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- For the augment items previously called glyphs, see Arcanum. For other uses, see Glyph (disambiguation).
The pink mark shows that this spell is glyphed
Glyphs are items that can change a spell or ability's visual appearance. Most glyphs are crafted by scribes, are color-coded by class, and can be applied as early as level 11. They can be removed at any time outside of combat using 
[Vanishing Powder].
To apply a glyph, right-click it in your inventory to use it. This will automatically open the spellbook, where the target spell will light up. Click the lit-up spell to apply the glyph. An ability that has a glyph applied to it will be marked in the spellbook with a pink mark on its corner.
Class books[]
With the removal of the old glyph system in Patch 7.0.3, a number of what were previously minor glyphs are now available as books and toys. They are all sold for 50
each or found as drops.
Death knight[]
Druid[]
[Nature's Beacon]- [Tome of the Wilds: Charm Woodland Creature]
- [Tome of the Wilds: Flap]
- [Tome of the Wilds: Mount Form]
- [Tome of the Wilds: Track Beasts]
- [Tome of the Wilds: Treant Form]
Hunter[]
- [Fireworks Instruction Manual]
- [Hunter's Call]
- [Pet Training Manual: Fetch]
- [Pet Training Manual: Play Dead]
- [The Art of Concealment]
Mage[]
- [Dalaran Initiates' Pin]
- [Familiar Stone]
- [Mystical Tome: Arcane Linguist]
- [Mystical Tome: Illusion]
- [Tome of Polymorph: Monkey]
- [Tome of Polymorph: Polar Bear Cub]
- [Tome of Polymorph: Porcupine]
Monk[]
Paladin[]
Priest[]
Rogue[]
Shaman[]
- [Raging Elemental Stone]
- [Tadpole Cloudseeder]
- [Tome of Hex: Cockroach]
- [Tome of Hex: Compy]
- [Vol'jin's Serpent Totem]
- [Waterspeaker's Totem]
Old types[]
Glyphs mostly give convenient or cosmetic improvements, such as changing the visual effect of a spell, or give an additional effect. However, some have more substantial effects, improving or altering important abilities in a number of ways.
Examples:
- Changes the graphics of a spell: [Glyph of the Heavens], [Glyph of Evaporation]
- Gives an additional effect to a spell: [Glyph of Disguise], [Glyph of Lingering Ancestors]
Minor glyphs[]
Minor glyphs mostly give convenient or cosmetic improvements, such as changing the visual effect of a spell, or granting a new ability that is purely for entertainment purposes. However, some have more substantial effects, improving or altering important abilities in a number of ways.
Examples:
- Changes the graphics of a spell: [Glyph of Condensation], [Glyph of Evaporation]
- Increases the effectiveness of a spell, but only in a minor way or with a trade-off: [Glyph of Aquatic Form]
- Grants a new ability: [Glyph of Corpse Explosion], [Glyph of Fetch]
Major glyphs[]
Major glyphs feature spell changes that may increase the damage, or another feature of the spell. Some of these glyphs have trade-offs, for example increasing direct damage but removing a DoT effect of the spell.
Major glyphs were removed in patch 7.0.3.
Prime glyphs[]
Prime glyphs were effective in combat, and generally increased the healing or damage of an ability. They were generally the most potent and important of the glyphs.
Examples:
- Increased the healing done by an ability: [Glyph of Earth Shield], [Glyph of Renew].
- Increased the damage done by an ability: [Glyph of Steady Shot], [Glyph of Arcane Barrage].
- Added an additional effect to your ability: [Glyph of Shadowburn], [Glyph of Howling Blast].
Prime glyphs were removed in patch 5.0.4.[1]
Class Design & Balance Q&A | 2011-11-09 00:00 | 
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Glyphs by class[]
Lists of the glyphs available to each class can be found on their own pages:
 Death knight glyphs |
 Paladin glyphs
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 Demon hunter glyphs |
 Priest glyphs
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 Druid glyphs |
 Rogue glyphs
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 Hunter glyphs |
 Shaman glyphs
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 Mage glyphs |
 Warlock glyphs
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 Monk glyphs |
 Warrior glyphs
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History[]
Initially, there would be additional glyphs known as "ancient glyphs", added with the Path of the Titans system. When Path of the Titans was canceled, the glyph system was changed to three tiers - Major, Medium and Minor. In patch 4.0.1 this was changed to Prime, Major and Minor. Patch 5.0.4 removed Prime glyphs, and added many new Major and Minor glyphs.
Gallery[]
The Glyphs tab in patch 6.0.2
Glyph interface in patch 5.0.4
Pre-5.0.4 interface
Pre-4.0.1 interface
Patch changes[]
- Patch 9.0.1 (2020-10-13): Level squish: Most glyphs now require level 11 to use (was level 25).
- Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19):
- Major glyphs removed. Runes giving temporary buffs are taking their place.
- Minor glyphs are no longer constrained by a maximum number of slots.
- Glyph interface removed, now is functioned through the Spellbook & Abilities.
- Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14):
- Exclusive categories have been added for some glyphs. Other glyphs from the same category cannot be applied at the same time.
- Some glyphs are now exclusive to a specialization.
- All classes now learn some of their Major Glyphs as they level. Recipes for these Glyphs have been removed.
- Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): Major overhaul of the glyph system; All Prime Glyphs were replaced or converted to Major Glyphs.
- Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Added Prime Glyphs and Glyph slots. The minimum level requirement to use glyphs is 25. You will unlock a Prime Glyph slot, a Major Glyph slot and a Minor Glyph slot at level 25, 50 and 75. Removed glyphs have been replaced by the item [Charred Glyph] in-game.
- Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Glyph interface moved from the spellbook window to the talent window.
- Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Added.
References[]
- ^ Mists of Pandaria 2012 Press Event: Full Monk Talents Revealed and More!. Wowhead (2012-03-19). Retrieved on 2012-03-19.
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