Zone Overview and Prerequisites
Valley of the Four Winds contains a moderate collection of treasures compared to other Pandaria regions, but compensates with multiple Elite Rare spawns that offer valuable rewards. The zone requires different approaches for different treasure types, with some accessible immediately and others requiring flying mounts.
Complete Treasure Collection Strategy
Understanding Treasure Categories
The zone features three distinct treasure types that require different collection approaches:
Priority Collection Route
For maximum efficiency, follow this logical progression through the zone:
Optimal Collection Strategy
Phase 1: Ground-accessible treasures without flying mount requirements
Phase 2: Complete remaining treasures requiring aerial access
Phase 3: Target Elite Rares based on patrol schedules
Lost Treasure Detailed Locations
Ancient Pandaren Woodcutter
Location: Coordinates 45.4, 38.2
Collection Method: Interact with Ghostly Pandaren Craftsman
Landmark Details: The spectral NPC spawns beside a distinctive rock formation positioned to the left of the treasure coordinates
This lost treasure requires finding and speaking with a ghostly NPC rather than looting a physical container. The Ghostly Pandaren Craftsman appears consistently at the specified location, making this one of the more reliable lost treasures to collect.
Cache of Pilfered Goods
Location: Coordinates 43.6, 37.5
Container Type: Bamboo chest
Environment: Inside Springtail Warren (virmen cave system)
Positioning: Located in an alcove area containing carrot vegetation
This treasure requires cave exploration within the virmen-controlled Springtail Warren. The bamboo chest spawns in a specific nook area identifiable by the presence of carrots, providing a reliable visual marker for location identification.
Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm
Location: Coordinates 46.8, 24.6
Collection Method: Interact with Ghostly Pandaren Fisherman
Environment: Shoreline area
NPC Behavior: Spawns consistently on the shore at the designated coordinates
Similar to the Woodcutter treasure, this requires NPC interaction rather than container looting. The Ghostly Pandaren Fisherman maintains a predictable spawn location along the water's edge.
Staff of the Hidden Master
Primary Location: Approximately 15.4, 29.1
Spawn Behavior: Multiple possible locations throughout the forest
Visual Identification: Staff leaning against bamboo clusters
Additional Confirmed Coordinates:
- 17.5, 35.8
- 19.1, 37.9
- 15.0, 33.7
- 19.0, 42.5
This treasure presents unique collection challenges due to multiple spawn locations. The staff consistently appears leaning against bamboo formations, but players may need to check several locations to find the current spawn.
Standard Treasure Locations
Saurok Stone Tablet
Listed Zone: Valley of the Four Winds coordinates 75.0, 55.1
Actual Entrance: Krasarang Wilds coordinates 71.0, 9.0
Access Point: Cave entrance directly west of Zhu's Watch
Interior Location: Beside broken barrels with green runic markings
Positioning: Against the left-side rock formation within the cave
Virmen Treasure Cache
Location: Coordinates 23.7, 28.3
Access Requirement: Flying mount mandatory
Environment: Lair of Skiggit cave system
Positioning: Western side of Skyrange
Container Type: Bamboo chest
Approximate Value: 100 gold pieces
This treasure represents the zone's primary flying-locked content. The cave location on Skyrange's western face requires aerial approach, making it inaccessible until flying mounts become available.
Supplementary Items
Boat-Building Instructions
Location: Coordinates 92.0, 39.0
Container: Bamboo ledger
Positioning: On table surface inside boat
Achievement Status: Does not contribute to treasure achievement progress
Value: Lore and flavor content only
While not contributing to completion achievements, this item provides additional world-building content for players interested in comprehensive zone exploration.
Elite Rare Combat Guide
Universal Elite Properties
All Elite Rares in Valley of the Four Winds share consistent level and loot characteristics:
Shared Armor Drop Table
Every Elite Rare can potentially drop these armor pieces:
| Armor Piece | Type | Drop Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Marshsong Gloves | Leather | Random |
| Gloves of Congealed Mist | Cloth | Random |
| Grower's Gloves | Random | |
| Mudmug's Mitts | Plate | Random |
| Thunderfall Gauntlets | Random | |
| Monstrous Silk Gloves | Cloth | Random |
| Grain Warden's Gauntlets | Leather | Random |
| Plough Driving Grips | Random | |
| Gloves of Burrow Spelunking | Plate | Random |
Individual Elite Rare Profiles
Nasra Spothide (Pandaren Champion)
Patrol Range: 88.4, 17.4 through 89.8, 21.6
Combat Abilities
Energy-based area attack with moderate range. Maintain distance during channeling.
Self-restoration ability. Interrupt when possible to prevent health recovery.
Rotational damage ability affecting nearby area. Step away during animation.
Guaranteed Special Drop: Seed of Tranquil Growth
Salyin Warscout (Saurok Champion)
Patrol Range: 75.6, 46.6 through 67.4, 60.0
Combat Abilities:
- Grappling Hook: Positioning/gap-closing ability
- Smoked Blade: Weapon enhancement effect
- Vanish: Stealth/repositioning ability
- Vicious Rend: Damage-over-time attack
Guaranteed Special Drop: Salyin Battle Banner
Sele'na (Jinyu Champion)
Patrol Range: 52.2, 27.4 through 59.6, 39.0
Combat Abilities:
- Rain Dance: Weather-based area effect
- Torrent: High-pressure water attack
- Water Bolt: Ranged projectile ability
Guaranteed Special Drop: Overgrown Lilypad
Sulik'shor (Mogu Sorcerer Champion)
Patrol Range: 36.8, 23.8 through 37.4, 33.2
Combat Abilities:
- Dark Bolt: Shadow-based ranged attack
- Shadowbolt: Secondary shadow projectile
- Voidcloud: Area denial/environmental hazard
Guaranteed Special Drop: Crystal of Insanity
Blackhoof (Yaungol Champion)
Patrol Range: 32.8, 61.4 through 42.6, 72.6
Combat Abilities:
- Bellowing Rage: Damage enhancement state
- Rushing Charge: High-speed gap-closing attack
- Yaungol Stomp: Ground-based area damage
Guaranteed Special Drop: Battle Horn
Nal'lak the Ripper (Mantid Champion)
Patrol Range: 7.0, 50.6 through 11.8, 62.8
Combat Abilities:
- Blade Flurry: Multi-hit melee combination
- Tornado: Environmental movement/damage effect
- Windsong: Wind-based ability (specific effects unclear)
Guaranteed Special Drop: Dynasty of Steel
Bonobos (Hozen Champion)
Patrol Range: 14.6, 31.4 through 20.0, 42.4
Combat Abilities:
- Bananarang: Projectile weapon with return trajectory
- Going Bananas: Behavioral state change (specific effects unclear)
- Toss Filth: Ranged contamination attack
Guaranteed Special Drop: Magic Banana
Jonn-Dar (Mogu Warrior Champion)
Patrol Range: 18.2, 74.0 through 18.0, 81.4
Combat Abilities:
- Devastating Arc: Wide-range melee attack
- Summon Quilen: Pet/companion summoning
- Titanic Strength: Physical enhancement state
Guaranteed Special Drop: Terracotta Fragment
Achievement Completion Framework
Treasure-Related Achievements
Rare Elite Achievements
Combat-Based Achievements:
- A Worthy Opponent
- Could We Find More Like That?
- Glorious!
Strategic Collection Planning
Early Game Approach (Pre-Flying)
Focus collection efforts on ground-accessible treasures and Lost Treasures that require NPC interaction. This maximizes achievement progress during the level 86-87 experience range when flying mounts remain unavailable.
All Lost Treasures require NPC-based collection and are accessible immediately upon zone entry.
Saurok Stone Tablet accessible through Krasarang Wilds cave system.
Boat-Building Instructions for players seeking comprehensive zone exploration.
Post-Flying Completion
Once flying mounts become available, immediately target the Virmen Treasure Cache to complete zone treasure collection. This approach ensures no backtracking requirements for achievement completion.
Elite Rare Hunting Strategy
Elite Rare hunting can occur throughout the leveling process, with patrol ranges providing multiple encounter opportunities. The coordinate ranges indicate substantial patrol areas, suggesting that dedicated hunting may require patience or multiple zone visits.
Zone Navigation Considerations
Valley of the Four Winds requires cross-zone travel for complete treasure collection, specifically the Saurok Stone Tablet which necessitates entrance through Krasarang Wilds. Plan travel routes accordingly to minimize transit time between collection objectives.
The zone's Elite Rare patrol patterns cover significant ground areas, making systematic patrol route planning less effective than opportunistic encounters during other activities.
Flying mount access dramatically increases collection efficiency for the final treasure tier, but represents only a small portion of total zone completion requirements.