Renown & Reputation

Renown & Reputation

Beyond simply leveling up and acquiring new gear, building Renown and Reputation with various factions in DC Universe Online is crucial for unlocking powerful items, unique styles, and essential consumables. This guide will walk you through the most efficient ways to cultivate these relationships and reap the rewards.

Understanding Renown and Reputation

Renown and Reputation are essentially your standing with specific organizations or groups within the DCUO universe. Increasing your standing allows you to purchase exclusive vendor items, often including powerful gear, rare base items, and even unique cosmetic styles that aren't available anywhere else. Each faction has its own dedicated vendor and a specific currency or method for earning Renown.

General Strategies for Earning Renown

• Daily and Weekly Missions: The most consistent way to earn Renown is by completing daily and weekly missions associated with a particular faction. These missions are typically found in your journal under the "Daily" or "Weekly" tabs and will explicitly state the Renown reward.
• Alerts and Raids: Many alerts and raids offer Renown as a reward upon completion. Check the rewards section in the On-Duty menu before queuing to see which factions benefit. Running these repeatedly is an excellent way to passively gain Renown while also earning other valuable currencies and gear.
• Bounties: Certain open-world bounties, particularly in later-game content, will grant Renown for specific factions upon defeating the target. Keep an eye on your map for bounty markers and their associated rewards.
• Feats: While not a direct Renown gain, completing certain feats can unlock access to higher-tier Renown vendors or special missions that offer increased Renown rewards.
• Renown Boosters: Occasionally, the in-game marketplace or promotional events will offer Renown Boosters. These consumables temporarily increase the rate at which you earn Renown, making them invaluable for focused grinding.

Key Factions and How to Maximize Your Standing

The Justice League / Secret Society

As a hero, you'll naturally align with the Justice League, while villains will work for the Secret Society. These are your primary starting factions.

• Location:
  • Heroes: Justice League Watchtower, specifically the Meta Wing, Tech Wing, and Magic Wing.
  • Villains: Secret Society Headquarters, found in the Hall of Doom.
• Earning Renown:
  • Completing early-game missions and main story arcs.
  • Participating in general alerts and raids that don't specify another faction.
  • Daily missions offered by various NPCs within your faction's headquarters.
• Vendor: Look for the "Faction Vendor" in your respective headquarters. They offer basic gear, consumables, and some cosmetic items.

The Green Lantern Corps / Sinestro Corps

This faction becomes prominent as you progress through content related to the Lanterns.

• Location:
  • Heroes: Ferris Aircraft in Metropolis (for early missions), and later the Watchtower's Meta Wing for specific vendors.
  • Villains: Coast City (for early missions), and later the Hall of Doom's Tech Wing for specific vendors.
• Earning Renown:
  • Completing missions within the Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps questlines.
  • Running alerts and raids like "Oa Under Siege" or "Coast City" (depending on your alignment).
  • Daily and weekly bounties in specific open-world zones tied to Lantern conflicts.
• Vendor: Look for "Green Lantern Corps Quartermaster" or "Sinestro Corps Quartermaster" near the relevant mission hubs or in your faction's main hub.

The Atlantean Faction

Gaining Renown with the Atlanteans is essential for acquiring powerful aquatic-themed gear and styles.

• Location: Atlantis (open-world zone) and the Aquaman-themed instances.
• Earning Renown:
  • Completing daily and weekly missions offered by NPCs in Atlantis, such as King Mera's Daily Task or Orm's Weekly Challenge.
  • Participating in alerts and raids like "The Throne of the Dead" or "Deluge".
  • Defeating specific Atlantean bounties found throughout the Atlantis open world.
• Vendor: The "Atlantean Quartermaster" can be found in the main hub of Atlantis.

The Amazonian Faction

For those seeking Amazonian-inspired gear and powerful artifacts, this faction is key.

• Location: Themyscira (open-world zone) and Wonder Woman-themed instances.
• Earning Renown:
  • Undertaking daily and weekly missions from Amazonian NPCs in Themyscira, such as Hippolyta's Royal Decree.
  • Completing alerts and raids like "Themyscira Divided" or "The Gates of Tartarus".
  • Defeating bounties within Themyscira that are tied to the Amazonian conflict.
• Vendor: The "Amazonian Quartermaster" is located in the central hub of Themyscira.

Tips for Efficient Renown Grinding

1. Focus on One Faction at a Time: While you can earn Renown for multiple factions simultaneously, focusing your efforts on one until you reach the desired tier can be more efficient for unlocking specific items.
2. Utilize Omnipotence Dailies/Weeklies: Many later-game daily and weekly missions, accessible through the On-Duty menu, offer choices for which faction's Renown you wish to earn upon completion. Always select the faction you are actively trying to level.
3. Join a League: Active leagues often run content together, making it easier to complete alerts, raids, and bounties that grant Renown. Some leagues even have Renown-focused events.
4. Check Vendor Inventories Regularly: As your Renown increases, new items will become available at the faction vendors. check back periodically so you don't miss out on crucial upgrades or unique styles.
5. Prioritize Renown for Artifacts and Augments: Many powerful artifacts and augment systems require Renown with specific factions to unlock or upgrade. Prioritize these factions if you're looking to maximize your combat rating and power.

By diligently following these steps, you'll quickly build strong relationships with the various factions of DCUO, unlocking a wealth of rewards and enhancing your hero or villain's journey through the DC Universe!