Where Can I Exchange Emblems of Valor? A Comprehensive Guide
Exchanging Emblems of Valor is a key part of progressing your character in certain expansions of World of Warcraft, particularly in the Wrath of the Lich King era. The primary use for these emblems is to trade them for Emblems of Heroism, a lower-tier currency, or to purchase various types of gear, often of significant value to players. The most common place to exchange Emblems of Valor is in Dalaran, the major hub city. Specifically, you will be looking for vendors located in various weapon and armor shops, as well as in the Alliance and Horde quarters. While the locations may shift with expansions, the core system of exchanging these emblems for lower-tiered currencies and valuable gear remains. The next step is understanding who to talk to and what can be purchased.
Trading Emblems of Valor
Usuri Brightcoin and Currency Conversion
One key way to exchange Emblems of Valor is to convert them into Emblems of Heroism. You can find a vendor named Usuri Brightcoin in Dalaran’s Underbelly, specifically at the Goblin Bank near The Cantrips & Crows Tavern. She functions as a currency exchanger, allowing you to downgrade your emblems. You can trade an Emblem of Conquest for an Emblem of Valor, and you can then trade your Emblem of Valor for an Emblem of Heroism. It’s crucial to note that the exchange process only works one way; you can downgrade emblems, but you cannot upgrade them through this method. This means that once you trade your Emblem of Valor for Emblems of Heroism, you cannot reverse the process and get your Emblems of Valor back.
Vendors in Dalaran
Apart from Usuri Brightcoin, various vendors throughout Dalaran also accept Emblems of Valor. These vendors are often found within the weapon and armor shops. Additionally, you’ll find emblem quartermasters in the Alliance and Horde quarters. These vendors typically offer gear specific to their particular area, meaning you’ll find weapons, armor, and other items appropriate to the location.
These vendors provide a means to spend your Emblems of Valor directly on items, rather than exchanging them for a lower-tier currency. The specific gear available can include items that may be necessary for character progression, such as gear that helps your character prepare for more challenging content like raids.
Downgrading Emblems
It is critical to remember the nature of the downgrading system. Emblems of Triumph can be traded for Emblems of Conquest, which in turn can be traded for Emblems of Valor, and lastly, Emblems of Valor can be traded for Emblems of Heroism. It is a strict one-way system, and there is no way to use Emblems of Heroism to receive Emblems of Valor, or Emblems of Conquest, or Emblems of Triumph. Careful planning is essential to manage your emblems efficiently and acquire the necessary items.
Maximizing Your Emblem Usage
Before converting your Emblems of Valor to Emblems of Heroism, it’s essential to examine what gear you can buy with the Emblems of Valor themselves. Sometimes, you might find a more immediate benefit by directly purchasing gear. Understanding the inventory of different emblem vendors is critical.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I obtain Emblems of Valor?
Emblems of Valor can be acquired from all Heroic dungeon bosses and from completing the daily quest “Timear Foresees…” which is a daily normal dungeon quest.
2. Can I exchange Emblems of Valor for Emblems of Triumph?
No, the conversion process only allows for downgrading. You cannot use Emblems of Valor to acquire higher-tier emblems like Emblems of Triumph.
3. Where are the Emblem of Valor vendors located?
Emblem of Valor vendors are located all over Dalaran in various weapon and armor shops, as well as in the Alliance and Horde quarters.
4. How many Emblems of Valor can I get per week?
You can obtain a maximum of 64 Emblems of Valor each week.
5. Can I sell Emblems of Valor for gold?
While not directly, if you have all the PvP gear, offset, and main set gear that you need, you can often find uses for items purchased with Emblems of Valor that can be sold on the auction house or to vendors, indirectly converting them to gold.
6. What is the difference between Emblems of Valor and Emblems of Conquest?
Emblems of Conquest drop from all bosses in Ulduar and from completing the “Proof of Demise” Heroic Dungeon daily quest. Emblems of Valor drop from all Heroic dungeon bosses and from the daily normal dungeon quest “Timear Foresees…”.
7. How do I get Fireforged Valor Emblem?
The Fireforged Valor Emblem is purchased from Lord Shaxx, not part of the World of Warcraft system. This is likely a mix-up with another game.
8. What do you do with excess Emblems of Valor?
If you don’t need any additional gear or items from the Emblem of Valor vendors, you can choose to downgrade to Emblems of Heroism, or sell items purchased for gold.
9. Can I convert Conquest Points to Honor Points?
Yes, unspent Conquest Points are converted to Honor Points when a new tier of items is available. Be mindful of the Honor Point cap to avoid losing excess points.
10. How many Emblems of Heroism do I get per dungeon?
You receive one Emblem of Heroism from each Heroic dungeon boss. Additionally, you can obtain Emblems of Heroism by exchanging them at a rate of 1:1 for Emblems of Valor.
11. What items can I buy with Emblems of Valor?
The items available for purchase with Emblems of Valor include various types of armor, weapons, and other gear, depending on the vendors you are accessing.
12. Is it better to spend Emblems of Valor or downgrade them?
The best option depends on your specific situation and needs. If you need gear, buying gear directly is beneficial, while if you need Emblems of Heroism for other items, downgrading is necessary. Always assess your requirements before deciding.
13. Are there any other vendors that accept Emblems of Valor outside of Dalaran?
The primary location for Emblem of Valor exchange and gear purchasing during Wrath of the Lich King era is Dalaran. Other zones or vendors might have specific variations, but Dalaran is the most common hub.
14. What happens to Emblems of Valor in later expansions?
With the release of new expansions, Emblems of Valor generally become outdated as new currency systems are introduced. There might be some vendors in later expansions that still accept them for transmog gear or gold, but generally their value decreases.
15. Is it possible to obtain Emblems of Triumph from Heroic Dungeons?
You receive two Emblems of Triumph for completing a random heroic dungeon and one Emblem of Triumph for each boss killed in a heroic dungeon. However, these emblems cannot be used to directly obtain Emblems of Valor. You can only downgrade emblems.
By thoroughly understanding the exchange system for Emblems of Valor, players can effectively enhance their characters and manage their resources effectively. The strategic use of vendors and a clear understanding of the one-way emblem downgrade system is paramount.