What Each Rank Unlocks
Datamined from the beta client and subject to change before launch. The structure of the track is the dependable part; individual rewards may move.
Rank 1
Faction Tabard
Rank 2
Insignia Trinket
Rank 3
Faction Cloak
Rank 4
Faction Necklace
Rank 5
Combat Potions
Rank 6
Elite Faction Tabard
Rank 7
Battle Standard
Rank 8
Elite Wrist Upgrade and Elite Waist Upgrade
Rank 9
Elite Boot Upgrade
Rank 10
Elite Glove Upgrade
Rank 11
Black War Mounts
Rank 12
Elite Shoulder Upgrade and Elite Leg Upgrade
Rank 13
Elite Helmet Upgrade and Elite Chest Upgrade
Rank 14
Weapon Arsenal
Ranks 8 to 13 build the elite armor set one slot at a time. Those pieces belong to the reworked PvP rank sets, and the rank sets page shows all 95 of them class by class.
Honor Currencies
The beta client backs up the rank count: its PvP Renown track is capped at exactly 14.
| Currency | Cap | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Points | 15000 | Honor is gained by killing members of the opposite faction in PvP combat. You can use honor points to purchase special items. |
| Rank Points | No cap | Rank points are gained by completing tasks given in Gadgetzan or participating in battlegrounds. Rank points increase your PvP Rank which grants you access to purchase special items. |
| Renown - PvP Rank | 14 | Your honor rank itself, from 1 to 14. |
Common Questions
How many honor ranks are there?
14 per patch cycle. That number has two independent supports: the 14-rank honor track Blizzard described in its Kotaku interview, and the beta client, which caps the PvP Renown track at 14.
How do you earn honor?
Through battlegrounds and PvP-related content. The client's Rank Points also mention tasks given in Gadgetzan, so progression is not confined to battlegrounds alone.
Do ranks reset?
Yes. The track starts over at the beginning of each patch cycle, so every cycle is a fresh run at the same rewards.