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Jun01

Archaeology in Battle for Azeroth

Posted by Cymre on Jun 1, 2018

In Battle for Azeroth, you don’t need to be a skilled archaeologist to level up the profession. Like previous expansions, a novice will be able to step onto their first dig site in Zandalar or Kul Tiras with a 108 toon. To start, head to your archaeology trainer in your faction’s embassy (The Great Seal, Zandazar or Stormsong Valley, Kul Tiras) to learn the profession. Things to note: Each location may be surveyed 9 times (offer 5-9 fragments and one skill point) As soon as you hit that sweet spot on a survey, a shovel appears You can hold up to 200 fragments per race A maximum stack of 20 keystones There are six common solves per race with a low chance to discover a pristine version Rare solves will come from digging Levelling from 1-950 will be slow because there are only 4 dig sites spread across the whole continent and without flying, it takes a long time to hoof it by ground and taxi. It would be nice if dig sites phased us out like entering a pet battle so as soon as you activated the shovel, you could dig around in peace and not have to fight the same mobs over and over. I really think Blizz missed the boat by making the profession a little more fun, especially with that helper robot that assists you in the video. With two main continents, it makes sense there will be a unique branch for each. Sadly, the Zandalari pet uses the same skin as a number of others like the Pygmy Direhorn but it does have Deflection which is a pretty nice change. The Restored Revenant (pictured) looks pretty cool though and similar to the Wicker Pup collected from four Treasures in Drustvar. Drust Keystone: Etched Drust Bone Rare: Fetish of the Tormented Mind (trinket), Dance of the Dead (toy), Restored Revenant (pet) Artifacts: Ancient Runebound Tome, Ceremonial Bonesaw, Disembowling Sickle, Jagged Blade of the Drust, Ritual Fetish, Soul Coffer Dig Sites: all over Kul Tiras Zandalari Keystone: Zandalari Idol Rare: Sanguinating Totem (trinket), Croak Crock (toy), Intact Direhorn Hatchling (pet) Artifacts: Blowgun of the Sethra, Bwonsamdi Voodoo Mask, High Apothecary’s Hood, Rezan Idol, Urn of Passage, Akun’Jar Vase Dig sites: all over Zandalar The Royal Treasury This slideshow requires JavaScript. Restored Artifacts Good news, everyone! They’re finally adding...

Apr23

Archaeology Pets

Posted by Cymre on Apr 23, 2018

Archaeology Pets

The following pets are available through various branches of the archaeology profession. Dwarf Clockwork Gnome – requires 100x Dwarf Fragments (including up to 3x Dwarf Rune Stones) Flavour text: Mechagnomes were created by the titans, apparently as servants and caretakers, much like the earthen. This mechagnome was likely damaged because it is no longer focused on its original tasks and seems content to follow you. Where to dig? Eastern Kingdoms Fossil Fossilized Hatchling – requires 85x Fossil fragments Flavour text: When you finished assembling this tiny skeleton through some eldritch magic, the little critter sprang back to life. He’s a pretty good pet. Since he’s a skeleton, he doesn’t eat much. As a bonus, the Fossilized Raptor may be discovered under the same branch of archaeology using another 100x Fossil fragments to complete. Pterrordax Hatchling – requires 120x Fossil Fragments Flavour text: It’s an adorable green baby pterrordax! Luckily, at this size, her sonic screeches won’t turn your eardrums to bloody pulps and while she’ll TRY to eat your face, it just feels like friendly little lizard-bird-thing kisses. Awww! Where to dig? Kalimdor Troll Voodoo Figurine – requires 100x Troll Fragments (including up to 3x Troll Tablets) Flavour text: Voodoo figurines such as this were built and animated to assist troll witch doctors in minor, everyday tasks such as washing loincloths or scrubbing blood off the hut floor. They were often powered by flasks of mojo, troll sweat, the flesh of tribal enemies, or by DEVOURING TINY PORTIONS OF THEIR OWNERS’ SOULS. But don’t worry. Teeny, tiny little portions. You won’t even notice they’re gone. And think how clean your floors will be! Where to dig? Eastern Kingdoms Tol’vir Crawling Claw – requires 150x fragments (including up to 3x Tol’vir Hieroglyphic) Flavour text: A legend among the tol’vir tells of a wicked djinn whom the Ramkahen sought to destroy. In an attempt to prevent his own death, the djinn tried to transfer his spirit into the body of a monkey. He was slain right in the middle of the transference, and only a fraction of his essence had moved over – only enough to possess the monkey’s paw. Where to dig? Cataclysm expansion – All over Uldum Arakkoa Ancient Nest Guardian – requires 250x fragments (including up to 4x Arakkoa Ciphers) Flavour text: Harnessing the power of the sun as...

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Jun01

Archaeology in Battle for Azeroth

Posted By Cymre on Jun 1, 2018 in Archaeology

Apr23

Archaeology Pets

Posted By Cymre on Apr 23, 2018 in Archaeology

Aug22

Archaeology Mounts

Posted By Cymre on Aug 22, 2016 in Archaeology, Mount

The following mounts are available through various branches of the archaeology profession. So far, there are four. Fossil Fossilized Raptor – requires 100x fragments Flavour text: Legends tell of a spell placed upon a hunting raptor who dared to snarl at young Tyrande Whisperwind as she bathed in a jungle pool. The beast is cursed to wander Azeroth – until it apologizes. Where to dig? Kalimdor zones Tol’vir Scepter of...

Jun23

Archaeology in Legion

Posted By Cymre on Jun 23, 2016 in Archaeology

In Legion, a new archaeologist can head to the Broken Isles and level up the profession from scratch. The archaeology trainer in Dalaran can teach you the next level of archaeology or you can loot the Excavator’s Notebook from a dig site or spawned mob – even as a novice. Things to note: Three active dig sites will be up at all times Many dig sites are now markedly smaller Each location may be surveyed 9 times (offer 5-19...

May20

Time to Dig

Posted By Cymre on May 20, 2016 in Archaeology

With Legion still months away and no beta access, I figured I should try and collect the last of my archaeology rares. It’s not something I’m particularly looking forward to but it’s something to do while I wait for new content. Wish me luck. How are you filling in the time? Share this:TwitterFacebookRedditPinterestLike this:Like...

Nov21

Changes to Archaeology

Posted By Cymre on Nov 21, 2015 in Archaeology

This is my first look at some of the information revealed at Blizzcon and datamined information. During Blizzcon, we were told archaeologists would be taken on an expansion length campaign revealed over several months and shown what looks like two rare solves from the Highbourne and Demonic branches of Legion. Highborne, Highmountain Tauren and Demonic will be the three new branches. Rare solves include the Starlight...

Nov03

Draenor Curator

Posted By Cymre on Nov 3, 2015 in Archaeology

Hell yeah, baby! I’m done with Archaeology – at least for another expansion. It was really starting to feel like those pristine solves were taking a lot longer to complete so I decided to compare them with the ones from Pandaria. Draenor Ogre: 243 Draenor: 287 Arakkoa: 271 Total: 1072 Pandaria Mantid: 264 Pandaren: 298 Mogu: 668 Total: 1230 Yeah… it really wasn’t. I ended up using 30 randomisers but they ended...