Mists of Pandaria Classic Honor Points Farming Guide: Battlegrounds, Rares & Best Strategies

Mists of Pandaria Classic Honor Points Farming Guide

In this Mists of Pandaria Classic Honor Points Farming Guide, we’ll show you the fastest and most efficient ways to farm Honor Points. From battlegrounds to daily quests and elite Honor mobs, this guide covers everything you need to maximize your PvP currency.

What Is Honor in MoP Classic?

Honor Points are the primary early PvP currency in Mists of Pandaria Classic. They are used to purchase Dreadful Gladiator gear, the entry-level PvP set for the expansion. Honor is also required for higher-tier PvP gear, although Conquest Points are needed for top-level sets.

Honor gear helps you get started in battlegrounds, world PvP, and arenas, and can even provide a stepping stone for raiding. However, for PvP-focused activities, swapping to PvE gear when needed is recommended.

The Fastest Way to Grind Honor

The two most efficient ways to farm Honor in MoP Classic are:

1. Battlegrounds – consistent and accessible source of Honor.

2. PvP Rares in Krasarang Wilds – high Honor reward with daily quest synergy.

Both methods can be done solo or in a group, making them ideal for quickly building your PvP gear set.

Battleground Honor Farming

Battlegrounds are the most reliable source of Honor Points. You can queue solo or with a group, and winning earns significantly more Honor, although losing still grants a smaller reward.

Call to Arms (CtA) battlegrounds offer bonus Honor and sometimes Conquest Points. The featured battleground rotates twice a week. To get these bonuses, you must queue for the specific battleground directly; using the Random Battleground option does not give the CtA bonus.

Honor from Battlegrounds (pre-patch values)

Tips for Efficient BG Honor Farming:

• Complete the first Random Battleground win daily for the largest bonus.

• Queue for CtA battlegrounds during active rotation for extra Honor.

• Use a pre-made group to shorten queue times and increase win chances.

• Only max-level players can always access all battlegrounds.

Honor from PvP Rares in Krasarang Wilds

There are 6 rare mobs in Krasarang Wilds that drop honor badges, each granting 250 Honor Points. These are also tied to a PvP daily quest.

Faction-specific rare mobs:

Killing all available rare mobs once also rewards the achievement “I'm In Your Base, Killing Your Dudes.”

Where to Find Honor Vendors

• Horde: Lok’nor Bloodfist in Kun-Lai Summit (35.4, 83.4)

• Alliance: Hayden Christophen in Valley of the Four Winds (12.2, 34.0)

Both vendors sell the full Dreadful Gladiator set, the main entry-level PvP gear for level 90 characters.

What to Buy with Honor

Dreadful Gladiator gear (458 ilvl) costs:

Tips for Spending Honor Wisely:

1. Prioritize trinkets first.

2. Then get large gear pieces (head, chest, legs).

3. Fill in remaining slots afterward.

4. Save points for off-spec or alt characters if needed.

MoP Classic Honor Farming Tips

• Complete the first Random Battleground win each day.

• Prioritize Call to Arms battlegrounds for extra rewards.

• Join Tol Barad when active for Honor from quests and victories.

• Group with friends or a PvP guild to improve wins and reduce queue times.

• Target elite NPCs in Krasarang Wilds for bonus Honor.

• Use the in-game calendar to track CtA rotations.

These tips will help you farm Honor efficiently, preparing for Conquest content.

MoP Classic Honor Points FAQ

Q: What can I do with Honor Points?
A: Buy Dreadful Gladiator gear, entry-level PvP gear for level 90.

Q: Where to spend Honor Points?
A: Horde: Lok’nor Bloodfist (Kun-Lai Summit 35.4, 83.4)
Alliance: Hayden Christophen (Valley of the Four Winds 12.2, 34.0)

Q: How much for a full Dreadful Gladiator set?
A: 22,250 Honor Points. Prioritize trinkets and large armor pieces first.

Q: Do I need to win battlegrounds to get Honor?
A: Wins give more, but losing still grants Honor. Queue with a group for best results.