With Phase 6 on the horizon in World of Warcraft: Season of Discovery, a host of changes are expected to reshape the game significantly, especially with the upcoming release of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ). Here's a guide to the best items you should stockpile to either cash in when prices surge or be well-prepared for raiding. From consumables to crafting materials and gear components, each item has a valuable role in the AQ patch and beyond.
1. Sandworm Meat for Smoked Desert Dumplings
Smoked Desert Dumplings are a powerful food buff that provides +15 Strength. Since this cooking recipe requires Sandworm Meat, a high-demand item in AQ, its price will likely spike. Many strength-based classes will need these as a staple.
How to Obtain: Farm Sandworm Meat in Silithus from sandworms near The Scarab Wall and other areas. Be prepared, as these worms are level 55–60, so only high-level characters should attempt farming here.
2. Field Duty Logistics Items for the AQ Questline
The Field Duty questline requires players to complete Logistics, Combat, and Tactical quests to earn powerful rewards. These quests will require various items, especially for melee DPS and possibly some caster upgrades. This makes the following items valuable stockpile targets:
Oily Blackmouth, Immolation Potions, Major Healing Potions
Heavy and Rugged Armor Kits
Powerful Mojo, Large Venom Sac, Thick Leather
Runecloth Bandages, Heavy Mageweave Bandages
How to Obtain: Buy these items from the Auction House or farm them yourself. Keep in mind that Horde and Alliance may have different requirements, so check Wowhead or relevant guides to know exactly what your faction needs.
3. Greater Protection Potions (Nature and Shadow)
Greater Nature Protection Potions (GNPP) and Greater Shadow Protection Potions (GSPP) are essential for survivability in AQ. Shadow Protection requires Shadow Oil (crafted with Grave Moss and Fadeleaf), and Greater Nature requires Elemental Earth and Dreamfoil. With the release of AQ, the demand for these potions will increase as players prepare for fights with high elemental damage.
How to Obtain: If you're an alchemist, consider gathering these materials early. Recipes for these potions are obtainable from farming Elementals and dark casters in dungeons like Scholomance or Stratholme.
4. Nature Resistance Gear and Materials
Nature resistance (NR) gear is critical for AQ's encounters, especially for fights like Viscidus. Each armor type (cloth, leather, mail, plate) has a nature resistance set available for crafting or obtaining through quests.
Key Components to Stockpile:
Living Essence: Essential for NR gear crafting, expected to become highly sought-after.
Bloodvine and Mooncloth: Particularly valuable for tailors crafting resistance gear.
Ironweb Spider Silk: Used in crafting NR cloaks.
How to Obtain: Living Essence can be farmed from Dire Maul's Lashers. Tailors, leatherworkers, and blacksmiths can gather materials to craft NR gear.
5. Enchanter's Stockpile: Epics for Nexus Crystals
With AQ, disenchanting epic items will yield Nexus Crystals instead of Large Brilliant Shards. Nexus Crystals will become essential for high-level enchants, making pre-AQ epics highly valuable for enchanters.
How to Obtain: Collect rotting epics from Molten Core (MC), Blackwing Lair (BWL), and Zul'Gurub (ZG). Some guilds allow players to keep or roll for these epics, so if you have any collecting dust, save them for AQ disenchanting.
6. Consumables and Raid Materials for AQ Progression
Ahn'Qiraj is an intense raid with many mechanics that require specialized consumables and resources. Stockpiling now will prepare you for raiding and potentially profitable sales on the Auction House.
Recommended Consumables:
Flask of the Titans, Elixir of the Mongoose, Elixir of Greater Firepower
Major Mana and Healing Potions
Mana Oils, Wizard Oils, and Brilliant Wizard Oils
How to Obtain: Start crafting or buying these from the Auction House while prices are lower. Stocking up on essential consumables will save you gold in the long run, especially as AQ draws closer.
7. Nature Resistance Enchants and Crafting Recipes
NR enchants and recipes, like Cloak of Warding or Nature Resistance to Cloak, are essential for fights in AQ. As players start preparing their NR sets, these recipes and enchants will experience a price hike.
How to Obtain: Consider farming or purchasing recipes from places like Dire Maul or The Hinterlands. Items like Living Essence and Primal Hakkari Idols (for Zul'Gurub enchants) will also increase in demand.
8. General AQ-Ready Epics and Gear Pieces
With Phase 6, certain gear pieces will become even more valuable as they can be upgraded or repurposed for AQ. Any epic pieces or craftable gear that has beneficial stats for AQ encounters will become desirable.
Recommended Epics:
Items with Nature Resistance, Stamina, and Healing Power
Pre-BiS epics from MC and BWL for classes looking to min-max
How to Obtain: Look out for deals in the Auction House or craft items if you have the recipe. Even if you're not an enchanter, collecting these epics could be valuable for reselling as players prepare for AQ.
FAQs
Q1: Why is Sandworm Meat valuable for Phase 6?
Sandworm Meat is needed to make Smoked Desert Dumplings, which give +15 Strength. This is especially valuable for melee classes and likely to increase in demand once AQ opens.
Q2: What are the best ways to obtain Living Essence?
Farm Living Essence from Dire Maul's Lashers, which have a high drop rate. Living Essence is crucial for crafting Nature Resistance gear and enchants that will be in high demand for AQ progression.
Q3: Why should I save epics for Nexus Crystals as an enchanter?
With the AQ release, disenchanting epics will yield Nexus Crystals instead of Large Brilliant Shards. Nexus Crystals are necessary for high-level enchants and expected to be in short supply, making stored epics a valuable resource.
Q4: How can I farm Grave Moss and Fadeleaf for Shadow Oil?
Grave Moss and Fadeleaf can be farmed in Scarlet Monastery, The Hinterlands, and Arathi Highlands. These are essential for crafting Greater Shadow Protection Potions, which will be widely used in AQ.
Q5: Should I focus on Greater Nature Protection or Greater Shadow Protection Potions?
Both will be valuable, but Greater Nature Protection Potions may have broader usage in AQ due to the nature-based damage of many bosses. However, Greater Shadow Protection will also have high demand for certain encounters.
Q6: Are there any specific consumables I should stockpile beyond resistance potions?
Stock up on Flasks of the Titans, Elixirs of the Mongoose, and Major Mana Potions for increased survivability and DPS. Also consider oils like Brilliant Wizard Oil for additional spell power.
With these items prepared in advance, you'll be well-equipped to either cash in at the Auction House or dominate in AQ from day one. Happy stockpiling, and may your efforts yield both profits and progression in the Season of Discovery!
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