How to get Undermine Crests in The War Within
If you’re wondering how to get Undermine Crests in The War Within, you’ve come to the right place. Here is our WoW crest guide for patch 11.1!
Table of Contents
- What are Undermine Crests used for
- Where to spend Undermine Crests
- The War Within patch 11.1 Undermine Crest farm
- Top contributors to this guide on WowVendor
- Conclusion
- FAQ
Key takeaways:
- Essential for fear upgrades: Undermine Crests are crucial for upgrading gear to higher item levels, especially for endgame content like Mythic+ and raids.
- Four Crest types: Weathered, Carved, Runed, and Gilded Undermine Crests correspond to different gear progression tiers.
- Weekly cap: Players can earn up to 90 Gilded Undermine Crests per week, with a cumulative cap allowing for catch-up in later weeks.
In this guide, we’ve gathered the best ways to farm Undermine Crests in The War Within Season 2. Some methods may seem tough, as higher tiers are aimed at players who enjoy challenges like Mythic-difficulty raids and Mythic+ dungeons at higher Keystone levels. Still, we hope this guide helps you find the easiest way to earn this valuable currency, and since we’ll keep it updated with new methods as they become available, be sure to bookmark the article to stay tuned.
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What are Undermine Crests used for
Undermine Crests are newly implemented crests specifically for Season 2; they are the key currency used to upgrade your gear alongside Valorstones in The War Within, much like the Harbinger Crests in Season 1 of The War Within. They come in two main types, each with its value and earned through different means:
- Gear upgrade Undermine Crests: Weathered, Carved, Runed, and Gilded
- Crafting Undermine Crests: Nascent and Enchanted
Here is the full upgrade table:
What is the weekly limit on Undermine Crests
Each week, you can collect up to 90 of each type of Undermine Crests: Weathered, Carved, Runed, and Gilded. Of course, as The War Within Season 2 continues, this limit is expected to increase.
Is there a seasonal limit for Crests
The War Within has season maximum Crests amount, but it only applies to higher-tier crests. Here’s how it works:
Seasonal Crest Limits:
- Weathered & Carved Undermine Crests → No cap (farm as many as you want).
- Runed & Gilded Undermine Crests → Seasonal cap applies (you can only earn a limited amount per season).
To check your current crest progress, you can look in your currency tab (Shift + B → Currency). If you’re close to the cap and need more upgrades, consider trading lower-tier crests up through the Crest Exchange in Dornogal.
Where to spend Undermine Crests
You can spend Undermine Crests at the gear upgrade vendors, Cuzolth and Vaskarn. Cuzolth upgrades your item levels, while Vaskarn lets you trade Crests. You can find them in Dornogal at the Mythic Aspirations shop at [51.8, 42.1].
If you’ve unlocked Gallagio Loyalty Rewards club Renown 3 tier, you can upgrade your gear in Undermine. Grit Alphadrill can be found at the Incontinental Hotel [43.6, 50].
The War Within patch 11.1 Undermine Crest farm
Below, you’ll find all the known ways to farm Patch 11.1 Crests.
How to farm Weathered Crests in The War Within
Weathered Undermine Crests drop from almost everything — world quests, outdoor treasures, lower-tier Delves (1-5), Heroic dungeons, and Normal raids. They are pretty common, so actively farming for them is not necessary. However, we have assembled the most effective farming methods for this currency. Remember, that you can earn up to 90 Carved Crests in a week (but some methods can bypass weekly cap).
Shipping and Handling Jobs
One efficient way to obtain Weathered Undermine Crests in The War Within Season 2 is by completing Shipping and Handling Jobs offered by Nanny Tallulah. These jobs can be completed using your G-99 Breakneck.
When you accept a job while mounted, a green arrow will appear above your head, guiding you to your objective. For every 9 jobs you can get extra 2 Weathered Undermine Crests, making it a dynamic way of getting them.
SCRAP jobs in Undermine
A great way to farm Weathered Undermine Crests is by doing SCRAP jobs in Undermine. Each pile grants 5 crests and remains active for 2 minutes before disappearing. Be sure to gather them quickly to maximize your rewards.
Skyriding Races
One of the ways to farm Weathered Undermine Crests is by participating in Skyriding Races scattered all over Khaz Algar. Completing one Race rewards you with a Sky Racer’s Purse, which may contain 2x Weathered Undermine Crests. That being said, the following Races will earn you this currency:
1. Isle of Dorn Races:
- Dornogal Drift at [43.4, 11.8]
- Basin Bypass at [53.4, 64.2]
- Orecreg’s Doglegs at [32.9, 74.8]
- Storm Watch’s Survey at [38.5, 43.4]
- The Wold Ways at [62.1, 45.9]
- Thunderhead Trail at [58.3, 24.8]
2. The Ringing Deeps Races:
- Cataract River Cruise at [52.4, 46.8]
- Chittering Concourse at [67.9, 34.8]
- Earthenworks Weave at [40.8, 11.3]
- Opportunity Point Amble at [63.5, 75.1]
- Ringing Deeps Ramble at [42.2, 27.4]
- Taelloch Twist at [66.6, 68.6]
3. Hallowfall Races:
- Dunelle’s Detour at [72.7, 38.4]
- Light’s Redoubt Descent at [41.4, 67.2]
- Mereldar Meander at [38.9, 61.3]
- Stillstone Slalom at [60.4, 26.0]
- Tenir’s Traversal at [59.1, 68.9]
- Velhan’s Venture at [54.1, 17.4]
4. Azj-Kahet Races:
- City of Threads Twist at [40.7, 68.5]
- Maddening Deep Dip at [77.9, 79.6]
- Pit Plunge at [23.8, 48.3]
- Rak-Ahat Rush at [71.3, 36.3]
- Siegehold Scuttle at [40.2, 32.2]
- The Weaver’s Wing at [52.9, 36.2]
Trading up Crests
You can also farm Weathered Undermine Crests by exchanging Carved Undermine Crests, which bypasses the usual weekly cap and lets you collect them without waiting for a reset. To do this, visit the Mythic Aspirations shop at [51.8, 42.1] in Dornogal and speak to Vaskarn. There, you can trade 15 Carved Undermine Crests for 15 Weathered Undermine Crests without worrying about the seasonal limit.
One-time Renown rewards
You can earn Weathered Undermine Crests from all five The War Within factions, each giving it at different Renown levels. We recommend you help them all to make the best of the farming process:
Here’s the information rewritten in a clear table format:
| Faction | NPC | Location | Renown rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallowfall Arathi | Auralia Steelstrike | Hallowfall | Level 6 – 15x Crests; Level 9 – 15x Crests; |
| The Assembly of the Deeps | Waxmonger Squick | Gundargaz | Level 6 – 15x Crests; Level 9 – 15x Crests; |
| The Council of Dornogal | Auditor Balwurz | Dornogal | Level 6 – 15x Crests; Level 9 – 15x Crests; |
| The Severed Threads | Lady Vinazian | Azh-Kahet | Level 7 – 15x Crests; Level 9 – 15x Crests; |
| The Cartels of Undermine | Smaks Topskimmer | Undermine | Level 6 – 15x Crests; Level 9 – 15x Crests; |
This makes it easier to read and compare rewards across factions.
Delves
By completing a Tier 1-5 Delves, you can get Weathered Undermine Crests.
Defeating Liberation of Undermine bosses
Weathered Undermine Crests drop from bosses in the Liberation of Undermine raid on LFR difficulty. However, Chrome King Gallywix and Mug’Zee, Heads of Security, drop both Carved Undermine Crests, making it easier to upgrade endgame gear. Each of these bosses drops 15 crests.
How to farm Carved Undermine Crests in The War Within
Carved Undermine Crests come from weekly outdoor events, world bosses, mid-tier Delves (6-7), Mythic and Mythic+ dungeons up to +3 Keystone level, and Normal raid bosses. You can earn up to 90 Carved Crests in a week (various methods like exchanging Crests can bypass the cap of 90 per week). Below, you’ll find the best way to farm this kind of Crests.
Spreading the Light event
Participating in the Spreading the Light event is a good idea to earn more Carved Undermine Crests. The main reward from this event comes from a weekly Spreading the Light quest, where your task is to light four Lesser Keyflames. You’ll receive a Radiant Cache, which may contain 5x Carved Undermine Crests and other rewards upon completion.
Unlocking each Lesser or Major Keyflame will also unlock a weekly quest or bonus objective in that area. Completing these rewards you with a Lamplighter Supply Satchel, which may also contain 5x Carved Undermine Crests.
Theater Troupe event
The Theater Troupe weekly event is a great way to collect Carved Undermine Crests alongside Weathered Undermine ones. It’s divided into two stages:
- Preparation Phase (6 minutes): Complete tasks like cleaning, sparring with actors, or managing disruptive audience members to get the stage ready.
- Show Phase (4 minutes): Take part in a short play by completing tasks during the performance.
During both Phases, a progress bar at the top of the screen tracks Audience Approval based on everyone’s participation:
- 2000 Audience Approval: Earn an Amateur Actor’s Chest (5x Carved Undermine Crests, 2x Weathered Undermine Crests)
- 4000 Audience Approval: Receive a Novice Actor’s Chest (5x Carved Undermine Crests, 2x Weathered Undermine Crests)
- 6000 Audience Approval: Max out the bar and get an Expert Actor’s Chest (5x Carved Undermine Crests, 2x Weathered Undermine Crests)
Completing the weekly quest “The Theater Troupe” (which requires 50x Audience Approval points and finishing the event itself) rewards you with a Theater Troupe’s Trove. This Trove contains 5x Carved Undermine Crests, 2x Weathered Undermine Crests, and other rewards.
Awakening the Machine event
The Awakening the Machine event is great for earning Carved Undermine Crests in The War Within Season 2. If you’re curious about the event itself, check out our guide.
However, our primary focus is the Gearing Up for Trouble weekly quest, which requires you to survive all 20 waves. You can complete this quest over multiple sessions, and once finished, you’ll receive an Awakened Mechanical Cache, which may contain 5x Carved Undermine Crests and other rewards.
Worldsoul quests
Once a week, only one of your characters on your account can pick up a Worldsoul quest from Faerin Lothar in Dornogal at [46.0, 49.6], the completion of which will reward you with a Pinnacle Cache, containing 15x Carved Undermine Crests alongside other rewards.
Special Assignments
Another outdoor activity that currently drops Carved Undermine Crests is weekly Special Assignments, which is also the main way to earn Restored Coffer Keys. Even if you’re no longer eligible for the weekly Restored Coffer Key, you’ll still receive 5x Carved Undermine Crests from the Seasoned Adventurer’s Cache upon completion of one of such Assignments.
Delves
By completing a Tier 6-7 Delves, you can get Carved Undermine Crests.
Mythic + runs
Great way to farm Carved Undermine Crests is by completing successful Mythic+ runs. The higher difficulty, the more crests you earn. Here’s a breakdown of the rewards:
| Mythic+ Level | Carved Undermine Crests earned (Timer beaten) | Runed Undermine Crests earned (Timer expired) |
|---|---|---|
| Mythic | 10 | 10 |
| 2 | 12 | 8 |
| 4 | 14 | 10 |
Defeating Liberation of Undermine bosses
All bosses in the Liberation of Undermine raid on Normal difficulty drop 15 Carved Undermine Crests. However, Chrome King Gallywix and Mug’Zee, Heads of Security, drop Runed Undermine Crests instead, providing additional opportunities to upgrade endgame gear.
One-time quest rewards
When it comes to quests, you can earn Carved Undermine Crests by completing the following important ones:
- Transmutation Station: You must collect 15x Carved Undermine Crests and bring them to Vaskarn in Dornogal to exchange for a Pouch of Weathered Undermine Crests. You’ll receive a Satchel of Carved Undermine Crests containing 15x Carved Undermine Crests ones as a reward.
- The Undermine of Crests: Collect 15x Weathered Undermine Crests by defeating unique enemies, completing raids, participating in world events, or finding them in caches. Once you have them, return to Vaskarn in Dornogal. This time, you’ll also receive a Satchel of Carved Undermine Crests containing 15x Carved Undermine ones.
The Great Vault
If you don’t select any loot from the Great Vault, you’ll receive Algari Tokens of Merit based on how many slots you’ve unlocked for the week:
- 2x Algari Tokens of Merit for 1x Great Vault slot.
- 4x Algari Tokens of Merit for 2x Great Vault slots.
- 6x Algari Tokens of Merit for 3x or more Great Vault slots.
You can exchange these tokens with Ardgaz near the Great Vault for a Triumphant Satchel of Carved Undermine Crests. One token gets you 15x Carved Undermine Crests.
How to farm Runed Undermine Crests in The War Within
Runed Undermine Crests can be found in Mythic Keystone dungeons from +4 to 7, Heroic raid bosses, and higher-tier Delves (8-11). Below, you’ll find the best way to farm this kind of Crests. You can earn up to 90 Runed Crests in a week.
Buying from a vendor
Runed Undermine Crests can be bought from a vendor named Vaskarn. If you own a surplus of 90x Carved Undermine Crests, you can purchase a Celebratory Pack of Runed Undermine Crests. Also, by investing 15x Gilded Undermine Crests, you receive a Pack of Runed Undermine Crests.
The Great Vault
If you don’t choose any loot from the Great Vault, you’ll receive Algari Tokens of Merit instead, based on how many slots you’ve unlocked for the week:
- 2x Algari Tokens of Merit for 1x Great Vault slot.
- 4x Algari Tokens of Merit for 2x Great Vault slots.
- 6x Algari Tokens of Merit for 3x or more Great Vault slots.
You can trade 2x Algari Tokens of Merit with Ardgaz near the Great Vault for a Celebratory Pack of Runed Undermine Crests containing 15x Runed Undermine Crests.
Delves
By completing a Tier 8-11 Bountiful Delves with lives remaining, you can get Runed Undermine Crests. You can earn up to 31 Runed Crests per week from Delves content.
Mythic + runs
The most efficient way to farm Runed Undermine Crests is by completing successful Mythic+ runs. The higher the key level, the more crests you earn. Here’s a breakdown of the rewards:
| Mythic+ Level | Runed Undermine Crests earned (Timer beaten) | Runed Undermine Crests earned (Timer expired) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 8 |
| 5 | 14 | 10 |
| 6 | 16 | 12 |
| 7 | 18 | 14 |
Defeating Liberation of Undermine bosses
Runed Undermine Crests drop upon defeating all bosses in the Liberation of Undermine raid on Heroic difficulty. However, Chrome King Gallywix and Mug’Zee, Heads of Security, just like with the previous example, drop Runed and Gilded Undermine Crests on Heroic difficulty, allowing you to upgrade endgame gear much easier.
How to farm Gilded Undermine Crests in The War Within
Gilded Undermine Crests only drop from Mythic Keystone +8 and above dungeons, Mythic raid bosses, and Tier 8-11 Delver’s Bounty maps, with no other sources available. You can earn up to 90 Gilded Crests in a week.
Delves
By completing a Tier 11 Bountiful Delve with lives remaining, you can unlock the Gilded Stash and collect Gilded Undermine Crests. Just make sure to have a Restored Coffer Key ready! You can earn up to 31 Gilded Crests per week from Delves content (21 from 3 Gilded Stashed per week, and 10 from Delver’s Bounty).
M+ runs
The most efficient way to farm Gilded Undermine Crests is by completing successful Mythic+ runs. Higher key levels grant more crests, allowing for faster gear upgrades. Here’s a breakdown of the rewards:
| Mythic+ Level | Gilded Undermine Crests earned (Timer beaten) | Gilded Undermine Crests earned (Timer expired) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 12 | 8 |
| 9 | 14 | 10 |
| 10 | 16 | 12 |
| 11 | 18 | 14 |
| 12+ | 20 | 16 |
At this level, Mythic+ runs can become quite challenging, especially when playing with random groups. To make the experience smoother and less stressful, don’t hesitate to use Mythic boost for an easier and more efficient dungeon run.
Defeating Liberation of Undermine bosses
Gilded Undermine Crests drop upon defeating all bosses in the Liberation of Undermine on Mythic difficulty.
Top contributors to this guide on WowVendor
| Contributor | Section |
|---|---|
| Kentrickz | Exchanging Carved Crests |
Conclusion
As you can see, the final two tiers of Undermine Crests are difficult to obtain, especially for non-hardcore players. If you’re looking for an easier way to farm Gilded and Runed Crests, consider checking WoW boost to see if it’s the right option for you.
Here, we wrap up our “How to get Undermine Crests in The War Within” article. If you’ve found this article informative and beneficial in your Khaz Algar adventures, let us know in the comments below. Either way, happy farming!
FAQ
How to get Crests in WoW?
Crests in World of Warcraft are earned by completing Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and PvP activities, with the tier of Crest depending on the difficulty.
How do Crests work in WoW?
Crests in World of Warcraft are a currency used to upgrade gear. Earned from activities like Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and PvP, they come in four tiers, each tied to progressively harder content. Players can spend them at gear upgrade vendors to enhance their items, with a weekly cap limiting how many can be obtained. This system streamlines gear progression, ensuring upgrades align with the difficulty of the content completed.
How much Undermine Crests I can get?
Players can obtain up to 90 Gilded Undermine Crests per week from various activities. If you’ve skipped one week dont’ worry as this cap is cumulative. So if you’ve skipped one week, you can earn next week 180/270 etc. crests. There is no total cap of Undermine Crests that you can carry.
Are Undermine Crests crucial for high-end content?
Yes, Undermine Crests are essential for upgrading gear in World of Warcraft’s high-end content introduced in Patch 11.1. Without them, tackling higher end content can become problematic, if not outright impossible.
How to trade Crests in WoW?
Trading up Crests in WoW is a straightforward process that allows you to convert lower-tier crests into higher-tier ones, making gear upgrades more accessible. Simply visit Vaskarn in Dornogal, where you can exchange 90 lower-tier crests for 15 crests of the next tier. This system is especially useful if you’ve accumulated a surplus of lower-tier crests and want to speed up your endgame progression without relying solely on high-end content.
Are Crests account-transferable?
As of the latest updates, Undermine Crests are not account-transferable. This means each character must earn and use their own crests for gear upgrades.
Comments
Hello. Since Patch 11.0.7 the number of Crests needed for exchanging to higher ones changed from 90 down to 45 Crests.
So please update your article to “If you own a surplus of 45x Carved Harbinger Crests, you can purchase a Celebratory Pack of Runed Harbinger Crests.” for example. All Crest cost have been reduced. Otherwise its a full comprehensive guide and i thank you for the effort!
Greetings, Kentrickz! Thanks for your useful insight. We added you to our contributors list.