Cypher of the First Ones System Preview - No Player Power for Raids and Dungeons

PTR Posted 2021/12/03 at 4:50 PM by Neryssa

But What is Pocopoc?Forming an UnderstandingCyphers of the First OnesMetrial UnderstandingSummon PocopocUnderstanding the Cypher Systemvery early in development

The entirety of the Cypher system is intended to improve your experience in Zereth Mortis, and will not provide any player power in dungeons or raids. If you have no interest in exploring Zereth Mortis, this system can presumably be skipped on its entirety.

The new currency to research the Cypher system is called Cyphers of the First Ones. Currently the only way to gain Cyphers is to complete daily quests given by Firim at Exile's Hollow. Exile's Hollow is also where you access all Cypher consoles to add upgrades to Pocopoc and its systems.

There are four tiers of Pocopoc talents: Metrial, Aealic, Dealic and Trebalim. Each talent tree has an introductory talent that needs to be researched before you can delve deeper into the tree, and you're able to research up to four talents at a time, one on each Pocopoc tree.
Metrial is the talent tree for Pocopoc's core systems, and the talents will focus on having Pocopoc track you things to explore in Zereth Mortis. These things include finding puzzles, Jiro automa and Coreless automa.

Aealic focuses on Pocopoc's console upgrades. These focus on obtaining temporary enhancements for outdoor content in Zereth Mortis, and eventually synthesizing these into permanent enhancements in the form of special gear sockets. These enhancements should only work within the outdoor areas of Shadowlands, being disabled in raids or dungeons.

Dealic focuses on wildlife control, or enhancements into your combat abilities while in Zereth Mortis. These include increased stats, improved resource gathering or reduced aggro range from enemies.

Trebalim focuses on Pocopoc enhancements, allowing Pocopoc to take on a more active role by helping you in combat and taking specific roles. Make Pocopoc into a damage dealer or a healer so he fights with you!

Cypher Research Console - Cypher TalentsMetrial - Core Systems

Talent

Cost

Research Time

Description

Metrial Understanding

5 Cyphers of the First Ones

Instant

Gain access to a Progenitor Core Pet and upgrades.

Echial

8 Cyphers of the First Ones

1 Minute

Pocopoc can be asked to seek out and mark Echoed Jiro on your mini-map when one is nearby.

Cachial Understanding

4 Cyphers of the First Ones

5 Minutes

You can interact with the Caches of Creation puzzles. Pocopoc can also be asked to seek out and them on your mini-map when one is nearby.

Corial

1 Cyphers of the First Ones

10 Minutes

Pocopoc can be asked to seek out and mark Coreless Automa on your mini-map when one is nearby.

Visial

6 Cyphers of the First Ones

8 Hours

Allows visual enhancements of Pocopoc.

Aealic - Console Upgrades

Talent

Cost

Research Time

Description

Aealic Understanding

1 Cyphers of the First Ones

18 Hours

Unlock access to Lore Concordances across Zereth Mortis. Being able to fully read a Lore Concordance will grant a bonus to all players that are near it.

Simlic

1 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

8 Hours

You can have 3 active Enhancements applied at the same time.

Enlic

5 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

8 Hours

Enhancement Console Interactions cost 5 Energy rather than 6 Energy.

Tilic

1 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

8 Hours

Enhancements lasts for 30 minutes rather than 15 minutes.

Elic

7 Cyphers of the First Ones

18 Hours

Enhancement Console can now produce an Enhancement Crystal that can be socketed into Battle Rhythm gear with a crystal socket, allowing the enhancement to persist throughout all Shadowlands outdoor zones indefinitely.

Altonian Understanding

7 Cyphers of the First Ones

6 Days, 18 Hours

Gain the ability to communicate and interact with Jiro in the Terrace of Formation, Pilgrim's Grace and Untamed Verdure.

Dealic - Wildlife Control

Talent

Cost

Research Time

Description

Dealic Understanding

6 Cyphers of the First Ones

6 Days, 18 Hours

Gain access to Enhancement Consoles. The Enhancement Consoles provide players a selection of limited time enhancements.

Creatian

8 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

8 Hours

Pocopoc can interact with Echoed Jiro granting you increased movement speed, improved resources when gathering or reduce enemy detection range.

Destrian

5 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

8 Hours

Increase Damage and Health for Resonant Automa: 5% Physical Damage, 10% Health.

Allian

5 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

8 Hours

Pocopoc can control Resonant Automa for 5 minutes. Reduce the cooldown of Resonant Automa abilities by 5 seconds.

Enrian

4 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

8 Hours

Gain 1 Pocopoc Energy every 5 minutes.

Sopranian Understanding

0 Cyphers of the First Ones

6 Days, 18 Hours

Gain the ability to communicate and interact with Automa in the Lost Ruins and Unstable Desert

Trebalim - Pocopoc Upgrades

Talent

Cost

Research Time

Description

Trebalim Understanding

0 Cyphers of the First Ones

6 Days, 18 Hours

Grants access to advanced Progenitor Core Pet upgrades. Pocopoc will be able to take on additonal roles to help you while in Zereth Mortis.

Deflim

0 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/2)

18 Hours

Pocopoc can assist you in combat in a damage-dealing role. Pocopoc's Spin Cycle attack also inflicts Rend: Inflicts 731 Physical damage to all enemies within 5 yards of the impact every 2 sec for 6 sec.

Suplim

2 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/2)

18 Hours

Pocopoc can assist you in combat in a supporting role. Pocopoc's Restorative Light will now also perform Light Barrier: Pocopoc forms a barrier around the caster, absorbing 7,268 damage.

Maxlim

2 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

18 Hours

Increase Pocopoc's maximum Energy to 12.

Bassalim Understanding

3 Cyphers of the First Ones
(Rank 1/3)

18 Hours

Resonant Guardian will remain active for 3 minutes. Reduce the cooldown of Resonant Guardian primary abilities by 10 seconds.

Progenitor Core Console

Talent

Description

Data Miner

Core will locate sources of data that can be used to learn the language of the First Ones.

Friend of Jiro

Can take over deactivated Jiro.

Decryption Matrix

Can decrypt Lore entires and enter them into the Lore Console.

Automa Hacking

Can take control of Automa Units. Has 3 tiers: Tier 1 Automa, Tier 2 Automa, Automa Oracles

Combat Frame

Core will now assist you in combat.

Guardian Consoles

Can use Guardian Consoles to create and temporarily take over an Automa form. Has 3 tiers.

Progenitor Core Console JZB

Talent

Description

Mini-Game Consoles 01

Can interact with Mini-Game Consoles type 01.

Mini-Game Consoles 02

Can interact with Mini-Game Consoles type 02.

Mini-Game Consoles 03

Can interact with Mini-Game Consoles type 03.

Mini-Game Consoles 04

Can interact with Mini-Game Consoles type 04.

Mini-Game Consoles 05

Can interact with Mini-Game Consoles type 05.

Pet can be TANK

Pet can be TANK.

Pet can be MOUNT

Pet can be MOUNT.

Pet can be SUPPORT

Pet can be SUPPORT.

Friend of Jiro (Region X)

Can interact with deactivated Jiro in Region X.

Friend of Jiro (Region Y)

Can interact with deactivated Jiro in Region Y.

Friend of Jiro (Region Z)

Can interact with deactivated Jiro in Region Z.

Lore Console - Flora

Can interact with Lore Consoles - Flora.

Lore Console - Fauna

Can interact with Lore Consoles - Fauna.

Lore Console - Unnatural

Can interact with Lore Consoles - Unnatural.

Device Upgrade Console

Talent

Description

Jump Jets

Allows usage of Jump Jets.

Device 2

Allows usage of Device 2.

Device 3

Allows usage of Device 3.

Pocopoc Customization ConsoleVisial

Talent

Description

Lead Body

Change Pocopoc body color to Lead.

Pearl and Silver Body

Change Pocopoc body color to Pearl and Silver.

Bronze and Gold Body

Change Pocopoc body color to Bronze and Gold.

Beryllium and Silver Body

Change Pocopoc body color to Beryllium and Silver,

Cobalt and Copper Body

Change Pocopoc body color to Cobalt and Copper.

Ruby and Platinum Body

Change Pocopoc body color to Ruby and Platinum.

Lead and Emerald Components

Change Pocopoc components color to Lead and Emerald.

Silver and Diamond Components

Change Pocopoc components color to Silver and Diamond.

Gold and Ruby Components

Change Pocopoc components color to Gold and Ruby.

Silver and Beryllium Components

Change Pocopoc components color to Silver and Beryllium.

Copper and Cobalt Components

Change Pocopoc components color to Copper and Cobalt.

Platinum and Emerald Components

Change Pocopoc components color to Platinum and Emerald.

No Vambraces

Uninstall vambraces from Pocopoc.

Long Vambraces

Install long vambraces on Pocopoc.

Diamond Vambraces

Install diamond-shaped vambraces on Pocopoc.

No Face Decoration

Uninstall face decoration on Pocopoc.

Face Decoration

Install face decoration on Pocopoc.

Unshielded Core

Uninstall core shield from Pocopoc.

Shielded Core

Install core shield from Pocopoc.

Default Core

Downgrade Pocopoc's core.

Upgraded Core

Upgrade Pocopoc's core.

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Comment by AngrymamaI can't read that name...Can we just call it Popcorn? So much easier.

I am sad to see that they have, clearly, put a lot of effort into this "progression" system...and yet, it's utterly useless. Worse the Covenant Sanctum....At least I got some mogs & oribos portal from Sanctum. Not to mention an absurd amount of gold and augmented runes.Comment by charlefineNobody is going to care about it then. But they probably will lock sockets behind the last inch of the grind again so people will have to do it anyway.Comment by Haazeeyits a bold move. Be interesting to see how many people interact with this system, personally wouldn't have touched korthia if it didn't increase my performance in raid.Comment by OswaldovzkiPopcorn it is! :D

I'm liking this new system 🤔Comment by Wittgenstein"...and eventually synthesizing these into permanent enhancements in the form of special gear sockets. These enhancements should only work within the outdoor areas of Shadowlands, being disabled in raids or dungeons."

So...do I get this right? No more sockets except for world content?Comment by GrimblySweet. My guild went from only mostly raid logging to 100% raid logging with this change.Comment by psychokrusherI just love the comments here. For months and months people complain that Blizzard ties player power to systems and now when they come up with something optional, people call it useless andcwaste of time and resources.

What a bunch of whiners this community is.Comment by TuretWhat are the macros?
I would like to see this in-game.Comment by SendHelpPlozIts funny how people complay that systems should not be attached to player power, so they dont have the obligation to do it.
Then when it happens, people complay that the system is useless and no one cares about it.

Dear lord how i love wowhead comment section.Comment by BigBullFinally a patch with no borrowed powers! Looking forward to this :)Comment by DairboiThere should be an upgrade here that allows you to have all the conduits in the game at max rank so you never have to deal with thatComment by timhounsellI can't read that name...Can we just call it Popcorn? So much easier.

I am sad to see that they have, clearly, put a lot of effort into this "progression" system...and yet, it's utterly useless. Worse the Covenant Sanctum....At least I got some mogs & oribos portal from Sanctum. Not to mention an absurd amount of gold and augmented runes.Comment by QwagsoirFinally a patch with no borrowed powers! Looking forward to this :)Comment by greeneggFinally a patch with no borrowed powers! Looking forward to this :)Comment by KaesorQuite complicated system...I think most ppl going to ignore it because don't have use on M+, PvP or raid. I will enjoy it because i love wasting my time doing time consuming things if they are entertaining (not a sarcasm)Comment by hitryThis is pretty great, Korthia grind was just awful. This is content for collectors of mount/tmog/whatever else the zone will reward, there is no reason to be forced to do it if you only like pvp, m+ or raids.Comment by ProjectSixamI can't read that name...Can we just call it Popcorn? So much easier.Comment by EridianSuper cool thing, I look forward to exploring and doing all of this. Little Poco bot is going to be a fun little ally to run around with. I appreciate them trying to make neat things. If it is "useless" to you, then skip and leave it be - the problem is solved.Comment by staciesmumI just love the comments here. For months and months people complain that Blizzard ties player power to systems and now when they come up with something optional, people call it useless andcwaste of time and resources.

What a bunch of whiners this community is.Comment by Ovidiu30I just love the comments here. For months and months people complain that Blizzard ties player power to systems and now when they come up with something optional, people call it useless andcwaste of time and resources.

What a bunch of whiners this community is.

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