WoW The War Within Darkmoon Faire explained (September guide)

The Darkmoon Faire is here.

Darkmoon Faire rewards in WoW
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The Darkmoon Faire returns to World of Warcraft through The War Within, featuring Warband-transferable currency that applies to Darkmoon prize tickets.

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Take a break from The War Within campaign or the monotony of quests to play games at the WoW Darkmoon Faire. Dropping once a month, there’s something for everyone: The Darkmoon Faire has rewards like unique transmogs, toys, pets, and mounts. Most players attend the faire to boost professions through a series of quests.

Patch 11.0 introduced Warbands to WoW. Darkmoon Faire prize tickets are classified as Warband currency, which you can share with several alternate characters.

Where is WoW Darkmoon Faire located in The War Within?

Festival colors and lights hang from orange, purple, and green carousel at Darkmoon Faire in WoW
Earn a variety of rewards and have fun doing it. Image via Blizzard

The location of The War Within Darkmoon Faire is the Southern Darkmoon Island. Portals used to get there are different for Alliance and Horde players.

  • Alliance portal: Outside Goldshire in Elywnn Forest, coordinates are 41 and 69
  • Horde portal: South of Thunder Bluff in Mulgore, coordinates are 36 and 36

What are the next The War Within Darkmoon Faire dates?

The Darkmoon Faire returns to WoW following the global launch of The War Within. Dates for the event are Sept. 1 to 7. This is the first Darkmoon Faire in the new expansion. The event drops once a month for a week, usually at the start of a month.

WoW Darkmoon Faire profession quest rewards and shopping list in TWW

Profession quests are back with the return of the Darkmoon Faire in The War Within. Here are the rewards you may earn through any profession quest.

  • Plus-two Khaz Algar profession skill
  • Plus-three Khaz Algar profession knowledge

With the launch of TWW, quests no longer offer Artisan’s Activity as a reward. Quests will still reward skill and knowledge for Dragonflight.

What are the Darkmoon Faire profession quest shopping list items?

Completing Darkmoon Faire profession quests requires specific ingredients you won’t find on Southern Darkmoon Island. Here’s the profession shopping list for September.

WoW professionShopping list Darkmoon Faire items
AlchemyFive Moonberry Juice
Five Fizzy Faire Drink
InscriptionFive Light Parchment
Leatherworking10 Shiny Bauble
Five Course Thread
Five Blue Dye
TailoringOne Course Thread
One Red Dye
One Blue Dye
CookingFive Simple Flour

How to earn reputation and XP buffs at TWW Darkmoon Faire

The September Darkmoon Faire provides all players a chance to earn 10 percent more experience and reputation buffs through the purchase of a Darkmoon Top Hat. You’ll also need to ride the Darkmoon roller coaster or the carousel.

Players who haven’t completed The War Within campaign yet or are still working through all the side quests scattered through the four zones of Khaz Algar can benefit greatly from the Darkmoon Top Hat. Completing these particular WoW tasks with the Darkmoon buff earns you renown rewards for each of the four zones.

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