So, you've stumbled upon the Reshii Wraps, that intriguing Artifact cloak introduced in Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh. It's more than just a cosmetic; it's a dynamic piece of gear that can significantly boost your character's capabilities. Let's dive into how you can get the most out of it.
Getting Your Hands on the Reshii Wraps
First things first, how do you even get this cloak? It's tied to the main storyline. You'll unlock the Reshii Wraps upon completing the third chapter of the K'aresh campaign, specifically after finishing the quest "That's a Wrap." Simple enough, right?
Alt Skip: A Helping Hand for Your Alts
Now, if you've got multiple characters, the thought of replaying the entire campaign might be a bit daunting. Thankfully, there's an alt skip! Just head over to Hashim, the Reshii Wraps Upgrader, located at coordinates 50, 36 in Overlook Zo'Shuul in K'aresh. He'll have a new dialogue option for the cloak, allowing your alts to snag their own Reshii Wraps without the campaign grind.
The Ethereal Energy Buff: A Special Treat
What makes the Reshii Wraps special is its "Ethereal Energy" effect. This isn't a one-size-fits-all buff; it actually adapts to your current specialization.
- For Tanks: You get "Ethereal Protection." This means your spells and abilities have a good chance to generate a shield that cuts down incoming damage by 20%. And if you drop below 40% health, this shield kicks in at a whopping 500% effectiveness, though it has a 6-minute cooldown.
- For Healers: "Ethereal Reconstitution" is your go-to. Your helpful spells and abilities can gather dormant energy to heal an injured ally. Any overhealing from this effect even turns into an absorb shield for 20 seconds.
- For DPS: "Ethereal Reaping" is where it's at. Your harmful spells and abilities can focus latent energies to deal Arcane damage, splitting it between your target and nearby enemies. Plus, enemies below 35% health take an extra 20% damage.
Boosting Your Ethereal Energy
Want to make that Ethereal Energy buff even more potent? You'll want to look towards the Manaforge: Omega raid. Specifically, four specific Feet armor pieces come with the "Reshii Grace" effect, which makes your Reshii Wraps' powers trigger 50% more frequently. These drop from the optional "The Soul Hunters" encounter. Keep an eye out for the Interloper's Silken Striders (Cloth), Interloper's Reinforced Sandals (Leather), Interloper's Chain Boots (Mail), and Interloper's Plated Sabatons (Plate).
And if that wasn't enough, the final boss of the raid, Dimensius the All-Devouring, drops the "Band of the Shattered Soul" ring. This ring has an effect that synergizes with your Reshii Wraps, making their powers also reduce Cosmic damage taken by 50% for 20 seconds, up to a certain threshold.
Customizing with Fiber Sockets
Beyond the buffs, the Reshii Wraps offer a unique way to customize your secondary stats through "Fiber sockets." You start with four sockets, allowing you to choose your preferred stat: Crit, Haste, Mastery, or Versatility. You get one socket from a quest when you obtain the cloak, with more available from vendors.
And for the truly dedicated, Tailors can craft even more powerful "Epic Fiber Sockets." Don't forget you can freely swap these sockets out without losing them by purchasing an "Ethereal Seam Ripper" from Hashim.
The Upgrade Path: Ethereal Strands and Weekly Progress
To truly maximize your Reshii Wraps, you'll need "Ethereal Strands." You can gather these by defeating raid bosses in Manaforge Omega, completing Delves, running Mythic+ dungeons, and by doing Warrant quests in K'aresh (which unlock once you hit Renown rank 3 with Karesh Trust).
The upgrade process is designed to be a weekly endeavor, meaning you can only upgrade the cloak once per week. However, there's a catch-up system in place if you happen to miss a week. Each upgrade costs 3 Ethereal Strands, unlocks a talent in the Reshii Wraps' perk tree, and increases the cloak's item level by 7. As you upgrade, both the Ethereal Energy procs and the secondary stats from your Fiber sockets will become more powerful.
Perks to Unlock: A Deeper Dive
The Reshii Wraps also come with their own perk tree, spread across five tiers. Unlocking these perks can significantly enhance your experience:
- Boon of the Reshii: This is your foundational perk, enhancing the core powers of your Reshii Wraps and attuning them to your specialization.
- Secrets of the Depths: Grants you access to secret rooms within Delves.
- Orbs of Power: Enemies defeated during Phase Diving have a chance to drop an energy orb that boosts your Primary Stat by 5% for 5 minutes. It also allows you to use ground mounts while Phase Diving.
- What Lies Beyond: This perk lets you see phased objects in the world while you're Phase Diving.
- Regalia of the Reshii: The most cosmetic of perks, this unlocks the appearance of two cool transmog items: the Reshii Hood and the Reshii Mantle.
Cloak Interactions and Beyond
It's worth noting that the cloak itself plays a role in entering the Manaforge, hinting at its deeper integration within the game's mechanics. So, there you have it – a comprehensive look at how to unlock, upgrade, and truly master your Reshii Wraps. Happy adventuring!
