WoW: The War Within - A Guide to Completing the Glory of the Delver Achievement

Achievements have long been a cornerstone of World of Warcraft, first introduced in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. These accomplishments offer players various challenges, ranging from simple tasks like collecting ten mounts to more complex feats within endgame content such as Dungeons and Raids.

Among these, the "Glory of" meta-achievements cater to those who aspire to accomplish everything in endgame scenarios. By fulfilling the criteria for each listed achievement, players can unlock unique rewards, including special mounts. One such meta-achievement is Glory of the Delver, which is centered around Delves. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to complete it.

How to Achieve Glory of the Delver

Glory of the Delver is a meta-achievement comprised of ten specific achievements related to endgame Delves. Before diving into this quest, ensure you have reached Level 80 and unlocked at least Tier 8 Delves. Below is a breakdown of each achievement you need to complete.

1. War Within Delves: Tier 8

  - This achievement requires you to unlock and successfully complete a Tier 8 Delve. If you find yourself undergeared, consider starting with an easier Delve to achieve this goal.

2. Delve Loremaster: War Within

  - To earn this achievement, you must finish every version of each War Within Delve, excluding Zekvir's Lair, which does not feature rotating stories. Since each Delve’s objective changes daily and some Delves have three or more variations, this task may take some time.

3. Leave No Treasure Unfound

 - You will unlock this achievement by discovering all Sturdy Chests within every Delve. It's not necessary to find all chests in a single run, as some only appear in specific storylines. For instance, a particular chest spawns only during the "From the Weaver with Love" storyline in the Spiral Weave.

4. Sporesweeper

  - Complete this achievement by tackling either the Fungal Folly or Mycomancer Cavern on Tier 8 without being caught in the explosion from floating spores. It's fine to have a spore follow you, but make sure to avoid the circle when it detonates. If you get the poison debuff, you will fail this achievement. Rest assured, Brann and your pets do not affect your progress, so their proximity to the spore won’t cause any issues.

5. I TAKE Candle!

 - This can be completed in either the Waterworks or Kriegval's Rest at Tier 8. You'll need to keep a totem or candle alive while the area shrinks around you. The best approach is to drop the item during battles, allowing you to move freely without decreasing the circle's size. If you defeat the final boss without letting the item expire, you’ll secure this achievement.

6. Just Keep Swimming

  - One of the more straightforward achievements, you must complete either the Sinkhole or Tak-Rethan Abyss on Tier 8 without running out of air. Using a water-breathing potion can make this significantly easier. Note that this achievement may have some bugs, so be prepared for a few attempts.

7. Spider Senses

  - For this achievement, clear either Earthcrawl Mines or Dread Pit on Tier 8 without triggering a Nerubian from a web or getting hit by Nerubian Eggs. It can be tricky to escape webs depending on the active story, so Dread Pit during the Kobold Kidnapping narrative is a preferable choice. As long as you avoid walking into or attacking the eggs, this achievement will unlock once you defeat the boss.

8. Daystormer

  - In Nightfall Sanctum, you’ll encounter expanding and contracting purple circles. Complete Nightfall Sanctum on Tier 8 without touching any of these circles. Generally, it’s easy to evade them, but the moving circle during the boss fight is the main challenge.

9. Nemesis

 - Considered the toughest achievement in Glory of the Delver, you must complete Zekvir's Lair either solo or in a group on Tier 8. Ensure your gear is at least 590 to have a fighting chance against Zekvir, as managing the cocoons effectively is crucial to avoid defeat.

10. Brann Development

   - To achieve this, level Brann up to Level 25. Brann gains experience from Delves up to Level 15; thereafter, he only earns EXP from Bountiful Delves. Continue participating in Bountiful Delves, and Brann will eventually reach Level 25.

By completing these achievements, you’ll not only earn the Glory of the Delver meta-achievement but also gain unique rewards, enhancing your World of Warcraft experience. Happy adventuring!