What To Do With Extra Shadowflame Crests in Dragonflight Season 2
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So, you’ve been delving into the depths of Dragonflight Season 2, conquering raids, smashing Mythic+ keys, and generally accumulating more Shadowflame Crests than you know what to do with? Don’t fret, adventurer! This guide will walk you through exactly what to do with those excess crests, maximizing their value and helping you gear up yourself and your alts. The short answer: You can exchange them for lower-level crests to gear up alts, or use them to craft gear.
Understanding Shadowflame Crests: A Quick Refresher
Before diving into the specifics of disposal, let’s quickly recap what these crests are all about. Shadowflame Crests are a key currency in Dragonflight Season 2, used to upgrade gear and craft powerful items. There are four main types of crests:
- Whelpling’s Shadowflame Crest: Used for upgrading lower-level gear (item levels 395-408).
- Drake’s Shadowflame Crest: Upgrades gear to a mid-range item level (408-421).
- Wyrm’s Shadowflame Crest: Upgrades gear to a higher item level (424-437).
- Aspect’s Shadowflame Crest: Upgrades the highest level gear obtainable through crests (437-447).
These crests, along with their fragment counterparts, are essential for progressing your character’s power in Dragonflight. So, what do you do when you have more than you need for your main character?
Utilizing Excess Crests: Gearing Alts and Alt-Crafting
The primary use for extra Shadowflame Crests is to gear up your alts, or enable them to craft gear for themselves and others. Here’s a breakdown of how to accomplish this:
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Crest Conversion: The vendor Vaskarn, located at /way #14022 56.5 56.1/ in Loamm, allows you to exchange higher-level Shadowflame Crests for lower-level ones. This is an intentional mechanic and a fantastic way to make use of those Aspect’s Crests that might be gathering dust. For instance, if you have an abundance of Aspect’s Shadowflame Crests, you can convert them into Wyrm’s Shadowflame Crests, then Wyrm’s into Drake’s, and finally Drake’s into Whelpling’s. This cascading conversion allows you to funnel your high-end crests into gearing up your alts who are still in the lower item level brackets.
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Crafted Gear: If you have an Enchanter alt (or a friend who is one), you can send work orders from your other alts to craft Enchanted Wyrm’s Shadowflame Crest. This crafted item can then be used to create 408 gear that doesn’t require Sparks of Ingenuity or Artisan’s Mettle. This is especially useful for filling out gear slots on alts that are difficult to acquire through other means, or for crafting specific stat combinations.
Tips for Efficient Crest Management
- Plan Your Upgrades: Before converting crests, consider the item level goals for each of your characters. Determine which crest levels are needed to reach those goals.
- Check Weekly Caps: Remember that there are weekly caps on the number of Shadowflame Crests and Fragments you can earn. Keep track of these caps to avoid wasting your time on content that won’t yield additional crests.
- Utilize Work Orders: Leverage the work order system to have crafted items made for your alts. This can be a great way to acquire specific pieces of gear or to level up crafting professions.
- Monitor Your Fragments: Don’t forget about the fragments! 15 fragments of a tier combine into one crest of that tier. If you’re close to a full crest, focus on activities that reward those specific fragments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Shadowflame Crests
1. Where do I turn in Shadowflame Crests for conversion?
You can turn in higher-level Shadowflame Crests for lower-level ones with Vaskarn at /way #14022 56.5 56.1/ in Loamm.
2. Can I convert Shadowflame Crests back after exchanging them?
No, once you convert a Shadowflame Crest to a lower level, there is no way to reverse the process in-game. Plan your conversions carefully!
3. What is the Enchanted Whelpling’s Shadowflame Crest used for?
The Enchanted Whelpling’s Shadowflame Crest is a reagent crafted by Enchanters. It sets the item level of crafted Rare (blue) equipment between 395 and 408, based on the crafting quality.
4. What is the weekly cap for Shadowflame Crests and Fragments?
You can earn a maximum of 10 crests of each type per week and 150 crest fragments during the first week of 10.1. Each subsequent week increases the fragment cap by 150. The crest cap is always 10.
5. Are there any activities that award unlimited Shadowflame Crests?
No, there are no activities that provide unlimited crests due to the weekly cap. Optimize your time by focusing on content that efficiently rewards crests and fragments.
6. How do I combine Shadowflame Crest Fragments into a full Crest?
Visit Spinsoa at [55.9, 55.5] and combine 15 Shadowflame Crest Fragments from the same tier to create one Shadowflame Crest of that tier.
7. Can I craft Tier set pieces with Shadowflame Crests?
No, you cannot craft Tier set pieces directly with Shadowflame Crests. Tier pieces are typically obtained from raid bosses or by converting existing gear using the Revival Catalyst. Speaking of which, the Games Learning Society has some fascinating research into how game mechanics like crafting can improve learning. Check out GamesLearningSociety.org to explore the possibilities of combining gameplay with education.
8. How many embellished items can I wear at once in Dragonflight?
You can only wear two items with Embellishments at any one time. Choose your embellishments carefully to maximize their impact.
9. What is the difference between Shadowflame Crests and Shadowflame Crest Fragments?
Shadowflame Crests are used directly for upgrading gear. Shadowflame Crest Fragments are smaller pieces that can be combined (15 fragments) to create a full Shadowflame Crest of the corresponding tier.
10. How do I unlock the Blazing Shadowflame Chest?
The Blazing Shadowflame Chest is located in the Zaqali Caldera area of Zaralek Caverns (/way 28.9, 47.5). You’ll need an Onyxia Scale Cloak to loot it.
11. What are the best embellishments for a Blood Death Knight in Dragonflight?
Some of the best embellishments for a Blood Death Knight include:
- Shadowflame-Tempered Armor Patch (using two is generally considered BiS – Best in Slot)
- Unstable Frostfire Belt (particularly if you still have access to the Eranog ring from the previous tier)
- Elemental Lariat (if you have 5+ sockets on your gear)
12. Does the Toxified Armor Patch count as an embellishment?
Yes, the Toxified Armor Patch counts as an embellishment. While it doesn’t provide a direct buff on its own, it doubles the effects of other embellished pieces, making it a powerful option.
13. Can I send Shadowflame Crests to other players?
No, Shadowflame Crests are account-bound and cannot be traded to other players. However, you can use them to craft items for other players through the work order system.
14. What content drops Wyrm and Aspect Shadowflame Crests?
Wyrm’s Shadowflame Crests primarily drop from content like Mythic+ dungeons (+11 to +15) and certain raid bosses on higher difficulties. Aspect’s Shadowflame Crests are generally obtained from the highest difficulty content, such as Mythic+ dungeons (+16 and above) and the last few bosses in raid tiers on Heroic or Mythic difficulty.
15. What is the point of Shadowflame?
Shadowflame, in general, is a damage type in several games, including World of Warcraft. In the context of WoW, it represents a combination of Shadow and Fire magic. In the context of League of Legends, Shadowflame is used to enhance burst damage.