 Mastery Of Melee | |
|---|---|
| Start | Arcanist Taelis |
| End | Arcanist Taelis |
| Level | 80 |
| Category | Argent Tournament |
| Experience | 11050 |
| Reputation | +75 The Silver Covenant |
| Previous | The Argent Tournament |
| Next | Up to the Challenge |
Objectives
Arcanist Taelis at the Argent Tournament Grounds wants you to speak to Jeran Lockwood and use 
[Thrust] 5 times on a Melee Targe.
- Jeran Lockwood's advice
- Use [Thrust] on Melee Target x5
Description
The heart of tournament competition is mounted melee combat. Take this lance and mount the stabled 
[Quel'dorei Steed] just outside the pavilion.
Once you're mounted, seek out Jeran Lockwood. He's on the northern edge of the tournament grounds at the training area east of the Aspirant's Ring. Jaren will instruct you on how to use your defenses to keep you safe while attacking a Melee Target at close range.
Progress
Did you speak to Jaren Lockwood and practice close range mounted melee?
Completion
Rewards
You will receive: 3
70
and 11,050 experience (or 6 63 at level 80)
Notes
Jeran Lockwood:
- Well met, <class>.
- I train Aspirants in the art of mounted close combat.
Show me how to train with a Melee Target?
Tell me more about Defend and Thrust!
- The Melee Target trains Aspirants in both mounted attacks and defense.
- Approach the Melee Target and strike it with a Thrust attack. The force of the blow often spins the target hard enough to injure you or your mount. This is where defense comes into play.
- Be certain to have at least 1 layer of Defend before attacking the target and continue to stack and refresh Defend throughout the training exercise.
- Otherwise, you may well find yourself dismounted.
- The same holds true in actual mounted combat: Balance attack and defense.
- Thrusting at every opportunity and maintaining your layers of Defend as best you can.
Quest progression
| The Argent Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Start | Justicar Mariel Trueheart |
| End | Arcanist Taelis |
| Level | 25-30 |
| Category | Argent Tournament |
| Experience | 2200 |
| Reputation | +10 The Silver Covenant |
| Rewards |
 Argent Aspiration |
| Next |
 [25-30] Up To The Challenge |
- For the Horde version of this quest, see
[25-30] The Argent Tournament.
[25-30] The Argent Tournament unlocks the beginning quests for the Argent Tournament. Three daily quests in the Alliance tent are unlocked, as well as the quest chain starting with [25-30] The Black Knight of Westfall? from Crusader Rhydalla.
Objectives
Speak with Arcanist Taelis at the Argent Tournament grounds to enroll in the tournament.
Description
We have invited you here to test your skill and valor against others who have bravely opposed the Scourge. Many have been our divisions, but the time has come for heroes fighting under all banners to test their blades against one another in preparation for facing our mutual enemy.
Arcanist Taelis is the Silver Covenant's representative to the tournament and he'll enter your name into the rolls and begin your training. Seek him out inside the large Alliance tent in the northeastern part of the grounds.
Completion
I have entered your name in the rolls, <name>. As an aspirant you will train with others who wish to compete in the tournament and hone your mounted combat skills. Once you have proven yourself, you will be allowed to enter the lowest rank of competition on behalf of your capital city.
Rewards
You will receive the achievement 
[Argent Aspiration].
Progression
- [25-30] The Argent Tournament
-
- [25-30] The Argent Tournament
- [25-30] Mastery Of The Charge
- [25-30] Mastery Of The Shield-Breaker
- [25-30] Up To The Challenge and complete the daily quests listed below to earn enough [Aspirant's Seals] to continue. (15 seals at 5 per day)
- [25-30 Daily] A Blade Fit For A Champion -or- The Edge Of Winter -or- A Worthy Weapon
- [25-30 Daily] Training In The Field
- [25-30 Daily] Learning The Reins
- [25-30] The Aspirant's Challenge
- Players will be offered one of these quests based on their race:
- [25-30] A Valiant of the Exodar
- [25-30] A Valiant of Ironforge
- [25-30] A Valiant of Gnomeregan
- [25-30] A Valiant of Stormwind
- [25-30] A Valiant of Darnassus
- [25-30] The Valiant's Charge and complete the daily quests listed below to earn enough [Valiant's Seals] to continue. (25 seals at 5 per day)
- [25-30 Daily] A Blade Fit For A Champion -or- The Edge Of Winter -or- A Worthy Weapon
- [25-30 Daily] A Valiant's Field Training
- [25-30 Daily] The Grand Melee
- [25-30 Daily] At The Enemy's Gates
- [25-30] The Valiant's Challenge
- [25-30] A Champion Rises
After completing " [25-30] The Valiant's Challenge", the following quests open up allowing players to repeat the valiant stage of daily quests (steps six and seven) for the other factions with which they have not yet earned the right to champion:
- [25-30] Valiant Of The Exodar
- [25-30] Valiant Of Ironforge
- [25-30] Valiant Of Gnomeregan
- [25-30] Valiant Of Stormwind
- [25-30] Valiant Of Darnassus
Patch changes
- Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Added.
External links
Patches and hotfixes
- Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Added.