Which Reputations To Target For Each Specialization In Cataclysm Classic

Cataclysm Classic introduces tabards for almost every faction at launch, allowing players to earn reputation with a chosen faction in any Level 85 dungeon they complete. Players can choose leveling zones and the corresponding tabards to target specific reputations based on the rewards they seek before raids become available.

Reputation Rewards By Class

Here is a list of potential rewards for each specialization, along with a general priority for which factions to target for gear or enchants. This list focuses on item level 359 upgrades available before raids to help you choose your leveling zone priorities. It does not include the 333 and 346 rewards at Honored and Revered.

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Reputation Rewards By Faction List

Death Knight

Death Knights can fulfill two roles: Tank or DPS, and they seek Plate gear.

Key Points

• Ramkahen and Guardians of Hyjal offer item level 359 gear for both DPS and Tank roles.
• Therazane provides the epic shoulder enchantment for both roles.
• As a Death Knight Tank, you will receive a useful reward regardless of the reputation you focus on.
• DPS Death Knights do not have relevant rewards from The Earthen Ring.
• Guardians of Hyjal reputation offers Blood Death Knights a cloak and a waist piece with Mastery, which is beneficial despite being slightly DPS-focused.

Prioritizing these factions based on the rewards you seek will help optimize your gear and enchants before diving into raids.

Druid

Druids can fulfill four roles: Caster DPS, Tank, Melee DPS, or Healer. Here are the gear options available for various factions.

Key Points

• Wildhammer Clan/Dragonmaw Clan is a good choice if you play multiple specializations, providing gear for three roles and even offering two pieces for healers and casters.
• Therazane provides epic shoulder enchantments for all roles.
• Balance Druids benefit from Spirit, as their talent Balance of Power converts Spirit into Hit Rating.

Choosing which reputation to prioritize will depend on your preferred role or specialization. If you want to cover multiple roles, focusing on the Wildhammer Clan or Dragonmaw Clan is a strategic choice.

Hunter

Hunters have one role, and all three specializations share the same main stat. This makes their choices straightforward, with two factions providing enchantments, two providing gear, and one offering no rewards for Exalted.

Key Points

• Earthen Ring provides the Signet of the Elder Council ring.
• Guardians of Hyjal offers the Treads of Malorne boots.
• Ramkahen gives the Arcanum of the Ramkahen head enchant.
• Therazane provides the Greater Inscription of Shattered Crystal shoulder enchantment.
• Dragonmaw Clan and Wildhammer Clan do not offer rewards for Hunters at Exalted.

By focusing on these factions, Hunters can efficiently obtain the gear and enchantments they need.

Mage

Mages have one role, with all three specializations sharing the same main stat. This simplifies their choices, with two factions providing enchants and three offering gear.

Key Points

• Earthen Ring offers the Flamebloom Gloves.
• Guardians of Hyjal provide the Arcanum of Hyjal head enchantment.
• Ramkahen gives the Desert Walker Sandals boots.
• Therazane provides the Greater Inscription of Charged Lodestone shoulder enchant.
• Dragonmaw Clan and Wildhammer Clan offer necklaces (Yellow Smoke Pendant and Lightning Flash Pendant, respectively) but no gear.

Mages can focus on these factions to acquire the gear and enchantments they need for their role.

Priest

Priests can fulfill two roles, but Shadow Priests can benefit from Spirit, unlike many other caster DPS classes, thanks to their Twisted Faith talent. This makes the reputation of healing and DPS gear nearly the same when looking for potential pre-raid gear.

Key Points

• Earthen Ring offers the Flamebloom Gloves.
• Guardians of Hyjal provide the Arcanum of Hyjal head enchantment.
• Ramkahen gives the Desert Walker Sandals boots.
• Therazane provides the Greater Inscription of Charged Lodestone shoulder enchant.
• Dragonmaw Clan and Wildhammer Clan offer necklaces (Yellow Smoke Pendant and Lightning Flash Pendant, respectively) but no gear.

Priests, including Shadow Priests, can focus on these factions to acquire the gear and enchantments they need for their roles.

Paladin

Paladins will be looking for tanking, DPS, and healing plate gear.

Key Points

• Earthen Ring provides the Arcanum of the Earthen Ring head enchant and the World Keeper’s Gauntlets for healers.
• Guardians of Hyjal offer the Wrap of the Great Turtle for tanks, the Belt of the Ferocious Wolf for DPS, and the Arcanum of Hyjal head enchant for healers.
• Ramkahen provides the Sandguard Bracers for tanks, the Gift of Nadun for DPS, and the Sun King’s Girdle for healers.
• Therazane offers the Greater Inscription of Unbreakable Quartz for tanks, the Greater Inscription of Jagged Stone for DPS, and the Greater Inscription of Charged Lodestone for healers.
• Dragonmaw Clan and Wildhammer Clan provide gear and enchantments for all Paladin specializations.

Paladins have several choices for reputation priorities, depending on their specialization and gear needs.

Rogue

Rogues will be seeking Agility leather gear for all three specializations, leaving reputation choices entirely up to the player, except for the Guardians of Hyjal, which has no enchants or gear available at Exalted.

Key Points

• Dragonmaw Clan offers Liar’s Handwraps.
• Earthen Ring provides the Signet of the Elder Council.
• Ramkahen gives the Arcanum of the Ramkahen head enchant.
• Therazane offers the Greater Inscription of Shattered Crystal shoulder enchantment.
• Wildhammer Clan provides Stormbolt Gloves.

Rogues have the freedom to choose any faction for reputation rewards, except for Guardians of Hyjal, to suit their needs and preferences.

Shaman

Shamans will seek both Agility and Intellect Mail gear. It’s important to note that any mail gear with Spirit is not exclusive to healers, as Elemental Shamans benefit from Spirit due to the Elemental Precision talent, which grants Hit Rating for Spirit on gear.

Key Points

• Earthen Ring provides Earthmender’s Boots for casters and healers and the Signet of the Elder Council for healers.
• Guardians of Hyjal offer the Arcanum of Hyjal head enchantment for casters and healers and the Treads of Malorne for melee.
• Therazane provides the Greater Inscription of Charged Lodestone for casters and healers and the Greater Inscription of Shattered Crystal for melee.

The reputation split for Shamans heavily depends on their intended specialization and whether they will prioritize Agility or Intellect gear. Ramkahen is not useful for Elemental and Restoration Shamans in terms of pre-raid epics, but it provides the head enchant for Enhancement Spec. The Wildhammer Clan/Dragonmaw Clan provides gear for both casters and healers, but nothing for Enhancement Spec.

Warrior

Warriors can fulfill two roles, seeking either Tank or DPS Plate gear.

Key Points

• Guardians of Hyjal offers the Wrap of the Great Turtle for tanks and the Belt of the Ferocious Wolf for DPS, both with a hefty amount of Mastery, suitable for all specializations despite Crit being more focused on generating threat rather than providing defensive benefits.
• Earthen Ring provides the Arcanum of the Earthen Ring head enchant.
• Therazane offers the Greater Inscription of Unbreakable Quartz for tanks and the Greater Inscription of Jagged Stone for DPS.
• Dragonmaw Clan and Wildhammer Clan provide gear and enchants suitable for both tanking and DPS warriors.

Warriors have options to acquire gear and enchants based on their chosen specialization, with certain factions offering versatile rewards suitable for both roles.

Warlock

Warlocks will be seeking Intellect cloth gear for all three specializations, meaning reputation choices are entirely up to the player, depending on whether they prioritize gear or enchants.

Key Points

• Dragonmaw Clan: Provides the Yellow Smoke Pendant for DPS.
• Earthen Ring: Offers the Flamebloom Gloves.
• Guardians of Hyjal: Grants the Arcanum of Hyjal enchant.
• Ramkahen: Provides the Desert Walker Sandals.
• Therazane: Offers the Greater Inscription of Charged Lodestone.
• Wildhammer Clan: Grants the Lightning Flash Pendant.

Warlocks have the flexibility to choose between gear and enchants based on their reputation focus, as all factions offer Intellect cloth rewards suitable for all specializations.

Reputations Leveling In Various Zones

Each leveling zone in Cataclysm Classic is associated with a primary faction, except for The Earthen Ring, which players can earn reputation within multiple zones. Depending on the rewards you want, you can level in a specific zone or buy a tabard after reaching Friendly status and farm reputation in Level 85 dungeons.

• Mount Hyjal: Guardians of Hyjal.
• Vashj’ir: The Earthen Ring.
• Deepholm: Therazane and The Earthen Ring.
• Twilight Highlands: Wildhammer Clan, Dragonmaw Clan, and The Earthen Ring.
• Uldum: Ramkahen.
• Baradin’s Wardens and Hellscream’s Reach.

Baradin’s Wardens and Hellscream’s Reach are crucial for nearly every player due to their endgame importance. Their rewards include a trinket for each specialization at Exalted and Heroic dungeon-level weapons at Revered. These factions use a different system for gaining reputation, as they are not present in leveling zones and do not offer tabards for dungeon reputation.

• Unsolvable Riddle: Agility DPS.
• Mandala of Stirring Patterns: Healers.
• Stump of Time: Intellect DPS.
• Mirror of Broken Images: Tanks.
• Impatience of Youth: Strength DPS.

Focusing on these factions can be beneficial for acquiring essential rewards and preparing for endgame content.

Let’s Sum it Up

Reputation rewards in WoW Cataclysm Classic bring a significant increase in strength to your character. Of course, this is not the “cornerstone” on which your prime stat will depend, but as a springboard for closing Dungeons and Raids, it will make the process much easier for you.

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