Zandalar Tribe: ZG Reputation Guide, Shoulder Enchants & BiS Gear
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru# Zandalar Tribe: ZG Reputation Guide, Shoulder Enchants & BiS Gear
The Zandalar Tribe is an ancient order of troll priests in WoW Classic whose fate is tied to the Zul'Gurub (ZG) raid. This is the only faction in the game that grants the best shoulder enchants in Vanilla Classic — the Zandalar Signet. Beyond enchants, the Zandalar Tribe sells unique class-specific shoulder pieces at three reputation tiers.
On WoWx5 with accelerated drop rates, farming ZG reputation is one of the most rewarding endgame activities at level 60.
Reputation Levels and Rewards
| Level | Points | Key Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral | 0 | — |
| Friendly | 3,000 | Access to basic Zandalar quests |
| Honored | 9,000 | Tier 1 class shoulders |
| Revered | 21,000 | Tier 2 class shoulders (upgraded) |
| Exalted | 42,000 | Tier 3 class shoulders (BiS), Zandalar Signet enchants |
How to Level Zandalar Tribe Reputation
Method 1: Zandalar Honor Tokens from Bijou
Bijou (colored gemstones) drop from bosses and chests inside ZG. Bring bijou to Rin'wosho — he exchanges them for Zandalar Honor Tokens (+50 rep per token):
| Bijou Color | Reputation per Turn-in |
|---|---|
| Bronze Bijou | +75 |
| Silver Bijou | +75 |
| Gold Bijou | +75 |
| Any × 5 exchanged | → 5 Honor Tokens = +250 |
With WoWx5's x5 rates, each ZG clear yields an average of 20–30 bijou instead of the 4–6 you'd see on official servers. A single full raid run equals +1,500–2,500 reputation just from bijou alone.
Method 2: ZG Coins
Bosses and trash mobs inside ZG drop three tiers of coins:
| Coin | Reputation per Turn-in |
|---|---|
| Primal Hakkari Idol | +75 |
| Coin of Ancestry | +25 |
| Edge of Madness Coin | +25 |
| Gurubashi Coin | +25 |
Turn in coins in batches — stacking five of the same type (+25 each) accelerates progress significantly.
Method 3: Boss Kills in ZG
Each boss killed inside Zul'Gurub awards +150 reputation. The raid has 10 bosses, meaning a full clear gives +1,500 rep from boss kills alone.
Method 4: Primal Hakkari Items
ZG bosses drop Primal Hakkari pieces (idols, weapons, jewelry) that can be turned in for high reputation:
| Item | Reputation |
|---|---|
| Primal Hakkari Idol | +75 |
| Primal Hakkari Armsplint | +150 |
| Primal Hakkari Stanchion | +150 |
| Primal Hakkari Girdle | +150 |
Zandalar Shoulders by Class
Honored — First Tier Shoulders
| Class | Item | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Zandalar Vindicator's Armguards | +20 Str, +14 Sta |
| Mage | Zandalar Illusionist's Mantle | +16 Int, +12 SP |
| Priest | Zandalar Confessor's Mantle | +18 Spi, +14 Healing |
| Hunter | Zandalar Predator's Mantle | +18 Agi, +1% Crit |
Exalted — Best Shoulders (BiS for Most Classes)
| Class | Item | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Zandalar Vindicator's Pauldrons | +32 Str, +20 Sta |
| Mage | Zandalar Illusionist's Pauldrons | +26 Int, +22 SP |
| Priest | Zandalar Confessor's Pauldrons | +28 Spi, +28 Healing |
Exalted shoulders from the Zandalar Tribe are considered BiS for most classes all the way through BWL and even into AQ40. This makes ZG reputation mandatory for serious raiders on WoWx5.
Zandalar Signet — Best Shoulder Enchants
Available at Exalted from Rin'wosho. These are the only top-tier shoulder enchants in Vanilla Classic:
| Enchant | Effect | For |
|---|---|---|
| Zandalar Signet of Might | +30 Attack Power | Warriors, Ret Paladins, Hunters, Rogues |
| Zandalar Signet of Mojo | +18 Spell Damage | Mages, Warlocks, Elemental Shamans |
| Zandalar Signet of Serenity | +33 Healing Power | Priests, Resto Shamans, Holy Paladins |
| Presence of Might | +10 Defense, +10 Dodge | Tanks (Warrior/Paladin) |
WoWx5 Farming Tips
1. Raid ZG every 3 days (lockout timer). Three clears per week yields ~9,000 rep — nearly a full reputation tier. 2. Never discard bijou — even off-color bijou can be turned in for Honor Tokens. 3. Form 20-player groups — ZG at level 60 with x5 rates takes approximately 1.5–2 hours. 4. Pick up Zandalar quests before entering ZG — several quests grant bonus reputation when completed inside the raid.
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FAQ
How do I quickly level Zandalar Tribe reputation?
The primary methods are turning in Zandalar Honor Tokens (from Bijou), ZG coins, and killing bosses inside Zul'Gurub. On WoWx5 with x5 drop rates, every ZG clear provides massive reputation from bijou and coin drops.
What shoulders does the Zandalar Tribe offer?
At Honored you unlock the first tier of class shoulders, at Revered an improved second tier, and at Exalted the best version with top-end stats. All three are purchased from Rin'wosho the Trader outside ZG.
Which Zandalar shoulder enchant is best for my class?
For physical DPS and tanks: Zandalar Signet of Might (+30 Attack Power). For casters: Zandalar Signet of Mojo (+18 Spell Damage). For healers: Zandalar Signet of Serenity (+33 Healing). All three are the best shoulder enchants in Vanilla Classic.
Where do I turn in bijou and ZG coins?
All resources are turned in to Rin'wosho the Trader at the entrance to Zul'Gurub in Stranglethorn Vale. He also sells the class shoulder pieces and handles bijou-to-token exchanges.