The Sha'tar reputation in TBC is the naaru faction of Shattrath City, farmed mainly by running the three Tempest Keep dungeons — The Mechanar, The Botanica, and The Arcatraz. Every trash pack and boss inside them awards Sha'tar rep all the way to Exalted, and a handful of Netherstorm quests speed up the early Neutral-to-Honored grind. It's separate from Aldor and Scryer.

Quick facts: Sha'tar rep in TBC

  • Faction: The Sha'tar — the naaru led by A'dal, headquartered in Shattrath City.
  • Main rep source: the three Tempest Keep 5-mans in Netherstorm — The Mechanar, The Botanica, and The Arcatraz.
  • To Exalted: dungeon mobs keep giving Sha'tar rep at every level, so you can grind all the way up without a cap.
  • Heroic vs normal: heroic versions award noticeably more rep per kill once you can run them.
  • Quests: several Netherstorm quests (and a few Shattrath ones) give chunks of early Sha'tar rep.
  • Independent of Aldor/Scryer: you can hit Exalted with the Sha'tar no matter which of the two you picked.

What's the fastest way to farm Sha'tar rep?

Spam the three Tempest Keep dungeons back to back. Clear all the trash rather than skipping to bosses — the trash is a big share of the rep. Once you're geared and keyed for heroics, switch to heroic Mechanar/Botanica/Arcatraz for the higher per-kill rate, and knock out the Netherstorm quest lines on the way up.

What are the best Sha'tar reputation rewards?

The Shattrath quartermaster unlocks gear as you climb, with the strongest items gated behind Exalted. Rewards across the ranks include a spellpower one-hand sword, a healing mace, and a jewelcrafting design, so casters and healers get the most out of the faction. Check the quartermaster at each new standing to see what's newly available.

Is Sha'tar rep the same as Aldor or Scryer?

No. The Sha'tar is its own neutral naaru faction, while Aldor and Scryer are the two sub-factions of Shattrath you must choose between. Picking a side doesn't block Sha'tar rep — every character can reach Exalted with the Sha'tar regardless of the Aldor-or-Scryer decision.

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