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WoW Forever Beta Reputation Tabard Farming Guide
Tabards are the best passive reputation farming method in WoW Forever. Wear a faction tabard while running dungeons and gain rep on every kill. This guide covers how tabards work, best tabards, and optimal farming routes.
For broader reputation, see our Beta Reputation Guide, Honored Rewards, and Mount Guide articles.
Quick summary: Tabards grant 10-20 rep per dungeon mob kill. Must be Honored with the faction first to buy. Best tabards to grind: Cenarion Circle (recipes), Argent Dawn (trinkets). Optimal dungeon: Hall of Thanes (15-20 min runs = 200-400 rep/run).
How tabard farming works
Prerequisites
- Reach Honored with the faction
- Buy the tabard from the faction’s vendor
- Equip tabard in your character sheet
- Run any dungeon (Phase 1 only)
- Every mob kill = +rep with faction
- Tabard only works in Phase 1 dungeons (Hall of Thanes etc.)
How much rep per run?
| Dungeon | Time | Rep per run |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | 25-30 min | 200-400 rep |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | 28-35 min | 200-350 rep |
| Stockades / Ragefire Chasm | 20-25 min | 150-300 rep |
Total time to Honored (from Honored): ~30-50 hours of dungeon farming.
Best tabards by faction
Tier 1 (worth grinding)
| Faction | Tabard location | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cenarion Circle | Cenarion Hold, Felwood | Recipes (Tailoring, LW) |
| Argent Dawn | Light’s Hope Chapel, EPL | Trinkets |
| Thorium Brotherhood | Thorium Point, Searing Gorge | Plate shoulders |
Tier 2 (situational)
| Faction | Tabard location | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Stormwind / Orgrimmar | Capital city vendor | Mount discount at Exalted |
| Ironforge / Thunder Bluff | Capital city vendor | Mount at Exalted |
| Darkspear Trolls | Sen’jin Village | 16-slot bag |
Tier 3 (niche)
| Faction | Tabard location | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Darnassus / Undercity | Capital city vendor | Cloth gear |
| Cenarion Circle (Horde) | Cenarion Hold | Recipes (Horde) |
| Timbermaw Hold | Felwood | Nature resist gear |
Tabard buying and equipping
Step 1: Reach Honored
Each faction requires Honored (6,000 rep) before you can buy the tabard.
Fastest ways to Honored:
- Quests (3,000-6,000 rep per zone)
- Mob grinding (200-500 rep/hour)
- Cloth turn-in (60-150 rep per stack)
- Other tabards (yes, you can use one faction’s tabard to gain rep with another, then switch)
Step 2: Buy the tabard
Tabards cost 1-10g depending on faction:
| Faction | Tabard cost |
|---|---|
| Cenarion Circle | 5g |
| Argent Dawn | 4g |
| Stormwind / Orgrimmar | 1g |
| Ironforge / Thunder Bluff | 2g |
| Darkspear Trolls | 1g |
Step 3: Equip the tabard
Open Character Info → Tabard slot → Click tabard.
Step 4: Run dungeons
Every mob kill in a Phase 1 dungeon grants +10-20 rep with the tabard’s faction.
Best dungeons for tabard farming
Hall of Thanes (best overall)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Level range | 13-18 |
| Run time | 25-30 min |
| Mob count | ~30 mobs |
| Rep per run | 200-400 |
Why best: Many mobs, fast runs, popular content.
Ruins of Lordaeron
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Level range | 15-20 |
| Run time | 28-35 min |
| Mob count | ~25 mobs |
| Rep per run | 150-350 |
Why second: Decent density, slightly slower.
Stockades / Ragefire Chasm
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Level range | 15-20 |
| Run time | 20-25 min |
| Mob count | ~20 mobs |
| Rep per run | 100-250 |
Why third: Quicker, lower density.
Tabard farming routes
Route 1: Single tabard focus (most efficient)
Steps:
- Pick one faction to farm
- Buy tabard
- Run Hall of Thanes spam
- Run until Revered (or Exalted)
- Switch tabards
Time to Revered: ~30-50 hours of dungeon spam
Route 2: Mixed tabard farming
Steps:
- Have multiple tabards equipped (only 1 at a time)
- Run dungeons with primary tabard
- Switch tabards every 30 min
- Cover all factions evenly
Time per faction: ~5-10 hours each
Route 3: Quests + tabard mix
Steps:
- Quest through zones for initial rep
- Tabard farm for faster progression
- Combine with dungeon XP
Best for: Efficient leveling + rep grinding
Tabard farming tips
Tip 1: Run with friends
- Group bonus XP = faster runs
- Better reputation with group (slightly faster)
- Less downtime between runs
Tip 2: Queue as tank or healer
- Instant queues (0-2 min wait)
- Faster leveling via fast dungeons
- More efficient tabard farming
Tip 3: Use rest bonus
- Rested XP from logging out at inn
- 150% bonus XP = 1.5 levels
- Combine with tabard farming
Tip 4: Track tabard timer
- Some tabards have internal timers (rare)
- Most don’t — wear 24/7 in dungeons
Tabard stacking (no actual stack, but optimal switching)
Multi-tabard strategy
If you want to grind multiple factions at once:
| Tabard | Time per dungeon |
|---|---|
| Cenarion Circle (primary) | 30 min |
| Argent Dawn | 30 min |
| Thorium Brotherhood | 30 min |
Total cycle: 90 min (3 dungeons). Each dungeon grants rep with one tabard.
Best tabard cycle (level 20)
- Run 1: Cenarion Circle tabard (1 dungeon)
- Run 2: Argent Dawn tabard (1 dungeon)
- Run 3: Thorium Brotherhood tabard (1 dungeon)
- Repeat
This covers 3 factions per cycle.
Common tabard questions
How long does it take to grind with tabard?
30-50 hours to go from Honored to Revered.
Can I use multiple tabards?
No — only 1 tabard at a time (but you can swap).
Do tabards work in raids?
No — tabards only work in Phase 1 dungeons (Hall of Thanes etc.).
Do tabards work in Battlegrounds?
No — dungeons only.
When do I get tabards?
After Honored with the faction.
What’s the best tabard to grind first?
Cenarion Circle (most useful recipes).
Tabard farming mistakes
| Mistake | Cost | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Not buying tabard at Honored | Slower rep | Buy immediately |
| Forgetting to equip tabard | 0 rep gained | Always equip |
| Running without tabard | Wasted time | Always check |
| Too short dungeon runs | Less rep | Full clears |
Tabard farming efficiency data (Day 4)
Average rep per dungeon by faction
| Faction | Hall of Thanes (25-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Cenarion Circle | 250-400 rep/run |
| Argent Dawn | 200-350 rep/run |
| Stormwind | 200-350 rep/run |
| Thorium Brotherhood | 200-300 rep/run |
| Ironforge | 200-300 rep/run |
Time to next rep tier
| From → To | Rep needed | Hours (Hall of Thanes) |
|---|---|---|
| Honored → Revered | 6,000 | 20-30 hours |
| Revered → Exalted | 9,000 | 30-45 hours |
Best addons for tabard farming
Recommended addons
| Addon | Purpose |
|---|---|
| TomTom | Navigation |
| HandyNotes | Map overlay |
| Details! | Damage meter (for faster runs) |
| WeakAuras | Rep gain notifications |
Not needed
- BigWigs (dungeons are easy)
- RareScanner (dungeon mobs don’t include rares)
Phase 2 tabard farming
When Phase 2 opens (October 1):
- Excavation Site becomes available
- Excavation Site + tabard = faster rep than Hall of Thanes
- Same tabards work (no new ones needed)
Estimated Phase 2 rep/hour: 300-500 rep (better than Phase 1)
Common tabard questions
Do tabards work in BGs?
No — only dungeons.
Can I use multiple tabards at once?
No — only 1 tabard equipped.
Do tabards work in raids?
No — only dungeons.
What’s the best tabard to start with?
Cenarion Circle — most recipes.
Should I switch tabards mid-dungeon?
No — tabard swap takes effect on next dungeon (cooldown 5 sec).
Final verdict
Top tabard farming strategies:
- Pick Cenarion Circle first (most useful)
- Grind to Revered (~20-30 hours)
- Switch to Argent Dawn (trinkets)
- Continue with Thorium Brotherhood (plate shoulders)
- Cycle multiple tabards for multi-faction coverage
Best dungeon for tabard farming:
- Hall of Thanes (200-400 rep/run)
- Ruins of Lordaeron (150-350 rep/run)
- Stockades / Ragefire Chasm (100-250 rep/run)
Whatever your faction priority, tabard farming is the most reliable reputation method.
For more reputation, see our Beta Reputation Guide, Honored Rewards, Mount Guide, and Best Skyborne Combinations articles.
