With the release of
Phase 5 in Season of Discovery, players are eager to collect Tier 2 armor tokens. However, unlike in Classic Era, these tokens' drop locations and mechanics have changed significantly. This guide will explore how you can acquire Tier 2 armor tokens, the drop locations, and the differences between Season of Discovery and Classic Era.
Classic Era Tier 2 Armor Overview
Tier 2 armor pieces in Classic Era were scattered across several high-level raids, including Molten Core, Onyxia's Lair, and Blackwing Lair. Players could obtain wearable armor directly from raid bosses.
Bracers: Razorgore the Untamed
Belt: Vaelastrasz the Corrupt
Boots: Broodlord Lashlayer
Chest: Nefarian
Gloves: Firemaw, Ebonroc, and Flamegor
Helms: Onyxia
Legs: Ragnaros
Shoulders: Chromaggus
In this setup, each boss dropped a specific slot for all classes. For example, Ragnaros always dropped the Tier 2 legs, and Onyxia always dropped the helms. However, the Season of Discovery brings significant changes to this system.
Tier 2 Armor in Season of Discovery
The biggest shift in Season of Discovery is that Tier 2 armor is no longer looted directly from bosses. Instead, bosses drop tokens, which are exchanged for Tier 2 armor pieces. This token system simplifies looting, allowing more flexibility in acquiring gear. However, the drop sources for these tokens differ from Classic Era.
Some bosses retain their original association with specific slots, such as Nefarian dropping chest tokens. But many other bosses have shifted, and new loot patterns have emerged. Here's a breakdown of where you can find each Tier 2 token in Season of Discovery:
Bracers: 125 Tarnished Undermine Real
Belt: Prince Thunderaan
Boots: Broodlord Lashlayer
Chest: Nefarian
Gloves: Razorgore the Untamed
Helm: Ebonroc & Flamegor
Legs: Firemaw, Vaelastrasz the Corrupt
Shoulders: Chromaggus
Changes in Tier 2 Drop Locations
While Season of Discovery retains some of the original boss-to-slot associations from Classic Era, several notable changes exist. For example, Razorgore now drops gloves, whereas in Classic Era, that slot was shared by Firemaw, Ebonroc, and Flamegor. Additionally, Prince Thunderaan now drops the belt token, a departure from Vaelastrasz's original role in Classic.
Multiple Boss Drop Sources
Multiple bosses can drop tokens for the same armor slot in Season of Discovery. While each token has a "main" boss with a high drop rate, it's not uncommon to see the same token drop from other bosses, albeit at a lower rate.
For example:
Ancient Shoulderpads: Chromaggus has a 58% drop rate for this token, but Nefarian (4%) and Vaelastrasz (3%) also have small chances to drop it.
Draconian Gloves: Razorgore has the highest drop rate at 53%, while Ebonroc (10%) and Nefarian (9%) offer lower drop rates.
This system provides more opportunities to acquire Tier 2 tokens across multiple encounters, making it easier for players to complete their sets.
Hard Mode and Chromatic Hoard
Season of Discovery introduces a unique hard mode mechanic that rewards players with additional loot through the Chromatic Hoard. Players can unlock a cache containing extra tier tokens after defeating certain bosses, including Nefarian. These tokens can come from a wide variety of slots, offering additional chances to complete your Tier 2 set.
In a notable example from Nefarian, players defeated him in hard mode, and the cache contained four extra tokens: two for shoulders, one for gloves, and one for boots. This makes the Chromatic Hoard a highly sought-after feature in hard mode encounters.
With tokens now dropping from multiple bosses and introducing hard mode caches, players have more opportunities to complete their Tier 2 sets than ever before. Understanding the new drop patterns and maximizing your runs through Blackwing Lair and other raids will be key to gearing up efficiently in this latest game phase.
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