Start with our overview of Wrath factions and reputations, then read below for more details on each.
Alliance Vanguard
The Alliance Vanguard are forces of the Alliance out in the cold continent of Northrend. The Vanguard encompasses four factions in total: Explorers’ League, Frostborn, Silver Covenant, and Valiance Expedition. Each time you do a quest that earns reputation for one of those four factions, half of the reputation earned counts towards both the individual faction and the Alliance Vanguard. For example, if you do a quest that gives 500 reputation for the Frostborn, you’ll also earn 250 reputation for the Alliance Vanguard and 500 for the Frostborn.Reputation Rewards
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Argent Crusade
In order to fight the Lich King the Argent Dawn, the Knights of the Silver Hand, and some members of the Scarlet Crusade banded together and formed the Argent Crusade. Tirion Fordring leads the group in Northrend as they battle again Arthas and his dark forces.Reputation Rewards
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The Explorers’ League, often times referred to as the Explorers’ Guild, is a group of Dwarves committed to discovering their origins. The League is out in force around various dig sites in Kalimdor, the Eastern Kingdom, and Outland. They have now made their way to Northrend and are pursuing mysteries of their creator.The Explorers' League is part of the Alliance Vanguard, and thus has no quest rewards itself. However all reputation earned counts in part towards your reputation with the Alliance Vanguard.
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Frenzyheart Tribe
Out in the wilds of Scholazar Basin the wolvers of the Frenzyheart Tribe will give you their riches if you become revered or exalted. They are at war with the peace loving Oracles near-by. You can choose either one via a series of quests. And you can, if you want, switch factions by starting over at friendly with one and hated by the other.Reputation Rewards
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The Horde Expedition are forces of the Horde out in the cold continent of Northrend. The Expedition encompasses four factions in total: The Hand of Vengeance, The Taunka, Warsong Offensive, The Sunreavers. Each time you do a quest that earns reputation for one of those four factions, half of the reputation earned counts towards both the individual faction and the Horde Expedition. For example, if you do a quest that gives 500 reputation for the Taunka, you’ll also earn 250 reputation for the Horde Expedition and 500 for the Taunka.Reputation Rewards
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Kirin Tor
The Kirin Tor are the fabled keepers of Dalaran. They are in Northrend fighting Arthas and his undead forces. The Kirin Tor are made up of many legendary figures, including Rhonin, Aethas Sunreaver, Varoth, and Antonidas.Through championing you can earn reputation with the Kirin Tor. You can also gain reputation by turning in the dungeon daily quests, doing the daily cooking quest, and doing other various tasks throughout Northrend.
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- Death Knights
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No longer under the influence of the Lich King, Death Knights banded together and formed the Knights of the Ebon Blade. They are based out of Archeus: The Ebon Hold in the Eastern Plaguelands. When you create a Death Knight you get to meet several key players after you’ve done the opening events.Reputation Rewards
Other Information
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