Changing Your Appearance in Dragonflight: A Comprehensive Guide

So, you’re venturing into the Dragon Isles and want to tweak your look? Whether it’s a fresh haircut or customizing your majestic dragon mount, Dragonflight offers plenty of ways to personalize your character and flying companions. Here’s everything you need to know about changing your appearance in this expansion.

Your Character’s Appearance: Back to Basics (But Better!)

The primary method for altering your character’s fundamental appearance in Dragonflight remains the trusty Barber Shop. Found in major cities like Stormwind and Orgrimmar, these establishments allow you to modify a range of features.

Barber Shop Customization Options

The Barber Shop provides the following customization options:

• Hair Style: Choose from a wide variety of hairstyles to suit your character’s personality.
• Hair Color: Experiment with different shades to find the perfect hue.
• Facial Features: Adjust your character’s face shape, eye color, and other details.
• Skin Color: Select a new skin tone to refresh your look.
• Gender (Body Type): In Dragonflight, you’ll find options for “Body 1” and “Body 2” instead of traditional gender labels. This allows for greater character customization regardless of gender identity.

Important Note: The Barber Shop does not allow you to change your character’s race or name. Those options require separate services available through the Blizzard store.

Dragonriding Customization: Soaring in Style

Dragonriding is a core feature of Dragonflight, and Blizzard has made it incredibly customizable. To alter your dragon’s appearance, you’ll need to visit specific locations called Rostrums of Transformation.

Rostrums of Transformation: Your Dragonriding Makeover Station

These Rostrums are scattered throughout the Dragon Isles. Here’s how to use them:

1. Locate a Rostrum: These platforms are clearly marked on the map and usually found near Dragonriding trainers or in key hub areas.
2. Interact with the Rostrum: Simply approach the Rostrum and interact with it (usually by right-clicking).
3. Customize Your Dragon: A user-friendly interface similar to the Barber Shop will appear, showcasing all available customization options for your Dragonriding mounts.

Unlocking Dragon Customization Options

Customization options for your Dragonriding mounts are unlocked through various activities:

• Dragonflight Dungeons: Completing dungeons may reward you with Drakewatcher Manuscripts.
• Quests: Many quests offer Drakewatcher Manuscripts as rewards.
• Renown: Increasing your Renown with different factions grants access to new customization options.
• Reputation: Similar to Renown, improving your Reputation unlocks various rewards, including Dragonriding customizations.
• Drakewatcher Manuscripts: These items, earned through various in-game activities, teach you new customization options.

Types of Dragon Customizations

Expect a wide array of customization options, including:

• Scales: Change the color and texture of your dragon’s scales. Different scale colors can be unlocked by achieving specific Renown ranks with factions such as the Skaara Tuskarr, Valdrakken Accord, and Maruuk Centaur.
• Horns: Modify the shape and style of your dragon’s horns.
• Armor: Equip different pieces of armor to enhance your dragon’s look.
• Tail: Alter the appearance of your dragon’s tail.
• Snout: Customize the dragon’s snout and facial features.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify the process of changing your appearance in Dragonflight:

1. Can I change my character’s name in Dragonflight?

   • No, you cannot change your character’s name directly in the game. This requires a paid Name Change service from the Blizzard Shop.

2. Can I change my character’s race in Dragonflight?

   • No, changing your race also requires a paid Race Change service from the Blizzard Shop.

3. Where can I find a Barber Shop in Dragonflight?

   • Barber Shops are located in major cities like Valdrakken and other established hubs in the Dragon Isles, as well as the classic capital cities like Stormwind and Orgrimmar.

4. Are Rostrums of Transformation available everywhere?

   • No, Rostrums of Transformation are located in specific areas within the Dragon Isles. Look for them near Dragonriding trainers and major hubs.

5. Do all Rostrums of Transformation offer the same customization options?

   • Yes, any Rostrum of Transformation you visit will allow you to customize all your Dragonriding mounts with any unlocked options.

6. How do I know if I’ve unlocked a new Dragonriding customization?

   • When you acquire a Drakewatcher Manuscript, it will inform you of the new customization option. You can also check your collection tab for unlearned appearances.

7. Can I change my Dragonriding mount’s appearance at any level?

   • Yes, as soon as you unlock Dragonriding, you can customize your mount at a Rostrum of Transformation.

8. Is there a limit to how many times I can change my appearance at the Barber Shop?

   • No, you can visit the Barber Shop as many times as you like, paying the in-game gold fee each time.

9. Do I need to pay to use the Rostrum of Transformation?

   • No, using the Rostrum of Transformation to customize your Dragonriding mount is free.

10. What happens if I accidentally learn a customization option I don’t want?

    • Once you learn a customization option, it’s permanently available. There’s no way to “unlearn” it.

11. Are there any class-specific or race-specific customizations in Dragonflight?

    • Yes, there are certain customizations that are specific to certain races and classes, offering unique looks and styles. These often come from class-specific quests or race-specific heritage armor.

12. How do I change my talent specialization in Dragonflight?

    • To change your talent specialization, open your talent tree (default keybind ‘N’). You can create and save different loadouts for different activities.

13. Can I change the gender of my character using an Appearance Change Token?

    • Appearance Change Tokens allow you to modify your character’s features such as hair style, hair color, skin color, facial features, and body type (formerly gender).

14. Where do I claim a WoW token?

    • After purchasing a Token from the Auction House, right-click the item in your inventory to open the Redemption window. You can choose to redeem your Token for 30 days of Game Time or Battle.net Balance.

15. What are the best resources to learn more about games?

    • The Games Learning Society is a great resource to learn more about game-based learning and game design. You can find valuable information and research on their website at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.

By utilizing these resources, you can fully personalize your character and Dragonriding mounts in Dragonflight, ensuring you stand out as you explore the Dragon Isles. Soar high and look good doing it!