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Guides to Inscription
Inscription is a GREAT new alternative for those new players or people who want to have the latest and greatest edge over others. Not only will you be able to create items every single class in the game will want, you will get, as a perk, an extra Glyph for your character once you reach Northrend! Currently, it is optimal in the hands of Caster-types, though, since you will be given the ability to make Off-hands and Melee classes can't wield them.
Upon reaching Northrend, you will need to activate your Inscriber-only Glyph, which should be in your spellbook. Some will require materials, some will not. It will give you unique abilities not found on any other Glyphs! Cool, huh?
As a Bonus, high-level inscribers also get the ability to inscribe their shoulderpads with Inscriber-only enchants. These are the usual attack power, dodge rating, spell power types and will only be available to Inscribers.
Finally, Inscribers are able to make several Off-hands to use for themselves and others - while Melee classes won't really need them, Spellcasters sure can benefit from them!
Inscription - Scribing to help others
Inscription is really use to use and works like many other professions - once you've gone to a Trainer and learned the skill, open your spellbook. You will see the Inscription Skill along with the available Glyphs and Items you may currently create.
To create new Glyphs, you will need to find the materials necessary. As mentioned before, you will need Ink and Parchment in order to start making your glyphs and cards. First, buy the Virtuoso Inking Set from the Vendor. Next up, ink! How do we get ink? simple, by getting Pigments!
Low-level pigments may be obtained by milling Herbs. Herbs found in the lower-level areas will all yield 2-5 pigments once milled, however, you will need atleast 5 herbs in order to use your Milling ability. What differentiates Inscription from others such as Jewelcrafting is simple - unlike Prospecting that may throw out random gems, Milling will always give you the required Pigment for the level, no matter which herb you mill if it's in the level range. Sometimes, you may also get secondary pigments, that are used in more uncommon inks.
Once you have your pigments in-hand, you will need to transform them into Ink. This will take either 1 or 2 of your pigments per piece of ink, so make sure to check the requirements carefully.
Finally, buy some parchments (check your requirements) and start creating Glyphs and Scrolls!
Make sure to check back later for a fuller description on how to level inscription thoroughly, including which types of herbs give which types of pigments, and what you will need to get your inscription to the max level!
That’s basically how Inscription works.
