Can I Buy Soul Ash in World of Warcraft? Your Definitive Guide
The short answer is: it’s complicated, but yes, indirectly, you can “buy” Soul Ash for your alternate characters (alts). The primary method is through the Packaged Soul Ash item obtainable by reaching specific milestones on a main character. Later in Shadowlands, you can also get it from the Bag of Explored Souls. However, there are nuances and limitations to understand. Let’s delve into the specifics of acquiring this crucial resource and answer all your burning questions.
Understanding Soul Ash and Its Importance
Soul Ash is a vital currency in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, essential for crafting and upgrading Legendary gear. These powerful items offer significant stat boosts and unique abilities, making them highly desirable for players aiming to optimize their character’s performance. Initially, Soul Ash could only be obtained by running Torghast, Tower of the Damned, a procedurally generated dungeon. Later, the Bag of Explored Souls was added as another method to acquire Soul Ash.
The “Buying” Soul Ash Conundrum: Packaged Soul Ash
You can’t walk up to a vendor and directly purchase Soul Ash with gold. The “buying” aspect comes in two forms:
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Packaged Soul Ash: This item, sold by Bonesmith Heirmir at Keeper’s Respite in Korthia, allows you to transfer Soul Ash between characters on your account. To unlock this option, you must first clear a Layer 9 or higher wing in Torghast on any character. This unlocks the vendor on all characters on your account. This does not allow you to “buy” soul ash directly, but rather allows a main character to transfer it to other characters on your account.
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Bag of Explored Souls: This item is sold by Vilo in Zereth Mortis for 3,000 Cosmic Flux. The bag contains 5,150 Soul Ash and 1,650 Soul Cinders, enough to craft a Rank 7 Legendary.
The key is that you still need to earn the Soul Ash initially. The “buying” is merely a process of redistributing it among your alts, and the bag itself requires gathering another currency.
How to Maximize Your Soul Ash Acquisition
- Complete higher layers in Torghast: Clearing a higher layer automatically awards you the Soul Ash from all lower layers, optimizing your time and effort.
- Focus on both available wings each week: Both wings offer separate Soul Ash rewards, maximizing your weekly intake.
- Consider the Bag of Explored Souls: If you have an abundance of Cosmic Flux, purchasing the Bag of Explored Souls can be a quick way to catch up on Soul Ash and Soul Cinders.
- Renown matters: Reaching certain Renown levels can unlock additional quests or opportunities that reward Soul Ash.
- Stay informed: Keep an eye on patch notes and community guides for any changes to Soul Ash acquisition methods.
- Don’t skip content: Specific quests award Soul Ash that is not repeatable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Soul Ash
1. Can I buy Soul Cinders as well?
Yes, indirectly! Similar to Soul Ash, Packaged Soul Cinders can be bought from Bonesmith Heirmir in Korthia after meeting specific requirements. Also, buying a Bag of Explored Souls will grant you 1,650 Soul Cinders. Keep in mind the conversion rate for packaged soul cinders is not one to one, unlike packaged soul ash, costing 300 Soul Cinders to get 250.
2. How much Soul Ash does it cost to craft a Rank 7 (item level 291) Legendary?
Upgrading to Rank 7 requires both the Rank 6 Legendary, the new Rank 7 Base Item, and 2,000 Cosmic Flux. It does not directly use Soul Ash. To craft a new Rank 7 Legendary costs 5,150 Soul Ash and 1,650 Soul Cinders.
3. Where do I get Cosmic Flux?
Cosmic Flux can be obtained from various sources in Zereth Mortis, including world quests, daily quests, raid bosses, Mythic+ dungeons, and Torghast.
4. Is there a limit to how much Soul Ash I can hold?
No, there is no known limit to the amount of Soul Ash you can accumulate on a character.
5. How do I get Soul Ash if I hate Torghast?
While Torghast is the primary source, the Bag of Explored Souls provides a substantial amount. Also, completing lower layers is not required if a higher layer is cleared.
6. What happens if I disconnect during a Torghast run?
If you disconnect during a Torghast run, and your party kills the boss, you will get your Soul Ash upon login as long as you engaged in combat.
7. How much Soul Ash can I get per week from Torghast?
Players can earn up to 2080 Soul Ash each week by fully clearing both wings through layer 12.
8. Can I destroy a Legendary to get my Soul Ash back?
Yes, destroying the legendary will refund the Soul Ash, Soul Cinder, and Cosmic Flux you spent on it. You will not have the base item or missives refunded. Customer Support cannot refund items spent on crafting a legendary and cannot swap a legendary for another.
9. What is a Rank 7 Base Item, and where do I get it?
Rank 7 base items are required to upgrade legendaries to item level 291. They can be crafted by players with the appropriate profession (Leatherworking, Tailoring, Blacksmithing) who have learned the recipes. The recipes are obtained from researching patterns in Zereth Mortis.
10. Do I need Soul Ash to upgrade to Rank 7?
No, upgrading a Rank 6 legendary to Rank 7 requires Cosmic Flux and a Rank 7 base item, but not Soul Ash. If you are crafting a new Rank 7 legendary, you will need to get Soul Ash.
11. Why am I not getting Soul Ash after completing a Torghast run?
Ensure you loot the Soul Ash manually at the end of the run. If you still don’t receive it, check your chat log upon your next login. It should be automatically applied to your character.
12. How do I unlock Bonesmith Heirmir and the Packaged Soul Ash?
Reach Renown 44 and complete the questline on any character to unlock Bonesmith Heirmir on any character on your account. To buy a Packaged Soul Ash you need to unlock the 9th layer of Torghast (Clear Layer 8 with 4+ Gem on ANY character).
13. Can I send Packaged Soul Ash to any of my characters?
Yes, once you unlock the vendor and purchase the Packaged Soul Ash, you can send it to any of your characters on any realm.
14. What are Soul Cinders used for?
Soul Cinders are used alongside Soul Ash to craft and upgrade Legendaries at Rank 5 and above.
15. How can I stay up-to-date on changes to Soul Ash acquisition?
Keep an eye on official World of Warcraft patch notes, community forums, and reliable WoW news websites like Wowhead and Icy Veins.
Conclusion: Soul Ash and Your Legendary Journey
While you can’t directly purchase Soul Ash with gold, the methods described above – Packaged Soul Ash and the Bag of Explored Souls – provide valuable avenues for distributing this crucial resource among your characters. Focus on maximizing your weekly Torghast runs, exploring Zereth Mortis for Cosmic Flux, and understanding the Renown system to optimize your Legendary crafting journey. Understanding the mechanics of the game, its challenges, and its rewards can enhance the learning experience, a subject often discussed within the Games Learning Society framework. Visit GamesLearningSociety.org for more information on the intersection of education and gaming.