Brood of Nozdormu: Reputation and Access to Temple of Ahn'Qiraj
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruBrood of Nozdormu is a Bronze Dragonflight faction tied to the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ40) raid. Reputation unlocks powerful BiS rings for all roles and is a prerequisite for the Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline — the chain that opens the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj. This is among the most important end-game reputations for serious raiders in WoW Classic.
Why Reputation Matters
| Reason | Details |
|---|---|
| AQ40 access | Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest requires Neutral+ with Brood of Nozdormu |
| BiS rings | Powerful rings open at Honored, Revered, and Exalted for all specs |
| Faction gear | Vendors sell unique items at Honored/Revered |
How to Raise Reputation
Brood of Nozdormu reputation is built entirely inside AQ40:
| Source | Reputation |
|---|---|
| Killing AQ40 bosses | +high reputation |
| Killing trash mobs inside AQ40 | +reputation |
| Turning in Qiraji Mnemonic (raid drops) | +reputation batches |
| Starting quests from neutral NPCs near AQ entrance | one-time |
Unlike most factions, Brood of Nozdormu has no outdoor farming — it builds passively through AQ40 clears. Three to four weeks of regular raiding typically reaches key reputation thresholds.
BiS Rings
The primary reason to push high reputation:
| Ring | Reputation Required | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ring of the Qiraji Fury | Honored | DPS Warrior, Hunter |
| Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight | Honored | All classes |
| Ring of Eternal Justice | Revered | Tank Warrior |
| Qiraji Band of Dominion | Revered | Casters |
| Band of Vaulted Secrets | Exalted | All roles |
The Scepter Questline
Opening the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj requires the Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline, involving multiple factions including Brood of Nozdormu. Key steps:
1. Pick up the initial quest from Baristolth of the Shifting Sands in Silithus. 2. Progress through chains inside BWL, MC, and ZG (scripted encounter scenes). 3. Gather materials: Black Lotus, Elementium Ore, Arcanite Bars, and much more. 4. Final step: receive the Scepter of the Shifting Sands and ring the gong at the AQ gate.
On x5, the Gates are often already open from a server event, but the quest chain still awards reputation.
Tips for x5
- Don't skip any trash mob in AQ40 — each gives reputation.
- Collect all Qiraji Mnemonic drops from bosses and trash — they're turned in in batches.
- Prioritize tanks and healers: their BiS rings open at earlier reputation tiers.
- Set up a consistent AQ40 roster — reputation only builds inside the raid, not in the open world.
Reputation Tier Unlocks
| Tier | Unlocked |
|---|---|
| Neutral (0) | Access to Scepter starting quests |
| Friendly | Basic vendor items |
| Honored | First-tier BiS rings |
| Revered | Powerful rings for all roles |
| Exalted | Best rings + final rewards |
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FAQ
Is Exalted required to raid AQ40?
No — only Neutral is needed for raid access. Exalted is for the best vendor rewards and full ring set.
Can you raise reputation before AQ40 opens?
In Classic, no — reputation is only earned inside AQ40. You can't enter until the Gates are opened by the server.
How many weeks to reach Honored?
With full AQ40 clears, roughly 2–3 weeks to Honored and 5–7 to Revered. Faster with x5 clear speeds.