How to Get Rid of Heart of Azeroth Items in World of Warcraft
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The simple answer is: you can destroy Heart of Azeroth items in World of Warcraft, but you cannot sell them to vendors or trade them to other players. Because the Heart of Azeroth and its associated Azerite armor became largely irrelevant after the Battle for Azeroth expansion, Blizzard implemented restrictions on how you can interact with these items. Their primary function now is often transmogrification or historical interest.
Understanding Why You Can’t Sell or Trade Them
The inability to sell or trade Heart of Azeroth armor is a deliberate design choice. Primarily, it’s because the Azerite traits on these items no longer function as intended outside of Battle for Azeroth content. Allowing players to sell or trade them could lead to confusion and potentially exploit situations, particularly with newer players who might not understand the limitations. Instead of a revenue stream, or valuable asset to give to another player, the armor is more of a collectible item that may provide a limited level boost in old raids.
How to Dispose of Heart of Azeroth Armor
Since selling isn’t an option, your primary method for getting rid of Azerite armor pieces is to simply destroy them. This is done the same way you destroy any other item in World of Warcraft:
- Open your inventory (default key: ‘B’).
- Locate the Azerite armor piece you want to get rid of.
- Drag the item out of your inventory window and onto the ground.
- A confirmation window will appear. Click ‘Yes’ to destroy the item.
Alternatively, you can:
- Open your inventory.
- Right-click the item.
- Select “Destroy“.
- Confirm by typing “delete” in the confirmation box.
Once you confirm, the item will be permanently removed from your inventory.
Alternatives to Destruction
While destroying is the most common option, consider these alternatives before you trash those old Azerite pieces:
Transmogrification
Even if the Azerite traits are useless, the armor’s appearance can still be valuable. Transmogrification allows you to change the appearance of your current gear to match the look of your Azerite armor. If you like the way a particular piece looks, visit a Transmogrifier NPC in any major city and save its appearance.
Bank Storage
If you’re a collector or simply like to keep things, you can store your Azerite armor in your bank. Bank space can be limited, but it’s an option for preserving items you might want to look back on in the future.
Void Storage
Similar to bank storage, Void Storage offers another place to keep unwanted items. You can access your Void Storage in major cities. Keep in mind that Void Storage removes all enchantments, gems, and reforges from your item.
Heart of Azeroth Amulet
The Heart of Azeroth itself, the amulet that powered the Azerite armor, is a special case. It’s deeply tied to your character’s progression during Battle for Azeroth. While you can’t destroy it or sell it, it continues to exist on your character.
FAQs About Heart of Azeroth Items
Here are some frequently asked questions related to the Heart of Azeroth and its associated items:
1. Can I still level up my Heart of Azeroth?
No, the Heart of Azeroth’s leveling system and Azerite traits are no longer active outside of Battle for Azeroth content. While you can still gain Artifact Power, it won’t have any functional effect on the item itself.
2. Do Azerite traits work in Timewalking?
While Azerite traits technically become active during Battle for Azeroth Timewalking events, their scaling is often significantly reduced. They’re unlikely to provide a substantial advantage compared to using gear appropriate for the Timewalking level.
3. What happens to my Azerite armor after Shadowlands, Dragonflight, and The War Within?
The Azerite armor remains in your inventory or bank/void storage, but its Azerite traits are inactive outside of Battle for Azeroth content and Timewalking events. Its main use becomes transmogrification.
4. Can I use Azerite armor for transmogrification?
Yes! Transmogrification is the primary reason to keep your Azerite armor. The appearances are still available to be applied to your current gear, regardless of expansion.
5. Is there any way to make gold from Azerite armor?
No. You cannot sell Azerite armor to vendors or other players. The only indirect way it could contribute to gold is through its aesthetic value for transmogrification, which might save you from buying new transmog appearances.
6. Does my Heart of Azeroth still grant stats?
The Heart of Azeroth itself provides a small amount of base stamina, which will remain active. However, the primary benefit – the Azerite traits – are inactive outside of Battle for Azeroth and Timewalking.
7. Are Azerite Essences still usable?
The Azerite Essences that you unlocked for your Heart of Azeroth will show in your spellbook, but they are not usable. These are legacy abilities and no longer have any impact on the game.
8. Where can I find Azerite armor?
Azerite armor drops from various sources within Battle for Azeroth content, including world quests, dungeons, raids, and emissary rewards. If you have a character leveled in that expansion, you can revisit it to collect transmog appearances.
9. What is the point of keeping my Heart of Azeroth?
The Heart of Azeroth itself primarily serves as a reminder of your progression during Battle for Azeroth. Its small stamina bonus may be helpful at very low levels, but it quickly becomes insignificant. It is also required for characters who wish to attempt content where the gear may be beneficial such as timewalking.
10. Can I equip Azerite armor on a low-level character?
Yes, you can equip Azerite armor on low-level characters, assuming they meet the level requirements on the item. However, the Azerite traits will not function until you are in Battle for Azeroth content or during Timewalking.
11. Does the Heart of Azeroth affect my item level?
The Heart of Azeroth does contribute to your overall item level. While the stats it provides are minimal at higher levels, equipping it will still raise your average item level.
12. Can I disenchant Azerite armor?
No, Azerite armor cannot be disenchanted. Your only option for disposal is to destroy it.
13. Is there an achievement for collecting all Azerite armor appearances?
While there isn’t a single achievement for collecting all Azerite armor appearances, there are achievements related to completing specific content that rewards Azerite armor. Earning these achievements requires completing the required quests, or defeating the appropriate bosses, and getting lucky enough to get the right item.
14. Will Azerite armor ever become relevant again?
It’s unlikely that Azerite armor will become directly relevant again in future expansions. Blizzard tends to introduce new systems each expansion, rendering older ones obsolete. However, its transmog value will always persist. It is possible that some future event could temporarily turn the Azerite traits back on, like Timewalking.
15. What is the best way to store lots of transmog gear, including Azerite armor?
Aside from your bank and void storage, consider creating alt characters specifically for storage. Each character has their own inventory and bank space, providing a significant amount of extra storage. It is also highly recommended that you use your Appearances tab in your Collections to automatically collect all transmog appearances as you get them to ensure that you don’t need to keep the items.
In conclusion, while you can’t sell or trade your Heart of Azeroth armor, you can destroy it, store it, or use it for transmogrification. Understanding these options allows you to manage your inventory effectively and preserve the appearances you enjoy.