World of Warcraft Classic’s Season of Discovery rekindles the nostalgic flames of the original WoW experience with new twists and challenges. One of these new challenges is earning a reputation with many of the game’s factions, one of the most notable of which is the Thorium Brotherhood. This guide will show you how to improve your standing with the Thorium Brotherhood, why to do so, and the best strategies to maximize your reputation gains for this faction.
Who Are the Thorium Brotherhood?
The Thorium Brotherhood is located in Searing Gorge, comprising Dark Iron Dwarves who are artisans and blacksmiths. Their camp, called Thorium Point, is effectively a central point of player activity when trying to deal with this faction. The Brotherhood is very famous for having some cool crafting recipes, especially blacksmithing, to turn in some of the best high-end armor and weapons available in the game.
Why Gain Reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood?
Gaining a reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood allows one to access many benefits, most significantly some very valuable recipes. These recipes are needed so much by players looking to master blacksmithing or needing the best gear possible. Here are some of the main reasons to strive for the best reputation with this faction:
- Unique Blacksmithing Recipes: This opens up elite blacksmithing plans, such as that dark iron gear set.
- Key to Molten Core: One of the quests to gain access to the Molten Core raid is bound to the reputation with Thorium Brotherhood.
- High-Level Crafting Materials: The faction sells rare materials that are otherwise hard to get.
- Bragging Rights: Gaining Exalted status with the Thorium Brotherhood is a big deal and thus a reflection of your dedication and skill.
Reputation Tiers and Rewards
Understanding the reputation tiers is essential. Here’s a breakdown of what you get at each level:
- Neutral (0/3000): Basic access to Thorium Point and initial quests.
- Friendly (3000/6000): Access to some recipes and minor items. Requires 3,000 reputation points to advance to Honored.
- Honored (6000/12000): Access to more advanced recipes. Requires 6,000 reputation points to advance to Revered.
- Revered (12000/21000): Access to high-level recipes and rare materials. Requires 12,000 reputation points to advance to Exalted.
- Exalted (21000): Access to the best recipes, including Dark Iron gear. Special items and materials.
Strategies for Gaining Reputation
Initial Quests and Turn-Ins
Starting your journey with the Thorium Brotherhood involves completing a series of quests and turn-ins. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Starting Quests at Thorium Point
- “Incendosaurs? Whateverosaur is More Like It”: Kill Incendosaurs in the Cauldron for 25 reputation per turn-in.
- “Fiery Menace!”: Kill Firegut Ogres for 25 reputations per turn-in.
- “Curse These Fat Fingers”: Collect Dark Iron Scraps for 25 reputations per turn-in.
- “STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout’s Spyglass”: Collect these items from Dark Iron Dwarves and return for 50 reputation per turn-in.
Repeatable Quests
- “Gaining Acceptance”: Turn in 2 Dark Iron Residue for 25 reputations each time.
- “Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Heavy Leather/Incendosaur Scales/Kingsblood”: These quests require specific materials and grant 50 reputations per turn-in.
Farming Materials for Turn-Ins
To efficiently gain a reputation, farming materials for turn-ins is crucial. Here are the best spots:
- Dark Iron Residue: Found in Blackrock Depths and Molten Core. Best farmed from elite mobs and bosses.
- Fiery Cores and Lava Cores: These items drop from bosses in Molten Core. Raiding regularly with a guild will speed up this process.
- Dark Iron Scraps: Drop from Dark Iron Dwarves in Searing Gorge and Blackrock Depths.
- Incendosaur Scales: Dropped by Incendosaurs in the Cauldron area of Searing Gorge.
- Kingsblood: Gathered by herbalists throughout various zones in Azeroth.
Efficient Farming Tips
- Group Up: Farming in a group can make the process faster and more efficient.
- Guild Runs: Coordinate with your guild for Molten Core and Blackrock Depths runs to maximize drop rates.
- Auction House: Keep an eye on the Auction House for needed materials. Prices can vary, and buying in bulk can save time.
- Daily Routine: Set a daily routine to farm specific materials to avoid burnout and ensure steady progress.
Molten Core and Dark Iron
Access to the Molten Core raid is pivotal for earning a reputation quickly. Here’s what you need to know:
- Attunement Quest: Complete the quest “Attunement to the Core” by speaking to Lothos Riftwaker at Blackrock Mountain and obtaining the Core Fragment from Blackrock Depths.
- Raid Bosses: Each boss in Molten Core drops valuable reputation items like Fiery Cores and Lava Cores.
- Dark Iron Ore: Collect Dark Iron Ore in Molten Core and Blackrock Depths to smelt into Dark Iron Bars, required for crafting high-level gear.
Molten Core Strategy
Maximizing your Molten Core runs is essential for reputation gains and crafting materials. Here are some tips:
- Form a Regular Raid Group: Consistency is key. Join or form a raid group that runs Molten Core regularly.
- Loot Distribution: Ensure fair distribution of Fiery and Lava Cores. These materials are essential for everyone, so a fair system helps maintain group morale.
- Efficient Clearing: Focus on clearing bosses and packs efficiently to maximize loot drops and reputation gains.
- Rep Farming Runs: If your group is strong enough, consider doing reputation farming runs where you focus on clearing as many mobs as possible for Dark Iron Residue and other turn-in items.
Crafting and Recipes
Upon reaching various reputation levels, you gain access to unique crafting recipes. Here’s a list of notable items:
- Dark Iron Helm: Requires Exalted. Provides excellent tanking stats.
- Dark Iron Gauntlets: Requires Revered. Offers fire resistance, crucial for Molten Core.
- Dark Iron Leggings: Requires Honored. Provides significant fire resistance and defense.
- Sulfuron Hammer: Requires Exalted and multiple rare materials, including Blood of the Mountain and Essence of Fire.
Crafting Tips
- Stockpile Materials: Begin gathering materials early to craft these items as soon as you unlock the recipes.
- Profession Synergy: Ensure you have the necessary professions (Blacksmithing and Mining) at high levels to craft these items efficiently.
- Sell Extras: Crafted items that you don’t need can be sold at the Auction House for a significant profit.
- Upgrade Strategy: Plan your upgrades. Prioritize crafting items that will provide the most significant benefit to your character or guild.
Advanced Strategies
Efficient Turn-Ins
Maximizing the efficiency of your turn-ins can significantly impact your reputation gains. Here are some advanced tips:
- Bulk Turn-Ins: Accumulate large amounts of turn-in items before making the trip to Thorium Point. This saves time and ensures a steady reputation gain.
- Time Management: Combine turn-ins with other quests and farming activities in the Searing Gorge and Blackrock Depths to maximize your time efficiency.
- Guild Collaboration: Work with your guild to trade or share materials needed for turn-ins. This can help everyone progress faster.
Optimizing Your Farming Routes
Knowing the best farming routes can save you hours of grinding. Here’s a detailed guide:
Searing Gorge Route
- Incendosaurs: Start at the Cauldron, clearing Incendosaurs for scales and Dark Iron Scraps.
- Dark Iron Dwarves: Move to the Dark Iron camps for more scraps and other items.
Blackrock Depths Route
- Mobs and Bosses: Focus on areas with high concentrations of Dark Iron mobs for Residue and Scraps.
- Loot Runs: Plan specific runs to clear bosses quickly for Fiery and Lava Cores.
Molten Core Route
- Boss Priority: Prioritize bosses that drop the most valuable items.
- Trash Mobs: Don’t neglect trash mobs, as they drop Residue and other valuable items.
Auction House Strategies
Using the Auction House effectively can supplement your farming efforts:
- Buy Low, Sell High: Monitor prices of needed materials and buy them when prices are low. Sell excess materials when prices peak.
- Flipping: Look for underpriced items and flip them for a profit, using the proceeds to buy more turn-in materials.
- Bulk Purchases: Buy materials in bulk for a discount. This can save time and ensure a steady supply of turn-ins.
Conclusion
Farming the Thorium Brotherhood in WoW Classic: Season of Discovery is very rewarding since the powerful crafting recipes and items will be in your hands. This guide will thus be very essential to maximize your reputation gains. Be it for the best gear to craft, reaching Molten Core, or simply getting Exalted, you would want some dedication and strategic farming.
Remember, farming reputation is most of the time a really long and sometimes tedious process, but very well worth the trouble. Good luck in Azeroth, adventurer, and may your reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood grow swiftly!
