Crafting Legendary Power: The Ultimate Shadowlands Legendary Cost Breakdown

So, you’re ready to unleash the full potential of your character in the Shadowlands? That means you’re setting your sights on crafting a powerful Legendary item. But before you dive headfirst into the Maw, let’s break down the real cost of forging one of these bad boys. In short:

Creating a Rank 7 (item level 291) Legendary from scratch in Shadowlands requires a significant investment of resources. You’ll need approximately 5,150 Soul Ash, 1,650 Soul Cinders, and 2,000 Cosmic Flux. These are the core currencies, and you’ll also need a base item, crafted by players with professions like Leatherworking, Tailoring, Blacksmithing, or Jewelcrafting, and two Missives crafted by Scribes to dictate the secondary stats on your legendary.

The Building Blocks of a Legendary

Crafting a Legendary isn’t just about gathering currencies. It’s a multi-step process involving several components:

• Base Item: These are crafted by players with the appropriate crafting professions (Leatherworking, Tailoring, Blacksmithing, or Jewelcrafting). The price will vary depending on your server’s economy and the item level of the base item you require. Higher item levels cost more to craft due to the rarity of materials.
• Missives: These are crafted by Scribes and determine the two secondary stats (Critical Strike, Haste, Mastery, or Versatility) on your Legendary. You’ll need two of these. They are generally inexpensive.
• Soul Ash: Obtained from Torghast, Tower of the Damned. This is a core currency, and you’ll need a hefty amount.
• Soul Cinders: Also obtained from Torghast, but introduced in Patch 9.1. These are required to upgrade to Rank 5 and beyond.
• Cosmic Flux: Introduced in Patch 9.2 and used to upgrade your Legendary to Rank 7. Obtained from various activities in Zereth Mortis and other endgame content.
• Memory of the Runecarver Legendary Recipe: This unlocks the specific Legendary power you want to imbue into your item. These are obtained from various sources, such as dungeons, raids, and quests.

Breaking Down the Costs

Let’s look at the resource cost breakdown, considering the various ranks:

• Rank 1 (Item Level 190): 1,250 Soul Ash
• Rank 2 (Item Level 210): 2,000 Soul Ash
• Rank 3 (Item Level 225): 3,200 Soul Ash
• Rank 4 (Item Level 235): 5,150 Soul Ash
• Rank 5 (Item Level 250): 5,150 Soul Ash, 400 Soul Cinders
• Rank 6 (Item Level 265): 5,150 Soul Ash, 1,650 Soul Cinders
• Rank 7 (Item Level 291): 5,150 Soul Ash, 1,650 Soul Cinders, 2,000 Cosmic Flux

It’s important to note that if you’re upgrading a Legendary, you only pay the difference in cost. For example, upgrading from Rank 1 to Rank 2 only costs 750 Soul Ash (2000 – 1250).

The “Bag of Explored Souls” Shortcut

Patch 9.2 introduced a significant shortcut: the Bag of Explored Souls. This bag, purchased from Vilo in Zereth Mortis for 3,000 Cosmic Flux (requiring Honored reputation with The Enlightened), contains 5,150 Soul Ash and 1,650 Soul Cinders– essentially enough to craft a brand new Rank 6 Legendary, or upgrade one to Rank 6. This is an incredibly efficient way to obtain these resources, especially if you have excess Cosmic Flux.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Shadowlands Legendaries

Here are some common questions players have about crafting and upgrading Legendaries in Shadowlands:

1. Can I craft a Rank 7 Legendary directly?

   Yes, with the Bag of Explored Souls, you can obtain enough Soul Ash and Soul Cinders to craft a Rank 6 Legendary from scratch. Then, you only need the 2,000 Cosmic Flux to upgrade it to Rank 7, along with the Rank 7 base item.

2. How do I obtain Cosmic Flux?

   Cosmic Flux can be obtained from various sources in Patch 9.2 content, including:

   • Zereth Mortis World Quests
   • Zereth Mortis Daily Quests
   • Mythic+ Dungeons
   • Raids (Sepulcher of the First Ones)
   • Torghast, Tower of the Damned
   • PvP Activities

3. What happens if I destroy my Legendary?

   Destroying a Legendary will not refund the Soul Ash, Soul Cinders, or Cosmic Flux you spent on it. You also won’t get the base item or Missives back. Be absolutely sure you want to get rid of it before you destroy it.

4. Can I have two Legendaries equipped?

   Yes, in Patch 9.2, you can equip two Legendaries. One must be your Covenant Legendary (created using the Memory of Unity power), and the other can be any other Shadowlands Legendary. The Covenant Legendary can be obtained either via completing Chapter 7 of the Zereth Mortis campaign (resulting in a 265 item level belt) or crafted using Memory of Unity up to item level 291.

5. How do I get the Memory of Unity?

   The Memory of Unity unlocks after reaching Revered with your covenant in 9.2. The memory drops from Zovaal, the final boss of the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid. Alternatively, after a few weeks, it became purchasable from your covenant vendor.

6. Are Shadowlands Legendaries usable in Dragonflight?

   No, Shadowlands Legendaries and Covenant abilities are disabled outside of Shadowlands zones when Dragonflight went live. They were part of the “borrowed power” system of the expansion and no longer function in current content.

7. How do I upgrade my Legendary from a lower rank?

   Simply return to the Runecarver in Torghast with the required Soul Ash, Soul Cinders, and Cosmic Flux (depending on the rank you’re upgrading to), along with the Legendary you wish to upgrade. The interface will show you the exact cost difference.

8. What are the best secondary stats for my Legendary?

   The ideal secondary stats for your Legendary depend entirely on your class, specialization, and playstyle. Consult class guides, simulations, and other resources (like Icy Veins or Wowhead) to determine the optimal stats for your character.

9. Where do I find the Memory of the Runecarver recipes?

   These recipes are obtained from various sources, including:

   • Dungeon Bosses
   • Raid Bosses
   • World Bosses
   • Reputation Vendors
   • Quest Rewards

10. Can I sell Legendaries on the Auction House?

    No, you cannot sell Legendaries themselves on the Auction House. However, you can sell the base items and Missives needed to craft them, assuming you have the appropriate crafting professions.

11. What are the benefits of having a Legendary?

    Legendaries provide powerful effects that significantly enhance your character’s abilities. These effects can range from increased damage output to improved survivability or utility.

12. Is it worth crafting a Legendary late in the Shadowlands expansion?

    While the power of Shadowlands Legendaries is not available outside of Shadowlands content, they can still be very powerful to obtain to complete any endgame content in Shadowlands. The ease of obtaining the materials in the later patches makes it much more obtainable.

13. How do I find a crafter for the base item I need?

    You can use the Trade chat channel in-game to find players with the appropriate crafting profession. Be prepared to pay a fee for their services.

14. Can I refund a Legendary if I crafted the wrong one?

    Unfortunately, Customer Support cannot refund items spent on crafting a Legendary or swap it for another. Double-check your choice before committing resources.

15. Are all Legendary powers created equal?

    No, some Legendary powers are significantly more powerful or useful than others. Research which Legendary power is best for your class and specialization before crafting.

Final Thoughts

Crafting a Legendary in Shadowlands is a significant undertaking, but the power it provides is well worth the effort. By understanding the costs and processes involved, you can efficiently acquire these powerful items and maximize your character’s potential. Good luck on your Legendary journey!

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