Mists of Pandaria Archaeology
- You are now able to survey up to six times per digsite. This change went live with Patch 5.0.4.
- There will be two new races to solve for, the Pandaren and the Mogu.
- You won't want to vendor the new artifacts, as they only sell for 1g. Instead, you use them to create a Restored Artifact.
- Restored Artifacts can be used to purchase crates that contain 5-9 fragments for the non Pandaria races, as well as two other items.
- Occasionally an Ancient Haunt will spawn after finding artifact fragments. They rarely drop a Mogu or Pandaren keystone and always drop ~7 fragments.
- There are some Archaeology daily quests now!
- You can find Pristine versions of artifacts and put them on display.
Daily Quests
Level | Name | Rewards | Money | Currency | Faction | Rep | Zone | ||
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90 | Fragments of the Past Daily | 19 84 | Order of the Cloud Serpent | 125 | The Arboretum | ||||
90 | Uncovering the Past Daily | 19 84 | 5 × | Vale of Eternal Blossoms |
Rare Quality Artifacts
Pristine Artifacts
Pristine Artifacts are rarely gained from solving a common artifact. These items give you a quest which is turned in at the Seat of Knowledge. These quests add the artifact to your phased collection, similar to the way the Lorewalker's bookshelf works. Level | Type | Slot | Name |
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384 | Miscellaneous | Trinket | Quilen Statuette |
463 | Miscellaneous | Held In Off-hand | Umbrella of Chi-Ji |
463 | Polearm | Two Hand | Spear of Xuen |
1 | Other | Anatomical Dummy |
Pristine Artifacts
Turning in the quest gives you 3 x Restored Artifact and 1 x Mogu Statue Piece or Pandaren Pottery Shard.
Level | Name | Rewards | Objective | ||
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90 | Pristine Monument Ledger | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Manacles of Rebellion | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Mogu Runestone | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Terracotta Arm | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Petrified Bone Whip | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Thunder King Insignia | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Edicts of the Thunder King | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Iron Amulet | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Branding Iron | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Mogu Coin | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Pandaren Tea Set | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Game Board | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Twin Stein Set | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Walking Cane | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Empty Keg | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Carved Bronze Mirror | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Gold-Inlaid Figurine | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Apothecary Tins | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Pearl of Yu'lon | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Standard of Niuzao | Put the artifact on display. | |||
90 | Pristine Monument Ledger | Put the artifact on display. |
Items Sold for 1x Restored Artifact
Level | Type | Name | Required Faction | Required Faction Level |
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1 | Junk | Crate of Dwarven Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Crate of Draenei Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Crate of Fossil Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Crate of Night Elf Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Crate of Nerubian Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Crate of Orc Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Crate of Tol'vir Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Crate of Troll Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Crate of Vrykul Archaeology Fragments | ||
1 | Junk | Lorewalker's Lodestone | The Lorewalkers | Exalted |
1 | Junk | Lorewalker's Map | The Lorewalkers | Exalted |
New Archaeology Achievements
Name | Side | Points | Reward | Category |
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Collector: Apothecary Tins Restore 5 Apothecary Tins. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Apothecary Tins Restore 20 Apothecary Tins. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Carved Bronze Mirrors Restore 20 Carved Bronze Mirrors. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Carved Bronze Mirrors Restore 5 Carved Bronze Mirrors. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Cracked Mogu Runestones Restore 5 Cracked Mogu Runestones. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Cracked Mogu Runestones Restore 20 Cracked Mogu Runestones. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Edicts of the Thunder King Restore 20 Edicts of the Thunder King. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Edicts of the Thunder King Restore 5 Edicts of the Thunder King. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Empty Kegs of Brewfather Xin Wo Yin Restore 20 Empty Kegs of Brewfather Xin Wo Yin. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Empty Kegs of Brewfather Xin Wo Yin Restore 5 Empty Kegs of Brewfather Xin Wo Yin. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Gold-Inlaid Porcelain Funerary Figurines Restore 5 Gold-Inlaid Porcelain Funerary Figurines. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Gold-Inlaid Porcelain Funerary Figurines Restore 20 Gold-Inlaid Porcelain Funerary Figurines. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Iron Amulets Restore 5 Iron Amulets. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Iron Amulets Restore 20 Iron Amulets. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Manacles of Rebellion Restore 20 Manacles of Rebellion. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Manacles of Rebellion Restore 5 Manacles of Rebellion. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Mogu Coins Restore 5 Mogu Coins. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Mogu Coins Restore 20 Mogu Coins. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Pandaren Game Boards Restore 20 Pandaren Game Boards. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Pandaren Game Boards Restore 5 Pandaren Game Boards. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Pandaren Tea Sets Restore 5 Pandaren Tea Sets. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Pandaren Tea Sets Restore 20 Pandaren Tea Sets. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Pearls of Yu'lon Restore 20 Pearls of Yu'lon. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Pearls of Yu'lon Restore 5 Pearls of Yu'lon. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Petrified Bone Whips Restore 5 Petrified Bone Whips. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Petrified Bone Whips Restore 20 Petrified Bone Whips. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Standards of Niuzao Restore 20 Standards of Niuzao. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Standards of Niuzao Restore 5 Standards of Niuzao. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Terracotta Arms Restore 5 Terracotta Arms. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Terracotta Arms Restore 20 Terracotta Arms. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Thunder King Insignias Restore 20 Thunder King Insignias. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Thunder King Insignias Restore 5 Thunder King Insignias. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Twin Stein Sets of Brewfather Quan Tou Kuo Restore 20 Twin Stein Sets of Brewfather Quan Tou Kuo. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Twin Stein Sets of Brewfather Quan Tou Kuo Restore 5 Twin Stein Sets of Brewfather Quan Tou Kuo. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Walking Canes of Brewfather Ren Yun Restore 5 Walking Canes of Brewfather Ren Yun. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Walking Canes of Brewfather Ren Yun Restore 20 Walking Canes of Brewfather Ren Yun. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Warlord's Branding Irons Restore 5 Warlord's Branding Irons. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Warlord's Branding Irons Restore 20 Warlord's Branding Irons. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Worn Monument Ledgers Restore 20 Worn Monument Ledgers. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Collector: Worn Monument Ledgers Restore 5 Worn Monument Ledgers. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Documents of a Dark History Discover the following artifacts. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Instruments of Cruelty Discover the following artifacts. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Stone Servants Discover the following artifacts. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Symbols of Strength Discover the following artifacts. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
The Broken Hearted Discover the following artifacts. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
The Four Celestials Discover the following artifacts of the Celestials. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
The Seat of Knowledge Restore and display pristine versions of all Pandaren and Mogu artifacts. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
The Three Brew Fathers Discover the following artifacts of the Three Brewfathers. | 10 | Archaeology | ||
Zen Master Archaeologist Obtain 600 skill points in archaeology. | 10 | Archaeology |
New Solves
Name | Description |
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Pandaren Tea Set | The Pandaren have a rich history of tea. While much care is given to its brewing, the secrets to properly enjoying tea have always been equally valued. This simple tea set was made during the reign of the Mogu, and provided solace and respite to the owner during a time of great pain and tyranny. Although it is cracked and broken, it serves as a reminder to take comfort in the simple pleasures of life. |
Pandaren Game Board | Pandaren love games. This game in particular has been a favorite among the Pandaren since the time of the first Pandaren emperor. This is a fine example of an ancient set. |
Twin Stein Set of Brewfather Quan Tou Kuo | A matching set of drinking steins, made of ebony and jade. Brewfather Quan Tou Kuo, "The Two-Fisted", sought to mitigate the side effects of strong drink by creating the perfect duality of brews. When imbibed together in the proper ratios, the Pale Ale of Spirit and the Dark Stout of the Mind combine in the drinker's stomach to achieve a state of enlightenment and goodwill without the loss of judgment and self-control so often experienced by less refined brews. Sadly, the Brewfather's secrets have been lost to time, but these lovingly crafted steins serve as a permanent reminder of his expertise. |
Walking Cane of Brewfather Ren Yun | One of many canes once used by the enigmatic Brewfather, Ren Yun. Blind since birth, Ren Yun's other senses were heightened. As a result, he found the brews of his time to be harsh or bitter. Years of experimentation allowed him to perfect four perfect brews that appealed to each of his other senses. And yet, the "one brew" that would appeal to all four senses at the same time eluded him. It was only at the end of his long life that he perfected the one master recipe, "The Four Senses Brew", that was the most magnificent discovery of his generation. Sadly the recipe was lost to time, because Ren Yun's handwriting was pretty much illegible. |
Empty Keg of Brewfather Xin Wo Yin | The heart-shaped spigot to this cask reveals it to be an artifact of the late great Brewfather Xin Wo Yin, "The Brokenhearted". Generations ago this renowned Brewfather created "Heartswell Brew", a concoction that infuses the drinker's entire being with a profound sense of warmth and wellbeing. It was said that Xin Wo Yin so loved the product of his art that he wept tears of heavy sorrow over every keg that left his brewery. It is likely that he wept over this very keg. Being that it's empty, you feel a little morose yourself. |
Carved Bronze Mirror | While the glass itself is long gone, the reverse of this mirror is an elaborately carved bronze disc depicting the Red Crane of Hope. An inscription reads,"To my dearest Lin / My beauty, my dove / This picture of perfection / Your reflection / My love - Yao". |
Gold-Inlaid Porcelain Funerary Figurine | Commissioned at the time of the death of a loved one, figurines such as this one help the grieved overcome their loss. This statuette depicts a beautiful young Pandaren Lorewalker named Lin. The inscription indicates that she succumbed to a terrible fever that swept through the Valley of Four Winds during the short reign of the Hozen Emperor Rikktik. |
Apothecary Tins | A complete set of brass apothecary jars, with neatly engraved labels, meant for the storage of a complicated array of powerful medicinal herbs. Although the exact use of most of the herbs remains a mystery, a plaque on the box containing the tins identifies the physician as Yao Firmpaw, a name still associated with health and wellness in the Valley of Four Winds because of his spectacular career. Yao never married - legend has it because his heart was forever broken. |
Pearl of Yu'lon | Etched around the center of this orb of jade is a serpent eating its own tail. Inscriptions on either hemisphere read: 'There is but one certainty - every end marks a new beginning.' This orb, carved during the reign of Pandaren Emperor Shu Blindeye in honor of the Jade Serpent, is a representation of his rebirth into a new body every hundred years. Yu'lon still bestows wisdom and insight from his temple in the Jade Forest. |
Standard of Niuzao | A spool of thick canvas that, when held aloft, unfurls to reveal a proud emblem of the Pandaren Empire. Heavy iron rings dangle from long ribbons of leather affixed along the bottom, pulling the banner taut. Stitched into each strip of leather is a reminder for the standard-bearer: "Fear seeks to diminish you. / Instead, let it reveal you." |
Umbrella of Chi-Ji | The delicate paper canopy of this tall bamboo umbrella has been miraculously preserved since its making some time during the lengthy Thunderpaw dynasty. The underside depicts a blanket of jet-black storm clouds, while a glorious crimson sun adorns the top. Inked in elegant calligraphy across the clouds is a short message: "Hope is the sun behind a stormy sky. / Ever in the heart, but veiled to the eye." Chi-Ji, the Red Crane, has stood as a symbol of hope for the Pandaren for centuries. His ornate and glorious temple is perched in a vicious jungle south of the Valley of the Four Winds. |
Spear of Xuen | Crafted during the Zandalari Troll Wars, this imposing spear is surprisingly lightweight and flexible. Its lacquered wooden shaft is gouged with deep scars, though the tip appears completely unscathed. Judging by the length of this weapon and its date of origin, you presume it was a mounted weapon intended for use from the back of a flying serpent. Scratched into the weathered handle is a note: "The only opponent is yourself." Xuen, the White Tiger, is legendary for his ferocity and prowess in battle. It is at his temple, high in the mountains of Kun Lai Summit, that hopeful warriors temper their strength with discipline. |
Manacles of Rebellion | Forged of iron and imbued with spells of subjugation and pain, these manacles with inward facing spikes were forced onto the slave races of the Mogu. While the spells have long since faded, their cruelty still sends chills down your spine. |
Cracked Mogu Runestone | Unlike "lesser races" that need schooling in the arts of magic, the ability was innate in the Mogu. From what is known about Mogu usage of magic, it is clear that their magic users did not fall into known categories, such as mage or warlock. Special emphasis was placed on flesh-shaping or spirit-capture magic. The strange residue of the magic that was imbued in this stone is difficult to understand by the modern races of Azeroth. Curiously, some of the markings around the rune resemble the Titan language. |
Terracotta Arm | When the Mogu had exhausted their options for enslaved mortal warriors, they turned their attention to creating armies of animated constructs to do their fighting for them. Because these terracotta warriors would sometimes sit dormant for centuries, it is hard to pinpoint exactly when this one was constructed or used. However, scoring at the base of the severed arm indicates that it was felled in combat. |
Petrified Bone Whip | This whip was fashined from the spine of some large and ancient creature. The blood of many Mogu slaves were shed by this instrument of pain. |
Thunder King Insignia | The symbol of a crown and crossed lightning bolts emblazon this jade emblem. It was a badge once worn by soldiers of the first Mogu emperor, Lei Shen. |
Edicts of the Thunder King | This code of laws, written in the unified language of the first empire, has been carefully chiseled onto the stone tablet. At the top of this list is the command that sedition, insurrection and rebellion be punished by public evisceration. |
Iron Amulet | This huge iron amulet weighs as much as a battle axe. Mogu warriors often wore "jewelry" such as this as a demonstration of strength. |
Warlord's Branding Iron | This branding iron emblazoned with the symbol of a minor Mogu warlord was used not on cattle, but on enslaved humanoids. |
Mogu Coin | This currency was used during the reign of mogu emperor Wai, who is depicted in all his snarling glory. The reverse of the coin depicts the changing of Mogu dynasties, a bloody process wherein the previous regime must be overpowered and executed. In many ways, ancient Mogu government was a meritocracy, based on brutal strength and terrible cunning. |
Worn Monument Ledger | Even with powerful magic at their disposal, the Mogu often preferred to use slaves to build their massive monuments. This ledger documents the cost, in slaves, during the construction of one such monument. |
Quilen Statuette | This statuette, carved during the brief reign of Mogu emperor Kang, was part of an experiment to bind Quilen servants in small stones. This experiment was abandoned as the Quilen thus bound were greatly diminished in power and thus deemed unworthy. |
Anatomical Dummy | An anatomical dummy of a Pandaren. It was used to document torture techniques. |