As mentioned above, Motes are usually grouped in denominations of ten and then ‘sundered’ into a Primal. In terms of value, Primals of Shadow and Primals of Earth are worth the least, and are usually sold for wow power level between 2 to 5 gold per primal on the Auction House. In the middle of the scale are the Primals of Mana and Water, which can be sold for approximately 20 gold per primal. The most expensive Primals are without doubt Primals of Fire and Air, due to their relative rareness. They are priced from upwards of 30g per piece on the Auction House!

The reason Primals hold so much value can be attributed to their usefulness. Like their predecessors the Essences, Primals are needed in virtually every profession – Blacksmithing, Tailoring, Leatherworking, Engineering, Enchanting, Jewelcrafting and even by Alchemists. As such, the market for Primals is very active and they can be found being bought and sold in large amounts rapidly on the AH every day

In conclusion, gathering Motes, and turning them into Primals to be sold, can be an enticing method for any World of Warcraft player looking to make some extra gold. As such, exactly like how the Essences were once heavily sought after, one can often find a great many players ‘farming’ for these extremely lucrative Motes and Primals day and night, on their adventures in the game that is the World of Warcraft.

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