Dragonscale Expedition Background

The Dragonscale Expedition is a new faction in the history of Azeroth, formed just recently as a new unified front by the Alliance’s Explorer’s League and the Horde’s Reliquary in their endeavor to discover everything they can about the mysterious Dragon Isles. If you’ve been missing the Archeology profession or wish to see it revitalized, this reputation is for you. By participating in their study, you will not only be able to employ unique exploration equipment across the isles, but you will also be able to find secrets and knowledge that might rewrite history itself!

Meeting the Expedition

This Renown-based reputation will be available to you very early on in Dragonflight. In reality, the Expedition is in charge of arranging your initial journey to the isles following the events of the Dragonflight Pre-Patch! Keeping this in mind, your journey with this faction should begin with the task Explorers in Peril at Wingrest Embassy. However, it is until later in your exploration of The Waking Shores that you will come to the expedition’s formal basecamp. At this point, you can start the Orientation: Dragonscale Basecamp quest to meet many of the important NPCs involved in the quest’s rewards. It should be noted, however, that you can still earn reputation with the Expedition before you can claim any rewards.

Why Gain Renown with the Dragonscale Expedition

Although all Renown-based reputations in Dragonflight mostly contain “optional” rewards like mounts, cosmetic armor and weapon appearances, toys, battle pets, titles, and unique Dragonriding customizations, they also provide access to a variety of additional activities within the Dragon Isles that reward extra gear and may prove useful while initially gearing a character at Level 70. This is especially beneficial until Dragonflight Mythic+ Season One starts and the Vault of the Incarnates raid becomes available. Furthermore, keep in mind that many of the awards and features from this reputation are account-based unlocks with catch-up options for alts. This is especially useful if you want to obtain some of the unique Profession recipes that are only available at certain renown levels.

For the Dragonscale Expedition in particular, here is a summary of all rewards available from maximizing its 25 Renown levels:

• Unlock many exploration-themed activities, such as rock climbing, field photography, and blasting open caves with explosives
• Access additional world quests and treasure nodes throughout the Dragon Isles
• Gain the use of Ancient Waygates for faster transportation around the isles;
• Item level 376 and 389 gear;
• 27 Profession recipes;
• 9 Dragonriding customizations;
• 6 toys;
• 2 battle pets;
• 2 mounts, with more obtainable from other reward activities;
• 11+ cosmetic weapon and armor appearances.

Dragonscale Expedition Quartermaster and NPCs

Although there are numerous NPCs in the Expedition, there are a few that are particularly essential since they are regular dealers of the Expedition’s various Renown awards. Having said that, all purchaseable Renown awards may also be obtained from Cataloger Jakes in Dragonscale Basecamp! She is the faction’s quartermaster and can be found in The Waking Shores at coordinates 47.10, 82.58; look for her in the basecamp’s tent, near the Dragonscale Basecamp flight point. Otherwise, due to the small size of Dragonscale Basecamp, you should have no trouble finding any relevant NPCs.

Dragonscale Expedition Profession Recipes

Aside from the cosmetic prizes available at various Renown levels, there are also a variety of Profession recipes available for purchase. Some of these may be extremely useful to you if you want to generate more Gold or learn more about your job! The recipes, as well as the requisite degree of fame and related profession, are mentioned below.

Note that all of these recipes can be acquired from Cataloger Jakes in the Dragonscale Basecamp of Waking Shores.

Renown Level	Recipe	Profession
5	Plans: Sturdy Expedition Shovel	Blacksmithing
9	Schematic: Gravitational Displacer	Engineering
9	Schematic: Primal Deconstruction Charge	Engineering
9	Design: Radiant Malygite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Energized Malygite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Sensei’s Neltharite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Keen Neltharite	Jewelcrafting
9	Formula: Enchant Cloak – Graceful Avoidance	Enchanting
9	Formula: Enchant Boots – Rider’s Reassurance	Enchanting
13	Recipe: Salad on the Side	Cooking
13	Design: Idol of the Lifebinder	Jewelcrafting
13	Design: Idol of the Lifebinder	Jewelcrafting
13	Design: Idol of the Earth Warder	Jewelcrafting
15	Schematic: Spring-Loaded Khaz’gorite Fabric Cutters	Engineering
15	Schematic: Bottomless Mireslush Ore Satchel	Engineering
15	Design: Magnificent Margin Magnifier	Jewelcrafting
15	Pattern: Master’s Wildercloth Fishing Cap	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Master’s Wildercloth Chef’s Hat	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Explorer’s Banner of Geology	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Explorer’s Banner of Herbology	Tailoring
15	Technique: Renewed Proto-Drake: Spined Crest	Inscription
17	Pattern: Cold Cushion	Tailoring
17	Pattern: Dragonscale Expedition’s Expedition Tent	Tailoring
19	Azureweave Expedition Pack	Tailoring
19	Technique: Contract: Dragonscale Expedition	Inscription
21	Schematic: Quack-E	Engineering
21	Pattern: Duck-Stuffed Duck Lovie	Tailoring
21	Technique: Illusion Parchment: Magma Missile	Enchanting

Dragonscale Expedition Activities

The Dragonscale Expedition is fairly uncommon among Dragonflight’s Renown factions in that none of its activities are truly confined to the player. This is due to the fact that many of the minigames that may be completed with the assistance of your explorer’s equipment will be found at random while exploring the Dragon Isles or will be active as global missions. Having said that, some activities, such as rock climbing and field photography, remain more engaging than others, such as finding Expedition Scout’s Packs. To that end, the Expedition Supply Kit, which is initially unlocked at Renown 6, will provide numerous quality-of-life improvements to these activities.