How Do You Get a Mythic Keystone in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight?
Getting your hands on a Mythic Keystone is your ticket to the challenging and rewarding world of Mythic+ dungeons in World of Warcraft. These keystones unlock progressively more difficult versions of dungeons, offering better loot and a true test of your skills. The primary method of obtaining a Mythic Keystone is by completing a Mythic 0 dungeon for the first time after a weekly reset. However, there are several ways to obtain one, and understanding these methods is key to consistent progression in the end-game content. Let’s explore how to consistently acquire these vital tools.
Where to Find Your Mythic Keystone
The process of getting a Mythic Keystone isn’t overly complex, but it is essential to know all the possible avenues:
Completing a Mythic 0 Dungeon
The most reliable way to get your first Mythic Keystone each week is by completing a Mythic 0 (M0) dungeon. These are the standard Mythic difficulty versions of the current expansion’s dungeons. Upon your first completion of an M0 for the week, you will receive a Mythic+ Keystone. This keystone starts at a +2 level. It is important to note that M0 dungeons only exist for the current expansion, which is Dragonflight at the time of writing. You will not get a key from completing M0 dungeons from past expansions.
Here’s a list of Dragonflight dungeons from which you can get a key upon completing as M0:
- Ruby Life Pools
- Nokhud Offensive
- Algeth’ar Academy
- Azure Vault
- Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr
- Brackenhide Hollow
- Halls of Infusion
- Neltharus
Looting Your Great Vault
Another consistent method of obtaining a Mythic Keystone is through the Great Vault. If you successfully completed at least one Mythic+ dungeon during the previous week, you will have an option to choose loot from the Great Vault at the weekly reset. Additionally, it will also grant a Mythic Keystone for the current week. This ensures that players engaged in Mythic+ dungeons are continually provided with keys to continue progressing.
Completing a Mythic+ Dungeon
Each time you complete a Mythic+ dungeon, you will receive a new Mythic Keystone for the next run. If you complete the dungeon within the timer, your key will be for a random dungeon of the same level, or potentially a higher level. However, if you fail to complete the dungeon within the timer, or if the keyholder leaves before the dungeon is completed, the keystone downgrades by one level. For instance, a +5 key would become a +4 key. Additionally, the dungeon will be a different one from the one you just ran.
Lindormi in Valdrakken
If for some reason you don’t receive a Mythic Keystone from the other means, Lindormi, located outside the bank in Valdrakken, may grant you one. This serves as a backup method if you somehow have been skipped over by the system. It’s important to note that Lindormi will likely not grant you a key if you already possess one.
Postmaster Delivery
If your inventory is full when a Keystone is looted, it will be sent to you by the Postmaster via in-game mail. This is a backup mechanism to make sure you never miss out on getting your key.
Activating Your Mythic Keystone
To activate a Mythic Plus dungeon, follow these simple steps:
- Enter the designated Mythic difficulty dungeon.
- Locate the Font of Power, a bronze object near the dungeon entrance.
- Place your Mythic Keystone into the Font of Power.
- Click activate.
- A ten-second countdown will begin before the key activates and the timer starts.
What Happens if You Fail a Mythic Keystone?
Failing a Mythic+ run can be frustrating, but it’s not the end of the world. There are two main consequences for failing a Mythic Keystone:
- Downgraded Keystone: If you do not complete the dungeon within the timer, the keystone will downgrade by one level. You’ll receive a new keystone for a random dungeon, but one level lower than the previous. For example, failing a +7 will grant you a +6.
- Keyholder Leaves: If the player who used the keystone leaves the dungeon before completion, the keystone also downgrades, similar to failing the timer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to help clarify any remaining uncertainties about Mythic Keystones:
1. Can I have more than one Mythic Keystone?
No, you can only possess one Mythic Keystone at a time. You cannot stack them or hold multiples in your inventory. If you receive a new key from the vault, completing a dungeon, or Lindormi, and you have one in your inventory, it will override your previous one.
2. Can I trade my Mythic Keystone?
No, generally, Mythic Keystones cannot be traded. The only exception is if you have a lower level key than the previous run. For example, if you have a +8 and complete a +9, you cannot trade the +9 key to a friend. However, if you complete the +9 and receive a +9 for another dungeon you can drop the +9 and let someone else in your group take it.
3. What is a Mythic 0 dungeon?
A Mythic 0 (M0) dungeon is the standard Mythic difficulty version of a dungeon. It is harder than Heroic difficulty but not as difficult as Mythic+. Completing it for the first time each week gives you a Mythic+ Keystone. They are queue-able as well with group finder.
4. How do I get a higher-level Mythic Keystone?
Complete Mythic+ dungeons within the timer. Doing so grants you a new key that is the same level as the dungeon you just completed (if your key was not a higher level) or even higher. You can then use this higher key to challenge a more difficult dungeon. If you don’t beat the timer, you will get a key one level lower.
5. What happens if I complete a Mythic+ dungeon but don’t beat the timer?
You’ll receive a new Mythic Keystone, but it will be one level lower than the keystone you used. The dungeon will also be a different one.
6. How many Mythic 0 dungeons are there in Dragonflight?
There are eight Mythic 0 dungeons available in Dragonflight: Ruby Life Pools, Nokhud Offensive, Algeth’ar Academy, Azure Vault, Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr, Brackenhide Hollow, Halls of Infusion, and Neltharus.
7. How many people do you need for a Mythic+ dungeon?
You need a group of five players to complete a Mythic+ dungeon, making it a cooperative team activity. Roles are generally composed of 1 tank, 1 healer, and 3 damage dealers.
8. Can I change my Mythic Keystone?
Yes, you can downgrade your keystone using the NPC next to the Great Vault, and at the end of each Mythic+ dungeon you can change it to a different random one of the same difficulty (unless your key was higher).
9. What is a good Mythic+ rating to aim for?
A Mythic+ rating of 2000 is equivalent to completing a +15 dungeon within the timer for both Tyrannical and Fortified affixes. This means that you can do a +14 in one dungeon, and replace it with a +16 in another and still achieve the 2000.
10. What is the easiest Dragonflight Mythic+ dungeon?
Shadowmoon Burial Grounds is considered one of the easiest Mythic+ dungeons in Dragonflight due to having only four bosses.
11. What happens if you cheat on Keystones?
Any form of cheating or plagiarism in the context of the Keystone Exams, or any other educational context, results in severe consequences like failing the exam or the course.
12. What does KSM stand for?
KSM stands for Keystone Master. It is an achievement earned by achieving a 2000 Mythic+ rating for the season. It rewards you with a mount.
13. Is Mythic 0 hard in Dragonflight?
Mythic 0 dungeons in Dragonflight are not exceptionally difficult, but they require more coordination and awareness compared to Heroic dungeons. They are not a queue-able system like LFG so you will need to apply to groups or form your own.
14. What is the LFM+ add-on?
LFM+ (Looking for Mythic Plus) is an addon that enhances the default LFG UI, streamlining the process of finding or creating Mythic+ groups.
15. What rewards do you get for 2400 Mythic+ rating?
Reaching a 2400 Mythic+ rating in Dragonflight allows you to fully upgrade your Mythic+ gear, maxing out the item level to 415.
By understanding these methods and nuances, you can reliably obtain and use Mythic Keystones to consistently progress in the engaging world of Mythic+ dungeons in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight.