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Best Ways to Gear Up Alts Fast in WoW War Within Season 2 (2025 Guide)
If you’re gearing up a fresh alt or returning character in World of Warcraft: War Within Season 2, this post will walk you through every relevant method to accelerate the process, from undercoin spending and warbound gear to PvP, dinars, and even timewalking exploits. Whether you’re jumping back into WoW or optimizing your 5th alt, here’s how to efficiently catch up.
1. Veteran Gear from Delves (Undercoins & Wave Scramblers)
Start with Sir Finley Mrrgglton in Dornogal. Once you’ve progressed far enough in the Delver’s Journey (Battle Pass-style system), you can use Undercoins to buy Veteran 623/8 gear that upgrades to 645. This is better than last season’s Adventurer gear and can be mailed between characters.
Tips:
- Undercoins aren’t always warbound, but the gear is.
- Wave Scramblers summon Delve bosses, rewarding maps and gear, especially useful at high-tier delves.
- Even doing one delve a week makes meaningful progress on the journey.
2. Enchanted Weathered Undermine Crests
Crafted gear is another strong starting point. Combine Enchanted Weathered Undermine Crests with rare gear recipes to craft 629 ilvl gear, including two embellished pieces.
Sources of Weathered Crests:
- Outdoor activities, LFR, low-tier delves, heroic dungeons.
- Renown turn-ins (especially on new alts with pre-existing account renown).
- You can downgrade Carved Crests into Weathered ones.
3. Warbound Gear (WoE & World Bosses)
Check your Warbound bank for leftover gear—addons like BetterBags or WeakAuras help track it. Weekly world bosses guarantee a Champion track warbound piece, great for stocking up before you even level an alt.
4. Dinars (Puzzling Cartel Chips)
Run 4 bosses from raid or M+ to earn Cartel Chips (3 from the first clear, then 1 per week). You can purchase Hero track weapons, rare trinkets, and other best-in-slot gear.
Key tips:
- Limited to 9 total chips per character lifetime.
- You don’t need to run Mythic—LFR counts.
- Prioritize powerful raid weapons or trinkets for best return.
5. Cyrce’s Circlet & Upcoming Delve Belt
The Cyrce’s Circlet (patch 11.0.7) remains viable until dual Myth track rings. Upgrade it via Siren’s Isle content—or look into alternative methods (ahem, party sync “shortcuts”).
Coming June 17 (patch 11.1.7): A powerful Delve Belt, expected to scale to ilvl 700+. Avoid crafting or purchasing belts until then.
6. Auction House BOEs
If you’ve got gold but no time, Auction House BOEs can jumpstart gearing:
- Look for Veteran or Champion track items.
- Prices vary by slot and server economy—check often.
- Don’t overspend on slots soon to be replaced by guaranteed drops or crafted items.
7. Renown Rewards & Reputation Vendors
Many renown milestones give relevant crests and gear:
- Even on fresh characters, pre-earned account renown unlocks these instantly.
- Cartels of Undermine offers Champion gear (e.g., gloves at Renown 14, boots at 7) and crafting mats.
- Use resonance crystals instead of undercoins.
8. Nightfall Events (Flame’s Radiance)
These hourly events offer Champion track tokens on a weekly basis. Just complete the scenario and redeem the token for a gear piece of your choice.
Benefits:
- Deterministic gearing (pick your slot).
- Adds crests and valor stones on the side.
- Works even if you’re only semi-active on that character.
9. Horrific Visions (Coming Soon)
Launching next reset: Horrific Visions return with 2+ Hero track pieces per week and high-quality rewards. Harder than Delves but worth it—especially for characters that can solo or group efficiently.
10. PvP Gear (Bloody Tokens & Conquest)
PvP is surprisingly efficient:
- Sparks of War quest = 1,000+ Bloody Tokens.
- Purchase Veteran track 4/8 gear (better than 1/8 delve vendor gear).
- Conquest buys Champion gear (e.g., wrists, helms—socketable with Prized Jeweler Settings).
- 1,400+ rating unlocks Warbound PvP boxes—send to alts.
Even casual PvP players can benefit from a few weekly quests or war mode runs.
11. Valor Stones (Warbound Currency)
You can now transfer Valor Stones between characters (20% loss). Cap is 2,000 per character, so shift them around to avoid wasting gains.
Efficient Valor Sources:
- World Soul Memories (5 Radiant Echoes = up to 400 stones).
- Chatliss Quests (Undermine faction).
- LFR Bosses now reward more Valor + Crests (especially the last two).
12. Catalyst & Tier Set Crafting
Use the Catalyst to convert any seasonal gear into tier pieces. You likely have enough Essence of Kamesh to complete your 4-piece set by now.
13. Timewalking Events & Skips
Huge sleeper tip: Timewalking Raids (e.g., Black Temple, Ulduar, Firelands) let you:
- Complete the Timewalking weekly raid/dungeon quest.
- Kill the final boss for a Hero track item.
Search “skip” groups in Group Finder:
- These raids are pre-cleared except for the last boss.
- Join, kill, loot, repeat weekly.
14. Mythic Zeros & Weekly Events
Other high-yield activities:
- M0 Dungeons drop Champion gear up to 658.
- Weekly dungeon quests (e.g., 4 Mythics) = Hero raid piece.
- Delve Bonus Weeks = Champion gear.
Final Thoughts
Even if you’re completely new or returning from a long break, War Within Season 2 has layered systems that make gearing manageable—if you know where to look.
Prioritize these based on:
- How many alts you’re managing.
- Your available gold vs. time.
- Whether you’re aiming for high-end content or just functional gear for casual play.
Happy gearing!
World of Warcraft Patch 11.1 – The Undermine
If you’re diving into World of Warcraft this week, with Patch 11.1, there’s going to be a lot to catch up on. I honestly haven’t logged in for more than a quick look at the trading post in months, but I may be convinced to check out some of these updates. For more details, check out the latest video from SoulSoBreezy, who covers all the important details in his weekly Warcraft updates.
New Patch Features & Updates
Quality-of-Life Changes
- Warband Screen Customization: Players can now choose backgrounds and organize characters into campsites.
- Add-On Tracker: A built-in tool to help troubleshoot performance issues with your add-ons.
- Currency Reset: Seasonal currencies like Valor, Stones, and Delve-related resources will be wiped—so make sure to use them before the patch!
Class Updates
- Hunter Pet Respec: Hunters can now change their pets’ specialization (Ferocity, Cunning, or Tenacity) with just a click.
- Healing Nerf: Healing effects from critical hits are being reduced by 33% for DPS and tank specs.
Season 2 Preparations & Changes
While we’re still in a transitional phase, here’s what you can expect:
- New Delves: Two new delves (Side Street Sleaze & Excavation Site 9) will be available.
- Updated Mythic+ System: Expect adjustments as Season 1 wraps up.
- PVP Soft Launch: A chance to start farming new competitive gear.
A Season 2 crafting spark is also expected soon, so be on the lookout for early crafting opportunities.
The Undermine Experience: What’s New?
A big focus of this update is Undermine, the new goblin-themed zone packed with fast-travel mechanics, faction choices, and repeatable activities.
Key Features in Undermine
- Cartel System: Players will pick a cartel to support each week, unlocking world quests.
- Drive System: A fast-travel feature exclusive to Undermine that plays like a racing mini-game.
- Shipping & Handling Jobs: Quick mini-world quests that reward gear and resources.
- Scrap Heap Jobs: A scavenger hunt event where players dig through scrap for valuable loot.
- Renown Track: New faction reputation with rewards including gear, cosmetics, and profession perks.
Other Weekly Highlights
- World Quest Bonus Event: A great opportunity to grind reputation in Undermine.
- Kalimdor Cup Returns: If you missed it before, now’s your chance to participate.
- Paragon Chest Experiment: Players are testing if paragon rewards will provide early Season 2 loot.
- Battleground Brawl: Warsong Scramble is the featured mode this week.
- Final Week for Mythic+ Pushes: Fortified & Tyrannical affixes are active, making this the last chance to secure Keystone Master and Hero rewards.
Final Thoughts
For a detailed breakdown and additional insights, be sure to check out SoulSoBreezy’s full video below!
The War Within: From 1 to 70 with Kraken Latte
Leveling alts. We’ve all been there. Logging into World of Warcraft, seeing your roster of half-finished characters, and realizing that, despite your best efforts, they’re still sitting in the mid-60s. Dragonflight came and went, but most of my alts? Never even reached 70.
Frustrating, right?
I stopped playing in April 2023 during the Dragonflight expansion. Life got busy, and the grind wore me down. Fast-forward to September 2024, and I decided to give The War Within a shot. Coming back to WoW, I didn’t want to waste time slogging through levels, especially with all the new content waiting to be explored.
That’s when I found Kraken Latte’s guide – “How I Level 1-70 Solo in 5-6hrs in The War Within.“
I’ve followed her guides in the past, so naturally, I was stoked when I saw she had one for The War Within. Kraken Latte’s guide isn’t just for people like me coming back after a long break—it’s for anyone with a mountain of alts and not enough time.
So, if you’re staring at your character list and wondering how you’ll ever get them all to 70, trust me—this guide is worth it.
Watch the full guide here:
Get levelling, and see how fast you can climb from 1 to 70. It’s easier than you think.
BlizzCon 2023 Recap
BlizzCon 2023 is in the books! Blizzard Entertainment outdid themselves with a slew of exciting updates for all their top-tier games. Here’s the rundown:
World of Warcraft (WoW) has some amazing stuff on the horizon. Fall 2024 will bring The War Within, plunging us into Azeroth’s hidden depths. Picture exploring the realms of the Earthen and Nerubians, all while the Sword of Sargeras saga unfolds. They’re even adding cool new features, like account-wide reputations and Delves, tailored for small groups.
Then there’s World of Warcraft Midnight. It’s a nostalgic journey back to the Old World, specifically Quel’Thalas, with an epic confrontation against the Old Gods on the cards.
And get this: The Last Titan. The grand finale of the World Soul saga is set against the frosty backdrop of Northrend. It’s centered around Ulduar, with Titans making a grand return to Azeroth, promising to spill some long-hidden secrets of Azeroth’s past.
For WoW Classic enthusiasts, Cataclysm is coming early next year. It’s shaking things up with new hybrid class combos and an exciting raid.
Don’t forget The World Soul Saga. It’s a massive storyline stretching over multiple expansions, promising faster content delivery.
Diablo IV fans, you’re in for a treat. The Vessel of Hatred Expansion, slated for 2024, continues the saga, throwing us into the jungles of Nahantu and the sinister plans of Mephisto. Plus, there’s a brand-new class waiting in the wings.
Over in Overwatch 2, meet Mauga, the latest tank hero. Season 8 will let players try him out, alongside a new PvP mode named “Clash”. This mode brings the action to Hanaoka, inspired by the classic Hanamura map.
As for the event itself, BlizzCon 2023 made a triumphant return to the Anaheim Convention Center. It was the first in-person event since 2019, offering an unforgettable experience for attendees and online viewers alike.
The finale was a blast, with a performance by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim. It coincided with an Overwatch 2 event, featuring snazzy new skins and a special capture-the-flag mode.
All in all, this year’s BlizzCon reignited the passion in the Blizzard community. With these thrilling announcements and updates, it catered to both the die-hard fans and those just getting started in the Blizzard universe.
WoW Tokk – Dragonflight Addons and UI
Hey, did you know that World of Warcraft has a new expansion? They do! It’s called Dragonflight, and as you might suspect, it is all about Dragons! A flight of dragons, you might say!
Editor’s Note – This has no relation to the 1982 animated classic The Flight of Dragons starring none other than James Earl Jones and the late John Ritter. Damn, that was a great movie and amazing cast.
Over the past few months, you may have noticed that I have not posted much along the lines of World of Warcraft content. That’s because I let my subscription lapse just before Dragonflight was released in November (Nov 28, 2022). Great timing, right? I had been playing just to earn enough gold to purchase additional months of subscriptions, but my mojo fell off a steep cliff. I had to decide where to put my spare time – World of Warcraft or the Pathfinder RPG. As you can tell from my posts, the TTRPG beat the MMORPG.
However, I have not gone to scorched earth with WoW. Despite not having an active account, I continued to ensure my addons were up to date just in case I got the itch to start playing again. As luck would have it, the WoW PVP and real-live swolverine, Bajheera posted his preferred addons and UI setup for Dragonflight 10.0. I’ve followed his guidelines in the past (both for World of Warcraft and fitness/workouts), so when I saw his video, I knew I had to check it out.
Not gonna lie – this may have been the motivation I needed to resub and try out the new expansion. He won’t see this, but just in case… thanks, Boss.
Enjoy his video!
Rokk Talk 