The Valor system introduced inWorld of Warcraft’sPatch 9.0.5 changed a lot about how players acquire and upgrade gearfor end-game progression. Before, players had to run Mythic dungeons at higher and higher levels to even have a chance at getting gear with a decent iLvL. Now, players can upgrade endgame gear without quite so much hassle using Valor, a currency awarded to players for completing Mythic dungeons and completing daily Callings for their Covenant.
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Players can use Valor at the gear upgrade vendor within their Covenant or at the dedicated Valor upgrade vendor in Oribos, located on the main level next to the PvP vendor. When it comes to how to farm ValorWoWgives players two options. Keep in mind, though, that the Valor cost for upgrades rises steeply when upgrading a piece of gear nearing its maximum upgrade level.
Updated June 12, 2025 by Erik Petrovich:Valor in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is a currency brought back from previous expansions with a new purpose: to improve gear found in Mythic Dungeons. There are two main sources of Valor in Shadowlands, being Mythic Dungeons and Covenant Callings, both of which reward valor regularly. The amount of Valor needed to upgrade the iLvl of gear doesn’t matter if you haven’t unlocked achievements that increase upgrading potential. These achievements are earned by completing Mythic Keystones at various levels, which also happens to be one of the best ways to farm Valor in WoW.
6Valor Uses (And Vendor Locations)
Valor is used inWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlandsin two chief ways: upgrading certain equipment and purchasing crafting materials. From iLvl 184 to 197 players are able to use Valor to upgrade gear found in Mythic Dungeons and Mythic Keystone Dungeons. After iLvl 197 the upgradable tiers are unlocked with three achievements that challenge players to complete Mythic Keystones at higher and higher difficulties. Additionally, bags of various Crafting Materials can be purchased with Valor, but it’s a bit steep for what’s on offer.
If a player comples all Mythic Keystone Dungeons at Level 15 or higher, the other two lower-tier Achievements will also unlock. There isone Valor vendorin the Shadowlands,Aggressor Zo’Dash, who can be found in the southwest room in Oribos just by the north entrance. On the in-game map of Oribos, Aggressor Zo’Dash stands just above the “E” in “Enclave”.
5Don’t Waste Valor On Gear That Isn’t BIS
First things first, Valor is a relatively scarce resource. Players can’t buy it at the auction house, they can only get it by completing certain in-game objectives. As a result, if someone doesn’t want to waste time, they should make sure to look up their class and specialization’s best-in-slot gear for max level. While running dungeons a player might get a piece of equipment that is best-in-slot for their class specialization, but it’s upgrade level (and consequently ilvl) might be low.
It’s best to equip gear that has better stats, no matter the situation, but players should keep the best-in-slot gear in their inventory or bank for regular Valor upgrading. Eventually, the gear will be at a high enough upgrade level to justify re-equipping. However, even if a newly acquired piece of lootisat a higher ilvl and upgrade level, if it’s not considered the user’s best-in-slot it will be a waste of Valor. Going from Upgrade Level 7 to 8 mightseem like a huge boost, but the Valor is better spent on gear that will eventually replace it.
4Quickly Complete Several Low-Level Mythic Keystones…
The fastest way to Valor farmWoWhas is to rush low-level Mythic Keystone dungeons back to back. Each run will net 135 Valor, which will continue to be rewarded every time a Mythic Keystone dungeon is run. It’s a whole lot nicer to be able to do it as often as one wants rather than wait a day (or a week) likeother end-game contentinWorld of Warcraft. Plus, the higher iLvL you get, the easier those low-level Mythic Keystone dungeons will be.
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It’s a great system because it allows players who are dedicated to Mythic Keystone progression to continue to improve their gear and push even further. It doesn’t punish players for playing too much, like daily and weekly quests, instead it rewards the most dedicated players with a chance to better their stats. Plus, even low-level Mythic Keystonesdrop best-in-slot gear, but at a lower upgrade level that can then be enhanced and upgraded with earned Valor.
3…Or Progress & Upgrade a Mythic Keystone
If bouncing between parties and running dungeons back to back for someone else doesn’t sound like a fun time, players should try pushing for their own progression instead. The Valor system is nice because it provides a flat 135 Valor for each completed Mythic Keystone dungeon, whether it’s a +1 or a +15. It doesn’t matter if you run out of time, either – all that matters is completion. Not completing a Mythic Keystone Dungeon rewards no Valor and lowers the level of the Keystone itself, rewarding less loot and potentially being less interesting for players looking for a group.
Progressing one’s own Mythic Keystone is a much slower way to farm Valor, and therefore not the best way to farm Valor, but it’s a good way to kill two birds with one stone. It’s hard to get into high-level Mythic Keystone dungeons at a low iLvL. Progressing one’s own Keystone, though, means the player can create the group and bein charge of who joinsand who doesn’t. Loot with upgraded stats is only available at higher levels, so this can be an effective way to both cut-down Valor upgrade costs and get some great gear at the same time.
2Complete Rare Covenant Callings Daily
Aside from running Mythic Keystone Dungeons, Covenant Callings are anew feature inShadowlandsthat gives players a Covenant-specific task each day. Up to three callings can be stored at one time, meaning the player can step away fromWorld of Warcraftwithout missing a Calling for three days. Each Calling is given a rarity – either Rare or Epic – which corresponds with its rewards. Rare Callings are usually pretty simple and don’t require much time investment, while Epic Callings are a bit more time-intensive.
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Rare Covenant Callings are highlighted in blue and give 35 Valor when completed. It’s not much, but it’s enough to get players a fair bit towards the first upgrade for a low-level piece of gear. Callings don’t have to be completed daily and, for some players who can’t log in every day, it’s actually better to let them pile up. They can usually all be completed pretty quickly one at a time and will feel like less of a daunting task. The little reward of 35 Valor feels a lot nicer when turning in three Callings at the same time.
1Complete Epic Covenant Callings Every Few Days
Epic Covenant Callings are highlighted in purple and grant 50 Valor when completed. These callings are usually alittle grander in scopeand might take a little more time to finish. Usually, these involve killing a World Boss, completing a Dungeon, or another time-consuming endeavor.
The 50 Valor is only a little bit more than the Rare quality Covenant Callings, unfortunately. When it comes to farming Valor, though, every little bit gathered can save time in the long run. Think about it like this: every three Covenant Callings completed grants about the same Valor as one Mythic Keystone dungeon. It’s a good way to farm ValorWoWoffers because it also rewards other items.
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