The Complete Heirlooms Guide (WotLK & Cataclysm)

[Starcrafted]

*** What are Heirlooms? ***
Heirlooms are items that Bind to your Account and scale with the level of the character that wears them. They can be sent via mail to different characters on the same account, and worn by them. Some heirloom items provide XP bonuses upon equip.

*** How can Heirlooms be obtained? ***

*** Wrath of the Lich King Expansion ***
- Via Justice Points (Deprecated: Via Emblems of Heroism - No longer obtainable).
- Via Champion's Seals (By participating in the Argent Tournament, and doing their daily quests offered).
- Via Honor Points (Obtained by the daily quests in Wintergrasp or any PvP activity).

*** Cataclysm Expansion ***
- Via Guild Achievements (more on this after the Wrath of the Lich King info - scroll down!)

*** How can Justice Points/Seals be obtained? ***
*** Wrath of the Lich King Expansion ***
As an important note, absolutely ALL Wrath of the Lich King Heirlooms will stop scaling and giving bonuses after you've reached level 80. If you want bonuses for the Cataclysm expansion, you must purchase Cataclysm specific Heirlooms, which are described after the Wrath of the Lich King information!

There are different ways to obtain the currencies required within the game.
All the tips and tricks are down below!

Justice Points:

Since the introduction of the Random Dungeon Finder system and the introduction of Cataclysm, you will get Justice Points for every random dungeon completed, in addition to the ones that drop from bosses.

In addition to all these bonuses, every week there's a new raid weekly quest, which can be completed on every difficulty of every size raid, that has you kill someone. The rewards for that raid quest are Justice Points. The quest is started every week by Archmage Lan'dalock - NPC - World of Warcraft

Weekly raid quest list:

Anub'Rekhan Must Die!
Flame Leviathan Must Die!
Ignis the Furnace Master Must Die!
Instructor Razuvious Must Die!
Lord Jaraxxus Must Die!
Lord Marrowgar Must Die!
Malygos Must Die!
Noth the Plaguebringer Must Die!
Patchwerk Must Die!
Razorscale Must Die!
Sartharion Must Die!
XT-002 Deconstructor Must Die!

Champion's Seals

Champion's Seals can be obtained by participating in the Argent Tournament.

Once you arrive on-site (northern Icecrown), you will be given some quests to complete to get you started in the Tournament. Once you've done the basics, you can choose to become a Valiant (and later on a Champion) of one of faction's races. The number of days it takes to become a Champion of a race is 5, totaling 25 days to be a Champion of your faction. If you have exalted reputation with the races you become a champion with, you will get the ability to buy those races' mounts/pets/items, plus a custom Title. It is recommended to do all the dailies obtainable from the Tournament Grounds, to maximize your Champion's Seal income.

Once you're a champion of all 5 races of your faction, new daily quests unlock. When you've completed all steps and acquired all the Chapion statuses, you will get roughly 10 Champion's Seals per day by doing the dailies provided each day.

Since the quest list is so long, please take a peek at the item's tooltip page to see all quests that reward Champion's Seals, sorted by faction.

Champion's Seal
(note that some dailies award Champion's Purse - which has a low chance to yield a Champion's Seal)

Honor Points

Honor Points can be obtained easily different ways.

You can do the weekly PvP quests offered by various NPCs in Wintergrasp (Kill X Horde, Defend Sieges, etc.), or you can participate in any unrated battleground.

*** On to the Heirlooms! ***

Current Heirloom list available in game:

*** Weapons ***
Weapons are available in PvE or PvP versions.
PvE versions can be bought from Dalaran or Icecrown. PvP versions can be bought from Wintergrasp, when your faction controls the fortress.

PvP weapon prices (Bought with Honor Points):

2175 - Dagger - PvP: Sharpened Scarlet Kris (Rogue)
3175 - 1H Sword - PvP: Battleworn Thrash Blade (Rogue, Death Knight, Warrior (level 20-59))
3500 - 2H Sword -PvP: Reforged Truesilver Champion (Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight)
2725 - 1H Mace - PvP: The Blessed Hammer of Grace (Shaman, Paladin, Priest, Druid)
3500 - Staff - PvP: Grand Staff of Jordan (Mage, Priest, Warlock, Druid)
3500 - Gun - PvP: Upgraded Dwarven Hand Cannon (Hunter, Warrior, Rogue)
2725 - Trinket - PvP: Inherited Insignia of the Alliance (All classes)
2725 - Trinket - PvP: Inherited Insignia of the Horde (All classes)

PvE weapon prices (Bought with Justice Points/Champion's Seal):

2175/60 - Dagger - PvE: Balanced Heartseeker (Rogue)
2175/60 - 1H Sword -PvE: Venerable Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge (Rogue, Death Knight, Warrior (level 20-59))
2175/75 - 1H Mace - PvE: Venerable Mass of McGowan (Rogue, Shaman, Death Knight, Warrior (levels 20-59), Druid)
2725/75 - 1H Mace - PvE: Devout Aurastone Hammer (Shaman, Paladin, Priest, Druid)
3500/95 - 2H Axe - PvE: Bloodied Arcanite Reaper (Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight, Shaman (levels 1-40))
3500/95 - 2H Mace - PvE: Repurposed Lava Dredger (Druid, Shaman (levels 1-40), Warrior, Death Knight, Paladin)
3500/95 - Staff - PvE: Dignified Headmaster's Charge (Mage, Priest, Warlock, Druid)
2725/75 - Trinket: Discerning Eye of the Beast (All caster classes)
2725/75 - Trinket: Swift Hand of Justice (All classes)
3500/95 - Bow - PvE: Charmed Ancient Bone Bow (Hunter, Warrior, Rogue)

*** Armor ***
Shoulder pieces (+10% XP bonus) are available in PvE or PvP versions.
PvE versions can be bought from Dalaran or Icecrown. PvP versions can be bought from Wintergrasp, when your faction controls the fortress.

Shoulder piece prices:

- 2175 Honor Points
- 2175 Justice Points
- 60 Champion's Seal

Chest pieces (+10% XP bonus) are available only in PvE versions.

Chest piece prices:

- 2175 Justice Points
- 60 Champion's Seal

Cloth:

PvP Shoulder: Exquisite Sunderseer Mantle (Mage, Warlock, Priest)
PvE Shoulder: Tattered Dreadmist Mantle (Mage, Warlock, Priest)
PvE Chest: Tattered Dreadmist Robe (Mage, Warlock, Priest, (Druid))

Leather:

Spell PvP Shoulder: Lasting Feralheart Spaulders (Druid)
Spell PvE Shoulder: Preened Ironfeather Shoulders (Druid)
PvP Shoulder: Exceptional Stormshroud Shoulders (Rogue, Druid)
PvE Shoulder: Stained Shadowcraft Spaulders (Rogue, Druid)
Spell PvE Chest: Preened Ironfeather Breastplate (Druid)
PvE Chest: Stained Shadowcraft Tunic (Druid, Rogue, (Shaman), (Hunter), [Paladin], [Warrior])

Mail:

Spell PvP Shoulder: Aged Pauldrons of The Five Thunders (Shaman)
Spell PvE Shoulder: Mystical Pauldrons of Elements (Shaman)
PvP Shoulder: Prized Beastmaster's Mantle (Shaman, Hunter)
PvE Shoulder: Champion Herod's Shoulder (Shaman, Hunter)
Spell PvE Chest: Mystical Vest of Elements (Shaman, (Paladin))
PvE Chest: Champion's Deathdealer Breastplate (Shaman, Hunter, [Paladin], [Warrior], [Death knight])

Plate:

Spell PvP Shoulder: Pristine Lightforge Spaulders (Paladin)
PvP Shoulder: Strengthened Stockade Pauldrons (Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight)
PvE Shoulder: Polished Spaulders of Valor (Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight)
PvE Chest: Polished Breastplate of Valor (Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight)

*** Cataclysm Heirlooms ***
These heirlooms are obtained differently than Wrath of the Lich King heirlooms. They are rewards from guild achievements (at the moment, Guild Level 10 and Guild Level 20)
Guild Level 10 Rewards: Back pieces (1200 Gold / Piece from the Guild Vendor - 5% Experience boost)

PvE Caster Back Ancient Bloodmoon Cloak
PvE Melee Back Inherited Cape of the Black Baron
PvE Melee Back Worn Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape

Guild Level 20 Rewards: Head pieces (1500 Gold / Piece from the Guild Vendor - 10% Experience boost)

PvE Cloth Caster Head Tattered Dreadmist Mask
PvE Leather Caster Head Preened Tribal War Feathers
PvE Leather Melee Head Stained Shadowcraft Cap
PvE Mail Caster Head Mystical Coif of Elements
PvE Mail Melee Head Tarnished Raging Berserker's Helm
PvE Plate Melee Head Polished Helm of Valor

Whereabouts Unknown: Heirloom Leg pieces (Not purchasable at the moment - 10% Experience boost)

PvE Cloth Caster Legs Tattered Dreadmist Leggings
PvE Leather Caster Legs Preened Wildfeather Leggings
PvE Leather Melee Legs Stained Shadowcraft Pants
PvE Mail Caster Legs Mystical Kilt of Elements
PvE Mail Melee Legs Tarnished Leggings of Destruction
PvE Plate Melee Legs Polished Legplates of Valor

Whereabouts Unknown: Heirloom Ring pieces (Not purchasable at the moment - 5% Experience boost)

PvE Caster Ring Gleaming Seal of the Archmagus
PvE Melee AGI Ring Ornate Band of Accuria
PvE Melee STR Ring Antique Myrmidon's Signet

*** Micellaneous ***
Other Bind on Account (BoA) items include:

*** Wrath of the Lich King ***
Ring (+5% XP bonus/Kalu'Ak Fishing Derby): Dread Pirate Ring
Wintergrasp Commendation (Deprecated): Wintergrasp Commendation
Wyrmrest Accord Head Enchant: Arcanum of Blissful Mending
Kirin Tor Head Enchant: Arcanum of Burning Mysteries
Knights of The Ebon Blade Head Enchant: Arcanum of Torment
Argent Crusade Head Enchant: Arcanum of the Stalwart Protector
Sons of Hodir Shoulder Enchant: Greater Inscription of the Axe
Sons of Hodir Shoulder Enchant: Greater Inscription of the Pinnacle
Sons of Hodir Shoulder Enchant: Greater Inscription of the Storm
Sons of Hodir Shoulder Enchant: Greater Inscription of the Crag
*** Cataclysm ***
Guardians of Hyjal Head Enchant: Arcanum of Hyjal
Dragonmaw Clan Head Enchant (*H): Arcanum of the Dragonmaw
Wildhammer Clan Enchant (*A): Arcanum of the Wildhammer
Earthen Ring Head Enchant: Arcanum of the Earthen Ring
Ramkahen Head Enchant: Arcanum of the Ramkahen

*** Enchanting your Heirlooms ***
Heirloom items are treated as iLvl 1 items, so you cannot enchant them with some Vanilla, Burning Crusade or older enchants.
List of enchants that can be applied:

Ranged:

Crude Scope
Standard Scope
Khorium Scope

Melee Weapons:

Enchant Weapon - Superior Striking
Enchant Weapon - Crusader
Enchant Weapon - Lifestealing
Enchant Weapon - Fiery Weapon
Enchant Weapon - Icy Chill
Enchant Weapon - Agility
Enchant Weapon - Strength
Steel Weapon Chain

2H Weapons:

Enchant 2H Weapon - Superior Impact
Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility
Iron Counterweight

Caster Weapons:

Enchant Weapon - Spellpower
Enchant Weapon - Healing Power
Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect
Enchant Weapon - Mighty Spirit

Chest pieces:

Enchant Chest - Greater Stats
Enchant Chest - Major Mana
Enchant Chest - Major Health

[cwine]

If heirlooms are BoA, how come you can't send them across realm? Or has this actually changed?

[Guggmor]

They are working on a Bound to Battle.net account system. They mined some info i the latest ptr build i belive. Was in the news here a few days ago.

[twinkleblur]

those daggers are good for hunters too..atleast stats wise you should edit that. better than any other weapon for that slot. ive seen a bunch with the axe for some really weird reason.

[Bufro]

i agree with the daggers for hunters (+15agility to each) is far better than the axe or the swords. also, they could be used by enhance shamans, though not best, i know.

[momiriski]

Do it all the time. Lovin' it. So much laughter in the mage channel.

[ackis]

I made a post about this last night actually.

So you cannot get your helm/shoulders enchanted?

[Milamber]

I made a post about this last night actually.

So you cannot get your helm/shoulders enchanted?

I think you can, the enchants just don't get active until lvl X. Personally I have the old zg shoulder enchant on my heirloom shoulders, which doesn't become active until lvl 55.

[ackis]

I think you can, the enchants just don't get active until lvl X. Personally I have the old zg shoulder enchant on my heirloom shoulders, which doesn't become active until lvl 55.

Yeah I spent the morning doing some of my own research... looks like almost everything has a level requirement now.

[kryo27]

Heirlooms shoulders, chest and ring xp boost work on a lvl 80 char, doesn't work from 81 up.

[coskibali]

what we did was kill nether one first then slate then time cause the nether first gives him lower stacking time and we used a pala to hop the stacks off for the first drake so we dint need to switch

[Wrecktol]

Heirlooms shoulders, chest and ring xp boost work on a lvl 80 char, doesn't work from 81 up.

Not anymore. Tried this recently on a level 80 toon, quest exp was same with and without the chest/shoulder heirlooms equipped.

[Zaon]

thx for the guide i have alot of justice points to burn on my alts

[Bigslick]

*** Enchanting your Heirlooms ***
Heirloom items are treated as iLvl 1 items, so you cannot enchant them with some Vanilla, Burning Crusade or older enchants.

This is not entirely accurate. Glyphs/arcanum and inscriptions can be applied to heirloom helms and shoulders, respectively, despite their failing the iLvl requirements; they simply will not offer the benefit of the enhancement until the user reaches the appropriate level.

[Solia]

You didn't list out the Cloak Enchants and forgot to mention Blood Draining and Blade Ward

Also:
'Heirloom items are treated as iLvl 1 items, so you cannot enchant them with some Vanilla, Burning Crusade or olderenchants.'
Don't you mean 'newer'? And I honestly can't think of even one Vanilla enchant you cannot use.

[Contravene]

Awesome resource thanks!

[Starcrafted]

I am sorry, I haven't tested the arcanums on Heirlooms to be able to say if they work or not. Also, I have been inactive in World of Warcraft for quite some time. I am thankful that people point out the mistakes that I've made, and I will correct them when I have the time. Thank you.

[Deleted]

[Champion's Purse] now has a 100% seal drop rate + 10G.

[Anyankha]

You didn't list out the Cloak Enchants and forgot to mention Blood Draining and Blade Ward

Those enchants are wrath enchants. And you can only use pre-BC enchants on BoA.

[Bigslick]

Those enchants are wrath enchants. And you can only use pre-BC enchants on BoA.

I haven't tried it with BC/WotLK enchants per se, but will point out that helm and shoulder enchants from BC & WotLK can be applied to heirlooms (they just don't offer the bonuses till the character meets the level requirement).