If you’ve just hit level 80 in World of Warcraft: The War Within, one of the first major currencies you’ll want to start collecting is Valorstones. These valuable items are essential for upgrading your gear, catching up in power, and making the most of your endgame progression. But how do you earn them quickly and efficiently?
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the best ways to farm Valorstones in The War Within (TWW), whether you’re a solo player, dungeon grinder, or someone who prefers a mix of everything.
What Are Valorstones?
Valorstones are a currency in The War Within expansion used to:
- Upgrade gear obtained from open-world content, Delves, and dungeons.
- Purchase various endgame rewards.
- Help alts catch up more easily with shared upgrades through your Warband.
Think of Valorstones as the spiritual successor to Flightstones from Dragonflight, but with more flexibility and a tighter focus on your Warband’s progress.
Why Farming Valorstones Matters
Whether you’re aiming to push Mythic+ dungeons, defeat raid bosses, or simply enjoy open-world content with optimal gear, farming Valorstones efficiently is key to staying competitive and enjoying the game without hitting a progression wall.
Valorstones allow you to:
- Upgrade your gear through the new upgrade tracks.
- Unlock powerful traits on Delve gear.
- Make the most out of your time in weekly and daily content.
The Best Ways to Farm Valorstones in The War Within
Here’s a breakdown of the fastest, most rewarding ways to gather Valorstones, based entirely on content from The War Within.
1. Delves (Solo/Duo Mini-Dungeons)
Estimated Valorstones: 50–150+ per run
Delves are brand-new solo/duo content introduced in The War Within. These are bite-sized, instanced adventures where you complete objectives, defeat mini-bosses, and gather loot—all while earning Valorstones.
- How they work: Choose a zone, enter the Delve with your Warband companion, and complete objectives.
- Difficulty scales up: The more you progress through tiers, the better the rewards, including Valorstones.
- Efficient and repeatable: These are among the most repeatable sources of Valorstones and are perfect for casual and solo players.
🧠 Pro tip: Queue with a friend to blast through higher-tier Delves and maximize efficiency.
2. Mythic 0 Dungeons
Estimated Valorstones: 150–250 per dungeon (weekly lockout)
Mythic 0 dungeons remain a core method for both gearing and collecting Valorstones. With a weekly reset, they offer high-value one-time rewards every week.
- Do all 8 TWW Mythic 0 dungeons each week for a huge haul.
- These are more difficult than Heroics but offer much better return on time invested.
- Coordinate with your guild or use Group Finder to knock them out efficiently.
🧠 Pro tip: Combine your M0 clears with the Weekly Dungeon Quest (more below) to double-dip rewards.
3. First Daily Heroic Dungeon
Estimated Valorstones: 100 (first of the day)
This one is a staple for daily players. Just queue up for a Random Heroic Dungeon, and you’ll get a hefty 100 Valorstones the first time you complete it each day.
- After the first, additional runs give smaller amounts.
- Helps you practice group content and meet players for M+ runs.
- A great way to warm up and start your daily routine.
4. Weekly Dungeon Quest
Estimated Valorstones: 250–300
Found in Dornogal or the main TWW hub (depending on your faction), this quest typically asks you to complete:
- 4 Heroic Dungeons, or
- 4 Mythic Dungeons, or
- A mix of dungeon types
The reward? A solid 250+ Valorstones, often with a gear token or resource on the side.
🧠 Pro tip: Always pick up this quest before doing your dungeons for the week.
5. Weekly Warband Quest
Estimated Valorstones: 200–300
Each week, your Warband is offered a meta-objective quest in Dornogal. This might involve:
- Completing X number of world quests
- Killing rares
- Participating in faction events
It’s flexible, usually doable with casual play, and highly rewarding.
6. Renown Faction Weekly Quests
Estimated Valorstones: 250–300 per faction
Each major faction in The War Within—like the Earthen, Arathi, and others—offers a weekly quest when you reach certain Renown levels. These quests are simple:
- Complete a handful of activities (Delves, rares, world quests).
- Turn in for a big Valorstone payout and faction rep.
🧠 Pro tip: Track your Renown progress and rotate weekly which faction you focus on for maximum returns.
7. Campaign & Zone Quests
Estimated Valorstones: 50–150+ per questline
The main campaign in The War Within is extremely generous with Valorstones, especially when you’re fresh at level 80.
- Each chapter and major zone introduction can award 100+ Valorstones.
- These quests also unlock systems and give you solid gear pieces.
🧠 Pro tip: Don’t skip story quests just because they aren’t labeled as “weekly”—they’re some of the best initial farming.
8. World Quests
Estimated Valorstones: 10–30 each
World Quests are back and better than ever. Many offer direct Valorstones as rewards, especially the more challenging ones.
- Look for WQs in Khaz Algar that specifically list Valorstones as rewards.
- Prioritize quick combat or objective-style quests.
🧠 Pro tip: Use addons like World Quest Tracker to filter and plan your farming loop.
9. Faction Assault Events (New World Events)
Estimated Valorstones: 100–150+
TWW features new rotating world events called Faction Assaults or Zone Campaign Events (depending on your map). These pop up on the world map and often involve:
- Killing invading NPCs
- Participating in zone defense
- Assisting local factions
Completing them usually results in a box of loot—and a big Valorstone drop.
🧠 Pro tip: Join a group for these events to finish objectives quicker and farm any rare elites nearby.
10. Rare Elites in Khaz Algar Zones
Estimated Valorstones: 15–30 per rare
Rare elites in the new zones are farmable and often drop a chunk of Valorstones along with crafting mats and gear. Some are:
- On daily lockouts (once per day per rare)
- Others are fully farmable (like event-based mobs)
🧠 Pro tip: Use the Group Finder or communities like “Rare Train TWW” to hop between shards and farm them fast.
Bonus Tips for Farming Valorstones Efficiently
🌀 Use the Warband Bank: You can share Valorstones between characters, making it easier to gear up alts.
🎒 Set a Weekly Route:
- Monday: Daily Heroic + World Quests
- Tuesday: Mythic 0 + Weekly Dungeon
- Wednesday–Friday: Delves, Rares, Events
- Weekend: Catch up with Renown and Warband objectives
🧱 Don’t Hoard Valorstones: Use them consistently to upgrade gear—it’ll make subsequent content easier, saving you time.
🔁 Stack Objectives: Try to double- or triple-dip when doing dungeons, Delves, or WQs—combine Warband quest goals, Renown quests, and event participation when possible.
Conclusion
Farming Valorstones in The War Within is easier and more enjoyable than ever thanks to the variety of content options. Whether you’re running Delves solo, spamming Heroic dungeons with your guild, or just knocking out some world quests between work meetings, there are tons of ways to earn this vital currency.
Now that you’ve hit level 80, dive into these systems and start building your Warband’s strength. The sooner you farm, the sooner you’ll be shredding Mythics, dominating raid bosses, or just flexing in town with upgraded gear.
