Cataclysm Reputations Guide

Here’s a summary of the factions available in Cataclysm at launch:

1. Baradin’s Wardens (Alliance): This faction is exclusive to the Alliance and is located in Tol Barad. Players can earn reputation by completing quests and participating in Tol Barad PvP activities. Rewards include mounts, pets, and gear.

2. Wildhammer Clan (Alliance): Another faction exclusive to the Alliance, the Wildhammer Clan is located in Twilight Highlands. Reputation can be earned by completing quests and participating in various activities in the zone. Rewards include mounts, pets, and gear.

3. Hellscream’s Reach (Horde): Exclusive to the Horde, Hellscream’s Reach is located in Tol Barad Peninsula. Players can earn reputation by completing quests and participating in Tol Barad PvP activities. Rewards include mounts, pets, and gear.

4. Dragonmaw Clan (Horde): Another faction exclusive to the Horde, the Dragonmaw Clan is located in Twilight Highlands. Reputation can be earned by completing quests and participating in various activities in the zone. Rewards include mounts, pets, and gear.

5. Guardians of Hyjal: This faction is open to both Alliance and Horde players and is located in Mount Hyjal. Players can earn reputation by completing quests and participating in various activities in the zone. Rewards include mounts, pets, and gear.

6. Ramkahen: Open to both factions, Ramkahen is located in Uldum. Reputation can be earned by completing quests and participating in various activities in the zone. Rewards include mounts, pets, and gear.

7. Therazane: Another faction open to both factions, Therazane is located in Deepholm. Players can earn reputation by completing quests and participating in various activities in the zone. Rewards include mounts, pets, and gear.

The Earthen Ring: Open to both factions, The Earthen Ring is located in various zones affected by the Cataclysm. Reputation can be earned by completing quests and participating in various activities related to elemental disturbances. Rewards include mounts, pets, and gear.
Baradin’s Wardens

Available to: Alliance

• Tabard: Baradin’s Wardens Tabard

• Notable Rewards:

  • Impatience of Youth

  • Mandala of Stirring Patterns

  • Mirror of Broken Images

  • Stump of Time

  • Unsolvable Riddle

  • Reins of the Drake of the West Wind

  • Reins of the Spectral Steed

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Baradin’s Wardens represent the Alliance faction within Tol Barad’s PvP zone. Earning reputation with them involves engaging in zone activities like the Battle for Tol Barad, the Baradin’s Hold raid, and various daily quests. Unlike other factions, wearing their tabard in dungeons doesn’t contribute to gaining reputation with Baradin’s Wardens.
Dragonmaw Clan

Available to: Horde

• Tabard: Tabard of the Dragonmaw Clan

• Notable Rewards:

  • Arcanum of the Dragonmaw

  • Boots of Sullen Rock

  • Liar’s Handwraps

  • Withered Dream Belt

  • Yellow Smoke Pendant

Horde adventurers will come across the Dragonmaw Clan within the Twilight Highlands, where they will join forces as allies. Initiating reputation gain with this faction involves finishing quests within the Twilight Highlands. Afterward, players can advance their reputation up to Exalted by either completing daily quests or wearing the faction’s tabard in dungeons.

Earthen Ring

Available to: Both factions

• Tabard: Tabard of the Earthen Ring

• Notable Rewards:

  • Arcanum of the Earthen Ring

  • Earthmender’s Boots

  • Flamebloom Gloves

  • Signet of the Elder Council

  • World Keeper’s Gauntlets

1. The Earthen Ring comprises shamans dedicated to restoring elemental balance post-Cataclysm, dispersed across Azeroth. Beginning to gain reputation with this faction entails quest completion in Vash’jir, Deepholm, or Twilight Highlands. Following this, players can wear their tabard in dungeons, progressing to Exalted status. Notably, the Earthen Ring lacks daily quests.

Guardians of Hyjal

Available to: Both factions

• Tabard: Tabard of the Guardians of Hyjal

• Notable Rewards:

  • Belt of the Ferocious Wolf

  • Treads of Malorne

  • Wrap of the Great Turtle

The Guardians of Hyjal, stationed in the Mount Hyjal zone, safeguard the World Tree, Nordrassil. Initiating reputation gain with this faction involves quest fulfillment in Mount Hyjal. Subsequently, players can don their tabard in dungeons, progressing towards Exalted status. It’s important to note that daily quests are unavailable for this faction until the Firelands raid debuts.
Hellscream’s Reach

Available to: Horde

• Tabard: Hellscream’s Reach Tabard

• Notable Rewards:

  • Impatience of Youth

  • Mandala of Stirring Patterns

  • Mirror of Broken Images

  • Stump of Time

  • Unsolvable Riddle

  • Reins of the Drake of the West Wind

  • Reins of the Spectral Wolf

Hellscream’s Reach represents the Horde within the Tol Barad PvP zone. Advancing reputation with this faction involves engaging in various zone activities such as the Battle for Tol Barad, the Baradin’s Hold raid, and completing numerous daily quests. Unlike other factions, reputation with Hellscream’s Reach cannot be earned by wearing their tabard in dungeons.

Ramkahen

Available to: Both factions

• Tabard: Tabard of Ramkahen

• Notable Rewards:

  • Arcanum of the Ramkahen

  • Desert Walker Sandals

  • Gift of Nadun

  • Sandguard Bracers

  • Sun King’s Girdle

  • Reins of the Brown Riding Camel

  • Reins of the Tan Riding Camel

The Ramkahen are initially met in Uldum, where they inhabit as one of the tol’vir tribes. Commencing reputation gain with this faction entails quest completion in Uldum. Subsequently, you can progress to Exalted by either finishing daily quests or donning their tabard in dungeons.

Therazane

Available to: Both factions

• Tabard: Tabard of Therazane

• Notable Rewards:

  • Greater Inscription of Charged Lodestone

  • Greater Inscription of Jagged Stone

  • Greater Inscription of Shattered Crystal

  • Greater Inscription of Unbreakable Quartz

Therazane the Stonemother makes her debut in the Deepholm zone, reigning as the elemental lord of earth. To commence earning reputation with her faction, completion of quests in Deepholm is necessary. Following this, you can advance to Exalted status by either undertaking daily quests or donning her tabard in dungeons.

Wildhammer Clan

Available to: Alliance

• Tabard: Tabard of the Wildhammer Clan

• Notable Rewards:

  • Arcanum of the Wildhammer

  • Belt of the Untamed

  • Gryphon Rider’s Boots

  • Lightning Flash Pendant

  • Stormbolt Gloves

In Twilight Highlands, Alliance players will come across the Wildhammer Clan, who will welcome them as allies. To begin gaining reputation with this faction, completion of quests within Twilight Highlands is required. Subsequently, you can advance all the way to Exalted by either completing daily quests or wearing their tabard in dungeons.