Shards of Hope

🗡️ Quest Guide: "Shards of Hope" in World of Warcraft

📋 General Information

🔮 Expansion: The War Within
⚡ Patch: 11.2.0
🗺️ Location: K'aresh
📦 Quest Type: Item Collection
⭐ Difficulty: Medium (requires attention and quick reaction)

🎯 Quest Pickup

📍 NPC Location: 
🧭 Coordinates: /way 76.65, 34.33 (K'aresh)

Find the quest giver at the specified coordinates. The NPC will be marked with a standard yellow exclamation mark.

🎯 Quest Objective

Collect 💎 20 Void-Infused Shards in the designated area.

📝 Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Step 1: 🔍 Locate the Quest Area

Open the minimap and head to the highlighted quest zone. The area will be marked with a standard circular indicator.

Step 2: 👀 Search for Dark Pools

In the quest area, 🌊 dark blue pools will periodically appear:

• They spawn randomly
• Disappear after a few seconds
• Have a distinct dark blue color

Step 3: ⚡ Activate the Pool

As soon as you spot a pool:

1. 🏃‍♂️ Quickly run toward it
2. 🎯 Stand exactly in the center of the pool
3. 🔘 A button labeled "Concentrate Surge" will appear on screen
4. 👆 Press the button
5. ⚠️ Immediately move out of the pool (or you'll be launched upward)

Step 4: 💎 Collect the Shards

After activation, the pool will release:

• 3–4 💜 Void-Infused Shards
• They have a light purple color
• ⏰ They disappear after a few seconds

⚡ Important: Collect the shards as quickly as possible!

Step 5: 🔄 Repeat the Process

Repeat steps 2–4 until you have collected 20 shards.

💡 Useful Tips

🚀 Optimizing the Process:

• 🔄 Keep moving around the area to find pools faster
• 🐎 Use your mount for quicker travel between spawn points
• ⚠️ Don’t stand still – pools spawn randomly

🛡️ Avoiding Mistakes:

• ⏱️ Don’t linger in the pool after pressing the button
• ⚡ Pick up the shards right after they appear
• 👁️ Watch the shard disappearance timer closely

🏁 Quest Completion

After collecting 20 shards, return to the NPC at: 📍 /way 76.65, 34.33 to turn in the quest.

❓ Common Issues and Solutions

❌ Issue: "Concentrate Surge" button doesn’t appear
✅ Solution: Make sure you’re standing exactly in the center of the pool

❌ Issue: Shards disappear too fast
✅ Solution: Improve your reaction — leave the pool immediately after clicking the button

❌ Issue: Pools spawn too rarely
✅ Solution: This is intended — stay patient and keep moving

⏰ Estimated Completion Time

🏆 Experienced Player: 5–10 minutes
🆕 New Player: 10–15 minutes

Time may vary depending on your reaction speed and understanding of the quest mechanics.

🧪 Tested on PTR: This guide is based on extensive testing of the quest on the PTR server by a World of Warcraft veteran with over 20 years of experience. All mechanics and tips have been verified in practice.