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Why Am I Not Getting a Keystone? A Comprehensive Guide to Mythic+ Keystones in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight

If you’re diving into the challenging and rewarding world of Mythic+ dungeons in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and find yourself scratching your head wondering, “Why am I not getting a keystone?”, you’re not alone. This guide will break down the various reasons why you might be missing out on your Mythic Keystone, and how to resolve these common issues.

The most straightforward answer to the question “Why am I not getting a keystone?” is usually one of the following:

You haven’t earned one yet this week: Mythic Keystones are not guaranteed drops from all activities. If you have not yet completed a method to receive a keystone for the week, you will not have one.
Your inventory was full: If your bags were overflowing when you last earned a keystone, it won’t just vanish. Instead, it will be sent to you via the in-game Postmaster. Check your mail!
You may need to do a UI Reset: Sometimes, old interface settings can cause issues displaying the keystone. A reset will resolve this issue.
You accidentally deleted your keystone: If you suspect this is the case, you can try to recover the item through the Battle.net Item Restoration service.
It’s the start of the week and you haven’t done your weekly reset activities yet: Most methods to obtain a new keystone are weekly, which can mean that if it is the reset, you won’t yet have earned the new one.
You are looking in the wrong place: Keystones will appear in the player’s bags. If it was sent by the postmaster, it may appear in mail. Be sure you are looking in all locations.

Now, let’s dive deeper into how you acquire these elusive keys and what else could be going wrong.

Understanding Mythic Keystones

Before we address the problems, let’s ensure we understand the basics. Mythic Keystones are items that allow players to participate in Mythic+ dungeons, a dynamic and escalating difficulty system that offers progressively better rewards. These dungeons are not the same as standard Mythic difficulty dungeons; they offer unique challenges and rewards.

How to Obtain a Mythic Keystone

There are several ways to obtain a Mythic Keystone, each of which has specific requirements:

Completing a Mythic Dungeon: Finishing a non-keystone Mythic dungeon (a Mythic 0) will award you a level 2 Keystone for a random dungeon. Note that this only applies to Dragonflight dungeons. Dungeons from other expansions will not award a keystone upon completion.
Participating in a Mythic+ Dungeon: By participating in a Mythic+ dungeon using another player’s key, you will also receive a level 2 Keystone.
Looting the Great Vault: If you completed at least one Mythic+ dungeon during the previous week, you have a chance to receive a keystone from the Great Vault during the weekly reset.
Lindormi in Valdrakken: If, for some reason, you have not received a keystone after completing a Mythic Dungeon, speak to Lindormi outside of the bank in Valdrakken; she will provide you with a keystone.
The Postmaster: As mentioned earlier, if your inventory was full when looting the keystone, the Postmaster will send it to you.
Downgrade NPC: You can visit an NPC near the Great Vault to downgrade your key if you are struggling with the difficulty. If your key is still too high of a difficulty you can continue to downgrade until it is of your desired difficulty.

What Happens If You Lose or Delete Your Keystone?

Accidents happen. If you deleted your keystone, don’t panic. You can attempt to recover it using the Battle.net Item Restoration service. However, if you were to delete your current key, you would not be able to obtain a new one until the weekly reset.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Mythic Keystones

To further clarify the mystery surrounding Mythic Keystones, here are 15 frequently asked questions that cover various aspects of the system:

1. Can I change my keystone?

Yes, you can! At the end of each Mythic+ dungeon, you can change your keystone to a different random one at the same level (unless you have completed the dungeon successfully with your key; in this case you will receive a higher key). Additionally, an NPC near the Great Vault offers the option to downgrade your keystone if you find it too challenging.

2. How many times can I run a Mythic+ dungeon?

There are no lockouts for Mythic+ dungeons. You can run them as many times as you want as long as at least one person in your party has a Mythic Keystone.

3. What level Mythic+ drops Hero gear?

Hero Gear drops from Mythic+ dungeons at item levels 428-441. Champion Gear (item level 415-437) and Mythic Gear (starts at 444 and cannot be upgraded) are also possible.

4. How do I get a high Mythic+ rating?

To achieve a 2000 Mythic+ rating, you will need to complete every dungeon at a +15 or higher, for both Tyrannical and Fortified weeks. A score of 2500 requires completing even higher level keystones.

5. Why am I not getting loot from mythic dungeons?

Mythic dungeons have a weekly lockout. If you’ve already looted a boss in a standard mythic dungeon in a given week, you won’t get loot from it again until the weekly reset. Keep in mind that loot is random, and even if not locked out, you are not guaranteed to receive loot.

6. What is the easiest Mythic+ dungeon in Dragonflight?

Many players consider Shadowmoon Burial Grounds to be one of the easiest Mythic+ dungeons in Dragonflight because of its relatively small size and only four bosses.

7. What happens if you fail a Mythic+ key?

If you fail to complete a Mythic+ dungeon within the timer, or if the character with the key leaves the dungeon prematurely, your keystone will downgrade by one level and be a random different dungeon.

8. How long does a Keystone Exam take?

This question refers to a completely different game and topic. There is no such “keystone exam” in World of Warcraft.

9. How hard are Mythic+ dungeons?

Mythic+ dungeons start with +0 keys, which are more challenging than Heroic dungeons, and increase in difficulty all the way to 20+ keys. They offer increasingly greater challenges for even the most experienced players.

10. What is the easiest class for beginners in Dragonflight?

For beginners, Hunters are a great option thanks to their simplicity and versatility. Paladins are also a good choice as they can fill various roles, including tanking, healing, and DPS.

11. Is leveling alts easier in Dragonflight?

Yes, thanks to the Dragon Isles Adventuring system, World Quests, and side quests, leveling up alternative characters in Dragonflight is easier than ever before.

12. Which is the best easiest healer class in Dragonflight?

Holy Priest is often considered one of the easiest healers to pick up and play.

13. Can I farm Mythic 0 dungeons for gear?

No, Mythic 0 dungeons have a weekly lockout. This means you cannot farm them repeatedly for loot as you can with Mythic+ dungeons.

14. How does Mythic Keystone loot work?

When a Mythic+ dungeon is successfully completed, all players receive loot. Beating the timer results in a new higher level keystone for the person who used the key, and two pieces of loot at an appropriate ilvl.

15. How many players get Keystone Master?

Approximately 25% of level 70 players get the Keystone Master achievement in a given season. This achievement requires completing a +15 or higher mythic dungeon within the time limit. The seasonal feat of strength requires a 2000 mythic+ score.

Conclusion

Mythic Keystones are essential for participating in the high-stakes world of Mythic+ dungeons. If you find yourself without one, understanding how they are obtained, the common issues that prevent you from getting them, and the various mechanics of this system will greatly enhance your experience. By double-checking your inventory, Postmaster, and weekly activities, and by using this guide, you’ll be back to pushing keys in no time!