Glyph

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For the faction reward augment items of the same name, see Glyphs section of the Augment article.

Glyphs are spell and ability enhancements that can be created by Inscription.

These items were first seen in the Wrath of the Lich King beta, but glyphs up to a skill of 375 will be available in Patch 3.0.2.^[1]

Glyph types

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Glyph Interface

There are two kinds of glyphs:

Major, large improvements to skills
Minor, small improvements to skills or cosmetic changes

Individuals have a number of glyph slots, based on their level:

Level 1-14: None.
Level 15-29: 1 Major, 1 Minor.
Level 30-49: 2 Major, 1 Minor.
Level 50-69: 2 Major, 2 Minor.
Level 70-79: 2 Major, 3 Minor.
Level 80: 3 Major, 3 Minor.

To be able to install a glyph, major or minor, you will need to stand close to a Lexicon of Power, which can be found near any Inscription trainer.

Major glyphs

Major glyphs will be effective in combat, for example adding damage over time or stun to a physical attack.^[2]

Examples:

Glyph of Frenzied Regeneration (Druid) - While Frenzied Regeneration is active, healing effects on you are 20% more powerful.
Glyph of Steady Shot (Hunter) - Increases the damage dealt by Steady Shot by 10% when your target is afflicted with Serpent Sting.
Glyph of Molten Armor (Mage) - Your Molten Armor spell grants an additional 2% critical strike chance.

Minor glyphs

Minor glyphs will give convenient or cosmetic improvements, removing the need for some spell reagents.^[2] Minor glyphs are learned only through discovery, by casting Minor Inscription Research.

Examples:

Glyph of Blessing of Might (Paladin) - Increases the duration of your Blessing of Might spell by 20 min when cast on yourself.
Glyph of Horn of Winter (Death Knight) - Horn of Winter costs 10 less runic power.
Glyph of Fading (Priest) - Reduces the mana cost of your Fade spell by 30%.