WoW Midnight Catalyst guide: How to upgrade your gear
Want to learn how to complete your tier set? Our Catalyst guide will walk you through most of the systems involved in Catalyst system.
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Key takeaways
- The Catalyst lets you convert eligible Veteran+ gear into tier set pieces using limited charges, helping you complete set bonuses faster.
- Charges are time-gated (starting from an intro quest and then generally every two weeks), with extra charges available through seasonal achievements like Mythic+, raid, or PvP goals.
- Only specific gear can be converted (non-crafted, non-tier, appropriate item track), and it mainly affects the 5 core tier slots while other armor slots are mostly cosmetic.
Wondering how to complete your tier set? Have you tried The Catalyst system in Midnight? This guide serves to provide all the information on the Catalyst system in WoW, how to use it and how to get more Catalyst charges for your character.
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Patch 12.0.5 actually bring even more ways to upgrade your gear, seek more info in our Patch 12.0.5 overview.
What is Catalyst in WoW
The Matrix Catalyst is a system that lets you turn regular armor pieces into tier set gear of the same type, making it much easier to complete your set bonuses. You can interact with the Catalyst to convert eligible gear using charges. These charges are earned over time and limit how often you can use the system.
Next to the Catalyst, you’ll meet Eldara Dawnrunner, who gives a short quest called Taste True Power. Completing it unlocks the Matrix Catalyst, allowing you to start upgrading your gear right away. You can locate Midnight Catalyst in Silvermoon (/way #2393 40.6 64.6 Matrix Catalyst).
The Matrix Catalyst lets you convert regular gear into tier set pieces using limited charges, you earn your first charge with the introductory quest. After that, you will earn each Catalyst charge every two weeks.
There are some rules for using The Catalyst, they are:
- Gear must be Veteran-track or higher.
- It shouldn’t be already a tier-set item.
- You, of course, need to have atleast 1 Catalyst charge.
- The armor piece mustn’t be crafted.
There are 5 tier pieces for Midnight Season 1 tier sets. They are
- Legs
- Hands
- Helm
- Shoulder
- Chest
However, you can also get these for cosmetic purposes:
- Bracers
- Belts
- Cloaks
- Boots
How to get more Catalyst charges in Midnight
In Midnight Season 1, you can earn an extra Catalyst charge by completing Midnight Season 1: Champion of the Dawn, which you can do by either clearing Midnight Falls on Heroic difficulty, reaching 2000 Mythic+ rating, or hitting 1600 PvP rating.
Crystallized Dawnlight Manaflux is a cumulative reward, so if you complete multiple requirements, you’ll get an extra charge, making it more of a late-season way to help finish your tier set.
Another one is Midnight Season 1: Catalyst Unbound, which is awarded for completing your Midnight Season 1 tier set bonus. After unlocking this achievement on your character, you will be able to see Catalyst charges drop from Mythic+, raid bosses, Bountiful Delve chests, and more.
There may be more ways to earn extra Catalyst charges in the future, but for now, these are the only ones available.
And that wraps up our Catalyst guide! If you seek more ways to get the best gear, consider WoW Gearing Boost.
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