Dragonscale Expedition Reputation Overview in Dragonflight (10.0.2) (2024)

Last updated on Sep 05, 2022 at 15:50by Sinzhu3 comments

The Dragonflight expansion features the return of a new and improvedRenown system of gaining reputation, and is used for the mainfactions of the Dragon Isles. Here, you will learn about one of theseknown as the Dragonscale Expedition and discover its rewards at every Renownlevel, important profession recipes tied to your reputation, and what uniqueweekly activities are available for you involving it.

The Dragonscale Expedition is a new faction in Azeroth's history, onlyrecently forming as a new united front by the Alliance's Explorer's League andthe Horde's Reliquary in their mission to learn everything they can about themysterious Dragon Isles. If you have been missing the Archeology professionor have been wanting to see a rework to it, this reputation is for you. By joiningin their research, not only will you be able to make use of unique explorationtools around the isles, but also uncover secrets and knowledge that could rewriteour understanding of history itself!

You will first gain access to this Renown-based reputationvery early on in Dragonflight. In fact, it is the Expedition that is responsiblefor arranging your initial transportation to the isles after the events ofthe Dragonflight Pre-Patch! With that in mind, your progression with thisfaction properly begins with the quest Explorers in Peril at WingrestEmbassy. However, it is only later in your time exploring The Waking Shoresthat you will find the official base camp of the expedition. At this point, youmay pick up the Orientation: Dragonscale Basecamp quest to help introduceyourself to many of the important NPCs involved with its rewards. Note, however,that you may still earn reputation with the Expedition even before being able toclaim any rewards for reaching higher Renown levels.

If you would like to learn more about how earning reputation andRenown works within the four major factions ofDragonflight, please see our overview below.

Although all Renown-based reputations in Dragonflightmostly contain "optional" rewards such as mounts, cosmetic armorand weapon appearances, toys, battle pets, titles, and uniqueDragonriding customizations, they also provide access to a variety ofadditional activities within the zones of the Dragon Isles that alsoreward extra gear and may prove valuable while initially gearing a characterat Level 70. In addition, note that many of the rewards and features of thisreputation are account-based unlocks that also feature catch-up mechanismsfor alts. This is especially helpful if you wish to acquire some of the uniqueProfession recipes that are locked behind specific renown levels.

If you are behind on your Renown, you may wish to take advantageof the Dreamsurges present throughout the zones of the Dragon Islesas of Patch 10.1.7. In addition to providing easy access to catchup gearfor your character as you do world quests in a zone with an active Dreamsurge,you may also occasionally receive the Dreamsurge Learnings buff for 30minutes at a time. This buff increases your experience and reputation earningsby 50% while active!

For the Dragonscale Expedition in particular, here is a summary of all rewards availablefrom maximizing its 25 Renown levels:

• Unlock many exploration-themed activities and world quests, such as rockclimbing, field photography, and blasting open caves with explosives;
• Access additional world quests and treasure nodes throughout the Dragon Isles;
• Gain the use of Ancient Waygates for faster transportation around the isles;
• Item level 376 and 389 gear;
• 27 Profession recipes;
• 9 Dragonriding customizations;
• 6 toys;
• 2 battle pets;
• 2 mounts, with more obtainable from other reward activities;
• 11+ cosmetic weapon and armor appearances.

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Dragonscale Expedition Renown Rewards

Below you can find tables breaking down the rewards for all 25 Renown levelscurrently available to progress through with the Dragonscale Expedition, along with someadditional notes elaborating them further.

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3.1.

Renown 1-5

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
1	The Dragonscale Expedition	-	Default renown level upon completing the quest Explorers in Peril
2	Expedition Scout Packs	Pathfinder Jeb	Expedition Scout pack treasures can be found all across theDragon Isles, containing Dragon Isles Supplies, Primal Chaos, and Dragon Isles Artifacts that canbe turned in for additional reputation
3	Simple Expedition Tools	Rae'ana	4 cosmetic weapons ( Excavator's Mallet, Excavator's Punch, Excavator's Chisel, Excavator's Trowel)
4	Dragonscale Expedition Cloaks	Pathfinder Jeb	4 cosmetic cloak transmogs (all unique models, including Renowned Expeditioner's Cape, Renowned Expeditioner's Cloak, Renowned Expeditioner's Armored Shawl, Renowned Expeditioner's Drape)
5	Buried Treasures	Pathfinder Jeb	Requires Sturdy Expedition Shovels. Mounds are clusteredtogether and can contain additional reputation tokens, among other rewards

3.2.

Renown 6-10

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
6	Expedition Climbers	Doc Nanners	Unlocks Rock Climbing minigames and world quests
6	Expedition Supply Kit	Pathfinder Jeb	The Expedition Supply kit is a small number of quality of lifeupgrades that can be unlocked for rock climbing and field photographyactivities
7	Advanced Expedition Tools	Rae'ana	3 cosmetic weapon appearances ( Expedition Excavator, Trusty Sweeper, Researcher's Magnifier)
7	Ancient Waygates I	Thaelin Darkanvil	Ancient Waygates allow teleportation between a variety of ruinlocations; this first waygate links to the Cobalt Assembly inThe Azure Span
8	Cataloging the Expedition	Doc Nanners	Unlocks Field Photography minigames and world quests
8	Ancient Waygates II	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a third Ancient Waygate
9	Wayfinder's Compass	Pathfinder Jeb	Wayfinder's Compass toy
9	Drakewatcher Manuscripts I	Rae'ana	Renewed Proto-Drake: Spined Brow, Renewed Proto-Drake: Maned Crest, and Renewed Proto-Drake: Spiked Jaw Dragonridingcustomizations
10	Bonus Supplies I	-	25% chance of additional Dragon Isles Supplies fromany treasure chest on the Dragon Isles
10	Word of a Worthy Ally I	-	Gain +100% Dragonscale Expedition rep for all characters on your accountbelow Renown 10 with them
10	Ancient Waygates III	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a fourth Ancient Waygate

3.3.

Renown 11-15

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
11	Animal Specialist	Granpap Whiskers	Gray Marmoni and Black Skitterbug battle pets
12	Expedition Equipment I	Pathfinder Jeb	Item level 376 gloves ( Relic Handler's Gloves, Relic Handler's Gloves, Relic Handler's Grips, Relic Handler's Gauntlets)
13	Questline: A Mystery, Sealed	Naleidea Rivergleam	Continue the story of the Dragonscale Expedition, beginning withThe Sealed Door
13	Expedition Cooking	Boss Magor	Recipe: Salad on the Side
14	Dragonscale Expedition Ensembles	Pathfinder Jeb	Cosmetic armor set ( Ensemble: Renowned Expeditioner's Cloth Armor, Ensemble: Renowned Expeditioner's Leather Armor, Ensemble: Renowned Expeditioner's Mail Armor, Ensemble: Renowned Expeditioner's Plate Armor)
14	Crafter's Knowledge I	Boss Magor	Gain free profession knowledge for use with your chosen DragonflightProfession
15	Drakewatcher Manuscripts II	Rae'ana	Renewed Proto-Drake: Spiked Club Tail, Renewed Proto-Drake: Swept Horns, and Renewed Proto-Drake: Harrier Pattern Dragonridingcustomizations
15	Ancient Waygates IV	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a fifth Ancient Waygate

3.4.

Renown 16-20

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
16	Magical Treasure Chests	Rae'ana	Function similarly to the Expedition Scout packs across theDragon Isles, containing artifacts that may be turned infor additional reputation, among other resources
17	Researching in Comfort	Rae'ana	Soft Purple Pillow, Skinny Reliquary Pillow, Small Triangular Pillow toys
17	Ancient Waygates V	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a sixth Ancient Waygate
18	Bonus Supplies II	-	50% chance of additional Dragon Isles Supplies fromany treasure chest on the Dragon Isles
18	Expedition Equipment II	Pathfinder Jeb	Item level 389 leg armor ( Dragonscale Expedition Leggings, Dragonscale Expedition Breeches, Dragonscale Expedition Greaves, Dragonscale Expedition Legguards)
19	Dragonscale Expedition Tabard	Cataloger Jakes	Dragonscale Expedition Tabard
19	Banners of the United Factions	Cataloger Jakes	Reliquary Banner and Explorer's League Banner toys
20	Explosive Archaeology	Pathfinder Jeb	Expedition Explosives may be used to blast open rock wallsacross the Dragon Isles with hidden caves inside.
20	Word of a Worthy Ally II	-	Gain +100% Dragonscale Expedition rep for all characters on your accountbelow Renown 20 with them, and +200% when below Renown 10
20	Ancient Waygates VI	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a seventh Ancient Waygate

3.5.

Renown 21-25

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
21	Quack-E Quack Modulator	Pathfinder Jeb	Quack-E Quack Modulator, used to create Quack-Ewith Engineering
21	Jeweled Whelpling Treasure Maps	Boss Magor	Use maps such as Onyx Gem Cluster Map to potentially acquirerecipes and materials to craft five rare Jewelcrafting pets
22	Drakewatcher Manuscripts III	Rae'ana	Cliffside Wylderdrake: Red Scales, Highland Drake: Red Scales, and Windborne Velocidrake: Red Scales Dragonridingcustomizations
23	Ancient Waygates VII	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock an eighth Ancient Waygate
23	Crafter's Knowledge II	Boss Magor	Gain free profession knowledge for use with your chosen DragonflightProfession
24	Questline: In the Halls of Titans	Cataloger Jakes	Continue the Dragonscale Expedition story, beginning withBreak on Through
25	Skitterflying	Granpap Whiskers	Tamed Skitterfly and Azure Skitterfly mounts
25	A Heroic Reward	Unatos	Obtain one free Primal Infusion, used when craftingitem level 395 gear with Dragonflight Professions. Canbe used in Crafting Orders
25	Intrepid Explorer	-	"Intrepid Explorer" title

Although there are many NPCs among the Expedition, there are a handfulthat are more important due to being frequent vendors of its many Renownrewards. However, with that being said, all purchasable Renownrewards can also be acquired from Cataloger Jakes in Dragonscale Basecamp!She acts as the faction's quartermaster and can be found at coordinates47.10, 82.58 in The Waking Shores; look forher in the basecamp's tent, near the Dragonscale Basecamp flight point.Otherwise, due to the compact nature of Dragonscale Basecamp, you should be ableto find any relevant NPCs without too much trouble.

In addition to the cosmetic rewards offered at various Renownlevels, there are a number of Profession recipes available forpurchase as well. Some of these may prove especially important for you if youare looking to make some extra Gold or acquire additional profession knowledge!The recipes, their required renown level, and relevant profession are listedbelow.

Note that all of these recipes can be acquired from Cataloger Jakesin the Dragonscale Basecamp of Waking Shores.

Renown Level	Recipe	Profession
5	Plans: Sturdy Expedition Shovel	Blacksmithing
9	Schematic: Gravitational Displacer	Engineering
9	Schematic: Primal Deconstruction Charge	Engineering
9	Design: Radiant Malygite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Energized Malygite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Sensei's Neltharite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Keen Neltharite	Jewelcrafting
9	Formula: Enchant Cloak - Graceful Avoidance	Enchanting
9	Formula: Enchant Boots - Rider's Reassurance	Enchanting
13	Recipe: Salad on the Side	Cooking
13	Design: Idol of the Lifebinder	Jewelcrafting
13	Design: Idol of the Lifebinder	Jewelcrafting
13	Design: Idol of the Earth Warder	Jewelcrafting
15	Schematic: Spring-Loaded Khaz'gorite Fabric Cutters	Engineering
15	Schematic: Bottomless Mireslush Ore Satchel	Engineering
15	Design: Magnificent Margin Magnifier	Jewelcrafting
15	Pattern: Master's Wildercloth Fishing Cap	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Master's Wildercloth Chef's Hat	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Explorer's Banner of Geology	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Explorer's Banner of Herbology	Tailoring
15	Technique: Renewed Proto-Drake: Spined Crest	Inscription
17	Pattern: Cold Cushion	Tailoring
17	Pattern: Dragonscale Expedition's Expedition Tent	Tailoring
19	Azureweave Expedition Pack	Tailoring
19	Technique: Contract: Dragonscale Expedition	Inscription
21	Schematic: Quack-E	Engineering
21	Pattern: Duck-Stuffed Duck Lovie	Tailoring
21	Technique: Illusion Parchment: Magma Missile	Enchanting

The Dragonscale Expedition is somewhat unique among the other Renownfactions of Dragonflight, in that none of its activities are reallyrestricted to the player. This is because many of the minigames that can be donewith the help of your explorer's equipment will either be randomly found whileroaming around the Dragon Isles or active as world quests. With that beingsaid, some activities remain more engaging than others, such as rock climbing andfield photography, compared to finding Expedition Scout's Packs. To that end,there is the Expedition Supply Kit, initially unlocked at Renown 6, whichwill provide many quality-of-life improvements to these activities.

The Dragonscale Expedition is just one of the main Renown-based reputationspresent in Dragonflight. If you would like to learn more about theothers, please see our overviews of them below!