Flickers of Fyr'alath - Enhancing Fortunes with Amirdrassil's Protective Relics

Welcome to the world of Amirdrassil, where exciting new discoveries are made every day! With the recent reset in North America, adventurers delving into the Amirdrassil raid have stumbled upon some intriguing tokens that seem to be linked to bad luck protection when it comes to obtaining the legendary axe, Fyr'alath the Dreamrender. These tokens, known as the Greater Ember of Fyr'alath and the Lesser Ember of Fyr'alath, have left players puzzled about their exact purpose and functionality. In this blog post, we will explore the mysterious nature of these tokens and dive deeper into the mechanics behind them.

The Tokens and Their Origins

The Greater Ember of Fyr'alath and the Lesser Ember of Fyr'alath are believed to be personal loot drops from various bosses within the Amirdrassil raid. While the Greater Ember can potentially be looted from Fyrakk, the Lesser Ember has a chance to drop from other raid bosses. However, it's important to note that these drops are not guaranteed and cannot be traded between players. Furthermore, not every eligible Warrior, Paladin, and Death Knight will loot these tokens simultaneously. The exact drop rates and conditions still remain a mystery.

A Different Kind of Bad Luck Protection

Unlike the bad luck protection system used for the Evoker legendary, which accumulates silently in the background, the Greater and Lesser Embers seem to be physical manifestations of this mechanic. However, their functionality is not immediately clear, as there is no visible counter or tracker to indicate their purpose. Using the currency engulfs the player in a fleeting purple shadowflame, but there are no buffs or indicators in the currency tab that explain their effects.

While the Greater Ember appears to have no discernible effect, we have uncovered some information about the Lesser Ember through experimentation. By using a special chat command, players can check the currency info associated with a similar spell, the 10.2 Legendary - Progressive Advance - Tracker. This provides us with some insight into the functionality of the Ember tokens.

Using the command "/dump C_CurrencyInfo.GetCurrencyInfo(2784)", the following information is revealed:

While this information doesn't provide a complete understanding of the system, it confirms that the Ember tokens are somehow tied to a progressive tracker related to the legendary. However, there is a notable difference between the Greater and Lesser Embers when examining the returned values.

When a player uses the Greater Ember, the dump shows "discovered=false" and "quantity=0". This is the same information received by a player who has not yet entered the raid. On the other hand, using a Lesser Ember changes these variables to "discovered=true" and "quantity=1". Interestingly, players can collect multiple Lesser Embers from different bosses, but the quantity appears to be capped at 1 per week. Using additional Embers beyond this cap does not seem to yield any further results, suggesting a possible weekly limit on the "bad luck protection".

Unveiling the Truth: Bad Luck Protection or Deception?

Based on the limited information currently available, we can formulate two theories regarding the purpose of the Ember tokens:

1. The Greater Ember might not be functioning correctly or might simply act as a fake consolation prize.
2. The Lesser Ember serves as the actual bad luck protection for players who invest time into farming the raid weekly. By consistently clearing bosses and spending time in the raid, players increase their chances of obtaining the coveted legendary. This incentivizes dedicated players and prevents excessive farming through multiple characters of the same class.

While the first theory may suggest a broken or incomplete system, the latter theory aligns with the concept of rewarding players who invest time and effort. Just like players who repeatedly defeat Arthas with alts for a chance at the rare mount Invincible, those who diligently clear the Amirdrassil raid each week are more likely to receive the legendary axe over time.

TL;DR - What We Know So Far

Here's a summary of the current understanding of the Ember tokens:

• Fyrakk has a base chance of dropping the legendary axe as personal loot for Warriors, Paladins, and Death Knights.
• Defeating Fyrakk also has a chance to award a Greater Ember that seemingly has no immediate effect.
• Other raid bosses have a chance to drop Lesser Embers, which increase the player's chances of obtaining the legendary. There appears to be a cap of 1 Lesser Ember per week.

Final Thoughts

Until Blizzard decides to shed more light on the mechanics behind the Ember tokens, our understanding remains speculative. We would love to hear from players who have obtained the legendary axe and whether they received any Embers beforehand. Additionally, if you have come across more Lesser Embers, please share your experiences, as only one player has reported receiving them from Mythic raid bosses thus far. The Amirdrassil raid holds many secrets, and together, we can uncover the truth! Now is the time to conquer the content that came with the Guardians of the Dream update! From running Mythic+ dungeons to slaughtering the mighty new bosses of the fresh Amirdrassil raid - all of that and beyond is one click away with WowCarry and its team of pro-players that will carry you through your journey!