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Root Samples

Root Samples is a quest for level 5-30. It rewards 1 reward item, 1 reputation reward, 4,100 experience and money.

Description

The herbs of the Barrens are not quite like herbs in other lands. Their properties are mostly the same, but the oasis water here alters the plants; they are just slightly different.

I want to study those differences... to see if they're exploitable!

If you are skilled in herbalism, then gather root samples off the herbs you find in the Barrens. Bring back these samples so that I may compare them with herbs from other regions.

Rewards

You will be able to choose one of these rewards:

Spore-Covered Tunic

Money10

Experience4,100 XP

ReputationRatchet +250

Top Comments

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JarrhoJan 25, 2009+42via Wowhead

This quest, it should be noted, does NOT count towards Loremaster.

171056Nov 5, 2008+36via Wowhead

It says that this is a horde quest, however it is available to complete as alliance as well. Just completed it on my human warlock.

4928Apr 7, 2007+31via Wowhead

Need to have herbalism to get this quest, not sure what skill level needed.
Root Sample can be found in any herb patch.

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Rewards in detail

Type	Reward	Amount
Experience	XP	4,100
Money	Gold	10g 50s
Reputation	Ratchet	+250

Reward details

Pick one of these

Spore-Covered Tunic

TypeLeather Chest

Item level8

BindingBinds when picked up

Armor6

Stats+3 Stamina, +4 Versatility

Suited toSubtlety, Outlaw, Windwalker, Mistweaver, Brewmaster, Restoration, Guardian, Feral, Balance, Vengeance, Havoc, Assassination, Devourer

Sells to vendors for5 silver16 copper

Reputation: Ratchet +250

Part of the Steamwheedle Cartel, this goblin city provides a neutral haven for those that wish to trade goods and services in the Barrens.

Reputation group: Steamwheedle Cartel.

Item facts are the current retail client’s (ItemSparse); the specialisations for a pick-one item are the ones the Blizzard quest API lists; faction and currency text is the client’s own. Lowest listed price = the US commodity auction house now.

Community notes from Wowhead · 37 comments

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WoW Forever

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta clientBuild 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold

Also in the Classic Era clientYes - this quest is in the Classic Era client's data too

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