Gearing Up in WoW Midnight Patch 12.0.7 – Gear Tracks, Crests, and Alt Catch-Up
Patch 12.0.7 ("Revelations") emphasizes alt-friendly catch-up with Showdown zones, Field Accolades (FA), Voidlight Marl, Warbound gear, and the new single-boss Sporefall raid. Gear tracks include Veteran, Champion, Hero, and Myth. Sporefused gear from Sporefall is a standout — it drops at the maximum item level for its track with no crest upgrades required.
Gear Tracks & Item Levels Overview
Standard upgrade tracks (base ranges; Sporefused exceeds normal max):
Veteran: ~233–250 (LFR baseline)
Champion: ~246–263
Hero: ~259–276
Myth: ~272–289 (top standard)
Sporefused gear (from Sporefall raid) drops 9 ilvls above normal track max and cannot be upgraded further (already equivalent to Ascendant Voidcore max on more slots).
Sporefall Raid (New in 12.0.7) – Sporefused Gear
Sporefall is a single-boss raid (Rotmire) located in Harandar. It offers flexible sizing and high-value loot with randomized secondary stats. Great for quick clears and BiS chasing.
Sporefall Raid – Sporefused Gear Item Levels
| Difficulty | Item Level | Equivalent Track | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFR (Raid Finder) | 259 | Veteran 6/6 (max) | Easy access, good starter upgrades |
| Normal | 272 | Champion 6/6 (max) | Strong mid-tier boost |
| Heroic | 285 | Hero 6/6 (max) | Excellent for progression |
| Mythic (Flex 15-25 players) | 298 | Myth 6/6 (max) + Ascendant equivalent | Highest ilvl available; BiS potential |
Loot includes armor pieces (tier + off-set per type) and jewelry.
Additional rewards: Mount (Luminous Sporeglider via weekly spores), toys, decor, transmog.
One boss only → limited slots per week, but high impact. Combine with Great Vault for more.
Tip: Sporefused gear is ideal for alts and mains alike — instant max-ilvl power without crest farming.
Pre-Level 90 Preparation (Farm on Main)
Before your alt hits 90, stockpile:
Champion Gear via Field Accolades (FA): 100 FA per slot-specific Warbound cache.
~700+ Voidlight Marl per slot: Buy Warbound Champion chests (e.g., Quel'Thalas Equipment).
BoE/Warbound Gear from world bosses, etc.
Mail Warbound items to alts for instant power.
Weekly Farming at Level 90
Champion Gear Sources
World Bosses (Showdowns) ×2 (Normal)
Rares in Showdown zones (Normal: 1/6 Champion; Heroic: 4/6, often Warbound)
Prey Hunts (2 pieces)
Delves (scales with Relic Coffer Keys)
FA Vendor (100 FA/slot) + Voidlight Marl chests
Hero Gear Sources
World Boss Heroic (3/6 Hero)
Weekly Timewalking (1 Hero piece starting week 3)
FA Vendor (750 FA for Hero gear)
Myth Gear Sources
Storyline quest chain (takes ~4 weeks)
Sporefall Raid: Major source across all tracks (see table above).
Crest Farming
Use for upgrading non-Sporerefused gear.
Champion Crests
15 – First Weekly Showdown Quest (Normal)
10×2 – Second & Third Weekly Quests (Normal)
4 – Normal Showdown Rares
Additional from Delves, lower content.
Hero Crests
15 – First Weekly Showdown Quest (Heroic)
10×2 – Second & Third (Heroic)
15 – World Boss Normal
15 – First Weekly Showdown (Normal, cross)
10×2 – Second/Third (Normal)
2 – Heroic Showdown Rares
10 – per 6 challenges in Void Strike
Myth Crests
15 – First Weekly Showdown Quest (Heroic)
10×2 – Second & Third (Heroic)
15 – World Boss Heroic
5 – per 6 challenges in Void Strike (strong solo option)
Bonus: Tier 6 Ritual Sites/Void Assaults for high-volume/uncapped farming.
