WoW Trading Post: Tender, Monthly Reset, Rewards
Verified November 7, 2026 · Status: live monthly feature
WoW Trading Post refreshes on the 1st of every month with new cosmetics bought using Trader’s Tender, an account-wide currency: 500 base from the Collector’s Cache plus up to 500 more from Traveler’s Log activities, carried over between months if unspent — located outside the Mage District in Stormwind and next to Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar. Verified on 7 November 2026.
Source: Blizzard — Introducing the Trading Post.
Symptom → cause → first action
| Question / problem | Likely cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| Didn’t get monthly 500 Tender | Collector’s Cache not interacted with | Open the Cache at the Trading Post once |
| Traveler’s Log not updating | Activity not completed, or progress not synced | Log out/in; check activity description |
| Can’t afford the item I want | Monthly reward over your current Tender | Freeze the item; carries over next month |
| Item I wanted is gone this month | Trading Post resets 1st of every month | Watch for return in future months |
| Where do I find the NPC? | Orgrimmar (Horde) / Stormwind (Alliance) | See locations table below |
| Classic account can’t access | Trading Post is retail-only | No fix — retail subscription needed |
Currency: Trader’s Tender
- Account-wide: Shared across all your WoW characters on the same Battle.net account.
- Base income: 500 Tender per month, granted the first time you interact with the Collector’s Cache.
- Traveler’s Log bonus: Up to 500 more Tender per month via activities (you don’t need to finish every activity to max out).
- Carryover: Unspent Tender does not reset at month end — it accumulates.
- Dragonflight bonus: 500 one-time Tender for Dragonflight owners (retroactive, Battle.net-account bound).
Locations by faction
| Faction | NPC / location |
|---|---|
| Alliance (Stormwind) | “T&W Trader”, outside the Mage District portal zone |
| Horde (Orgrimmar) | “Zen’shiri”, next to Grommash Hold |
| Collector’s Cache | Small chest at both NPCs — interact once per month for base Tender |
| Minimum character level | Level 10 (Adventure Guide unlock) |
Traveler’s Log activities
The log refreshes on the 1st. Each month offers roughly 10–15 activities worth 20–50 Tender each. Activities rotate between:
- Combat milestones (kill X enemies of a faction, complete Y quests).
- Collection goals (collect transmog, pets, mounts tied to current patch).
- Seasonal tie-ins (Darkmoon Faire, Brewfest, Hallow’s End when those events run).
- Retail content participation (Mythic+, raid bosses, PvP wins).
You never need to complete every activity. Picking 6–8 across the month typically caps the 500-point ceiling.
Spending Tender
- Browse: Open the trader UI; filter by category (Mount / Transmog / Pet / Toy).
- Preview: Right-click any item to try it on.
- Buy: Click Purchase. Item appears in your collections immediately and is account-wide.
- Freeze: One item per month can be frozen — it holds its price and carries over to next month, protecting you from the rotation.
- No refunds: Items cannot be sold back for Tender.
If you can’t get your reward
- Haven’t got 500 base Tender? → interact with the Collector’s Cache. It’s a small chest beside the trader NPC.
- Activity completed but not counted? → log out and back in; the log reconciles on next login. Still missing? → open a ticket at battle.net/support.
- Item disappeared? → Trading Post resets on the 1st. Freeze items you want to buy over multiple months.
- No Trading Post on your account? → make sure you’re on retail WoW, not Classic / Hardcore. Trading Post is retail-only, level 10+, active subscription or game time required.
- Specific error? Check Worldsoul Saga notes and subscription status.
FAQ
When does the Trading Post reset?
The 1st of every month. New items go on sale, the Traveler’s Log activities change, and a new 500-Tender ceiling applies to the log. Unspent Tender from previous months carries over.
How much Tender can I get per month?
1,000 total: 500 base from the Collector’s Cache plus up to 500 from Traveler’s Log activities. Returning Dragonflight owners get a one-time 500 bonus.
Do I need to finish every log activity?
No. The log hands out points for each completed activity, but the cap is 500 per month — once you hit it, extra activities don’t give more Tender.
Can I freeze more than one item?
No, only one item per month can be frozen. Pick carefully — frozen items carry over past the monthly refresh and hold their price.
Is the Trading Post available in WoW Classic?
No. It’s retail-only. Classic, Hardcore, and Season of Discovery do not have the Trading Post.
What level do I need?
Level 10. The Adventure Guide pop-up at level 10 unlocks the Trading Post UI.
Is Trader’s Tender account-wide?
Yes. It’s a Battle.net-account currency, shared across every character on your account. Buying an item on one character unlocks it for all.
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