The Mists of Pandaria legendary cloak, it returns as a full, multi-chapter questline tied to Wrathion, the last Black Dragon. Every class and spec can work toward their own cloak, making it one of the few legendary items accessible to all players.

This guide will walk you through the full mop legendary cloak questline, broken into five chapters, with tips to help you prepare for each step.

Legendary Cloak Questline

The cloak quest is split into five chapters, originally tied to MoP’s patch cycle. In MoP Classic, each chapter is tied to a phase:

ChapterPhaseMain RewardFocus
I: Trial of the Black PrincePhase 1Sha-Touched Gem (+500 stat)Rep grind + early raids
II: Wrathion’s WarPhase 2Eye of the Black Prince (extra socket)PvP + Valor + rep
III: Two PrincesPhase 3Legendary Meta GemsIsle of Thunder quests + raid drops
IV: Celestial BlessingsPhase 4Epic Cloak (ilvl 600)Celestial role trials
V: Judgment of the Black PrincePhase 5Legendary Cloak + Ordos unlockTimeless Isle grind + final raid

Chapter I - Trial of the Black Prince

The first step is about earning Wrathion’s trust and beginning your legendary journey.

Quest / StepRequirementReward
Stranger in a Strange LandMeet Wrathion at the Tavern in the Mists, Veiled StairUnlocks questline
Trial of the Black PrinceReach Honored reputation with the Black Prince (kill mogu, mantid, yaungol)Access to next step
The Strength of One’s FoesCollect 10 Sigils of Power + 10 Sigils of Wisdom from early MoP raids or Celestial DungeonsProgress quest
Fear Itself / When in DoubtDefeat either Sha of Fear (Terrace of Endless Spring) or Sha of DoubtQuest item
Breath of the Black PrinceReturn to WrathionChoose one Sha-Touched Gem (+500 Agi/Str/Int)

These gems only fit into Sha-Touched weapons from Heart of Fear or Terrace of Endless Spring. Extra gems can be purchased later from the Blacktalon Quartermaster.

Chapter II - Wrathion’s War

This part brings you into the faction conflict across Pandaria, with a mix of PvP, rep, and Valor farming.

Quest / StepRequirementReward
Meet the Scout - Lion’s LandingComplete faction intro chain in Krasarang WildsProgress
The Prince’s PursuitReach Revered with the Black Prince (kill Horde/Alliance NPCs in PvP areas)Progress
A Test of ValorEarn 3,000 Valor Points (spending is allowed, cap is 1,000 per week)Progress
A Change of CommandDefeat a faction commander (group required)Progress
The Lion Roars / Glory to the HordeWin BGs (Temple of Kotmogu & Silvershard Mines)Progress
Final StepReport to WrathionEye of the Black Prince (adds prismatic socket to a Sha-Touched or Throne of Thunder weapon)

This socket is huge for gearing. You can buy extras from the Quartermaster if you want multiple weapons enchanted.

Chapter III – Two Princes

The story moves to the Isle of Thunder and the Throne of Thunder raid, where Wrathion seeks deeper power.

QuestRequirementReward
Secrets of the EmpireCollect 20 Secrets of the Empire (raid bosses, Throne of Thunder) + 40 Trillium BarsProgress
The Thunder ForgeAssist Wrathion at the Thunder Forge (solo scenario)Progress
Spirit of the Storm LordSurvive encounter with Nalak, the Storm LordProgress
Meta Gem RewardChoose one Legendary Meta Gem (ilvl 502 helm required)Legendary meta gem
Echoes of the TitansCollect 12 Titan Runestones (from last 6 ToT bosses)Progress
Heart of the Thunder KingDefeat Lei Shen and take his heart to WrathionChapter reward complete

Meta Gem Options: Capacitive Primal Diamond (+324 Crit, lightning proc), Courageous Primal Diamond (+324 Int, mana-free spells proc), Sinister Primal Diamond (+324 Crit, spell haste proc), Indomitable Primal Diamond (+324 Stamina, 20% damage reduction proc).

Chapter IV - Celestial Blessings

Here you must face the Celestial Trials, role-specific solo challenges blessed by Pandaria’s guardians.

Quest / StepRequirementReward
Celestial BlessingsTravel to each Celestial temple and speak with themUnlocks trial
Trial of the CelestialsComplete ONE challenge based on your role: DPS (Xuen or Yu’lon), Tank (Niuzao), Healer (Chi-Ji)Unlocks epic cloak

Cloak Options: Tigerfang Wrap (Agility DPS), Tigerclaw Cape (Strength DPS), Oxhoof Greatcloak (Tank), Oxhorn Bladebreaker (Tank alternative), Jadefire Drape (Caster DPS), Cranewing Cloak (Healer). Extra cloaks can be purchased from the Quartermaster for gold.

Chapter V - Judgment of the Black Prince

The final chapter takes you to the Timeless Isle and transforms your epic cloak into its legendary form.

Quest / StepRequirementReward
Secrets of the Timeless IsleCollect 5,000 Timeless CoinsProgress
The Emperor’s WayDefeat all four Celestial world bosses on the Timeless IsleProgress
A Pandaren LegendSpeak with WrathionTimeless Essence of the Black Dragonflight (Cloak Upgrade)
Final QuestDefeat Garrosh Hellscream in Siege of OrgrimmarLegendary Cloak + Achievement + storyline end

Legendary Cloaks: Fen-Yu, Fury of Xuen (Agility DPS), Gong-Lu, Strength of Xuen (Strength DPS), Qian-Le, Courage of Niuzao (Tank), Qian-Ying, Fortitude of Niuzao (Tank alternative), Xing-Ho, Breath of Yu’lon (Caster DPS), Jina-Kang, Kindness of Chi-Ji (Healer). Legendary effects include powerful procs like Flurry of Xuen, Spirit of Chi-Ji, or Endurance of Niuzao.

Tips & Tricks

The MoP Legendary Cloak questline is a long grind, and the difference between finishing it smoothly and burning out usually comes down to preparation. Here are some practical tips to make the whole journey easier:

  • Reputation with the Black Prince is one of the first walls players hit. Instead of farming solo, bring a group into zones like the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, the Dread Wastes, or Townlong Steppes where mogu and mantid mobs spawn in large packs.
  • Valor farming is another hurdle. Because there’s a weekly cap, you can’t just brute force all 3,000 points at once. The best strategy is to plan ahead and spread the grind across dungeons, scenarios, and raids each week.
  • Celestial Trials in Chapter IV can be intimidating the first time. Go in prepared: read up on your role’s mechanics, bring flasks and food buffs, and practice interrupts.
  • Materials and raid drops should be prepared early. For Chapter III you’ll need Trillium Bars (crafted by alchemists or smelted by miners). Stockpiling them before you even hit that phase will save you a headache when everyone else is buying them up.
  • Finally, for Chapter V on the Timeless Isle, start farming Timeless Coins as soon as you can. You’ll need 5,000 for Wrathion’s quest, and those coins don’t come instantly. Daily events, rare mob hunting, and chest runs across the island are the most efficient ways to gather them. Doing this early means you won’t be rushing at the last minute when the final chapter unlocks.

Transmog

Every class and spec gets access to a different cloak model tied to the Celestials: fiery wings for Xuen, jade dragon energy for Yu’lon, glowing feathers for Chi-Ji, or the heavy ox-horn style of Niuzao. Once you complete the storyline and earn your first cloak, you can purchase additional variants from the Blacktalon Quartermaster in the Veiled Stair. This allows you to collect all six designs. Since the Ordos unlock is account-wide, you only need to finish the questline once, but transmog enthusiasts often go back for the full set of cloaks.

Final Thoughts

Wrathion’s storyline takes you through every corner of Pandaria, asking you to prove yourself in raids, PvP, reputation farms, and even one-on-one Celestial challenges. It gives you raw power, unlocks Ordos on the Timeless Isle, and lives on as a permanent part of your Transmog collection.

FAQ

How to get the MoP Legendary Cloak in Classic?

Start Wrathion’s questline at the Tavern in the Mists (Veiled Stair) and progress through all five chapters across MoP Classic phases.

Does the Legendary Cloak unlock Ordos?

Yes. Once any character completes the questline and upgrades to a Legendary Cloak, all your alts can access Ordos on the Timeless Isle.

Is the MoP Legendary Cloak Transmog permanent?

Yes. Once obtained, all variants are available for Transmog, even outside Pandaria content.

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