How to Grind Covenant Renown: A Comprehensive Guide

Grinding Covenant Renown is a core part of the World of Warcraft: Shadowlands experience, and it’s essential for unlocking powerful rewards and progressing through the story. The process involves engaging with various in-game activities that reward Renown, the currency used to increase your standing with your chosen Covenant. Essentially, to grind Covenant Renown, you’ll need to consistently complete activities like:

• Weekly Covenant Callings: These are the primary source of Renown. They are essentially weekly quests that task you with various objectives in the Shadowlands zones.
• Killing the Weekly World Boss: Each week, a world boss spawns in one of the Shadowlands zones. Defeating it contributes to your Renown progression.
• Completing Levels in Torghast: Runs through Torghast, the ever-changing tower, will give you Renown.
• Completing Dungeons: Random dungeons and LFR (Looking for Raid) runs will reward you with Renown. You can also do specific Covenant dungeon quests which provide reputation.
• Campaign Quests: Progressing through your Covenant’s campaign storyline also gives you Renown.

The main key is consistency. Each week the maximum Renown you can achieve increases until you hit the cap of 80, meaning that by staying active with the core activities your character will level up. Focus on these primary methods and over time you will get your Renown level up to the maximum. Let’s dive deeper into how you can optimize your Renown grind.

Optimizing Your Renown Grind

While simply completing the above activities will get you there, some strategies can help you earn Renown more efficiently:

Prioritize Weekly Quests

The weekly quests like Replenish the Reservoir and Shaping Fate should be your first focus each week. They offer significant Renown rewards compared to other activities. Be sure to pick these up as soon as they become available.

Focus on Dungeon Quests

Each week, you are offered specific dungeon quests which give Renown from your chosen covenant, completing these will help you to gain more Renown per week.

Campaign Consistency

Continue working through your Covenant’s campaign quests. These quests not only advance the story but are a steady source of Renown. Pay attention to the story progression, as some points may provide substantial Renown boosts.

Take Advantage of Catch-Up Mechanics

When you first start in Shadowlands you will receive catch up mechanics that help you gain a good amount of Renown very quickly. These are essential for starting off quickly and reaching the max level.

Be Consistent

The single most important aspect is staying consistent. Every week the max Renown level increases and by being consistent you will quickly reach the max level.

Covenant Renown Rewards

Reaching higher levels of Covenant Renown unlocks a wide array of rewards including:

• Soulbinds: Enhancing your character’s power by unlocking different tiers and traits.
• Adventurers for Scouting Map: Allowing you to send adventurers on missions to gain resources.
• Increased Item Levels for World Quests: Improving the rewards you get from open-world activities.
• Covenant-Specific Rewards: Including legendary recipes, pets, mounts, and transmogs.
• Campaign Chapters: Unlocking new parts of your Covenant’s storyline.

These rewards make the grind well worth your time. Understanding how to earn Renown efficiently will greatly enhance your Shadowlands experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the maximum Renown level in a Covenant?

The maximum Renown level for any Covenant in Shadowlands is 80. This cap increases incrementally each week.

2. Can I gain Renown if I am already at the maximum?

No, you cannot earn Renown if you are already at the maximum for your Covenant.

3. Is there a way to catch up on Renown on alts?

Yes, if you have reached Renown 80 on one character, you can purchase the Broker Mark of Distinction from Au’Dara in Oribos to instantly set your alt’s Renown to level 40.

4. What are the weekly Covenant quests that reward Renown?

The primary weekly quests are Replenish the Reservoir and Shaping Fate. These are essential for consistent Renown gain.

5. Do all dungeons give Renown?

Yes, queuing for and completing a random dungeon or LFR will award you with Renown. Completing Covenant specific quests is also another way to receive Renown from Dungeons.

6. How does Torghast contribute to Renown progression?

Completing levels within Torghast gives Renown, making it a useful activity for progression.

7. What are the main benefits of reaching Renown 80?

Reaching Renown 80 allows you to purchase the Broker Mark of Distinction for alts, unlocking all Covenant rewards, and completing your Covenant’s story.

8. Do heroic dungeons give Renown?

Yes, while not the fastest method, heroic dungeons can give you Renown. The higher your Renown the less you will receive from trivial content.

9. Are there any renown tokens I can use?

There are no tokens that will directly give you Renown. The Broker Mark of Distinction is the closest, but it sets your level to a certain point rather than giving you Renown.

10. Can I skip Covenant campaigns on alts?

If you have completed chapters one and two of a Covenant campaign on one character, you can skip those specific chapters on your alts. However, entire campaigns cannot be skipped.

11. Which are the four Covenants in Shadowlands?

The four Covenants are Kyrian, Necrolord, Night Fae, and Venthyr.

12. How is Renown calculated?

Renown is primarily earned through completing various activities like the ones mentioned above. Each activity grants a specific amount, and it is not based on any kind of score.

13. Does Renown gain change depending on content difficulty?

While you can get Renown from a variety of content, some activities such as weekly quests are always going to give you more, content that is more trivial will reward less Renown as your level increases.

14. Can I switch Covenants and keep my Renown progress?

You can switch Covenants, but you will lose all Renown progress with your previous Covenant and have to start again from level 1.

15. What happens when I switch to a new Covenant?

When you switch, you will need to start building Renown from scratch, complete new campaign quests, and unlock all of the new covenant’s rewards, as all of the progress from the previous Covenant is lost.

By using the information provided, you’ll be well-equipped to efficiently grind your Covenant Renown and unlock all the great rewards the Shadowlands have to offer. Stay consistent, prioritize the key activities, and enjoy your progression!