
World of Warcraft has unveiled a thrilling preview of the upcoming Cartels of Undermine, a new Renown faction debuting in Patch 11.1. This faction features four distinct Goblin cartels, plus a mysterious fifth cartel yet to be revealed, promising players a dynamic and engaging way to increase their Renown and earn valuable rewards.
Titled Undermined, Patch 11.1 transports players to the underground realm of Undermine, where Azeroth’s heroes will forge new alliances and reconnect with familiar faces in their quest to counter the plots of Xal’atath and Gallywix.
Among these alliances, the Cartels of Undermine are set to become paramount allies. The details of how this Renown faction operates were recently shared in a blog post by World of Warcraft. Players will engage weekly with one of the four prominent cartels: Monte Gazlowe’s Bilgewater, Marin Noggenfogger’s Steamwheedle, Baron Revilgaz’s Blackwater, or the Venture Co.spearheaded by Grimla Fizzlecrank. Similar to the Pact system from WoW: The War Within’s Severed Threads Renown faction, selecting one cartel will determine the activities available in Undermine, allowing players to concentrate on enhancing their reputation with that specific group while boosting their overall Cartels of Undermine Renown.
Exploring the Cartels of Undermine in Patch 11.1
- Bilgewater
- Leader: Monte Gazlowe
- Description: Associated with the Horde and welcomes playable Goblin characters.
- Specialty: Innovations and explosive devices.
- Base: Bilgewater Flats, situated near the Demolition Dome.
- Steamwheedle
- Leader: Marin Noggenfogger
- Description: The largest and oldest cartel operating in Undermine.
- Specialty: Alchemical creations.
- Base: The Vatworks.
- Blackwater
- Leader: Trade Prince Revilgaz
- Description: A fresh cartel arising from the Blackwater Raider pirates of Booty Bay.
- Specialty: Luxury shipping and vacation experiences.
- Base: Blackwater Marina.
- Venture Co.
- Leader: Grimla Fizzlecrank
- Description: A dubious corporation on a quest to improve its image.
- Specialty: Resource gathering.
- Base: The Heaps.
Every Renown faction brings along an array of new rewards, and the Cartels of Undermine are no exception. By enhancing their global Renown, players can acquire Valorstones, Crests, Profession recipes, unique transmogs, and valuable upgrades for various overworld tasks, including S. C.R. A.P.and the C. H.E. T.T. List. Those reaching Renown levels 19 and 20 can expect to unlock the Topskimmer Special rocket mount and the title “The Explosive, ” in addition to a multitude of other rewards from the individual reputation vendors of each cartel.
Cartels of Undermine Renown Progression





Tier | Reward |
---|---|
1 | Unlock Cartels of Undermine Renown |
2 | Access to Shipping and Handling D. R.I. V.E.quests |
3 | S. C.R. A.P.world activity is now available |
4 | Unlock Trash Diving treasures and receive free Resonance Crystals |
5 | Profession recipes available for purchase, along with free Valorstones |
6 | Complex Rare Hunting unlocked, plus complimentary Weathered Crests |
7 | S. C.R. A.P.upgrade and Veteran Feet gear available |
8 | Shipping and Handling upgrade, receive free Resonance Crystals |
9 | Get a free Restored Coffer Key and Weathered Crests |
10 | Cartels of Undermine Tabard for free |
11 | SCRAP upgrade, plus free Valorstones |
12 | Shipping and Handling upgrade, receive free Carved Crests |
13 | Dumpster Diving and C. H.E. T.T. List world activities unlocked |
14 | S. C.R. A.P.upgrade and Champion Hand gear for purchase |
15 | Hyena mount available for purchase, plus free Carved Crests |
16 | S. C.R. A.P.upgrade and profession knowledge books available |
17 | Cosmetic armor available for purchase, plus free Valorstones |
18 | Jetpack Cloak cosmetics available, plus free Carved Crests |
19 | Unlock Rocket mount and G-99 Breakneck engine for purchase |
20 | Earn the title “The Explosive”and free Enchanted Rune Crest |
As an added twist, a secret fifth cartel has been teased for future discovery, though specifics are still under wraps. While not yet confirmed, speculation points toward Darkfuse Solutions—a private security firm associated with Gallywix—potentially making a shift in allegiance following the Chrome King’s downfall in the upcoming Liberation of Undermine raid.
Players eager to increase their standing with the Cartels of Undermine will have the opportunity to start this journey as soon as Patch 11.1 launches. Though no official release date has been announced, many anticipate the update might go live on February 18 or 25, aligning with other active WoW events such as Turbulent Timeways and Plunderstorm. Keep an eye out for the official confirmation of the Undermined launch date, which should be arriving soon.
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