Unlocking New Class Role Combinations - Embrace the Season of Discovery

Season of Discovery has brought an exciting new addition to the game: the Rune Engraving system. With this system, players can now unlock new roles for several classes, including Warlocks, Rogues, Shamans, and Mages. Warlocks can now tank, Rogues can tank, and Mages can heal! In this article, written by WowCarry, we will provide a detailed guide on how to unlock each rune necessary to access these new class roles.

Rune Engraving & Class Runes Overview

Let's start by providing an overview of the Rune Engraving system and the different runes needed for each class. Here are the new class role combinations in the Season of Discovery:

Now let's delve into how to unlock each rune for each class.

Warlock Tank

For Warlocks who want to tank, there are three runes to unlock:

Here is how to unlock each of these runes:

• Master Channeler Unlock

To unlock the Master Channeler Rune, there are several methods available:

1. In Darkshore, defeat the Dark Strand Fanatic enemy to obtain the rune.
2. In Loch Modan, purchase the Malevolent Pie from Greishan Ironstove and consume it. Greishan Ironstove will then give you the rune.
3. In The Barrens, use the Health Funnel ability to decrease your health to zero while standing on the Altar of Thorns. You will be healed to full health and receive the rune.
4. In Silverpine Forest, cast Curse of Recklessness on and defeat the Level 19 Sadistic Fiend inside a cave at coordinates 56,45. This will grant you the rune.

• Demonic Grace Unlock

Unlocking the Demonic Grace Rune involves specific steps and unique items:

Warning: Be careful not to lose the tag on the summoning mob, or you will need to farm the materials again!

Tirisfal Glades

• Obtain the Ominous Tome, which can be looted from Skeletons in Agaman's Mill.
• Loot Gnoll Blood from any Gnoll in Garren's Haunt.
• Loot Wolf Jawbone from any Darkhound in Tirisfal Glades.
• Summon a demon and defeat it using fear, damage-over-time spells, and haunt. The summoning circle is located in the Sewers location in Undercity.

Dun Morogh

• Obtain the Ominous Tome from Frostmane Shadowcaster in a Troll cave west of Brewnall Village.
• Loot Wendigo Blood from Wendigo mobs.
• Loot Wolf Jawbone from Wolf mobs (Coldridge Valley is a good location).
• Use the reagents on Shimmer Ridge and kill the summoned demon.

Similar steps can be followed for unlocking the Demonic Grace Rune as an Orc or Human.

• Metamorphosis Unlock

The unlocking process for the Metamorphosis Rune has been the most anticipated mystery in the Season of Discovery. Here is how to obtain it:

• Loot the Orb of Desat at the top of the Tower of the Ilgalar in Redridge Mountains, and the Bough of Altek at the top of the Tower of Althalaxx in Darkshore.
• Complete The Orb of Soran'ruk at coordinates 49,57 in The Barrens, which requires items from both Shadowfang Keep and Blackfathom Deeps.
• This leads to The Conjuring follow-up quest, where you must loot Blood of the Legion from demons at Demon Fall Ridge in northern Ashenvale.
• Interact with the altar to begin a ritual, summoning waves of demons that must be defeated using Drain Soul while standing inside the purple rune on the ground. Defeat the final Searing Infernal to trigger the Mysterious Traveler quest.
• Return to the Barrens and turn in the quest to receive the final step, Raszel Ander, which will grant you the Metamorphosis Rune.

Rogue Tank

Rogues who desire to tank have access to three special runes:

Here is how you can unlock each of these runes:

• Just a Flesh Wound Unlock

To unlock the Just a Flesh Wound Rune, you will need to gain reputation with the Durotar Supply and Logistics or Azeroth Commerce Authority factions. Once you reach Honored reputation, you can purchase the Rune of Teasing from the corresponding faction's vendors.

For Horde players, refer to the Durotar Supply and Logistics Guide. Alliance players can check out the Azeroth Commerce Authority Guide.

• Blade Dance Unlock

Unlocking the Blade Dance Rune requires different methods based on the leveling zone you choose:

• In Westfall, pickpocket the Defias to receive an envelope. Inside the envelope, you will find a note revealing your next destination and a key. Use the key to unlock a chest that contains the Rune.
• In Loch Modan, pickpocket Dark Iron Dwarves until you obtain a Dark Iron Lockbox. Use your Lockpicking skill to open the lockbox and retrieve the Blade Dance Rune.
• In Darkshore, kill Naga at Cliffspring River Cave until they drop a key. Use the key to open a chest at the end of the cave that contains the rune.
• In The Barrens, pickpocket Southsea Cannoneer south of Ratchet to loot a Buccaneer's Matchbox. Next, detonate the gunpowder bucket at coordinates 61.78, 45.80, and open the chest that appears to receive the Blade Dance Rune.

• Main Gauche Unlock

Unlocking the Main Gauche Rune involves completing quests for the NPC named Grizzby, located in Ratchet. Before you can purchase the rune, you must complete the following pre-quests:

• Shredder Turbochargers: You need to bring Grizzby 16 Shredder Turbochargers, which can be acquired by using a Shredder Autosalvage Unit on Venture Co. Shredders in the Windshear Crag, Stonetalon Mountains.
• Dark Iron Ordinance: You need to bring Grizzby 20 Dark Iron Ordinance, obtained by slaying Dark Iron Insurgents in North Loch Modan or Dark Iron Riflemen and other Dark Iron Dwarves in North Wetlands.
• Fish Oil: You need to bring Grizzby 24 Fish Oil, obtained by slaying murlocs in Hillsbrad or Wetlands. These items can also be found on the Auction House.

Shaman Tank

Shamans who wish to tank can utilize three powerful runes:

Here is how you can unlock each of these runes:

• Shield Mastery Unlock

Unlocking the Shield Mastery Rune is relatively straightforward, as it is located in the starting zones and only requires level 3:

• In Mulgore, players can find a Galvanic Icon near the border of Mulgore and the Barrens. Kill 10 enemies with Lightning Bolt to unlock the rune.
• In Durotar, players can find a Galvanic Icon at coordinates (/way 52.07, 62.5 or 51.7, 56.4). Kill 10 enemies with Lightning Bolt to unlock the rune.

• Way of Earth Unlock

The Way of Earth Rune can be unlocked in two known locations:

• In The Barrens, use Purge on a Desert Mirage at around coordinates 59, 37.
• In Silverpine Forest, the Rot Hide Mystic drops a Rot Totem. Using this totem will summon a level 15 Elite. Defeat the Elite to obtain the Way of Earth Rune.

• Molten Blast Unlock

The Molten Blast Rune requires several steps, but it is not overly difficult:

• In Mulgore, find the Bael'Dun Digsite southwest of Thunder Bluff and locate a chest called Artifact Storage. You will need an Artifact Storage Key, which can be looted from nearby Dwarves, to open the chest. Inside, you will find the Sulfurous Icon.
• In Durotar, you can find a Frozen Makrura trapped in ice inside a small hut located east of Razor Hill. Use Fire spells to stack a Fire Damage debuff five times, and then you can loot the Sulfurous Icon.
• After equipping the Sulfurous Icon, defeat 10 enemies with Earth Shock. You can then use the Relic from your equipped items to learn the rune.

Mage Healer

Lastly, Mages can now fulfill the role of healer using three special runes:

Here is how you can unlock each of these runes:

• Regeneration Unlock

The Regeneration Rune can be unlocked in various ways depending on your leveling zone:

• In Westfall, defeat Defias Pillagers until they drop the Regeneration Rune.
• In Loch Modan, find a hut on the northern island and search for a stack of books inside. You will find the Regeneration Rune there.
• In The Barrens, open Kolkar's Booty chests at three different locations using the Kolkar Booty Key, which can be looted from Kolkar mobs in the zone.
• In Silverpine Forest, defeat Dalaran Apprentices to obtain the Regeneration Rune.

• Mass Regeneration Unlock

Currently, only one location has been discovered for the Mass Regeneration Rune:

• In Duskwood, head to Raven Hill and enter the northeastern crypt. Inside, you will find a Decrepit Phylactery. Leave the crypt and go to the crypt in western Raven Hill, where you will find Slumbering Bones. Use the Phylactery on the bones to summon a level 25 Elite Lich that drops Spell Notes: Mass Regeneration.

• Rewind Time Unlock

The Rewind Time Rune can be obtained by completing specific quests for Grizzby, located in Ratchet. Before purchasing the rune, Grizzby will require you to complete the following quests:

• Shredder Turbochargers: Acquire 16 Shredder Turbochargers by using a Shredder Autosalvage Unit on Venture Co. Shredders in the Windshear Crag, Stonetalon Mountains.
• Dark Iron Ordinance: Bring 20 Dark Iron Ordinance, looted from Dark Iron Insurgents in North Loch Modan or Dark Iron Riflemen in North Wetlands.
• Fish Oil: Obtain 24 Fish Oil by slaying murlocs in Hillsbrad or Wetlands. These items can also be purchased from the Auction House.

Conclusion

With the new Rune Engraving system, players can now explore new class role combinations in the WoW Classic Season of Discovery. Warlocks can tank, Rogues can tank, Shamans can tank, and Mages can heal. By unlocking the specific runes for each class, you can adapt your playstyle to fit any role you desire. Happy rune hunting!