Patch 11.0.7 Gearing Guide: Key Changes to Crests, Costs, and Upgrades Explained

Patch 11.0.7 introduces notable changes to the gearing process. If you are diving into Mythic+, raids, or crafting, here’s what you need to know about the updated system, including crest adjustments and upgrade costs:

Key Changes in Patch 11.0.7

1. Crest drop rates scale with keystone level – Higher keystone levels now reward more crests, making higher Mythic+ runs more rewarding.
2. Expired keystone penalty reduced – Completing expired keys now deducts 4 crests (down from 7).
3. Enchanted Gilded Harbinger Crest Costs reduced – Crafting an Enchanted Gilded Harbinger Crest now requires 60 Gilded crests (down from 90).
4. Gilded crest discount – Gilded crest outgrowth requires ilvl 636 in every slot (was ilvl 639).

For a comprehensive breakdown, here is an updated visual gearing guide by Gandalin.