Zone Overview and Prerequisites

Level Requirement

Valley of the Four Winds becomes accessible after completing The Jade Forest, typically when players reach levels 86-87. Both Alliance and Horde players share identical starting locations within this zone.

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.

Valley of the Four Winds zone map showing treasure locations — Valley of the Four Winds zone overview with key locations marked

Complete Treasure Collection Strategy

Understanding Treasure Categories

The zone features three distinct treasure types that require different collection approaches:

Treasure Types

Lost Treasures

Interactive NPCs or objects with unique rewards through dialogue

Standard Treasures

Physical containers or objects found in specific locations

Other Items

Collectibles that don't contribute to achievement progress

Priority Collection Route

For maximum efficiency, follow this logical progression through the zone:

Optimal Collection Strategy

Ground-Accessible Items

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Aerial Treasures

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Elite Rare Hunting

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

Multiple Spawn Points

This treasure presents unique collection challenges due to multiple spawn locations. Check all listed coordinates to find the current spawn.

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

Zone Navigation Required

Despite being credited to Valley of the Four Winds, access requires entering through Krasarang Wilds. The green rune etching provides visual confirmation of the correct tablet location.

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:

Elite Rare

Universal Properties

Combat Level: 86

Shared Armor Pool: 9 possible pieces

Bonus Drop: Small Bag of Goods (chance)

Unique Drop: One exclusive special item each

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	Mail	Random
Mudmug's Mitts	Plate	Random
Thunderfall Gauntlets	Mail	Random
Monstrous Silk Gloves	Cloth	Random
Grain Warden's Gauntlets	Leather	Random
Plough Driving Grips	Mail	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

Chi Burst

Energy-based area attack with moderate range. Maintain distance during channeling.

Healing Mists

Self-restoration ability. Interrupt when possible to prevent health recovery.

Spinning Crane Kick

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

Treasure of Pandaria

Fortune of Pandaria

Lost and Found

Finders Keepers

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.

Priority 1: Lost Treasures

All Lost Treasures require NPC-based collection and are accessible immediately upon zone entry.

Priority 2: Cave Exploration

Saurok Stone Tablet accessible through Krasarang Wilds cave system.

Priority 3: Completionist Items

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.

Efficient Hunting Tip

Consider combining Elite Rare hunting with regular questing activities to maximize encounter chances without dedicated farming time investment.

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.