How do I change my covenant ability?
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To change your covenant ability, you can simply talk to an NPC and switch to a different covenant, with the change being instantaneous, although this freedom to switch is only available after reaching Renown 80 with any covenant on your account, at which point you can freely swap between covenants without losing progress. Changing covenant abilities is a straightforward process that allows players to experiment with different covenants and find the one that best suits their playstyle, with the ability to switch back and forth as many times as desired.
Understanding Covenant Abilities
Covenant abilities are a key part of the World of Warcraft experience, offering players unique abilities and powers that can enhance their gameplay and provide a competitive edge, with each of the four covenants – Kyrian, Necrolord, Night Fae, and Venthyr – offering distinct abilities and playstyles.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the steps to change my covenant ability?
To change your covenant ability, talk to the covenant emissary in Oribos and confirm that you want to change covenants, after which you will be able to switch to a different covenant and gain access to its unique abilities and powers.
2. Will I lose my renown if I switch covenants?
No, you will not lose your renown if you switch covenants, as renown is account-wide and will remain intact even if you switch to a different covenant, allowing you to freely experiment with different covenants without penalty.
3. Can I use covenant abilities outside of Shadowlands?
No, covenant abilities will be disabled outside Shadowlands content when Dragonflight launches, and will only be available in Shadowlands zones and content, although some covenants may have abilities that can be used in other areas.
4. How do I get covenant abilities?
You can get covenant abilities by joining a covenant at max level, which will grant you access to the covenant’s signature abilities and class-specific abilities, along with other unique rewards and powers.
5. Why can’t I use my covenant ability?
You may not be able to use your covenant ability if you have not yet unlocked it, or if you are outside of Shadowlands content, in which case the ability will be disabled, or if you have overridden it with a talent or another ability.
6. Can I switch covenants without losing progress?
Yes, you can switch covenants without losing progress, as long as you have reached Renown 80 with any covenant on your account, after which you can freely swap between covenants without penalty.
7. What are the four covenants in Shadowlands?
The four covenants in Shadowlands are Kyrian, Necrolord, Night Fae, and Venthyr, each offering unique abilities, powers, and playstyles.
8. How do I preview my covenant abilities?
You can preview your covenant abilities by talking to the covenant ambassador during the Choosing Your Purpose quest, and selecting the option to test the covenant abilities again.
9. Can I join more than one covenant?
No, you can only join one covenant at a time, although you can switch to a different covenant at any time after reaching Renown 80 with any covenant on your account.
10. What is the max renown in covenant?
The max renown in covenant is 80, which can be earned through weekly quests, campaign quests, and other activities, and is required to unlock the ability to freely switch between covenants.
11. Do covenants matter anymore in WoW?
Yes, covenants are still an important part of the World of Warcraft experience, offering unique abilities, powers, and playstyles that can enhance gameplay and provide a competitive edge.
12. How do I get legendary powers in covenant?
You can get legendary powers in covenant by purchasing the Legendary Powers Catch-Up System item from Renown quartermasters at your Covenant Sanctum, which requires 35 Grateful Offerings and 4 Anima streams permanently reinforced.
13. Can I upgrade my covenant legendary?
No, the Legendary belt’s item level of 265 is final and cannot be upgraded, although you can switch to a different covenant legendary if you prefer.
14. How do I unlock covenant sets?
You can unlock covenant sets by reaching Renown 80 with the corresponding covenant, and then obtaining the covenant armor set for your preferred armor type.
15. Are covenant abilities disabled in pre-patch?
Yes, covenant abilities will be disabled outside Shadowlands content in the pre-patch, and will only be available in Shadowlands zones and content, although some covenants may have abilities that can be used in other areas.