Mists of Pandaria Legendary Cape Guide: Updated for 5.4

Posted 2013/08/10 at 11:13 AM by perculia

Overview

All level 90 players in a raid can work on the legendary questline at the same time. it's been purposely designed to cut down on loot drama and the feeling that one person in your raid ends up overpowered.

This legendary series spans the expansion, with more elaborate rewards each tier.

The reward for Chapter I: Trial of the Black Prince, added in 5.0, is a +500 stat gem that can be placed into a special Sha-Touched weapon, of which there are versions on LFR, Normal, and Heroic difficulty. These gems only work in Sha-Touched weapons.

The reward for Chapter II: Wrathion's War, added in 5.1, is an additional prismatic socket, Eye of the Black Prince. This socket works on both Sha-Touched and 5.2 raid/crafted weapons, but not heroic scenario or Siege of Orgrimmar weapons.

The reward for Chapter III: Two Princes, added in 5.2, is a legendary meta-gem. This can be applied to ilvl 502+ helms added in 5.2 and beyond.

The reward for Chapter IV: Celestial Blessings, aded in 5.3, is an ilvl 600 cape.

The 5.4 reward for Chapter V: Judgment of the Black Prince is a legendary cape with a powerful proc and unique visual effect.

Patch 5.4 introduces a catch-up mechanism for players behind on the legendary questline. The first eight bosses in Siege of Orgrimmar have a chance to drop a Sigil of Power, Sigil of Wisdom, Secrets of the Empire, or Titan Runestone. In addition, all bosses in Throne of Thunder can drop Sigil of Power and Sigil of Wisdom.

Click the cut to read our guide and 5.4 additions!Chapter V: Judgment of the Black Prince: Legendary Rewards

The 5.4 questline starts when Wrathion sends you to the Timeless Isle in A Timeless Discovery.

Once there, you must collect 0 Timeless Coin for Secrets of the Timeless Isle. This should go pretty quickly as killing rares can drop several hundred coins. However, this does not track your cumulative total--you need the 0 Timeless Coin on hand and unspent to complete the quest. To speed up the process, consider doing introductory quests like The Essence of Time which reward 0 Timeless Coin and loot special one-time chests for Treasure, Treasure Everywhere.

You must also defeat four new world bosses, the celestials, in The Emperor's Way. Their PTR dungeon journals are below. These bosses drop ilvl 553 Tier 16 gloves and legs, as well as Season 14 PvP accessories, legs, and gloves. They spawn in a set order, and if you wipe, the next Celestial will spawn so you'll have to wait a while.

Chi-Ji, The Red Crane

The trial of Chi-Ji is a test of hope. Uncertain of the future of his people, Emperor Shaohao sought out the great Red Crane. The Great Crane challenged Shaohao to find the hope within himself, and cast off his uncertainty. Once the Sha of Doubt was vanquished, the Emperor became a beacon of hope for his people. To pass the trial of the Crane, warriors must believe in hope, even in the darkest of days.

Inspiring Song: Chi-Ji sings an inspiring song, healing for 5% of maximum health every 1 sec. for 10 sec.
Firestorm: Summons a blazing whirlwind of fire, which inflicts 200000 Fire damage to players within 10 yards every 2 sec. and moves around.
Beacon of Hope: Chi-Ji designates one player as a Beacon of Hope, reducing damage taken by 90% for all players within 10 yards for 20 sec.

Blazing Song: After designating a Beacon of Hope, Chi-Ji sings a Blazing Song, inflicting 500000 Fire damage every 2 sec. for 10 sec.

Crane Rush: At 66% and 33% health remaining Chi-Ji summons a flock of Children of Chi-Ji over 15 sec.

Child of Chi-Ji: Children of Chi-Ji flock away from Chi-Ji, casting a Blazing Nova every 1 sec

Blazing Nova: Deals 300000 Fire damage to players within 4 yards.

Yu'lon, The Jade Serpent

The trial of Yu'lon is a test of wisdom and faith. With omens of a bleak future floating through his mind, Emperor Shaohao climbed to the summit of Mount Neverest to seek the council of the Jade Serpent. Yu'lon urged Shaohao to cast off the dark emotions that plagued him, and through his trials, Emperor Shaohao would become one with the land. To pass the trial of the Serpent, warriors must be wise in their choices.

Jadeflame Buffet: Inflicts 30000 Fire damage to all nearby players and increases Fire damage taken by 5% for 1 min. This effect stacks.
Jadefire Breath: Inflicts 300000 Fire damage to players within a 40 yard cone.
Jadefire Bolt: Launches several Jadefire Bolts, creating Jadefire Blazes at the impact locations.

Jadefire Blaze: Inflicts 100000 Fire damage to players within 11 yards every 1 sec.

Jadefire Wall: Summons a massive wall of jade fire, inflicting 500000 Fire damage to players caught within the blaze.

Niuzao, The Black Ox

The trial of Niuzao is a test of bravery and fortitude. When Emperor Shaohao was overcome with fear, the Black Ox counseled him to face his fears directly. After a protracted battle with the Sha of Fear, the Emperor emerged victorious. To pass the trial of the Ox, warriors must be resolute in the face of overwhelming danger.

Headbutt: Inflicts 1000000 Physical damage, knocks the player back and removes all threat.
Oxen Fortitude: Niuzao tests the enemy's fortitude, increasing all players' health by 20% and Niuzao's damage dealt by 10% per stack for 2 min. This effect stacks.
Massive Quake: Inflicts 50000 Physical damage every 1 sec. for 10 sec.
Charge: At 66% and 33% health remaining, Niuzao charges around the arena, inflicting 500000 Physical damage to enemies within 30 yards every 1 sec.

Xuen, The White Tiger

The trial of Xuen is simultaneously a test of strength and a test of restraint. When Xuen gave Emperor Shaohao a 10-foot-pole and asked him to strike one of Xuen's warriors, the Emperor could not land a blow. For without restraint, anger and hatred run wild. To pass the trial of the Tiger, warriors must harness their power, while burying their thoughts of violence.

Spectral Swipe: Xuen swipes at players in a 0 yard cone, inflicting 300000 Physical damage and reducing armor by 10% for 1 min.
Leap: Leaps at a player, performing a Spectral Swipe upon landing.
Crackling Lightning: Inflicts 50000 Nature damage to players every 1 sec. and jumps to up to 5 nearby targets.
Chi Barrage: Launches a barrage of Chi at players, inflicting 500000 Nature damage to players within 3 yards of the impact locations.
Agility: Increases haste by 300% for 1 min.

After reporting back to Wrathion in A Pandaren Legend, you receive Timeless Essence of the Black Dragonflight which imbues your cape and turns it into a legendary one. At this point, there is also a zone-wide yell in Vale of Eternal Blossoms and the most recent players to complete the quest have their characters displayed by Mogu'shan Palace.

There is one final quest, Judgment of the Black Prince, to defeat Garrosh Hellscream. At this point you will complete Chapter V: Judgment of the Black Prince. If you are raiding Flex or LFR, you will have to wait until October to do this step due to how Siege of Orgrimmar is gated.

Legendary Cape Information

Qian-Le, Courage of Niuzao
Qian-Ying, Fortitude of Niuzao

Xing-Ho, Breath of Yu'lon

Jina-Kang, Kindness of Chi-Ji

Fen-Yu, Fury of Xuen
Gong-Lu, Strength of Xuen

Endurance of Niuzao: The Endurance of Niuzao fully absorbs the damage of one attack that would normally kill you. This effect has a 2 min cooldown. Does not function for non-Tank-specialized characters.

Essence of Yu'lon: Your damaging spell casts have a chance to empower you with the Essence of Yu'lon, causing you to hurl jade dragonflame at the target, dealing 1 (+ 200% of Spell power) damage over 4 sec. This damage also affects up to 4 other enemies near the burning target. (Approximately procs per minute)

Spirit of Chi-Ji: Your helpful spells have a chance to grant you Spirit of Chi-Ji, increasing all healing done by 5% and causing all overhealing on players to be redistributed to up to 5 nearby injured friends, for 10 sec. (Approximately 0.58 procs per minute)

Flurry of Xuen: Your damaging attacks have a chance to trigger a Flurry of Xuen, causing you to deal 1 (+ 20% of Attack power) damage to up to 5 enemies in front of you (hunter: current target and up to 4 enemies around them), every 0.3 sec for 3 sec. (Approximately procs per minute).

Valor PointsTimeless Essence of the Black DragonflightBlacktalon QuartermasterOrdosOrdosaccount-wideChapter I: Trial of the Black Prince: Sha-Touched Gem RewardStranger in a Strange LandMysterious NoteWrathionThe Veiled StairValley of the Four WindsWrathionA Legend in the MakingHonoredThe Black Prince

You do not need Trial of the Black Prince in your log to get reputation from kills.

Reputation is gained by killing Mogu and Mantid in Townlong Steppes, Vale of Eternal Blossoms, Dread Wastes. You can get reputation easily while doing Golden Lotus and The Klaxxi dailies.

Normal mobs give 10-12 reputation.

Elites give 15-30 reputation.

Rare Elites give 40-45 reputation.

Adds give 1-3 reputation.

You can use items like Battle Standard of Coordination to boost your reputation gains.

If you are a rogue that has completed Patricide, you can skip this step.

The Strength of One's Foes: Collect 10x Sigil of Power and 10x Sigil of Wisdom
The 10x Sigil of Power and 10x Sigil of Wisdom will be lootable by anyone on the quest.

These items drop in Tier 14 instances, and in 5.4, they will drop from all Throne of Thunder bosses, as well as the first eight bosses in Siege of Orgrimmar.

These quest items can drop in all difficulties, including LFR.

Terrace of Endless SpringHeart of FearFear ItselfSha of FearTerrace of Endless SpringChimera of FearBreath of the Black PrinceCrystallized HorrorCrystallized DreadCrystallized TerrorBlacktalon QuartermasterCommander OxheartThese gems cannot be placed in weapons from Throne of Thunder or Siege of Orgrimmar.Chapter I: Trial of the Black PrinceIncoming...introductory 5.1 chainMeet the ScoutMeet the ScoutSha-Touched Weapon ModelsHeart of FearTerrace of Endless SpringJin'ya, Orb of the WaterspeakerKri'tak, Imperial Scepter of the SwarmIn Patch 5.2, the droprates of all items from LFR, including Sha-Touched weapons, has been greatly increased.Sha of FearKilrak, Jaws of Terror

Raid Finder

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Heroic

Kilrak, Jaws of Terror

Grand Empress Shek'zeerClaws of Shek'zeer

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Claws of Shek'zeer

Lei ShiSpiritsever

Raid Finder

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Heroic

Spiritsever

Sha of FearShin'ka, Execution of Dominion

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Shin'ka, Execution of Dominion

Lei ShiTaoren, the Soul Burner

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Taoren, the Soul Burner

Grand Empress Shek'zeerKri'tak, Imperial Scepter of the Swarm

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Kri'tak, Imperial Scepter of the Swarm

TsulongGao-Rei, Staff of the Legendary Protector

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Gao-Rei, Staff of the Legendary Protector

Lei ShiJin'ya, Orb of the Waterspeaker

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Jin'ya, Orb of the Waterspeaker

TsulongLoshan, Terror Incarnate

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Loshan, Terror Incarnate

Video PreviewRogue PerksFangs of the FatherWhiterock's commentLevel 85-89 with Maw of Oblivion or Jaws of Retribution

Hello again, <Name>, was it? Yes yes... I believe we left behind some unfinished business back in the Eastern Kingdoms. How you been finding Pandaria?

I have another assignment for you, if you are up to the challenge this time. I assure you the rewards will be worth it.

Before we begin, it's important that you familiarize yourself with the lay of the land. Come visit me once you have earned more experience here.

Level 85-89 with Fangs of the Father

It is very good to see you again, <Name>! I trust the weapons I gave you at Ravenholdt have served you well?

I have another "assignment" for you here in Pandaria. This will again require all of your skills, and again I assure you... it will be worth it!

Before we begin, it's important that you familiarize yourself with the lay of the land. Come visit me once you have earned more experience here.

Level 90 with Fangs of the Father

I am glad you have returned <Name>! I trust you are now acclimated to this strange new continent of Pandaria?

You have already proven yourself to me in the past, so we can dispense with any sort of tests or trials. Let's get right to it.

Are you ready to change the world?

Fangs of the FatherTrial of the Black PrinceChapter II: Wrathion's War: Weapon Socket Rewardparticipate in the new faction hubsEye of the Black PrinceSiege of OrgrimmarEye of the Black PrinceCommander OxheartBlacktalon Quartermaster

A Test of Valor: Gain A Test of Valor by earning a total of 3000 Valor Points.
Points earned retroactively will not count. This will take 3 weeks total to complete.

Spending points does not affect your total.

Gaining points beyond the weekly cap does not count.

This quest can be started after getting a Sha-Touched gem.

The Measure of a LeaderThe Prince's PursuitA Test of Valor

Horde forces are located in Domination Point in western Krasarang Wilds.

You will naturally gain reputation if you do Operation: Shieldwall dailies or farm Bloodied Scroll.

You can gain reputation with The Black Prince without having this quest in your log.

Before reputation bonuses, the new 5.1 rares give 400 reputation and normal 5.1 Krasarang mobs give 20 reputation.

The Lion RoarsA Change of CommandWarlord BloodhiltCall of the PackmasterEye of the Black PrinceChapter II: Wrathion's War

A Test of Valor: Gain A Test of Valor by earning a total of 3000 Valor Points.
Points earned retroactively will not count. This will take 3 weeks total to complete.

Spending points does not affect your total.

Gaining points beyond the weekly cap does not count.

This quest can be started after getting a Sha-Touched gem.

The Measure of a LeaderThe Prince's PursuitA Test of Valor

Alliance forces are located in Lion's Landing in eastern Krasarang Wilds.

You will naturally gain reputation if you do Operation: Shieldwall dailies or farm Bloodied Scroll.

You can gain reputation with The Black Prince without having this quest in your log.

Before reputation bonuses, the new 5.1 rares give 400 reputation and normal 5.1 Krasarang mobs give 20 reputation.

Glory to the HordeA Change of CommandHigh Marshal TwinbraidThe Soul of the HordeEye of the Black PrinceChapter II: Wrathion's WarChapter III: Two Princes: Legendary Meta-Gem RewardThrone of Thunder

Meet Me Upstairs: Wrathion has been visited by Anduin at the Tavern in the Mists, who wants to discuss the events that befell him in Patch 5.1. You'll then be given the next two quests:
Secrets of the First Empire: Collect 20 Secrets of the Empire and 40 Trillium Bars.
Trillium Bar: made from Transmute: Trillium Bar or Smelt Trillium.

Secrets of the Empire: These drop from bosses in Throne of Thunder, on LFR, Normal, or Heroic difficulty. Lei Shen is guaranteed to drop a Secrets of the Empire. In 5.4, the first eight bosses in Siege of Orgrimmar can drop Secrets of the Empire as well.

I Need a ChampionIsle of ThunderThe Thunder ForgeSpirit of the Storm LordIsle of ThunderNalakTempered Lightning LanceEssence of StormsTempered Lightning LanceThe Crown of Heaven

Capacitive Primal Diamond: +324 Crit Rating and chance on melee or ranged attack to gain Capacitance. At 5 stacks, fires a Lightning Strike, which deals Nature damage (Lightning Strike Charges Trigger).

Courageous Primal Diamond: +324 Intellect and chance on beneficial spell to make your spells cost no mana for 4 sec. (Clearcasting Trigger).

Indomitable Primal Diamond: +324 Stamina and chance on being hit to gain a 20% reduction to physical damage taken for 15 sec (Fortitude Trigger).

Sinister Primal Diamond: +324 Crit Rating and chance on spell damage to gain 30% spell haste for 10 sec (Haste Trigger).

Blacktalon QuartermasterPrimal DiamondHelmet of the Thousandfold Blades

Echoes of the Titans: Collect 12 Titan Runestones from raid bosses in the Chambers of Flesh-Shaping and the Halls of Thunder. These are the last six bosses in Throne of Thunder, and it's a guaranteed drop from Lei Shen. In 5.4, Titan Runestone will drop from the first eight bosses in Siege of Orgrimmar as well.

Heart of the Thunder King: Slay the Thunder King in the Halls of Thunder and collect the Heart of the Thunder King. This awards Chapter III: Two Princes.

Black Prince ScenarioThe Thunder Forge

Visit Wrathion, in whelping form, by the Thunder Forge to start the scenario.

In the early stages, you will protect Wrathion as he charges up the Thunder Forge--a progress bar will display on your screen.

You will fight waves of Mogu with the help of Shado-Pan NPCs. Balls of blue lightning will periodically appear, which will increase your damage and healing.

Enter the forge where Celestial Blacksmith begins to charge the anvils. You must defend Celestial Blacksmith from small sha adds, and have the help of Celestial Defender, who has several useful abilities like Cosmic Slash, Celestial Storm, and Celestial Roar. Standing in green beams created Power Surge by will heal you, and you can click on the completed anvil to do AoE damage.

When the anvils are charged, Sha Amalgamation is summoned and Celestial Defender will tank this fight for you. Some more details about the defender:
The defender does more damage based on its health: Astral Endurance

The defender cannot die. It instead activates Celestial Restoration and heals itself up while banished. In these phases, it is wise to kite the boss--you may need a speed boost.

Power Surge is still active in this phase.

Sha Amalgamation

You must interrupt Insanity or you will die. Clicking on one of the charged anvils interrupts the ability and makes Sha Amalgamation take additional damage for a few seconds. The anvils periodically recharge throughout the fight.

Dark Binding: Banishes the Sha Amalgamation tank.

Meteor Storm: The sha summons a deadly meteor storm in the area, causing massive damage to any target who is hit.

Shadow Crash: Fires a missile towards an enemy at range. When this missile lands, it deals 127237 to 142762 Shadow damage to all enemies within 10 yards of that location and 47500 to 52500 Shadow damage to enemies within the area every 2 sec for 20 sec.

At low HP, Wrathion finishes the lance. Click the lance, and then use your special action button Throw Lance to kill the Sha Amalgamation.

Chapter IV: Celestial Blessings: Epic Cape Reward

A Reckoning sends you to talk to Wrathion after the defeat of the Thunder King and collecting 12 Titan Runestone. In Patch 5.4, you will be able to get Titan Runestone from the first eight bosses in Siege of Orgrimmar as well as the last six bosses in Throne of Thunder.

Celestial Blessings: You must defeat one of the four celestials--each Celestial's challenge is designed for a specific spec/role. All versions have the following:
Blood of the Deathborn: Creates a pool of Deathborne blood that inflicts 50000 Fire damage every 1 second.

Summons Neltharion's Tears, which have Empowered Blood: The caster grows more powerful over time, increasing damage done and movement speed. Stacks.

Reign of Fire: Inflicts 48750 to 51250 Fire damage.

The DPS challenges, Xuen and Yu'lon, have Crumbling Arc, Blindside, and pop mirror images that cast Inferno.

The tank challenge, Niuzao, and healing challenge, Chi-Ji, fixate on Wrathion with Eyes of the Destroyer, extra damage in Molten Fury, and summon Molten Elemental that cast missiles.

Celestial BlessingsCelestial OfferingKun-Lai SummitTownlong SteppesKrasarang WildsThe Jade ForestCloak of VirtueChapter IV: Celestial Blessings

Jadefire Drape

Cranewing Cloak

Oxhorn Bladebreaker
Oxhoof Greatcloak

Tigerclaw Cape
Tigerfang Wrap

Preparing to StrikeBlacktalon Quartermaster

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Comment by kishkonYou should update with the hunter version of the cloak.

This one: http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/1329452-New-legendary-cloak-proc-for-Hunters-(image-heavy-ish)Comment by DestruktioYou should update with the hunter version of the cloak.Comment by ViohardSo that's what the Celestial Offering is for. I can't wait to put my hands on my Legendary-quality cloak. :)

Amazing as always, perculia.Comment by PunixNice! And thanks :)Comment by perculiaThanks, I've made a note of the hunter proc. If you go to Flurry of Xuen and select the Call Pet 1 checkbox, it will update to the hunter proc as well.Comment by 771086The first rewards really need to be usable on SoO weapons. It's pointless that they aren't. Hey here's some rewards you have to go through way too much work to get but you can't use them. Even though these weapons look sha-touched they're not really. And this extra socket, well......there's no space in these hilts.Comment by AccoSk8The first rewards really need to be usable on SoO weapons. It's pointless that they aren't. Hey here's some rewards you have to go through way too much work to get but you can't use them. Even though these weapons look sha-touched they're not really. And this extra socket, well......there's no space in these hilts.Comment by AkimboYojimboThe images for the epic versions of the Tigerfang and Oxhorn cloak appear to be reversed.Comment by trestI wish they would “adjust” the solo scenario (The Thunder Forge), in Chapter III, to make it slightly less annoying. I’m not at all suggesting to nerf it or otherwise make it easy - just alleviate the annoying parts. I want hard and fun, not hard and annoying.

The scenario end boss (Sha Amalgamation) is certainly a contender for worst/most-annoying fight in the history of WoW (based on the numerous comments I’ve seen from others who’ve tried, and infrequently finished, the fight). You are basically guaranteed to die many times (which, in and of itself, is not inherently problematic - it should be a challenging fight).

Annoyances:

It is one of the most cluttered fight spaces ever in the game. The slightest movement can cause sudden significant camera shifts. This is exacerbated by the unusually high amount of movement required (especially with Meteor Storm where you really need to see what’s happening while running around to avoid getting hit). Could there be a way to alleviate that (not necessarily removing ground obstacles which are part of the fight, but adjusting the sight-lines so that the camera moves are not quite so awful in there?

You can’t leave the scenario (which you might have to do if you don’t have a way to repair in the instance, or just run out of play time that day) without having to restart and go through all the stuff leading up to that boss again. I would like them to do something like make the boss fight (and maybe the lead-up fight in the same room) a separate scenario, or provide a way to reenter the scenario and skip the parts already completed.

The fight seems (based on my own experiences, and those of others I’ve read online) harder for melee dps (like my main, unfortunately) than other roles. I don’t have a suggestion for how to fix this without nerfing the fight a bit - there might not be a way to fix it.

Comment by 380942I wish they would “adjust” the solo scenario (The Thunder Forge), in Chapter IIIComment by TuckletutsI can't see why Blizzard has chosen to continue with random chance "special" items like Thunderforged and Warforged.
They are a terrible idea, and lead to loot balancing issues, especially since Tier items cannot be Thunder/Warforged.
There's also inconsistent drop rates between 10m and 25m. I just don't understand why they're in the game at all. If they wanted to give SOME items a higher iLevel, have those items drop from the last boss or two, similarly to how it worked in DS and how it works for Ra-den now.
Please Blizzard, there is already enough rng in this game, we don't need more, and it isn't a motivating factor to continue raiding.Comment by perculiaThey are the visual cape procs--several users have completed them on the PTR and have uploaded pictures of the proc.Comment by 678294im a bit dissapointed the sha touched gem isnt going to be usefull in 5.4

i got mine in 5.0, then i was the only one in our guild that never ever saw a sha touched weapon drop for him. im still carrying it with me in the hope it might become usefull once agian. but no :(

as for the eye not being useable on SoO weapons, shame but atleast i dnt have too dish out another 1750g every time a new weapon upgrade drops.Comment by draconeroit's good that all bosses now drop the various sigil/rune/secret.
my only problem with the legendary questline and various alt is the prince reputation that needs hours of grinding outside of the raid. I got exalted with main... don't want to do it with all the others...Comment by 1112595...aded in 5.3, is an...
you forget one letter :>Comment by 799609The scenario was complete hell to do on my holy paladin. Beacon of Light was completely useless in there as well as Light of Dawn as the NPC aren't in your "party" but are in your "instance group" I did finish it after adjusting some talents. I had to use Glyph of Denounce and Glyph of Holy Shock. It was a complete headache to finish it!Comment by 1064056This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by whoelsenAny body know's if the Legendary Cape get's downgraded in pvp ? :)Comment by 1120548Yall need to fix yalls info that the extra socket wont work on heroic senerio weapons. My mage had a heroic senerio weapon and the extra socket did work on it so the info that the extra socket wont work on heroic senerio weapons is wrong.Comment by greycraigi guess its cool they made the "catch-up" happen, but makes all that doing this before part seem pointless. "legendary cloaks for everyone!"

not so legendary anymore

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