Val’sharah Zone Guide - Emerald Nightmare, Rares & Dreamweaver Reputation (Legion Remix)
Val’sharah is a lush, forested zone featuring Night Elf and Druid themes, home to the Dreamweavers reputation faction. The zone contains the entrance to the Emerald Nightmare raid and focuses on the corruption of the Emerald Dream. Val’sharah is the starting location for Leatherworking profession quests.
🎯 Raid Connection: Val’sharah contains the entrance to the Emerald Nightmare raid, one of Legion’s launch raids. The zone’s storyline directly leads into this raid experience.
What You’ll Learn
- Emerald Nightmare raid entrance details and access
- Dreamweavers reputation farming (2,000 Infinite Knowledge at Exalted)
- Complete rare elite locations and farming routes
- Treasure locations and collection strategies
- Main questline walkthrough (7 chapters including Xavius confrontation)
- Black Rook Hold and Darkheart Thicket dungeon information
- Leatherworking profession starting zone details
- Exploration achievement guide
- Flight points and navigation tips
Prerequisites
- Level Requirement: Level 10+ (scales to 45)
- Access: Available immediately, no prerequisites
- Recommended: Skyriding for efficient exploration through dense forests
Zone Overview
Key Features
- Reputation: Dreamweavers (Exalted rewards 2,000 Infinite Knowledge)
- Main Hub: Lorlathil (Night Elf village)
- Raid Connection: Emerald Nightmare entrance at /way Val’sharah 57 37
- Profession Quests: Leatherworking starting zone
- Level Range: 10-45 (scales with player level)
- Theme: Nature corruption, Emerald Nightmare, Druid lore
Zone Characteristics
Val’sharah features:
- Dense forest terrain with challenging navigation
- Night Elf villages and settlements
- Corrupted areas showing Emerald Dream influence
- Druid Order Hall (Dreamgrove) connection
- Ancient temples and sacred groves
Exploration Achievement (Explore Val’sharah)
Achievement: Explore Val’sharah
Reward: Lesser Bronze Cache
Required Locations to Discover
- Lorlathil - Main quest hub (Night Elf village)
- Temple of Elune - Sacred temple area
- Shaladrassil - Emerald Nightmare entrance location
- Black Rook Hold - Dungeon entrance area
- Bradensbrook - Village settlement
- Shala’nir - Forest area
- Lunarwing Shallows - Moon-themed area
- Smolderhide Thicket - Dense forest
- Dreamgrove - Druid Order Hall
- Mistvale - Misty valley area
- Moonclaw Vale - Valley location
- Andutalah - Forest settlement
- Grove of Cenarius - Sacred grove
- Thas’talah - Forest area
💡 Navigation Tip: Dense forest terrain can make navigation challenging. Use Skyriding to quickly discover elevated locations. Follow main roads for ground exploration.
Rare Elite Locations (Elusive Foes: Val’sharah)
Achievement: Elusive Foes: Val’sharah (Defeat 5 of multiple rares)
Reward: Bronze Cache
Rare Spawn Mechanics
- Respawn Timer: 30-60 minutes (similar to Azsuna)
- World Quest Ties: Some rares are tied to world quest rotations
- Forest Canopy: May obscure flying rares - check ground level carefully
- Distribution: Good rare distribution throughout the zone
Rare Farming Tips
- Use Addons: HandyNotes: Legion shows all rare locations
- Check World Quests: Some rares only spawn during specific world quests
- Ground Level: Don’t rely solely on flying - check forest floor
- Systematic Route: Follow a consistent route to cover all areas
- Combine Activities: Farm rares while collecting treasures
💡 Pro Tip: The dense forest can hide rares. Use Rare Scanner addon for audio alerts when rares are nearby.
Treasure Locations (Hidden Treasures: Val’sharah)
Achievement: Hidden Treasures: Val’sharah
Reward: Bronze Cache
Treasure Types
- Glimmering Treasure Chests - Highest Bronze value
- Regular Treasure Chests - Standard Bronze rewards
- Small Treasure Chests - Lower Bronze value
- Random Spawn Chests - May not appear in fixed locations
Important Note
Some treasures in Val’sharah are random spawns and may not appear in fixed locations. Use HandyNotes addon to track which treasures you’ve collected, but be aware that some may require multiple visits to find.
Treasure Farming Strategy
- Use HandyNotes: Track collected treasures per character
- Multiple Visits: Return to areas with random spawns
- Prioritize Glimmering: Focus on highest-value chests first
- Combine with Rares: Efficient multi-activity farming
- Check Quest Areas: Some treasures unlock after quest completion
Main Questline Walkthrough
Campaign Achievement: Campaign: Val’sharah
Main Storyline Arc
Val’sharah features one of Legion’s most dramatic storylines involving major lore characters.
1. Archdruid of the Vale
Objective: Meet Malfurion Stormrage
Key NPC: Malfurion Stormrage
Location: Various locations in Val’sharah
Introduction to the zone and meeting with the legendary Archdruid.
2. Bradensbrook Investigation
Objective: Discover corruption source
Location: Bradensbrook
Key Features: Investigation questline, corruption discovery
Investigate the source of corruption affecting the peaceful village.
3. Temple of Elune
Objective: Protect the sacred temple
Location: Temple of Elune
Key Features: Temple defense, sacred site protection
Defend the sacred Temple of Elune from corruption and enemies.
4. Into the Nightmare
Objective: Enter the Emerald Dream corruption
Location: Various nightmare-affected areas
Key Features: Enter corrupted areas, face nightmare creatures
Venture into areas corrupted by the Emerald Nightmare.
5. Black Rook Hold Storyline
Objective: Investigate the cursed fortress
Location: Black Rook Hold area
Key Features: Cursed fortress investigation, leads to dungeon
Investigate the cursed Night Elf fortress and its connection to the corruption.
6. The Tears of Elune
Objective: Recover the Pillar of Creation
Location: Various locations
Key Features: Pillar of Creation recovery, major story moment
Recover the Tears of Elune, one of the Pillars of Creation.
7. Xavius Confrontation
Objective: Face the Nightmare Lord
Location: Final confrontation area
Key Features: Epic boss encounter, leads to Emerald Nightmare raid
Face Xavius, the Nightmare Lord, in the dramatic conclusion of Val’sharah’s storyline.
Quest Statistics
- Completion Time: 2-4 hours
- Emotional Impact: Features one of Legion’s most dramatic storylines
- Reward: Tears of Elune (Pillar of Creation), Dreamweaver reputation access
💡 Story Note: Val’sharah’s questline is considered one of the most emotionally impactful in Legion, featuring major lore characters and dramatic moments.
Dreamweavers Reputation Guide
Faction: Dreamweavers
Exalted Reward: 2,000 Infinite Knowledge
Farming Time: 8-12 hours
Reputation Rewards
| Standing | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Exalted | 2,000 Infinite Knowledge, Dreamweaver-themed rewards, tabard, possible mount |
Reputation Sources
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World Quests in Val’sharah - 50-350 reputation each
- Available daily throughout the zone
- Various types: kill rares, collect items, complete objectives
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Emissary Quests - 1,500 reputation
- Complete 4 Val’sharah world quests to unlock
- Appears every few days
- Provides bonus cache with additional rewards
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Kirin Tor World Quest Tokens - 1,500 reputation
- Choose Dreamweavers when available
- Flexible reputation choice
-
Zone Campaign Quests - Large reputation chunks
- Complete main storyline for significant reputation
- One-time rewards per character
Efficient Reputation Farming
Daily Strategy:
- Check for Dreamweavers emissary quest
- Complete 4 Val’sharah world quests for emissary bonus
- Prioritize high-reputation world quests
- Use Kirin Tor tokens when available
Weekly Focus:
- Emissary quests provide 1,500 rep each
- Complete all available world quests
- Coordinate with other zone reputations
Emerald Nightmare Raid
Raid: Emerald Nightmare
Entrance Location: /way Val’sharah 57 37 near Shaladrassil
Access: Walk through the gates at the base of the corrupted world tree
Difficulties: Normal, Heroic, Mythic
Boss Count: 7 bosses
Infinite Knowledge Rewards
- Normal Clear: 2,000 Infinite Knowledge
- Heroic Clear: 3,000 Infinite Knowledge
- Mythic Clear: 5,000 Infinite Knowledge
Notable Rewards
- Tier sets
- Bronze currency
- Transmog gear
- Achievement progress
Raid Subregions
The Emerald Nightmare consists of 7 distinct areas:
- The Dreamgrove - Nythendra encounter
- The Core of the Nightmare - Hub area
- The Tormented Guardians - Ursoc and Elerethe encounters
- The Heart of Corruption - Il’gynoth encounter
- The Dragons’ Lair - Dragons of Nightmare encounter
- The Cenarius Encounter - Cenarius boss fight
- The Rift of Aln - Xavius finale encounter
💡 Raid Connection: Val’sharah’s questline directly leads into the Emerald Nightmare raid, with the final confrontation against Xavius continuing into the raid itself.
Related Guide
For complete Emerald Nightmare raid strategies, see our Emerald Nightmare Raid Guide.
Dungeons
Black Rook Hold
Location: Northwestern Val’sharah
Theme: Cursed Night Elf fortress
Boss Count: 4 bosses
Available For: Mythic and Mythic+ difficulties
Features:
- Cursed fortress theme
- Night Elf history and lore
- Connected to Val’sharah questline
- Good for Bronze farming via Mythic+ runs
Darkheart Thicket
Location: Central Val’sharah
Theme: Corrupted forest grove
Boss Count: 4 bosses
Notable: Fast dungeon for Bronze farming
Features:
- Corrupted forest theme
- Quick completion time
- Excellent for Bronze farming efficiency
- Mythic+ available
Flight Points
Flight Path Coordinates:
- Lorlathil - /way Val’sharah 51.0 53.0 (main hub)
- Garden of the Moon - Moon-themed area
- Bradensbrook - Village settlement
- Starsong Refuge - Refuge location
- Gloaming Reef - Coastal/forest area
💡 Pro Tip: Unlock all flight points during the main questline. With Skyriding available, flight points are less critical but still useful for quick travel between key locations.
Gathering and Professions
Leatherworking
Val’sharah is the starting zone for Leatherworking profession quests, offering unique patterns and progression.
Benefits:
- Unique Leatherworking patterns
- Profession questline starts here
- Access to Legion Leatherworking recipes
- Profession-specific rewards
Gathering Professions
Skinning:
- Abundant beasts throughout forested areas
- Good source of leather materials
- Combine with Leatherworking for efficiency
Herbalism:
- Dreamleaf is common in Val’sharah
- Various other herbs available
- Good gathering route through forests
Mining:
- Limited ore nodes due to forest terrain
- Some deposits in rocky areas
- Not the primary gathering focus
💡 Profession Tip: If you’re leveling Leatherworking, start your profession questline in Val’sharah for the complete experience and best rewards.
Tips and Tricks
Navigation in Dense Forests
- Use Skyriding: Essential for navigating dense forest terrain
- Follow Roads: Main roads provide clear paths
- Check Elevation: Some areas are at different elevations
- Use Addons: HandyNotes helps with navigation
- Ground Level: Don’t forget to check forest floor for rares/treasures
Emerald Nightmare Preparation
- Complete Questline: Finish Val’sharah campaign before raiding
- Understand Story: Questline provides important raid context
- Check Guides: Review raid mechanics before entering
- Gear Up: Ensure appropriate gear level for difficulty
- Group Up: Raids require groups - use group finder
Reputation Optimization
- Emissary Focus: Prioritize emissary quests (1,500 rep)
- Daily World Quests: Consistent reputation gains
- Campaign Completion: Large one-time reputation rewards
- Kirin Tor Tokens: Flexible reputation choice
- Multi-Zone Farming: Coordinate with other zones
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Emerald Nightmare raid entrance?
The Emerald Nightmare entrance is located at /way Val’sharah 57 37 near Shaladrassil. Walk through the gates at the base of the corrupted world tree.
Is Val’sharah good for Bronze farming?
Val’sharah has good rare distribution and treasure spawns, making it decent for Bronze farming, though not as efficient as Azsuna.
How long to complete Val’sharah questline?
Expect 2-4 hours to complete the main Val’sharah questline, which is one of Legion’s most dramatic storylines.
What makes Val’sharah unique?
Val’sharah features:
- Emerald Nightmare raid entrance
- Leatherworking profession starting zone
- One of Legion’s most emotional storylines
- Strong Druid and Night Elf themes
Are treasures in Val’sharah random?
Yes, some treasures in Val’sharah are random spawns and may not appear in fixed locations. Use HandyNotes to track, but be prepared for multiple visits.
Related Guides
- Broken Isles Zones Overview - Complete zone comparison
- Emerald Nightmare Raid Guide - Complete raid strategies
- Reputation Farming Guide - Efficient reputation strategies
- Bronze Farming Guide - Complete Bronze optimization
Conclusion
Val’sharah offers a unique experience combining dramatic storytelling, raid access, and profession content. The zone’s connection to the Emerald Nightmare raid makes it essential for raiders, while the Leatherworking profession quests make it valuable for crafters.
The dense forest terrain requires careful navigation, but with Skyriding available from the start, exploration becomes much more manageable. Complete the questline to experience one of Legion’s most impactful stories, then use the zone for efficient reputation and Bronze farming.
For more zone guides and Legion Remix content, check out our complete zone overview.