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The Crusaders' Coliseum in Icecrown, as it appears in patch 3.2.

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Annotated map of the Argent Tournament Grounds.

The Argent Tournament is a world event that was introduced in patch 3.1 and is found northeast of Sindragosa's Fall in Icecrown at an area called the Argent Tournament Grounds. Argent Tournament was built by Bezzle Blastbolt and Bozzle Blastbolt lead.

On the purpose of the Argent Tournament itself, Highlord Tirion Fordring makes the following announcement from the stage to the east of the Ring of Champions at the top of every hour:

Combatants of the Alliance and Horde! You are welcome under the banner of the Argent Crusade.
To the south lies our goal. We will march to the Citadel and cut out the heart of the Scourge where it dwells.
But this is no task to be taken lightly.
A massive attack with every able-bodied man would end in needless slaughter. Every soldier lost would rise as the enemy. Azeroth would be left defenseless against the undead threat.
Instead, we require a small, concentrated strike force for the attack to succeed. For that reason, we have created the Argent Tournament.
Within these walls, you will be tested. Your skill in combat will be matched against the fiercest dangers Northrend has to offer under the watchful eyes of your leaders.
Your prowess, your might, and your cunning will be under close watch. These games will determine the best Azeroth has to offer.
The victors will take their rightful place in the assault upon the Citadel. We will stand together in the face of evil, and Arthas WILL fall!

Crusaders' Coliseum[]

During patch 3.1.0, participants worked to construct the Crusaders' Coliseum, however the Coliseum itself was completed and released in patch 3.2.0,[1][2] along with the Trial of the Champion 5-player dungeon (available in both normal and heroic modes), as well as the normal mode 10/25-player Trial of the Crusader raid and its heroic version, the Trial of the Grand Crusader.

Rewards[]

All rewards use [Champion's Seals] as currency.

Type Cost
Tabard 50 Champion's Seal
Banner 15 Champion's Seal
New-model mount 100 Champion's Seal
Old-model mount 500g 5 Champion's Seal
Small pet 40 Champion's Seal
Hippogryph mounts 150 Champion's Seal
Argent Pony 150 Champion's Seal
Epic weapons 25 Champion's Seal
Rare armor 10 Champion's Seal
Rare necklaces 10 Champion's Seal
Rare trinkets 10 Champion's Seal

Faction rewards[]

Players are eligible to purchase rewards from their racial faction and additional factions with which they have earned the right to champion.

Champion collectables[]

Race Faction 15 Champion's Seal Banner 500g 5 Champion's Seal Mount 100 Champion's Seal Mount 40 Champion's Seal Companion Pet
AllianceDraeneiDraenei Exodar Inv misc tournaments banner draenei [Exodar Banner] Ability mount ridingelekkelite [Great Red Elekk] Ability mount ridingelekkelite [Exodar Elekk] Inv misc flower 04 [Ammen Vale Lashling]
AllianceIronforge dwarfIronforge dwarf Ironforge Inv misc tournaments banner dwarf [Ironforge Banner] Ability mount mountainram [Swift Violet Ram] Ability mount mountainram [Ironforge Ram] Ability mount polarbear black [Dun Morogh Cub]
AllianceGnomeGnome Gnomeregan Inv misc tournaments banner gnome [Gnomeregan Banner] Ability mount mechastrider [Turbostrider] Ability mount mechastrider [Gnomeregan Mechanostrider] Ability mount mechastrider [Mechanopeep]
AllianceNight elfNight elf Darnassus Inv misc tournaments banner nightelf [Darnassus Banner] Ability mount whitetiger [Swift Moonsaber] Ability mount whitetiger [Darnassian Nightsaber] Inv misc herb 03 [Teldrassil Sproutling]
AllianceHumanHuman Stormwind Inv misc tournaments banner human [Stormwind Banner] Ability mount ridinghorse [Swift Gray Steed] Ability mount ridinghorse [Stormwind Steed] Spell nature polymorph [Elwynn Lamb]
HordeBlood elfBlood elf Silvermoon Inv misc tournaments banner bloodelf [Silvermoon City Banner] Ability mount cockatricemountelite purple [Swift Red Hawkstrider] Ability mount cockatricemountelite purple [Silvermoon Hawkstrider] Inv pet broom [Enchanted Broom]
HordeOrcOrc Orgrimmar Inv misc tournaments banner orc [Orgrimmar Banner] Ability mount blackdirewolf [Swift Burgundy Wolf] Ability mount blackdirewolf [Orgrimmar Wolf] Ability hunter pet scorpid [Durotar Scorpion]
HordeTaurenTauren Thunder Bluff Inv misc tournaments banner tauren [Thunder Bluff Banner] Ability mount kodo 01 [Great Golden Kodo] Ability mount kodo 01 [Thunder Bluff Kodo] Ability hunter pet tallstrider [Mulgore Hatchling]
HordeTrollTroll Darkspear Trolls Inv misc tournaments banner troll [Sen'jin Banner] Ability mount raptor [Swift Purple Raptor] Ability mount raptor [Darkspear Raptor] Inv misc coin 15 [Sen'jin Fetish]
HordeForsakenForsaken Undercity Inv misc tournaments banner scourge [Undercity Banner] Ability mount undeadhorse [White Skeletal Warhorse] Ability mount undeadhorse [Forsaken Warhorse] Ability hunter pet bat [Tirisfal Batling]

Champion weapons and armor[]

Horde Item Alliance Item Type Cost
Inv weapon rifle 34 [Sen'jin Beakblade Longrifle] Inv weapon rifle 35 [Blunderbuss of Khaz Modan] Gun 25 Champion's Seal
Inv weapon shortblade 98 [Greatsword of the Sin'dorei] Inv sword 143 [Claymore of the Prophet] Two-Handed Sword 25 Champion's Seal
Inv staff 81 [Staff of Feral Furies] Inv staff 96 [Silvery Sylvan Stave] Staff (agi) 25 Champion's Seal
Inv weapon shortblade 76 [Scalpel of the Royal Apothecary] Inv weapon shortblade 96 [Dagger of Lunar Purity] Dagger (caster) 25 Champion's Seal
Inv weapon shortblade 97 [Spinal Destroyer] Inv weapon shortblade 96 [Dagger of the Rising Moon] Dagger (dps) 25 Champion's Seal
Inv sword 61 [Blade of the Keening Banshee] Inv sword 58 [Gnomeregan Bonechopper] One-Handed Sword (caster) 25 Champion's Seal
Inv mace 81 [Grimhorn Crusher] Inv mace 29 [Ironforge Smasher] One-Handed Mace (dps) 25 Champion's Seal
Inv axe 108 [Axe of the Sen'jin Protector] Inv axe 107 [Teldrassil Protector] One-Handed Axe (tank) 25 Champion's Seal
Inv banner 03 [Jouster's Fury] Inv banner 02 [Jouster's Fury] Trinket 10 Champion's Seal
Inv jewelry necklace 19 [Necklace of Stolen Skulls] Inv jewelry necklace 31 [Choker of Spiral Focus] Amulet 10 Champion's Seal
Inv jewelry necklace 42 [Pendant of Emerald Crusader] Inv jewelry necklace 15 [Necklace of Valiant Blood] Amulet 10 Champion's Seal
Inv jewelry necklace 34 [Razor's Edge Pendant] Inv jewelry necklace 16 [Pendant of Azure Dreams] Amulet 10 Champion's Seal
Inv jewelry necklace 09 [Choker of Feral Fury] Inv jewelry necklace 20 [Susurrating Shell Necklace] Amulet 10 Champion's Seal
Inv gauntlets 30 [Gauntlets of Mending Touch] Inv gauntlets 30 [Gauntlets of Shattered Pride] Plate Armor 10 Champion's Seal
Inv belt 46 [Clinch of Savage Fury] Inv belt 36 [Girdle of Valorous Defeat] Plate Armor 10 Champion's Seal
Inv boots plate 09 [Blood-Caked Stompers] Inv boots plate 09 [Stanchions of Unseatable Furor] Plate Armor 10 Champion's Seal
Inv belt 47c [Links of Unquenched Savagery] Inv belt 44c [Cinch of Bonded Servitude] Mail Armor 10 Champion's Seal
Inv boots chain 06 [Treads of Whispering Dreams] Inv boots chain 04 [Treads of the Glorious Spirit] Mail Armor 10 Champion's Seal
Inv boots leather01 [Treads of the Earnest Squire] Inv boots leather 02 [Treads of Nimble Evasion] Leather Armor 10 Champion's Seal
Inv belt 26 [Waistguard of Equine Fury] Inv belt 37a [Wrap of the Everliving Tree] Leather Armor 10 Champion's Seal
Inv belt 38c [Sash of Trumpeted Pride] Inv belt 42b [Sash of Shattering Hearts] Cloth Armor 10 Champion's Seal

Silver Covenant/Sunreavers collectables[]

Hiren Loresong
Alliance Inv elemental primal mana [A Silver Confidant]
Vasarin Redmorn
Horde Inv elemental primal nether [The Sunreavers]
Type Cost
Inv misc tabardpvp 01 [Silver Covenant Tabard] Inv misc tabardpvp 02 [Sunreaver Tabard] Tabard 50 Champion's Seal
Ability mount ridinghorse [Quel'dorei Steed] Ability mount cockatricemountelite purple [Sunreaver Hawkstrider] Mount 100 Champion's Seal
Ability mount warhippogryph [Silver Covenant Hippogryph] Ability hunter pet dragonhawk [Sunreaver Dragonhawk] Flying mount 150 Champion's Seal
Inv elemental primal mana [Shimmering Wyrmling] Inv elemental primal mana [Shimmering Wyrmling] Small pet 40 Champion's Seal

Crusader collectables and heirlooms[]

Item Type Cost
Inv shirt guildtabard 01 [Argent Crusader's Tabard] Tabard 50 Champion's Seal
Achievement reputation argentchampion [Argent Crusader's Banner] Banner 15 Champion's Seal
Ability mount ridinghorse [Argent Warhorse] Mount 100 Champion's Seal
Ability mount charger [Argent Charger] Mount (Paladin Only) 100 Champion's Seal
Inv belt 42b [Argent Pony Bridle] Small pet enhancement 150 Champion's Seal
Inv chest plate16 [Burnished Breastplate of Might] Plate Chest 25 Champion's Seal
Inv shoulder 14 [Burnished Pauldrons of Might] Plate Shoulder 25 Champion's Seal
Inv chest plate03 [Polished Breastplate of Valor] Plate Chest 25 Champion's Seal
Inv shoulder 30 [Polished Spaulders of Valor] Plate Shoulder 25 Champion's Seal
Inv shoulder 01 [Champion Herod's Shoulder] Mail Shoulder 25 Champion's Seal
Inv chest chain 07 [Champion's Deathdealer Breastplate] Mail Chest 25 Champion's Seal
Inv shoulder 29 [Mystical Pauldrons of Elements] Mail Shoulder 25 Champion's Seal
Inv chest chain 11 [Mystical Vest of Elements] Mail Chest 25 Champion's Seal
Inv chest leather 06 [Preened Ironfeather Breastplate] Leather Chest 25 Champion's Seal
Inv shoulder 06 [Preened Ironfeather Shoulders] Leather Shoulder 25 Champion's Seal
Inv shoulder 07 [Stained Shadowcraft Spaulders] Leather Shoulder 25 Champion's Seal
Inv chest leather 07 [Stained Shadowcraft Tunic] Leather Chest 25 Champion's Seal
Inv misc bone taurenskull 01 [Tattered Dreadmist Mantle] Cloth Shoulder 25 Champion's Seal
Inv chest cloth 49 [Tattered Dreadmist Robe] Cloth Chest 25 Champion's Seal
Inv sword 17 [Balanced Heartseeker] One-Hand Dagger 25 Champion's Seal
Inv axe 09 [Bloodied Arcanite Reaper] Two-Hand Axe 40 Champion's Seal
Inv weapon bow 08 [Charmed Ancient Bone Bow] Bow 40 Champion's Seal
Inv hammer 05 [Devout Aurastone Hammer] Main Hand Mace 25 Champion's Seal
Inv jewelry talisman 12 [Dignified Headmaster's Charge] Two-Hand Staff 40 Champion's Seal
Inv gizmo 02 [Repurposed Lava Dredger] Two-Hand Mace 40 Champion's Seal
Inv sword 43 [Venerable Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge] One-Hand Sword 25 Champion's Seal
Inv hammer 17 [Venerable Mass of McGowan] One-Hand Mace 25 Champion's Seal
Inv sword 12 [Bloodsoaked Skullforge Reaver] One-Hand Sword 25 Champion's Seal
Inv jewelry talisman 08 [Discerning Eye of the Beast] Trinket 35 Champion's Seal
Inv jewelry talisman 01 [Swift Hand of Justice] Trinket 35 Champion's Seal
Inv staff 29 [Burnished Warden Staff] Two-Hand Staff 40 Champion's Seal
Inv misc book 06 [Musty Tome of the Lost] Off-hand 25 Champion's Seal
Inv shield 20 [Flamescarred Draconian Deflector] Shield 25 Champion's Seal
Inv shield 13 [Weathered Observer's Shield] Shield 25 Champion's Seal
Inv icon heirloomtoken armor01 [Ancient Heirloom Armor Casing] Heirloom Upgrade 55 Champion's Seal
Inv icon heirloomtoken weapon01 [Ancient Heirloom Scabbard] Heirloom Upgrade 65 Champion's Seal

Quests[]

Starting the Argent Tournament: Aspirant & Valiant[]

The quest chain starts in the building to the west of the Crusaders' Coliseum. Justicar Mariel Trueheart directs questers to their faction's respective tents on the east side of the keep, where they must undertake a series of tests to join the tournament proper.

Also note that like the fishing and cooking daily quests, the 3 blade quests (A Blade Fit of a Champion, The Edge of Winter, A Worthy Weapon) are not independent daily quests. Having one of them in your log prevents you from accepting the other two, should it be offered that day. In other words, should you not complete one of them on the day you accept it, you will not be able to do either of the other two quests the following day. This means that you should do all three daily quests on the day you accept them if you want to complete "Up To The Challenge" in three days.

Completing the four available valiant dailies will reward 52g 92s and 5x[Valiant's Seal] each day.

Reputation Considerations[]

Over the course of championing all five faction's cities you can expect to gain 11,250 reputation with each capital city. Keep this in mind when considering champion-level quest rewards. The [Champion's Writ] can only be used to buy reputation tokens worth 250 reputation with one city at a time. Do not purchase reputation with a faction when you can reasonably expect to reach exalted status while doing the valiant chain for the rest of the cities. The [Champion's Purse] is a better alternative for players who already have high reputation with their faction's cities. It is also possible to continue doing a faction's valiant-level quests, earning reputation with that faction, if one does not turn in the "The Valiant's Charge" quest with that faction.

In the past completion of city-faction dailies would award 250 reputation for the related city and 62 "splash" reputation for allied cities. Those wishing to use the Argent Tournament to become exalted with all Alliance (or Horde) cities would use spreadsheets to optimize the amount of time they lingered at valiant level with each city. The splash reputation was removed some point prior to patch 4.0.6 and spreadsheets are no longer necessary. This effectively halved the amount of reputation gained by lingering at Valiant level (250 instead of 250+248). People wishing to achieve exalted with their faction cities can also run dungeons wearing the city tabards.

Two of the daily quests and the items sold by Dame Evniki Kapsalis (such as Inv belt 42b [Argent Pony Bridle] and Inv shirt guildtabard 01 [Argent Crusader's Tabard]) are restricted to players with the Crusader title which requires exalted reputation with the five faction cities.

The Black Knight chain[]

  1. A [25-30] The Black Knight of Westfall? -or- H [25-30] The Black Knight of Silverpine?
  2. N [25-30] The Seer's Crystal
  3. N [25-30] The Stories Dead Men Tell
  4. N [25-30] There's Something About the Squire
  5. N [25-30] The Black Knight's Orders
  6. After reaching the rank of Champion:
    N [25-30] The Black Knight's Fall
  7. Starting in Patch 3.2.0:
    N [25-30] The Black Knight's Curse
  8. N [25-30] The Black Knight's Fate

Champion dailies[]

N.B: N [25-30G3 Daily] Threat From Above requires the completion of N [25-30] The Black Knight's Fall. See above for the The Black Knight chain.

Completing these dailies will reward 52g 92s and up to 4x[Champion's Writ] or 4x[Champion's Purse] each day.

Also available for players not exalted with the Argent Crusade is N [25-30 Daily] Contributin' To The Cause.

Crusader dailies[]

In order to be eligible for these quests, players are required to have earned the title <Crusader>. Several daily quests are offered randomly each day, one from each questgiver:

High Crusader Adelard Offers one of these each day:

Crusader Silverdawn Offers one of these each day:

Silver Covenant (Alliance) / Sunreavers (Horde) dailies[]

In order to be eligible for these quests, players are required to have earned the achievement Alliance Inv elemental primal mana [A Silver Confidant] or Horde Inv elemental primal nether [The Sunreavers] by being exalted with the Silver Covenant/Sunreavers and being a champion of at least one racial faction. Several daily quests are offered randomly each day, two from Alliance Narasi Snowdawn/Horde Girana the Blooded and one from Alliance Savinia Loresong/Horde Tylos Dawnrunner.

From Alliance Savinia Loresong or Horde Tylos Dawnrunner:

one of...

From Alliance Narasi Snowdawn or Horde Girana the Blooded:

and one of...

Goblin dailies[]

These quests dealt with the construction of the Crusaders' Coliseum and were removed in patch 3.2.0.

Achievements[]

The following achievements are related to the Argent Tournament:


Note
Note: This list is up to date as of Patch 10.1.7


Quotes[]

Five minutes before Tirion speaks
Herald Beluus yells: Highlord Tirion Fordring approaches the stage to address those gathered upon the tournament grounds! Make way to the stage area to attend him!

Alliance and Horde leadership[]

At roughly 10-past, Thrall, Garrosh Hellscream, and a few Kor'kron Elites arrive:

Herald Beluus yells: The Warchief of the Horde, Thrall, and Overlord Garrosh Hellscream have arrived upon the tournament grounds! Clear the way to the entrance!
Thrall, Garrosh and their escort appear from inside the Sunreaver Pavilion and walk along the path following the Ring of Champions. Here, they stop between the Ironforge and Gnomeregan banners and observe.
Thrall says: Garrosh, I expect you to control yourself here. I do not want a repeat of the Violet Citadel.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Pah! That was a show of strength, worthy of a leader. I only regret I did not kill that human before the mage interfered.
Thrall says: We are guests here, Garrosh, and you will conduct yourself honorably.
Garrosh Hellscream says: What honor is there in thrashing about with blunted sticks? This is a waste of time.
The group proceeds to the western entrance of the Crusaders' Coliseum, where Highlord Tirion Fordring awaits.
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: Welcome, Warchief Thrall. Overlord Hellscream.
Thrall says: Thank you for the invitation, Lord Fordring. We look forward to observing these games.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Speak for yourself, Thrall.
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: I hope you'll see the merit of these events in time, Garrosh. We cannot win against the Scourge if we continue to war against one another.
Thrall says: Wise words.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Words of a fool, you mean. The Horde will destroy the undead without your aid, human, or that of the pompous king.
Thrall immediately turns to face Garrosh and rebukes him directly.
Thrall says: Garrosh, enough!
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: Under my roof, gentlemen, I trust you will behave.
Thrall turns back to Tirion.
Thrall says: Of course, Tirion. I apologize for his outburst. It will not be repeated.
Garrosh Hellscream says: Bah.
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: If you will follow me, then.
The group then walks in to the coliseum proper and disappears inside.

At roughly 25-past, Varian Wrynn, Jaina Proudmoore, and a few Stormwind Royal Guards arrive.

Herald Beluus yells: His Majesty, King Varian Wrynn, and Lady Jaina Proudmoore have touched down upon the tournament grounds! Make way!
Varian, Jaina and their escort appear from inside the Silver Covenant Pavilion and walk west towards the Argent Pavilion. Fordring greets them at the entrance to the Coliseum.
King Varian Wrynn says: Tirion.
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: King Varian, Lady Jaina. Welcome to the tournament. Your place in the coliseum is waiting.
Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: Thank you. It's the least I can do to support this; we need to stand together.
King Varian Wrynn says: You ask much of me, Tirion, to sit and watch, trusting the savages to keep themselves in check.
Highlord Tirion Fordring says: My people are here to ensure they honor the rules of engagement. It will do your subjects well to see you in the stands.
Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: I'm sure Thrall will have his people under control...
King Varian Wrynn says: Perhaps. I doubt the effectiveness of this gambit. We would be better served preparing our armies for the final assault.
King Varian Wrynn says: But if my presence is required in these games to gain your support in the battle, then I will remain. For now.
Highlord Tirion Fordring nods and gestures for his guests to follow.
The group then walks in to the coliseum proper and disappears inside.

In Hearthstone[]

Hearthstone This section contains information exclusive to Hearthstone and is considered non-canon.

The Argent Tournament is the main inspiration for The Grand Tournament, the second expansion of Hearthstone. The premise of the expansion is that following the defeat of the Lich King, a group continued to use the tournament grounds in the name of fun.

Trivia[]

  • The Argent Tournament was originally supposed to reside in Crystalsong Forest, but these plans were changed because it would have been too close to Dalaran, which ended up being a greater resource hog than Blizzard anticipated.[3]

Gallery[]

Videos[]

Patch changes[]

  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.2.0 (2009-08-04): The Argent Tournament Expands
    • All new Argent Crusader daily quests and rewards have been added for players with the Crusader title. Rewards include a new Argent Crusader banner and tabard (which can teleport players to the tournament grounds), a mounted squire (can periodically run bank, mail or vendor errands for the player), a paladin-exclusive Argent Crusader Charger mount, and new heirloom items.
    • All new Silver Covenant and Sunreaver daily quests and rewards have been added for players exalted with these factions. Rewards include tabards, new ground and flying mounts, and a new pet.
    • Just when you thought you had seen the last of the Black Knight, he makes his astonishing return to the tournament. Wait, didn't you kill him? (Source)
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Hotfix (2009-04-16):
    • Quest giving NPCs at the Argent Tournament should no longer be able to be attacked by players.
    • We have made it so player cannot attack additional quest giver NPCs at the Argent Tournament.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Added.

References[]

 
  1. ^ Blizz Zarhym 2009-02-25. Re:Argent Tournament Timing?. Retrieved on 2009-02-28.
  2. ^ Blizz Blizzard. Under Development: Patch 3.2: Call of the Crusade. Retrieved on 2009-05-24.​ “The Argent Tournament Expands: With the help of Azeroth's heroes, the Argent Crusade will finish the Argent Coliseum just in time to call for all brave citizens to prepare for battle with the Lich King. New dailies, rewards, and more will be available at the Argent Tournament grounds to lure adventurers into the coliseum.”
  3. ^ Blizz Bornakk 2010-01-15. #BlizzChat Developer Chat on Twitter. Archived from the original on 2010-01-21. Retrieved on 2010-01-16.

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