Unveiling the Black Knight’s Fall: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting the Argent Tournament Questline
The journey to confront the infamous Black Knight in World of Warcraft begins with the Argent Tournament, a hub of chivalry, competition, and ultimately, conflict. While the Black Knight himself isn’t immediately the first opponent you’ll face, his presence is a looming shadow that drives much of the initial storyline. To start on this path, you don’t just jump straight into battling him; you embark on a structured questline that builds towards that eventual encounter. This article details how to begin this adventure and provides a host of frequently asked questions to guide you further.
Starting the Path to Confront the Black Knight
The Black Knight’s Fall doesn’t start as a standalone quest; it’s part of the larger Argent Tournament questline. The first step, therefore, is not to seek out the Black Knight directly, but rather to immerse yourself in the Argent Tournament itself. The journey begins with Justicar Mariel Trueheart.
Initiating the Argent Tournament Questline
- Reaching the Argent Tournament Grounds: To begin, you must first travel to the Argent Tournament Grounds located in Icecrown at coordinates /way 69.6 22.8.
- Seeking Justicar Mariel Trueheart: Once at the grounds, locate Justicar Mariel Trueheart. She will be your primary contact for starting the Argent Tournament questline. She isn’t a hidden NPC, and stands prominently at the entrance to the main tournament area.
- The Initial Questline: Talking to Justicar Mariel Trueheart will start you on a questline introducing the basics of jousting. You will receive a quest (or series of introductory quests) that will guide you through the process, including riding your Argent Warhorse and engaging in jousting practice. These initial quests will take you to your respective faction area, meaning you will have different versions of the same quest depending on if you are Alliance or Horde.
Key Steps To Starting The Black Knight’s Fall Questline:
- Level Requirement: You must be level 77 to begin the Argent Tournament questline.
- Location: Head to the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown.
- NPC Contact: Seek out Justicar Mariel Trueheart located at /way 69.6 22.8.
- Following the Quests: Follow the initial quests provided by Justicar Mariel Trueheart, which will teach you the basics of jousting and the tournament’s mechanics.
It is important to note that the Black Knight encounter is not the very first thing you’ll do in this area. You must progress through several stages of the tournament by performing dailies and quests before you eventually face the Black Knight. He is a significant antagonist within the tournament story, appearing as you rise through the ranks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions concerning the Argent Tournament and the Black Knight, to further aid your journey:
1. How do I unlock Argent Tournament dailies?
Most daily quests in the Argent Tournament become available as you rise through the ranks. Certain daily quests are also locked behind achieving Exalted reputation with the Silver Covenant (Alliance) or the Sunreavers (Horde).
2. Where is the Black Knight’s Gryphon?
The Black Knight’s Gryphon can be found near the eastern end of the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown, along with the Black Knight himself.
3. How do I start the Argent Crusade reputation grind?
To begin seriously grinding reputation with the Argent Crusade, you must first reach the Friendly status. This requires obtaining 3,000 reputation points. Achieving this will allow you to buy items from their quartermaster.
4. How long does the Argent Tournament take to complete?
The time it takes to complete the Argent Tournament varies, but a rough estimate can be around 70 days. The exact time will depend on how efficiently you play, and if you complete your dailies every day. It’s worth noting that the fastest way to complete is working towards the title Crusader to earn a maximum of 17 seals per day.
5. Where do Black Knights respawn?
Most Black Knights do not respawn. The only exception is Gwyn’s path to the Kiln of the First Flame, in Dark Souls not WoW. The Black Knight in the Argent Tournament is a unique scripted encounter, not a standard spawn.
6. Where is the Black Knight Sword?
The Black Knight Sword is a recurring item in the Dark Souls series and not available in World of Warcraft. In Dark Souls, it’s typically located behind an illusory wall in a specific area.
7. Where is the Black Knight Glaive?
Similar to the sword, the Black Knight Glaive is another weapon found in the Dark Souls series and not present in World of Warcraft. It can be found in the boss arena where you fight Champion Gundyr, in Dark Souls.
8. What do I feed the Yeti at the Argent Tournament?
At the Argent Tournament, Savinia Loresong asks you to bring her 3 pieces of North Sea Shark Meat as food for a yeti.
9. How many Champion’s Seals can I earn per day?
You can earn a maximum of 17 Champion’s Seals per day by completing all available daily quests, selecting the Champion’s Purse reward (at 1 seal per) and clearing Heroic Trial of the Champion for an additional 3 seals.
10. How do I get the title “of Darnassus”?
To obtain the “of Darnassus” title, you must become a Champion of the Argent Tournament and declare your allegiance to the Darnassus faction, which is one of the champion options within the tournament.
11. How do I unlock the Silver Covenant?
You unlock the Silver Covenant faction through reputation gains. Exalted status with the Silver Covenant is primarily achieved by completing Argent Tournament daily quests. It generally takes a month if you begin with no previous reputation gains.
12. How do I get an Argent Mount?
Paladins can purchase the Argent Charger from Dame Evniki Kapsalis at the Argent Tournament after completing the Exalted Argent Champion of the Horde/Alliance meta achievement.
13. How do I get the Crusader title?
The Crusader title is rewarded upon achieving the Exalted Argent Champion of the Alliance/Horde achievement by obtaining exalted reputation with the Argent Crusade. Unlocking this achievement also unlocks Crusader daily quests at the tournament.
14. Which Black Knight Weapon is the best?
This question doesn’t apply to World of Warcraft, as the Black Knight weapons are primarily found in the Dark Souls series. However, within Dark Souls, the Black Knight Halberd is considered by many to be one of the best weapons available.
15. Where do I spend Champion’s Writs?
Champion’s Writs are exchanged for a factional Commendation Badge from the quartermasters in the Silver Covenant Pavilion or the Sunreaver Pavilion at a ratio of 1 writ per badge. This provides 250 reputation with the chosen faction.
Conclusion
The journey to face the Black Knight is a rewarding one that involves progressing through the Argent Tournament by completing quests and daily activities. By following the steps to initiate the questline and addressing common questions, you will be well-equipped to delve into the tournament and confront the Black Knight. Remember, patience and persistence are key to achieving your goals in this challenging but ultimately fulfilling endgame content.