Unlocking Legendary Power in Zereth Mortis: Your Guide to Rendle, the Memory Dealer

The legendary vendor in Zereth Mortis is Rendle. This NPC, a vital resource for players looking to acquire specific Legendary Power recipes from Castle Nathria, can be found in Haven, Zereth Mortis. Rendle simplifies the process of obtaining these powerful memories, offering them in exchange for several currencies. Rendle’s location and wares streamline character customization, making them an invaluable asset in the ongoing narrative and power progression within World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.

Who is Rendle and Why Should You Care?

Rendle isn’t just any vendor; they are a key component of the Legendary Power catch-up system introduced in later patches of Shadowlands. Before Rendle, acquiring specific Legendary Powers often relied on RNG (Random Number Generator), meaning you might spend weeks or even months farming a particular boss or completing specific content. Rendle removes that frustrating layer of chance, allowing you to directly purchase the recipes you need to optimize your character’s build. If you’re aiming to enhance your performance in raids, dungeons, or PvP, knowing Rendle’s location and what they offer is crucial. This vendor significantly reduces the time investment needed to acquire desired memories and offers a deterministic alternative to the randomness previously encountered.

Finding Rendle in Haven

Reaching Rendle is relatively straightforward once you’ve progressed into Zereth Mortis. Look for them around coordinates 34, 64 in Haven. This area is generally a hub for players, making Rendle easily accessible and identifiable.

The Currency Exchange: What You Need to Buy

Rendle accepts multiple currencies in exchange for Legendary Power Memories from Castle Nathria. Be prepared to trade:

• Cosmic Flux: A primary currency in Zereth Mortis, used for various crafting and upgrading activities. 1,500 Cosmic Flux is required.
• Soul Cinders: Another crucial currency, earned through running Torghast. A total of 600 Soul Cinders will be needed.

Keep in mind that these costs are subject to change based on potential future game updates or balancing tweaks. Always verify the current cost in-game before assuming you know the exact price.

Legendaries and the Runecarver: The Bigger Picture

To fully understand Rendle’s role, it’s essential to understand the entire Legendary crafting process in Shadowlands. First, you need to unlock the Runecarver in Torghast. This requires completing a quest chain that involves collecting Soul Ash and progressing through the initial layers of Torghast.

Once the Runecarver is unlocked, you can craft Legendary items using Base Items, Missives, and the Legendary Power Recipes that Rendle sells. Base Items are crafted by players with professions like tailoring, leatherworking, blacksmithing, and jewelcrafting. Missives determine the secondary stats on your Legendary item.

How to Get Started with Legendary Crafting

1. Unlock the Runecarver: Complete the initial quest chain in Torghast.
2. Acquire a Base Item: Purchase or craft a Base Item of the desired item level and slot.
3. Obtain a Missive: Purchase or craft a Missive to dictate the secondary stats on your Legendary item.
4. Purchase a Legendary Power Recipe: Visit Rendle in Haven to buy the specific Legendary Power you want.
5. Craft the Legendary: Return to the Runecarver in Torghast and combine the Base Item, Missive, and Legendary Power Recipe to create your Legendary item.

Upgrading Your Legendaries

As you progress through Shadowlands, you can upgrade your Legendary items to higher ranks. This requires a higher-rank Base Item, the Legendary item you want to upgrade, and additional Soul Ash or Cosmic Flux. With patch 9.2, Legendary items could be upgraded to Rank 7, iLevel 291, demanding a new Rank 7 Base Item and the Cosmic Flux. After completing Chapter 7 of the Zereth Mortis Campaign, players could equip two Legendary items.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Legendaries and Rendle

Here are 15 FAQs to help clarify any remaining questions you might have about Legendaries, Rendle, and the crafting process in Shadowlands.

1. Where is the Legendary vendor in Castle Nathria?

   • The Legendary Power Memory vendor, Rendle, is not located inside Castle Nathria itself. Instead, Rendle can be found in Haven, Zereth Mortis, which is the location of the vendor who sells memories from Castle Nathria.

2. Can I still get Legendary Powers from Castle Nathria bosses?

   • Yes, Legendary Powers still drop from Castle Nathria bosses. However, Rendle offers a more deterministic method of obtaining them, especially if you’re targeting a specific power.

3. What if I haven’t completed the Zereth Mortis campaign? Can I still access Rendle?

   • You need to have access to Zereth Mortis to reach Haven and interact with Rendle. Progress through the initial quests to unlock the zone.

4. How important are Legendaries in Shadowlands?

   • Legendaries are a crucial part of character power in Shadowlands, significantly impacting your performance in all forms of content.

5. Can I buy all Legendary Powers from Rendle?

   • No, Rendle only sells Legendary Power Memories from Castle Nathria. Other Legendary Powers must be obtained from other sources, such as dungeons, world bosses, or PvP vendors.

6. What is Cosmic Flux used for besides buying from Rendle?

   • Cosmic Flux is used for crafting and upgrading various items in Zereth Mortis, including Legendaries and gear from the Creation Catalyst.

7. Is there a limit to how many Legendaries I can equip?

   • Initially, you could only equip one Legendary item. However, after completing Chapter 7 of the Zereth Mortis campaign, you can equip two. The second is often the Memory of Unity obtained from the covenant system.

8. How do I obtain the Memory of Unity?

   • The Memory of Unity is tied to your covenant and can be obtained by completing specific quests and reaching a certain renown level.

9. What are Base Items, and where do I get them?

   • Base Items are crafted by players with professions like tailoring, leatherworking, blacksmithing, and jewelcrafting. You can buy them from the Auction House or have a friend craft them for you.

10. Are Legendary Powers account-wide?

    • No, Legendary Powers are character-specific. You need to unlock and craft them on each character you want to use them on.

11. What happens to my Legendaries in Dragonflight?

    • Shadowlands Legendaries and Covenant abilities will primarily function within Shadowlands content in Dragonflight. Some effects might persist but will not generally provide the same level of power in newer content.

12. Where can I spend Legendary Scrip?

    • This article has nothing to do with Legendary Scrip.

13. What is the rare addon for Zereth Mortis?

    • RareTrackerZerethMortis (RTZ) is an addon that allows users to track and share rare spawn timers in Zereth Mortis.

14. Are legendary memories 100% drop rate?

    • With patch 9.1.5, the drop rates of Runecarving recipes found in dungeons have been increased to 100% on all difficulties.

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Understanding the intricacies of Legendary crafting and vendors like Rendle is crucial for maximizing your character’s potential in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. Utilize this guide to navigate the system effectively and achieve your desired power level.