Dragonflight Season 4 Class Guide: Top Specs and BiS Gear

Key Takeaways

Dragonflight Season 4 ran April 23 to July 22, 2024 on Patch 10.2.6, the final Dragonflight season before the next expansion launched in August.
Shadow Priest, Retribution Paladin, and Augmentation Evoker led the DPS tier throughout the season; Vengeance Demon Hunter dominated the tank bracket.
Restoration Druid led healers despite a 5% nerf at launch; Mistweaver Monk fell mid-tier after a 13% cut.
Antique Bronze Bullion, earned once per character per week from Awakened Raid bosses, was the primary BiS currency for weapons, trinkets, and legendary upgrades.
Three raids rotated weekly as Awakened content: Vault of the Incarnates, Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible, and Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope.
Mythic+ key levels were rescaled so a Season 4 +5 corresponded to roughly a prior season's +15.

The sections below cover each element of Season 4 in detail.

What Was Dragonflight Season 4?

Dragonflight Season 4 launched April 23, 2024 (North America) and ran for 13 weeks until July 22, 2024 on Patch 10.2.6. Rather than adding a new raid tier, Blizzard introduced the Awakened Raids system: Vault of the Incarnates, Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible, and Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope rotated weekly at scaled item levels. Only one raid was Awakened each week, giving players a consistent cadence while delivering fresh gear incentives each reset.

✏️ Tip: The Awakened rotation let players who skipped an earlier tier in Season 3 earn those tier tokens at current item level, making Season 4 catch-up unusually efficient by WoW standards.

Top Specs in Dragonflight Season 4

The meta settled quickly after opening-week healer tuning. Three DPS specs and one tank held their positions throughout the season.

S-Tier DPS

Shadow Priest: Strong single-target and AoE via Devouring Plague and Insanity generation. The Amirdrassil two-piece tier bonus was dominant in the first half of the season.
Retribution Paladin: Consistent cleave and high burst with Divine Toll; remained near the top throughout despite minor adjustments.
Augmentation Evoker: The support spec's multiplicative party buffs produced some of the highest aggregate raid parses. Groups stacking two Augmentations were the strongest setup in organised progression.

Below S-tier, Balance Druid and Havoc Demon Hunter were the most consistent A-tier picks, with several specs shifting based on which Awakened Raid was active that week.

Tanks and Healers

Vengeance Demon Hunter dominated the tank bracket for both Mythic+ and raid, with high self-sustain and strong AoE mitigation via Fel Devastation.
Restoration Druid led healers despite a 5% blanket healing nerf. Holy Paladin was the reliable second pick; Mistweaver Monk took a 13% nerf and fell to mid-tier.

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📌 Common mistake: Players who chose Mistweaver based on Season 3 performance were caught off-guard by the 13% healing nerf at Season 4 launch. Restoration Druid and Holy Paladin were the safer picks for progression through the Awakened Raids.

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion was the defining progression currency of Season 4. Each character earned one per week from Awakened Raid bosses. The weekly cap increased by one each week, providing catch-up for players who started late. The Bullion vendor, Requisition Officer A. Martin, was stationed at The Parting Glass in Valdrakken (~75.0, 46.6). Spending priorities:

2 Bullion for BiS weapons and trinkets from the Awakened vendor
2 Bullion per rank for the Scale of Awakening, used to upgrade Fyr'alath the Dreamrender and Nasz'uro the Unbound Legacy
3 Bullion for Jigglesworth Sr. mount
1 Bullion for transmog appearances from prior Dragonflight raid tiers

Most players prioritised BiS trinkets and weapons in the first weeks, then the Scale of Awakening if they held a legendary, and saved Jigglesworth Sr. for later when the weekly cap was high enough to cover all priorities.

⚠️ Warning: The Scale of Awakening cost 2 Bullion per legendary upgrade rank. Players holding both Fyr'alath and Nasz'uro needed careful weekly planning to avoid over-spending and delaying their trinket acquisitions.

Awakened Crests and Gear Upgrade Tracks

Season 4 renamed the upgrade crest tiers to align with the Awakened theme: Whelpling's, Drake's, Wyrm's, and Aspect's Awakened Crests, each also available as an Enchanted variant. The weekly cap stayed at 90 of each type.

One meaningful change was the removal of Whelpling's Crests from Mythic+; Drake's Crests became the new floor, raising the practical gear floor even for low-key runs. Item levels ranged from 493 at Mythic+1 end-of-dungeon up to 528 on the Very Rare track and 535 at the top of Aspect's Crests combined with the Great Vault.

Mythic+ Pool and Key Rescaling

The Season 4 Mythic+ pool comprised all 8 original Dragonflight dungeons: Algeth'ar Academy, The Azure Vault, Brackenhide Hollow, Halls of Infusion, Neltharus, The Nokhud Offensive, Ruby Life Pools, and Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr. No dungeons from prior expansions were included.

Keystone difficulty was rescaled so a +5 equated to a prior season's +15, and a +10 corresponded to a prior +20. The Revival Catalyst shifted to a weekly cadence (previously biweekly) capped at 6 charges. The Keystone Master reward was the Infinite Armoredon, requiring 2,000+ Mythic+ rating; the Keystone Conqueror title "The Draconic" required 1,500+. For current dungeon content, explore our WoW boosting catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Dragonflight Season 4 start and end?

Dragonflight Season 4 launched April 23, 2024 (North America) / April 24, 2024 (Europe) and ended July 22, 2024 (a 13-week run on Patch 10.2.6). It was the final Dragonflight season.

What were the top DPS specs in Dragonflight Season 4?

Shadow Priest, Retribution Paladin, and Augmentation Evoker were the consistent S-tier DPS specs. Augmentation's multiplicative party buffs made it especially valuable in organised raid groups; groups stacking two Augmentations recorded the highest aggregate raid parses of the season. Balance Druid and Havoc Demon Hunter held A-tier throughout.

How did Antique Bronze Bullion work?

Each character earned one Antique Bronze Bullion per week from Awakened Raid bosses. The weekly cap increased by one each week. Spending priorities were 2 Bullion for BiS weapons or trinkets, 2 Bullion per rank for the legendary Scale of Awakening, 3 Bullion for Jigglesworth Sr., and 1 Bullion for transmog appearances.

What were the Awakened Raids in Season 4?

Vault of the Incarnates, Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible, and Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope rotated weekly as Awakened Raids. Only one was Awakened each week. All bosses in the active raid dropped gear at current Season 4 item levels and awarded Antique Bronze Bullion.

Was Restoration Druid the best healer in Season 4?

Yes. Despite a 5% healing nerf at season launch, Restoration Druid remained the top healer throughout Season 4. Mistweaver Monk took the steepest cut at 13% and fell to mid-tier. Holy Paladin was the consistent second-best pick for both raid and Mythic+.

What Mythic+ dungeons were in Dragonflight Season 4?

All 8 original Dragonflight dungeons made up the Season 4 pool: Algeth'ar Academy, The Azure Vault, Brackenhide Hollow, Halls of Infusion, Neltharus, The Nokhud Offensive, Ruby Life Pools, and Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr.

What was the Keystone Master mount in Season 4?

The Keystone Master mount (2,000+ rating) was the Infinite Armoredon, a ground mount awarded account-wide. The Keystone Conqueror title "The Draconic" required 1,500+ rating. Completing each dungeon at +10 or higher unlocked the corresponding dungeon teleport.

Last reviewed 2026-06-19 against Patch 10.2.6 Awakened Season — Maintained by WowCarry's WoW team.