Phase 8: Crusader Crafting Stations & Tier Vendor
Time: 2025-03-17 by mmojugg Game: WOW Classic Season Of Discovery Guide
World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery (SoD) Phase 8 PTR is buzzing as of March 17, 2025, and it's serving up some slick Scarlet-themed goodies. The Crusader crafting stations in New Avalon and the revamped tier vendor system are stealing the spotlight. I've scoured the PTR footage to bring you this guide—locations, mechanics, and tips to master this Scarlet crafting grind. Let's dive into the red-and-gold chaos and gear up for the Scarlet Enclave raid!
Crusader Crafting Stations: Where & How
New Avalon's got specialized crafting spots locked behind doors—death-skipping's the trick until Blizzard spills the key secret. Here's the rundown:
Crusader's Tanning Rack (Leatherworking):
Location: Back of New Avalon, near the apple orchard and Death Knight starter inn.
Details: A tanning rack with a bear rug and holy glow—no NPCs. Crafts leather Scarlet Military set pieces (e.g., boots, gloves).
Mats: Cured rugged hides, thorium bars—exact recipes TBD but farmable in-zone.
Radiant Forge (Blacksmithing):
Location: Opposite New Avalon's entrance, near the blacksmith building.
Details: Doubles as forge and anvil—crafts plate Scarlet gear (e.g., chest, legs). No radiant anvil spotted, but it's got flair.
Mats: Thorium bars, arcanite bars—stockpile from Plaguelands.
Crusader's Loom (Tailoring):
Location: Near Tirisfal gate, inside a big building—look for the decor.
Details: Tailor Stitchings offers “Holy Threads” (200 Dawn-Woven Fabric from 20 Runecloth Bolts) for a BoP 24-slot Crusader Knapsack. Follow-up “Red Is Not Dead” needs Blood of Heroes, red dye, essence of undeath, and Runecloth for a 30-slot Crimson Dawn-Woven Bag (BoP).
Mats: 64 Runecloth Bolts, 10 Righteous Orbs, 2 Blood of Heroes total—buy cheap now.
Alchemy Lab (Alchemy):
Location: Scarlet Keep basement—top of the hill.
Details: Flask-crafting haven—no more Stratholme/BWL runs. QoL win!
Mats: Standard flask stuff—bring your herbs.
Mage Tower (Enchanting):
Location: TBD (separate video teased)—near orchard or keep outskirts.
Details: Confirmed enchanting station—details fuzzy but expect Scarlet-themed enchants.
Mats: Likely essences/dusts—watch PTR updates.
Why It's Neat: Profession-locked stations make crafting feel alive—tailors score big with bags. Tip: Death-skip for now—group up to farm elites for recipes (boots, gloves, head, chest, legs confirmed).
New Tier Vendor System: Scarlet Style
The Scarlet Quartermaster in the Scarlet Keep flips the token RNG nightmare into a crafting grind—think Trial of the Grand Crusader vibes. Here's how it works:
Quartermaster (Baron Steelblade):
Location: Scarlet Keep, top of New Avalon hill.
Quest: “Prove Your Worth: Legguards”—craft Scarlet pants or donate a crafted Scarlet piece (e.g., boots) via the Quartermaster's Crate. Rewards a Scarlet Junk Box (12 Tarnished Undermine Reals, 5 Holy Salts, crafting mats like Exquisite Spices).
Tier Process: Trade a crafted Scarlet piece (chest, head, gloves, boots, legs) plus a Crusader Chalice (raid trophy?) for a Sanctified tier piece. Shoulders/belt sources TBD—raid drops?
Tier Look: Red-and-gold Mage cloth set glows—enhanced from datamined previews. Spec sets seem uniform so far—more PTR testing needed.
Why It's Better: No token dice rolls—craft your way to glory. Guilds can prioritize without drama. Tip: Complete the Scarlet Insignia quest—four crafted pieces unlock safe farming (watch those Blood Hounds!).
Crafting the Scarlet Military Set
Recipes drop from New Avalon elites—RNG's a beast, but here's the scoop:
Cloth: Hood, mitts, shoes, vestment (legs too?)—64 Runecloth Bolts, 10 Orbs, 2 Bloods total.
Leather/Plate: Boots, gloves, chest, legs confirmed—thorium, arcanite, hides.
Source: Kill 61-62 elites—group up or stealth.
Tip: Buy Blood of Heroes/Orbs now—prices will soar. Death-skip to looms/forges to craft.
Why Phase 8's Crafting Rules
This setup ties professions to progression—tailoring bags, alchemy QoL, and tier crafting ditch RNG for effort. Scarlet Enclave raid looms (chalices!), and New Avalon's alive with purpose. Tip: Stock mats—thorium, Runecloth, herbs—and scout elites early.
Thanks for Reading
Phase 8's crafting stations and tier system are a Scarlet love letter—practical, flashy, and guild-friendly. The Quartermaster's crate grind beats token wars, and profession perks (30-slot bag? Yes!) keep it fresh. What's your craft of choice?
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