What To Focus On Before Patch 10.1.5 Release And What To Skip

Introduction

Prepare for the coming of World of Warcraft's patch 10.1.5, the latest addition to the Dragonflight expansion. This guide from WowCarry aims to arm you with knowledge about some useful things you should complete before the patch goes live, including ways to leverage this patch’s changes for your maximum benefit.

Replace your Onyx Annulet

The first thing to take note of is the Onyx Annulet. While it is a very popular piece of jewelry, with patch 10.1.5, its potency will be drastically reduced. To ensure you are not caught off guard, start scouting out alternative neck pieces that will work well with your build.

Hold onto this kind of gear

While some items may lose value in the coming patch, others gain prominence. Keep your gear pieces with the Earthwrought and Skylord enchants. They might not look like much right now, but with 10.1.5, their values will spike, significantly increasing your character's power.

Myth track explained

One of the significant changes in the new patch is the introduction of the Skylord for gear upgrades. This new progression path will demand aspect crafts for gear upgrades. But don't worry; the same account-wide discounts apply, so upgrading alts gear or other pieces in the same gear slot will be both cheaper and easier. After the patch, running +16 keys in the Mythic Plus system will yield substantial benefits. Therefore, there’s no actual need to run the higher, harder dungeons to obtain maximum rewards. Simply running +16 keys can net you the necessary aspect crests for gear upgrades.

Track down your old gold

With the new patch, you can trade gold and items across servers without restrictions. This means any gold you have on old or different servers can be transferred to your main server. You can also send across any rare items or tradable goods you've been hoarding. If you, like us at WowCarry, have gold scattered across various servers, now is the time to consolidate it all onto one character, ready to send over once the patch goes live.

Level up your alts

With a special event currently running to celebrate the release of Diablo 4, now is the time to get your alts leveled up. With a 50% increase to all experience gains until July 11th, leveling is quicker and easier than ever. The Darkmoon Faire (July 2nd-8th) also provides another 10% bonus for a significant speed boost.

Get your Evokers ready

In patch 10.1.5, Evokers are getting another specialization: Augmentation. This new spec focuses on buffing allies and introduces a unique play style. The expectation from top players is that Augmentation will be potent and possibly even a requirement in raids. If you have an Evoker alt, we recommend getting it ready to make a swap as soon as the patch arrives.

Catch up with Renown

The current event also offers a 50% bonus to all Renown gains (except for Loam Niffen). This is an excellent opportunity to catch up with Renown, progress through the Renown track, unlock cool cosmetics, and work through various story quests that are locked behind higher levels of Renown.

DON’T worry about gearing up

With patch 10.1.5, new content will provide faster ways to acquire high-level gear. Among them are the Time Rift World Event vendors, who offer item level 402 gear that can be upgraded to 424. These are excellent for catching up on alt gear. The new megadungeon also offers high item level gear rewards without needing to raid or run Mythic Plus dungeons. Therefore, don’t spend too much time gearing up now when 10.1.5 provides easier and quicker ways to do it.

DON’T worry about Allied races

Unlocking Allied races will become easier with the new patch. All current requirements, such as completing quests or earning achievements, will be removed, except for character level. Therefore, don't waste time on these now; focus instead on meeting the level requirement.

DON’T waste your gold on riding skills

Riding skills will be free in the new patch. Every character will learn Apprentice riding at level 10, Journeyman riding at level 20, Expert riding at level 30, and Master riding at level 40. This will save you a significant amount of gold that would otherwise be spent on these skills. So hold onto your gold for now and enjoy free riding skills post-patch.

Final Thoughts

As patch 10.1.5 looms, the key is to focus your time and resources effectively to prepare for the changes. By following the tips shared here, you can leverage the upcoming changes for maximum gain. Be patient, prepare wisely, and get ready for a new adventure in World of Warcraft with Dragonflight and patch 10.1.5.

Video Version of the Guide

For those who prefer video content, we've included a video version of this guide for your convenience. It covers all the key points mentioned in this blog post, offering a comprehensive walkthrough of the crucial things to prepare before patch 10.1.5 goes live in World of Warcraft.