How Much Does it Cost to Get Exalted with Aldor? A Comprehensive Guide
Reaching Exalted status with The Aldor in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (TBC) requires dedication, a bit of strategy, and, depending on your chosen method, a significant amount of resources. The ‘cost’ isn’t purely monetary; it’s also measured in time and effort. The primary ‘currency’ for Aldor reputation is either Mark of Sargeras or Fel Armament, both of which can be acquired in different ways.
Based on the data provided, if starting at Honored, achieving Exalted with The Aldor will require approximately either 1,320 Marks of Sargeras or 95 Fel Armaments, without gaining any reputation from other sources like quests. These numbers translate into an in-game cost that can be highly variable based on your server’s economy and farming efficiency.
While you can do some initial quests for reputation, the most reliable way to grind your rep from Honored to Exalted is through repeatably turning in items: either Marks of Sargeras or Fel Armament. It’s important to note that the actual ‘cost’ can be significantly lowered if you take into account all reputation-yielding possibilities like quests. In our calculation, we’ll focus exclusively on the cost of obtaining exalted status using turn-ins, which means that the total amount of required rep will be 33,000.
If you were to purchase the needed items from the Auction House, the cost would fluctuate dramatically based on server population, item availability, and player demand. Expect to pay anywhere from a few gold to several hundred gold per item depending on these variables. As such, the exact monetary cost will differ considerably from server to server. Farming these items yourself will reduce the gold cost, but it’ll increase the time cost, as the farm can be monotonous.
Choosing Your Path to Exalted
Marks of Sargeras
Marks of Sargeras are a more common drop compared to Fel Armaments, making them more readily available on the Auction House and more farmable. You can turn them in for a smaller amount of reputation compared to Fel Armaments, which also means that you will have to turn in more of them overall. They drop from various high-level demons throughout Outland, with some of the more popular farming locations being:
- Death’s Door – Blade’s Edge Mountains
- Forge Camp: Anger – Blade’s Edge Mountains
- Shadow Labyrinth
- Shadowmoon Valley
The flexibility of farming locations makes Marks of Sargeras a good choice for players who prefer a mix of solo and group farming. You can turn in Marks of Sargeras to the Aldor in Shattrath City, or initially at the Aldor base in Shadowmoon Valley, for a reputation gain.
Fel Armament
Fel Armaments are less common but provide significantly more reputation per turn-in. While this makes them desirable, their scarcity often translates to higher prices on the Auction House. These also drop from mid-to-high level demons across Outland, but they are more difficult to obtain. Farming efficiency will be lower with this item, but you’ll require fewer turn-ins overall.
Fel Armaments offer a quicker, though potentially more expensive, route to exalted. If you have the gold to purchase them on the Auction House, you can expedite your rep grind, although the cost varies from server to server. Remember that Fel Armaments are tradeable, meaning that you can trade them with your friends or buy them from the AH, and that they do not soulbind.
A Note on Efficiency
Remember that the fastest way to achieve exalted status with The Aldor is by a combination of:
- Completing initial quests
- Farming or purchasing items
- Optimizing turn-ins
Using a combination of farming your own marks while supplementing with AH purchases of items like Fel Armament is probably the most efficient method. Be sure to research your own server’s auction house prices to best strategize how to maximize your efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Gaining Aldor Reputation
1. How many Marks of Sargeras do I need from Honored to Exalted?
You will need approximately 1,320 Marks of Sargeras if you are solely relying on turn-ins.
2. How many Fel Armaments do I need from Honored to Exalted?
You will need around 95 Fel Armaments to reach Exalted from Honored through item turn-ins alone.
3. Can I be Exalted with both Aldor and Scryers?
No, you cannot be Exalted with both factions simultaneously on the same character. You can, however, have one character Exalted with The Aldor and another with The Scryers. You can also start with one of them and then switch to the other at a later date, although this will take time.
4. Where is the best place to farm Aldor reputation?
The most effective location to farm Marks of Sargeras and Fel Armament is Legion Hold in Shadowmoon Valley. The three groups of Warlocks in the center are great for consistent farming since you won’t aggro additional packs of mobs.
5. Is Aldor or Scryer better?
It depends on your class and playstyle. Aldor gear provides substantial Intellect and MP5 gear, while Scryers offers healing-focused gear. The shoulder enchants are the reverse, with Aldor offering a healing enchant and Scryer providing more MP5. For tanks, the Aldor shoulder enchant provides slightly more avoidance, while the Scryer enchant assists with reaching the 490 defense cap.
6. How do I start building Aldor reputation?
You begin by doing quests that are available from the Aldor NPC’s in Shattrath City, and by doing the repeatable quests that require Dreadfang Venom Sacs if you want to switch from Scryers to Aldor. After neutral, you can start turning in Marks of Sargeras or Fel Armaments for reputation.
7. How do I switch from Scryers to Aldor?
Talk to Sha’nir in Lower City. She will provide a repeatable quest involving Dreadfang Venom Sacs, which allows you to gain reputation with the Aldor until you reach neutral.
8. How do I quickly farm Valdrakken reputation?
While this article focuses on the Aldor, Valdrakken reputation is gained by completing Wrathion and Sabellian dailies, world quests, and Siege on Dragonbane Keep events.
9. What classes are good for solo farming in TBC?
Druids, Rogues, and Paladins are excellent for farming in TBC. Mages are good as well, especially for boosting.
10. Where do I find the vendor for Scryers reputation?
Quartermaster Enuril is the Scryers faction rewards vendor, located in the southeastern Shattrath City bank.
11. Can I buy Marks of Sargeras or Fel Armament?
Yes, these items are tradable and can be bought from the Auction House.
12. How long does it take to get Exalted with a faction?
The time varies significantly depending on your method and dedication. The time will heavily depend on whether you farm your reputation or buy the items off the auction house.
13. Where do I turn in Marks of Sargeras?
You initially turn in Marks of Sargeras at the Aldor area of Shadowmoon Valley. After completing the initial quest, you can do turn-ins at Shattrath City.
14. What are Fel Armaments used for?
Fel Armament is a reputation turn-in item for The Aldor, granting a substantial amount of reputation per turn-in.
15. What is the fastest way to get Aldor rep?
The fastest way will be a combination of quests, buying items off the auction house, and farming your own items. While grinding Marks is more reliable, Fel Armaments are more efficient if you can obtain them.
Conclusion
Achieving Exalted status with The Aldor is a significant undertaking in TBC. The true cost is not just gold but time and effort as well. By understanding the different methods and resources available, you can plan a strategy that fits your play style and goals. Whether you choose to farm Marks of Sargeras, purchase Fel Armaments, or a combination of both, becoming Exalted with the Aldor is a rewarding achievement. Good luck!