change: A new NPC now sells items that allow you to specifically choose legendary effects. This is especially useful for new characters, as you no longer need to waste time on old content.
Which items are involved? Legendaries are currently the strongest items in World of Warcraft. They have special effects that make your class stronger and the current highest item level. In many cases, they provide synergies that allow you to fully utilize your potential.
In Shadowlands, you craft these items yourself and choose which effect you want. However, you must first possess a corresponding “memory”. These were previously scattered throughout the game’s content but are now easier to obtain.
It will now be easier to obtain Legendaries: In Castle Nathria and in the Haven in the new zone Zereth Mortis from Patch 9.2, the NPC Rendel is now available. He sells memories that were previously only available from bosses in Castle Nathria. You can purchase the memories for various currencies:
- 1,500 Cosmic Flux
- 600 Soul Ash, which is now much easier to obtain
- 2,500 Cataloged Research
- 25 Grateful Gifts
Unlike the Chronicle of Lost Memories, you can now specifically purchase the legendary effect here and will not receive a random item.
The change is especially useful for new characters. These had to visit the first raid of Shadowlands for their Legendaries despite strong catch-up mechanics for gear. Some of the best effects for classes were only available there.
Legendaries: Crafting and the best for your class
What you need for crafting: To craft an item from the effects, you need to gather some materials and bring them to the Rune Carver in Torghast. You need for crafting:
- a base item from one of the crafting professions
- the desired legendary effect
- inscription for secondary stats
- Soul Ash and Soul Cinders from Torghast
- Cosmic Flux if the item is crafted or upgraded to rank 7
We reveal to you in our guide on MeinMMO exactly how to craft legendary items in Shadowlands. There you will also find the table with the required amounts of Flux and Ash.
Which Legendary should I craft? Depending on which class and which Covenant you play, you need different effects. Moreover, some classes and specializations need to wear different Legendaries for certain content like dungeons, PvP, or raids in order to maximize their potential. We have compiled a list of the best effects for each class:
Since Patch 9.2, you can also work towards the legendary item “Concordance”. This grants you the legendary power of your Covenant and switches when you change your Covenant allegiance. Additionally, this item serves as a second Legendary, so you can get even more out of your class.
Are you a returning player or a newcomer to WoW and want to get started with Shadowlands but are unsure which class is worth it? If you’re looking for damage, you can refer to our ranking:
WoW DPS ranking for Shadowlands – These classes deal the most damage
