Introducing: Val’anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings

What is Val’anyr and Why is it So Great?

Val’anyr is a legendary weapon in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, coveted by healers everywhere for its powerful stats and unique effect. Healing a player gives a 10% chance to gain the Blessing of Ancient Kings for 15 seconds, which creates a shield equal to 15% of the amount healed on a target for 8 seconds. This effect can be stacked by different Val’anyr wielders, but the shield can’t grow larger than 20,000 absorption points.

Va’lanyr, the Best Class

So which class is best suited for Val’anyr? Let's break it down:

• Holy Paladins: main tank healers with a low healing frequency.
• Restoration Druids: good for overtime healing groups of people, but the smallest shield among all classes.
• Restoration Shamans: can heal multiple targets, but lower healing output in comparison with other classes.
• Discipline Priests: not ideal, as the shield is triggered by healing a player, not by shielding them.

The Quest for Val’anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings

Ready to embark on the journey to get Val’anyr? Here's what you need to do:

• Kill bosses in the 25-man version of Ulduar to get 30 Fragment of Val'anyr, with a ~10% chance of dropping from each boss and a 20% chance from Hard Mode bosses.
• Combine the fragments to create the Shattered Fragments of Val'anyr and start the Ancient History quest.
• Go to the Archivum Console, hand in the quest, and accept the Val'anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings quest.
• Defeat Yogg-Saron, but remember, you can’t complete this quest if all 4 Keepers are helping you.

Tips and Tricks

• Make sure to always keep a close eye on Yogg-Saron during Phase 3 of the fight.
• Don’t forget to bring your friends, because Val’anyr is not a solo quest.
• And most importantly, always remember to bring the snacks! You don’t want to run out of fuel on your legendary quest.

So Get Your Fragments and Start Your Quest!

Good luck, and may the Blessing of Ancient Kings be upon you!