Is Dragonflight Renown Account Bound? A Comprehensive Guide
The question of whether Renown is account-wide in World of Warcraft’s Dragonflight expansion is a common one among players. The short answer is: it’s partially account-wide, but not entirely. While your Renown level itself is not shared across characters, the rewards you unlock through Renown are largely account-wide. This means that while each of your characters will have their own Renown progression with the various factions, the benefits you gain from leveling up Renown with one character can be enjoyed by all of your characters. Let’s dive into the specifics.
How Dragonflight Renown Actually Works
In Dragonflight, Renown represents your standing with the major factions of the Dragon Isles. As you complete quests, participate in events, and engage with these factions, you earn Renown points that increase your standing with them. Each faction has specific rewards tied to different Renown levels, including cosmetics, pets, dragon customizations, and access to story elements.
The critical distinction is that the level of Renown is character-specific. If you reach Renown level 15 with the Valdrakken Accord on your main character, your alt will not automatically be at level 15. They will begin at level 1, requiring their own efforts to climb the Renown ranks.
However, this is where the account-wide part comes in. Once you unlock certain Renown rewards, those rewards are account-wide. This means that cosmetics, dragon customizations, and many other items unlocked through Renown on one character will be immediately available to all your other characters on that account. This alleviates the grind and allows your alts to benefit from the work you put in on your main character.
Catch-Up Mechanics for Alts
To make leveling Renown on alts less burdensome, Dragonflight also implements catch-up mechanics. These catch-up systems boost reputation gains with the four major factions, making it faster for your alts to reach the desired Renown levels.
- First Catch-Up: Unlocks at Renown 10 on your main character, increasing reputation gains with the 4 major factions by 100% while your alts are below Renown 10.
- Second Catch-Up: Unlocks at Renown 20 on your main character, increasing reputation gains by 100% while your alts are below Renown 20, or by 200% when below Renown 10.
These catch-up mechanics ensure that you won’t feel like you’re starting from scratch each time you level an alt.
The Broker Mark of Distinction
For players who reach high Renown levels on their main characters, there’s an item called the Broker Mark of Distinction that can be purchased in Oribos once you reach Renown 80 on at least one character. This item can be sent to alts to instantly level them to Renown 40, further streamlining the process of gearing up alts.
Account-Wide Progress in Dragonflight
It’s important to understand that Renown is just one component of account-wide progress in Dragonflight. Many other aspects of the game are shared across your characters. Here’s a breakdown:
- Dragonriding and Glyphs: Dragonriding and all associated glyphs are completely account-wide. Once you’ve collected all the glyphs on one character, your alts will have them unlocked right away.
- Campaign Questline: The main campaign is only a one-time completion requirement. Once done on your main, alts can jump directly into the end-game content.
- Cosmetics: All cosmetic rewards, including transmogs and appearance unlocks, are account-wide.
- Quest Unlocks: Any unlocks tied to quests are account-wide.
In essence, much of the content you unlock through gameplay is shared, allowing you to focus on playing the characters you enjoy without having to repeat a significant amount of the initial progression.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions regarding Renown and account-wide progress in Dragonflight:
1. Do Renown points transfer between characters?
No, Renown points are character-specific. The Renown level is not shared between your characters. However, many of the rewards and unlocks from Renown are account-wide.
2. Will my alt have all my unlocked Renown rewards?
Yes, almost all Renown rewards such as cosmetics, dragon customizations, and many other items unlocked through Renown on one character, will be available on your alts.
3. How do the Renown catch-up mechanics work?
The catch-up mechanics increase reputation gains for your alts with the four major factions. The first bonus is 100% when your main hits Renown 10, and the second is 100% below Renown 20 (or 200% below Renown 10), once your main hits Renown 20.
4. Can I skip the Dragonflight story on my alts?
There isn’t a specific skip, as there isn’t a Shadowlands-style intro. However, once your alt arrives at the Dragon Isles, they have all the Dragonriding glyphs unlocked and a flight path to Valdrakken, allowing you to begin end-game activities right away.
5. Are Dragonflight talents account-wide?
Yes, but they need to be re-applied. The talent tree and the selected choices are saved and available for your alts to apply at the Dragonride NPCs.
6. Is reputation account-wide in Dragonflight?
Reputation achievements are account-wide, but the actual reputation gains are not. Each character has its own reputation levels with factions.
7. Where do I find the Renown Quartermaster?
Each faction has its own Renown quartermaster. For instance, the Maruuk Centaur Renown Quartermaster, Farrier Rondare, can be found in Maruukai.
8. What are the benefits of increasing Renown?
As you level up your Renown, you get access to various rewards, including battle pets, customizations, and unique items specific to each faction.
9. How can I farm Renown fast?
The fastest methods include completing weekly quests, world quests, using Renown tokens, and focusing on faction-specific quests and events.
10. Is the Iskaara Tuskarr the best faction to focus on for Renown?
The Iskaara Tuskarr do have some of the best Renown rewards. Therefore it may be worth prioritizing this faction in the early stages of gameplay.
11. Does Renown reset every season?
No, unlike some other games, Renown does not reset with each season in Dragonflight.
12. How do I get to Renown 40 quickly on alts?
Once you reach Renown 80 on at least one character, you can purchase the Broker Mark of Distinction in Oribos and send it to alts to instantly boost their Renown to 40.
13. Do I need to complete the entire Dragonflight campaign on alts?
No, you only need to complete the main campaign on your first character. Afterward, alts can level through various methods.
14. Are covenants removed in Dragonflight?
No, they have not been removed. However, they are no longer the focus of the expansion. They’re still accessible in Shadowlands zones, allowing you to earn Renown, power, soulbinds, and conduits in that content.
15. Do I need gold in Dragonflight?
Yes, gold is essential for purchasing high-rated gear, transmogs, and mounts. Efficient gold-making is a key part of the Dragonflight experience.
Conclusion
While Dragonflight Renown is not entirely account-wide, the most important unlocks and benefits from Renown progression are shared across your characters. The catch-up mechanics and the Broker Mark of Distinction make leveling Renown on alts much less time-consuming, and other account-wide features like Dragonriding, campaign progress, and cosmetics make the game far more alt-friendly. By understanding how Renown works and the many cross-character benefits of the Dragonflight expansion, you’ll be able to enjoy all that the game has to offer with your entire roster of characters.