- Conquest of Azeroth Heirlooms: Account-bound items that scale dynamically with your level, providing up to a +10% EXP bonus per armor piece and +20% EXP on two-handed weapons [2].
- S9 Update: The old two-tier upgrade system is removed; all heirlooms are fully maxed out at the time of purchase [1].
- Full Slot Coverage: Shields, off-hands, relics, and ranged weapons are now fully covered, leaving no empty equipment slots [1].
- Trial Compatibility: Heirlooms can be used inside Ironman, Hardcore, Nightmare, and Prestige trials [3].
- Bronzebeard Rule: You must have at least one level 60 character leveled normally on the server before equipping heirlooms on your alts.
Conquest of Azeroth Heirlooms: 2026 System Overview
Heirlooms in Project Ascension's Conquest of Azeroth have undergone massive overhauls. Navigating the level-scaling system and optimizing your custom class builds requires a solid understanding of how these powerful scaling items function. Heirlooms are account-bound items that scale with your character's level, offering competitive stats that sit comfortably between uncommon (green) and rare (blue) quality as you level up.
Their true power lies in two features: permanent enchantment retention (enchants scale down but never disappear when you level up) and massive experience point boosts.
EXP Acceleration
- +10% EXP per armor slot [2]
- +20% EXP for 2H weapons [2]
- Speeds up prestige cycles
Dynamic Scaling
- Automatically scales 1 to 60 [1]
- No manual upgrade tokens [1]
- Adapts armor type at level 40
Trial Integration
- Usable in Hardcore & Ironman [3]
- Keeps custom enchants intact
- Account-wide vanity delivery
You can apply high-level enchantments to your heirlooms at level 1. While powerful enchants like Crusader will remain dormant early on, they automatically activate the moment your character reaches the appropriate level milestone (e.g., level 30 for Crusader).
How to Acquire Heirlooms Fast
Acquiring your heirloom set requires gathering specific currencies. Depending on your playstyle, you can farm these currencies in-game or purchase them directly.
| Acquisition Method | Primary Currency | Cost Per Piece | Best Farming Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian of Time | Runes of Ascension | 75,000 - 192,000 | Complete daily callboards and scaling LFG dungeons |
| Chromie (Prestige) | Tokens of Prestige | 375 - 1,200 | Complete Prestige Trials and world events |
| Donation Shop | Donator Points (DP) | Varies (Bundles available) | Webstore support or purchasing Bazaar tokens with gold |
If you play on the Bronzebeard server, you cannot use heirlooms to level your very first character. You must complete the journey to level 60 normally first. Once you have a level 60 character, the heirloom system unlocks for all subsequent alt characters.
All Heirloom Sets & Stat Distributions
Conquest of Azeroth features specialized heirloom sets tailored to different class archetypes. Because armor types (such as Mail and Plate) shift at level 40, these sets dynamically upgrade their armor values to match your class requirements.
Champion’s Battlegear (Physical DPS)
Designed for physical damage dealers such as Hunters or physical-scaling custom specs.
- Key Stats: Agility, Attack Power, Haste, Hit Rating, Intellect, Stamina.
- Armor Scaling: Functions as Leather from levels 1–39, automatically upgrades to Mail at level 40.
Stained Shadowcraft (Agility/Melee DPS)
Optimized for high-mobility melee specs.
- Key Stats: Agility, Attack Power, Critical Strike, Haste, Hit, Stamina.
- Armor Type: Leather.
Mystical Elements (Caster/Healer Hybrid)
Best suited for elemental and restoration hybrid specs.
- Key Stats: Intellect, Spell Power, Haste, Mp5, Stamina.
- Armor Scaling: Functions as Leather from levels 1–39, automatically upgrades to Mail at level 40.
Battlegear of Valor (Strength DPS)
Designed for frontline plate-wearing damage specs.
- Key Stats: Strength, Critical Strike, Haste, Hit, Stamina.
- Armor Scaling: Functions as Mail from levels 1–39, automatically upgrades to Plate at level 40.
Tattered Dreadmist (Spell DPS/Cloth)
The premier choice for pure casters.
- Key Stats: Spell Power, Intellect, Haste, Hit, Spirit, Stamina.
- Armor Type: Cloth.
Burnished Armor of Might (Tanking)
The definitive set for frontline tanks.
- Key Stats: Strength, Block Value, Defense, Dodge, Hit, Stamina.
- Armor Scaling: Functions as Mail from levels 1–39, automatically upgrades to Plate at level 40.
Preened Ironfeather (Caster/Druid)
Excellent for mana-based caster classes.
- Key Stats: Spell Power, Intellect, Critical Strike, Spirit, Stamina.
- Armor Type: Leather.
| Heirloom Piece | Runes of Ascension | Tokens of Prestige | DP Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloaks (All Sets) | 75,000 | 375 | -- |
| Belts (All Sets) | 75,000 | 375 | -- |
| Preened Ironfeather Chest | 192,000 | 1,200 | 25 |
| Swift Hand of Justice | 80,000 | 500 | 25 |
| Insignia of the Alliance/Horde | 80,000 | 500 | 25 |
You never need to mail heirlooms between your characters. Simply open the Vanity Tab on any alternate character and click Deliver Item to generate a brand-new copy of your owned heirloom directly into your inventory.
Step-by-Step Heirloom Speed Leveling Setup
To maximize your leveling speed in Conquest of Azeroth, follow this optimized setup process.
Unlock Your First Level 60
Complete your first normal leveling run to level 60 on your home realm to lift the heirloom restriction.
Gather Runes and Tokens
Farm daily callboards and scaling dungeons on your main character to hoard Runes of Ascension and Tokens of Prestige.
Purchase the Core XP Pieces
Prioritize buying the Chest, Shoulders, Cloak, and Weapons first, as these are the specific slots that grant raw experience bonuses.
Apply Low-Level Scaling Enchants
Apply powerful enchants to your heirlooms. Use stat enchants on your chest, cloaks, and weapons to make early-game combat trivial.
Reclaim on Your Alts
Log into your new custom class alt, open the Vanity Tab, and click 'Deliver' to instantly equip your fully enchanted, scaling gear.
Speed Leveling Milestones
Use this checklist to track your progression and ensure you are utilizing your heirlooms to their maximum potential.
Leveling Optimization Goals:
- Reach level 60 on your main character to unlock alt heirloom usage
- Acquire a full 4-piece heirloom armor set for the +40% EXP boost
- Obtain a two-handed heirloom weapon (or dual-wield daggers) for an additional +20% EXP
- Enchant all heirloom gear with scaling stats before delivering to alts
- Sync your vanity collection if transferring items across seasonal realms
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there new heirlooms in Conquest of Azeroth?
Yes. Project Ascension has introduced full-slot heirloom coverage, including shields, off-hands, relics, and ranged weapons, while removing the old manual upgrade system entirely.
Q: Do heirlooms still give XP after level 60?
Yes. The experience bonus continues to apply all the way up to the current expansion level cap on the active realm.
Q: Can I use heirlooms in Hardcore or Ironman trials?
Yes. All major trial modes, including Hardcore, Ironman, and Nightmare, allow players to utilize their heirlooms for both stats and experience boosts.
Q: What happens to my experience bonus if I use the Resolute trial?
While you can still equip your heirlooms for their scaling stats and enchantments during a Resolute trial, the experience gain bonus will be deactivated.