TheWoWDBThis is SIGNIFICANTLY more difficult than the other "lance bearing" quests to date. If you are not on your "A" game, you are dead.
From what I've gathered from other threads on this quest, you need to stay in the arena, or you will get booted very quickly. The mob you are fighting has a tendency to run out of the arena. Don't follow him out. Instead, try as much as possible to stay in melee range (the general consensus is that it is pointless to charge him). Keep shields up at all times, and shield break him when he runs but stay right on him so he can't charge.
Quest
The Valiant's Challenge
Quest facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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I've succesfully beaten this quest for how many times now over the course of five days [abandoned and re-accepted it numerous times], yet is still does not give me the credit for defeating the argent champion in the jousting.
Blizzard hasn't answered my ticket in four days either. Getting a little sick of missing four days of dailies, I could've been about done with another faction by now if it wasn't for this screwy bug.
Squire Danny can be found at 68,20.
Quest facts
LevelLevel 25-30
CategoryTournament
Quest ID13728
The client quest POI data records no map location for this quest, so no map is shown.
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Requirements
FactionHorde only
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Description
You are nearly ready to compete in the grand melee. To prove yourself worthy of this honor, you must defeat a champion of the Argent Crusade. Go to the stables outside the pavilion, equip your lance, and mount up. Speak to Squire Danny at the Argent Valiants' Ring on the western edge of the grounds. The squire will call out your opponent when you're ready. After the battle is concluded, we will speak of the outcome.
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Reward details
Reputation: Thunder Bluff +250
Baine Bloodhoof leads his people, the proud Tauren, from this mighty Horde capital.
Reputation group: Horde.
Reputation: The Sunreavers +250
Traditionally barred from Dalaran, the Horde has been accepted into the city through the efforts of Archmage Aethas Sunreaver. His followers have taken up his name and watch over the ward known as Sunreaver's Sanctuary.
Reputation group: Horde Expedition.
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.
Where this quest fits
After this quest
Taken from a quest that requires this one.
- A Blade Fit For A Champion
I've heard that the Alliance champions are seeking after ancient blades for their warriors. We can't afford to let them have that kind of advantage. There's an old legend from Grizzly Hills about a maiden cursed with a frog's form to protect the blade she has long guarded.
- A Worthy Weapon
Of all the times to have such rotten luck! My tournament blade has gone missing. I've heard the bards telling tales of travelers offering winter hyacinths to a lonely maiden in return for gifts.
Quests that require this one
Other quests with this name
This one: Horde only · Level 25-30.
- The Valiant's Challenge
- The Valiant's Challenge
- The Valiant's Challenge
- The Valiant's Challenge
- The Valiant's Challenge
Steps, storylines and map placement from the client’s QuestLine, prerequisite and QuestPOI data; neighbouring quest text is Blizzard’s own (quest API), shortened to its opening sentences.
Achievements
Completing this quest counts toward these achievements.
Champion of Thunder BluffEarn the right to represent Thunder Bluff in the Argent Tournament.10Exalted Champion of Thunder BluffEarn exalted status with and the right to represent Thunder Bluff in the Argent Tournament.10
- Exalted Champion of Thunder Bluff: Title: of Thunder Bluff.