Prior to Dragonflight, professions in World of Warcraft remained largely unchanged for years, but the latest expansion has introduced a complete overhaul and enhancement of the profession system. In this expansion, the Dragon Shard of Knowledge emerges as a crucial item that streamlines your profession advancement by enabling you to gain Profession Knowledge in your chosen field.
Your profession development is primarily influenced by two factors beyond standard leveling: profession specializations and Profession Knowledge. Each profession typically features three to four specialization options, unlockable at levels 25, 50, and 100. To access the benefits these specializations provide, you’ll need to accumulate Profession Knowledge. This can be acquired through various activities, such as crafting new items, gathering herbs and ores, or discovering chests throughout different zones.
While numerous methods exist for obtaining Profession Knowledge, the Dragon Shard of Knowledge stands out as one of the most efficient and accessible approaches. This guide covers all essential aspects of Dragon Shard Knowledge, including its nature, acquisition methods, knowledge point yields per shard, and turn-in locations.
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How to unlock Dragon Shard of Knowledge in WoW Dragonflight
To begin collecting Dragon Shards of Knowledge, you must first complete a prerequisite quest. This involves finishing the profession quest “A Worthy Hunt” in the Ohn’ahran Plains. Upon completion, you’ll receive the Khadin’s Wisdom buff, enabling you to discover Dragon Shards of Knowledge throughout the Dragon Isles. The initial questline begins with “A Gift for Miguel” at the Ruby Life Pools in the Waking Shores.
Where to get Dragon Shard of Knowledge in WoW Dragonflight
Dragon Shards of Knowledge can be obtained through various means, including quest rewards, drops from dungeon and raid encounters, and discoveries in open-world chests. However, the shards themselves don’t directly grant Profession Knowledge; they must be delivered to a specific NPC in Ohn’ahran Plains for conversion.
Dragonflight offers multiple sources for Dragon Shards of Knowledge, with your first shard coming from the “A Worthy Hunt” quest completion. Following this, you can engage in profession-specific repeatable quests that reward one Profession Knowledge point and 25 Artisan’s Mettle. Open-world treasures serve as another reliable source for these shards. Additionally, completing achievements such as Dragon Isles Crafting Order Apprentice, Dragon Isles Crafting Order Journeyman, and Dragon Isles Crafting Order Master each yield ten Dragon Shards of Knowledge.
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Each Dragon Shard of Knowledge provides a single Profession Knowledge point. When you submit these shards, you have the flexibility to choose which of your professions receives the Knowledge point.
Dragon Shards of Knowledge turn-in location in WoW Dragonflight
To convert your collected Dragon Shards of Knowledge, you’ll need to visit Khadin, who resides in Khadin’s Cave situated northwest of Maruukai in the Ohn’ahran Plains. You can find Khadin specifically at coordinates [52.14, 33.55] within the Ohn’ahran Plains region.