This article is meant to be a side-by-side comparison of Aldor and Scryer rewards, two factions located in Shattrath City, is shown below. The article aims to make it easier for players to decide which faction they want to side and gain reputation with.
Note that while gaining reputation for either faction, you will also gain reputation with the Sha'tar.
Quick Summary
Some generalizations of who each faction will benefit can be made. Naturally you are highly encouraged to look at all the items before you make your choice.
There may be some tough choices for healers. On one hand, it is possible to get a staff with huge +healing (Scryers); on the other, one could get all the +intellect and MP5 Aldor gear. Aldor also gives you some nice +healing and +stamina thread, while the Scryers give you +spell damage and stamina thread, which is nice for players who have picked up tailoring. It is used to enchant your leggings.
For a PvP-oriented mana-based DPS, the Scryers appear superior in some ways. They provide a mini-TOEP trinket, shoulder enchants with stats more in favor of crits, a very high +stamina and +damage ring. In contrast, the Aldor provide a +damage staff which has no stamina, only intellect and a chestpiece which has low stamina and lots of intellect and decent damage. In this respect the Aldor seem to appeal more to the PvE crowd.
It is suggested that if you are in a raiding guild and have access to high end items, it is best go with the Scryers, but if you are in a more casual lower-end guild you may want to go Aldor.
Aldor and Scryers also have access to different quest line that gives different reward. For example, the quest "Shutting Down Manaforge Ara" gives Karja's Medallion (15int, 10spi, 55heal necklace) or Overseer's Signet (25str, 15agi, 10 hit rating ring) for Aldor and Manastorm Band (15 int, 10 spell critical strike, 29 dam/heal ring) or Thalodien's Charm (37 sta, 15 def, 15 shield necklace) for Scryers.
Remember, none of the above should make your decision for you. Check the items!
Note: If you want to use the things created by a profession, it is of no importance what faction you choose, as most such things are Bind On Equip. However, if you see it as important to be the one to learn a pattern/design etc, then you have more facts to take into account.
Auchenai Staff
Binds when picked up
Unique
Staff
Two-Hand
Speed 2.10
92 - 171 Damage
(62.8 damage per second)
+46 Intellect
Durability 100
Requires The Aldor - Revered
Requires Level 70
Equip: Improves spell hit rating by 19.
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 26.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 121.
Mages
Warlocks
Shadow Priests
Moonkin Druids
Elemental Shamans
Seer's Cane
Binds when picked up
Unique
Staff
Two-Hand
Speed 2.10
92 - 171 Damage
(62.8 damage per second)
+28 Stamina
+46 Intellect
Durability 100
Requires The Scryers - Revered
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 228.
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec.
Holy Priests
Restoration Druids
Restoration Shamans
Vindicator's Brand
Binds when picked up
Unique
Sword
One-Hand
Speed 2.60
143 - 267 Damage
(78.8 damage per second)
Durability 105
Requires The Aldor - Exalted
Requires Level 70
Equip: Improves hit rating by 18.
Equip: Increases attack power by 38.
Sword rogues
Fury Warrior
Retainer's Blade
Binds when picked up
Unique
Dagger
One-Hand
Speed 1.50
94 - 142 Damage
(78.7 damage per second)
+21 Agility
+21 Stamina
Durability 105
Requires The Scryers - Exalted
Requires Level 70
Rogue offhand
Fury Warrior
Equipment
Aldor Beneficial Classes Scryer Beneficial Classes
Anchorite's Robes
Binds when picked up
Unique
Cloth
Chest
156 Armor
+16 Stamina
+38 Intellect
+18 Spirit
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: Restores 2 mana per 5 sec.
Durability 80
Requires The Aldor - Honored
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 29.
Damage Priests
Mages
Warlocks
Retainer's Leggings
Binds when picked up
Unique
Legs Leather
256 Armor
+28 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Requires The Scryers - Revered
Equip: Improves hit rating by 26.
Equip: Increases attack power by 92.
Rogues
Feral Druids (Cat)
Lightwarden's Band*
Binds when picked up
Unique
Finger
Unique
+18 Agility
+27 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Requires The Aldor - Revered
Equip: Increases attack power by 38.
Hunters
Rogues
Fury Warriors
Feral Druids
Enhancement Shamans
Scryer's Bloodgem*
Binds when picked up
Unique
Trinket
Requires Level 70
Requires The Scryers - Revered
Equip: Improves spell hit rating by 32.
Use: Increases spell damage by up to 150 and healing by up to 280 for 15 sec.
Mages
Warlocks
Balance/Resto Druids
Paladins
Vindicator's Hauberk
Binds when picked up
Unique
Chest Plate
1164 Armor
+39 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Requires The Aldor - Revered
Equip: Increases defense rating by 46.
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 19.
Tanking Warriors
Def Paladins
Gauntlets of the Chosen
Binds when picked up
Unique
Hands Plate
728 Armor
+15 Agility
+30 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Requires The Scryers - Revered
Equip: Increases defense rating by 35.
Tanking Warriors (slight DPS bias)
Def Paladins
Medallion of the Lightbearer
Binds when picked up
Unique
Neck
+16 Stamina
+28 Intellect
Requires Level 70
Requires The Aldor - Exalted
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.
Restoration Druids
Holy Priests
Resto Shaman
Holy Paladins
Seer's Signet
Binds when picked up
Unique
Finger
+22 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Requires The Scryers - Exalted
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 11.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 33.
Mages
Warlocks
Balance Druids
Holy Paladins
Inscriptions
Inscriptions grant enchants to shoulder armor. They are purchased from Aldor and Scryer vendors in their respective banks in Shattrath City. Uncommon inscriptions can be purchased for 2 tokens, rare greater inscriptions cost 8 tokens. Tokens are obtained by turning in [Fel Armament] (Aldor) or [Arcane Tome] (Scryer) to the corresponding NPC in Shattrath. Inscriptions require level 64 and Honored reputation with their respective faction, and greater inscriptions require level 70 and Exalted.
Faction Item Stats Item Stats
Aldor [Inscription of Warding] +13 Dodge Rating [Greater Inscription of Warding] +15 Dodge Rating +10 Defense Rating
[Inscription of Faith] +29 Healing [Greater Inscription of Faith] +33 Healing 4 mana per 5 sec
[Inscription of Vengeance] +26 Attack Power [Greater Inscription of Vengeance] +30 Attack Power +10 Critical Strike Rating
[Inscription of Discipline] +15 Spell Damage and Healing [Greater Inscription of Discipline] +18 Spell Damage and Healing +10 Spell Critical Strike Rating
Scryer [Inscription of Knight] +13 Defense Rating [Greater Inscription of Knight] +10 Dodge Rating +15 Defense Rating
[Inscription of Oracle] 5 mana per 5 sec [Greater Inscription of Oracle] +22 Healing 6 mana per 5 sec
[Inscription of Blade] +13 Critical Strike Rating [Greater Inscription of Blade] +20 Attack Power +15 Critical Strike Rating
[Inscription of Orb] +13 Spell Critical Strike Rating [Greater Inscription of Orb] +12 Spell Damage and Healing +15 Spell Critical Strike Rating
Crafting Recipes
Leatherworker
Aldor Scryer
Leather Pattern: Blastguard Belt
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Aldor - Honored
Use: Teaches you how to make a Blastguard Belt.
Blastguard Belt*
Binds when equipped
Waist Leather
160 Armor
+27 Stamina
+30 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +8 Attack Power
Durability 35 / 35
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Fel Hide (6), Primal Fire (3), Primal Water (3)
Pattern: Blastguard Boots*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Aldor - Revered
Use: Teaches you how to make Blastguard Boots.
Blastguard Boots*
Binds when equipped
Feet Leather
178 Armor
+27 Stamina
+30 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Fel Hide (8), Primal Life (6)
Pattern: Enchanted Clefthoof Boots*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Scryers - Honored
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Clefthoof Boots.
Enchanted Clefthoof Boots*
Binds when equipped
Feet Leather
196 Armor
+27 Stamina
+30 Arcane Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Thick Clefthoof Leather (16), Primal Mana (6)
Pattern: Enchanted Clefthoof Gloves*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Scryers - Revered
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Clefthoof Gloves.
Enchanted Clefthoof Gloves*
Binds when equipped
Feet Leather
178 Armor
+27 Stamina
+30 Arcane Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Thick Clefthoof Leather (16), Primal Mana (6)
Pattern: Blastguard Pants*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Aldor - Exalted
Use: Teaches you how to make Blastguard Pants.
Blastguard Pants*
Binds when equipped
Feet Leather
249 Armor
+40 Stamina
+40 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +8 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (6), Fel Hide (10), Primal Fire (4), Primal Water (4)
Pattern: Enchanted Clefthoof Leggings*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Scryers - Exalted
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Clefthoof Leggings.
Enchanted Clefthoof Leggings*
Binds when equipped
Feet Leather
249 Armor
+30 Stamina
+40 Arcane Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +8 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Thick Clefthoof Leather (16), Primal Mana (6)
Mail Pattern: Flamescale Belt*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Aldor - Honored
Use: Teaches you how to make Flamescale Belt.
Flamescale Belt*
Binds when equipped
Waist Mail
357 Armor
+27 Stamina
+30 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +8 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Crystal Infused Leather (8), Primal Fire (3), Primal Water (3)
Pattern: Flamescale Boots*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Aldor - Revered
Use: Teaches you how to make a Flamescale Boots.
Flamescale Boots*
Binds when equipped
Feet Mail
437 Armor
+27 Stamina
+30 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Attack Power
Durability 35 / 35
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Crystal Infused Leather (8), Primal Fire (3), Primal Water (3)
Pattern: Enchanted Felscale Gloves*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Scryers - Honored
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Felscale Gloves.
Enchanted Felscale Gloves*
Binds when equipped
Hands Mail
397 Armor
+27 Stamina
+30 Arcane Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Fel Scales (10), Primal Mana (6)
Pattern: Enchanted Felscale Boots*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Scryers - Revered
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Felscale Boots.
Enchanted Felscale Boots*
Binds when equipped
Feet Mail
437 Armor
+27 Stamina
+30 Arcane Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (4), Fel Scales (10), Primal Mana (6)
Pattern: Flamescale Leggings*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Aldor - Exalted
Use: Teaches you how to make a Flamescale Leggings.
Flamescale Leggings*
Binds when equipped
Legs Mail
556 Armor
+30 Stamina
+40 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +8 Attack Power
Durability 35 / 35
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (6), Crystal Infused Leather (12), Primal Fire (4), Primal Water (4)
Pattern: Enchanted Felscale Leggings*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (350)
Requires The Scryers - Exalted
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Felscale Leggings.
Enchanted Felscale Leggings*
Binds when equipped
Legs Mail
556 Armor
+30 Stamina
+40 Arcane Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +8 Attack Power
Requires Level 69
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (6), Fel Scales (12), Primal Mana (8)
Armor Kit Pattern: Vindicator's Armor Kit*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (325)
Requires The Aldor - Revered
Use: Teaches you how to make Vindicator's Armor Kit
Vindicator's Armor Kit*
Requires Level 55
Use: Permanently increase the defense rating of an item worn on the chest, legs, hands or feet by 8. Only usable on items level 60 and above.
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (3), Primal Earth
Pattern: Magister's Armor Kit*
Binds when picked up
Requires Leatherworking (325)
Requires The Scryers - Revered
Use: Teaches you how to make Magister's Armor Kit
Magister's Armor Kit*
Requires Level 55
Use: Permanently increase the mana regeneration of an item worn on the chest, legs, hands or feet by 3 mana every 5 seconds. Only usable on items level 60 and above.
Requires Heavy Knothide Leather (3), Primal Mana
Blacksmith
Aldor Scryer
Plans: Flamebane Bracers*
Binds when picked up
Requires Blacksmithing (350)
Requires The Aldor - Friendly
Use: Teaches you how to make Flamebane Bracers
Flamebane Bracers*
Binds when equipped
Wrist Plate
497 Armor
+15 Stamina
+28 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +2 Parry Rating
Requires Level 69
Set: Flame Guard (1/4)
Requires Fel Iron Bar (6), Primal Water (3), Primal Fire (2)
Plans: Flamebane Gloves*
Binds when picked up
Requires Blacksmithing (360)
Requires The Aldor - Honored
Use: Teaches you how to make a Flamebane Gloves
Flamebane Gloves*
Binds when equipped
Hands Plate
722 Armor
+21 Stamina
+30 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Parry Rating
Requires Level 70
Set: Flame Guard (1/4)
Requires Fel Iron Bar (8), Primal Water (4), Primal Fire (4)
Plans: Enchanted Adamantite Belt*
Binds when picked up
Requires Blacksmithing (355)
Requires The Scryers - Friendly
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Adamantite Belt
Plans: Flamebane Breastplate*
Binds when picked up
Requires Blacksmithing (365)
Requires The Aldor - Revered
Use: Teaches you how to make a Flamebane Breastplate
Flamebane Breastplate*
Binds when equipped
Chest Plate
1164 Armor
+19 Stamina
+40 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Yellow Socket
Red Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Defense Rating
Requires Level 70
Set: Flame Guard (1/4)
Requires Fel Iron Bar (16), Primal Water (6), Primal Fire (4)
Plans: Flamebane Helm*
Binds when picked up
Requires Blacksmithing (360)
Requires The Aldor - Exalted
Use: Teaches you how to make a Flamebane Helm
Flamebane Helm*
Binds when equipped
Head Plate
930 Armor
+19 Stamina
+40 Fire Resistance
Blue Socket
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Hit Rating
Requires Level 70
Set: Flame Guard (1/4)
Requires Fel Iron Bar (12), Primal Water (5), Primal Fire (3)
Plans: Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate*
Binds when picked up
Requires Blacksmithing (360)
Requires The Scryers - Revered
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate
Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate*
Binds when equipped
Chest Plate
1154 Armor
+27 Stamina
+40 Arcane Resistance
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Hit Rating
Requires Level 70
Set: Enchanted Adamantite Armor (1/4)
Requires Hardened Adamantite (4), Arcane Dust (20), Large Prismatic Shard (4)
Plans: Enchanted Adamantite Leggings*
Binds when picked up
Requires Blacksmithing (360)
Requires The Scryers - Exalted
Use: Teaches you how to make Enchanted Adamantite Leggings
Enchanted Adamantite Leggings*
Binds when equipped
Legs Plate
1019 Armor
+27 Stamina
+40 Arcane Resistance
Red Socket