Phase 1 Guide - Launch Content Complete Overview

Phase 1 marks the launch of Legion Remix, introducing players to the core systems and content that define the event. Running from October 7-21, 2025, this phase focuses on learning raid mechanics, building artifact power, and starting achievement progress. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to master Phase 1 content.

Phase 1 Launch Overview

Phase 1 Timeline

Event Schedule

  • Start Date: October 7, 2025
  • End Date: October 21, 2025
  • Duration: 14 days
  • Focus: Learning core systems and mechanics
  • Priority: Building foundation for future phases

Phase 1 Goals

  • Level to 70: Reach maximum level
  • Complete Raids: Clear Emerald Nightmare and Trial of Valor
  • Build Artifact Power: Unlock and upgrade artifact traits
  • Start Achievements: Begin Infinite Knowledge achievement progress
  • Learn Systems: Master Bronze farming and Infinite Power systems

Phase 1 Timeline

Available Content

Raids

Emerald Nightmare:

  • Bosses: 7 encounters (Nythendra, Elerethe, Il’gynoth, Ursoc, Dragons, Cenarius, Xavius)
  • Difficulty: LFR, Normal, Heroic, Mythic
  • Bronze Rewards: 1500-2000 Bronze per full clear
  • Gear Rewards: Item Level 850+ pieces
  • Achievements: Individual boss and full clear achievements

Trial of Valor:

  • Bosses: 3 encounters (Odyn, Guarm, Helya)
  • Difficulty: LFR, Normal, Heroic, Mythic
  • Bronze Rewards: 800-1200 Bronze per full clear
  • Gear Rewards: Item Level 850+ pieces
  • Achievements: Individual boss and full clear achievements

Dungeons

Available Dungeons:

  • Maw of Souls: High XP, quick clears
  • Neltharion’s Lair: Good XP, manageable difficulty
  • Vault of the Wardens: High XP, good loot
  • Black Rook Hold: High XP, challenging content
  • Eye of Azshara: High XP, AOE-friendly
  • Darkheart Thicket: High XP, nature-themed

Dungeon Rewards:

  • Bronze: 100-300 Bronze per dungeon
  • Gear: Item Level 840+ pieces
  • XP: 50,000-100,000 XP per dungeon
  • Achievements: Dungeon-specific achievements

World Content

World Quests:

  • Availability: All Legion zones
  • Bronze Rewards: 50-200 Bronze per quest
  • Gear Rewards: Item Level 840+ pieces
  • XP Rewards: 25,000-50,000 XP per quest
  • Achievements: World quest-specific achievements

Zone Content:

  • Azsuna: Complete main questline
  • Val’sharah: Complete main questline
  • Highmountain: Complete main questline
  • Stormheim: Complete main questline
  • Suramar: Complete main questline
  • Broken Shore: Complete main questline

Phase 1 Available Content

Bronze Farming Strategies

Phase 1 Farming Methods

Raid Farming:

  • Emerald Nightmare: 1500-2000 Bronze per clear
  • Trial of Valor: 800-1200 Bronze per clear
  • Weekly Lockout: Reset every Tuesday
  • Efficiency: High Bronze/hour with proper execution

Dungeon Farming:

  • Maw of Souls: 200-300 Bronze per run
  • Neltharion’s Lair: 150-250 Bronze per run
  • Vault of the Wardens: 200-300 Bronze per run
  • Black Rook Hold: 250-350 Bronze per run
  • Efficiency: Good Bronze/hour with quick clears

World Quest Farming:

  • Daily Quests: 100-200 Bronze per quest
  • Weekly Quests: 300-500 Bronze per quest
  • Event Quests: 200-400 Bronze per quest
  • Efficiency: Moderate Bronze/hour with travel time

Farming Optimization

Group Composition:

  • Tank: Protection Warrior, Guardian Druid
  • Healer: Holy Paladin, Restoration Druid
  • DPS: Windwalker Monk, Havoc Demon Hunter, Balance Druid

Farming Routes:

  • Raid Route: Emerald Nightmare → Trial of Valor
  • Dungeon Route: Maw of Souls → Neltharion’s Lair → Vault of the Wardens
  • World Quest Route: Complete all available world quests

Efficiency Tips:

  • Use Optimal Classes: S-Tier classes for maximum efficiency
  • Plan Routes: Minimize travel time between objectives
  • Coordinate Groups: Use voice chat for better coordination
  • Manage Resources: Use cooldowns efficiently

Phase 1 Bronze Farming

Achievement Goals

Infinite Knowledge Achievements

Phase 1 Priority Achievements:

  • Zone Exploration: Complete all zone quests
  • Dungeon Mastery: Complete dungeon achievements
  • Raid Conqueror: Complete raid achievements
  • World Quest Master: Complete world quest achievements
  • Artifact Power: Collect artifact power

Achievement Benefits:

  • XP Buffs: Up to 100% XP bonus
  • Account-Wide: Buffs apply to all characters
  • Permanent: Buffs persist until event ends
  • Stacking: Multiple achievements stack

Phase 1 Achievement Checklist

Week 1 Goals:

  • Level to 70: Reach maximum level
  • Complete Raids: Clear Emerald Nightmare and Trial of Valor
  • Start Achievements: Begin Infinite Knowledge progress
  • Learn Systems: Master Bronze farming and Infinite Power

Week 2 Goals:

  • Optimize Farming: Improve Bronze farming efficiency
  • Complete Achievements: Finish Phase 1 achievements
  • Prepare for Phase 2: Get ready for next phase
  • Build Artifact Power: Unlock and upgrade artifact traits

Achievement Rewards

Bronze Rewards:

  • Individual Achievements: 100-500 Bronze per achievement
  • Category Completion: 500-1000 Bronze per category
  • Full Completion: 2000-5000 Bronze bonus
  • Account-Wide: Rewards apply to all characters

XP Buffs:

  • 1-5 Achievements: 10% XP bonus
  • 6-10 Achievements: 25% XP bonus
  • 11-15 Achievements: 50% XP bonus
  • 16-20 Achievements: 75% XP bonus
  • 21+ Achievements: 100% XP bonus

Phase 1 Achievement Goals

Gear and Progression

Gear Scaling System

Item Level Caps:

  • Cache Gear: 584 item level cap
  • Overall Gear: 740 item level cap
  • M+ Scaling: Mythic+ dungeons scale gear
  • Raid Gear: Raid gear scales with difficulty

Gear Sources:

  • Raid Drops: Emerald Nightmare and Trial of Valor
  • Dungeon Drops: All available dungeons
  • World Quest Rewards: World quest completion
  • Achievement Rewards: Achievement completion

Progression Strategy

Early Phase 1:

  • Level to 70: Reach maximum level
  • Complete Quests: Finish zone questlines
  • Start Raids: Begin raid progression
  • Build Artifact Power: Unlock artifact traits

Mid Phase 1:

  • Optimize Gear: Upgrade to better gear
  • Complete Raids: Clear all raid content
  • Start Achievements: Begin achievement progress
  • Learn Systems: Master Bronze farming

Late Phase 1:

  • Maximize Efficiency: Optimize farming methods
  • Complete Achievements: Finish Phase 1 achievements
  • Prepare for Phase 2: Get ready for next phase
  • Build Artifact Power: Unlock and upgrade traits

Phase 1 Gear Progression

Class Recommendations

S-Tier Classes for Phase 1

Windwalker Monk:

  • Strengths: High mobility, AOE damage, survivability
  • Phase 1 Performance: Excellent for all content
  • Best For: Raid farming, dungeon farming, world quests
  • Strategy: Use mobility for efficiency, AOE for damage

Havoc Demon Hunter:

  • Strengths: Exceptional mobility, burst damage, self-healing
  • Phase 1 Performance: Excellent for all content
  • Best For: Raid farming, dungeon farming, world quests
  • Strategy: Use mobility for positioning, burst for quick kills

Balance Druid:

  • Strengths: Ranged safety, AOE damage, self-healing
  • Phase 1 Performance: Excellent for all content
  • Best For: Raid farming, dungeon farming, world quests
  • Strategy: Stay at range, use AOE abilities

A-Tier Classes for Phase 1

Beast Mastery Hunter:

  • Strengths: Pet tanking, ranged safety, simple rotation
  • Phase 1 Performance: Good for all content
  • Best For: Solo farming, new players
  • Strategy: Use pet to tank, stay at range

Retribution Paladin:

  • Strengths: Strong self-healing, defensive cooldowns
  • Phase 1 Performance: Good for all content
  • Best For: Solo farming, survivability
  • Strategy: Use defensive cooldowns, self-heal

Fury Warrior:

  • Strengths: High damage, survivability, mobility
  • Phase 1 Performance: Good for all content
  • Best For: Solo farming, group content
  • Strategy: Use mobility, high damage output

Phase 1 Class Recommendations

Preparation Guide

Pre-Phase 1 Checklist

Character Preparation:

  • Level 70: Ensure all characters are level 70
  • Item Level: Meet minimum item level requirements
  • Artifacts: Upgrade artifact weapons
  • Consumables: Bring food, flasks, and potions

Group Preparation:

  • Group Formation: Form optimal groups
  • Role Assignment: Assign clear roles
  • Communication: Use voice chat
  • Strategy: Plan group strategy

System Preparation:

  • Addons: Install raid addons (DBM, WeakAuras)
  • UI Setup: Configure UI for efficiency
  • Keybinds: Set up optimal keybinds
  • Macros: Create useful macros

Phase 1 Preparation Tips

Raid Preparation:

  • Study Mechanics: Learn raid mechanics
  • Practice Rotations: Master class rotations
  • Gear Optimization: Optimize gear choices
  • Consumable Preparation: Stock up on consumables

Dungeon Preparation:

  • Route Planning: Plan efficient routes
  • Group Composition: Optimize group composition
  • Strategy Planning: Plan dungeon strategies
  • Resource Management: Manage resources efficiently

World Content Preparation:

  • Quest Planning: Plan quest completion
  • Route Optimization: Optimize travel routes
  • Resource Management: Manage resources
  • Achievement Planning: Plan achievement progress

Phase 1 Preparation Guide

Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Phase 1 Mistakes

Mistake 1: Not focusing on core systems

  • Problem: Missing out on essential systems
  • Solution: Focus on Bronze farming and Infinite Power systems

Mistake 2: Poor group composition

  • Problem: Inefficient group composition
  • Solution: Use optimal group composition with S-Tier classes

Mistake 3: Not planning routes

  • Problem: Inefficient farming routes
  • Solution: Plan efficient routes to minimize travel time

Mistake 4: Ignoring achievements

  • Problem: Missing out on XP buffs
  • Solution: Complete Infinite Knowledge achievements for XP buffs

Raid Mistakes

Mistake 1: Not learning mechanics

  • Problem: Dying to avoidable mechanics
  • Solution: Study raid mechanics before attempting

Mistake 2: Poor positioning

  • Problem: Taking unnecessary damage
  • Solution: Learn optimal positioning for each encounter

Mistake 3: Not using cooldowns

  • Problem: Missing damage opportunities
  • Solution: Use cooldowns efficiently for maximum damage

Mistake 4: Poor resource management

  • Problem: Running out of resources
  • Solution: Manage resources efficiently during encounters

Dungeon Mistakes

Mistake 1: Not planning routes

  • Problem: Inefficient dungeon completion
  • Solution: Plan efficient routes for quick clears

Mistake 2: Poor group coordination

  • Problem: Inefficient group play
  • Solution: Use voice chat and clear communication

Mistake 3: Not using AOE effectively

  • Problem: Missing AOE damage opportunities
  • Solution: Use AOE abilities for efficient clearing

Mistake 4: Poor resource management

  • Problem: Running out of resources
  • Solution: Manage resources efficiently during dungeons

FAQ

Q: What’s the best way to prepare for Phase 1? A: Level to 70, upgrade artifacts, bring consumables, and install raid addons.

Q: Which classes are best for Phase 1? A: Windwalker Monk, Havoc Demon Hunter, and Balance Druid are the best due to their mobility and AOE damage.

Q: How much Bronze can I earn in Phase 1? A: 5000-10000 Bronze per week with efficient farming methods.

Q: What’s the best farming route for Phase 1? A: Start with raids, then dungeons, then world quests for maximum efficiency.

Q: How do I optimize my Phase 1 progression? A: Focus on core systems, use optimal classes, plan efficient routes, and complete achievements.

Q: What achievements should I prioritize in Phase 1? A: Focus on Zone Exploration, Dungeon Mastery, and Raid Conqueror achievements for XP buffs.

Q: How do I prepare for Phase 2? A: Complete Phase 1 achievements, optimize your build, and prepare for new content.

Q: What’s the best group composition for Phase 1? A: Use S-Tier classes with tank, healer, and DPS roles for optimal efficiency.

Q: How do I avoid common Phase 1 mistakes? A: Focus on core systems, use optimal classes, plan routes, and complete achievements.

Q: What’s the best way to farm Bronze in Phase 1? A: Use raids for high Bronze rewards, dungeons for consistent rewards, and world quests for completion.

Q: How do I optimize my gear progression in Phase 1? A: Focus on raid gear, dungeon gear, and world quest rewards for optimal item levels.

Q: What’s the best strategy for Phase 1 raids? A: Study mechanics, use optimal positioning, manage cooldowns, and coordinate with group members.

Q: How do I maximize my Phase 1 efficiency? A: Use S-Tier classes, plan efficient routes, complete achievements, and optimize group composition.

Q: What’s the best way to prepare for Phase 2? A: Complete Phase 1 achievements, optimize your build, and prepare for new content and systems.

Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Guide Status: Complete - Phase 1 mastery guide for Legion Remix