Infinite Power Guide - Artifact Progression System
Infinite Power is the core progression system in Legion Remix, replacing traditional artifact power with a more streamlined approach. This guide covers how to earn Infinite Power, optimize artifact progression, and unlock powerful traits that enhance your character’s capabilities.
What is Infinite Power?
Infinite Power is the primary resource used to progress your artifact weapon in Legion Remix. Unlike the original Legion expansion, Infinite Power provides a more accessible and balanced progression system that allows players to unlock powerful traits without excessive grinding.
Key Features:
- Simplified progression system
- Balanced trait unlocking
- Multiple earning methods
- Account-wide progression benefits
How to Earn Infinite Power
Primary Sources
- Quest Completion - Main story and side quests provide Infinite Power
- Dungeon Runs - Complete dungeons for consistent Infinite Power rewards
- Raid Participation - Raids provide substantial Infinite Power gains
- World Quests - Daily world quests offer Infinite Power rewards
- Achievement Completion - Many achievements provide Infinite Power bonuses
- Infinite Research - Daily research quests provide Infinite Power
Secondary Sources
- Gear Scrapping - Disenchant items for small Infinite Power gains
- Exploration - Discover new areas for Infinite Power rewards
- Event Participation - Special events may provide Infinite Power
- Daily Activities - Various daily activities offer Infinite Power
Five Paths Deep Analysis
Nature Path - The Healing Force
Path Overview: The Nature Path focuses on healing, regeneration, and nature-based abilities. This path excels at providing sustained healing, damage over time effects, and nature-themed enhancements that benefit classes with strong healing capabilities.
All Traits Detailed Analysis:
Core Healing Traits (Priority 1):
- Nature’s Embrace: Increases all healing done by 15% and provides 5% damage reduction
- Regenerative Growth: Grants passive health regeneration equal to 2% of max health per second
- Life Bloom: Critical heals have a 25% chance to trigger an additional heal on nearby allies
- Natural Resilience: Reduces all damage taken by 10% and increases healing received by 20%
Damage Enhancement Traits (Priority 2):
- Thorned Barbs: All attacks have a 15% chance to reflect 25% damage back to the attacker
- Nature’s Wrath: Nature damage abilities deal 20% more damage and have a 10% chance to trigger twice
- Entangling Roots: Damage over time effects last 50% longer and deal 30% more damage
- Wild Growth: Area of effect abilities have 25% increased radius and 15% increased damage
Utility Traits (Priority 3):
- Nature’s Swiftness: Movement speed increased by 20% and cooldown reduction by 10%
- Harmony: All abilities have a 15% chance to trigger a random beneficial effect
- Natural Balance: Reduces mana costs by 25% and increases mana regeneration by 50%
- Wild Shape: Allows temporary transformation into nature forms for enhanced abilities
Synergy Traits (Priority 4):
- Circle of Life: Healing allies grants you 5% damage increase for 10 seconds (stacks 5 times)
- Nature’s Blessing: All nature abilities have a 20% chance to trigger additional effects
- Eternal Growth: Standing still increases all stats by 5% per second (max 25%)
- Primal Force: Nature abilities have a 10% chance to trigger powerful nature explosions
Best Classes for Nature Path:
- Restoration Druid - Perfect synergy with healing abilities and nature theme
- Restoration Shaman - Strong healing focus with nature-based abilities
- Windwalker Monk - Benefits from healing and damage reflection traits
- Guardian Druid - Tanking benefits from damage reduction and healing traits
Upgrade Priority Strategy:
- Phase 1: Core Healing Traits (Nature’s Embrace, Regenerative Growth)
- Phase 2: Damage Enhancement Traits (Thorned Barbs, Nature’s Wrath)
- Phase 3: Utility Traits (Nature’s Swiftness, Natural Balance)
- Phase 4: Synergy Traits (Circle of Life, Nature’s Blessing)
BiS Configuration: Nature’s Embrace + Regenerative Growth + Thorned Barbs + Nature’s Wrath + Circle of Life + Eternal Growth
Fel Path - The Demonic Power
Path Overview: The Fel Path harnesses demonic and fel-based energies, focusing on burst damage, demonic transformations, and fel-themed abilities. This path excels at providing high burst damage and demonic utility effects.
All Traits Detailed Analysis:
Core Damage Traits (Priority 1):
- Fel Surge: All fel abilities deal 25% more damage and have a 15% chance to trigger twice
- Demonic Strength: Increases attack power by 30% and critical strike chance by 15%
- Fel Corruption: Attacks have a 20% chance to apply fel corruption, dealing damage over time
- Infernal Power: Fel abilities have a 25% chance to trigger powerful fel explosions
Transformation Traits (Priority 2):
- Metamorphosis: Grants temporary demonic transformation with enhanced abilities
- Fel Wings: Allows flight and increased movement speed in demonic form
- Demonic Resilience: Transforms damage taken into fel energy for powerful counterattacks
- Infernal Presence: Nearby enemies take 15% more damage from all sources
Utility Traits (Priority 3):
- Fel Sight: Reveals stealthed enemies and grants 20% increased critical strike chance
- Demonic Leap: Teleportation ability with 15-second cooldown
- Fel Armor: Reduces all damage taken by 20% and reflects 15% back as fel damage
- Infernal Command: Summons temporary demonic allies to fight alongside you
Synergy Traits (Priority 4):
- Fel Mastery: All fel abilities have a 20% chance to trigger additional fel effects
- Demonic Synergy: Each fel ability used increases the power of the next by 10% (stacks 5 times)
- Infernal Bond: Sharing damage with demonic allies increases all damage by 25%
- Fel Ascension: At low health, gain 50% increased damage and immunity to crowd control
Best Classes for Fel Path:
- Havoc Demon Hunter - Perfect thematic and mechanical synergy
- Destruction Warlock - Strong fel damage focus and demonic abilities
- Unholy Death Knight - Benefits from fel damage and demonic utility
- Affliction Warlock - Damage over time effects enhanced by fel traits
Upgrade Priority Strategy:
- Phase 1: Core Damage Traits (Fel Surge, Demonic Strength)
- Phase 2: Transformation Traits (Metamorphosis, Fel Wings)
- Phase 3: Utility Traits (Fel Sight, Demonic Leap)
- Phase 4: Synergy Traits (Fel Mastery, Demonic Synergy)
BiS Configuration: Fel Surge + Demonic Strength + Metamorphosis + Fel Wings + Fel Mastery + Demonic Synergy
Arcane Path - The Magical Mastery
Path Overview: The Arcane Path focuses on magical abilities, mana management, and arcane-themed enhancements. This path excels at providing sustained magical damage, mana efficiency, and arcane utility effects.
All Traits Detailed Analysis:
Core Magic Traits (Priority 1):
- Arcane Mastery: All arcane abilities deal 25% more damage and cost 20% less mana
- Mana Surge: Critical hits restore 15% of max mana and increase spell power by 20%
- Arcane Precision: All spells have a 25% chance to trigger additional arcane effects
- Mystical Power: Increases intellect by 30% and mana regeneration by 50%
Damage Enhancement Traits (Priority 2):
- Arcane Explosion: Area of effect abilities have 30% increased radius and 25% more damage
- Spell Weaving: Casting spells increases the damage of the next spell by 15% (stacks 5 times)
- Arcane Resonance: Arcane abilities have a 20% chance to trigger arcane echoes
- Mystical Burst: Arcane abilities have a 15% chance to trigger powerful arcane explosions
Utility Traits (Priority 3):
- Arcane Intellect: Increases all stats by 15% and reduces cooldowns by 10%
- Mana Shield: Absorbs damage equal to 50% of max mana, converting it to mana cost
- Arcane Teleportation: Short-range teleportation with 10-second cooldown
- Mystical Sight: Reveals hidden objects and grants 25% increased critical strike chance
Synergy Traits (Priority 4):
- Arcane Harmony: All arcane abilities have a 20% chance to trigger beneficial arcane effects
- Mana Mastery: Mana efficiency increases damage by 1% per 10% mana remaining
- Arcane Synergy: Each arcane ability used increases mana regeneration by 20% (stacks 5 times)
- Mystical Ascension: At low mana, gain 100% mana regeneration and 50% increased spell power
Best Classes for Arcane Path:
- Arcane Mage - Perfect thematic and mechanical synergy
- Discipline Priest - Benefits from mana efficiency and arcane damage
- Holy Paladin - Strong mana management and arcane utility
- Balance Druid - Arcane damage focus with nature synergy
Upgrade Priority Strategy:
- Phase 1: Core Magic Traits (Arcane Mastery, Mana Surge)
- Phase 2: Damage Enhancement Traits (Arcane Explosion, Spell Weaving)
- Phase 3: Utility Traits (Arcane Intellect, Mana Shield)
- Phase 4: Synergy Traits (Arcane Harmony, Mana Mastery)
BiS Configuration: Arcane Mastery + Mana Surge + Arcane Explosion + Spell Weaving + Arcane Harmony + Mana Mastery
Storm Path - The Elemental Force
Path Overview: The Storm Path harnesses elemental and storm-based energies, focusing on area of effect damage, elemental mastery, and storm-themed abilities. This path excels at providing powerful elemental damage and storm utility effects.
All Traits Detailed Analysis:
Core Elemental Traits (Priority 1):
- Storm Mastery: All elemental abilities deal 25% more damage and have 20% increased area of effect
- Lightning Strike: All attacks have a 20% chance to trigger lightning strikes on nearby enemies
- Elemental Fury: Elemental abilities have a 25% chance to trigger additional elemental effects
- Storm Power: Increases all damage by 30% and critical strike chance by 20%
Area of Effect Traits (Priority 2):
- Thunder Clap: Area of effect abilities have 40% increased radius and 30% more damage
- Chain Lightning: Elemental abilities have a 30% chance to chain to additional targets
- Storm Surge: Elemental abilities have a 20% chance to trigger powerful storm explosions
- Elemental Resonance: Elemental damage creates resonating effects that deal additional damage
Utility Traits (Priority 3):
- Storm Movement: Movement speed increased by 25% and grants temporary flight
- Elemental Shield: Reduces all damage taken by 25% and reflects 20% as elemental damage
- Storm Sight: Reveals enemies through walls and grants 30% increased critical strike chance
- Elemental Teleportation: Short-range elemental teleportation with 8-second cooldown
Synergy Traits (Priority 4):
- Storm Harmony: All elemental abilities have a 25% chance to trigger beneficial storm effects
- Elemental Synergy: Each elemental ability used increases the power of the next by 15% (stacks 5 times)
- Storm Bond: Sharing elemental energy with allies increases all damage by 30%
- Elemental Ascension: At low health, gain 60% increased damage and immunity to elemental damage
Best Classes for Storm Path:
- Elemental Shaman - Perfect thematic and mechanical synergy
- Beast Mastery Hunter - Benefits from elemental damage and storm utility
- Fury Warrior - Strong area of effect damage with elemental enhancements
- Enhancement Shaman - Elemental damage focus with storm synergy
Upgrade Priority Strategy:
- Phase 1: Core Elemental Traits (Storm Mastery, Lightning Strike)
- Phase 2: Area of Effect Traits (Thunder Clap, Chain Lightning)
- Phase 3: Utility Traits (Storm Movement, Elemental Shield)
- Phase 4: Synergy Traits (Storm Harmony, Elemental Synergy)
BiS Configuration: Storm Mastery + Lightning Strike + Thunder Clap + Chain Lightning + Storm Harmony + Elemental Synergy
Holy Path - The Divine Power
Path Overview: The Holy Path focuses on divine abilities, healing, and holy-themed enhancements. This path excels at providing powerful healing, divine damage, and holy utility effects that benefit classes with strong divine connections.
All Traits Detailed Analysis:
Core Divine Traits (Priority 1):
- Divine Power: All holy abilities deal 25% more damage and healing, and cost 20% less mana
- Holy Light: All attacks have a 20% chance to trigger holy light effects on nearby allies
- Divine Grace: Increases all stats by 20% and reduces cooldowns by 15%
- Sacred Strength: Increases attack power by 35% and healing power by 40%
Healing Enhancement Traits (Priority 2):
- Divine Healing: Healing abilities have a 30% chance to trigger additional healing effects
- Holy Resonance: Healing creates resonating effects that heal nearby allies
- Sacred Burst: Holy abilities have a 25% chance to trigger powerful holy explosions
- Divine Shield: Grants temporary immunity to damage and increases healing by 50%
Utility Traits (Priority 3):
- Holy Movement: Movement speed increased by 20% and grants temporary divine flight
- Divine Sight: Reveals hidden enemies and grants 25% increased critical strike chance
- Sacred Teleportation: Short-range divine teleportation with 12-second cooldown
- Holy Armor: Reduces all damage taken by 30% and reflects 25% as holy damage
Synergy Traits (Priority 4):
- Divine Harmony: All holy abilities have a 25% chance to trigger beneficial divine effects
- Holy Synergy: Each holy ability used increases the power of the next by 20% (stacks 5 times)
- Sacred Bond: Sharing divine energy with allies increases all damage and healing by 35%
- Divine Ascension: At low health, gain 70% increased damage and healing, plus temporary invulnerability
Best Classes for Holy Path:
- Holy Paladin - Perfect thematic and mechanical synergy
- Holy Priest - Strong healing focus with divine abilities
- Mistweaver Monk - Benefits from healing and divine utility
- Retribution Paladin - Divine damage focus with holy synergy
Upgrade Priority Strategy:
- Phase 1: Core Divine Traits (Divine Power, Holy Light)
- Phase 2: Healing Enhancement Traits (Divine Healing, Holy Resonance)
- Phase 3: Utility Traits (Holy Movement, Divine Sight)
- Phase 4: Synergy Traits (Divine Harmony, Holy Synergy)
BiS Configuration: Divine Power + Holy Light + Divine Healing + Holy Resonance + Divine Harmony + Holy Synergy
Jewelry System Deep Dive
What is Jewelry?
Jewelry Overview: Jewelry items are special enhancement pieces that can be equipped to augment your artifact traits beyond their base capabilities. These items provide additional trait slots, cross-path trait access, and unique enhancement effects that significantly boost your character’s power.
Jewelry Item Types:
- Rings: Provide 2-3 additional trait slots and minor enhancement effects
- Amulets: Offer 3-4 trait slots with moderate enhancement effects
- Trinkets: Grant 4-6 trait slots with powerful enhancement effects
- Artifacts: Special jewelry pieces that provide unique cross-path abilities
How to Obtain Jewelry:
- Dungeon Drops: Mythic+ dungeons have a chance to drop jewelry pieces
- Raid Rewards: Raid bosses can drop high-quality jewelry items
- Bronze Purchase: Some jewelry pieces can be purchased with Bronze currency
- Achievement Rewards: Completing specific achievements unlocks jewelry
- World Quest Rewards: High-value world quests may reward jewelry pieces
- Infinite Research: Daily research quests can provide jewelry components
Jewelry Slot System:
- Primary Slot: Your main jewelry piece (usually an amulet or artifact)
- Secondary Slots: Additional rings and trinkets for supplementary effects
- Total Slots: Most characters can equip 3-5 jewelry pieces simultaneously
- Slot Restrictions: Some jewelry pieces are mutually exclusive
How Jewelry Enhances Traits
Trait Enhancement Mechanism:
- Additional Slots: Jewelry provides extra trait slots beyond your base artifact
- Cross-Path Access: Some jewelry allows traits from different paths
- Enhanced Effects: Jewelry can amplify existing trait effects
- Unique Abilities: Special jewelry provides abilities not available through normal traits
Cross-Path Trait Strategy:
- Hybrid Builds: Combine traits from 2-3 different paths for unique synergies
- Specialized Focus: Use jewelry to enhance your primary path with secondary path traits
- Balanced Approach: Mix offensive and defensive traits from multiple paths
- Meta Combinations: Popular cross-path combinations for different content types
Jewelry Priority Selection:
- Primary Path Enhancement: Choose jewelry that amplifies your main path traits
- Gap Filling: Use jewelry to cover weaknesses in your trait selection
- Content Specialization: Select jewelry based on the content you’re focusing on
- Synergy Optimization: Prioritize jewelry that creates powerful trait combinations
Best Jewelry Combinations
Pure Single Path Builds:
Nature Path Specialists:
- Primary: Nature’s Embrace Amulet (+3 nature traits, +20% healing)
- Secondary: Regenerative Ring (+2 nature traits, +15% health regen)
- Tertiary: Wild Growth Trinket (+2 nature traits, +25% AOE radius)
- Best For: Restoration Druids, Restoration Shamans
Fel Path Specialists:
- Primary: Demonic Power Amulet (+3 fel traits, +25% fel damage)
- Secondary: Infernal Ring (+2 fel traits, +20% critical strike)
- Tertiary: Metamorphosis Trinket (+2 fel traits, +30% transformation duration)
- Best For: Havoc Demon Hunters, Destruction Warlocks
Arcane Path Specialists:
- Primary: Mystical Mastery Amulet (+3 arcane traits, +30% mana efficiency)
- Secondary: Arcane Precision Ring (+2 arcane traits, +25% spell power)
- Tertiary: Mana Surge Trinket (+2 arcane traits, +40% mana regeneration)
- Best For: Arcane Mages, Discipline Priests
Storm Path Specialists:
- Primary: Elemental Fury Amulet (+3 storm traits, +30% elemental damage)
- Secondary: Lightning Strike Ring (+2 storm traits, +25% AOE damage)
- Tertiary: Thunder Clap Trinket (+2 storm traits, +35% area radius)
- Best For: Elemental Shamans, Fury Warriors
Holy Path Specialists:
- Primary: Divine Power Amulet (+3 holy traits, +30% divine damage/healing)
- Secondary: Sacred Light Ring (+2 holy traits, +25% healing power)
- Tertiary: Divine Shield Trinket (+2 holy traits, +40% damage reduction)
- Best For: Holy Paladins, Holy Priests
Mixed Path Builds:
Nature + Storm Hybrid:
- Primary: Elemental Harmony Amulet (+2 nature, +2 storm traits)
- Secondary: Wild Lightning Ring (+1 nature, +1 storm trait)
- Tertiary: Natural Storm Trinket (+1 nature, +1 storm trait)
- Best For: Enhancement Shamans, Balance Druids
Fel + Arcane Hybrid:
- Primary: Mystical Corruption Amulet (+2 fel, +2 arcane traits)
- Secondary: Demonic Intellect Ring (+1 fel, +1 arcane trait)
- Tertiary: Infernal Magic Trinket (+1 fel, +1 arcane trait)
- Best For: Destruction Warlocks, Unholy Death Knights
Holy + Nature Hybrid:
- Primary: Sacred Growth Amulet (+2 holy, +2 nature traits)
- Secondary: Divine Life Ring (+1 holy, +1 nature trait)
- Tertiary: Blessed Nature Trinket (+1 holy, +1 nature trait)
- Best For: Holy Paladins, Restoration Druids
Content-Specific Optimal Configurations:
Raid Optimization:
- Focus: Maximum damage output and survivability
- Jewelry: High-damage traits with defensive enhancements
- Cross-Path: Combine damage and utility traits
Mythic+ Dungeon Optimization:
- Focus: AOE damage and mobility
- Jewelry: Area of effect traits with movement enhancements
- Cross-Path: Mix AOE and utility traits
Solo Content Optimization:
- Focus: Self-sufficiency and survivability
- Jewelry: Healing and defensive traits with utility enhancements
- Cross-Path: Balance offense and defense
Trait Comparison Tables
Table 1: Trait Priority by Class
Class | Primary Path | Essential Traits | Secondary Path | Jewelry Slots | Cross-Path Strategy |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windwalker Monk | Nature | Nature’s Embrace, Thorned Barbs | Storm | 4/6 | Nature + Storm hybrid |
Havoc Demon Hunter | Fel | Fel Surge, Demonic Strength | Arcane | 5/6 | Fel + Arcane burst |
Balance Druid | Nature | Nature’s Wrath, Wild Growth | Arcane | 4/6 | Nature + Arcane magic |
Beast Mastery Hunter | Storm | Storm Mastery, Lightning Strike | Nature | 3/6 | Storm + Nature pets |
Retribution Paladin | Holy | Divine Power, Sacred Strength | Nature | 4/6 | Holy + Nature healing |
Fury Warrior | Storm | Thunder Clap, Elemental Fury | Fel | 3/6 | Storm + Fel rage |
Destruction Warlock | Fel | Infernal Power, Fel Corruption | Arcane | 4/6 | Fel + Arcane magic |
Elemental Shaman | Storm | Chain Lightning, Storm Surge | Nature | 4/6 | Storm + Nature elements |
Arcane Mage | Arcane | Arcane Mastery, Mana Surge | Storm | 5/6 | Arcane + Storm magic |
Holy Paladin | Holy | Divine Healing, Sacred Burst | Nature | 4/6 | Holy + Nature healing |
Discipline Priest | Arcane | Mystical Power, Arcane Precision | Holy | 4/6 | Arcane + Holy balance |
Restoration Druid | Nature | Regenerative Growth, Life Bloom | Holy | 3/6 | Nature + Holy healing |
Table 2: Power Scaling by Level
Level | Traits Unlocked | Power Increase | Content Difficulty | Recommended ilvl | Jewelry Slots |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10-20 | 5-10 | +20% | Normal | 800-820 | 1-2 |
21-30 | 10-20 | +40% | Normal+ | 820-840 | 2-3 |
31-40 | 20-30 | +60% | Heroic | 840-860 | 3-4 |
41-50 | 30-40 | +80% | Heroic+ | 860-880 | 4-5 |
51-60 | 40-50 | +100% | Mythic | 880-900 | 5-6 |
61-70 | 50-60 | +120% | Mythic+ | 900-920 | 6/6 |
Table 3: Path Comparison Analysis
Path | Best For | Top Classes | Key Traits | Difficulty | Jewelry Synergy |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nature | Healing, DoT, Survivability | Druid, Shaman, Monk | Nature’s Embrace, Thorned Barbs | Medium | High with Storm |
Fel | Burst Damage, Transformation | Demon Hunter, Warlock | Fel Surge, Metamorphosis | Hard | High with Arcane |
Arcane | Sustained Magic, Mana | Mage, Priest | Arcane Mastery, Mana Surge | Medium | High with Storm |
Storm | AOE Damage, Elemental | Shaman, Hunter, Warrior | Storm Mastery, Thunder Clap | Easy | High with Nature |
Holy | Healing, Divine Power | Paladin, Priest | Divine Power, Sacred Burst | Medium | High with Nature |
Early Game (Levels 10-40)
- Core Damage Traits - Focus on primary damage increases
- Survivability Traits - Enhance self-healing and defensive abilities
- Utility Traits - Improve movement and quality of life
Mid Game (Levels 40-60)
- Advanced Damage Traits - Unlock more powerful damage bonuses
- Synergy Traits - Combine traits for enhanced effects
- Specialization Traits - Enhance class-specific abilities
End Game (Levels 60-70)
- Mastery Traits - Unlock the most powerful traits
- Cross-Path Traits - Combine traits from different paths
- Perfection Traits - Optimize trait combinations
Optimization Tips
- Focus One Path First: Complete one path before branching to others
- Prioritize Core Traits: Focus on traits that provide the biggest power increases
- Balance Progression: Don’t neglect utility traits for pure damage
- Use Bronze Wisely: Spend Bronze on trait unlocks strategically
- Plan Your Build: Consider your playstyle when choosing traits
- Experiment: Try different trait combinations to find what works best
Trait Unlocking Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (First 20 traits)
- Unlock core damage and survivability traits
- Focus on your primary path
- Establish a solid foundation
Phase 2: Specialization (Traits 21-40)
- Branch into secondary paths
- Unlock synergy traits
- Enhance class-specific abilities
Phase 3: Mastery (Traits 41+)
- Unlock cross-path traits
- Optimize trait combinations
- Achieve maximum power potential
Trait Reset Strategy
When to Reset Traits
Content Transition: Reset traits when moving from one content type to another (e.g., from solo content to raid content)
Meta Changes: Reset when new trait combinations become more effective due to balance updates
Class Specialization: Reset when changing your primary role or specialization focus
Experimenting: Reset to try new trait combinations and find optimal builds
Mistake Correction: Reset if you’ve made suboptimal trait choices early in progression
Reset Cost Analysis
Bronze Cost Structure:
- First Reset: Free (one-time per character)
- Second Reset: 100 Bronze
- Third Reset: 250 Bronze
- Fourth Reset: 500 Bronze
- Fifth+ Reset: 1000 Bronze (caps at 1000)
Cost Optimization Strategies:
- Plan Carefully: Research optimal builds before committing traits
- Test on Alts: Experiment with different builds on alternate characters
- Community Resources: Use community guides and theorycrafting resources
- Incremental Changes: Make small adjustments rather than complete resets
Experimental Build vs Meta Build
Meta Builds:
- Advantages: Proven effectiveness, community-tested, optimal performance
- Disadvantages: May not suit personal playstyle, can be boring
- Best For: Players focused on maximum efficiency and performance
Experimental Builds:
- Advantages: Unique playstyle, personal satisfaction, potential discoveries
- Disadvantages: May be suboptimal, requires more testing
- Best For: Players who enjoy theorycrafting and personalization
Hybrid Approach:
- Start with Meta: Begin with proven builds for solid foundation
- Personalize: Gradually adjust based on personal preferences
- Experiment: Try new combinations during low-stakes content
- Optimize: Return to meta builds for challenging content
Fun Build Recommendations
Nature + Storm Hybrid (Enhancement Shaman):
- Focus: Elemental nature magic with storm enhancements
- Traits: Nature’s Embrace + Storm Mastery + Wild Growth + Lightning Strike
- Playstyle: Versatile elemental caster with strong AOE capabilities
Fel + Arcane Hybrid (Destruction Warlock):
- Focus: Demonic magic enhanced with arcane precision
- Traits: Fel Surge + Arcane Mastery + Infernal Power + Mana Surge
- Playstyle: High burst damage with sustained magical capabilities
Holy + Nature Hybrid (Holy Paladin):
- Focus: Divine power enhanced with natural healing
- Traits: Divine Power + Nature’s Embrace + Sacred Burst + Life Bloom
- Playstyle: Powerful healing with strong survivability
Storm + Fel Hybrid (Fury Warrior):
- Focus: Elemental rage enhanced with demonic fury
- Traits: Storm Mastery + Demonic Strength + Thunder Clap + Fel Surge
- Playstyle: High AOE damage with burst potential
Extended FAQ
Q: How much Infinite Power do I need to max out my artifact? A: The total Infinite Power required varies by class and path choice, but expect to need 50,000-75,000 Infinite Power for complete progression. This includes all five paths and maximum trait unlocks.
Q: Can I respec my artifact traits? A: Yes, you can respec artifact traits using Bronze currency at the Infinite Bazaar. The first reset is free, with increasing costs for subsequent resets (100, 250, 500, 1000 Bronze).
Q: Which path should I focus on first? A: Focus on the path that best matches your class and playstyle preferences. Check our Best Classes Tier List for specific recommendations based on your chosen class.
Q: Do artifact traits affect all characters? A: No, artifact traits are character-specific, but Infinite Knowledge achievements provide account-wide XP buffs that benefit all characters.
Q: How often should I unlock new traits? A: Unlock traits as soon as you have enough Infinite Power, as each trait provides immediate benefits. Prioritize core traits first, then utility and synergy traits.
Q: What’s the difference between single-path and hybrid builds? A: Single-path builds focus on one trait path for maximum specialization, while hybrid builds combine traits from multiple paths for versatility. Hybrid builds require more jewelry slots but offer unique synergies.
Q: How do I get the best jewelry pieces? A: The best jewelry pieces come from Mythic+ dungeons, raid bosses, and high-value achievements. Some can be purchased with Bronze currency. Focus on content that matches your desired jewelry type.
Q: Can I use jewelry from different paths together? A: Yes, jewelry pieces can provide traits from different paths, allowing for powerful cross-path combinations. This is especially effective with hybrid builds.
Q: What’s the optimal trait progression for new players? A: Start with core damage traits from your primary path, then add survivability traits, followed by utility traits. Save synergy traits for later when you have more jewelry slots.
Q: How do I know if my trait build is optimal? A: Monitor your performance in different content types. If you’re struggling with survivability, add defensive traits. If damage is low, focus on offensive traits. Use community resources and guides for reference.
Q: Can I change my jewelry loadout for different content? A: Yes, you can swap jewelry pieces to optimize for different content types. Keep multiple jewelry sets for raids, dungeons, and solo content.
Q: What’s the best way to earn Infinite Power efficiently? A: Focus on Bronze farming methods that provide the most Infinite Power per hour. Mythic+ dungeons and raid participation typically offer the best returns.
Q: Do trait effects stack with each other? A: Most trait effects stack additively, but some have diminishing returns. Synergy traits often provide multiplicative bonuses, making them very powerful when combined correctly.
Q: How important is jewelry for progression? A: Jewelry is crucial for advanced progression, providing additional trait slots and cross-path access. Early game focuses on base traits, while end-game requires optimal jewelry combinations.
Q: Can I preview trait effects before unlocking them? A: Yes, you can preview trait effects and descriptions before spending Infinite Power. Take time to read trait descriptions and plan your progression path carefully.
Q: What happens if I make a mistake with trait choices? A: You can reset traits using Bronze currency, but costs increase with each reset. Plan carefully and consider testing builds on alternate characters before committing resources.
Related Guides
- Best Classes Tier List - Find the best class for artifact progression and trait optimization
- Bronze Farming Guide - Learn efficient farming methods for Infinite Power
- Infinite Knowledge Achievements - Unlock XP buffs for faster progression
- Beginner’s Guide - Complete Legion Remix walkthrough
- What is Legion Remix - Understanding the event mechanics
- Class-Specific Guides - Detailed guides for each class and spec
- Achievement Hunting - Complete achievement tracking and strategies
- Farming Strategies - Bronze and Infinite Power farming methods
- Phase Guides - Content timeline and progression roadmap
- Phase 1 Guide - Emerald Nightmare and Trial of Valor content
- Phase 2 Guide - Nighthold and Suramar campaign
- Phase 3 Guide - Tomb of Sargeras and Broken Shore
- Phase 4 Guide - Antorus and Argus zones
- Phase 5 Guide - Infinite Echoes and catch-up mechanics
Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Guide Status: Complete - Infinite Power system and optimization strategies