Blizzard have shared all the details for the new instanced content coming in patch 12.0.5, as Ritual Sites get all their info out there! From the 5 tiers of difficulty, new currency, two alternating entry points, rewards based on death count, different challenges you can choose to increase rewards, all the ranks and rewards, it’s all here! Let’s dive in.
Ritual Sites introduce new repeatable instanced content similar to Delves designed for flexible group sizes and allowing one to five players. Each offers escalating challenges in a bid for the heroes of the Alliance and Horde to disrupt the rituals of the naga in Eversong Woods or the Twilight’s Blade cultists in Zul’Aman.
- Eversong Woods: Daggerspine Point
- Zul’Aman: Broken Throne
These sites alternate between the two zones. To enter the Ritual site, players will interact with the Curious Obelisk which allows you to choose your difficulty tier and the challenges you will face.
As you progress through these Ritual Sites, you can choose your level of challenge from Tiers 1 through 5. Players must complete each Tier before unlocking the next. Tiers 3 through 5 will also require you to select 1, 2, or 4 challenges respectively in order to enter.
A new currency called “Field Accolades” is earned in Ritual Sites along with Ritual Spoils which contain Crests, currencies, and rare cosmetic items. Field Accolades and Voidlight Marl can be spent at several new vendors found on the second level of The Bazaar in Silvermoon City. You will also find Lady Darkglen, Rae’ana, Ranger Captain Lilatha, and Kul’amara the Fierce in this location for quest turn-ins or to pick up new quests.
The level of challenge you undertake and how well you succeed will impact the amount of rewards you get. You can also keep track of your Spoils and Deaths throughout the site within the User Interface as you progress through the instance. A performance score is displayed at the end of the encounter showing your total rewards.
- Spoils: Combined spoils gained from thwarting enemy forces in the Ritual Site.
- Deaths: The number of times players have been overpowered in a Ritual Site. Your first 2 deaths will not affect your final spoils. Every death after that will reduce the spoils by 5%, up to a maximum of 50%.
Available Challenges
How much risk you take will also increase your spoils. Here are the challenges to select from.
| Name | Description | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Tendrils | Rank 0/1
Grasping Tendrils have been found rooting and damaging distracted adventurers.
Increases Spoils by 10% when selected. | Found in the Ritual Spoils |
| Manifestations | Rank 0/1
The magic of the site occasionally manifests powerful spirits. Interrupt these manifestations or face their withering magic. Increases Spoils by 15% when selected. | Complete a Tier 3 Ritual Site then speak with Ranger Captain Lilatha in Silvermoon City. |
| Magical Alarm Bells | Rank 0/1
Disruptions at the site trigger forces to be summoned to the location of the incident. The more disruptive the incident, the greater the force summoned. Increases Spoils by 13% when selected. | Complete a Tier 4 Ritual Site then speak with Lady Darkglen in Silvermoon City. |
| Malevolent Boons | Rank 0/1
The enemies in the site are using dark obelisks to empower their forces. Disable these or face them with their malevolent boons.
Increases Spoils by 20% when selected. | Complete a Tier 2 Ritual Site then speak with Lady Darkglen in Silvermoon City. |
| Tainted Corpses | Rank 0/1
Volatile magic in the site has tainted the enemies. When killed, this taint manifests as a pool of deadly magic.
Increases Spoils by 10% when selected. | Found in a tainted bone pile. |
| Reinforced | Rank 0/1
Security is heightened. Many additional forces were brought in to protect this site.
Increases Spoils by 15% when selected. | Complete a Tier 2 Ritual Site then speak with Ranger Captain Lilatha in Silvermoon City. |
| Patrols | Rank 0/1
Powerful patrols have been seen at the site due to suspected looting. It is best to avoid them if possible.
Increases Spoils by 15% when selected. | ‘Procure’ unique treasures from Tier 3 Ritual Sites. |
| Embers | Rank 0/1
The overwhelming power of the ritual is felt throughout the site, embers of power can be found empowering nearby enemies and their leader.
Increases Spoils by 25% when selected. | Find Embers of Power from a Tier 4 Ritual Site. |
Each week the tier requirement will be one lower as players learn more about the rituals. This will allow all players to unlock the bonuses in the lower levels over time.
Ranking Up
There are eight ranks of Renown you can earn, providing greater benefits and rewards as you progress.
| Rank 1 | Ritual Magic – Regeneration Orbs The first thing you need to know when investigating a Ritual Site is that with so much magic in the air that while in combat Regeneration Orbs will manifest healing you for 15% of your health. |
|---|---|
| Rank 2 | Ritual Treasures Keep a keen eye, your familiarity with Ritual Sites should allow you to find small treasures around the site. |
| Rank 3 | Ritual Decor Is it safe to take things home from a Ritual Site… usually. Seek out Rae’ana in Silvermoon City to see what items she has determined are safe for the home. |
| Rank 4 | Outlying Dangers A couple of rare enemies have been sighted around Ritual Sites. Take care but usually these rare visitors hold useful spoils. Ritual Magic – Orb Potency |
| Rank 5 | Shrines of Power True masters of Ritual Sites use the powerful items of the site to their advantage. You can now find magical shrines in Ritual Sites that will speed you on. Additional Spoils |
| Rank 6 | Corrupted Menagerie The little creatures often fair poorly when they venture into sites steeped in magic. Seek out Sergeant Vornin in Silvermoon City to adopt one of the pets affected by Ritual Sites he is caring for.
Ritual Magic – Orbs Aplenty |
| Rank 7 | Revered Treasures In Ritual Sites it is often dangerous to leave dangerous treasures to fall into the wrong hands. Our scouts have noted the locations of large Revered Treasures in Ritual Sites for you to secure. Dark Obelisk Shrines of Power II |
| Rank 8 | Corrupted Transport The denizens of a Ritual Site often overlook the effect their magic has on their mounts. Seek out Seargeant Vornin to see about a new ride. The magic effects so far have proven to be harmless to their riders.
Elite Dangers Beware! Our scouts have sighted a couple of rare enemies that are extremely dangerous or elite forces. That said, the bigger or at least more challenging they are the… more spoils they will have. |
To the Victor Go the Spoils
When it comes time to spend your hard-won Field Accolades and Voidlight Marl the vendors at the hub will be waiting to make the exchange with you.
Vendor: Sergeant Vornin
| Name | Item Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Unbound Manawyrm | Flying Mount | 6000 Voidlight Marl Requires: Void Response Team Achievement |
| Void-Touched Hawkstrider | Ground Mount | 4500 Voidlight Marl |
| Void-Infused Mindbreaker Fry | Pet | 1800 Voidlight Marl |
| Void-Touched Dragonhawk Egg | Pet | 1800 Voidlight Marl |
| Cappy | Pet | 800 Voidlight Marl and Requires: Cosmic Exterminator Achievement |
Tiram Dawnsetter <Cosmetic Equipment Salvager>
Caches will provide one item of that type at random in either cloth, leather, mail, or plate per purchase.
| Name | Item Type | Cost |
| Cache of Void-Touched Weapons | “Contains a cosmetic Void-Touched weapon you do not have in your collection.” | 10 Field Accolades and 200 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Headgear | “Contains a cosmetic Void-Touched helm you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Shoulderwear | “Contains cosmetic Void-Touched shoulders you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Cloaks | “Contains a cosmetic Void-Touched cloak you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Chestpieces | “Contains a cosmetic Void-Touched chestpiece you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Bracers | “Contains cosmetic Void-Touched bracers you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Gloves | “Contains cosmetic Void-Touched gloves you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Belts | “Contains cosmetic Void-Touched belts you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Legwear | “Contains cosmetic Void-Touched legwear you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Cache of Void-Touched Boots | “Contains cosmetic Void-Touched boots you do not have in your collection.” | 5 Field Accolades and 150 Voidlight Marl |
Maren Silverwing <Quartermaster>
Heroic and Champion level items are available to purchase with Field Accolades. You can also exchange Dark Particles found in Ritual Sites for more Field Accolades.
| Name | Item Type | Cost |
| Cache of Void-Touched Armaments | “Contains a Champion item for your Loot Specialization.” | 75 Field Accolades |
| Cache of Void-Touched Armaments | “Heroic item for your Loot Specialization.” | 500 Field Accolades |
| Field Accolade Pouch | Contains 10 Field Accolades “Maren Silverwing will exchange these for Void-Touched Caches in Silvermoon City.” | 100 Dark Particles |
Rae’ana <Historian and Research Supplier>
You’ll need to earn Renown Rank 3 with Ritual Sites to purchase most of these Housing Decor items along with Voidlight Marl. The Dark Obelisk requires Renown Rank 7 to purchase.
| Name | Item Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Void Elf Scribe’s Desk | Housing Decor | 250 Voidlight Marl |
| Void Elf Floating Desk | Housing Decor | 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Runic Parchment | Housing Decor | 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Void Flame Candle | Housing Decor | 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Void Inkwell | Housing Decor | 150 Voidlight Marl |
| Dark Obelisk | Housing Decor | 500 Voidlight Marl |
As with Delves and Prey, players will unlock Great Vault rewards in the World content row. Only you can determine what challenges you’ll undertake and which rewards you’ll choose to claim as your own. Ritual Sites are available in the 12.0.5 content update.
