The latest iteration of the Honor System in World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery has brought about several changes and updates to the PvP honor system. This WoW SoD Honor guide is going to break down the nuances of the system, offering insights into how players can navigate the ranks, earn Honor points, and ultimately acquire prestigious rewards.

WoW Season of Discovery PvP Honor System Guide

WoW Classic Season of Discovery introduces a PvP rank system that determines your standing in PvP. Your rank is based on your accumulated Honor points and your relative standing compared to other players in your realm. Your PvP rank is updated every week during the Honor calculation period, which occurs on Tuesdays. The higher your PvP rank, the more prestigious titles and rewards you can earn.

How Honor Progression Work in Season of Discovery?

In the Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft, the Honor progression works differently compared to previous versions. Here is how the Honor progression works in WoW Season of Discovery:

Rank System:

• The rank achievable during each phase is capped to facilitate a steady progression pace, preventing a rush for top-tier PvP rewards.

• The initial phase cap at level 25 is Rank 3, with the cap incrementally rising with each new phase.

• Upon reaching level 60, the cap starts at Rank 9 and escalates every few weeks, in sync with new content releases, culminating at Rank 14 with the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj's opening.

Rank Progression:

• The Honor progression is based on a rank system, where players can achieve different ranks based on their Honor Kills (HKs) and earn Honor points

• Ranks are achieved based on a combination of Honor Kills (HKs) and earned Honor points.

• To increase your PvP rank, you need to earn a specific amount of Honor points and surpass other players in your realm.

• Each rank has specific requirements, such as a certain number of HKs or a specific amount of earned Honor points.

• Each week, your accumulated Honor points are compared to other players, and your rank is adjusted accordingly.

• The progress within a rank is displayed as a percentage, indicating how close a player is to the next rank.

• The higher your rank, the more difficult it becomes to progress, as you will need to surpass players with higher ranks.

• It is important to note that progress within a rank is not currently implemented in the Season of Discovery and Classic Era, and everyone is at 0% progress.

Honor Calculate:

So now we know that honor is the key to ranking up your PvP rating, and is calculated based on your participation in PVP activities and your performance in Battlegrounds and World PvP.

Factors that may influence honor point calculation in WoW Season of Discovery:

Honorable Kills (HK): The number of honorable kills you achieve in PvP combat contributes to your honor point calculation. Each honorable kill is believed to award a certain amount of honor points, but the exact value is not known.

Contribution to Objectives: Your contribution to completing objectives in battlegrounds, such as capturing flags or controlling key points, may also affect your honor point calculation. The more actively you participate and contribute to your team's success, the more honor points you may earn.

Battleground Performance: Your overall performance in battlegrounds, including factors like damage dealt, healing done, and objective participation, may impact your honor point calculation. Players who perform well and contribute significantly to their team's victory may receive more honor points.

No Rank Decay: In WoW Season of Discovery, there is no decay of rank progress over time. This means that your rank progress will not decrease if you don't actively earn honor points, but you still need to continue earning honor points to progress through the ranks.

Bug with Rank Calculation:

An anomaly in the rank calculation allowed some players to achieve Rank 2 with minimal HKs, while others with substantial Honor points remained at Rank 3 with 0% progress.

This occurrence stems from the removal of Honor Decay in the Season of Discovery and Classic Era and is by design, not a bug, as of version 1.14.4.

Players may need to relog to use the trinket associated with their rank.

Season of Discovery Honor Vendor, Gear & Rewards

Honor gear becomes available for purchase as you increase your PvP rank. Higher-tier Honor gear offers better stats and bonuses compared to lower-tier gear. You also can purchase Honor gear from PvP vendors using Honor points and Marks of Honor, which are obtained by winning battlegrounds or completing PvP objectives.

PvP Honor Vendors:

Horde PvP Vendors:

Sergeant Ba'sha: Located in Orgrimmar, Valley of Strength.

Kelm Hargunth: Located in The Barrens.

Alliance PvP Vendors:

Officer Areyn: Located in Stormwind, Old Town district.

Illiyana Moonblaze: Located in Ashenvale.

Hornor Gear Available for Purchase:

• Scout's Tabard

• Insignia of the Horde (Horde) / Insignia of the Alliance (Alliance) (CC-breaking trinket)

• Sergeant's Cloak (Horde) / Sergeant's Cape (Alliance) (Stamina cape)

• Senior Sergeant's Insignia (Horde) / Master Sergeant's Insignia (Alliance) (Spirit and Stamina neck)

• First Sergeant's Armguards (Horde) / Sergeant Major's Armguards (Primary stat based on your class and Stamina wrist).

Honor Rewards Available for Unlock:

There are rewards associated with reaching higher ranks in the Honor progression system in WoW Season of Discovery. As you progress through the ranks, you will unlock various PvP rewards that can enhance your gameplay and character progression. Here are some of the rewards you can earn:

• Rank-Specific Titles: Each rank comes with a unique title that you can display to showcase your PvP achievements. These titles vary based on your faction (Alliance or Horde) and the specific rank you have achieved.

• Better Gear: Reaching higher ranks allows you to access better PvP gear, which can significantly improve your performance in battles. As you climb the ranks, you will gain access to powerful weapons, armor, and other equipment that can give you an edge over your opponents.

• Trinkets: Certain ranks unlock special trinkets that provide unique bonuses or abilities. These trinkets can be equipped to enhance your effectiveness in PvP combat.

• Mounts: Reaching specific high ranks can grant you access to exclusive PvP mounts. These mounts are prestigious and can be a symbol of your dedication and skill in PvP.

• Tabards and Cloaks: Some ranks may reward you with tabards or cloaks that display your PvP achievements. These cosmetic items can be worn to show off your rank and accomplishments.

Note: Rewards and their availability may vary with the season's phase and achieved rank.

How To Earn Honor Points and Marks Honor in Season of Discovery?

To earn Honor Points and Marks of Honor in WoW Season of Discovery, you can engage in various PvP activities. Here are some ways to earn these currencies:

Battlegrounds:

Participate in battlegrounds such as Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin, and Alterac Valley. Winning battlegrounds rewards you with Honor Points and Marks of Honor. Completing battleground objectives, such as capturing flags or capturing bases, also grants additional Honor Points.

World PvP:

Engage in open-world PvP by fighting against players from the opposing faction. Defeating enemy players in world PvP can earn you Honor Points. Look for areas with active PvP objectives, such as towers or graveyards, as they often provide opportunities for PvP encounters and rewards.

Weekly Call to Arms:

Take part in the Weekly Call to Arms event, which designates a specific battleground for increased rewards. Winning the designated battleground during the event grants bonus Honor Points and additional Marks of Honor.

PvP Quests:

Check for PvP quests available from NPCs in your faction's capital city or battleground areas. These quests often require you to complete specific objectives in battlegrounds or world PvP zones. Completing PvP quests can reward you with Honor Points and sometimes even Marks of Honor.

Honor Talents:

In PvP combat, you can earn Honor Points by leveling up your Honor Talents. Honor Talents are separate from regular talents and provide bonuses and abilities specific to PvP. As you earn Honor Points, you will gain Honor Levels, which unlock additional Honor Talents.

Best Ways To Farm Honor Fast in WoW SoD Phase 1

• Doing battlegrounds like Warsong Gulch, as these provide consistent honorable kills and honor gains. Battlegrounds are the most reliable way to efficiently farm honor.

• Participating in the Ashenvale PvP event in Hellfire Peninsula. While primarily for reputation rewards, it also offers some world PvP and honor.

• After battlegrounds, hanging marks of honor from wins/losses and turning them into the Battleground quartermaster for additional bonus honor each week.

• Monitoring your weekly honor total and ranking progress. Adjust your playtime up or down as needed based on your server's competitiveness to efficiently rank up over time without burning out.

• Combining battlegrounds with marks turn-ins and occasional Ashran for variety. Farm battlegrounds primarily while saving up marks for bigger honor hand-ins on Tuesdays after reset.

• The core activities are spamming battlegrounds daily for steady honor and kill, complementing that with marks and Ashran, and pacing yourself through the weekly resets to achieve your ranking goals.