Dragonscale Expedition Reputation Overview in Dragonflight (10.0.2)

The Dragonscale Expedition is a new faction in Azeroth's history, only recently forming as a new united front by the Alliance's Explorer's League and the Horde's Reliquary in their mission to learn everything they can about the mysterious Dragon Isles. If you have been missing the Archeology profession or have been wanting to see a rework to it, this reputation is for you. By joining in their research, not only will you be able to make use of unique exploration tools around the isles, but also uncover secrets and knowledge that could rewrite our understanding of history itself!

You will first gain access to this Renown-based reputation very early on in Dragonflight. In fact, it is the Expedition that is responsible for arranging your initial transportation to the isles after the events of the Dragonflight Pre-Patch! With that in mind, your progression with this faction properly begins with the quest Explorers in Peril at Wingrest Embassy. However, it is only later in your time exploring The Waking Shores that you will find the official base camp of the expedition. At this point, you may pick up the Orientation: Dragonscale Basecamp quest to help introduce yourself to many of the important NPCs involved with its rewards. Note, however, that you may still earn reputation with the Expedition even before being able to claim any rewards for reaching higher Renown levels.

If you would like to learn more about how earning reputation and Renown works within the four major factions of Dragonflight, please see our overview below.

Although all Renown-based reputations in Dragonflight mostly contain "optional" rewards such as mounts, cosmetic armor and weapon appearances, toys, battle pets, titles, and unique Dragonriding customizations, they also provide access to a variety of additional activities within the zones of the Dragon Isles that also reward extra gear and may prove valuable while initially gearing a character at Level 70. In addition, note that many of the rewards and features of this reputation are account-based unlocks that also feature catch-up mechanisms for alts. This is especially helpful if you wish to acquire some of the unique Profession recipes that are locked behind specific renown levels.

If you are behind on your Renown, you may wish to take advantage of the Dreamsurges present throughout the zones of the Dragon Isles as of Patch 10.1.7. In addition to providing easy access to catchup gear for your character as you do world quests in a zone with an active Dreamsurge, you may also occasionally receive the Dreamsurge Learnings buff for 30 minutes at a time. This buff increases your experience and reputation earnings by 50% while active!

For the Dragonscale Expedition in particular, here is a summary of all rewards available from maximizing its 25 Renown levels:

• Unlock many exploration-themed activities and world quests, such as rock climbing, field photography, and blasting open caves with explosives;
• Access additional world quests and treasure nodes throughout the Dragon Isles;
• Gain the use of Ancient Waygates for faster transportation around the isles;
• Item level 376 and 389 gear;
• 27 Profession recipes;
• 9 Dragonriding customizations;
• 6 toys;
• 2 battle pets;
• 2 mounts, with more obtainable from other reward activities;
• 11+ cosmetic weapon and armor appearances.

3.

Dragonscale Expedition Renown Rewards

Below you can find tables breaking down the rewards for all 25 Renown levels currently available to progress through with the Dragonscale Expedition, along with some additional notes elaborating them further.

1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25

3.1.

Renown 1-5

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
1	The Dragonscale Expedition	-	Default renown level upon completing the quest Explorers in Peril
2	Expedition Scout Packs	Pathfinder Jeb	Expedition Scout pack treasures can be found all across the Dragon Isles, containing Dragon Isles Supplies, Primal Chaos, and Dragon Isles Artifacts that can be turned in for additional reputation
3	Simple Expedition Tools	Rae'ana	4 cosmetic weapons ( Excavator's Mallet, Excavator's Punch, Excavator's Chisel, Excavator's Trowel)
4	Dragonscale Expedition Cloaks	Pathfinder Jeb	4 cosmetic cloak transmogs (all unique models, including Renowned Expeditioner's Cape, Renowned Expeditioner's Cloak, Renowned Expeditioner's Armored Shawl, Renowned Expeditioner's Drape)
5	Buried Treasures	Pathfinder Jeb	Requires Sturdy Expedition Shovels. Mounds are clustered together and can contain additional reputation tokens, among other rewards

3.2.

Renown 6-10

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
6	Expedition Climbers	Doc Nanners	Unlocks Rock Climbing minigames and world quests
6	Expedition Supply Kit	Pathfinder Jeb	The Expedition Supply kit is a small number of quality of life upgrades that can be unlocked for rock climbing and field photography activities
7	Advanced Expedition Tools	Rae'ana	3 cosmetic weapon appearances ( Expedition Excavator, Trusty Sweeper, Researcher's Magnifier)
7	Ancient Waygates I	Thaelin Darkanvil	Ancient Waygates allow teleportation between a variety of ruin locations; this first waygate links to the Cobalt Assembly in The Azure Span
8	Cataloging the Expedition	Doc Nanners	Unlocks Field Photography minigames and world quests
8	Ancient Waygates II	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a third Ancient Waygate
9	Wayfinder's Compass	Pathfinder Jeb	Wayfinder's Compass toy
9	Drakewatcher Manuscripts I	Rae'ana	Renewed Proto-Drake: Spined Brow, Renewed Proto-Drake: Maned Crest, and Renewed Proto-Drake: Spiked Jaw Dragonriding customizations
10	Bonus Supplies I	-	25% chance of additional Dragon Isles Supplies from any treasure chest on the Dragon Isles
10	Word of a Worthy Ally I	-	Gain +100% Dragonscale Expedition rep for all characters on your account below Renown 10 with them
10	Ancient Waygates III	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a fourth Ancient Waygate

3.3.

Renown 11-15

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
11	Animal Specialist	Granpap Whiskers	Gray Marmoni and Black Skitterbug battle pets
12	Expedition Equipment I	Pathfinder Jeb	Item level 376 gloves ( Relic Handler's Gloves, Relic Handler's Gloves, Relic Handler's Grips, Relic Handler's Gauntlets)
13	Questline: A Mystery, Sealed	Naleidea Rivergleam	Continue the story of the Dragonscale Expedition, beginning with The Sealed Door
13	Expedition Cooking	Boss Magor	Recipe: Salad on the Side
14	Dragonscale Expedition Ensembles	Pathfinder Jeb	Cosmetic armor set ( Ensemble: Renowned Expeditioner's Cloth Armor, Ensemble: Renowned Expeditioner's Leather Armor, Ensemble: Renowned Expeditioner's Mail Armor, Ensemble: Renowned Expeditioner's Plate Armor)
14	Crafter's Knowledge I	Boss Magor	Gain free profession knowledge for use with your chosen Dragonflight Profession
15	Drakewatcher Manuscripts II	Rae'ana	Renewed Proto-Drake: Spiked Club Tail, Renewed Proto-Drake: Swept Horns, and Renewed Proto-Drake: Harrier Pattern Dragonriding customizations
15	Ancient Waygates IV	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a fifth Ancient Waygate

3.4.

Renown 16-20

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
16	Magical Treasure Chests	Rae'ana	Function similarly to the Expedition Scout packs across the Dragon Isles, containing artifacts that may be turned in for additional reputation, among other resources
17	Researching in Comfort	Rae'ana	Soft Purple Pillow, Skinny Reliquary Pillow, Small Triangular Pillow toys
17	Ancient Waygates V	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a sixth Ancient Waygate
18	Bonus Supplies II	-	50% chance of additional Dragon Isles Supplies from any treasure chest on the Dragon Isles
18	Expedition Equipment II	Pathfinder Jeb	Item level 389 leg armor ( Dragonscale Expedition Leggings, Dragonscale Expedition Breeches, Dragonscale Expedition Greaves, Dragonscale Expedition Legguards)
19	Dragonscale Expedition Tabard	Cataloger Jakes	Dragonscale Expedition Tabard
19	Banners of the United Factions	Cataloger Jakes	Reliquary Banner and Explorer's League Banner toys
20	Explosive Archaeology	Pathfinder Jeb	Expedition Explosives may be used to blast open rock walls across the Dragon Isles with hidden caves inside.
20	Word of a Worthy Ally II	-	Gain +100% Dragonscale Expedition rep for all characters on your account below Renown 20 with them, and +200% when below Renown 10
20	Ancient Waygates VI	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock a seventh Ancient Waygate

3.5.

Renown 21-25

Level	Reward	Relevant NPC	Additional Info
21	Quack-E Quack Modulator	Pathfinder Jeb	Quack-E Quack Modulator, used to create Quack-E with Engineering
21	Jeweled Whelpling Treasure Maps	Boss Magor	Use maps such as Onyx Gem Cluster Map to potentially acquire recipes and materials to craft five rare Jewelcrafting pets
22	Drakewatcher Manuscripts III	Rae'ana	Cliffside Wylderdrake: Red Scales, Highland Drake: Red Scales, and Windborne Velocidrake: Red Scales Dragonriding customizations
23	Ancient Waygates VII	Thaelin Darkanvil	Unlock an eighth Ancient Waygate
23	Crafter's Knowledge II	Boss Magor	Gain free profession knowledge for use with your chosen Dragonflight Profession
24	Questline: In the Halls of Titans	Cataloger Jakes	Continue the Dragonscale Expedition story, beginning with Break on Through
25	Skitterflying	Granpap Whiskers	Tamed Skitterfly and Azure Skitterfly mounts
25	A Heroic Reward	Unatos	Obtain one free Primal Infusion, used when crafting item level 395 gear with Dragonflight Professions. Can be used in Crafting Orders
25	Intrepid Explorer	-	"Intrepid Explorer" title

Although there are many NPCs among the Expedition, there are a handful that are more important due to being frequent vendors of its many Renown rewards. However, with that being said, all purchasable Renown rewards can also be acquired from Cataloger Jakes in Dragonscale Basecamp! She acts as the faction's quartermaster and can be found at coordinates 47.10, 82.58 in The Waking Shores; look for her in the basecamp's tent, near the Dragonscale Basecamp flight point. Otherwise, due to the compact nature of Dragonscale Basecamp, you should be able to find any relevant NPCs without too much trouble.

In addition to the cosmetic rewards offered at various Renown levels, there are a number of Profession recipes available for purchase as well. Some of these may prove especially important for you if you are looking to make some extra Gold or acquire additional profession knowledge! The recipes, their required renown level, and relevant profession are listed below.

Note that all of these recipes can be acquired from Cataloger Jakes in the Dragonscale Basecamp of Waking Shores.

Renown Level	Recipe	Profession
5	Plans: Sturdy Expedition Shovel	Blacksmithing
9	Schematic: Gravitational Displacer	Engineering
9	Schematic: Primal Deconstruction Charge	Engineering
9	Design: Radiant Malygite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Energized Malygite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Sensei's Neltharite	Jewelcrafting
9	Design: Keen Neltharite	Jewelcrafting
9	Formula: Enchant Cloak - Graceful Avoidance	Enchanting
9	Formula: Enchant Boots - Rider's Reassurance	Enchanting
13	Recipe: Salad on the Side	Cooking
13	Design: Idol of the Lifebinder	Jewelcrafting
13	Design: Idol of the Lifebinder	Jewelcrafting
13	Design: Idol of the Earth Warder	Jewelcrafting
15	Schematic: Spring-Loaded Khaz'gorite Fabric Cutters	Engineering
15	Schematic: Bottomless Mireslush Ore Satchel	Engineering
15	Design: Magnificent Margin Magnifier	Jewelcrafting
15	Pattern: Master's Wildercloth Fishing Cap	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Master's Wildercloth Chef's Hat	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Explorer's Banner of Geology	Tailoring
15	Pattern: Explorer's Banner of Herbology	Tailoring
15	Technique: Renewed Proto-Drake: Spined Crest	Inscription
17	Pattern: Cold Cushion	Tailoring
17	Pattern: Dragonscale Expedition's Expedition Tent	Tailoring
19	Azureweave Expedition Pack	Tailoring
19	Technique: Contract: Dragonscale Expedition	Inscription
21	Schematic: Quack-E	Engineering
21	Pattern: Duck-Stuffed Duck Lovie	Tailoring
21	Technique: Illusion Parchment: Magma Missile	Enchanting

The Dragonscale Expedition is somewhat unique among the other Renown factions of Dragonflight, in that none of its activities are really restricted to the player. This is because many of the minigames that can be done with the help of your explorer's equipment will either be randomly found while roaming around the Dragon Isles or active as world quests. With that being said, some activities remain more engaging than others, such as rock climbing and field photography, compared to finding Expedition Scout's Packs. To that end, there is the Expedition Supply Kit, initially unlocked at Renown 6, which will provide many quality-of-life improvements to these activities.

The Dragonscale Expedition is just one of the main Renown-based reputations present in Dragonflight. If you would like to learn more about the others, please see our overviews of them below!