Can Alts Go Straight to Zereth Mortis?
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Yes, alts can go straight to Zereth Mortis after completing the first three chapters of the 9.2 story on their main character, allowing them to skip the initial quests and start at Chapter 4 with Pocopoc unlocked. To do this, alts must speak to Tal-Inara in Oribos on their alt character, who will then grant them access to Zereth Mortis and the benefits that come with it, including 1950 reputation and the ability to use their flying mounts after completing the Unlocking the Secrets achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Zereth! Mortis Access and Requirements
- How do I get to Zereth Mortis on alts?: A portal to Zereth Mortis is opened in Oribos after completing the quest This Old Waystone. If you left the new zone before completing this quest, you can return by speaking to Tal-Inara in Oribos.
- Is unlocking Zereth Mortis account-wide?: Players will be able to use their flying mounts in Zereth Mortis after completing the achievement Unlocking the Secrets, a series of six achievements, which will unlock Flying in the Zereth Mortis zones account-wide.
- What happens if I skip to Zereth Mortis?: The skip itself gives 1950 reputation instantly and puts you at the point where Pocopoc is unlocked, but you will lose out on any ciphers and the renown that you’d otherwise receive if you did those ZM quests leading up to Pocopoc.
About Covenant Campaigns and Requirements
- Do I need to do my covenant campaign on alts?: If you have at least one character on your account that has completed chapters one and two of their relevant covenant’s questline, it is possible to skip only those two chapters on an alternative character, but it is not possible to skip entire covenant campaigns.
- Do I need to complete Covenant campaign for Zereth Mortis?: Covenant campaign completion is not required for anything in Zereth Mortis, but you need to reach chapter 3 of the Korthia campaign to enter ZM.
- Can I skip Shadowlands campaign?: Yes, you can effectively skip the entire Shadowlands leveling campaign by leveling to 60 before ever entering the Shadowlands.
About Zereth Mortis Content and Rewards
- How fast can you complete the Covenant campaign?: The campaign consists of 9 specific parts, and you can complete every part in 30-40 minutes depending on your class and gameplay style.
- What is the max item level in Zereth Mortis?: The gear ilvl is based on your progress in Zereth Mortis when it comes to the new Cypher Console, with a maximum Cypher Equipment level of 6.
- Why farm rares in Zereth Mortis?: Rares are a good daily source of Cyphers of the First Ones and Cosmic Flux, used for the Cypher of the First Ones system and to fuel the Creation Catalyst/Legendary crafting.
About Reputation and Rewards
- Do regular quests in Zereth Mortis give rep?: Completing World Quests in Zereth Mortis gives 125 Reputation, with two World Quests per day initially available, and a third World Quest unlocked once you research the Cachial Understanding Cypher of the First Ones research.
- How rare is reputation in Zereth Mortis?: Killing most of the 29 rares available in Zereth Mortis gives 10 Reputation, once a day per rare, while the four rares that can spawn in the Endless Sands area grant 15 Reputation when killed.
About Account-Wide Benefits and Restrictions
- Is Zereth Mortis Flying account-bound?: Players will be able to use their flying mounts in Zereth Mortis after completing the achievement Unlocking the Secrets, which will unlock Flying in the Zereth Mortis zones account-wide.
- Can alts ride covenant mounts?: Covenant mounts are account-wide, and you have to be a “member” of the covenant to buy them, but you don’t have to be a member to use them.
- Are raid skips account-wide?: The skip works if any member of the raid has done the appropriate quest, but it’s not account-wide, and the player must be present in the raid personally.
About Zereth Mortis Campaign and Content
- How long is Zereth Mortis campaign?: The primary campaign is eight chapters long and covers the heroes’ arrival to Zereth Mortis, their search for a way to follow the Jailer into the Sepulcher of the First Ones and defeat him, the creation of a new Arbiter to restore balance to the realms of Death as a whole, and finally the ultimate fate of Sylvanas.