The legendary cloak questline is one of the defining progression arcs of WoW Classic: Mists of Pandaria. Introduced gradually across every major patch of the expansion, it blends long-term character progression with raids, PvP, solo challenges, and some of the most memorable narrative moments Blizzard has ever produced.
Even in 2026—one year after the launch of MoP Classic—the legendary cloak remains a core rite of passage for dedicated players. Beyond raw power, it represents access, prestige, and completion of Pandaria’s central storyline, culminating in the iconic winged visual proc and permanent unlocks tied to the Timeless Isle.
This guide provides a clear, up-to-date walkthrough of the entire legendary cloak questline as it exists in MoP Classic, including modern hotfixes, catch-up mechanics, and alternative paths for players who aren’t raiding every week.
In This Guide, We’ll Cover
- How to start the legendary cloak questline and reach Honored with The Black Prince
- All requirements for Sigils of Power and Wisdom, including raid and Celestial Dungeon alternatives
- The updated 1,600 Valor requirement and mandatory PvP steps
- How to efficiently collect Secrets of the Empire, Titan Runestones, and Trillium Bars
- The August Celestial solo trials and how they test each role
- Completing the Timeless Isle chapter, earning the Legendary Cloak, and unlocking Ordos
- Account-wide vs per-character progression in MoP Classic
- Realistic time-to-completion estimates for both speed-focused and casual players
- Common pitfalls that can delay or block progress—and how to avoid them
The Legendary Questline at a Glance
| Chapter / Patch | Key Objectives | Major Reward |
| Chapter 1: The Trial | Reach Honored with The Black Prince (per character). | Sha-Touched Weapon Gem |
| Chapter 2: Wrathion’s War | 20 Sigils, 1,600 Valor, 2 PvP Wins, Kill Sha of Fear (per character). | Prismatic Weapon Socket |
| Chapter 3: The Thunder King | 20 Secrets, 12 Runestones, 40 Trillium, Kill Lei Shen. | Legendary Meta-Gem |
| Chapter 4: Celestial Blessings | Visit all temples and complete a solo trial. | iLvl 600 Epic Cloak |
| Chapter 5: A Legend of Pandaria | 5,000 Timeless Coins, Defeat 4 World Bosses. | Legendary Cloak & Ordos Unlock (Account-wide on Realm) |
| Epilogue | Kill Garrosh Hellscream in Siege of Orgrimmar. | “Legend of Pandaria” Achievement |
Note: Valor requirements and catch-up mechanics have been hotfixed for the Classic lifecycle to ensure a smoother progression path.
Chapter 1: An Audience with the Black Prince (Black Prince Reputation Guide)
Your adventure begins at level 90. A mysterious note will beckon you to the Tavern in the Mists in the Veiled Stair. Here you’ll meet Wrathion, who requires proof of your commitment to Azeroth before sharing his grand designs.
The Reputation Grind:
You must reach Honored with the Black Prince. The most reliable source of reputation is slaying level 90 Mogu and Mantid in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, Townlong Steppes, or the Dread Wastes.
- Rogue Shortcut: If you are a Rogue who completed the “Fangs of the Father” legendary questline in Cataclysm Classic, you can skip the majority of this reputation grind.
- The Gaze Buff: Periodically, Blizzard activates the “Gaze of the Black Prince” buff, which doubles reputation gains. Plan your heavy farming during these windows.
Chapter 2: Wrathion’s War – Sigils, Valor, and PvP Requirements
Once Wrathion deems you worthy, he sends you on a multi-part hunt. In MoP Classic, acquisition strategies have shifted away from the original LFR-heavy meta:
- Sigils of Power & Wisdom (10 Each): These drop from bosses in Mogu’shan Vaults, Heart of Fear, and Terrace of Endless Spring. Note: You only get one drop chance per boss per weekly reset. Running the same boss on a greater difficulty will not grant a second chance at a Sigil.
- The Celestial Dungeon Alternative: These dungeons unlock shortly after the first raid tier and require iLvl 435 to queue. The final bosses have a chance to drop a Sigil appropriate to your current quest step, providing a functional route for those not raiding.
- A Test of Valor: You must earn 1,600 Valor Points after picking up the quest. Currency conversions do not count; it must be “fresh” Valor earned through gameplay.
- The PvP Step: You must win one match in the Temple of Kotmogu and one in Silvershard Mines. Focus on the objectives and queue until the wins are secured.
- The Sha of Fear: Defeat the Sha of Fear in the Terrace of Endless Spring.
- Alternative Path: You can instead kill the Sha of Doubt in the Shado-Pan Monastery dungeon. This is mainly useful for players who are already locked out of Terrace of Endless Spring for the week.
Reward: Wrathion grants you the Eye of the Black Prince, adding a prismatic socket to any Sha-touched or Thunder King weapon.
Chapter 3: Secrets of the Empire & Titan Runestones (Throne of Thunder Guide)
The journey moves to the Isle of the Thunder King. You must gather 20 Secrets of the Empire, 12 Titan Runestones, and 40 Trillium Bars.
- Secrets of the Empire: These drop from all Throne of Thunder bosses and the first eight bosses of the Siege of Orgrimmar.
- Titan Runestones: These drop from the last six bosses of Throne of Thunder and the early bosses of Siege of Orgrimmar.
- Trillium Bars: You need 40. Buy these on the Auction House or have an Alchemist/Miner friend help you out.
After defeating Lei Shen and returning his heart to Wrathion, you will be rewarded with a Legendary Meta-Gem.
Chapter 4: August Celestial Trials (Solo Role Challenges)
You must visit all four Celestial temples before undertaking a solo trial based on your role (Tank, Melee DPS, Ranged DPS, or Healer).
These are solo scenarios designed to test your mastery of your class. Failure is an expected part of the learning process; attempts are unlimited, and there is no lockout for retrying. Completing the trial rewards you with an iLvl 600 Epic Cloak.
Chapter 5: Timeless Isle, Legendary Cloak Upgrade, and Ordos Unlock
Collect 5,000 Timeless Coins and defeat the four August Celestials world bosses on the Timeless Isle.
- Reward: Wrathion transforms your epic cloak into its final Legendary form, imbuing it with a role-specific proc and the iconic shimmering wings visual.
- Account-Wide Benefit: Completing the legendary cloak unlocks the Ordon Sanctuary and the world boss Ordos for all characters on your account on that specific Classic realm. Without at least one legendary cloak on the realm’s account, characters attempting to enter the Sanctuary will be immediately teleported out.
Why the Legendary Cloak Still Matters in 2026
- Transmog and Prestige: The legendary wing proc is a permanent “flex” that signals your mastery of MoP Classic content.
- Ordos Access: This is the only way to farm Ordos for high-level loot and rare cosmetics on your entire realm.
- The “Legend of Pandaria” Title: Killing Garrosh Hellscream in the Siege of Orgrimmar concludes the narrative, granting you the exclusive title.
How Long the Legendary Cloak Takes in MoP Classic (2026)
Completion time varies heavily based on RNG, raid access, and whether Gaze of the Black Prince is active.
- The Speed-Runner: 4 to 6 weeks. Utilizes raids and Celestial Dungeons to maximize drop chances.
- The Casual Adventurer: 8 to 12 weeks. Accounts for natural RNG variance.
Legendary Cloak Troubleshooting & Common Mistakes
- Lockouts: Legendary drops (Sigils, Secrets, Runestones) are strictly once per boss per reset, regardless of difficulty.
- Valor Tracking: Your quest log may incorrectly show a 3,000 Valor requirement. Ignore the text; the quest will complete at 1,600 points.
- Nalak Requirement: Use the Lightning Lance on Nalak while he is still alive. If he dies too fast, you won’t get credit.
This questline is a marathon, not a sprint. It represents the pinnacle of MoP’s progression. Once those wings flare for the first time, you’ll know the grind was worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you start the legendary cloak questline in WoW Classic MoP?
Once you reach level 90, you’ll receive a quest that sends you to the Tavern in the Mists in the Veiled Stair. There, you meet Wrathion, who introduces the legendary cloak questline and tasks you with earning reputation with The Black Prince to prove your worth.
Is the legendary cloak still obtainable in WoW Classic in 2026?
Yes. The legendary cloak questline is fully obtainable in World of Warcraft Classic: Mists of Pandaria as of 2026. Blizzard has preserved the full questline while applying Classic-specific hotfixes to make progression smoother than it was in 2013.
Is the legendary cloak account-wide or per character?
The questline itself must be completed per character, but once a legendary cloak is obtained, access to Ordos and the Ordon Sanctuary becomes account-wide on that specific Classic realm.
How long does the legendary cloak take to complete in MoP Classic?
For most players, the legendary cloak takes 8–12 weeks to complete. Players who raid consistently, use Celestial Dungeons, and benefit from catch-up buffs can finish much faster—often in 4–6 weeks, depending on RNG.
How much Valor do you need for the legendary cloak quest?
You must earn 1,600 Valor Points for the quest “A Test of Valor.” This Valor must be earned after picking up the quest, meaning older Valor or currency conversions will not count toward completion.
Does the quest log still say 3,000 Valor?
In some cases, yes. This is a known tooltip issue. Despite what the quest text may say, the quest will automatically complete once you earn 1,600 Valor Points through eligible activities.
Where do Sigils of Power and Wisdom drop?
Sigils drop from bosses in Mogu’shan Vaults, Heart of Fear, and Terrace of Endless Spring. Each boss only provides one chance per weekly reset, regardless of difficulty, so repeated kills in the same week won’t increase your odds.
Can you get Sigils without raiding?
Yes. Celestial Dungeons offer an alternative progression path. Their final bosses can drop a Sigil appropriate to your current quest step, making it possible to advance the legendary cloak even if you don’t raid regularly.
What item level do Celestial Dungeons require?
Celestial Dungeons require item level 435 to queue and unlock shortly after the first raid tier of MoP Classic. This makes them accessible to most characters once they’ve completed early gearing.
Do higher raid difficulties increase Sigil drop rates?
No. Legendary quest items such as Sigils, Secrets, and Runestones are limited to one drop chance per boss per reset, regardless of whether you kill the boss on Normal, Heroic, or higher difficulties.
Are PvP battlegrounds required for the legendary cloak?
Yes. During Chapter 2, you must win one Temple of Kotmogu match and one Silvershard Mines match. These wins are mandatory and cannot be skipped, even if you are primarily a PvE-focused player.
Can you skip the Sha of Fear raid boss?
Yes. If you’re locked out of Terrace of Endless Spring for the week, you can instead defeat the Sha of Doubt in the Shado-Pan Monastery dungeon. This alternative exists to prevent weekly lockouts from blocking progress.
Where do Secrets of the Empire drop?
Secrets of the Empire drop from all bosses in Throne of Thunder. Once Siege of Orgrimmar is available, the first eight bosses there also drop Secrets as part of the catch-up system.
Where do Titan Runestones drop?
Titan Runestones drop from the last six bosses of Throne of Thunder. In later phases, early bosses in Siege of Orgrimmar also drop Runestones, helping players catch up more quickly.
What are the August Celestial trials?
The August Celestial trials are solo, role-specific challenges that test your understanding of your class. Tanks, healers, melee DPS, and ranged DPS each face a different trial designed around their role’s core mechanics.
Can you fail the Celestial trials?
Yes—and failure is expected. There is no lockout or penalty for failing, and you can retry as many times as needed. Most players require multiple attempts to learn the mechanics before succeeding.
How do you upgrade the epic cloak into the legendary cloak?
You upgrade the epic cloak on the Timeless Isle by collecting 5,000 Timeless Coins and defeating the four August Celestials as world bosses. Once completed, Wrathion upgrades your cloak into its legendary form.
Why is the legendary cloak required for Ordos?
Access to Ordos and the Ordon Sanctuary is gated behind owning at least one legendary cloak on your account for that Classic realm. Without it, characters are teleported out immediately.
Can alts fight Ordos without doing the cloak quest?
Yes. Once one character on your account completes the legendary cloak, all characters on that realm can access Ordos without repeating the questline.
Is the legendary cloak still worth it in MoP Classic?
Yes. The legendary cloak offers iconic visuals, permanent Ordos access, a prestigious title, and completion of MoP’s central storyline. Even in 2026, it remains one of the most rewarding long-term progression goals in WoW Classic.
