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Top Dragonflight Database Items on Wowhead for 2023
The Most Popular Items, Quests, NPCs, and Spells in 2023
As we enter the new year of 2024, it's a perfect time to reflect on the past year and take a look at the most popular items, quests, NPCs, and spells that captivated players in 2023. Wowhead's Dragonflight database has compiled the data, giving us insights into what players were most interested in throughout the year. While most of the entries are related to Dragonflight, the latest expansion, there are a few from previous expansions that still hold a special place in players' hearts.
Items
Professions took center stage in 2023, as players delved into the depths of crafting and exploring powerful gear upgrades. These are the most sought-after items of the year:
- Elemental Lariat: Considered the premier item of Season 1, every class vied for this necklace, making it a must-have on their best-in-slot lists. The pattern for this rare item initially cost around 10 million gold.
- Dragon Shard of Knowledge: A coveted profession item that granted Artisan's Mettle and additional profession knowledge. With crafted gear becoming increasingly powerful, obtaining this item was a significant milestone for many players.
- Onyx Annulet: An incredibly powerful ring released in Patch 10.0.7, intended as an upgrade for all players. While it was supposed to be replaced in Season 2, many players held onto it, and Blizzard decided not to nerf it until Patch 10.1.5.
- Prophetic Twilight Stone: When combined with the Onyx Annulet, this gemstone created a powerful feedback loop, making it highly sought after by players.
- Frosty Soul: A crafting material that was notoriously difficult to obtain. It was required for many special crafts, including the coveted Evoker Legendary item.
- Spark of Ingenuity: The most important and time-gated crafting resource in Season 1. Players received one every other week, allowing them to create exceptionally powerful gear.
- Signet of Titanic Insight: The most commonly crafted ring, offering players the opportunity to customize it with desired stats and extra embellishments, such as the incredible Alchemical Flavor Pocket.
- Fiery Soul: Similar to Frosty Soul, this crafting material was essential for creating the Evoker Legendary item.
- Reins of the Grand Expedition Yak: Originally from the Mists of Pandaria expansion, this vendor mount was a favorite among players. Not only could it be used for repairs and vending, but it also featured a transmog vendor, an essential aspect of personalizing character appearances.
Quests
Quests are a vital part of any World of Warcraft expansion, driving the narrative and providing exciting challenges for players. Here are some of the most popular quests of 2023:
Balance of Power
This questline from the Legion expansion took players through dungeons, the Emerald Nightmare, and Nighthold raids. Completing it rewarded players with a unique artifact appearance and special Druid forms. In Patch 10.0.7, this questline became account-wide, allowing players to enjoy it across multiple characters.
Community Feast
A fan-favorite quest tied to a public event, the Community Feast had a small chance of awarding the valuable Alchemical Flavor Pocket, which could be sold for a hefty sum of gold.
To Dragonbane Keep!
Another popular public event quest, To Dragonbane Keep! was frequently completed during the Pre-Season and Season 1.
Other notable quests that garnered attention include Revival Catalyst, A Creche Divided, The Shadow of His Wings, Hidden Legacies, A Head for Metal, A Whispering Breeze, and Great Crates! Each of these quests offered unique rewards and contributed to the immersive gameplay experience in 2023.
NPCs
Non-player characters (NPCs) play a crucial role in World of Warcraft, adding life and depth to the game world. These are some of the most memorable NPCs from 2023:
Treasure Goblin
A feature of the Diablo crossover event, the Treasure Goblin could spawn in various zones at different times. Defeating this mischievous creature rewarded players with unique cosmetics, including the Horadric Haversack and the Baa'lial Soulstone pet.
Sorotis
Sorotis served as the turn-in NPC for Titan Relics, which players could exchange for Valdrakken Accord reputation.
Breezebiter
A rare spawn located in the Azure Span, Breezebiter had a chance to drop the coveted mount, Reins of the Liberated Slyvern.
Yries Lightfingers
Yries Lightfingers had the Magmammoth Harness for sale, allowing players to ride the Loyal Magmammoth mount.
The Great Swog
As a vendor for coins, The Great Swog offered unique items that could be fished up from various locations around the Dragon Isles.
Other notable NPCs that left a lasting impression on players include Norzko the Proud, Ponzo, Rabul, Spinsoa, Zenet Avis, and many more.
Spells
Spells are the bread and butter of any adventurer in World of Warcraft, providing them with the magical arsenal needed to overcome challenges. These were the most sought-after spells in 2023:
- Enchanted Aspect's Shadowflame Crest: The crafting recipe for the highest Enchanted Crest, allowing players to increase the item level of their crafted gear to its maximum potential in Season 2.
- Sophic Devotion: The most popular weapon enchant recipe, enhancing the power of equipped weapons.
- Enchanted Wyrm's Shadowflame Crest: The recipe for the second-highest Enchanted Crest in Season 2.
- Elemental Lariat: The crafting recipe for the most popular Crafted Neck in Season 1.
- Portal: Valdrakken: A Mage portal leading to Valdrakken, ensuring quick and efficient travel for Mage characters.
Other notable spells that caught the attention of players include Shadowflame-Tempered Armor Patch, Enchanted Wyrm's Dreaming Crest, Power Infusion, Enchanted Aspect's Dreaming Crest, Wafting Devotion, Watcher's Loam, Divine Kiss of Ohn'ahra, Slime Serpent, Bronze Resonance, Regeneration, Waking Stats, Khadin's Wisdom, Timestrike, Create Concentrated Primal Infusion, Symbol of Hope, Bloodlust, Archdruid's Lunarwing Form, and Plainsrunner's Breeze.
Final Thoughts
Looking back at 2023, it's evident that players were enthralled by the diverse range of items, engaging quests, memorable NPCs, and powerful spells that World of Warcraft had to offer. As we dive deeper into Dragonflight and beyond, it's exciting to see what awaits us in the ever-evolving world of Azeroth.
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