As the excitement builds ahead of patch 11.2 for World of Warcraft: The War Within, Blizzard is concluding Season 2 with a limited-time buff named Collector’s Bounty. This buff is particularly designed for transmog enthusiasts and mount collectors, offering a golden opportunity to enhance collections significantly. Here’s everything you should know about this event, including its mechanics, potential rewards, and strategies to maximize its benefits.
Understanding Collector’s Bounty
Launched on July 1 following the weekly reset, Collector’s Bounty initially caused some confusion among players. After a brief delay, its effects became apparent—every character logging into a modern TWW server now automatically receives the Collector’s Bounty buff when entering the game. This buff is a boon for players targeting legacy content, as it enables them to collect double the normal loot from bosses across dungeons and raids from previous expansions, excluding the most recent one, Dragonflight.
With the Collector’s Bounty in effect, players can benefit from a significant increase in loot drops. Typically, dungeon bosses drop between four and six items, while raid bosses can yield up to twelve items, depending on the difficulty level. Anecdotally, players have also reported a greater likelihood of receiving green and blue quality items during this event, enhancing the chances of completing elusive transmog sets.
This presents a unique chance to hunt for any transmogrification items you may have missed previously. Many players are utilizing the popular AllTheThings add-on, which helps track item collections and remain organized during this frenetic loot collection phase. Enhancing the excitement, several selective items—including rare mounts and legendary weapons—now have a boosted drop chance of 5%, making them ten times more likely to drop compared to typical rates. Some players have been grinding for these coveted items for years; this event might finally provide the chance many have been waiting for.
What to Farm During Collector’s Bounty
The Collector’s Bounty buff affects a range of specific items across various expansions. Below is a breakdown of notable loot available during this event:
Classic
- Deathcharger’s Reins, Lord Rivendare, Stratholme
- Bindings of the Windseeker, Baron Geddon and Garr, Molten Core
- Red Qiraji Resonating Crystal, a trash drop in Temple of Ahn’Qiraj
Burning Crusade
- Fiery Warhorse’s Reins, Attumen the Huntsman, Karazhan
- Ashes of Al’ar, Kael’thas Sunstrider, Tempest Keep
- Reins of the Raven Lord, Anzu, Sethekk Halls
- Swift White Hawkstrider, Kael’thas Sunstrider, Magister’s Terrace
- Thori’dal, the Stars’ Fury, Kil’jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
Wrath of the Lich King
- Reins of the Azure Drake, Malygos, 10-man Eye of Eternity
- Reins of the Blue Drake, Malygos, 25-man Eye of Eternity
- Reins of the Grand Black War Mammoth, any boss in the Vault of Archavon
- Reins of the Blue Proto-Drake, Skadi the Ruthless, Utgarde Pinnacle
- Mimiron’s Head, Yogg-Saron with 0 Keepers’ help, Ulduar
- Reins of the Onyxian Drake, Onyxia, Onyxia’s Lair
- Invincible’s Reins, the Lich King, 25-man heroic Icecrown Citadel
Cataclysm
- Reins of the Drake of the North Wind, Altarius, Vortex Pinnacle
- Reins of the Drake of the South Wind, Al’Akir, Throne of the Four Winds
- Reins of the Vitreous Stone Drake, Slabhide, Stonecore
- Armored Razzashi Raptor, Bloodlord Mandokir, Zul’Gurub
- Swift Zulian Panther, High Priestess Kilnara, Zul’Gurub
- Flametalon of Alysrazor, Alysrazor, Firelands
- Smoldering Egg of Millagazor, Ragnaros, Firelands
- Experiment 12-B, Ultraxion, Dragon Soul
- Reins of the Blazing Drake, Madness of Deathwing, Dragon Soul
- Life-Binder’s Handmaiden, Madness of Deathwing, heroic Dragon Soul
Strategies to Maximize Your Loot
To maximize your success during the Collector’s Bounty event, consider the following strategies:
- Group Up: Teaming up with friends or fellow players can expedite the clearing of dungeons and raids, resulting in more loot in less time.
- Use Loot-Tracking Add-ons: Add-ons like AllTheThings can help track which items you still need for transmogrification, leading to more focused efforts during your runs.
- Check Boss Mechanics: Familiarize yourself with each boss’s mechanics to minimize downtime caused by wipes and maximize efficiency.
- Focus on Popular Targets: Certain items, like the Ashes of Al’ar and Invincible’s Reins, are coveted among the community. Target these bosses specifically for the best chances of snagging rare drops.
The Collector’s Bounty buff is set to last until July 28, providing players with ample time to capitalize on this exciting feature. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer, now is the perfect time to dive into legacy content and secure those long-coveted items for your collection.
For more information and updates on patch 11.2, keep an eye on the official Blizzard website.