Where Do I Get the Blood Knight Tabard?
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The Blood Knight Tabard is a distinctive cosmetic item in World of Warcraft, coveted by many players for its association with the Blood Knight order, the paladin order of the blood elves. While once a source of some confusion due to changes in how the game handles class quests and boosted characters, obtaining this tabard is now relatively straightforward for eligible players. Here’s your comprehensive guide on how to get your hands on this prestigious piece of transmogrification.
Obtaining the Blood Knight Tabard
The primary way to obtain the Blood Knight Tabard in modern World of Warcraft is through a dedicated vendor. You no longer need to complete a specific quest chain as you might have previously. Instead, the tabard can be purchased directly from:
- Garyl, the Tabard Vendor located in Orgrimmar, within the Valley of Strength.
This makes acquiring the tabard incredibly accessible for any Blood Elf Paladin regardless of their leveling method or whether or not they boosted. The confusion of the past is largely gone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To provide further clarity and address common questions regarding the Blood Knight Tabard, here is a list of frequently asked questions:
1. Can any character wear the Blood Knight Tabard?
No, the Blood Knight Tabard is specifically designed for Blood Elf Paladin characters. Although other races and classes may admire it, they cannot equip or transmog it.
2. Do I need to be a certain level to get the Blood Knight Tabard?
There isn’t a strict level requirement to purchase the Blood Knight Tabard from Garyl in Orgrimmar. As long as you are a Blood Elf Paladin you can obtain it. However, you will need to be a high enough level to reach Orgrimmar, which can usually be achieved early on while leveling, if starting fresh.
3. I boosted a Blood Elf Paladin; can I still get the tabard?
Yes, absolutely! The method for obtaining the Blood Knight Tabard has changed, and it is now available from the vendor, regardless of how you levelled your character. This means boosted characters are just as eligible to purchase it as those who leveled through traditional means.
4. I heard there was a quest chain; do I need to do it for the tabard?
No, the old quest chain requirements have been removed for the tabard. In the past, it was tied to specific class quests, but it is now purchased directly from the tabard vendor. There’s now a different questline that awards a whole armor set – more on this later.
5. Where is the Orgrimmar Tabard Vendor?
The Tabard Vendor, Garyl, can be found in the Valley of Strength in Orgrimmar. This is the main area where many Orc buildings and vendors are found.
6. Is the Blood Knight Tabard the same as the Blood Knight Armor set?
No, the Blood Knight Tabard is a single cosmetic item that goes in your tabard slot. The Blood Knight Armor set is a full transmog set, which has an entirely different method for obtaining it. You will need to obtain both to fully represent the Blood Knight aesthetic.
7. How do I get the Blood Knight Armor Set?
The Blood Knight Armor set can be acquired by Blood Elf Paladins by speaking to Lady Liadrin in Oribos. She will provide you with the required questline. You will need to have achieved Exalted status with Silvermoon City for the questline to become available to you.
8. What if I accidentally sold or destroyed my Blood Knight Tabard?
You can repurchase it from Garyl in Orgrimmar. If you have sold it, it should still be available from the vendor. As long as you have obtained it before and are a blood elf paladin, you will be able to purchase it again.
9. Can I get the Blood Knight Tabard if I faction change to Alliance?
No, if you faction change from Horde to Alliance, you will no longer be able to equip the Blood Knight Tabard. It is specific to Blood Elf Paladins, and therefore, the Horde Faction. However, if you change back to Horde you will be able to wear the Tabard once more.
10. I’m a Draenei Paladin; is there a similar tabard for my race?
Yes! Draenei Paladins can obtain the Tabard of the Hand by completing all quests in the Draenei starting area, roughly from levels 1-21. This tabard is a specific racial reward for completing the Draenei starting experience.
11. Is the Blood Knight tabard account-wide?
No, the Blood Knight Tabard is not account-wide. Each Blood Elf Paladin character needs to purchase it individually.
12. Is there a similar tabard I can get if I am a different race or class?
Yes! Most races and factions have their own unique tabards. These are purchased from the various tabard vendors in the cities. For Alliance, check Rebecca Laughlin in Stormwind, Lyesa Steelbrow in Ironforge, and Shalumon in Darnassus. For the Horde, Thrumn is in Thunder Bluff, Merill Pleasance is in Undercity, and Kredis is in Silvermoon.
13. What are some other notable tabards?
Some notable tabards include the Ebon Blade Tabard, sold by Duchess Mynx in Icecrown, the various racial tabards, and many reputation-based tabards.
14. What is the Blood Knight Insignia, and is it related to the Tabard?
The Blood Knight Insignia is a separate item, not directly related to the Tabard. This is obtained by searching the corpse of Blood Knight Dawnstar in Deatholme in the Ghostlands. It is part of a quest or transmog.
15. I see a Blood Knight Dedication; what is that?
Blood Knight Dedication is a buff received from a series of quests. These quests are linked to the Blood Knight Armor Set. These quests are available by completing some activities after achieving Exalted reputation with Silvermoon City.
Conclusion
The Blood Knight Tabard is a great way for Blood Elf Paladins to show their dedication and affiliation with the order. Obtaining it is now incredibly easy – no lengthy quests or tricky requirements. Simply visit Garyl in Orgrimmar and purchase it for your own use. Be sure to look into the Blood Knight Armor Set if you’re seeking to complete the set. By understanding these details, you can now confidently obtain this coveted cosmetic and enhance your character’s unique appearance.