The three classic rares of the Barrens have new loot in WoW Forever. Takk the Leaper, Swiftmane and Humar the Pridelord drop the pieces of Blessing of Kalimdor, a three-piece set that gives 5% more movement speed in the Barrens and Stonetalon Mountains as soon as you wear two. For anyone leveling through Kalimdor, and the Barrens are huge, it is one of the most useful things to farm at level 16-20.
The three pieces
| Piece | Slot | Item level | Required level | Stats | Dropped by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptor Hide Cloak | Back | 21 | 16 | 19 Armor, +4 Stamina, +3 Spirit | Takk the Leaper (rare elite, level 19), 1% |
| Signet of the Zhevra | Finger | 23 | 18 | +6 Agility, +2 Spirit | Swiftmane (rare elite, level 21), 0.4% |
| Mark of the Pack Leader | Neck | 25 | 20 | +5 Strength, +5 Intellect | Humar, per Wowhead's news post (the item page has no loot data yet) |
The drop rates are the ones Wowhead records in the beta, from very few kills: take them as a guide, not a final number.
The bonus
From the beta client (set 2132, "Blessing of Kalimdor"):
- 2 pieces: movement speed increased by 5% in the Barrens and Stonetalon Mountains.
You do not need all three: two already give it. The third adds stats, not more speed.
Why it is worth it
- The Barrens are the biggest zone of the Horde leveling path, and Stonetalon is next door. 5% speed in both shows on every trip between quests.
- The pieces ask for a low level: the cloak from 16 and the ring from 18. They stay with you exactly while you are in those zones.
- Wowhead expects more sets like this in other zones. For now, this is the only one confirmed in the beta.
Frequently asked questions
Which Barrens rares drop the Blessing of Kalimdor set?
Takk the Leaper (the cloak), Swiftmane (the ring) and Humar the Pridelord (the necklace, per Wowhead's news post).
What does the Blessing of Kalimdor set do?
With two pieces, 5% more movement speed in the Barrens and Stonetalon Mountains.
What level is it for?
The pieces can be worn from level 16 (cloak), 18 (ring) and 20 (necklace). The rares are level 19 to 21.
Can the Alliance get it?
Yes. All three rares are in the Barrens and either faction can kill them, even though it is Horde territory.
