Vaskarn
 Vaskarn | |
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| Title | <Crest season name> Crest Exchange |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Dracthyr (Dragonkin) |
| Location | Various |
| Status | Alive |
Vaskarn is a dracthyr that provides crest exchanges, found at key locations during a given season. She provides downgrades and upgrades for the crests as long as the character meets the criteria for them. She is accompanied by Cuzolth, the item upgrader.
Locations
| Locations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone | Level range | Reaction | Notes |
| Loamm, Zaralek Cavern[56.2, 56.2] | 70 | Alliance Horde | Inside the central building as the "Shadowflame Crest Exchange" for Dragonflight Season 2. |
| Central Encampment, Emerald Dream[49.8, 62.9] | 70 | Alliance Horde | Beneath Amirdrassil as the "Dreaming Crest Exchange" for Dragonflight Season 3. |
| Valdrakken[45.50, 55.89] | 70 | Alliance Horde | At the center near the auction house, as the "Awakened Crest Exchange" for Dragonflight Season 4. |
| Chamber of the Guardian, Dalaran[30.15, 80.06] | 10-70 | Alliance Horde | Added for the pre-patch event for The War Within for Dragonflight Season 4. |
| Mythic Aspirations, Dornogal[51.8, 42.2] | 80 | Alliance Horde | As the crest exchanger for The War Within Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3. |
Sells
This vendor offers a repair service.
The War Within Season 3
| Item | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
 [Pouch of Weathered Ethereal Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Satchel of Carved Ethereal Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Pack of Runed Ethereal Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Triumphant Satchel of Carved Ethereal Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
| [Celebratory Pack of Runed Ethereal Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
| [Glorious Cluster of Gilded Ethereal Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
Downgrading requires completing 
[80] Crests from the Ether. Upgrading requires completing the related feats of strength: [Weathered of the Ethereal], [Carved of the Ethereal], and [Runed of the Ethereal].
The War Within Season 2
| Item | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
 [Pouch of Weathered Undermine Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Satchel of Carved Undermine Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Pack of Runed Undermine Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Triumphant Satchel of Carved Undermine Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
| [Celebratory Pack of Runed Undermine Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
| [Glorious Cluster of Gilded Undermine Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
Downgrading requires completing [80] Don't Undermine the Crests. Upgrading requires completing the related feats of strength: [Weathered of the Undermine], [Carved of the Undermine], and [Runed of the Undermine].
The War Within Season 1
| Item | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
 [Pouch of Weathered Harbinger Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Satchel of Carved Harbinger Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Pack of Runed Harbinger Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Triumphant Satchel of Carved Harbinger Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
| [Celebratory Pack of Runed Harbinger Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
| [Glorious Cluster of Gilded Harbinger Crests] |
45 |
Upgrade |
Downgrading requires completing [80] The Harbinger of Crests. Upgrading requires completing the related feats of strength: [Harbinger of the Weathered], [Harbinger of the Carved], and [Harbinger of the Runed]. Upgrade costs were reduced from 90 to 45 in patch 11.0.7.
Dragonflight Season 4
| Item | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
 [Pouch of Whelpling's Awakened Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Satchel of Drake's Awakened Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Clutch of Wyrm's Awakened Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Restless Satchel of Drake's Awakened Crests] |
90 |
Upgrade |
| [Lively Clutch of Wyrm's Awakened Crests] |
90 |
Upgrade |
| [Yawning Basket of Aspect's Awakened Crests] |
90 |
Upgrade |
Downgrading requires completing [70] Awakened Crests, Unlimited Possibilities. Upgrading requires completing the related feats of strength: 
[The Awakened Drake], [The Awakened Wyrm], and [The Awakened Aspects].
Dragonflight Season 3
| Item | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
 [Pouch of Whelpling's Dreaming Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Satchel of Drake's Dreaming Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Clutch of Wyrm's Dreaming Crests] |
15  |
Downgrade |
| [Gleaming Satchel of Drake's Dreaming Crests] |
90 |
Upgrade |
| [Shimmering Clutch of Wyrm's Dreaming Crests] |
90 |
Upgrade |
| [Viridescent Bouquet of Aspect's Dreaming Crests] |
90 |
Upgrade |
Downgrading requires completing [70] Dreaming of Crests. Upgrading requires completing the related feats of strength: [Dreaming of Drakes], [Dreaming of Wyrms], and [Dreaming of the Aspects].
Dragonflight Season 2
Even after the season ended, the items can still be bought, albeit with poor quality.
| Item | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
 [Whelpling's Shadowflame Crest] |
1  |
Adventurer/Veteran |
| [Drake's Shadowflame Crest] |
1  |
Veteran/Champion |
| [Wyrm's Shadowflame Crest] |
1  |
Hero (up to 441) |
Quests
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- [70] Tougher Down Under
- [70] Dreaming of Crests
- [70] It Starts With a Stone
- [70] Leave No Flightstone Unturned
- [70] Catching Up with Friends
- [70] Shadowflame Crests
- [70] Flightstones
Objective of
Needs to be spoken with in:
- [70] A Multi-Front Battle
- [80] Urban Odyssey
Quotes
Gossip
- Zaralek Cavern
Flightstones are a marvel. There is so much to discover in this underground cavern. We are within the literal foundation of the Isles themselves. What can I do for you?
I would like to exchange my Shadowflame Crests.
How do I acquire Flightstones and Shadowflame Crests?
Flightstones are located all over the Dragon Isles and can be rewarded by opening outdoor treasures, completing world quests, participating in weekly events, dungeons, and raids.
Shadowflame Crest fragments can be acquired in similar fashion. There are four tiers of fragments that combine into whole crests. The more dangerous the adventure you overcome, the more powerful the fragments you will find.
Tell me about upgrading gear using Flightstones and Shadowflame Crests.
Most upgrades will require Flightstones. More powerful upgardes will require more Flightstones.
Upgrading gear labeled as Adventurer, Veteran, Champion, or Hero may require you to acquire additional Shadowflame Crests. These crests imbue a power that Flightstones alone cannot match. Mythic gear is so powerful that even a Crest cannot upgrade it.
If you bring us a piece of equipment less powerful than your equipped gear, it will be cheaper to upgrade and won't require a crest. Our upgrade specialists are quite good at leaning on your own power to save costs when possible.
- Original in Zaralek Cavern
Flightstones was a power originally harnessed by the dracthyr. It has now been rediscovered underground, the literal foundation of strength and power of this land.
What can I do for you?
- In the Emerald Dream
Look at this place! There is so much to explore and take in.
If my bet is correct--and it usually is--there are more adventures to be found out there. The possibilities are endless!
- Original in the Emerald Dream
Look at this place! There is so much to explore and take in. If my bet is correct--and it usually is--we could use Flightstones with Crests from around the Dream to upgrade the adventuring gear you find here! The possibilities, if not the sheer power alone, should be more than rewarding.
Now, how can I help you?
How do I acquire Flightstones and Dreaming Crests?
Flightstones are located all over the Dragon Isles. They can be obtained by opening outdoor treasures, completing world quests, and by participating in weekly events, dungeons, and raids.
Dreaming Crests can be acquired in similar fashion. There are four tiers of crests. The more dangerous the adventure you overcome, the more powerful the crests you will find.
I want to talk about something else.
Tell me about upgrading gear using Flightstones and Dreaming Crests.
Most upgrades will require a varied amount of Flightstones.
Upgrading gear labeled as Adventurer, Veteran, Champion, Hero, or Myth usually requires the addition of Dreaming Crests. You will need fifteen Crests of the appropriate power level for each upgrade. Cuzolth will let you know which kind of Crest you need for each upgrade.
If you bring us a piece of equipment less powerful than your equipped gear, it will be cheaper to upgrade and won't require any crests. In this way, we can lean on your own existing power to improve less-powerful gear when possible.
I want to talk about something else.
Show me your wares.
- Valdrakken
Oh, hello!
Cuzolth and I have been working with Flightstones and these new Awakened Crests that have been appearing around the Isles. He'll be able to help you upgrade your latest adventuring gear with them. Me? I'm still experimenting with Crest transmutation.
These new Crests seem to tap into the power of the Isles themselves. What a wonder!
How do I acquire Flightstones and Awakened Crests?
Flightstones are located all over the Dragon Isles. They can be obtained by opening outdoor treasures, completing world quests, and by participating in weekly events, dungeons, and raids.
Awakened Crests can be acquired in similar fashion. There are four tiers of crests. The more dangerous the adventure you overcome, the more powerful the crests you will find.
I want to talk about something else.
Tell me about upgrading gear using Flightstones and Awakened Crests.
Upgrades all require some Flightstones, so it's a good idea to be on the lookout for them.
Upgrading gear labeled as Adventurer, Veteran, Champion, Hero, or Myth usually requires the addition of Awakened Crests. You will need fifteen Crests of the appropriate power level for each upgrade. Cuzolth or another upgrade vendor will let you know which kind of Crest you need for each upgrade.
If you bring us a piece of equipment less powerful than another piece of gear you've already earned for the same slot, it will only cost half the usual amount of Flightstones and won't require any crests at all. So, for example, if you have a powerful cloak already, but you find a new cloak you want to empower up to that level, it'll be much cheaper.
I want to talk about something else.
Show me your Crest transmutation options.
- Dornogal
Greetings, friend!
Even after spending a considerable amount of time in Dornogal, we're still discovering new kinds of crests! These new Ethereal Crests are fascinating little artifacts that combine nicely with Valorstones.
And of course, Cuzolth has already already developed a way to use them to upgrade your latest adventuring gear. Me? I'm still researching Crest transmutation.
As usual.
Oh, I'm not complaining. I like being useful to you and the other adventurers. I would... rather stay behind here, myself. I'm not much of a fighter.
How do I acquire Valorstones and Crests?
Valorstones are located all around and beneath Khaz Algar. They can be obtained by opening outdoor treasures, completing world quests, and by participating in weekly events, delves, dungeons, and raids.
Crests can be acquired in similar fashion. There are four tiers of crests. The more dangerous the adventure you overcome, the more powerful the crests you will find.
I want to talk about something else.
Tell me about upgrading gear using Valorstones and Crests.
Upgrades all require some Valorstones, so it's a good idea to be on the lookout for them.
Upgrading gear labeled as Adventurer, Veteran, Champion, Hero, or Myth usually requires the addition of Crests. You will need fifteen Crests of the appropriate power level for each upgrade. Cuzolth or another upgrade vendor will let you know which kind of Crest you need for each upgrade.
If you bring us a piece of equipment less powerful than another piece of gear you've already earned for the same slot, it will only cost half the usual amount of Valorstones and won't require any crests at all. So, for example, if you have a powerful cloak already, but you find a new cloak you want to empower up to that level, it'll be much cheaper.
I want to talk about something else.
Show me your Crest transmutation options.
- Dornogal (Season 1)
Greetings, friend!
Cuzolth and I recently arrived here in Dornogal. It's really good that we did, too. These Valorstones and Harbinger Crests are fascinating little artifacts. He's already developed a way to use them to upgrade your latest adventuring gear. Me? I'm still experimenting with Crest transmutation.
As usual.
Oh, I'm not complaining. I like being useful to you and the other adventurers. I would... rather stay behind here, myself. I'm not much of a fighter.
Exceptional!
A keen-eyed messenger told me that you've collected a staggering amount of Flightstones by now, enough to upgrade quite a bit of gear.
Come visit me and Cuzolth in the heart of Loamm. We can experiment more with this new power. For your time, I've included a little something. Rather shiny. I hope to see you soon.
-Vaskarn
Patch changes
- Hotfix (2025-03-07): Vaskarn now correctly sells [Pack of Runed Undermine Crests].
- Hotfix (2024-05-02): Vaskarn in the Emerald Dream no longer erroneously mentions that they can upgrade your gear with the use of
[Flightstones]. Vaskarn in Valdrakken is unchanged. - Patch 10.2.6a (2024-04-23): Emerald Dream vendor location no longer sells anything and she was added to Valdrakken.
- Hotfix (2023-12-01): Vaskarn will now display her crest trade-up items to anyone who has earned the right to purchase them, even if they cannot currently purchase them because they are too close to the cap on the higher-level crest.
- Patch 10.1.0 (2023-05-02): Added.