Phase 6 is coming to SoD on Nov 21, and it's packed with exciting new content and activities for players, from two AQ raids to Dragons of Nightmare with waves of enemies attacking in locations like Silithus, where you can get a ton of WoW Season of Discovery gold and Reputation points. Don't forget the Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest line, which is a chance to get your Black Qiraji Battle Tank. This guide will outline the critical steps to get you ready for Phase 6, ensuring you don't miss out on anything.
1. Leveling Your Characters
The first and most crucial step in preparation is leveling up your characters to 60. Once Phase 6 launches, you'll want to focus on the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj and Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, as well as the Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline, so there won't be much time for leveling. To achieve level 60 quickly, the "Incursion Mob Killing Start" is highly recommended, where you focus on killing incursion mobs for faster experience than rested XP or traditional grinding. Consider using Season of Discovery boost services to speed up the leveling process, ensuring your characters are ready for the new content.
2. Ahn'Qiraj War Effort Preparation
Phase 6 introduces the Ahn'Qiraj War Effort, a server-wide event requiring substantial resource contributions to unlock the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj and the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. To contribute effectively:
Stockpile Resources: Gather materials such as Silk Bandages, Stranglekelp, Mithril Bars, Dense Stone, Mooncloth, Runecloth, Enchanted Thorium, Enchanted Leather, Powerful Anti-Venom, and Smoked Desert Dumplings.
Complete Logistics Assignments: Engage in quests that require these resources to advance the war effort.
3. Raids Preparation
At level 60, focus on completing important raids like Molten Core, Blackwing Lair, and Zul'Gurub (ZG). In particular, ZG is vital for obtaining Idols for leg and head enchants, which will remain valuable in later phases. Additionally, joining a guild is highly beneficial for maximizing loot and gearing efficiently.
Gear Up: Ensure your character is equipped with appropriate gear to handle the increased difficulty of these raids.
Study Boss Mechanics: Familiarize yourself with the strategies for bosses like C'Thun to enhance raid performance.
4. Gold Farming
With Phase 6, a new PvE event in Silithus will provide an excellent opportunity for farming gold through waves of enemy attacks. This event will also yield the Brood of Nozdormu reputation, which is crucial for the Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline. However, it's wise to stockpile gold in advance, as raid consumables will be in high demand and prices are expected to increase. One of the most reliable gold-making methods remains ZG trash farming, which offers both gold and ZG reputation.
5. Reputation Grinding
Brood of Nozdormu:
• Importance: Vital for the Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline.
• Rewards: Unlocks Tier 2.5 armor and other high-end gear.
Zul'Gurub (ZG):
• Importance: Essential for obtaining valuable items like Zanza potions, which are useful in every raid.
• Goal: Aim to reach at least Revered status to access these resources.
Cenarion Circle:
• Importance: Offers powerful items such as Earthstrike and other trinkets.
6. Alts and Healers
Having multiple alts at level 60 will allow you to participate in more content and farm more loot. In particular, healers are highly in demand for the upcoming content, and if you're considering an alt, a Priest or Shaman would be excellent choices. Priests, especially Discipline and Shadow, are highly sought after for both raiding and PvP. Shamans bring unique utility with totems, making them valuable for any raid.
7. Political Maneuvering
Phase 6 is also a prime opportunity to leverage social connections. The Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline will be available on Nov 12, allowing players to start building towards the prestigious Black Qiraji Battle Tank mount. Use this time to gather favors, resources, and allies to ensure a smoother experience during this quest.
8. Crafting and Consumables
Prepare essential consumables to support your efforts
Smoked Desert Dumplings: Beneficial for melee classes; farm Sandworm Meat from Dredge Crushers and Dredge Strikers in Silithus.
Greater Nature Protection Potions: Crucial for surviving nature damage in AQ40; gather Elemental Earth, Dreamfoil, and Crystal Vials for crafting.
9. Anticipate New Runes and Mechanics
Blizzard has consistently introduced new runes in each phase of SoD. Phase 6 may bring additional Shoulder and Neck Runes, offering further customization for your class and playstyle.
10. Take a Break and Plan for the Future
As Phase 6 approaches, consider taking a break from current content to recharge. With the Firelands patch dropping on Oct 29, this may be your last chance to experience certain aspects of the game before the new Classic content overshadows it. Planning ahead for the hectic months following Phase 6 will help you decide whether you want to focus on Classic, potentially explore fresh Era servers, or take on new challenges in Hardcore servers.
Conclusion
With so much content dropping in Phase 6, there's never been a better time to play Classic WoW. Between the new PvE event, the AQ raids, and the highly anticipated Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline, this phase will be packed with rewarding challenges and opportunities. Whether you're most excited about the new PvE event, progressing through the classic raids, or gearing up for potential fresh servers, be prepared to immerse yourself fully in the upcoming content.
