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Comment by 116523

All pieces of the turtle scale armor are perfect for a level 40 Shaman. An excellent balance. Especially nice considering there is little alternative for Shaman at this level.

Comment by vexis58

As a shaman, I would much MUCH rather visit Scarlet Monastery and get the Scarlet set than craft this. Many shamans are enhancement for leveling, and the stats on these pieces are not much good. If you're trying to level as elemental or resto though, you'd probably be quite interested.

The only reason I would craft this helm is for the Wild Leather Leggings quest in Feralas. The 72 scales for this quest are a pain to farm, I recommend the eastern coast of Hinterlands for best turtle scale farming.
Alliance: https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/quest=2852
Horde: https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/quest=2859

Comment by Addfwyn

A good first piece of mail armor for a Shaman, especially one that levels as elemental. Downside is that the mats for this piece tend to cost in excess of 20g. The helm typically sells for much less, the rare times you can find it on the AH. Trying to make this yourself (either by buying scales or farming them) will drive you insane.

Comment by 384158

I'm a level 39 Elemental Shaman -- I farmed turtles on the north eastern corner of Tanaris for about an hour and have about 80 scales in my possession. All of the Turtle Scale items are easily comparable to the Scarlet Monastery set, and in my opinion, are far better than it any day for casters.

While not a true set, it's still easier to acquire without spending copious amounts of money on the AH or running the monastery.

If you're a melee fighter, get the SM set. If you're a caster get the Turtle Scale set.

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And if you are like me and run BG's more than the average casual player, the belt and boots from Arathi Basin can through Turtle Scale over the top.

Comment by Thottbot

If you're a Horde player, this recipe is learned from Hahrana Ironhide, Camp Mojache, Feralas.

Comment by Thottbot

I know people have this what mobs drop it or where can you find it. this quest is a real pain.

Comment by Thottbot

For alliance The master leather trainer at aerie peak (forget his name) teaches both the helm and one of the other turtle recipies for about 50s each, and the nightscape pants and is it boots? needed for the other wild leather quest.
If I read this right, this'll require 24+12 * 2 .. hmm 64 turtle scales just for this quest? I'm gonna level 3 times just getting them.... The first lot was bad enough...

Comment by Thottbot

Are the wild leather quests even worth doing if you're not doing tribal leatherworking?

Comment by Thottbot

The trainer at Aerie Peak does not have this recipe. Anywhere I can get it?

Comment by Thottbot

The Trainer at Aerie Peak does have this pattern. I missed it at first because it is mixed in with my Scorpid patterns instead of with my Turtle Scale Patterns.

Comment by Thottbot

Getting the first 40 Turtle Scales for the first 3 quests was a b*tch! Now I have to get even more! :)

Oh well - too bad the mobs are only lvl 36-38 where I grind the scales... (Dustwallow Marsh NE beach)

Comment by Thottbot

darkmatter, this is not learned by Ironhide in Camp Mojache. Where can I learn Turtle Scale Bracers and Helm? :/

Comment by Thottbot

You can also grind on the coast near Gadgetzen for turtle scales. There're level 42ish turtles there that drop them pretty often.

Comment by Thottbot

There are level 50 turtles on the coast in Hinterlands. Not too many problems with horde finding me from their little outpost either.

Comment by Thottbot

The Alliance Master Leatherworking Trainer, Drakk Stonehand, is in the main Wildhammer Keep in Aerie Peak of the Hinterlands, North of South Shore. He's sort of to the left inside, and down one layer of stairs. A woman that will sell you thread is right next to him.

You need to be level 35, and 215 (or whatever, the usual) skill to become an artisan by apprenticing to this Master Trainer.

He will teach you four important wildvine patterns "Turtle Scale Helm" "Turtle Scale Bracers" "Nightscape Pants" "Nightscape Boots"

To find the gryphon here, exit Wildhammer keep, take a right-hand turn, going up the first curvy path, and up, and up. The gryphon point is at the top of this curvey path, after it turns into dwarven-made cascading carved rock structures.

Comment by Thottbot

It is mail.... leatherworkers can make mail pieces to your suprise obviously... :)

Comment by Thottbot

I use this on my shaman, its godly for me.

Elemental spec, Saw it in the auction house for 5g, bought it on the spot, didn't think twice.

It's a very good helm for shamans IMO, especially ones that just ding 41 like me.

Anyone know how much you can milk out of the AH for one of these babies?

Comment by Thottbot

THe biggest problem is the turtle scale as they are hard to damage + have bad drop rate.
I headed hinterlands instead of tanaris where there are level 50 turtles and a horde camp.
I helped acouple of the hordes for slaying the turtles which speed up the entire process and somehow could tell them to loot their turtles so i that i can loot. 1 hour and 72 turtle scales + no xp :D

Comment by Thottbot

ok heres a question. Why isnt this a set? i mean theres enough items for it to be one and its all pretty easy to make. so why not? i made a set of the pants for a buddy of mine and i have to say. they are butt f*cking ugly, it looked like someone had rubbed clay all over his legs and said "There theres your armor have fun!"

Comment by Thottbot

I found the best place for Turtle Scale if you aren't ready to tackle the level 40's at Tanaris is Dreadmurk Shore. If you don't want to go through Dustwallow Marsh to get there, you can swim there from Ratchet. I found them heading out to do Artisan level Fishing - wish I had found them sooner!

Suggestion - Go for the Level 37's and above. They had an almost 100% drop rate for me. The level 36's only gave me leather. Also, be care of the Mirefin Coastrunners, they can sneak up on you. Easy to kill though, and can drop some good stuff occaisionally.

Happy hunting :)

Comment by Thottbot

doesent any1 have a screenshot of a char wearing the hat? cause i think it must be awesome!

Comment by Thottbot

Is anyone kind enough to post a pic of this helmet? I am qurious to see how it looks, thx a lot to whoever answers my question.

Comment by Thottbot

BTW you have to skin to get them from each kill

Comment by Thottbot

Thx for the pic friend, I appriciate it.

Comment by Thottbot

Where can a horde player find the Turtle scale helm, nightscape pants and nightscape boots pattern? I did the first three wild armor quests and my char is still at 225 and Jangdor won't teach it to me. I am at a loss. Any help welcome.
-Winkwink

Comment by Thottbot

well i think u goto to go to thunder bluff to learn better leatherworking

Comment by Allakhazam

so let me know... if u have mats i cn craft em on aggamagan server. if not we can arrange a price...

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Turtle Scale Helm

	Phase 1

Item Level 46
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206 Armor
+10 Stamina
+10 Intellect
+10 Spirit
Durability 60 / 60

Requires Level 41

Sell Price: 77 80

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