WoW Forever Nightclaw Druids Reputation Guide
The Nightclaw Druids are a small neutral faction on Zephras Isle, the starting zone of the Skyborne in WoW Forever. Their rewards are cosmetic: 48 recipes for low-level armor sets, the Shadowgale Squirrel pet at Revered and, at Exalted, the Nightclaw Mantle shoulders with the title of the Nightclaw. The quests end early in Friendly, and after that the only source is one repeatable turn-in of cultist ears.
Below, we list every quest with its reputation, how many ears each rank costs after the cut to 200 reputation per turn-in, which enemies drop the ears most often and what the quartermaster sells at each rank.
Nightclaw Druids at a Glance
| Detail | Nightclaw Druids |
|---|---|
| Who they are | Druids who live apart from the other groups of Zephras Isle, in Shadowgale Forest |
| Hub | The cave in the northeast of Zephras Isle, around 64, 36 |
| Quartermaster | Vayn Moongaze (63.8, 36.0), at the cave entrance. He sells for silver |
| Requirement | Both factions and any race, according to players. The quests are for levels 8 to 13 |
| Quests | 9 one-time quests, 5,100 reputation |
| Repeatable source | More Al'Aketh Ears: 5 ears for 200 reputation |
| Ears to Exalted | 925 after the quests |
| Best rewards | Shadowgale Squirrel at Revered, Nightclaw Mantle and the title at Exalted |
The cave with Vayn Moongaze (1), Elegael Thornpaw (2), Lotheluum Starbreeze in Valanaar (3) and the cultist camps (4 to 7)
The reputation scale is the usual one: 3,000 points from Neutral to Friendly, 6,000 more to Honored, 12,000 to Revered and 21,000 to Exalted. You start at Neutral.
How to Start the Nightclaw Druids Reputation
The chain starts in Valanaar, the Skyborne town in the south of Zephras Isle. Lotheluum Starbreeze (64.0, 75.0) gives Unnerving Silence, which sends you north to Elegael Thornpaw (61.6, 39.2). She stands southwest of the cave, partly hidden behind a tree. Characters who cannot take that quest get A Sacrifice in Vain instead: it leads to the same druid and gives the same 100 reputation. You can do only one of the two.
Wowhead marks most of the chain as a Skyborne quest line, but players report that a Night Elf and an Undead finished the quests and used the vendor, and that the level does not matter. How a character of another race reaches the isle is in our WoW Forever new zones guide.
The quartermaster does not trade at once. Vayn Moongaze opens his stock after you turn in Mercy Falls on Deaf Ears, the first ear quest.
Nightclaw Druids Quests
Nine one-time quests give 5,100 reputation together. That takes you through Neutral and 2,100 points into Friendly.
| Quest | From | What you do | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnerving Silence or A Sacrifice in Vain | Lotheluum Starbreeze | Find Elegael Thornpaw in the northeast of Shadowgale Forest | 100 |
| Tears of the Lady | Elegael Thornpaw | Pick 8 Lady's Tear Moss from the tree trunks | 500 |
| Feathers for Binding | Elegael Thornpaw | Collect 20 feathers from Shadowgale Shrieklings | 500 |
| Unwanted and Unworthy | Elegael Thornpaw | Collect 10 Bloodied Heirlooms from Al'Aketh Footsoldiers and Al'Aketh Stormchasers | 500 |
| The Wounds of Betrayal | Elegael Thornpaw | Enter the Nightfang Den, heal 7 druids and find Jorel Windsinger | 500 |
| The Ties That Bind | Elegael Thornpaw | Kill Commander Haalien and bring back his head | 1,000 |
| Ripped Missive | Drops from Commander Haalien | Bring the missive to Elegael Thornpaw | 500 |
| The Fate of the Den | Elegael Thornpaw | Take the missive to Lotheluum Starbreeze in Valanaar | 500 |
| Mercy Falls on Deaf Ears | Vayn Moongaze | Bring 5 Al'Aketh Cultist's Ears | 1,000 |
Do not leave the missive on the body of Commander Haalien: its two quests are worth 1,000 reputation. Skyborne druids get 100 more from each of their class quests, Strength and Mercy and Child of Nature.
Older guides say that Mercy Falls on Deaf Ears asks for 10 ears. The quest on Wowhead now asks for 5.
More Al'Aketh Ears: the Way to Exalted
After the quests, everything comes from More Al'Aketh Ears. Vayn Moongaze takes 5 Al'Aketh Cultist's Ears and gives 200 reputation, and you can repeat it as often as you like. During the beta one turn-in gave 1,000. The patch of October 16 cut it to 200, and players confirm the same number on live servers.
| Rank | Reputation needed after the quests | Turn-ins | Ears |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honored | 3,900 | 20 | 100 |
| Revered | 12,000 more | 60 | 300 |
| Exalted | 21,000 more | 105 | 525 |
| Total | 36,900 | 185 | 925 |
The ears stack to 20 and bind when picked up, so nobody can sell them to you. Every ear has to drop for your own character.
Which Enemies Drop the Ears
Only the Al'Aketh cultists drop the ears, and their level matters. On Wowhead, the level 10 and 11 cultists drop an ear from about 22% of kills, and the level 8 to 10 ones from about 11 to 13%.
| Camp | Enemies | Level | Ear drop rate on Wowhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around the cave, 62 to 66, 36 to 39 | Al'Aketh Stormchaser, Al'Aketh Footsoldier | 10 to 11 | 22% |
| Shrine of Akir, west side, around 61, 51 | Al'Aketh Guardian, Al'Aketh Spiritcaller, Al'Aketh Blademaster | 10 to 11 | 23% |
| Shrine of Akir, Sanctum of Storms, around 66, 50 | Al'Aketh Skypriest, Al'Aketh Honor Guard | 10 to 11 | 21% |
| South, 61 to 66, 62 to 69 | Al'Aketh Preacher, Al'Aketh Brawler, Al'Aketh Pillager | 8 to 10 | 11 to 13% |
At 22%, 925 ears take about 4,200 kills. One player counted 26.7% on the way to Revered in the first week, another estimated five and a half hours of farming at level 60 with a ranged class. Players name the Shrine of Akir, and the Sanctum of Storms inside it (65.5, 50.4), as the best spot: one of them got 30 ears there in under 15 minutes during the beta.
Nightclaw Druids Rewards
Vayn Moongaze sells 50 items. The recipes bind when picked up, but the armor you craft with them binds when equipped, so you can sell or mail it.
| Reward | Rank | Price | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recipes, skill 50 | Friendly | 9 silver 50 copper each | Bracers and belts of the four sets in two colors, Cloudy and Azure |
| 16 recipes, skill 55 | Friendly | 11 silver each | Gloves and boots of the four sets |
| 16 recipes, skill 60 | Honored | 13 silver 15 copper each | Chests and legs of the four sets |
| Shadowgale Squirrel | Revered | 52 silver 63 copper | Companion pet |
| Nightclaw Mantle | Exalted | 29 silver 95 copper | Shoulders for the look, required level 15 |
| Title of the Nightclaw | Exalted | Free | Players report that the title is granted and can be shown |
The four sets are split by profession:
- Skyforged (mail): Blacksmithing. Example: Plans: Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards.
- Gustwoven and Windraveled (leather): Leatherworking.
- Stormsewn (cloth): Tailoring.
The crafted pieces are for levels 5 to 7 and have one or two points of a stat, so their value is the look: they are recolors of the Skyborne starting armor and match the Nightclaw Mantle. The Azure helmets and shoulders of the same sets are sold for Kirin Tor reputation. All new recipes of the game are in our WoW Forever new recipes guide.
Tips for the Nightclaw Druids Reputation
- Finish every quest before you farm. The nine quests give 5,100 reputation, which equals 128 ears.
- Farm the level 10 and 11 cultists. They drop ears about twice as often as the level 8 and 9 ones. A character of level 8 to 10 dies there quickly, because the cultists heal themselves and each other.
- Come back at a higher level. The quests and the turn-in stay open, and a level 30 or 60 character kills each cultist in one or two hits.
- Turn in the ears in batches. They stack to 20, so 100 ears take five bag slots and save the walk to Vayn Moongaze.
- Move between the camps when other players farm. In the first weeks the camp at the cave is crowded, and the quests of new Skyborne need the same enemies.
- Stop at Revered if you only want the pet. The Shadowgale Squirrel needs 400 ears after the quests, and the last rank alone costs 525 more.
If you want a new character at the level cap first, our WoW Forever power leveling takes it to 60 for you.
Nightclaw Druids FAQ
These are the questions players ask most often about the Nightclaw Druids.
How many ears do you need for Exalted with the Nightclaw Druids?
After all one-time quests you need 36,900 reputation, which is 185 turn-ins or 925 ears. Each turn-in takes 5 ears and gives 200 reputation.
Can Horde and other races earn Nightclaw Druids reputation?
Yes, according to players. The faction is neutral, and characters of other races report that they finished the quests and bought from Vayn Moongaze.
Where is the Nightclaw Druids quartermaster?
Vayn Moongaze stands at the entrance of the cave in the northeast of Zephras Isle, at 63.8, 36.0. He sells only after you turn in Mercy Falls on Deaf Ears.
How do you get the Shadowgale Squirrel?
Vayn Moongaze sells the Shadowgale Squirrel for 52 silver 63 copper at Revered. You do not need Exalted for the pet.
Where do Al'Aketh Cultist's Ears drop?
From the Al'Aketh cultists of Zephras Isle. The level 10 and 11 cultists near the cave, at the Shrine of Akir drop them from about 22% of kills, the lower ones in the south from about 11 to 13%.
Are the Nightclaw Druids recipes worth it?
Only for the look. The recipes make armor for levels 5 to 7 with almost no stats. The recipes are bound to you, and the crafted armor can be traded.
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