Honor system unlocks at level 20 in WoW Forever Phase 2. This guide covers how honor works, ranks, rewards, and fastest path to Rank 4.
For broader content, see our Phase 2 Prep, WSG Strategy, and PvP Race-Class articles.
Quick summary: Honor unlocks at level 20. Rank 4 unlocks PvP gear. Best source: WSG daily + AB. Time to Rank 4: 4-6 hours.
Honor system basics
What is honor
Honor is PvP currency earned by:
- Killing enemies in BGs (Battlegrounds)
- Killing enemies in world PvP
- Completing PvP daily quests
How honor works
| Source | Honor | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WSG win | 100-200 | 10 min |
| WSG loss | 30-80 | 10 min |
| AB win | 200-400 | 20 min |
| AB loss | 50-150 | 20 min |
| Kill in BG | 10-30 | 30 sec |
| Daily PvP quest | 500 | 10 min |
Rank progression
Rank tiers
| Rank | Honor required | Cumulative | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 | 500 | PvP trinket |
| 2 | 1000 | 1500 | PvP gear piece |
| 3 | 1500 | 3000 | PvP gear piece |
| 4 | 2000 | 5000 | Full PvP set unlock |
| 5+ | 1000 each | – | PvP rewards |
Rank 4 unlocks full PvP gear at vendor.
Best honor farming methods
Method 1: WSG daily quests
| Quest | Honor | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Capture the Flag | 500 | 10 min |
| Win WSG | 200 | – |
Best: 2 WSG wins = 700 honor in 20 min.
Method 2: AB daily quests
| Quest | Honor | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Capture 5 Bases | 500 | 20 min |
| Win AB | 400 | – |
Best: 2 AB wins = 900 honor in 40 min.
Method 3: BG grinding
| BG | Honor per run | Time | Honor/min |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSG win | 200 | 10 min | 20 |
| AB win | 400 | 20 min | 20 |
| WSG loss | 50 | 10 min | 5 |
| AB loss | 100 | 20 min | 5 |
Best: Wins only (4x more honor).
PvP gear at Rank 4
Unlocked items
| Slot | Item |
|---|---|
| Head | Bloodlust Helm |
| Shoulders | Bloodlust Pauldrons |
| Chest | Bloodlust Breastplate |
| Legs | Bloodlust Leggings |
| Trinket | Bloodlust Talisman |
All gear is BIS for PvP at level 20-30.
PvP daily quest strategy
Daily routine (30 min)
| Step | Time | Honor |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Daily PvP quest | 10 min | 500 |
| 2. WSG queue | 5 min | 200 (win) |
| 3. WSG queue (repeat) | 5 min | 200 (win) |
| 4. AB queue (optional) | 10 min | 400 (win) |
| Total | 30 min | 1300 honor |
PvP rank 4 fastest path
Best week 1 strategy
| Day | Action | Honor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily quests + WSG x2 | 1300 |
| 2 | Daily quests + WSG x2 | 1300 |
| 3 | Daily quests + AB x1 | 1100 |
| 4 | Daily quests + WSG x2 | 1300 |
| 5 | Daily quests + WSG x2 | 1300 |
| 6 | Daily quests + AB x1 | 1100 |
| 7 | Catch-up + WSG x1 | 500 |
| Total | 30 min/day | 7900 honor |
Week 1 = Rank 4 + full PvP gear.
FAQ
When does honor unlock?
Level 20 at Phase 2 launch.
How long to Rank 4?
4-6 hours of PvP play.
Which BG gives most honor?
AB wins (~400 honor per run).
Do I need Rank 14?
No — Rank 4 is enough for Phase 2 PvP gear.
What’s the best PvP class?
Undead Paladin (PvP-broken immunities).
Final verdict
Honor unlocks at level 20. Rank 4 = full PvP gear in 4-7 days of daily play.
Whatever you choose, queue BGs daily for fast honor.
For more content, see our Phase 2 Prep, WSG Strategy, PvP Race-Class, and Best Addons articles.