Phase 2 Complete Guide - Rise of the Nightfallen

Master Suramar, Nighthold & Karazhan | Oct 21 - Nov 3, 2025

Phase 2 “Rise of the Nightfallen” officially launches on October 21, 2025, and runs through November 3, 2025. This phase centers on the Suramar zone, unlocking one of Legion’s most beloved content pieces—The Nighthold 10-boss raid and Return to Karazhan 9-boss mega-dungeon. Phase 2 also opens the complete Suramar Campaign questline, allowing players to complete the “Good Suramaritan” achievement and experience the full Nightborne storyline. Additionally, Phase 2 introduces the Fragmented Memento of Epoch currency system exclusively for Level 80 characters, providing core support for the equipment upgrade system. This phase is crucial for class transmog sets, reputation mounts, and gear progression—all players should maximize these two weeks to complete core content.

What You’ll Learn

• Complete Phase 2 timeline and content unlock schedule
• Week-by-week progression roadmap for optimal efficiency
• Detailed Nighthold raid guide with all 10 boss strategies
• Return to Karazhan mega-dungeon complete walkthrough
• Suramar Campaign and Good Suramaritan achievement guide
• Fragmented Memento farming optimization for Phase 2
• BiS gear targets and equipment upgrade priorities
• Phase 3 preparation checklist

Phase 2 Timeline

Understanding the Phase 2 timeline helps you plan your progression and avoid missing time-limited content.

Key Dates and Events

Date	Event	Details
October 21	Phase 2 Launch	All content unlocks simultaneously
October 21	Nighthold Raid Opens	LFR/Normal/Heroic difficulties available
October 21	Return to Karazhan Unlocks	Requires prerequisite quest completion
October 21	Suramar Campaign Opens	Complete questline now available
October 21	Fragmented Mementos Implemented	New currency system activates
October 21	Nightfallen Reputation Opens	Can progress to Exalted
October 28	Week 2 Begins	Continue progression content
November 4	Phase 3 Launches	Broken Shore unlocks, Phase 2 ends

Important Milestones

Week 1 Focus (October 21-27):

• Unlock Return to Karazhan dungeon access
• Begin Suramar Campaign progression
• Learn Nighthold raid mechanics
• Start Fragmented Memento accumulation

Week 2 Focus (October 28 - November 3):

• Complete Good Suramaritan achievement
• Farm gear to target item level
• Reach Exalted with Nightfallen reputation
• Prepare for Phase 3 content

Deadline: November 3 is your last opportunity to complete Phase 2 exclusive achievements and content before the phase transitions.

⚠️ Time Management: Phase 2 only lasts 2 weeks (14 days). Prioritize time-limited achievements and exclusive rewards early in the phase.

What’s New in Phase 2

Phase 2 introduces substantial new content across multiple systems. Here’s everything that becomes available:

🏰 Raid Content

The Nighthold

• Boss Count: 10 encounters
• Difficulties: LFR (4 wings), Normal, Heroic
• Mythic Difficulty: Expected to unlock in Phase 3
• Recommended Item Levels:
  • LFR: 680+ (680 minimum, 690+ comfortable)
  • Normal: 700+ (690 minimum, 710+ comfortable)
  • Heroic: 720+ (710 minimum, 730+ comfortable)
• Primary Rewards:
  • Equipment: ilvl 690-730 (difficulty dependent)
  • Infinite Knowledge: 500 points (achievement completion)
  • Transmog: Complete Nightborne-themed armor sets
  • Trinkets: Multiple Best-in-Slot options
• Location: Suramar - Nighthold Entrance

The Nighthold serves as the primary raid content for Phase 2, featuring challenging boss encounters and excellent gear rewards. This 10-boss instance showcases some of Legion’s most memorable fights, culminating in the epic Gul’dan encounter.

🏛️ Mega-Dungeon Content

Return to Karazhan

• Boss Count: 9 encounters
• Type: Mega-dungeon (oversized 5-player dungeon)
• Difficulties: Normal, Mythic, Timeworn Keystone eligible
• Prerequisite: Quest chain completion (approximately 30 minutes)
• Average Clear Time: 45-65 minutes for full completion
• Primary Rewards:
  • Equipment: ilvl 700-720
  • Bronze: 800-1200 per completion
  • Mount: Midnight (Attumen the Huntsman drop, low drop rate)
  • Transmog: Karazhan-themed equipment sets
  • Toys and Pets: Multiple collectibles
• Location: Deadwind Pass - Karazhan Tower

Return to Karazhan stands as Legion Remix’s only mega-dungeon, offering significantly more content than standard dungeons with proportionally greater rewards.

📜 Quest Content

Suramar Campaign

• Quest Count: Approximately 80-100 main storyline quests
• Completion Time: 8-12 hours (full story experience)
• Achievement: Good Suramaritan (complete all 11 chapters)
• Story Theme: Help Nightborne elves resist Burning Legion occupation
• Primary Rewards:
  • Nightfallen reputation to Exalted
  • Shal’Aran sanctuary unlock
  • Ancient Mana collection system
  • Multiple rare elite and treasure unlocks
• Community Reception: One of Legion’s most highly praised questlines

Return to Karazhan Unlock Questline

• Starting NPC: Archmage Khadgar (Dalaran)
• Quest Count: 5-7 quests
• Time Required: 30-45 minutes
• Level Requirement: 70+
• Reward: Permanent Karazhan dungeon access

💰 New Currency System

Fragmented Memento of Epoch

• Type: Level 80 exclusive currency
• Purpose: Equipment upgrades, high-end item purchases
• Sources: World bosses, rare elites, emissary quests, keystones 7+
• Importance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Critical for gear progression

This currency becomes essential for upgrading gear from item level 720 to 740+ and filling missing equipment slots. See our dedicated Fragmented Memento Farming Guide for comprehensive farming strategies.

🌍 Zone Unlocks

Suramar Full Zone Access

• Zone Size: Legion’s largest single zone
• Sub-regions: Suramar City, Shal’Aran, Moon Guard Stronghold, and more
• World Quests: 30+ new daily world quests
• Rare Elites: 15+ new rares (drop Fragmented Mementos)
• Treasures: 50+ collectible treasures scattered throughout

🎖️ Reputation System

The Nightfallen

• Starting Standing: Neutral
• Maximum Standing: Exalted
• Primary Sources: Suramar Campaign quests, world quests, emissary quests
• Reputation Rewards:
  • Exalted: Mount (Arcanist’s Manasaber)
  • Revered: Toys and battle pets
  • Honored: Transmog equipment
• Special Mechanic: Ancient Mana feeding system for additional reputation

Recommended Play Order

Maximize your Phase 2 efficiency with this detailed week-by-week progression plan.

Week 1 Detailed Plan (October 21-27)

Day 1 (October 21) - Launch Rush

Morning Tasks (2-3 hours total):

1. Unlock Return to Karazhan (30-45 minutes)

• Travel to Dalaran and locate Archmage Khadgar
• Complete the “Return to Karazhan” quest chain
• Obtain permanent dungeon access
• Why Priority: Karazhan provides excellent Bronze and gear rewards

2. Begin Suramar Campaign (1.5-2 hours)

• Accept starting quest “An Elven Problem”
• Complete first 3 chapters of the storyline
• Unlock Shal’Aran sanctuary base
• Why Priority: Early start allows steady daily progress toward Good Suramaritan

3. Initial Nighthold Exploration (30-45 minutes)

• Queue for Nighthold LFR Wing 1
• Learn basic raid mechanics in forgiving environment
• Obtain first batch of raid gear
• Why Priority: LFR is excellent for learning fights before attempting Normal

Afternoon/Evening Tasks (2-3 hours total):

4. Return to Karazhan First Clear (60-90 minutes)

• Form group or join premade through Group Finder
• Complete full 9-boss clear
• Collect 800-1200 Bronze plus equipment drops
• Expected Results: Significant item level increase, substantial Bronze income

5. World Boss Circuit (30-45 minutes)

• Defeat all available weekly world bosses
• Obtain Fragmented Mementos from each kill
• Expected Yield: 400-700 Mementos depending on boss count

6. Emissary Quest (20-30 minutes)

• Complete daily emissary’s 4 world quests
• Receive first Fragmented Memento reward
• Expected Yield: 100-150 Mementos

Day 1 Summary:

• Item level increase: +20-40 ilvl
• Bronze earned: +1500-2500
• Mementos collected: +500-850
• Achievements: Karazhan first clear, Nighthold explored

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Day 2-3 (October 22-23) - Gear Progression Phase

Daily Must-Do Activities (1.5-2 hours):

• ✅ Emissary quest (15-20 minutes) → 100-150 Mementos
• ✅ Nighthold LFR/Normal (45-60 minutes) → Gear + Bronze
• ✅ Rare elite farming route (25-35 minutes) → 60-100 Mementos
• ✅ Suramar Campaign advancement (30-45 minutes) → Complete 2-3 chapters

Optional Content:

• Return to Karazhan re-farm (Midnight mount farming)
• Timeworn Keystone dungeons (10-15 levels for gear)
• Suramar treasure hunting (Bronze currency)

Goals by Day 3:

• Item level: 700+
• Suramar Campaign: 50% completion
• Mementos accumulated: 500+

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Day 4-5 (October 24-25) - Heroic Difficulty Push

Priority Tasks:

1. Nighthold Heroic Challenge (60-90 minutes)

• Begin Heroic difficulty at item level 720+
• Join progression group or guild run
• Target: Clear at least first 5 bosses
• Preparation: Study Normal mechanics, bring consumables

2. Suramar Campaign Sprint (2-3 hours)

• Complete remaining chapters
• Target: Reach 80% campaign progress
• Unlock additional rare elites and world quest options

3. Fragmented Memento Farming (1-2 hours)

• Complete Suramar deep rare elite route
• Target: Accumulate 1000+ total Mementos
• Begin purchasing equipment upgrade tokens

Strategic Focus: These days transition from learning mechanics to mastering them. Heroic Nighthold requires coordination and gear, making it the perfect mid-week challenge.

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Day 6-7 (October 26-27) - Week 1 Completion

Weekend Intensive Tasks:

1. Complete Good Suramaritan Achievement (if not finished)

• Review quest progress across all 11 chapters
• Complete any remaining storylines
• Claim achievement reward

2. Equipment Optimization

• Use Fragmented Mementos to upgrade critical slots
• Target Item Level: 720-730 across all slots
• Fill missing equipment slots with Memento purchases

3. Karazhan Mythic+ Challenge

• Attempt Karazhan as Timeworn Keystone
• Higher item level rewards than Normal mode
• Practice advanced mechanics for future high keys

Week 1 Completion Checklist:

• ✅ Item level: 720+
• ✅ Suramar Campaign: 80%+
• ✅ Nighthold: Normal difficulty cleared
• ✅ Fragmented Mementos: 1000+
• ✅ Karazhan: Unlocked and cleared

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Week 2 Priorities (October 28 - November 3)

Week 2 Primary Goals

Goal 1: Complete All Phase 2 Achievements

• ✅ Good Suramaritan (Suramar Campaign completion)
• ✅ Nighthold Cleared (all difficulties)
• ✅ Return to Karazhan Master (perfect clear)
• ✅ Nightfallen Exalted reputation

Goal 2: Reach Phase 3 Preparation Gear Standard

• ✅ All slots item level 735+
• ✅ Critical slots (weapon, trinkets) 740+
• ✅ Infinite Power level: 800,000+

Goal 3: Resource Stockpiling

• ✅ Bronze: 50,000+ (for Phase 3 purchases)
• ✅ Mementos: 500+ (reserve for upgrades)
• ✅ Ancient Mana: 2,000+ (Suramar activities)

Daily Standard Routine (Week 2)

Efficient Mode (2-3 hours per day):

1. Emissary quest (15 minutes)
2. World bosses (10 minutes) - if weekly reset occurred
3. Nighthold Heroic/Mythic (60-90 minutes)
4. Rare elite route or keystone farming (30-45 minutes)
5. Suramar activities (push Nightfallen to Exalted)

Weekend Enhancement:

• Multi-character Memento farming
• Karazhan perfect clear (all treasures and hidden bosses)
• High-level keystone attempts (25+ levels)
• Transmog and mount collection

Phase 3 Preparation Checklist

Complete these tasks during Week 2 to ensure smooth Phase 3 transition:

• ✅ Complete at least 4 zone main questlines (Broken Shore prerequisites)
• ✅ Advance Order Hall campaign to 80%
• ✅ Research Phase 3 content (Tomb of Sargeras preview)
• ✅ Stockpile consumables and materials

The Nighthold Raid Guide

The Nighthold stands as Phase 2’s premier raiding content, offering challenging encounters and exceptional rewards across 10 boss fights.

Raid Overview

Background Story: The Nighthold serves as the ancient Nightborne fortress, now occupied by Burning Legion leader Gul’dan. Players must assist the Nightborne resistance in reclaiming their stronghold and preventing Gul’dan from summoning the full Legion forces.

Raid Scale:

• Boss Count: 10 encounters
• Difficulty Modes: LFR (4 wings), Normal, Heroic, Mythic (Phase 3+)
• Recommended Group: 10-30 players (flexible scaling)
• Location: Suramar - The Nighthold entrance

Item Level Recommendations:

Difficulty	Minimum ilvl	Recommended ilvl	Gear Drops
LFR	670	680+	690-700
Normal	690	700+	710-720
Heroic	710	720+	725-735
Mythic	730	740+	745-755

Boss Encounters and Strategies

Boss 1: Skorpyron

Location: Entrance Hall Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Easy Role: Introductory boss, teaches positioning fundamentals

Key Mechanics:

• Broken Shard: Ground fragments appear and explode on contact—constant movement required
• Focused Blast: Boss channels high-damage beam at tank—requires mitigation cooldown
• Arcanoslash: Frontal cone AoE—melee DPS must avoid standing in front

Strategy:

• Tank: Keep boss away from shard-dense areas
• DPS: Prioritize killing scorpion adds immediately
• Healer: Prepare for AoE damage spike windows
• Movement: Continuously relocate to avoid shard fields

Notable Drops: Tank trinket (high armor value), DPS weapons (two-handed swords/staves)

Clear Time: LFR 3-5 minutes, Heroic 5-8 minutes

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Boss 2: Chronomatic Anomaly

Location: Second Area Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ Medium Role: DPS check with time manipulation mechanics

Key Mechanics:

• Time Release: Boss accelerates or decelerates time flow, affecting all ability cooldowns
• Power Overwhelming: Energy accumulation mechanic—reaching 100% causes raid wipe
• Temporal Smash: Heavy tank damage requiring tank swap

Strategy:

• Fast Phase (time accelerated): All cooldowns reduced 50%—burst damage window
• Slow Phase (time decelerated): Cooldowns extended—conservative ability usage
• DPS: Maximize burst during fast phase, defeat boss before 100% energy
• Healer: Maintain sufficient mana—fast phase creates intense healing pressure

Notable Drops: Healer trinket (BiS tier), caster DPS equipment

Clear Time: LFR 4-6 minutes, Heroic 7-10 minutes

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Boss 3: Trilliax

Location: Banquet Hall Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Easy (Fun Boss) Role: Comedic relief encounter with resource management

Key Mechanics:

• Arcane Seepage: Cakes appear on ground—players can consume for mana/energy restoration
• Cleansing Rage: Boss cleans floor sections—standing in toxic zones deals damage
• Annihilation: Melee-range AoE requiring movement

Strategy:

• Consume cakes to restore resources (especially mana users)
• Follow boss movement patterns to avoid cleaned toxic zones
• Interrupt “Mana Rupture” casts
• Most forgiving boss—virtually impossible to wipe

Notable Drops: Universal class equipment, novelty toy “Trilliax’s Love Letter”

Clear Time: LFR 3-4 minutes, Heroic 5-7 minutes

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Boss 4: Spellblade Aluriel

Location: Royal Athenaeum Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ Medium-Hard Role: Multi-phase elemental encounter

Key Mechanics:

• Elemental Phases: Fire → Frost → Arcane phases with unique mechanics
• Annihilate: Frontal cleave requiring tank positioning
• Mark of Frost: Debuff spreading between players

Strategy: Adapt tactics to current elemental phase, maintain proper spread for frost marks, high movement requirement throughout encounter.

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Boss 5-10: Additional Encounters

The remaining bosses include:

• Tichondrius (Dreadlord requiring add control)
• Krosus (Bridge encounter with positioning challenges)
• High Botanist Tel’arn (Nature-themed multi-target fight)
• Star Augur Etraeus (Complex phase transitions)
• Grand Magistrix Elisande (Penultimate boss with time mechanics)
• Gul’dan (Final boss, most challenging Phase 2 encounter)

Each encounter features unique mechanics requiring group coordination. Detailed strategies for all 10 bosses are available in our dedicated Nighthold Guide.

LFR Wing Structure

Wing Name	Bosses Included	Unlock Timing	Recommended Clear
Wing 1: Arcing Aqueducts	Skorpyron, Chronomatic Anomaly, Trilliax	Immediately available	Day 1
Wing 2: Royal Athenaeum	Spellblade Aluriel, Tichondrius, Krosus	Immediately available	Day 1-2
Wing 3: Nightspire	High Botanist, Star Augur, Elisande	Immediately available	Day 2-3
Wing 4: Betrayer’s Rise	Gul’dan (Final Boss)	Immediately available	Day 3+

LFR Farming Tips:

• Complete 1-2 wings daily (all wings if time permits)
• Prioritize Wings 1 and 4 (best equipment and Bronze rewards)
• Organized groups are 50% more efficient than random queue
• Use LFR to master mechanics before attempting Normal difficulty

Return to Karazhan Guide

Return to Karazhan serves as Phase 2’s mega-dungeon, providing substantially more content than standard dungeons with proportionally greater rewards.

Mega-Dungeon Information

Dungeon Type: Oversized 5-player dungeon (Mega-Dungeon) Boss Count: 9 encounters Average Clear Time: 45-65 minutes (complete run) Difficulty Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (requires team coordination)

Unlock Process

1. Level Requirement: 70+
2. Quest Start: Travel to Dalaran, locate Archmage Khadgar
3. Quest Chain: Complete “Return to Karazhan” series (5-7 quests)
4. Time Required: 30-45 minutes
5. Reward: Permanent Karazhan access

Entrance Location

• Zone: Deadwind Pass
• Portal Access: Obtained from Khadgar after quest completion
• First Visit: Requires flight to location
• Subsequent Visits: Portal available in Dalaran

Reward System

Bronze Currency: 800-1200 per full clear (4-5× standard dungeon rate) Equipment: ilvl 700-720 (Normal), 720-740 (Mythic+) Mount: Midnight (Attumen the Huntsman, approximately 1-2% drop rate) Transmog: Complete Karazhan-themed armor sets Toys: Multiple interactive toys Pets: Several battle pets

9-Boss Quick Reference

Boss #	Name	Location	Difficulty	Core Mechanics	Time
1	Opera Hall Event	Lower	⭐⭐	3 random scripts	5-8 min
2	Maiden of Virtue	Lower	⭐⭐	Holy damage + silence	4-6 min
3	Attumen + Midnight	Stables	⭐⭐⭐	Knight + mount 2-phase	6-9 min
4	Moroes	Banquet	⭐⭐⭐	Butler + 4 servants	7-10 min
5	The Curator	Library	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Energy mechanics + adds	8-12 min
6	Shade of Medivh	Library	⭐⭐⭐	Mage phantom battle	6-9 min
7	Mana Devourer	Upper	⭐⭐	Mana consumption	4-6 min
8	Viz’aduum	Portal Room	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Demon lord multi-phase	10-15 min
9	Hidden Boss (optional)	Various	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Special trigger required	5-10 min

Total Time: Novice groups 60-75 minutes, experienced groups 40-50 minutes

Speed Clear Strategy

Optimal Class Composition:

• Tank: Guardian Druid or Vengeance Demon Hunter (high mobility)
• Healer: Holy Priest or Restoration Druid (strong group healing)
• DPS: Minimum 1 ranged + 1 melee AoE specialist
• Best Combination: Vengeance DH (tank) + Holy Priest (healer) + Beast Mastery Hunter + Windwalker Monk + Havoc Demon Hunter

Route Optimization:

1. Clear Lower Karazhan to Opera Hall (skip non-essential mobs)
2. Complete Opera event (random script)
3. Direct path to Maiden of Virtue (shortest route)
4. Attumen (optional: wait for mount drop)
5. Ascend to Banquet Hall - Moroes
6. Enter Library - Curator and Medivh
7. Climb to Upper Karazhan - Mana Devourer
8. Final Portal Room - Viz’aduum
9. (Optional) Trigger hidden boss

Time-Saving Techniques:

• Utilize AoE for rapid trash pack clearing (saves 10-15 minutes)
• Tank pre-marks route to prevent getting lost
• Reserve Bloodlust/Heroism for Curator encounter
• Skip optional mini-boss encounters unless farming specific drops

Suramar Campaign Guide

The Suramar Campaign represents one of World of Warcraft’s most acclaimed questlines, essential for Phase 2 completion.

Good Suramaritan Achievement

Requirement: Complete all 11 Suramar Campaign chapters Estimated Time: 8-12 hours total (can be spread over multiple days) Reward: Achievement, Nightfallen reputation gains, zone access unlocks

Campaign Chapters

The Suramar Campaign consists of 11 major chapters with detailed progression tracking:

Chapter #	Name	Quest Count	Time Required	Unlocks
1	An Elven Problem	8	30 minutes	Unlocks Shal’Aran sanctuary
2	Growing the Rebellion	12	1 hour	Ancient Mana system
3	The Waning Crescent	10	45 minutes	New rare elite areas
4	A Growing Crisis	9	40 minutes	Suramar City access
5	Building an Army	11	1 hour	Recruit ally NPCs
6	Statecraft	13	1.5 hours	Political questline
7	A Falling Star	8	35 minutes	Key story turning point
8	Elisande’s Retribution	10	50 minutes	City high-level areas
9	Breaking the Lightbreaker	7	30 minutes	Prison raid sequence
10	Insurrection	15	2 hours	Final preparations
11	The Nighthold Awaits	5	20 minutes	Raid prerequisite completion

Total Time: Approximately 10-12 hours (full story experience)

Key Rewards:

• Good Suramaritan achievement
• Nightfallen reputation to Exalted
• Arcanist’s Manasaber mount (Exalted reputation reward)
• Unlock all Suramar world quests and rare elites
• Suramar portal network access

Chapter Progression Tips:

• Chapters unlock sequentially—complete one to access the next
• Some chapters require minimum Nightfallen reputation levels
• Ancient Mana collection starts in Chapter 2
• Critical story moments occur in Chapters 7, 10, and 11

Ancient Mana System

Ancient Mana serves as Suramar’s special currency, essential for zone activities and story progression.

What is Ancient Mana?

Ancient Mana is a unique resource used exclusively within the Suramar zone. Unlike other currencies, it’s consumed during various activities and must be actively collected while exploring.

Primary Uses:

• Disguise Maintenance: Using Masquerade disguise in Suramar City consumes 50 Ancient Mana per use
• Nightfallen Feeding: Feed starving Nightfallen NPCs to advance questlines
• Special Purchases: Buy unique items and services from Nightborne vendors
• Portal Activation: Activate teleport portals and convenience facilities throughout the zone

Collection Methods:

Source	Ancient Mana Yield	Availability
Ground Sparkles	5-20 per node	Scattered throughout Suramar
Enemy Drops	10-50 per kill	Random drops from Suramar mobs
World Quests	100-200 per quest	Daily opportunities
Treasure Chests	50-100 per chest	One-time collection
Rare Elites	50-150 per kill	Respawn timers
Shal’Aran Leyline Feed	100 per use	Daily feeding opportunity

Storage Capacity:

• Base Cap: 2,000 Ancient Mana
• Upgraded Cap: Increases through Shal’Aran sanctuary improvements
• Recommendation: Always maintain 500+ reserve for emergency quest requirements

Management Tips:

• Collect Ancient Mana nodes while doing world quests (efficient multitasking)
• Don’t cap at 2,000—spend excess on Shal’Aran feeding
• Keep reserve before starting new quest chapters (some require 200-500 to complete)
• Use Suramar portal network once unlocked to reduce travel Ancient Mana consumption

💡 Pro Tip: Install the HandyNotes addon with Suramar module to track Ancient Mana node locations on your map. This dramatically speeds up collection efficiency.

Nightfallen Reputation Guide

Starting Level: Neutral Required for Exalted: Approximately 42,000 reputation points

Reputation Sources:

• Suramar Campaign: ~21,000 reputation (50% of total)
• World Quests: 75-250 reputation each (daily opportunities)
• Emissary Quests: 1,500 reputation (when Nightfallen is daily emissary)
• Rare Elites: 50-100 reputation per kill
• Treasures: 25-50 reputation each

Reputation Rewards:

• Honored: Transmog equipment, minor toys
• Revered: Battle pets, additional toys
• Exalted: Arcanist’s Manasaber mount (exclusive)

Time to Exalted: 7-10 days with daily world quest completion

Time-Efficient Completion Route

Day 1-2: Complete first 5 chapters (3-5 hours) Day 3-4: Complete chapters 6-9 (3-4 hours) Day 5-6: Complete final chapters 10-11 (2-3 hours) Daily: Nightfallen world quests (15-20 minutes)

💡 Pro Tip: Complete Suramar Campaign quests while waiting for dungeon/raid queues to maximize time efficiency.

Fragmented Mementos Optimization

Phase 2 introduces Fragmented Mementos as the primary currency for equipment upgrades. Understanding optimal farming and spending strategies is crucial for gear progression.

Currency Introduction

Fragmented Memento of Epoch becomes available at Level 80 on October 21 (Phase 2 launch). This currency cannot be obtained through casual content—only specific endgame sources provide Mementos.

Best Phase 2 Farming Sources

Priority 1: World Bosses (Efficiency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

• Frequency: Weekly reset
• Yield: 50-100 Mementos per boss
• Time: 5-10 minutes per boss
• Weekly Total: 400-800 Mementos (all bosses)

Priority 2: Daily Emissary Quests (Efficiency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

• Frequency: Daily
• Yield: 100-150 Mementos per quest
• Time: 15-20 minutes
• Weekly Total: 700-1050 Mementos

Priority 3: Suramar Rare Elite Route (Efficiency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐)

• Frequency: Hourly respawns
• Yield: 10-50 Mementos per rare
• Time: 30-35 minutes per circuit
• Hourly Rate: 80-120 Mementos

Priority 4: Timeworn Keystones 7+ (Efficiency: ⭐⭐⭐)

• Frequency: Unlimited
• Yield: 30-70 Mementos per completion
• Time: 15-25 minutes per dungeon
• Best For: Combining with gear farming

For comprehensive Memento farming strategies including detailed rare elite routes, see our Fragmented Memento Farming Guide.

Phase 2 Spending Priorities

Week 1 Spending (First 1000 Mementos):

1. Weapon Upgrade Token (250 Mementos) - Highest DPS impact
2. Armor Upgrade Tokens (150-200 each) - Upgrade lowest ilvl slots
3. Missing Equipment Pieces (100-150 each) - Fill gear gaps

Week 2 Spending (Next 500-1000 Mementos):

1. Trinket Upgrades (200 Mementos each) - Complete BiS trinket set
2. Final Armor Upgrades - Push all slots to 740+
3. Heroic World Tier Enhancement (50 Mementos) - Increases future Memento drops by 50%

Avoid: Don’t spend Mementos on transmog, pets, or toys—use Bronze for cosmetics.

Gear Progression Path

Understanding the complete gear progression path helps you set realistic goals and optimize your upgrade strategy throughout Phase 2.

Stage 1: Entry-Level Gear (ilvl 680-700)

Primary Sources:

• Nighthold LFR raids
• World quest rewards
• Normal dungeons
• Random rare elite drops

Time Investment: 2-3 days Goal: Reach ilvl 700+ to enter Nighthold Normal comfortably Bronze Income: 3,000-5,000 (from activities) Mementos Earned: 200-400

Strategy: Focus on completing all LFR wings and daily world quests. Don’t spend Mementos yet—save them for higher-tier upgrades. Run Nighthold LFR repeatedly to fill equipment slots.

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Stage 2: Intermediate Gear (ilvl 700-720)

Primary Sources:

• Nighthold Normal difficulty
• Return to Karazhan Normal
• Timeworn Keystones (level 10-15)
• Weekly vault rewards

Time Investment: 4-5 days Goal: Prepare for Nighthold Heroic attempts Bronze Income: 6,000-10,000 Mementos Earned: 600-1,000

Strategy: Begin using Fragmented Mementos to upgrade your weapon and worst-ilvl slots. Join organized Nighthold Normal groups for consistent clears. Start pushing Timeworn Keystones to level 15 for better weekly vault rewards.

First Memento Purchases:

1. Weapon upgrade token (250 Mementos)
2. Fill missing gear slots (100-150 each)
3. Upgrade 2-3 lowest ilvl pieces (150 each)

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Stage 3: Advanced Gear (ilvl 720-735)

Primary Sources:

• Nighthold Heroic raids
• Return to Karazhan Mythic+
• Timeworn Keystones (level 15-20)
• Targeted Memento upgrades

Time Investment: 1 week Goal: Reach Phase 3-ready item level Bronze Income: 12,000-18,000 Mementos Needed: 1,500-2,000 total spent

Strategy: This is the critical gear tier. Use all accumulated Mementos to systematically upgrade every slot. Clear Nighthold Heroic weekly, push keystones to level 20+ for vault optimization.

Memento Upgrade Priority:

1. All armor slots to 730+ (600-900 Mementos)
2. Trinkets to 735+ (400 Mementos)
3. Weapon to maximum ilvl (250 Mementos)
4. Accessories (rings, neck, cloak) to 730+ (300 Mementos)

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Stage 4: Top-Tier Gear (ilvl 735-750)

Primary Sources:

• Timeworn Keystones 25+ levels
• Full Memento upgrades on all slots
• Heroic World Tier bonus rewards
• Weekly vault high-level completions

Time Investment: 1-2 weeks Goal: Prepare for Phase 3 Mythic Nighthold and Tomb of Sargeras Bronze Income: 20,000-30,000 Mementos Needed: 2,500-3,500 total (lifetime)

Strategy: This represents peak Phase 2 gear. Only achievable by dedicated players who complete all Memento sources daily. Activate Heroic World Tier if not already done for +50% Memento drops.

Final Optimization:

• All slots upgraded to maximum possible ilvl
• BiS trinkets fully upgraded
• Multiple backup equipment sets for different content
• Infinite Power level 800,000+

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Weekly Item Level Progress Expectations

Different play styles result in varying weekly progression rates:

Player Type	Hours/Day	Weekly ilvl Gain	Week 1 Target	Week 2 Target
Casual	1-2 hours	+15-20 ilvl	705-710	720-725
Active	2-4 hours	+25-35 ilvl	715-720	730-735
Hardcore	4+ hours	+40-50 ilvl	725-730	740-750

Factors Affecting Progression Speed:

• Luck with equipment drops (RNG)
• Availability of organized groups
• Fragmented Memento farming efficiency
• Time invested in Timeworn Keystones
• Guild/friend group support

⚠️ Reality Check: Reaching ilvl 740+ requires significant time investment and optimal Memento spending. Most players will finish Phase 2 at ilvl 730-735, which is perfectly sufficient for Phase 3 content.

Phase 2 Master Checklist

Use this comprehensive checklist to track Phase 2 completion:

Week 1 Checklist

Day 1 (Launch):

• ✅ Unlock Return to Karazhan access
• ✅ Complete Karazhan first clear
• ✅ Start Suramar Campaign (first 3 chapters)
• ✅ Clear Nighthold LFR Wing 1
• ✅ Kill all weekly world bosses
• ✅ Complete daily emissary

Day 2-3:

• ✅ Continue Suramar Campaign (chapters 4-6)
• ✅ Clear Nighthold LFR Wings 2-3
• ✅ Begin Nighthold Normal mode
• ✅ Farm Suramar rare elites
• ✅ Reach item level 700+

Day 4-5:

• ✅ Attempt Nighthold Heroic (first 5 bosses)
• ✅ Complete Suramar Campaign (chapters 7-9)
• ✅ Accumulate 1000+ Fragmented Mementos
• ✅ Purchase first equipment upgrades

Day 6-7 (Weekend):

• ✅ Complete Good Suramaritan achievement
• ✅ Reach item level 720+
• ✅ Attempt Karazhan Mythic+
• ✅ Clear Nighthold Normal full clear

Week 2 Checklist

Primary Objectives:

• ✅ Nighthold Heroic full clear
• ✅ Nightfallen Exalted reputation
• ✅ All slots item level 735+
• ✅ Weapon/trinkets 740+
• ✅ 2000+ Fragmented Mementos earned total

Phase 3 Preparation:

• ✅ 50,000+ Bronze stockpiled
• ✅ 500+ Mementos reserve
• ✅ Complete zone storylines (4+ zones)
• ✅ Order Hall campaign 80%+
• ✅ Research Phase 3 content

Achievement Priority List

Complete these achievements before Phase 3 (November 4):

Critical (Time-Limited):

1. Good Suramaritan - Complete all 11 Suramar chapters
2. Nighthold: Betrayer’s Rise - Defeat Gul’dan

High Priority: 3. Nightfallen Exalted - Maximum reputation 4. Return to Karazhan - Complete mega-dungeon 5. Mythic Keystone Hero - Complete level 15+ keystone

Medium Priority: 6. Suramar Treasures - Collect 50+ treasures 7. Rare Elite Hunter - Defeat 15+ Suramar rares 8. Ancient Mana Collector - Reach 2,000 Ancient Mana

Related Guides

Continue optimizing your Phase 2 experience with these specialized guides:

• Fragmented Memento Farming Guide - Comprehensive Memento farming strategies
• Nighthold Raid Guide - Detailed strategies for all 10 bosses
• Return to Karazhan Guide - Complete mega-dungeon walkthrough
• Suramar Campaign Guide - Step-by-step Good Suramaritan completion
• Heroic World Tier Guide - Unlock +50% Memento drops

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common Phase 2 questions:

Q1: Is completing the Suramar Campaign mandatory for Phase 2?

Answer: Not mandatory, but highly recommended. Completing the campaign unlocks numerous rare elites, world quests, and reputation rewards, plus awards the Good Suramaritan achievement. The campaign also provides essential context for understanding Nighthold’s story. Most importantly, it unlocks the full Suramar portal network, dramatically reducing travel time for Memento farming.

Recommendation: Complete at least 80% of the campaign during Week 1.

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Q2: Can I solo Return to Karazhan?

Answer: Not recommended. Karazhan is designed for 5-player groups, and while high item level characters can theoretically solo some bosses, a full clear requires team coordination. Boss mechanics like The Curator’s add management and Viz’aduum’s multi-phase encounter are extremely difficult or impossible to solo.

Alternative: Use Group Finder to quickly find Karazhan groups. Most runs take 45-60 minutes with an organized team versus 2-3 hours attempting solo.

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Q3: Will The Nighthold remain accessible after Phase 2 ends?

Answer: Yes. The Nighthold raid remains accessible throughout Phase 3 and all subsequent phases. However, Mythic difficulty unlocks in Phase 3 (November 4). LFR, Normal, and Heroic difficulties available in Phase 2 remain permanently accessible.

Planning Tip: Focus on completing Heroic difficulty during Phase 2 to prepare for Mythic attempts in Phase 3.

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Q4: What’s the Midnight mount drop rate from Attumen?

Answer: Approximately 1-2% drop rate (estimated from community data). This is a low-probability drop requiring multiple farming attempts.

Farming Strategy:

• Run Karazhan 3-5 times weekly minimum
• Use coin bonus rolls if available
• Coordinate with guild for consistent groups
• Expect 20-50 kills before drop (average)

Reality Check: Many players complete Phase 2 without obtaining Midnight. Consider it a bonus rather than a guaranteed reward.

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Q5: How many Fragmented Mementos do I need total for Phase 2?

Answer: Depends on your goals:

• Minimum (weapon + critical upgrades): 800-1,000 Mementos
• Recommended (most slots upgraded): 1,500-2,000 Mementos
• Maximum (all slots fully upgraded): 2,500-3,500 Mementos

Weekly Earning Potential:

• Casual player: 800-1,200 Mementos/week
• Active player: 1,500-2,000 Mementos/week
• Hardcore player: 2,500-3,500 Mementos/week

Most players accumulate 2,000-3,000 Mementos across the full 2-week Phase 2 period.

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Q6: Should I focus on Nighthold or Return to Karazhan first?

Answer: Prioritize Karazhan on Day 1 for the unlock, then balance both.

Optimal Schedule:

• Day 1: Unlock Karazhan, complete first clear (60-90 minutes)
• Day 1-7: Run Nighthold LFR/Normal daily, Karazhan 2-3x weekly
• Day 8-14: Focus on Nighthold Heroic progression, Karazhan as time permits

Reasoning: Karazhan provides excellent Bronze income and can be cleared relatively quickly. Nighthold requires more time investment but offers better item level progression.

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Q7: Can I complete Good Suramaritan in one day?

Answer: Technically yes, but not recommended. The campaign requires 10-12 hours of continuous play, which risks burnout and reduces enjoyment of the excellent storyline.

Better Approach:

• Week 1: Complete 5-6 chapters (5-7 hours total)
• Week 2: Finish remaining chapters (4-5 hours total)
• Spread across multiple days for best experience

This pacing allows you to appreciate the story while maintaining engagement with other Phase 2 content.

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Q8: What item level should I target before Phase 3?

Answer: Minimum ilvl 730, recommended ilvl 735+

Phase 3 Content Requirements:

• Tomb of Sargeras Normal: 730 minimum
• Tomb of Sargeras Heroic: 740 minimum
• Broken Shore world content: 725+ comfortable

Achievement Goal: Reach ilvl 735 by November 3 to smoothly transition into Phase 3 without gear grinding.

Conclusion

Phase 2 “Rise of the Nightfallen” represents the peak of Legion Remix’s mid-game content, featuring The Nighthold raid, Return to Karazhan mega-dungeon, and the acclaimed Suramar Campaign questline. With only two weeks (October 21 - November 3) to experience all Phase 2 content, efficient time management and strategic progression are essential.

Key Takeaways:

• Begin Suramar Campaign immediately on Day 1 for steady daily progress
• Prioritize world bosses and emissary quests for Fragmented Memento income
• Use Week 1 to learn content, Week 2 to perfect and complete it
• Reach item level 735+ before Phase 3 for smooth Broken Shore transition
• Complete Good Suramaritan and Nightfallen Exalted before November 4

Two-Week Success Formula:

• Week 1: Unlock all content, learn mechanics, reach ilvl 720+
• Week 2: Complete achievements, maximize gear, prepare for Phase 3

Follow this guide’s day-by-day roadmap to efficiently complete all Phase 2 objectives while maximizing your Bronze, Memento, and equipment gains. With proper planning and consistent daily engagement, you can achieve 100% Phase 2 completion and enter Phase 3 fully prepared for Tomb of Sargeras and Broken Shore content.

Good luck conquering The Nighthold, and may your Midnight mount drop on your first Karazhan run!