Can You Change Your Legendary in Shadowlands? A Comprehensive Guide
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The short answer is: partially, but not entirely. While you can’t completely rework your Shadowlands Legendary after crafting it, there are several aspects you can modify and improve upon. This article will break down the limitations and possibilities surrounding changes to your Legendaries, offering a clear understanding of the system and addressing common player concerns.
Understanding the Limitations
It’s crucial to understand what aspects of your Legendary are permanent once crafted. This avoids frustration and ensures you make informed decisions during the crafting process.
Static Secondary Stats
One of the most significant limitations is that the secondary stats on your Legendary are fixed. You cannot change them after the item has been created. Whether it’s Critical Strike, Haste, Mastery, or Versatility, the combination you choose at the time of crafting remains locked for the lifespan of that legendary piece. This emphasizes the importance of selecting secondary stats that best complement your chosen spec and playstyle early on.
Unchangeable Legendary Power
Another static element is the Legendary Power itself. Once you imprint a specific power onto a base item, that power is permanent. You cannot swap it for a different one. This makes choosing the correct legendary power crucial when initially crafting your gear.
No Missive Changes
Missives, which are used during the crafting process to influence which secondary stats are applied, are also not changeable. Once you use them during the crafting process, you cannot swap them out for other missives later. This means that if you choose a missive that does not line up with what you end up needing, you will not be able to swap it out.
No Swapping of Legendaries
You cannot ask Customer Support to swap a legendary for another. If you have crafted the wrong piece or power, you will not be able to get help from Customer Support to swap the legendary for another.
What You Can Change About Your Legendary
While the foundational aspects remain static, there are a few areas where you can modify your Legendary item.
Upgrading Your Legendary
The primary way to “change” your legendary is through upgrading its rank. You can take your crafted Legendary to the Runecarver in Torghast and use various materials to upgrade it. Upgrading increases the item level and the primary stat (e.g., Intellect, Agility, Strength) of the legendary, making it more powerful. However, remember that upgrading will not change the legendary power, secondary stats or missives.
Equipping Unity
With the introduction of Patch 9.2, players gained access to the Unity Runecarving Power. This covenant-specific legendary power can be equipped alongside one other crafted Shadowlands Legendary power, circumventing the normal restriction of only having one legendary equipped. Critically, your second legendary must be Unity, and you cannot use two legendaries of your choice. It does, however, allow you to increase the raw power that your character possesses.
Slot Choice for Unity
You have the flexibility to craft the Unity legendary in a slot that suits your gear. You can use any slot (excluding weapons or trinkets) for Unity, up to item level 291. Some popular slots include the Waist and Feet, or even a ring as those come with auto sockets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 commonly asked questions about changing your Legendaries in Shadowlands:
1. Can destroying a legendary refund the materials?
Yes, destroying a legendary will refund the Soul Ash, Soul Cinders, and Cosmic Flux you spent on it. However, the base item and missives are not refunded.
2. How do I upgrade my legendary?
You can upgrade your Legendary at the Runecarver in Torghast, using resources like Soul Ash, Soul Cinders, and Cosmic Flux.
3. Can I have two of my choice of legendary powers?
No, you cannot equip two legendary powers of your choosing. You can only equip one of your choice, along with the Unity legendary power.
4. What is the item level of the Unity legendary?
The crafted Unity legendary can be up to item level 291.
5. How can I get two legendaries?
You can get two legendaries by crafting the Memory of Unity and equipping it alongside another crafted legendary.
6. What is the maximum rank for legendaries in Shadowlands?
Legendaries can be upgraded to Rank 7, although ranks 5 and 6 are far more common.
7. What materials are needed to craft a Rank 7 Legendary?
Crafting a Rank 7 Legendary requires a Rank 7 base item, the Legendary Power of your choice, Missives for secondary stats, 5,150 Soul Ash, 1,650 Soul Cinders, and 2,000 Cosmic Flux.
8. Can the Unity Legendary be crafted in any slot?
Yes, the Unity Legendary can be crafted in any slot except weapons or trinkets.
9. Is it possible to reroll a legendary for a better roll?
No, you cannot reroll a legendary. The stats are fixed on each legendary.
10. Can I change stats on a legendary?
No, secondary stats are permanent once crafted. This applies even when you upgrade the legendary.
11. Are Shadowlands Legendaries disabled in Dragonflight?
Yes, Shadowlands Legendaries are disabled outside of Shadowlands zones in Dragonflight.
12. Can I get duplicate Legendary Powers?
Yes, you can get duplicate legendary powers unless buying them from the vendor. These duplicates can be used for upgrading gear down the road.
13. Can the Cord of Unity be upgraded?
No, the Cord of Unity bought at item level 291 is not upgradeable, if bought as a non-legendary piece. To upgrade it, you have to make it a legendary using the Memory of Unity at the Runecarver.
14. Is there a limit on crafted gear in Shadowlands?
Yes, you can only equip one Shadowlands Crafted item at a time, not including your two legendary slots.
15. Where do Legendaries drop?
Legendaries can be acquired from the Runecarver, but can also drop from dungeons with a 100% drop rate. Some powers also drop from world bosses.
Conclusion
While you can’t freely alter every aspect of your Shadowlands Legendaries after crafting, there are still ways to enhance them. Focusing on the correct secondary stats and legendary power from the outset is critical, as these remain constant. However, by upgrading and choosing slots strategically, you can maximize their impact on your character’s power. Understanding these nuances will help you make informed decisions and get the most out of the Shadowlands Legendary system.