How to Get Your Second Legendary in World of Warcraft
Want to double down on your power in World of Warcraft? The ability to equip two Legendaries was a game-changer in Shadowlands, offering significant boosts to character performance. The key to unlocking this power lies within Patch 9.2, and it involves completing specific content and acquiring key items. Let’s break down exactly how you get your second legendary, step-by-step.
Unlocking the Second Legendary Slot
The core mechanic to understanding how to equip a second legendary revolves around the Unity Legendary. You can’t just equip any two legendaries of your choosing; one of them must be a Unity Legendary. This ability to equip a second legendary becomes available by completing Chapter 7 of the Zereth Mortis campaign. This is an account-wide unlock, meaning that once you’ve done it on one character, all of your characters can benefit from it.
There are two ways to obtain a Unity Legendary:
- Option 1: The Belt of Unity. You can purchase a Belt of Unity (for example, Cinch of Unity) directly from The Enlightened vendor, located in Zereth Mortis. This will be a specific item with a pre-determined legendary power.
- Option 2: Memory of Unity. Alternatively, you can purchase a Memory of Unity from the Enlightened reputation vendor. This memory will teach you the account-wide Covenant-swapping Runecarving Power, allowing you to craft a Unity Legendary in any slot. Vilo, the Enlightened Quartermaster, is who you need to visit for this.
Crafting a 291 Unity Legendary
To fully utilize the double legendary power, you will likely want a 291 item level version. This requires some additional steps after the initial unlock.
The Recipe
You need the Unity power recipe, which is obtained at Revered reputation with The Enlightened. This is a crucial step and cannot be skipped.
The Base Item
You’ll need a 291 base item with the appropriate missives. These are used to convert the base item into your chosen legendary.
Resources
Finally, crafting a rank 7 legendary requires sufficient player-bound currency such as Soul Ash, Soul Cinders, and Cosmic Flux. These currencies are gathered through various activities within Shadowlands. To be specific, the cost is 5,150 Soul Ash, 1,650 Soul Cinders, and 2,000 Cosmic Flux.
Key Steps for Equipping Two Legendaries
Let’s summarize the main steps for equipping two Legendaries:
- Complete Chapter 7 of the Zereth Mortis campaign. This unlocks the ability to use two Legendaries account-wide.
- Achieve Revered status with The Enlightened. This unlocks access to the Unity Power Recipe.
- Choose your Unity Legendary Option: Purchase either the Belt of Unity or the Memory of Unity.
- Craft your 291 Unity Legendary: This involves the Unity power recipe, a 291 base item, and the required currencies.
- Equip your Unity Legendary and another non-Unity Legendary. You now have the power of two!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions regarding unlocking and utilizing a second legendary in World of Warcraft, designed to further clarify the process:
1. How long does it take to reach Revered with The Enlightened?
It typically takes about 28 days to reach Revered status with The Enlightened. However, this timeframe can be accelerated by completing daily quests and other reputation-granting activities in Zereth Mortis.
2. Can I equip two of the same legendary item?
No, you cannot equip two legendary items with the same name. You will need a combination of a Unity Legendary and a different non-Unity Legendary item. While you can craft two copies of the same ring, the system prevents you from equipping them at the same time.
3. Can I go straight to crafting a 291 legendary?
Yes. Legendary items can be upgraded to Rank 7 (item level 291) in Patch 9.2. The upgrade process requires a Rank 7 base item and Cosmic Flux. The resources previously invested in lower rank legendaries are factored into the total cost of the 291 version, making it a straightforward upgrade path.
4. Does the legendary slot matter?
Yes and no. Legendary items have the same “item budgets” as other items for that slot, meaning that a legendary chest will have the same primary and secondary stats as an epic chest of the same item level. However, it is generally best to place your legendaries on high-budget slots like chest, helm, or shoulders. You should also avoid slots that drop from the last two bosses of a raid, as these can be higher item level.
5. Why can’t I equip my second legendary?
The primary reason players cannot equip a second legendary is because they have not unlocked the ability to do so through Chapter 7 of the Zereth Mortis campaign. Or they are trying to equip two non-Unity Legendaries. You can only equip one Unity Legendary and one other of your choosing.
6. How much does it cost to craft a Rank 7 legendary?
A Rank 7 Legendary requires 5,150 Soul Ash, 1,650 Soul Cinders, and 2,000 Cosmic Flux. There is also a one time purchase of 3,000 Cosmic Flux at Honored with The Enlightened to buy a bag containing the Soul Ash and Soul Cinders.
7. What are the odds of getting multiple Legendaries from a loot pack?
The odds of pulling at least two legendaries in one pack is roughly 6%, which is calculated as: 1-P(0 or 1 legendary)=1-(((60/61)^4)*(61/61))=1-0.94=6%. This statistic is not related to the Shadowlands Legendary system and likely refers to the odds of obtaining them in other games with loot packs.
8. Can I change the stats on my legendary Shadowlands item?
No, you cannot. Even when upgrading a legendary, the secondary stats and primary stats will remain the same. If you want to change the stats you have to craft an entirely new one from the base item again.
9. Can I equip a second Legendary ring?
Yes. You can equip two Legendary rings but you cannot equip the same ring in 2 different slots. Each item in the legendary armory tells you how many copies you can unlock. In the case of Conflux rings, this is two.
10. How do I upgrade my existing legendary?
You can further upgrade existing Legendary Armor at the Runecarver. You can also craft higher ranks directly if you prefer to bypass lower ranks. Once upgraded, your Legendary item will have better stats, but the Legendary Power effects will not change.
11. What is the best slot to place a legendary?
It is recommended to put your legendary in high-budget slots, such as chest, helm, or shoulders. Avoid slots that drop from the last 2 bosses of the raid.
12. What is the new legendary in WoW?
World of Warcraft Patch 10.2 introduces the new Legendary weapon, Fyr’alath, a flaming two-handed axe obtained through defeating bosses in the Amirdrassil raid. This is a completely different system from the one discussed in this article.
13. What are base items in Shadowlands?
Base items are armor items crafted by profession and are used to create legendary armor pieces. They are found on the auction house or crafted by players.
14. Can you get the same legendary twice?
The answer to this depends on context. Certain special legendaries might refuse to be created twice, but generally speaking, you can get the same legendary twice, if you need to.
15. How much does it cost to make a 262 legendary?
In Patch 9.1, legendary items could be upgraded to Rank 6 (item level 262) by collecting Soul Cinders. The cost is 1,650 Soul Cinders to move from rank 5 (249) to rank 6 (262) and the cost of each prior rank.
By following these steps and understanding the requirements, you can unlock and utilize the power of two Legendaries, significantly increasing your character’s strength in World of Warcraft. Remember that this system is specific to Patch 9.2 and earlier, and the current expansion has a different system.