What is Merchant Favor
Exclusive commercial currency in Forever (Currency ID 3402), earned alongside faction trade rep, used to purchase potent crafting recipes, modified elixirs, specialized engineering devices, and profession knowledge certifications across all professions. Manual
Database adds: Forever introduces 317 new crafting recipes not taught by trainers (Tailoring, Leatherworking, Blacksmithing armor; Alchemy potions, Enchanting, Engineering devices), sold at trade camps for both factions via Merchant Favor; available from Lv 10 for all classes and professions. Database
Turn-In Process (3 Steps)
- At Lv 10+, loot "Hijacked Crates" from mobs
- Open the crate to check material requirements, filling it with specified profession mats (e.g., 20 Peacebloom)
- Turn in at trade camps: Alliance → Redridge Mountains Crossroads (Verified); Horde → The Barrens Crossroads (Location unconfirmed in manual)
- Receive Merchant Favor + Trade reputation, spending Favor on recipes
Verified Camp Coords (Database Cross-Verification):
Alliance Azeroth Commerce Authority: Redridge Mountains crossroads (intersection between Elwynn, Duskwood, Lakeshire) 10.5, 72.7, turn crates in to Marcy Baker (9.5, 71.1).
Horde Durotar Supply and Logistics: West of The Crossroads in The Barrens, alongside the road to Stonetalon Mountains 49.7, 29.4, turn crates in to Dokimi (50.0, 29.2).
The manual's Horde location "Unconfirmed" tag is retained; coordinates reflect test server data, subject to live confirmation.
Crate Details (Database)
- Drops from normal mobs Lv 7–26, select chests, and dungeons; names start with "Hijacked Crate". Tradeable on Auction House. (Manual states humanoid mobs, database indicates general mobs; subject to live verification.)
- Tiers: Apprentice and Journeyman usable from Lv 10, Expert from Lv 20, Artisan from Lv 35; Beta currently features Apprentice and Journeyman.
- Raw material crates are White quality; finished goods (bolts of cloth, bars, engineering components) are Green quality with double rewards.
- First delivery awards "Shipping Tag" quest granting +50 bonus Favor (once per character).
- Favor is soulbound; purchasing recipes does not require camp reputation.
| Crate Tier | Favor Reward | Money Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice · White Quality | 5 | 2s 50c |
| Apprentice · Green Quality | 10 | 5s |
| Journeyman · White Quality | 10 | 5s |
| Journeyman · Green Quality | 20 | 10s |
| Expert, Artisan | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
Purchase Guidelines (Manual)
- Locations: Stormwind / Orgrimmar and wilderness trade merchants. Conflict Database records only the two trade camps above, offering identical wares and prices.
- Contents: 320 recipes across 8 professions (LW 82, Tailoring 68, BS 62, Enchanting 40, Alchemy 30, Engineering 29, Cooking 6, General 3), priced 30–1500 Favor.
- Early quests yield ~50 Favor; introductory recipes cost 30 Favor. Transition recipes in the 30–120 tier offer best value.
- Doubling mechanic: Legacy profession perk "Performance Bonus" ranks 1–3 grants 5% / 10% / 15% chance to double turn-in rewards (+100% bonus), account-wide.
- 312 recipes are BoP, only 8 introductory engineering schematics are tradeable; ensure you have trained the required profession before purchasing.
Note: Horde trade bureau exchange locations and certain recipe contents await live server verification (Unconfirmed); Alchemy and Engineering recipes are considered strategic priorities for raid progression (December raids).
Count verification: Database records 317 items across 7 professions, matching manual sub-counts; the manual's 3 additional items are general trade items. Price ceiling: manual cites 1,500 Favor, while database lists "Reins of the Pack Kodo" at 6,000 Favor (Lv 60, Journeyman Riding), subject to live implementation.
Total Favor per Profession (Database)
| Profession | Items | Total Favor Required | Equivalent in 20-Favor Crates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanting | 40 | 6,790 | 340 |
| Engineering | 29 | 6,445 | 323 |
| Leatherworking | 82 | 5,620 | 281 |
| Alchemy | 30 | 4,900 | 245 |
| Blacksmithing | 62 | 4,510 | 226 |
| Tailoring | 68 | 4,120 | 206 |
| Cooking | 6 | 300 | 15 |
Purchase Priorities (Database Recommendations)
- Tailoring, Leatherworking, Blacksmithing: Craft armor first. Camp armor recipes cost 30 Favor each and outperform most common items at Lv 20. Recommended order: Head (Lv 20) -> Boots (Lv 17) -> Gloves (Lv 15) -> Belt (Lv 12).
- Enchanting: Class Relics. At Enchanting 130, spend 45 Favor each for: Paladin "Tenet of the Silver Hand", Shaman "Polished Driftwood Idol", Druid "Mystic Mushroom"; follow with 45-Favor "Enchant Weapon - Revelation".
- Alchemy, Engineering: Can wait until later, as most recipes require 165+ skill.
- Profession Titles: At skill 300, spend 1,000 Favor for "Certification" (e.g. Alchemy Certification), unlocking account-wide titles (Cooking excluded).
| Item | Profession | Favor | Priority Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flawless Headpiece / Flawless Belt | Tailoring | 30 | Holy Priest, Resto Druid, Resto Shaman |
| Shadow Headpiece / Shadow Gloves / Shadow Cord | Tailoring | 30 | Shadow Priest, Affliction Warlock |
| Silken Headpiece / Silken Gloves / Silken Belt | Tailoring | 30 | Frost Mage |
| Brawler's Leather Cap / Brawler's Leather Gloves | Leatherworking | 30 | Feral Druid, Combat Rogue (PvP: Assassination, Survival) |
| Totemist's Leather Cap / Windwalker's Boots / Gloves | Leatherworking | 30 | Balance Druid, Elemental Shaman |
| Defender's Leather Cap | Leatherworking | 30 | Enhancement Shaman |
| Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm | Blacksmithing | 30 | Retribution Paladin, Arms / Fury Warrior |
| Acolyte's Silvered Chain Helm / Belt / Boots | Blacksmithing | 30 | Holy Paladin |
| Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm / Gloves / Belt / Boots | Blacksmithing | 30 | Protection Paladin |
| Guard's Silvered Chain Helm / Guard's Boots | Blacksmithing | 30 | Protection Warrior |
| Tenet of Silver Hand / Driftwood Idol / Mystic Mushroom | Enchanting | 45 | Paladin, Shaman, Balance & Resto Druid |
Non-Profession Rewards (Database)
| Item | Favor | Requirements | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pack Mule Treats | 1,500 | — | Mini Mule (Pet) |
| Advertising Permit Application | 1,200 | Honored Camp Rep | Short quest awarding Dwarf / Orc Trade Signboard toy |
| Reins of the Pack Kodo | 6,000 | Lv 60, Journeyman Riding | Pack Kodo mount (obtainable by Alliance as well) |
| Azeroth Commerce Tabard (Horde: Logistics Tabard) | 200 Favor + 5 Gold | Exalted Camp Rep | Faction Camp Tabard |
Craftsman Orders (Database)
- Mobs also drop "Sealed Craftsman Writs" (Lv 10+), tasking players with delivering specified crafted items to patrons worldwide (primarily in Arathi, Hillsbrad, Wetlands, Duskwood, Stranglethorn, Ashenvale, Stonetalon, Thousand Needles), rewarding camp reputation and coin bags (approx. 22–45 silver at Lv 20).
- 150 total orders: 30 each for Alchemy, Blacksmithing, Engineering, Leatherworking, and Tailoring; divided into Journeyman (75 rep) / Expert (125 rep) / Artisan (200 rep). Each order can be completed once per day.
- Purchasing recipes does not require completing writs; writs serve solely to increase camp reputation.
- Redridge Mountains is contested territory on PvP rulesets: Horde players can attack you at the Alliance camp. Camps do not feature mailboxes, so bring all materials beforehand.