Dragonflight PvP Season 2 Guide

Last updated on Jul 14, 2023 at 12:00 by Stan 3 comments

The following guide covers everything you need to know about Dragonflight PvP Season 2, including latest latest PvP changes.

1.

PvP Changes in Dragonflight Patch 10.1.5

Patch 10.1.5 adds PvP changes for all classes.

On top of that, we have a hub covering the specifics.

2.

Dragonflight PvP Season 2 Changes

The following changes went live when PvP Season 2 launched:

  • The duration of many crowd-control spells has been reduced in PvP.
  • Critical strikes deal 150% of base damage and healing in PvP combat (down from 175%).
  • Precognition (PvP Talent) has been removed. It can now be crafted onto gear via Optional Reagent and counts as an Embellishment.
  • Hardiness Icon Hardiness (Orc Racial) stun reduction reduced by 50% in PvP combat.
  • Honor and Conquest rewarded through different rated content has been redistributed for better balance of acquisition between them.
  • New Scalewarden Gear and consumables are available. The blue-quality Scalewarden Gear can be purchased with Bloody Tokens Icon Bloody Tokens from Malicia in Gladiator's Refuge, Valdrakken. It can be upgraded with Trophy of Strife Icon Trophy of Strife, which you can earn from weekly Sparks of Life quests.
  • Trophy of Strife Icon Trophy of Strife and Bloody Tokens Icon Bloody Tokens have reset with Patch 10.1 launch. Trophies have been converted into items that can be sold to vendors for gold, and the Bloody Token count has reset to zero.
  • New rewards for Season 2 have been added.
3.

PvP Changes in Dragonflight Season 2

Many classes received various changes in Season 2. If you play a specific class and would like to learn more about the changes, we recommend you to continue reading below.

4.

When Does Dragonflight PvP Season 2 Start?

Dragonflight PvP Season 2 starts on May 9, 2023, on live servers in North America and one day later in Europe.

5.

Dragonflight PvP Season 2 Gear

In Dragonflight Season 2, we have four types of PvP Gear — Crafted, Honor, Conquest, and Scalewarden (War Mode) Gear.

Gear Type PvP Item Level
Crafted PvP Gear 424
Honor Gear 437
Conquest Gear 450
Blue-Quality War Mode Gear (Scalewarden Gear) 434
Epic-Quality War Mode Gear (Upgraded Scalewarden Gear) 447
6.

Scalewarden War Mode Gear in Dragonflight Season 2

New Scalewarden Gear is available in Season 2.

  • Starter gear (Blue quality) has PvP Item Level 434. It can be purchased with Bloody Tokens Icon Bloody Tokens from Malicia in Gladiator's Refuge and can be upgraded to Epic quality with Trophy of Strife Icon Trophy of Strife, which you can get from weekly Sparks of Life quests.
  • Upgraded gear (Purple quality) has PvP Item Level 447.
7.

Honor Gear in Dragonflight Season 2

Honor gear starts at Item Level 366 and has 5 ranks. You can further upgrade it with Honor, but the upgrades will only increase the item's actual Item Level, not PvP Item Level. Honor gear has PvP Item Level 437.

8.

Honor Gear Purchase and Upgrade Costs in Dragonflight Season 2

You spend Honor to purchase and upgrade Honor gear in Season 2. The exact upgrade cost are outlined in the following table:

Armor Slot Initial Cost (Item Level 366) Rank 2 (Item Level 372) Rank 3 (Item Level 379) Rank 4 (Item Level 385) Rank 5 (Item Level 392)
Helm, Chest, Legs 875 Honor 500 Honor 625 Honor 1,000 Honor 1,250 Honor
Shoulders, Gloves, Feet 700 Honor 400 Honor 500 Honor 800 Honor 1,000 Honor
Cloaks, Bracers, Rings, and Belt 525 Honor 300 Honor 400 Honor 600 Honor 750 Honor
One-Hand Weapons 875 Honor 500 Honor 625 Honor 1,000 Honor 1,250 Honor
Trinkets (Gladiator/DPS) 525/700 Honor 300/400 Honor 375/500 Honor 600/800 Honor 750/1,000 Honor
Two-Hand Weapons 1,750 Honor 1,000 Honor 1,250 Honor 2,000 Honor 2,500 Honor
Off-Hands 425 Honor 250 Honor 300 Honor 500 Honor 625 Honor
9.

Conquest Gear in Dragonflight Season 2

Conquest gear starts at Item Level 408 (450 in PvP) and can be further upgraded with Honor. The upgrades will only increase the actual Item Level and will scale to Item Level 450 in PvP at all ranks.

The Conquest Quartermaster is Calderax.

The exact item cost depends on the item slot.

  • Helm, Chest, and Legs cost 875 Conquest.
  • Shoulders, Gloves, and Feet cost 700 Conquest.
  • Cloaks, Bracers, Rings, and Belt cost 500 Conquest.
  • One-Hand weapons cost 900-1,350 Conquest.
  • Off-Hands cost 450 Conquest.
  • Two-Hand weapons cost 1800 Conquest.
  • Trinkets (Gladiator/DPS) cost 525/700 Conquest.
10.

What is the Conquest Cap in Dragonflight Season 2?

The Conquest cap is 1,350 for Week 1 of Season 2 and increases by 550 every week.

11.

Elite Conquest PvP Gear (Cosmetics) in Dragonflight

Glamora is the Elite Conquest Quartermaster in Dragonflight. She sells cosmetic weapons for 5 or 10 Mark of Honor Icon Mark of Honor. You must reach 2.4k rating to be able to buy them.

12.

Where to Upgrade Gear in Dragonflight Season 2?

PvP gear can be upgraded with Honor at Corxian in Valdrakken. The NPC can be found near the Elite Conquest Quartermaster.

Additionally, you can upgrade it in the Forbidden Reach or Zaralek Cavern by visiting the item upgrade vendor located in Loamm.

13.

How to Transform Crafted PvE Gear Into PvP Gear in Dragonflight Season 2

Honor and Conquest vendors offer new items that let you convert Crafted PvE Gear into PvP by increasing their Item Level in Arenas and Battlegrounds.

  • Lesser Crest of Honor Icon Lesser Crest of Honor (costs 525 Honor) — Increases the Item Level to 437 in Arenas and Battlegrounds. Usable with Craftable epic items in the Neck, Back, Wrist, and Finger slots crafted with a Spark of Shadowflame Icon Spark of Shadowflame.
  • Crest of Honor Icon Crest of Honor (costs 700 Honor) — Increases the Item Level to 437 in Arenas and Battlegrounds.Usable with Craftable epic items in the Shoulders, Hands, Waist, and Feet slots crafted with a Spark of Shadowflame Icon Spark of Shadowflame.
  • Greater Crest of Honor Icon Greater Crest of Honor — (costs 850 Honor) — Increases the Item Level to 437 in Arenas and Battlegrounds. Usable with Craftable epic items in the Head, Chest, or Leg slots crafted with a Spark of Shadowflame Icon Spark of Shadowflame.
  • Lesser Trophy of Conquest Icon Lesser Trophy of Conquest — Increases the Item Level to 450 in Arenas and Battlegrounds. Usable with Craftable epic items in the Neck, Back, Wrist, and Finger slots crafted with a Spark of Shadowflame Icon Spark of Shadowflame.
  • Trophy of Conquest Icon Trophy of Conquest — Increases the Item Level to 450 in Arenas and Battlegrounds. Usable with Craftable epic items in the Shoulders, Hands, Waist and Feet slots crafted with a Spark of Shadowflame Icon Spark of Shadowflame.
  • Greater Trophy of Conquest Icon Greater Trophy of Conquest — Increases the Item Level to 450 in Arenas and Battlegrounds. Usable with Craftable epic items in the Head, Chest, or Leg slots crafted with a Spark of Shadowflame Icon Spark of Shadowflame.
14.

Arena Map Pools and Rotation in Dragonflight Season 2

Season 2 features an updated weekly map rotation for Rated and Skirmish Arenas that you can find below:

Pool A Pool B Pool C
Nagrand Arena Nagrand Arena Nagrand Arena
Dalaran Sewers Ruins of Lordaeron Hook Point
Tiger's Peak Tol'viron Arena Empyrean Domain
Enigma Crucible Tiger's Peak Ashamane's Fall
Empyrean Domain Blade's Edge Arena The Robodrome
Ashamane's Fall Maldraxxus Colliseum Mugambala
Maldraxxus Colliseum Black Rook Hold Arena Enigma Crucible
Nokhudon Proving Grounds Nokhudon Proving Grounds Nokhudon Proving Grounds
15.

Dragonflight PvP Season 2 Rewards

Rewards have been refreshed for PvP Season 2. Gladiators will receive Winding Slitherdrake: Embodiment of the Obsidian Gladiator Icon Winding Slitherdrake: Embodiment of the Obsidian Gladiator appearance for the new Winding Slitherdrake Icon Winding Slitherdrake Dragonriding mount added in Patch 10.1.

Vicious mounts for this season are Vicious War Snail Icon Vicious War Snail and Vicious War Snail Icon Vicious War Snail.

Achieving Elite: Dragonflight Season 2 Icon Elite: Dragonflight Season 2 awards the Dragonflight Season 2 Hero Icon Dragonflight Season 2 Hero achievement and Obsidian Aspectral Earthstone Icon Obsidian Aspectral Earthstone that unlocks additional visual effects for Aberrus class sets.

Additionally, players who reach Challenger II Rank in the Season will receive the Dragonflight Season 2 Master Icon Dragonflight Season 2 Master achievement that rewards Draconic Mark of Mastery Icon Draconic Mark of Mastery. The item can be turned in for 1 Heroic difficulty Aberrus tier set armor piece of your choice.

Other rewards include new Elite PvP Sets and Weapon Appearances, Obsidian Legend's Pennant Icon Obsidian Legend's Pennant (toy), Obsidian Gladiator's Prestigious Cloak Icon Obsidian Gladiator's Prestigious Cloak, Obsidian Gladiator's Tabard Icon Obsidian Gladiator's Tabard, and the Obsidian Gladiator title for Rated 3v3 and Obsidian Legend for Rated Solo Shuffle.

16.

The Great Vault (Dragonflight Weekly Chest)

The Dragonflight Weekly Chest requires you to earn Honor each week to unlock item choices in the PvP category. You can find more details about the Great Vault and the requirements in our separate guide.

17.

Changelog

  • 14 Jul. 2023: Added link to 10.1.5 PvP changes.
  • 13 Jul. 2023: Updated for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 24 May 2023: Fixed Conquest cap.
  • 07 May 2023: Guide added.
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