Patch 11.1 has dropped, and with it comes Cartels of Undermine - a fresh rep grind packed with shiny rewards like mounts, cosmetics, and gear upgrades. This isn't your typical grind; you'll be juggling general reputation plus four Cartel factions, each with unique goodies. Time is of the essence, so let's cut through the fluff and dive into the slickest ways to rack up reputation fast. From weekly quests to sneaky bonuses, here's how to get to those Renown levels without losing your mind.
Step 1: Pick Your Cartel Contract
First up, grab a Cartel contract from the Hotel Hub. You can choose between four factions each week, which will lock you in until reset. Each offers different loot mounts, toys and paint jobs for your drive mount. Don't worry about perfection, just take a look at the Quartermaster's wares, pick what you like and go for it. General reputation piles up either way, but cartel-specific reputation remains separate. Pro tip: Wowhead may reveal which cartel's world quests shine each week - keep an eye out if you're a min-max fiend.
World Quests: Steady Rep Flow
Once contracted, World Quests pop up all over Undermine. Each will net you 50 rep, with bonus tokens dropping occasionally - check the rewards to prioritise the juicy ones. If you do well enough, a Special Assignment quest will unlock, throwing an extra 200 rep your way. These aren't flashy, but they're reliable. Stack a 15-rep-per-quest contract from the Auction House (cheap as dirt) to juice your winnings on all Khaz Algar quests - not just Undermine. Steady wins here.
Weekly quests: Big Rep Hits
Three weekly quests in the hotel hub scream efficiency: Many Jobs, Handle It, Urge to Surge, Reduce Reuse Resell. Each one will put 1,000 rep in your pocket - 3,000 in total if you complete all three. Unlock them by completing pink triangle quests such as Trash to Profit (bonus for scrap piles). Limited time? Hit these first; they're meaty and fast. Wait until Darkmoon Fair's 10% rep buff kicks in next week for an extra 300 rep - plan smart, reset looms.
Story Quests: Mainline Rep Jackpot
The main story quests dish out massive chunks of rep - think whole Renown levels in one go. Four of the six chapters are now live, with end-of-chapter quests raining rep like confetti. The more you complete, the more activities will be unlocked - side gigs, rares, dives - each piling on extra rep. Don't sleep on these; they're your fast track to Renown 14's 636 gear and beyond. Season 2 unlocks the rest, so get a move on.
Bonus Rep Sources: Rares, Delves, Dungeons
Scattered rep boosters increase your gain. Rares in Undermine drop 20-50 rep (100 for Cartel-summoned specials) - hunt daily or weekly resets. One-off digging and dungeon quests in the hub give 500 rep each - 1,500 total. Weekly dungeon quest in Dazagal offers 1,500 rep via followers or normal runs - easy pickings. Bountiful Delves throw random cartel rep (around 1,250) if you've got Season 1 keys lying around. Stack these for a fat week one haul.
Weekly quests: Big Rep Hits
Three weekly quests in the hotel hub scream efficiency: Many Jobs, Handle It, Urge to Surge, Reduce Reuse Resell. Each one will put 1,000 rep in your pocket - 3,000 in total if you complete all three. Unlock them by completing pink triangle quests such as Trash to Profit (bonus for scrap piles). Limited time? Hit these first; they're meaty and fast. Hold off until Darkmoon Fair's 10% rep buff kicks in next week for an extra 300 rep - plan smart, reset.
Why it's worth it
Renown unlocks junk piles, chat lists (Valor Stones galore), and cosmetics - tabards, mounts, titles. Gear hits 636 at Renown 14, and profession books and crests keep the upgrades rolling. Cartel-specific toys and Drive Mount paint jobs add flair. Whether it's power or style you're after, this grind pays big dividends.
Thanks for reading
Here's your cheat sheet for farming Cartels of Undermine reputation quickly in patch 11.1. Hit weeklies, chase story quests, grab bonuses - Renown is yours for the taking.