Discover everything you need to gear up efficiently in The War Within Season 1! From the latest item level increases to Mythic+ Dungeons, Delves, and the Great Vault—this guide covers it all so you can make the most of your rewards.
Gear Upgrade Tracks in The War Within Season 1
Each piece of gear in Season 1 follows a specific upgrade track. This track determines the maximum level to which you can upgrade your items, using crests and Valorstones. Here’s a breakdown of the different gear tracks and the activities that reward them.
For quick crest farming, make sure to fly through golden orbs in Khaz Algar Zones. Learn more.
| Gear Track | Item Level of Drops | Upgradeable to | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer | 558 | 580 | Delve Tiers 1-2, Normal Dungeons, Unranked PvP, World Quests |
| Adventurer | 571 | 593 | Delve Tiers 3-4, Heroic Difficulty Dungeons, Weekly World Events, World Quests |
| Veteran | 584 | 606 | Delve Tiers 1-3 Great Vault, Delve Tiers 5-6, Faction Renown, Heroic Difficulty Dungeons Great Vault, LFR Difficulty Raid Bosses, Mythic Difficulty Dungeons, Weekly World Events |
| Champion | 597 | 619 | Delve Tiers 4-6 Great Vault, Delve Tiers 7-11, Mythic Difficulty Dungeons Great Vault, Mythic+ Keystone 2-6 Dungeons, Normal Difficulty Raid Bosses, World Bosses |
| Hero | 610 | 626 | Delve Tiers 7-11 Great Vault, Heroic Difficulty Raid Bosses, Mythic+ Keystone 3-9 Dungeons Great Vault, Mythic+ Keystone 7-10 Dungeons, Rated PvP |
| Myth | 623 | 639 | Mythic Difficulty Raid Bosses, Mythic Keystone 10 Dungeons Great Vault |
For a detailed look at how to upgrade your gear, check out our comprehensive guide.
Season 1 Infographic
Looking for a visual breakdown? Check out this detailed infographic by ghostopera from Reddit.
Item Level of Rewards from Dungeons
The item level of rewards from dungeons is increasing with the start of Season 1.
- Seasonal Heroic Dungeons will become available on September 10. These drop item level 580 gear and give 593 loot in the Great Vault.
- Standard Mythic+0 dungeons drop item level 593 gear and provide 603 loot in the Great Vault.
- M+ will be available starting September 17!
Here are the item levels of rewards from your Mythic+ dungeon runs and the Great Vault in Season 1.
| Difficulty Level | End-of-Run Item Level | Weekly Reward Item Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mythic | Veteran 4 (593) | Champion 3 (603) |
| Mythic +2 | Champion 1 (597) | Champion 4 (606) |
| Mythic +3 | Champion 1 (597) | Hero 1 (610) |
| Mythic +4 | Champion 2 (600) | Hero 1 (610) |
| Mythic +5 | Champion 3 (603) | Hero 2 (613) |
| Mythic +6 | Champion 4 (606) | Hero 2 (613) |
| Mythic +7 | Hero 1 (610) | Hero 3 (616) |
| Mythic +8 | Hero 1 (610) | Hero 4 (619) |
| Mythic +9 | Hero 2 (613) | Hero 4 (619) |
| Mythic +10 and up | Hero 2 (613) | Myth 1 (623) |
Item Level of Rewards from Delves
More delve difficulties unlock with the Season 1 start, offering players better rewards across the board. Here are the item levels of rewards received at the end of Bountiful Delves and in the Great Vault.
| Delve Tier | End of Run Loot Item Level | Great Vault Loot Item Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 561 (Explorer 1/8) | 584 (Veteran 1/8) |
| 3 | 564 (Explorer 2/8) | 587 (Veteran 2/8) |
| 4 | 577 (Adventurer 4/8) | 597 (Champion 1/8) |
| 5 | 584 (Veteran 5/8) | 603 (Champion 3/8) |
| 6 | 590 (Veteran 6/8) | 606 (Champion 4/8) |
| 7 | 597 (Champion 7/8) | 609 (Hero 1/6) |
| 8+ | 603 (Champion 8/8) | 616 (Hero 3/6) |
If you’d like to learn more about Delves in The War Within Season 1, don’t forget to read our separate article.