The Reputation Boost That Changes Everything
This week in World of Warcraft: The War Within, players have access to a limited-time two-times reputation bonus specifically for the Undermine factions. This is a major opportunity to accelerate progress toward exalted status with the various cartel factions and the notorious Darkfuse Solutions. For those who’ve held off on these grinds due to time or effort, this event changes the game.
The double reputation gain applies to all cartel factions: Steamwheedle, Venture Company, Blackwater, and Bilgewater. It also includes Darkfuse Solutions — known for one of the slowest reputation tracks in the expansion. The increased rates help players drastically reduce the time needed to hit exalted.
Why Reputation With Cartels and Darkfuse Matters
Reaching exalted with these groups is more than just completionism. Every faction offers unique mounts that can only be unlocked at exalted standing. Once unlocked, players need to spend resonance crystals to actually buy the mounts. While not all mounts will appeal to everyone, collectors and mount farmers will find this event an ideal time to act.
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Steamwheedle Cartel: Unlocks the Mean Green Flying Machine, purchasable from the quartermaster in the Vat Works.
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Venture Company: Grants access to the Okra Delivery Rocket, available in the Venture Quartermaster area in Undermine.
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Blackwater Cartel: Offers the Blackwater Shredder Deluxe MK2, a blue variant of an existing mount model, found at the Blackwater Marina.
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Bilgewater Cartel: Unlocks the Crimson Armored Growler, a red armored dog-themed mount from their own quartermaster.
Each mount has a specific vendor location, and all require exalted status and resonance crystals.
Fastest Ways to Gain Reputation in Undermine
The most efficient source of reputation during the bonus period comes from the weekly quests found at the Intercontinental Hotel. Each week, players can pick up three quests, typically giving 2,000 reputation each. With the 2x bonus, that’s now 4,000 per quest, totaling 12,000 in a single week for one faction.
In addition to the main quests, world quests that grant reputation now offer 600 instead of the usual 300. These can supplement your weekly gains, especially if you're farming multiple factions.
Using the Checklist System for Extra Reputation
Upstairs in the hotel is a machine that provides a weekly checklist item. Every character can pick up one free checklist per week. When opened, the checklist lists several simple tasks. Completing at least four will allow you to earn an additional 500 reputation with any of the factions.
Thanks to the rep boost, that bonus increases to 1,000. You turn in the completed checklist to the respective faction’s quartermaster. If you're focused on Steamwheedle, for instance, you’ll deliver it at the Vat Works.
Checklists are warband-wide, meaning you can do them on any alt, and the reputation will contribute to your overall standing. However, weekly quests that give reputation are limited to one character per week. So, while checklist progress stacks, weekly quests do not.
Why Darkfuse Solutions Is Worth the Time Now
Darkfuse Solutions has long been viewed as one of the most tedious reputation grinds. Normally, you’d need to use a buff every five minutes, stand in a single spot, and kill enemies non-stop for around eight hours.
Thanks to the event, you now get 1,000 reputation per box of Darkfuse Miscellane — up from the usual 500. This essentially cuts the grind time in half.
You earn this rep by purchasing boxes with Market Research, a currency dropped by enemies in certain farming zones. With the right setup, this process becomes much faster.
Prepping for the Darkfuse Reputation Farm
You’ll want to gather a few essential items before starting:
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Experimental Goblin Fuel Supplement: Lowers your HP by 50%, but greatly increases Market Research drop rates. Lasts for one hour.
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Prototype Auto Advertiser: A placeable device that triggers increased drops in a radius. It has three charges and a 5-minute cooldown, lasting for three minutes per use.
Important to note: only your own device gives you the buff. Standing in someone else’s radius won’t help.
Where to Farm Market Research for Darkfuse
The top farming location is the area surrounding Blackwater Marina, where Darkfuse enemies spawn regularly. You’ll want to join a group using the in-game Group Finder, under pre-made custom listings. Just type "darkfuse" into the search bar.
Once you’re in a group, head to the farming area. Ideally, players place their Auto Advertisers close together so the circles stack. Kill enemies inside the circle while the buff is active for best results.
For melee players, staying in the center and attacking enemies within range works best. Ranged players can pull mobs from outside and bring them into the buff zone.
How Market Research Drops Work
When everything is working correctly — fuel buff active, advertiser placed — each enemy will drop Market Research. Depending on your luck and efficiency, you can gather hundreds per hour. For context, one box requires 100 Market Research.
During the 2x event, one box equals 1,000 reputation. With this rate, even a few hours of grinding can push you to exalted.
Buying the Boxes and Tracking Progress
Once you've accumulated enough Market Research, head to the vendor located underground, accessible through a sewer gate. Look to the far left of the map and drop into the tunnel. Inside, you'll find the NPC that trades Market Research for reputation boxes.
After purchasing multiple boxes, open them all to get instant reputation. If you have around 2,000 Market Research, you can buy 20 boxes and instantly receive 20,000 rep — essentially speedrunning to exalted status.
What You Unlock at Exalted with Darkfuse
Reaching exalted with Darkfuse grants access to:
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Darkfuse Demolisher Mount: A detailed mechanical suit model that’s visually distinct from other mech suits in Undermine.
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Darkfuse Lowdown Coat: A black trench-style coat, often called the “Matrix coat” by players, unlockable after reaching exalted.
Both items require resonance crystals to purchase. While the grind is still time-consuming, this event makes it achievable for players who previously avoided it.
Tips for Efficient Grinding During the Boost Event
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Use your main character for weekly quests since they only count once per warband.
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Farm checklist completions on alternate characters to maximize weekly rep.
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Focus your energy on one faction at a time to avoid diluting your progress.
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Coordinate group finder use during peak hours for better farming efficiency.
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Don’t forget to use your Auto Advertiser and Fuel Supplement before every farming session.
Wrapping Up: Make the Most of Undermine's Double Rep Event
The current 2x reputation boost in World of Warcraft: The War Within is the most efficient time to target exalted status with Undermine’s cartel factions and Darkfuse Solutions. Mount collectors, transmog hunters, and reputation completionists all stand to benefit massively. The checklist system, world quests, weekly faction missions, and Darkfuse rep boxes combine to offer an efficient path with less grind.
If you've been putting off these reputations due to the sheer time investment, now’s the time to get started. Whether you're after the Mean Green Flying Machine or the sleek Darkfuse Demolisher, the path is shorter than ever — but only while this boost lasts.
FAQ: Undermine Reputation Boost in WOW
What is the Undermine double reputation bonus?
It’s a temporary in-game event doubling all reputation gains with Undermine factions, including Darkfuse Solutions.
How long does it take to get exalted with a cartel during the event?
With efficient play and checklist use, you can reach exalted in under two weeks for most factions.
Where do I farm Market Research for Darkfuse reputation?
Head to Blackwater Marina, join a farming group, and kill Darkfuse enemies inside your Auto Advertiser circle.
Can I use alternate characters for reputation gains?
Yes, checklist completions can be done on alts and all contribute to your warband’s reputation progress.
What mounts can I unlock from cartels?
Each cartel unlocks a unique mount at exalted: Steamwheedle’s flying machine, Blackwater’s shredder, and more.
Is the Darkfuse grind still long?
Yes, but it's now significantly easier. One box gives 1,000 rep instead of 500, cutting the grind time in half.
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