The winds of adventure blow over Azeroth once more with the arrival of World of Warcraft‘s latest expansion, Dragonflight. Among the mysteries awaiting intrepid explorers in the Dragon Isles are the new Treasures – a series of locked chests and hidden caches brimming with rewards. But these prizes don‘t come easy; to claim your fortune you must first prove your cunning by solving intricate puzzles.
One of the most sought-after of these puzzles is Brand New Digs, an involved multi-step treasure hunt that will earn you achievements, loot, and most importantly, bragging rights among your fellow players. Join me as we venture forth to uncover its secrets!
Treasures Overview in Dragonflight
The Treasures system revamps and expands upon previous expansion features like Warlords of Draenor‘s treasure hunting by adding a huge variety of puzzle boxes, minigames, platforming challenges and more between you and the loot.
These brain teasers range from quick and simple to extremely complex multi-part endeavors that test the community‘s puzzle solving skills to the limits. The treasures are also far more numerous than in past expansions – Dragonflight contains over 100 hidden caches scattered across the four main zones.
Successful treasure hunters are rewarded with everything from cosmetic pets and mounts to gear, profession materials, consumables, and unique achievements like the one earned from solving Brand New Digs.
Introducing Brand New Digs
Brand New Digs takes place deep in the glittering Azure Span zone of the Dragon Isles, within a cave called Zaralek Cavern.
Upon entering, you‘ll discover a sleeping faerie dragon named Myrrit curled up next to a tantalizing – but securely locked – treasure chest. Interacting with Myrrit provides you with three special abilities:
Sniff – Allows Myrrit to catch a scent trail to your next clue.
Spell 1 – Neutralizes obstacles blocking your way.
Dig – Unearths buried clues when Myrrit marks a dig spot.
Using these three spells in the correct sequence is the key to unraveling this mystery and claiming your just rewards from the chest, which can contain rare items like [list of potential loot table rewards].
Completing all steps of the puzzle bestows the achievement Proof of Myrrit to celebrate your accomplishment.
But enough preamble – let‘s get to uncovering this fortune!
Step 1: Waking Myrrit and Sniffing Out the First Clue
Your first order of business is rousing the slumbering Myrrit and enlisting his aid. Interact with him to gain access to his three spells before using Sniff directly in front of the locked chest. After catching a whiff, Myrrit marks a spot on your map outside the cave to investigate.
Make sure not to wander too far from Myrrit during this step, or the scripting can break! Also avoid initiating combat with mobs or mounting up before the map mark appears.
Step 2: Investigating Myrrit‘s Mark and Digging Up the Key
Journey to the location marked on your map by Myrrit‘s keen sense of smell. Once there, use the abilities Spell 1 followed by Dig to unearth a Metal Key, vital for accessing the next step.
This part can be a tad tricky, as the mark appears as a small shining spot on the ground. Survey the area around the marked coordinates carefully. Having ground clutter and particle effects turned down in your settings can help spot the telltale glimmer.
With the Metal Key now in your bags, it‘s time to head back to Zaralek Cavern!
Step 3: Returning to the Cavern and Dispelling the Toxic Gas
Upon arriving back at the cave entrance, you‘ll notice it is now blocked by a swirling patch of unpleasant Toxic Gas. Luckily, the granted Spell 1 ability neutralizes it, allowing you to pass through unharmed.
Use Spell 1 to dissipate the gas and re-enter the cavern to continue the puzzle. Don‘t forget to refresh Spell 1 by reinteracting with Myrrit if needed!
Step 4: Placing Myrrit on the Pressure Plate
Once back inside, you‘ll see a Pressure Plate on the ground near the locked chest. Interact with Myrrit once more and select the "Put Down Myrrit" option to place the little dragon on the plate.
The added weight depresses the plate, opening up access to the area below containing the chest!
Step 5: Looting the Reward Chest
All that remains now is to safely drop down to the opened passage and right click the chest to complete Brand New Digs and collect your loot! Congratulations, you‘ve proven your cunning and unearthed quite the fortune.
Brand New Digs Rewards
Successfully solving the puzzle grants the following rewards:
- Brand New Digs Achievement
- Access to the treasure chest containing:
- [Loot Item 1]
- [Loot Item 2]
- [etc]
While the achievement is account-wide, the loot inside the chest varies based on current class and specialization. Subsequent repeats of the puzzle on alts can yield different treasures.
For those seeking to amass as much wealth as possible, Brand New Digs is among the most lucrative of Dragonflight‘s puzzle treasures and well worth unlocking on all your characters.
Helpful Hints for Smooth Sailing
While perseverance is often the greatest asset in solving Treasures, having the right knowledge can save you headaches. Here are some tips to keep your Brand New Digs experience smooth:
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Check required level/gear. The puzzle recommends Level 70, and appropriate Dragonflight gear helps considerably.
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Stock up on invisibility and threat-drop consumables to avoid combat. Dying interrupts progress!
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Ensure you have free bag space for quest items before beginning.
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Temporarily disable resource nodes on mini-map for easier clue spotting.
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If a spell fails, relog and restart from the nearest step rather than the very beginning.
Troubleshooting Issues
Despite your best preparations, you may still encounter issues while unraveling Brand New Digs‘ mysteries:
Spells not working – Relogging will refresh Myrrit‘s abilities if they fail to trigger during the puzzle.
Map marker not showing – Abandoning and restarting usually fixes this. Avoid mounting/combat before Sniff is used.
Gas stays after dispelling – Wait a short time then retry dispel. Also reload UI if needed.
Pressure plate bugged – Another relog will reset the necessary object scripts.
Still stumped? Don‘t hesitate to ask the community on the forums or in your guild for another pair of eyes. Two heads are often better than one for spotting solutions.
Further Riches Await!
With the secrets of Brand New Digs in hand, you‘re ready to add to your Dragonflight haul. The Dragon Isles house dozens more Treasures awaiting discovery by fortune hunters like you.
Each zone holds progressively more difficult – but ever more rewarding – challenges. I hope this guide provides the head start you need to conquer them all and walk away fabulously wealthy!
May fair winds fill your sails as you voyage through brand new digs and adventures across theDragon Isles. Now get out there and start digging!
