Gaining reputation with the Champions of Azeroth in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth expansion is a common goal for players. One item that often comes up in discussions about speeding up this process is the “Contract: Champions of Azeroth”. Players frequently ask: does the rep gain for Champions of Azeroth auto apply when using this contract? Let’s delve into how this contract works and whether it automatically boosts your reputation gains.
The “Contract: Champions of Azeroth” is a Battle for Azeroth item crafted by players with the Inscription profession. This contract, when used, applies a buff to your character for 7 days. The primary function of this buff is to grant you an additional 10 reputation with the Champions of Azeroth faction each time you complete a World Quest in Kul Tiras or Zandalar.
So, yes, the rep gain is automatically applied. Once you have the contract active (by using the item and gaining the buff), you don’t need to do anything extra. As you complete World Quests in the Battle for Azeroth zones of Kul Tiras and Zandalar, you will automatically see a bonus reputation gain of 10 added to your Champions of Azeroth standing, in addition to the regular reputation rewards for that World Quest.
It’s important to understand a few key details about how this auto-applied reputation gain functions:
- Duration: The buff from the “Contract: Champions of Azeroth” lasts for 7 days. After this period, you will need to use another contract to continue receiving the bonus reputation. Initially, these contracts were permanent, but a hotfix in September 2018 changed them to have a 7-day duration.
- Scope: The contract works for World Quests completed in Kul Tiras and Zandalar. It doesn’t matter which faction the World Quest is actually for; as long as it’s a World Quest in these zones, you’ll get the +10 Champions of Azeroth reputation. However, it’s crucial to note that it does not apply to Legion World Quests or daily quests found in later patches like Mechagon or Nazjatar.
- Non-Stacking: Using multiple “Contract: Champions of Azeroth” items, even one after another, will not stack the reputation bonus. You will only receive the +10 reputation bonus once per World Quest completion while the buff is active.
- Removable Buff: The buff is removable. If you decide you no longer want the Champions of Azeroth reputation bonus, you can right-click the buff icon to remove it. Be careful not to remove it accidentally, especially if you purchased the contract from the Auction House.
- Zone Restrictions: The reputation bonus only applies in Battle for Azeroth zones (Kul Tiras and Zandalar). Venture outside of these zones into older areas, and the contract will not grant the bonus reputation for any World Quests you might find there. Some players have even reported the buff being temporarily suppressed or removed when entering non-BfA zones, so it’s best to remain in Kul Tiras or Zandalar to ensure consistent application.
While a bonus of 10 reputation per World Quest might seem small, it can accumulate over time, especially if you are actively completing World Quests for other rewards or progression. For players aiming for achievements like Pathfinder, which requires reputation with various factions including Champions of Azeroth, every bit of extra reputation gain helps. Even though some players feel the bonus isn’t significant enough to justify the cost of the contract, particularly in terms of gold, it’s still a readily available method to slightly accelerate your Champions of Azeroth reputation grind simply by continuing to do World Quests as you normally would.
In conclusion, the reputation gain for the Champions of Azeroth does auto apply when you have the relevant contract active. It’s a passive bonus triggered by completing World Quests in Battle for Azeroth zones, offering a small but consistent boost to your reputation gains with this faction.
