World of Warcraft Classic’s Season of Discovery rekindles the nostalgic flames of the original WoW experience with new twists and challenges. One of these challenges is earning reputation with many of the game’s factions, one of the most notable being the Thorium Brotherhood. This guide shows you how to improve your standing with the Thorium Brotherhood, why to do so, and the best strategies to maximize your reputation gains for this faction.
Who Are the Thorium Brotherhood?
The Thorium Brotherhood is located in Searing Gorge and comprises Dark Iron Dwarves who are artisans and blacksmiths. Their camp, called Thorium Point, is effectively the central hub of player activity when dealing with this faction. The Brotherhood is famous for several valuable crafting recipes, especially blacksmithing plans for some of the best high-end armor and weapons available in the game.
Why Gain Reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood?
Gaining reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood grants access to many benefits, most significantly valuable recipes. These are essential for players looking to master blacksmithing or obtain top-tier gear. Main reasons to pursue reputation with this faction include:
- Unique Blacksmithing Recipes: Unlocks elite blacksmithing plans, such as parts of the Dark Iron gear set.
- Key to Molten Core: One of the quests to access the Molten Core raid is tied to reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood.
- High-Level Crafting Materials: The faction sells rare materials that are otherwise hard to obtain.
- Bragging Rights: Reaching Exalted with the Thorium Brotherhood is a mark of dedication and skill.
Reputation Tiers and Rewards
Understanding the reputation tiers is essential. Here’s a breakdown of what you get at each level:
- Neutral (0/3000): Basic access to Thorium Point and initial quests.
- Friendly (3000/6000): Access to some recipes and minor items. Requires 3,000 reputation points to advance to Honored.
- Honored (6000/12000): Access to more advanced recipes. Requires 6,000 reputation points to advance to Revered.
- Revered (12000/21000): Access to high-level recipes and rare materials. Requires 12,000 reputation points to advance to Exalted.
- Exalted (21000): Access to the best recipes, including Dark Iron gear, plus special items and materials.
Strategies for Gaining Reputation
Initial Quests and Turn-Ins
Starting your journey with the Thorium Brotherhood involves completing quests and turn-ins. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Starting Quests at Thorium Point
- “Incendosaurs? Whateverosaur is More Like It”: Kill Incendosaurs in the Cauldron for 25 reputation per turn-in.
- “Fiery Menace!”: Kill Firegut Ogres for 25 reputation per turn-in.
- “Curse These Fat Fingers”: Collect Dark Iron Scraps for 25 reputation per turn-in.
- “STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout’s Spyglass”: Collect these items from Dark Iron Dwarves and return for 50 reputation per turn-in.
Repeatable Quests
- “Gaining Acceptance”: Turn in 2 Dark Iron Residue for 25 reputation each time.
- “Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Heavy Leather/Incendosaur Scales/Kingsblood”: These quests require specific materials and grant 50 reputation per turn-in.
Farming Materials for Turn-Ins
Farming materials for turn-ins is crucial. Best spots include:
- Dark Iron Residue: Found in Blackrock Depths and Molten Core. Best farmed from elite mobs and bosses.
- Fiery Cores and Lava Cores: Drop from bosses in Molten Core. Regular raiding with a guild speeds this up.
- Dark Iron Scraps: Drop from Dark Iron Dwarves in Searing Gorge and Blackrock Depths.
- Incendosaur Scales: Dropped by Incendosaurs in the Cauldron area of Searing Gorge.
- Kingsblood: Gathered by herbalists throughout various zones in Azeroth.
Efficient Farming Tips
- Group Up: Farming in a group is faster and more efficient.
- Guild Runs: Coordinate with your guild for Molten Core and Blackrock Depths runs to maximize drops.
- Auction House: Monitor the Auction House for needed materials; buying in bulk can save time.
- Daily Routine: Set a routine to farm specific materials to avoid burnout and ensure steady progress.
Molten Core and Dark Iron
Access to Molten Core is pivotal for earning reputation quickly. Key points:
- Attunement Quest: Complete “Attunement to the Core” by speaking to Lothos Riftwaker at Blackrock Mountain and obtaining the Core Fragment from Blackrock Depths.
- Raid Bosses: Each boss in Molten Core drops valuable reputation items like Fiery Cores and Lava Cores.
- Dark Iron Ore: Collect in Molten Core and Blackrock Depths to smelt into Dark Iron Bars, required for crafting high-level gear.
Molten Core Strategy
- Form a Regular Raid Group: Consistency is key—join or form a raid that runs Molten Core regularly.
- Loot Distribution: Ensure fair distribution of Fiery and Lava Cores to maintain group morale.
- Efficient Clearing: Focus on clearing bosses and packs efficiently to maximize loot drops and reputation gains.
- Rep Farming Runs: If your group is strong enough, consider runs focused on clearing as many mobs as possible for Dark Iron Residue and other turn-in items.
Crafting and Recipes
At various reputation levels you unlock unique crafting recipes. Notable items include:
- Dark Iron Helm: Requires Exalted. Provides excellent tanking stats.
- Dark Iron Gauntlets: Requires Revered. Offers fire resistance, crucial for Molten Core.
- Dark Iron Leggings: Requires Honored. Provides significant fire resistance and defense.
- Sulfuron Hammer: Requires Exalted and multiple rare materials, including Blood of the Mountain and Essence of Fire.
Crafting Tips
- Stockpile Materials: Gather materials early so you can craft items as soon as you unlock recipes.
- Profession Synergy: Have Blacksmithing and Mining at high levels to craft efficiently.
- Sell Extras: Crafted items you don’t need can be sold on the Auction House for profit.
- Upgrade Strategy: Prioritize crafting items that provide the greatest benefit to your character or guild.
Advanced Strategies
Efficient Turn-Ins
Maximizing the efficiency of turn-ins can significantly boost reputation gains:
- Bulk Turn-Ins: Accumulate large amounts of turn-in items before traveling to Thorium Point to save time.
- Time Management: Combine turn-ins with other quests and farming in Searing Gorge and Blackrock Depths.
- Guild Collaboration: Trade or share materials with guildmates to help everyone progress faster.
Optimizing Your Farming Routes
Knowing the best farming routes can save hours of grinding. Suggested routes:
Searing Gorge Route
- Incendosaurs: Start at the Cauldron, clearing Incendosaurs for scales and Dark Iron Scraps.
- Dark Iron Dwarves: Move to the Dark Iron camps for more scraps and other items.
Blackrock Depths Route
- Mobs and Bosses: Focus on areas with high concentrations of Dark Iron mobs for Residue and Scraps.
- Loot Runs: Plan runs to clear bosses quickly for Fiery and Lava Cores.
Molten Core Route
- Boss Priority: Prioritize bosses that drop the most valuable items.
- Trash Mobs: Don’t neglect trash mobs; they drop Residue and other valuable items.
Auction House Strategies
- Buy Low, Sell High: Monitor material prices and buy when low; sell excess when prices peak.
- Flipping: Find underpriced items and flip them for profit to buy more turn-in materials.
- Bulk Purchases: Buying in bulk can save money and ensure a steady supply of turn-ins.
Conclusion
Farming the Thorium Brotherhood in WoW Classic: Season of Discovery is rewarding—powerful crafting recipes and items become available as your reputation rises. This guide is essential to maximize reputation gains, whether you aim to craft the best gear, reach Molten Core, or achieve Exalted status. Reputation farming can be long and sometimes tedious, but it’s well worth the effort. Good luck in Azeroth, adventurer, and may your reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood grow swiftly!
