WoW Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ rewards reach their standard gear cap at +10: item level 311 Hero 3/6 from the end-of-run chest and item level 318 Myth 1/6 from the Great Vault. Myth Mistcrests begin at +9. Keys above +10 remain important for rating, achievements and high-key progression, but they do not increase the normal end-of-dungeon or Great Vault item level.
Fast answer: run +6 for the first Hero-track end-of-run drops, +9 when you need Myth Mistcrests, and +10 for the maximum standard Mythic+ chest, a Myth-track Great Vault option and portal credit when timed. Complete 1, 4 or 8 dungeons to unlock one, two or three Dungeon choices in the next Great Vault.
This guide is built as a Season 2 reference rather than a weekly snapshot. It covers the permanent key-level reward table, Great Vault rules, Nebulous Voidcore bonus rolls, the complete Season 2 trinket directory and the 12.1.5 mid-season systems that affect +10 farming.
If you need the full character-progression path rather than only Mythic+, use our Midnight Season 2 gearing guide. For routes and boss mechanics, open the Dungeon & Mythic+ Guides hub.
Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ Loot Table
The table below separates three different rewards that are easy to confuse:
- End of dungeon — gear that can drop when the run ends.
- Mistcrest — the upgrade currency tier earned from the key.
- Great Vault — the item level unlocked for the following weekly reset.
| Keystone | End-of-run item level | Upgrade track | Mistcrest tier | Great Vault item level | Vault track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2 | 295 | Champion 2/6 | Champion | 305 | Hero 1/6 |
| +3 | 295 | Champion 2/6 | Champion | 305 | Hero 1/6 |
| +4 | 298 | Champion 3/6 | Hero | 308 | Hero 2/6 |
| +5 | 302 | Champion 4/6 | Hero | 308 | Hero 2/6 |
| +6 | 305 | Hero 1/6 | Hero | 311 | Hero 3/6 |
| +7 | 305 | Hero 1/6 | Hero | 315 | Hero 4/6 |
| +8 | 308 | Hero 2/6 | Hero | 315 | Hero 4/6 |
| +9 | 308 | Hero 2/6 | Myth | 315 | Hero 4/6 |
| +10 | 311 | Hero 3/6 | Myth | 318 | Myth 1/6 |
| +11 | 311 | Hero 3/6 | Myth | 318 | Myth 1/6 |
| +12 and higher | 311 | Hero 3/6 | Myth | 318 | Myth 1/6 |
Mythic 0 drops item level 292 Champion 1/6 gear and uses a daily lockout during the active Season 2 period. Fixed Mistcrest quantities are intentionally not listed here because Blizzard can adjust currency amounts independently of the stable gear breakpoints.
What Is the Best Mythic+ Key Level to Farm?
The highest key you can complete is not always the best key to farm. The efficient level depends on what your character actually needs.
| Goal | Recommended key | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Start Champion-track gearing | +2 | Champion 2/6 gear starts immediately. |
| Farm Hero Mistcrests | +4 or higher | Hero Mistcrests begin at +4. |
| Get Hero-track dungeon drops | +6 | The chest changes from Champion to Hero 1/6. |
| Get stronger Hero drops efficiently | +8 | Hero 2/6 without needing +10 difficulty. |
| Farm Myth Mistcrests | +9 | Myth Mistcrests begin here. |
| Maximum standard M+ gear | +10 | 311 chest and 318 Myth 1/6 Vault. |
| Target Myth-track bonus loot | +10 | A Nebulous Voidcore roll from +10 matches the 318 Myth 1/6 Vault level. |
| Earn dungeon portals | Timed +10 | Each timed +10 or higher grants the dungeon-specific Keystone Hero portal credit. |
| Ascendant Venomstones after unlock | +10 or higher | The 12.1.5 mid-season system uses +10 as the Mythic+ eligibility breakpoint. |
| Push rating / Keystone Myth | +12 and higher | Higher keys are progression content rather than higher standard loot. |
+9 vs +10
+9 is the efficient crest breakpoint; +10 is the weekly power breakpoint. A +9 awards Myth Mistcrests but only unlocks a 315 Hero 4/6 Great Vault item. A +10 raises the end chest to 311 Hero 3/6 and the Vault to 318 Myth 1/6.
If your group can reliably complete +10, even when the timer is missed, +10 is normally the better weekly gearing target. Timing is required for the dungeon portal and matters for score, but completion is enough for the corresponding Great Vault level.
Great Vault: How the 1 / 4 / 8 Dungeon Slots Work
The Dungeon row unlocks additional choices after you complete 1, 4 and 8 eligible dungeons. For Mythic+, the three choices are based on your highest, fourth-highest and eighth-highest completed keys.
| Completed dungeons | Dungeon choices | Key used for the reward |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Highest completed key |
| 4 | 2 | Highest and fourth-highest completed keys |
| 8 | 3 | Highest, fourth-highest and eighth-highest completed keys |
Example: if you complete one +10, three +8s and four +6s, the Dungeon choices are calculated from +10, +8 and +6. To make all three Dungeon choices item level 318 Myth 1/6, complete eight +10s or higher.
You still choose only one final Great Vault reward per week. Unlocking more Dungeon, Raid or World slots increases the number of options, not the number of gear pieces you can claim.
Efficient Weekly Vault Plans
| Plan | Runs | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum maintenance | 1 × +10 | One 318 Myth 1/6 Dungeon option |
| Best time-to-choice ratio | 4 × +10 | Two 318 Dungeon options |
| Maximum selection | 8 × +10 | Three 318 Dungeon options |
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Nebulous Voidcores: Target Mythic+ Loot More Efficiently
Nebulous Voidcores give Mythic+ players a second way to chase dungeon items without waiting for the normal end chest or Great Vault RNG.
After completing an eligible Mythic+ dungeon, one Voidcore can be spent on a bonus item appropriate for your current loot specialization. The item level follows the Great Vault reward for that key level, which makes +10 especially valuable: a +10 Voidcore roll can award Myth 1/6 loot.
The system also has duplicate protection. When an eligible item is obtained through a Voidcore roll, that item is removed from the relevant bonus-loot pool until the eligible pool has been exhausted for that difficulty.
Season 2 mid-season update: after completing Orin Straylight's quest chain, players can unlock an additional weekly Nebulous Voidcore during the October mid-season refresh. This increases the value of farming a dungeon with several useful items for your loot specialization.
How to Use Voidcores Efficiently
- Set the correct loot specialization before the bonus roll.
- Use +10 when possible because its Voidcore reward reaches Myth 1/6.
- Prefer a dungeon with several useful items rather than chasing one item from a poor overall pool.
- Use the duplicate-protection mechanic to gradually narrow the eligible pool.
- Check your Great Vault before spending scarce upgrade currency on a temporary Hero-track replacement.
Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ Trinket Loot Table
The table below lists the complete Season 2 dungeon trinket pool. It is deliberately not presented as a universal BiS ranking. Trinket value changes by specialization, item level, encounter profile and tuning. Use the table to find the source, then confirm the item with your current class guide or simulation.
Full Season 2 Dungeon Loot Directory
Trinkets are usually the most searched Mythic+ targets, but every dungeon also contains armor, rings, necklaces, weapons, shields and off-hands. Use the dungeon-specific pages below when your target is a weapon or a specific secondary-stat item.
| Dungeon | ExpCarry strategy guide | Full Wowhead loot table |
|---|---|---|
| Altar of Fangs | Dungeon guide | All gear |
| Murder Row | Mythic+ guide | All gear |
| Den of Nalorakk | Mythic+ guide | All gear |
| The Blinding Vale | Route guide | All gear |
| Voidscar Arena | Route guide | All gear |
| Kings' Rest | Mythic+ guide | All gear |
| Temple of Sethraliss | Mythic+ guide | All gear |
| Ruby Life Pools | Mythic+ guide | All gear |
How to Target-Farm a Mythic+ Trinket or Weapon
Do not choose a dungeon only because it contains one famous item. Start by setting the correct loot specialization and reviewing the entire eligible pool.
A practical rule is to prioritize a dungeon when it contains two or more meaningful upgrades for your current loot specialization. This improves the value of both normal dungeon drops and Nebulous Voidcore rolls.
Weapons deserve extra attention because their raw item level often has a larger impact than a small secondary-stat optimization. If a dungeon contains both a useful weapon and a desirable trinket for your spec, it is usually a better repeated farm than a dungeon where only one slot can improve.
Do not treat a general dungeon loot table as a BiS list. Item value changes by specialization. For close trinket, weapon or ring decisions, use a current spec guide and SimulationCraft where appropriate.
Mistcrests and Upgrade Tracks
The upgrade track tells you how far an item can go. Current item level alone does not.
Myth Mistcrests begin at +9, while direct Myth-track Mythic+ gear comes from the Great Vault or a sufficiently high Nebulous Voidcore roll rather than the normal end chest.
For most characters, the safest spending order is:
- Long-term weapons.
- High-value trinkets that are unlikely to be replaced soon.
- Important permanent slots or breakpoints.
- Temporary Hero-track pieces only after checking the upcoming Great Vault.
For the complete track and crest system, use the Mistcrest upgrade guide.
Can Mythic+ Drop Tier Set?
Tier-set pieces are not normal end-of-dungeon Mythic+ drops. Tier can appear in the Dungeon row of the Great Vault, and eligible Season 2 gear can also interact with the season's Catalyst conversion system.
This matters when comparing Vault choices. An apparently smaller upgrade can be more valuable if it completes an important two-piece or four-piece bonus. Check the Midnight Season 2 tier-set guide before selecting or upgrading a close alternative.
Can Warbound Gear Drop from Mythic+?
Yes. Season 2 Mythic+ end-of-run rewards can also produce Warbound gear. Warbound dungeon gear is useful for gearing alts, but it is separate from the normal tradable-loot rules and should not be treated as a guaranteed extra item every run.
Patch 12.1.5: Ascendant Venomstones and +10 Farming
Future system as of October 9: Patch 12.1.5 launches October 13 in North America and October 14 in Europe. Ascendant Venomstones are scheduled to become earnable after Orin Straylight completes the relevant research during the week of October 20.
Once unlocked, Mythic+ dungeons at +10 and above are one of the sources of Ascendant Venomstones. Heroic and Mythic raid bosses, Tier 11 Bountiful Delves and certain Nightmare Prey rewards can also provide them.
After collecting 10 Ascendant Venomstones, they can be used near the Catalyst in Silvermoon City to increase the item level of an eligible fully upgraded Season 2:
- Hero-track item;
- Myth-track item;
- maximum-quality Tidal Crafted weapon, trinket or necklace.
This system does not change the basic +10 Mythic+ loot table shown above. Instead, it gives fully upgraded endgame gear another mid-season progression path.
Blizzard is also scheduled to remove the Season 2 crest cap during the week of October 20.
+12 and Higher: Why Push If Loot Stops at +10?
Keys above +10 are primarily about challenge, Mythic+ Rating and seasonal achievements.
Patch 12.1.5 adds Midnight Keystone Myth: Season 2 at 3,600 Mythic+ Rating, rewarding the “the Venomous Contender” title and a Timelost Saddle.
In other words:
- +9 — Myth Mistcrest breakpoint.
- +10 — standard gear cap, Myth Vault, portal and later Venomstone eligibility.
- +12+ — rating, resilient-keystone progression and high-key goals.
Season 2 Weekly Mythic+ Checklist
- Check which slots actually need upgrades.
- Choose dungeons containing multiple useful items for your loot specialization.
- Complete at least one +10 for a 318 Myth 1/6 Great Vault option.
- Complete four +10s when you want two maximum-level Dungeon choices.
- Complete eight +10s only when the third Vault option meaningfully improves your odds.
- Use Nebulous Voidcores on +10 when you want Myth-track targeted dungeon loot.
- Time missing +10s if you still need dungeon portals.
- After the October 20 unlock, include +10 or higher runs when farming Ascendant Venomstones.
- Wait for the Great Vault before spending Myth Mistcrests on replaceable Hero gear.
- Sim close weapon and trinket choices instead of selecting only by item level.
Mythic+ Loot FAQ
What is the maximum end-of-dungeon Mythic+ item level in Midnight Season 2?
Item level 311, Hero 3/6, beginning at +10.
What key gives Myth-track gear in the Great Vault?
+10 or higher unlocks item level 318 Myth 1/6 for the corresponding Dungeon Vault slot.
What key drops Myth Mistcrests?
Myth Mistcrests begin at +9.
Does +12 drop better gear than +10?
No. The standard end-of-run and Great Vault item levels cap at +10. Higher keys are primarily for score and progression.
Can I get Myth-track dungeon items outside the Great Vault?
Yes. A Nebulous Voidcore used after a +10 or higher can award an eligible loot-specialization item at the corresponding Myth 1/6 Great Vault level.
How many +10s do I need for the Great Vault?
One +10 gives one maximum Dungeon choice, four +10s give two, and eight +10s give three.
Do Mythic+ dungeons drop tier pieces directly?
No. Tier is not part of the normal end-of-run dungeon loot table. It can appear through the Great Vault and eligible gear may be convertible through the Catalyst.
What should I farm after I already have Hero gear?
Prioritize +10 for Myth-track Vault and Voidcore loot, Myth Mistcrests for upgrades, missing dungeon-specific trinkets or weapons, portals, and later Ascendant Venomstones once that system unlocks.
