How to Easily Obtain 603 ilvl Gear From Bountiful Delves

Summary

This video script is a comprehensive guide for gearing up in Season 1 of 'The War Within' by optimizing Bountiful Delves in World of Warcraft. It covers key basics like earning Coffer Keys, the importance of completing Delves at Tier 8 for 603 item level Champion gear, and strategies for efficient leveling. The script advises on the best Delves for speed running to Tier 8, the role of Bran in the Delves, and optimal builds for maximizing efficiency. It also includes tips on how to earn bonus Coffer key shards and the importance of choosing the right Delve variations for a faster experience.

Takeaways

• 🔑 **Key Earning Basics**: Players can earn Coffer keys through weekly event boxes, Renown levels, World quests, and purchasing from vendors.
• 🗝️ **Max Daily Delve Keys**: With a key, players can open special chests in Bountiful delves for higher item level loot, but are limited to four Bountiful delves per day.
• 💪 **Tier 8 Delve Requirement**: To obtain 603 item level Champion gear, players must complete Bountiful delves at tier 8 difficulty without exhausting all lives.
• 🔄 **Delve Rotation**: Each of the four zones has one active Bountiful delve that rotates daily, influencing the daily key usage strategy.
• 🚫 **Bountiful Delve Caution**: Players should not start with a Bountiful delve to reach tier 8, as it will lose its Bountiful status upon tier completion if not done correctly.
• 🏃 **Solo vs Group Delve Strategy**: While delves can be soloed, grouping with others can ease the difficulty, especially for non-tank specs.
• 🎖️ **Post-Tier 7 Unlock**: Completing a tier 7 delve unlocks tier 8 for all delves, offering the highest item level rewards.
• 🌟 **Radiant Echo and World Soul Memories**: Completing the first Bountiful delve unlocks the World Soul memory event, providing a way to earn bonus Coffer key shards.
• ⏱️ **Time Efficiency**: The process of completing delves from tier 4 to tier 8 and four Bountiful delves can be done in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes solo.
• 🛠️ **Optimal Builds for Bran**: Bran, the NPC companion, should be set to damage dealer for maximum effectiveness, with specific relics and combat curios enhancing performance in delves.

Q & A

What is the significance of reaching level 8 in Bountiful delves during Season 1 of the War Within?

Reaching level 8 in Bountiful delves is significant because it allows players to obtain pieces of 603 item level Champion gear, which is the best method of pre-raid gearing available, provided they have enough Coffer keys to spend.

How many Bountiful delves can a player complete per day?

A player can complete a maximum of four Bountiful delves per day, with each of the four zones having one active Bountiful delve that rotates daily.

What is the primary method of earning Coffer keys in the game?

The primary methods of earning Coffer keys include receiving them from the first four weekly event boxes, earning one-time keys at specific Renown levels with major factions, combining shards from World quests, and purchasing additional keys from the Del vendor or Finley Mlon.

How does the difficulty level of delves work in the game?

The difficulty level of delves is shared across all different delves and across an entire account. Players must complete every tier sequentially to reach higher difficulty levels, starting from tier one up to tier eight for Bountiful delves.

Why is it important to unlock tier 8 before entering Bountiful delves?

Unlocking tier 8 before entering Bountiful delves is important because it ensures players can access the higher item level loot from the special chest at the end of the delve. If a player completes a Bountiful delve on a lower tier without unlocking tier 8, they will lose the Bountiful status and the bonus chest.

What is the recommended approach for solo players struggling with higher level delves?

For solo players struggling with higher level delves, it's recommended to group up with friends or guildmates, or use the group finder tool to form a pug group. Alternatively, they can let Bran deal the damage while kiting mobs.

What is the purpose of the radiant Echo item obtained after completing the first Bountiful delve?

The radiant Echo item unlocks the World Soul memory event, which is a way to earn bonus Coffer key shards and provides a refund on Coffer keys used.

How long does it typically take to complete all four Bountiful delves starting from tier 4 on day one of the season?

Based on the beta test, completing all four Bountiful delves starting from tier 4 took approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes when done solo on a 582 Guardian Druid.

What are the optimal builds for Bran in higher level delves?

For Bran, the optimal builds include setting him to damage dealer, using the Porcelain Arrowhead, Idle of Final Will, or Unbreakable Iron as the combat curio, and choosing between Time Lost Relic, Amorphous Relic, or Streamline Relic for utility, depending on the delve's requirements.

How can players prepare for delves before Season 1 of the War Within begins?

Players can prepare for delves by leveling Bran up to level 15, the current cap on live servers, and potentially leveling up Bran relics using alts by running them through Bountiful delves and sacrificing their keys for relic upgrades.