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Gears Changes Coming in 5.4.8

by - 10 years ago

Great news coming in patch 5.4.8 if you haven’t cleared Siege of Ogrimmar yet, or simply enjoy numbers being higher. The potential for item upgrades is being doubled. Instead of eight bonus item levels, players will have access to 16. Pug enthusiast (and Community Manager) Crithto explained on the official Warcraft forums that the change should help those still busting hump to take down the not so noble Warchief Garrosh. Related, Garrosh Heirlooms will receive an eight point item level boost to reflect the coming changes.

Additionally, Deeds of Valor are being introduced on the Timeless Isle. They’ll run you 3,000 coins, but will net you 100 valor in exchange. You won’t be able to go over the valor cap with these, but they’ll be another option for those looking to gather valor on the regular. Given the additional upgrade levels being introduced, it’s fair to assume everyone will need more valor.

No word just yet on when the patch is set to release.

Gear changes are coming! First, in Patch 5.4.8 (which is currently in testing on the PTR), all upgradable epic items introduced to the game in Patch 5.4 will be given the option to upgrade 2 more times for a grand total of 16 item levels. This change will be applied to all items found on the Timeless Isle and in Siege of Orgrimmar. For instance, if you have an item level 553 Greatsword of Pride’s Fall and its Upgrade Level is 2/2 making it item level 561, once the new patch goes live it will display 2/4 and allow you the opportunity to bump it up to item level 569. Whether you’re working on a newly boosted character or progressing through Siege of Orgrimmar, we hope this change will provide you with the extra punch you need to take down your foes.

Second, we are also adding a new token called Deeds of Valor which will cost 3000 Timeless Coins, and can be used to grant your character 100 Valor Points. Players who wish to purchase the new token can do so by visiting Mistweaver Ai on the Timeless Isle next to the Celestial Court. Keep in mind, these tokens won’t allow you to go above the current weekly cap on Valor, but they do provide you an extra option to gain the points you may need so you can upgrade your gear.

[update] Thanks everyone for your feedback, we will be bumping up the ilvl of all Garrosh Heirlooms by +8 in 5.4.8, since they are not upgradeable with Valor. The intent of the 5.4.8 VP upgrade change is to let people continue to progress, and we don’t want those who are using one of the Garrosh BoA weapons as their primary weapon to feel like they need to go get a brand new weapon due to this change.


JR Cook

JR has been writing for fan sites since 2000 and has been involved with Blizzard Exclusive fansites since 2003. JR was also a co-host for 6 years on the Hearthstone podcast Well Met! He helped co-found BlizzPro in 2013.


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