With every new World of Warcraft expansion comes more reputations to grind, but this time, in World of Warcraft Dragonflight, the four new reputation systems are known as Renown systems. Of the four new factions added is the Dragonscale Expedition, a diverse group of explorers made up of many different races across both the Alliance and Horde, working toward the pursuit of knowledge above all else.
The Dragonscale Expedition's Renown can be earned in a variety of ways, including but not limited to weekly and semi-weekly content. However, while this is one of the slower Renown grinds, Jewelcrafters and Tailors should aim to progress their Renown sooner rather than later thanks to the designs and patterns they offer.
How To Gain Renown
You can earn Renown with the Dragonscale Expedition in quite a few ways, all of which will be mentioned here. That said, some of these options require more explanation and will have their own sections later.
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Main Story Quests |
You may have already done these on your main, but they’re a great source of reputation for your alts. |
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Side Quests |
Another source of good Renown. However, note that the Draognscale expedition has side quests across the entire Dragon Isles, not just the Waking Shore. |
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Each world quest offers reputation for a specific faction, so check which ones reward reputation with the Dragonscale Expedition. |
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Cartographer’s Flag |
There are Draongscale Expedition flags set up across some of the highest peaks of the Dragon Isles. You can interact with each one only once, but they each give 250 reputation. This system is unlockable at Renown six when you get access to the Expedition Supply Kit (found in the Dragonscale Basecamp). At the supply kit, you can research the Cartographer’s Flag and unlock it instantly. |
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There is a multitude of ways to get this infinitely grindable currency, which will be addressed in its later section. |
World Quests
In addition to the usual world quests that spawn that can contribute to your Dragonscale Expedition Renown gains, there are a few specific types that are unlocked as you progress their Renown:
- At Renown six, you unlock Rock Climbing world quests. This has its own progression system that you can progress as you gain more Renown.
- At Renown eight, you unlock Cataloging world quests. This is essentially just taking pictures of wildlife.
These world quests are more like minigames, and are on semi-weekly timers just like most of the others, so be sure to do them when you see them.
Dragon Isles Artifacts
While there are a few ways to get Dragon Isles Artifacts, each one is turned into Cataloger Jakes in the Dragonscale Basecamp for only 15 reputation, so get ready for a big grind. Here are some ways you can pick these artifacts up:
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Disturbed Dirt |
These mounds spawn all over the world and are unlocked at Renown level five with the Dragonscale Expedition. Each one gives you one to three artifacts (among other things), but you need Small Expedition Shovels to dig up these dirt mounds. Each shovel has five charges and can be bought from Pathfinder Jeb at the Dragonscale Basecamp for 15 Dragon Isle Supplies per shovel. |
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Magic-Bound Chest |
These are discoverable once you hit Renown 16, and like the Disturbed Dirt mounds, yield one to three artifacts. |
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Obsidian Citadel Key Farm |
This grind can get you many different rewards, but they can also get you Dragon Isle Artifacts. When you turn in Restored Obsidian Keys, the strongboxes and caches you get in return have a chance to drop artifacts, among all the other rewards. |
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Community Feast Event |
Though the big soup event at the Tuskarr village of Iskaara doesn’t give you any artifacts for completing tasks, the Supply-Laden Soup Pot weekly reward has a chance to give you some. |
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General Treasures |
There are plenty of types of treasures scattered about the Dragon Isles, namely the Expedition Scout’s Pack, which can drop small quantities of artifacts. |
The Renown Track And Its Rewards
Before we take a look at the rewards you get at each Renown level, three things need to be addressed first:
- 2,500 reputation is needed to progress a single Renown bar.
- All the Dragonscale Expedition Renown reward NPCs are found in Dragonscale Basecamp in the Waking Shores.
- You will only have access to the profession recipes on this reward track that correspond to your chosen professions. For example, in order to buy a Jewelcrafting design, you need to be a Jewelcrafter. Otherwise, you can't.
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Renown Level |
Reward(s) |
Reward(s) Explained |
Account Wide Unlock? |
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1 |
The Dragonscale Expedition |
The Dragonscale Expedition Renown track is unlocked for you. |
Yes |
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2 |
Expedition Scout Packs |
Unlocks the ability to loot Expedition Scout's Packs. |
Yes |
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3 |
Simple Expedition Tools |
Unlocks cosmetics for weapons to be bought from Rae'ana. |
Yes |
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4 |
Dragonscale Expedition Cloaks |
Unlocks cosmetics for cloaks to be bought from Pathfinder Jeb. |
Yes |
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5 |
Buried Treasures |
Unlocks the ability to loot Disturbed Dirt mounds. |
Yes |
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Expedition Blacksmithing I |
One blacksmithing formula is made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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6 |
Expedition Climbers |
Unlocks rock-climbing world quests. |
Yes |
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Expedition Supply Kit |
Unlocks your Expedition Supply Kit through Pathfinder Jeb. |
Yes |
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7 |
Ancient Waygates I |
You unlock the Waygate system as a whole, and you can open your first Waygate. |
Yes |
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Advanced Expedition Tools |
Unlocks more cosmetics for weapons to be bought from Rae'ana. |
Yes |
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8 |
Cataloguing the Expedition |
Unlocks cataloguing world quests. |
Yes |
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Ancient Waygates II |
You can open another Waygate. |
Yes |
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9 |
Drakewatcher Manuscripts I |
Three Drakewatcher Manuscripts are made available at Rae'ana. |
Yes |
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Wayfinder's Compass |
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Toy – Wayfinder's Compass. |
Yes |
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Expedition Enchanting I |
Two enchanting formulas are made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Engineering I |
Two engineering schematics are made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Jewelcrafting I |
Four jewelcrafting designs are made available atBoss Magor. |
No |
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10 |
Ancient Waygates III |
You can open another Waygate. |
Yes |
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Bonus Supplies I |
You have an extra 25 percent chance to loot more Dragon Isles Supplies from opening treasures in the Dragon Isles. |
Yes |
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Word of a Worthy Ally I |
Up to Renown ten, your alts gain 100 percent more reputation from all sources. |
Yes |
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11 |
Animal Specialist |
Two pets from Granpap Whiskers. |
Yes |
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12 |
Expedition Equipment I |
Item level 376 gloves available from Pathfinder Jeb. |
No |
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13 |
Questline: A Mystery, Sealed |
Unlocks a new questline. |
No |
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Expedition Cooking I |
One cooking recipe is made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Jewelcrafting II |
Two jewelcrafting designs are made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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14 |
Dragonscale Expedition Ensembles |
Unlocks ensemble cosmetics to be bought from Pathfinder Jeb. |
Yes |
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15 |
Ancient Waygates IV |
You can open another Waygate. |
Yes |
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Drakewatcher Manuscripts II |
Three Drakewatcher Manuscripts are made available at Rae'ana. |
Yes |
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Expedition Engineering II |
Two engineering schematics are made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Inscription I |
One jewelcrafting design is made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Jewelcrafting III |
One jewelcrafting design is made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Tailoring I |
Four tailoring patterns are made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Magical Treasure Chests |
Allows the finding of Magic-Bound Chests across the Dragon Isles. |
Yes |
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17 |
Ancient Waygates V |
You can open another Waygate. |
Yes |
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Researching in Comfort |
Three toys made available at from Rae'ana. |
Yes |
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Expedition Tailoring II |
Two tailoring patterns are made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Bonus Supplies II |
You have an extra 25 percent chance to loot more Dragon Isles Supplies from opening treasures in the Dragon Isles (50 percent total). |
Yes |
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Expedition Equipment II |
Item level 389 pants available from Boss Magor. |
No |
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Banners of the United Factions |
Two toys made available at Cataloger Jakes. |
Yes |
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Dragonscale Expedition Tabard |
Dragonscale Expedition Tabard made available at Cataloger Jakes. |
Yes |
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Expedition Inscription II |
One inscription technique is made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Tailoring III |
One tailoring pattern is made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Ancient Waygates VI |
You can open another Waygate. |
Yes |
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Explosive Archaeology |
Expedition Explosives from Pathfinder Geb. |
Yes |
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Word of a Worthy Ally II |
Up to Renown 20, your alts gain 100 percent more reputation from all sources. |
Yes |
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Jeweled Whelpling Treasure Maps |
Special treasure maps from Boss Magor that leads you to items to create a Jeweled Whelpling. |
Yes |
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Quack-E Quack Modulator |
Quack-E Quack Modulator made available at Pathfinder Jeb. |
Yes |
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Expedition Engineering III |
Two engineering schematics are made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Inscription III |
One inscription technique is made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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Expedition Tailoring IV |
One tailoring pattern is made available at Boss Magor. |
No |
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22 |
Drakewatcher Manuscripts III |
Three Drakewatcher Manuscripts are made available at Rae'ana. |
Yes |
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23 |
Ancient Waygates VII |
You can open your final Waygate. |
Yes |
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Questline: In The Eyes of the Titans |
Unlocks a new questline. |
No |
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25 |
Intrepid Explorer |
Title – Intrepid Explorer. |
Yes |
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Skitterflying |
Unlocks two mounts to buy from Granpap Whiskers and the chance to loot another mount from Expedition Scout's Packs. |
Yes |
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A Heroic Reward |
A Primal Infusion can be bought, which can be utilized to increase a crafted gear's item level to 395. |
No |