Valor Upgrades in Dragonflight: A Comprehensive Guide

So, you’re diving into Mythic+ dungeons in Dragonflight and wondering what gear you can actually improve with all that hard-earned Valor? Let’s cut to the chase. In Dragonflight, Valor Points are primarily used to upgrade gear obtained from Mythic+ dungeons and items acquired from the Great Vault that originated from Mythic+ content. Raid gear is not eligible for Valor upgrades. Any Mythic 0 item can be upgraded with Valor and it functions just like Mythic+ Gear.

Understanding Valor Upgrades: The Essentials

The Dragonflight Valor upgrade system focuses on empowering players who engage with the Mythic+ dungeon system. Here’s a breakdown of what that entails:

• Mythic+ Gear: This is your primary target. Any gear that drops within a Mythic+ dungeon is eligible for upgrades, provided it hasn’t already reached its maximum upgrade level. Items will say 1/12 upgrade or a similar number, and the tool tip should include that it is upgradeable.
• Great Vault Rewards: Items from the Great Vault, if they originated from Mythic+ dungeons, can also be upgraded using Valor. Raid gear received from the Great Vault cannot be upgraded with Valor.
• Upgrade Ranks: Gear acquired through Mythic+ has upgrade ranks, typically ranging from 1/12 or higher based on the key level the item dropped from. You use Valor to improve these ranks, increasing the item level of the gear.
• Valor Costs: The amount of Valor needed for each upgrade depends on the item slot. We’ll detail the costs further down.

How to Upgrade Your Gear with Valor

Ready to enhance your gear? Here’s the process:

1. Gather Valor: Participate in Mythic+ dungeons to earn Valor Points. Higher-level keys generally award more Valor. Remember to find Corxian in Valdrakken, located in the Gladiator’s Refuge. Here, players can upgrade a piece of eligible gear.
2. Visit Corxian: Head to Corxian, the Valor upgrade NPC in Valdrakken. You can find them in the Gladiator’s Refuge.
3. Open the Upgrade Interface: Interact with Corxian to open the gear upgrade interface.
4. Select Your Item: Place the eligible Mythic+ gear you want to upgrade into the interface.
5. Upgrade: If you have enough Valor, the interface will show the potential item level increase and the cost. Confirm the upgrade, and voila! Your gear is now more powerful.

Valor Costs for Upgrades

Here’s a breakdown of the Valor costs for upgrading different item slots in Dragonflight:

• 250 Valor: Shield, Offhand, Ring, Cloak, Bracer, Neck
• 400 Valor: Trinket, Belt, Shoulders, Gloves, Boots
• 475 Valor: Helm, Legs, Chest
• 500 Valor: One-Handed Agility/Strength Weapon

These costs were relevant for the earlier parts of Dragonflight. Current costs may vary depending on the patch.

Prioritizing Your Upgrades: What to Upgrade First

Choosing what to upgrade first can significantly impact your character’s power. Here are some general guidelines:

1. Weapons: A higher item level weapon provides a substantial damage increase, making it a top priority.
2. High-Stat Pieces: Focus on pieces with your primary stats (Strength, Agility, Intellect) and secondary stats that significantly impact your performance.
3. Slots with Larger Item Level Increases: Some slots offer bigger jumps in item level per upgrade. Prioritize these to maximize your Valor investment.

What About Tier Gear and the Catalyst?

Now, let’s address tier gear and the Revival Catalyst. Tier pieces obtained from the Great Vault below 415 item level could be upgraded to 415 using Valor. This may not be current with new patches. Keep in mind that any Mythic+ items under 415 can be upgraded to 415 before or after being turned into tier pieces with the Revival Catalyst. The Revival Catalyst transforms non-tier gear into tier pieces, however not all gear slots have tier options. The other four slots (Cloaks, Bracers, Belt and Boots) will be transformed into pieces that share the tier set appearance. Converted pieces retain ilvl, upgrade level, sockets and bonus stats. Tier slots cannot be made from crafted gear.

Dragonflight Valor Upgrade FAQs

Here are 15 frequently asked questions about Valor upgrades in Dragonflight, providing more clarity and detail on this crucial gearing system:

1. Can I upgrade raid gear with Valor? No, only Mythic+ gear and items from the Great Vault that originated as Mythic+ rewards can be upgraded with Valor.
2. Can you upgrade catalyst items with Valor? No. Converted pieces retain ilvl, upgrade level, sockets and bonus stats.
3. Can you upgrade tier pieces with Valor Dragonflight? Tier pieces obtained from the vault below 415 ilvl can be upgraded to 415 using Valor. Items obtained from mythic+ that are under 415 can be upgraded to 415 both before and after being turned into tier pieces with the catalyst. So in a word, yes. This may not be current as of the latest patches.
4. Can you upgrade M0 gear with Valor? Yes. Mythic 0 gear has the valor upgrade functionality, so it’s the same as M+ gear. Mythic 0 gear is listed as 1/12 in the tool tip and you can put it in the valor upgrade system and see that it will upgrade.
5. What gear can be upgraded to tier? The slots below can be added to the Creation Catalyst, and will be converted into tier: Helms, Shoulders, Cloaks, Chests, Bracers, Gloves, Belts, Legs.
6. Is Valor cap removed Dragonflight? Blizzard Entertainment has lifted restrictions on the amount of Valor and Conquest Points that World of Warcraft players can earn per week. As Season 1 of Dragonflight winds down, Blizzard Entertainment is moving forward with its decision to remove the Valor and Conquest cap in World of Warcraft. There may be a valor cap depending on the patch or content.
7. Can I trade Valor for heroism? You can trade Emblems of Triumph for Emblems of Conquest, which in turn can be traded for Emblems of Valor, which in turn can be traded for Emblems of Heroism. However this might not be current with Dragonflight.
8. Can you refund Valor upgrades? In VALORANT? Only unused in-game content and unused VP purchased within the last 14 days are eligible for a refund. This is unrelated to Valor in WoW.
9. What should I do once I hit 70 Dragonflight? Delve into Dungeons and Raiding: PvE. Upon hitting level 70, after gearing up a little from some world quests or trolling the auction house, get yourself into some heroic dungeon content using the group finder.
10. What is the fastest way to earn valor in wow? Every Mythic+ dungeon you complete, no matter the keystone level, you will earn 135 Valor. The fastest way to farm Valor Points is to farm low-level Keystones. As of Patch 9.1, you recieve 65 additional Valor if anyone in the group gained mythic+ rating from that dungeon. There might be quicker ways in Dragonflight with current changes.
11. What items can be upgraded to tier Dragonflight? The Revival Catalyst transforms non-tier gear into tier pieces, however not all gear slots have tier options. The other four slots (Cloaks, Bracers, Belt and Boots) will be transformed into pieces that share the tier set appearance.
12. What is the best Dragonflight Levelling? When it comes to leveling up in World of Warcraft’s Dragonflight, there are several options available. However, one of the fastest and most efficient ways to level up your character is through dungeon leveling in a group of five players.
13. What does bonus Valor mean in Dragonflight? If the leader of the group gains any rating it gives bonus valor to the group. So you can have a group of 4 people who have completed 20s across the board, and the last person gain rating at a +2 key, whole group will get bonus valor.
14. Can you turn crafted gear into tier Dragonflight? Tier slots cannot be made from crafted gear, and charges must be accumulated by completing an account-wide quest on your roster.
15. Does tier gear change with spec? A tier piece works for all talent specializations. When you swap your talent specialization, the stats of the gear piece and the tier set bonus automatically change to match your chosen specialization.

Valor upgrades are a cornerstone of gearing in Dragonflight, especially for those focused on Mythic+ content. Understanding the nuances of what gear can be upgraded and how to optimize your Valor spending is essential for maximizing your character’s power. Dive into those dungeons, earn your Valor, and enhance your gear to tackle the toughest challenges Dragonflight has to offer!

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