Understanding the Hydraxian Waterlords
The Hydraxian Waterlords are a faction of water elementals led by Duke Hydraxis, sworn enemies of Ragnaros and his fiery minions. Gaining reputation with this faction is crucial for accessing the final bosses in the Molten Core raid and obtaining valuable items like the Aqual Quintessence and Eternal Quintessence.
Starting Your Reputation Journey
Players begin at Friendly status with the Hydraxian Waterlords. To progress further, you’ll need to earn additional reputation:
Honored: 6,000 reputation
Revered: 12,000 reputation
Exalted: 21,000 reputation
Efficient Reputation Farming Methods
Open World Elementals
Desert Rumbler and Dust Stormer in Silithus (5 rep each)
Greater Obsidian Elemental in Burning Steppes (5 rep each)
Huricanian in Silithus (25 rep, up to Revered)
Dungeon Bosses
Lord Incendius in Blackrock Depths (15 rep)
Pyroguard Emberseer in Upper Blackrock Spire (20 rep)
Molten Core Raid
All bosses and trash mobs provide reputation
Only source of reputation beyond Revered status
Questing for Reputation
While quests from Duke Hydraxis are available, most do not award reputation directly. However, completing the quest chain is necessary for obtaining the Aqual Quintessence. The final quest, “A Hero’s Reward,” grants 200 reputation.
Season of Discovery Additions
In the Season of Discovery, players can earn additional reputation through:
Daily quests for the Blackrock Eruption event
New rewards, including the Hydraxian Coronation cloak enchantment and the epic trinket Duke’s Domain
Tips for Efficient Reputation Grinding
Focus on open-world elementals until Honored
Incorporate dungeon boss kills into your routine
Participate in Molten Core raids regularly
Take advantage of Season of Discovery daily quests
Prioritize killing Huricanian in Silithus for its higher reputation yield
By following these strategies, you can optimize your Hydraxian Waterlords reputation gains and unlock valuable rewards more quickly.