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The subject of this article was removed from World of Warcraft after the Legion invaded Azeroth.
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The Legion Invasions was the unofficial name for the pre-expansion events that took place before World of Warcraft: Legion launched on August 30, 2016. The invasions began after the release of the pre-patch on August 9, 2016.[1]
These events were available to all characters, with pre-order or purchase of the expansion not required. This was a one-time event, lasting for only a limited time, and ended with the full release of Legion on August 30, 2016.
During this event, the Battle on the Broken Shore was also made available to players of level 98 and above. The Broken Shore scenario is separate from this event, and is still included as part of the Legion intro quest chain.
Details
Demon Hunter (Illidari) camps have appeared in Orgrimmar and Stormwind City with vendors. Invasions occur as phased Scenarios that have a related umbrella quest in parts of known zones around Azeroth (Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor only). Completing the scenarios will reward a new [Nethershard] currency, which can also be dropped by some demon mobs, as well as a chance to get item level 685 - 700 gear. Vendors in the capitals and invasion zones will sell additional gear for Nethershards.
Zones and quests
Six zones ( Azshara,
Dun Morogh,
Hillsbrad Foothills,
Northern Barrens,
Tanaris, and
Westfall) can possibly have an invasion. Invasions do not require players to have completed Broken Shore quest lines. Players of both factions may take part in any invasion scenario, regardless of the zone in which it is located.
Active zones will feature an icon on the world map over the zone like this:
The icon should have a tooltip identifying the invasion quest, how much time is left to complete the quest, and the number of [Nethershards] rewarded.
Entering an active invasion zone should auto-start a related quest:
Zone quests | ||
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Invasion: Azshara | Invasion: Dun Morogh | Invasion: Tanaris |
Invasion: Hillsbrad Foothills | Invasion: Westfall | |
Invasion: Northern Barrens |
Various key objectives will appear on the zone map:
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← Demon Commander |
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← Invasion Site |
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← Legion structure |
Completing one invasion quest rewards Stand Against the Legion and all six rewards
Defender of Azeroth: Legion Invasions.
Zone invasion stages
- Stage 1
- Defend an Invasion Point, like the
Crossroads in Northern Barrens or
Kharanos in Dun Morogh.
- Stage 2
- Stage 3
- Kill the demons at the
Invasion Sites and
Legion structures around the zone. Enemies will have markers on the map.
- Progression in the zone increases with killing mobs and saving friendly wounded NPCs.
- Stage 4
- Defeat the Invasion Point mini-boss.
- These mini-bosses will take several level 100 players to defeat, with attacks like Flame Fissure from volcanoes, Shadow Gale and Fragment of Argus.
- During stages
- Factions can intermingle while taking down the demon enemies
- Some faction leaders may also help out, like
Trade Prince Gallywix in Azshara,
Marin Noggenfogger <Baron of Gadgetzan> in Tanaris, and
Muradin Bronzebeard and
Moira Thaurissan <Queen of the Dark Iron> in Dun Morogh.
- Vehicles like Demolishers in Azshara and Mechatanks in Dun Morogh will be available to help speed up combat. There are also special objects you can throw to deal more damage, like bombs in Dun Morogh.
- Several buffs you can earn during the event are Hero's Resolve and Inspiration.
Nethershards
Nethershards are earned for different parts of the event, with a maximum of 260 per event:
- Completing Stage 1 rewards 15
[Nethershards].
- After Stage 2, Defeating the
Demon Commander and lieutenants should reveal a
[Small Legion Chest] (appears in player's bags) that contains 35
[Nethershards].
- Clearing the zone of
Invasion Sites for Stage 3 rewards 60
[Nethershards].
- After Stage 4, defeating the
Demon Lord should reveal a
[Large Legion Chest] (appears in player's bags) that contains 90
[Nethershards].
- Completing the invasion rewards 60
[Nethershards].
Demon hunter (Illidari) camps in invasion zones as well as Stormwind and Orgrimmar have Nethershard vendors to buy buff items, cosmetic items, and gear related to the event.
Rewards
[Small Legion Chest] can contain:
- Fel-Touched non-weapon gear
[Large Legion Chest] can contain:
- Fel-Touched non-weapon gear§
- Chance for [Coalesced Fel]
Plus a chance for:
Strength weapons
- Fel Hacker§ (One-Handed Axe)
- Fel Lord's Warmace§ (Two-Handed Mace)
Agility weapons
- Hellfury Longbow§ (Bow)
- Wrathguard Shortblade§ (One-Handed Sword)
- Fel Barbed Spear§ (Polearm)
- Wyrmtongue Spiteblade§ (Dagger)
- Eredar Splitter§ (One-Handed Axe)
[Glaive of the Fallen] (Warglaives)
Intellect weapons
- Staff of the Inquisiton§ (Staff)
- Corrupted Argus Gavel§ (One-Handed Mace)
- Eredar Battle Blade§ (One-Handed Sword)
- Inquisitors Wand§ (Wand)
- § These items will scale to level appropriate gear when they drop from
[Small Legion Chest] or
[Large Legion Chest].
[Nethershards] earned can be spent at Nethershard vendors who will sell the following:
- 2
for [Battle-Mender's Dressing] (heal 10%/8 sec)
- 10
for [Felstone] (fel effects)
- 10
for [Potion of Fel Protection] (dmg reduce)
- Captive Wyrmtongue <Reluctant 'Quartermaster'>
- 50
for [Demon Commander's Drape] (ilvl 700, +Prime Stat, +STA/Crit/Mastery, back)
- 50
for [Infernal Cord] (ilvl 700, +STA/Crit/Haste, neck)
- 50
for [Legionnaire's Fel Pendant] (ilvl 700, +STA/Haste/Mastery, neck)
- 50
for [Legion Bound Ring] (ilvl 700, +STA/Haste/Mastery, ring)
- 50
for [Nether Twisted Band] (ilvl 700, +STA/Crit/Mastery, ring)
- 50
for [Mo'arg Clan Token] (ilvl 700, +STR, trinket)
- 50
for [Felstalker Spine] (ilvl 700, +AGI, trinket)
- 50
for [Inquisitor's Talisman] (ilvl 700, +INT, trinket)
- 100
for [Glaive of the Fallen] (warglaive weapon)
- 150
for [Felbat Pup] (pet)
- 150
for [Coalesced Fel] (Fel-Touched weapon upgrade)
- 200
for [Ensemble: Fel-Infused Cloth Armor] (transmog)
- 200
for [Ensemble: Felshroud Leather Armor] (transmog)
- 200
for [Ensemble: Fel-Chain Mail Armor] (transmog)
- 200
for [Ensemble: Felforged Plate Armor] (transmog)
Media
Images
Videos
Notes
- Invasions occur in 4 hour blocks and active zones align to hour boundaries and tend to be synchronized, so there is a period of inactivity before zones become active again.
- Players at level 10 and above are able to fully participate in the scenario:
[Small Legion Chest] and
[Large Legion Chest] have loot scaled to player's level.
- Players below level 10 may still engage in the demons for considerable experience, however:
- The scenario is not tracked as normal for them (i.e. seen above the quest tracker), so they must pay attention to the announcements made in the zone
- They will not receive either of the chests after bosses die
- Should they achieve level 10 at any point during the scenario, the scenario will reset and they can do it all over again.
Tips for lower level players
- Lower level meaning below level 90 or so.
- Attack demons in towns and settlements with buildings and helper NPCs.
- Start attacking smaller demons to see how you do. Attack larger ones, if they can be killed easily solo.
- Be very careful attacking elite and boss mobs. Try to attack at range, if possible.
- Make sure to have bandages and food. Duck into buildings to go out of combat and eat/heal up.
- Beware of Area of Effect and Damage over Time attacks by bosses. They can insta-kill or kill you before you can get away.
References
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment 2016-07-29. Invasions and Demon Hunters Arrive August 9. World of Warcraft official site (US).
See also
- Assault on the Broken Shore (added in Patch 7.2)
- Battle on the Broken Shore
- Broken Shore
- Burning Legion
Dark Portal Opens
- Legion Assaults on the Broken Isles (added in Patch 7.2)
- Nethershard vendors
- War in the Broken Isles
- World of Warcraft: Legion
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