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All of the latest Mists of Pandaria newsPatch 4.2: Crystallized Firestone makes gear heroic
by Matthew Rossi 
Jun 1st 2011 at 3:00PM
What's interesting about this system is that it affects items that don't even drop in the Firelands, especially the difficult-to-upgrade relics like the Hardheart Relic that makes my shaman scream "Me want!" like a caveman. Since relics are usually a valor point purchase, this makes them difficult (if not impossible) to upgrade, in comparison to other items. In general, this whole system is currently only in place to upgrade 21 items, but with some of those items being weapons or armor pieces, we may see more soon. It makes me remember Sunmotes and the Sunwell Plateau's exchange system. Crystallized Firestone definitely seems like the next iteration.
Also new on the test realms: The Avengers of Hyjal have a new strength DPS trinket. Looks like new itemization is being implemented as we speak.
The news is already rolling out for the upcoming WoW Patch 4.2! Preview the new Firelands raid, marvel at the new legendary staff, and get the inside scoop on new quest hubs -- plus new Tier 12 armor!Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, News items, Raiding, Cataclysm
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
RogueJedi86 Jun 1st 2011 5:51PM
Wouldn't it cool if they could extend this to upgrade ANY item to max heroic level? Imagine upgrading your Smite's Mighty Hammer to Heroic Tier 12 levels. It'd be like a cosmetic gear system except with actual stats since it'd make cool looking items badass. I'm sure we can all think of a few cool-looking low level items we'd love to see made max level.
Haimdall Jun 1st 2011 6:36PM
Wolfslayer Sniper Rifle. BI
Zenith Jun 2nd 2011 5:57AM
Hmm, I wonder if the Firestone I made with my lock(along with the spellstone) the day before the spell was removed will 'crystallize' the day 4.2 hits :p