The highly anticipated Manaforge Omega raid in World of Warcraft Patch 11.2 introduces a unique Renown progression system called the Manaforge Vandals. This faction offers players various buffs, convenience features, and exclusive rewards as they advance through its 15-tier track. Players can begin earning reputation with this faction once the raid becomes available shortly after the update's launch.

Patch 11.2, titled Ghosts of K'aresh, transports players to the shattered homeworld of the Ethereals and Brokers. The storyline culminates in an epic confrontation against the Shadowguard, who aim to resurrect Dimensius, the All-Devouring, within the Manaforge Omega raid.

Similar to previous raid Renown tracks like Liberation of Undermine, the Manaforge Vandals represent a group of K’areshi rebels determined to overthrow Nexus-King Salhadaar and his Shadowguard forces. Their methods include sabotage and unconventional tactics, reflecting their desperate struggle. As players progress through the Renown tiers, they unlock various benefits:

• Raid skips and teleportation options
• Quality-of-life improvements like in-raid auctioneers
• Combat buffs (damage, healing, and movement speed)
• Exclusive cosmetics including pets, mounts, and titles

Manaforge Vandals Renown Rewards

While the exact reputation gain rates remain unspecified, players can expect to earn Renown by defeating enemies and bosses within Manaforge Omega. Similar to previous systems like the Galagio Loyalty Rewards Club, progression will likely be timegated weekly. However, with only 15 tiers compared to previous 20-tier systems, players may complete this track significantly faster.

The Manaforge Vandals system continues Blizzard's trend of refining raid progression mechanics, following systems like the Nerub-ar Finery from The War Within Season 1 and the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club from Season 2. This design philosophy suggests similar systems may appear in future expansions like World of Warcraft: Midnight.

Patch 11.2 introduces a second Renown faction called the K’aresh Trust, focusing on overworld activities. Similar to the Cartels of Undermine from Patch 11.1, this faction offers rewards for exploration and world content in K’aresh. Together with the Manaforge Vandals, these systems ensure Ghosts of K’aresh provides ample content for all types of players.