In the upcoming World of Warcraft update, “Guardians of the Dream,” significant changes to the currency system for gear upgrades are anticipated. Initially introduced in Patch 10.1 as Shadowflame Crests, allowing players to enhance item levels, they were categorized into Whelpling, Drake, Wyrm, and Aspect. Accessibility varied, with casual players limited to the first two tiers via world quests and dungeons, while higher tiers were exclusive to more challenging content.
Patch 10.1.7 introduced Dreamsurges, providing an additional method for players to acquire Wyrm’s Shadowflame Crests. However, feedback suggested this upgrade system wasn’t comprehensive enough. Dataminers on the PTR for Patch 10.2 revealed Satchels of Dreaming Crests, set to replace Shadowflame Crests as the primary upgrade method. Details on the exchange rates and vendor locations are pending. Notably, these Crests will transition to the currency tab, freeing up inventory space.
Feedback from players varied; while some welcomed the overdue change, others advocated for account-bound Crests to aid alternate character progression. Some even called for a return to previous systems like Valor Points. With Patch 10.2 and speculations on the next expansion, the WoW community anticipates Blizzard’s response to the feedback on these currency updates, amidst an active and eventful period for the game.
