How Many Syndicate Emblems Do I Need?
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The short answer is: you need approximately 27 Syndicate Emblems to reach Friendly status with the guards in World of Warcraft Classic. However, it’s advisable to pick up around 30 emblems to ensure you have enough to complete this initial reputation grind. This is based on player reports and experiences.
Understanding Syndicate Emblems and Their Purpose
Syndicate Emblems are a key component in gaining reputation with the Ravenholdt faction, a group that focuses on stealth and subterfuge. The emblems themselves are not used as currency to purchase items but are used to gain favor with the Ravenholdt guards in order to gain reputation. This is a classic WoW system where reputation gains are tied to quest turn ins or in this case specific items. These items are obtained through a very rogue-like method: pickpocketing. Once a syndicate member has an emblem stolen from them, this leads to an internal “resolution”.
Where To Obtain Syndicate Emblems
The best location to farm these emblems is south of the Ravenholdt Manor, around Durnhold Keep. Here, you’ll find numerous Syndicate mobs who are ripe for the picking (literally). Be aware that these are humanoids and are not easily slain without the specific character classes that excel in damage dealing.
How to Use Syndicate Emblems
Once you’ve gathered your stash of emblems, head back to the Ravenholdt Manor. Instead of finding a quest giver for a typical turn in you will want to look for one of the guards posted outside the building. Give the emblems to them one at a time. This process can be time consuming if you are trying to acquire large amounts of emblems but the turn in process is what it is. After enough emblems have been handed in, you will attain a higher reputation level. This is a requirement for gaining access to more of the rewards offered by the Ravenholdt Faction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What happens after reaching Friendly status?
Reaching Friendly status with Ravenholdt opens up further opportunities for reputation gain, mostly through lockbox turn-ins. You will also gain access to new quests that become available as your reputation increases.
2. How many Heavy Junkboxes are needed for Exalted reputation?
To move from Revered to Exalted with Ravenholdt, you’ll need to turn in a whopping 1400 Heavy Junkboxes. This is a considerable time investment. Lockbox turn ins are one of the only ways for non-rogues to gain Ravenholdt reputation so you will need to either be a rogue or hire someone who is.
3. Are there other quests to gain Ravenholdt reputation besides lockboxes?
For non-rogues, lockbox turn-ins are the primary method of gaining reputation with Ravenholdt. Rogues have other class-specific quests, but even they will rely heavily on lockbox turn-ins for the later levels of reputation.
4. How do you acquire Heavy Junkboxes?
Heavy Junkboxes are primarily obtained by pickpocketing humanoids in Lower Blackrock Spire (LBRS). The Orcs there are an excellent source for these boxes and the LBRS map is relatively easy to navigate. The location is also easily reached by either the Horde or the Alliance.
5. Can I sell Heavy Junkboxes on the Auction House?
No, Heavy Junkboxes are not sellable on the Auction House. You’ll need to trade them directly to other players, typically by shouting in trade chat, or if you are a rogue, using them to grind the rep yourself.
6. What is the Obsidian Key, and how does it relate to reputation?
The Obsidian Key is a crafted item that grants a significant amount of Ravenholdt reputation upon completion of the key crafting quest. The first key you create each week gives a huge boost (around 2500 reputation), while subsequent keys within the same week grant a smaller amount (around 250 reputation each). If you want the maximum reputation you need to craft one key a week.
7. Can non-rogues get Ravenholdt reputation?
Yes, absolutely! While rogues have an easier time pickpocketing and utilizing lockboxes, non-rogues can gain reputation by trading with rogues to turn in lockboxes. So there is an important incentive to find a rogue that is willing to pickpocket lockboxes for you.
8. Where do you turn in Syndicate Emblems?
You turn in Syndicate Emblems at the Ravenholdt Manor in Alterac Mountains. They are handed to the guards there, not a specific quest giver. This is important as the guards can sometimes be hard to find, especially in busy areas.
9. What should I do with Emblems of Conquest (not Syndicate Emblems)?
Emblems of Conquest are a different item entirely, used in later WoW expansions. They can be downgraded for Emblems of Heroism to buy heirloom items or gems.
10. What are Syndicate Alerts in a different context, such as Warframe?
In the game Warframe, Syndicate Alerts are special missions unlocked by reaching Rank 1 with a particular syndicate. These alerts have a fixed expiration time and offer unique rewards. This is very different from the WoW system of reputation.
11. Which Syndicates should you pledge to in Warframe?
In Warframe, it’s generally recommended to start by pledging to either Steel Meridian or Red Veil, as they provide reciprocal standing with each other, unlike other pairings. This allows for faster reputation gains. These are two very different types of “syndicates”.
12. Are there rare emblems in Destiny 2, and if so, what are they?
Yes, Destiny 2 has many rare emblems, with some of the most elusive including Solo Flawless Dungeon Emblems, Heavy As Death, and various raid challenge emblems such as the Day One Raid Emblems. These are earned through challenging activities and are sought after by collectors.
13. What is the hardest emblem to get in Destiny 2?
Some of the hardest emblems to obtain in Destiny 2 include Day One Raid Emblems, Solo Flawless Dungeon Emblems, and emblems from specific challenges, such as the Heavy as Death emblem. These require significant skill and/or luck to earn. This does not make them “better” or more useful, just more sought after.
14. What are some of the rarest emblems in Destiny 2?
Rarest Destiny 2 emblems include: The Levante Prize, Emblem of Hibiscus, Lens of Fate, and Sign of Mutual Combat. These emblems are highly sought after by players due to their low acquisition rates. The extremely low chance of obtaining these make them a status symbol for dedicated players.
15. Can Emblems of Triumph be traded for other emblems in World of Warcraft?
Emblems of Triumph can be traded for Emblems of Conquest, which can then be traded for Emblems of Valor, which can finally be traded for Emblems of Heroism. This is a means of converting newer or less sought after emblems into more useful or desired ones. This type of “down grading” of currency is something many World of Warcraft players are accustomed to.