Every week in World of Warcraft: The War Within, players forge a Pact with one of three members of the Severed Threads to earn renown and rewards. This guide covers the advantages of assisting the Weaver, General, or Vizier to help you decide which head of the Thread to represent.

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At the beginning of each week, visit Lady Vinazian in The Weaver’s Lair to forge a Pact with the Weaver, General, or Vizier. This Pact influences which of the Severed Thread leaders you earn Renown with by completing activities in Azj-Kahet during the current week.

Earning Renown with a specific Severed Thread leader unlocks exclusive quests and rewards, such as different colored mounts and various benefits in the open world. The leader you should choose to form a Pact with depends on which of these rewards appeal to you. To help you make a choice, check out all the benefits and rewards for the Weaver, General, and Vizier below.

Don’t worry if, like me, you’re a WoW completionist. You can eventually max out the Renown of every leader and unlock all Severed Thread rewards. Mixing and matching who you side with grants you access to simultaneous rewards, aside from their respective World Buffs and Abilities.

The Weaver benefits and rewards

If you’re a fan of gold making, then the Weaver is the best leader to form a Pact with because of her exclusive World Buff. This buff passively increases your Crafting and Gathering speed by either 15% or 30%, depending on your Renown level, making professions like mining considerably faster.

BenefitDescriptionRenown LevelAbility: Woven CocoonWhile in a Pact with The Weaver, you can use the Woven Cocoon to conceal yourself or trap enemies.AcquaintanceCity RumorsAllows you to find Rumors in Az-Kahet by finding Brokers or purchasing maps.AcquaintancePheromones: High HallowsAllows entry to the High Hollows and its citizens become intractable.

Note: You do not need to be in a current Pact with the Weaver for this effect.CronyTreasures: Weave-Rat CachesAllows you to discover Weave-Rat Caches with the adorable Thimble.CronyThe Weaver’s RequestBeings a questline.AccompliceWorld Buff: Weaver’s TutelageWhile in a Pact with the Weaver, your Crafting and Gathering speed increases by 15%.CollaboratorNotoriety Pays OffThe Weaver’s weekly pact quest provides extra Kej.AccessoryWorld Buff: Weaver’s ProdigyWhile in a Pact with the Weaver, your Crafting and Gathering speed increases by 30%.AbettorThe Weaver’s LegacyBeings a questline.AbettorMount: Widow’s UndercrawlerAllows you to purchase the Widow’s Undercrawler mount from the Severed Threads quartermaster.ConspiratorTitle: SilksingerGrants the title “Silksinger.” MastermindSpymaster’s Severed ThreadAdds a visual effect to the Notorious Thread’s Hearthstone Toy.Mastermind

The General benefits and rewards

For adventurers who find themself dying a little too often, a Pact with The General may be the choice for you. His World Buff prevents you from dying in the open world, granting an absorb shield and damage immunity for a short time before a would-be killing blow. He also grants you explosions. I like explosions.

BenefitDescriptionRenown LevelAbility: Heavy OrdinanceWhile in a pact with The General, you can drop explosives for heavy damage in the open world.AcquaintanceCity RumorsAllows you to find Rumors in Az-Kahet by finding Brokers or purchasing maps.AcquaintancePheromones: The SkeinsAllows entry to the Skeins and its citizens become intractable.

Note: You do not need to be in a current Pact with the Weaver for this effect.CronyTreasures: Forgotten MemorialsAllows you to duel Aspirant Kiipka in random spots throughout Azj-Kahet in return for Kej and reputation.CronyThe General’s OrderBeings a questline.AccompliceWorld Buff: General’s PhalanxWhile in a pact with The General, attacks that would kill you instead absorb the blow and grants damage immunity for ten seconds. CollaboratorNotoriety Pays OffThe General’s weekly pact quest provides extra Kej.AccessoryWorld Buff: General’s BulwarkWhile in a pact with The General, attacks that would kill you instead absorb the blow and grants damage immunity for ten seconds.

(The differences between General’s Phalanx and Bulwark are currently unknown.)AbettorThe General’s ConvictionBeings a questline.AbettorMount: Heritage UndercrawlerAllows you to purchase the Heritage Undercrawler mount from the Severed Threads quartermaster.ConspiratorTitle: AnubGrants the title “Anub’.” For example, Anub’Volks.MastermindCrypt Lord’s Severed ThreadAdds a visual effect to the Notorious Thread’s Hearthstone Toy.Mastermind

The Vizier benefits and rewards

If you’re low on Kej, the currency of Azj-Kahet, and want to stock up on as many rewards as possible, then choose to forge a pact with The Vizier. His World Buff increases Kej gains by 10% or 20%, depending on your current standing. The Vizier is typically the best Leader to start with if you aren’t hunting down a specific reward for this reason.

BenefitDescriptionRenown LevelAbility: Heavy OrdinanceWhile in a Pact with The Vizier, you can cycle through potions of different effects in the open world.AcquaintanceCity RumorsAllows you to find Rumors in Az-Kahet by finding Brokers or purchasing maps.AcquaintanceTreasures: Kaheti ExcavationsGrants access to Kaheti Excavations in Azj-Kahet.CronyThe Vizier’s Entreaty.Beings a questline.CronyThe General’s OrderBeings a questline.AccompliceWorld Buff: Vizier’s SavvyWhile in a pact with The Vizier, your Kej gains increase by 10%.CollaboratorNotoriety Pays OffThe Vizier’s weekly pact quest provides extra Kej.AccessoryWorld Buff: Vizier’s SupremacyWhile in a pact with The Vizier, your Kej gains increase by 20%.AbettorThe Vizier’s ResolveBeings a questline.AbettorMount: Royal Court UndercrawlerAllows you to purchase the Royal Court Undercrawler mount from the Severed Threads quartermaster.ConspiratorTitle: Hand of the VizierGrants the title “Hand of the Vizier.”MastermindExecutor’s Severed ThreadAdds a visual effect to the Notorious Thread’s Hearthstone Toy.Mastermind

Why can’t I choose a Severed Thread Pact?

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To start a Pact with a Severed Thread leader, you need to talk to Lady Vinazian in The Weaver’s Lair in Azj-Kahet. This Pact lasts until the next weekly reset and applies to every character on your account. Sorry, there’s no triple-dipping for alts — as convenient as that would be.

To unlock Pacts, you must complete the quest “Of Pacts and Patrons,” available for players who complete The War Within Campaign on one character. Once the Weekly reset occurs on Tuesday in The Americas * Oceania and Wednesday in the EU, your Pact will unravel, allowing you to choose a new one or renew your previous choice.

While you choose your Pact for the week, don’t forget that the lost Hallowfall momentos quests also reset weekly. If you need a bag for all your Azj-Kahet treasures, we also have a guide on how to earn a free 34-slot bag in The Ringing Deeps.

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