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InWorld of Warcraft Classic: Season of Discovery, some of thebiggest changes to the vanilla formulacome via the new Rune Engraving system. Warriors have never particularly struggled inWoW(except early levels, and inWoW Hardcore), and the new Warrior Runes players can discover add nothing but power to an already formidable class.
In Phase One, there were a total 12 SoD Warrior Runes, available for the Chest, Legs, and Gloves slots. In Phase Two, six more Warrior Runes were added for the Boots and Belt slots, making for a total of eighteen across all five. This guide details both the effects and locations of all Warrior SoD Runes added in Phase One and Phase Two.
Updated July 21, 2025 by Erik Petrovich: As players prepare to enter the third phase, and pick up new Runes, Phase 1 SoD Warrior Runes and Phase 2 SoD Warrior Runes aren’t going anywhere. Though we don’t yet know if there will be an easier way to get the first two phases' Runes in P3, the original methods to get Warrior Runes from SoD hase One and Two should still work. What hasn’t remained the same. throughout the numerous WoW SoD patches. are the specific effects of the P1 and P2 SoD Warrior Runes. This guide has been updated to specifically list all Runes available in the first two SoD Phases for Warriors, and will no longer be updated to include later phases' runes. Additionally, the effects of these Runes have been updated to match their current in-game effects accurately, as of the publish date.
To preserve the sense of mystery intended for the Season of Discovery, each P1/P2 SoD Warrior Rune location is hidden by default. Open the “Click to Reveal” box to show details on how to get all Phase One and Phase Two Warrior Runes in SoD.
Blood Frenzy, Flagellation, Raging Blow, & Warbringer
Flagellation Rune
All characters must go to the crypt in Raven Hill, and pick up the Decrepit Phylactery. Leave the crypt and enter another one to the west to find a unique NPC called Slumbering Bones. Use the Phylactery on the NPC to summon an elite enemy that drops the Rune on defeat.
Raging Blow Rune
All characters must find the Dragonslayer’s Shield, the Dragonslayer’s Lance, and the Dragonslayer’s Helm from various Elite Enemies throughout Azeroth, and bring them to Alonso, Knight Errant in southern Ashenvale near the Stonetalon entrance.
TheDragonslayer’s Shieldcan be found next to the elite Gath’ilzogg in Redridge Mountains
TheDragonslayer’s Lancecan be found in Dun Modr in the Wetlands, being sold for 75s by the Dark Iron Entrepreneur
TheDragonslayer’s Helmcan be found in the Commander Springvale boss room in Shadowfang Keep
It appears that this quest works for Horde players, too, despite taking place mostly in Alliance territory.
Blood Frenzy Rune
All characters must defeat the elite Wandering Swordsman, a relatively infrequent spawn that wanders around each Starting Zone. Easier to find with a group of Warriors tracking him down.
Warbringer Rune
Purchased from Grizzby in the Ratchet Inn after completing a series of quests requiring several items – 24 Fish Oil, 20 Dark Iron Ordinance, and 16 Shredder Turbochargers. Players have at least 5 Gold to interact with Grizzby.
Consumed by Rage, Frenzied Assault, & Furious Thunder
Consumed By Rage Rune
All characters must defeat the elite enemy Carrodin, found deep in the cave that borders Loch Modan and the Wetlands
Frenzied Assault Rune
All characters must head to an Inn in either their starting town or capitol city. Here, speak with the innkeeper to learn of a local disturbed of the peace – find them, defeat them, then head back to earn this Rune.
Alliancecharacters can find this quest in Stormwind’s Park, the inn in Dolanaar in Teldrassil, or the Ironforge Inn.
Hordecharacters can find this quest in The Drag in Orgrimmar, the inn in Brill in Tirisfal Glades, or the inn in Thunder Bluff
Furious Thunder Rune
Alliancecharacters must kill Fyodi or Lurkmane in Dun Morogh, Goldtooth or Mother Fang in Elwynn Forest, or loot it in the Gnarlpine Cache found in the Furbolg Den in Teldrassil
Hordecharacters must kill Gazz’uz, Sarkoth, or Zalazane in Durotar, Mazszranache, Arra’chea, or Lurkmane in Mulgore, or Gillgar in northern Tirisfal Glades
Devatate, Endless Rage, Quick Strike, Single-Minded Fury, & Victory Rush
Victory Rush Rune
Allianceplayers can open a hidden cache in the Echo Ridge Mine, complete the quest Amidst The Shadowed Webs in Teldrassil, or kill Frostmane Trolls for The Lost Rune quest
Hordeplayers can loot the Hidden Cache in the Valley of Trials, open the Bristleback Loot Cache in the Bramble Ravine in Mulgore, or open the Lost Stash in the spider cave in the starting zone for Undead
Devastate Rune
All characters must kill certain monster enemies and collect their heads to earn this Rune. Different races require different monsters to be slain.
Humancharacters must collect heads from Kobolds, Murlocs, and Gnolls. Then, bring them to the Monster Hunter in Stormwind.
Dwarf and Gnomecharacters must collect heads from Troggs, Trolls, and Wendigo. Then, bring them to the Monster Hunter in Kharanos.
Night Elfcharacters must collect heads from Tigers, Owls, and Spiders. Then, bring them to the Monster Hunter in Darnassus.
Forsakencharacters must collect heads from Bats, Murlocs, and Gnolls. Then, bring them to the Monster Hunter in the Undercity.
Orc and Trollcharacters must collect heads from Quillboar, Harpies, and Centaur. Then, bring them to the Monster Hunter in Razor Hill.
Taurencharacters must collect heads from Quillboar, Harpies, and Gnolls. Then, bring them to the Monster Hunter in Bloodhoof Village.
Quick Strike Rune
Allianceplayers can kill Defias enemies to get the Gillsbane weapon. Equip it, then kill Murlocs with it to get the Soul Of The Sea. Head south to find a Medusa statue, and interact with it to spawn a Level 20 enemy that drops the Rune.
Hordeplayers must purchase a Fishing Harpoon in Ratchet and look for the elite shark Bruuz near the docks. Spear the shark with the Harpoon and kill the elite to get the Rune.
Single-Minded Fury Rune
Purchased from Waylaid Supply vendors after reaching Honored with the new faction, the Azeroth Commerce Authority/Durotar Supply and Logistics.
Endless Rage Rune
Alliancecharacters can defeat Old Murk-Eye in Westfall, or Lady Sedorax in Darkshore, to get this Rune.
Hordecharacters must look for The Horde Warbanner near the Crossroads. Pick this up, then walk to Northwatch Hold to the southeast. Replace the Alliance Banner at the top of Northwatch Hold and defeat the enemy that is summoned.
Focused Rage, Precise Timing, & Blood Surge
Focused Rage Rune
To get the Focused Rage Rune, head to the Arathi Highlands and travel to the southeasternmost area of the mainland, at Witherbark Village. Kill trolls in Witherbark Village to get a Witherbark Mallet. Bring this to the end of Witherbark Cave, and ring the Witherbark Gong with this hammer. A Level 35 elite named Witherbark Goliath will spawn with two other enemies. Kill the adds first, then kill the Goliath to get the Rune of Focused Rage.
Precise Timing Rune
The Rune of Precision (and the Precise Timing Rune) unlocks via the Phase Two Dark Rider questline. To begin, head to Ariden’s Camp in Deadwind Pass at around (52, 34.5) in the zone. Talk to the Dalaran Agent at the camp to get Ariden’s Sigil. He will ask you to recover seven Dalaran Relics from Dark Riders throughout Azeroth. Each of the Dark Riders is about as difficult as a Dungeon boss at 40, but because all classes have one Rune tied to the SoD Dark Rider, it’s not too hard to get a five to ten-man group together.
The Dark Riders can be found in Duskwood, Deadwind Pass, Swamp of Sorrows, Badlands, The Barrens, Desolace, and the Arathi Highlands. After killing each one, head back to the Dalaran Agent and give him the recovered Dalaran Relics. After completing each quest (which reward about 1.5g at Level 40), the Agent will give you a bag containing the Rune.
Blood Surge Rune
To get the Rune of Blood Surge, head to Stromgarde in the Arathi Highlands or the Alterac Mountains and look for Boulderfist or Crushridge Ogres. You need to kill Maulers and Mages to get an Illegible Recipe, which starts a quest titled Anyone Can Cook. After getting the item, look for an NPC named Skonk at the base of the mountains just to the west of Witherbark Village in Arathi. Talk to Skonk to get the next quest, A Quick Grocery Run, and collect the recipe ingredients.
To getHybrid Haunch, kill Wild Gryphons north of Durnholde Keep in Hillsbrad
To getSmuggler’s Spice Blend,loot a Sealed Barrel in the Arathi Highlands on the shoreline south of Stromgarde Keep
To getBalmy Brew, head to Angor Fortress in the Badlands and look for a Tapped Shadowforge Keg in the basement
Finally, getViscous Venomby killing Deathstrike Tarantulas, found southeast from Stonard in the Swamp of Sorrows.
When you get all four ingredients, return to Skonk, who will turn hostile. Defeat Skonk to get the Rune of Blood Surge.
Enraged Regeneration, Rallying Cry, & Intervene
Enraged Regeneration Rune
The Rune of Healing Rage, which unlocks Enraged Regeneration, can be unlocked if youhead to Desolace and look for an extinguished Campfire just northwest of the Kodo Graveyard (slightly north of the “D” in “Kodo” on the map). Pick up the quest Highway Robbery, then go directly northwest to find Kormek’s Hut on the ridge overlooking the graveyard. Turn in Highway Robbery, pick up the next quest On The Lam, then head to Booty Bay.
In the Inn, talk to Tokal to continue the questline and pick up Cherry For Your Thoughts. Purchase some Cherry Grog from the barkeep and give it to her to continue onto the next part, No Honor Among Thieves.
Go to the border of the Wetlands and the Arathi Highlands and look for a boat underneath the Thandol Span bridge. Jump down into the water and interact with this boat to teleport to the far eastern shore of the Highlands. Talk to Illari Duskfeather, choose either Dialogue option, and kill her to get Illari’s Key. Open the nearby Illari’s Loot Cache to get the Rune.
Rallying Cry Rune
The Rallying Cry Rune, awarded via the Rune of the Commander, is unlocked by defeating aWandering Swordsmanwho roams the Badlands. Just like earlier Warrior Rune quests involving the Wandering Swordsman, all you have to do is kill him and loot him.
Intervene Rune
To unlock the Rune of Intervention, head to Thousand Needles, and go all the way to the southwest corner of the Shimmering Flats (further west than the entrance to Tanaris). You should find three Combat Dummies in this area. One after the other from the left to right, use the Execute ability on the first Combat Dummy (with the 2H-wielding Warrior statue), the Taunt ability on the second Combat Dummy (with the dual-wielding Dwarf), and the Shield Bash ability on the last Combat Dummy (with the Shield). You will learn Intervene Rune after correctly performing these actions in this order.
