The first Catalyst charge in War Within Season 3 becomes available today on NA realms, and many of you probably think of it as a free way of converting a non-set piece in your bag into a Manaforge Omega class set piece the moment servers are up…
But hear me out: you might be throwing away your first Catalyst charge and know that won’t get another one for two weeks from now!
The Loot Trap Everyone Falls Into
It happens every season. Someone in your guild is so eager for their set bonus that they dump their first charge into the slot they’re missing the most right after reset.
A couple of raid bosses later? The exact same item drops for that person and THAT Catalyst charge goes wasted! As a result, you’re stuck watching everyone finish their 2/4-set bonuses while YOU count down the days for the next charge to become available…
How to Play It Smart
Clear the Manaforge Omega raid first. See what drops. Once you’ve cleared it and know which pieces you’re still missing, then use the Matrix Catalyst!
That single bit of patience can mean locking in your 2-piece or 4-piece bonus weeks ahead of someone who jumped the gun. And in Season 3, where every bit of DPS or HPS counts, that can be a huge deal.
Why It Matters
Very early in the season, the power gap between someone who has finished their set bonus, and the person who hasn’t, is NOTICEABLE. The smart move is to wait until after you clear the raid!
More Tips
If you don’t want to waste your Great Vault slot either, we’ve put up a separate article about why it’s better to wait before locking your weekly reward from the chest!
