What Are Exaltations?
Exaltations are EverQuest Legends' endgame gear enhancement system that lets you transfer special effects — weapon procs, focus bonuses, and click effects — from source items onto your primary merged gear. Using Motes of Potential as currency, you apply Exaltations at designated altars in major cities, permanently imbuing your +10 merged items with effects that would otherwise require wearing specific legendary weapons or accessories.
This system solves a classic EverQuest problem: choosing between a weapon's proc effect and better base stats on a newer item. With Exaltations, you merge your best stat piece to +10, then Exalt a prized proc from an older weapon onto it. Your chest armor can carry Nagafen's fire proc. Your staff can inherit a Mistmoore lifetap effect. The combinations define endgame build customization in Legends.
Exaltations require fully merged or near-fully merged target items. Plan your item merging progression before investing Motes — applying Exaltations to a +5 item you will replace wastes rare materials. Most players Exalt at +8 or +10 on their permanent gear pieces.
Motes of Potential
Motes of Potential drop from named mobs, raid bosses, and high-difficulty dungeon content. Higher difficulty tiers (D3 and D4) grant increased Mote drop rates and bonus quantities. Farm Motes in Lower Guk, Cazic-Thule, and Nagafen's Lair for reliable endgame income. Some quest lines and zone completion rewards also grant Motes, providing alternative acquisition paths for solo players.
Motes are consumed when applying Exaltations — the cost scales with the power of the effect being transferred. Common procs from mid-level weapons cost fewer Motes than legendary raid effects. Failed Exaltation attempts may consume partial Mote costs, so ensure your target item and source proc are finalized before committing.
Bank Motes until you identify your permanent gear pieces and desired proc transfers. The zone walkthrough lists named mobs with the best Mote drop rates per level bracket. Push your difficulty tier to D3 when farming Motes for maximum efficiency.
Transferring Procs and Focus Effects
Exaltation transfers fall into three categories: weapon procs (effects that trigger on hit), focus effects (passive bonuses to specific spell lines), and click effects (activated abilities on gear). Source items are consumed during the transfer — the proc leaves the source weapon and permanently attaches to your target merged item.
Not every proc can Exalt onto every slot. Weapon procs typically transfer to weapons and primary hand items. Focus effects favor caster slots — chest, arms, wrists, and primary casting weapons. Click effects transfer to most armor slots depending on the original item type. The Exaltation interface previews valid target slots before you commit Motes.
Focus effects are particularly valuable for multiclass casters. A Wizard/Enchanter/Magician can Exalt fire focus onto chest armor and charm focus onto wrists, freeing weapon slots for stat-heavy merged items instead of focus-bearing weapons. Coordinate Exaltation targets with your Loadout configurations for maximum coverage.
Exaltation Strategy for Endgame
Prioritize Exaltations on items you will wear across all Loadouts — chest armor, primary weapon, and range slot pieces offer the best return. Transfer procs that complement your primary playstyle: tanks Exalt lifetap and defensive procs, healers Exalt mana regeneration and heal focus, DPS Exalt damage procs and haste effects.
Source items for Exaltation do not need to be merged themselves — a +0 legendary weapon with a prized proc serves as Exaltation fuel. Farm source items specifically for their proc effects, not their base stats. Once the proc transfers, the source item is destroyed.
Stack multiple Exaltations on a single +10 item up to the item's Exaltation slot cap. High-tier merged items accept two or three Exaltations, letting you combine complementary effects on one piece. Plan the order carefully — some Exaltation combinations synergize (lifetap proc plus heal focus), while others compete for the same trigger window.
Common Exaltation Targets at Launch
Launch-era Exaltation targets cluster around iconic pre-Kunark items. Nagafen's Lair weapons provide fire and dragon-themed procs highly sought for DPS Exaltations. Lower Guk froglok weapons carry lifetap and slow procs ideal for tanks and melee. Castle Mistmoore caster items offer mana and damage focus effects. Cazic-Thule Rubicite armor pieces carry defensive procs suitable for tank Exaltations.
Community consensus will evolve as players discover optimal proc combinations, but early investment in versatile procs — lifetap, haste, mana regeneration — pays dividends across multiple Loadouts and class combinations. Avoid niche procs that only benefit one rare ability until your core Exaltations are complete.
Coordinate Exaltation farming with your group's leveling and dungeon schedule. Mote farming runs in Lower Guk and Cazic-Thule double as merge material collection, making these dungeons the central hub for endgame gear progression in Legends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Motes of Potential?
Motes of Potential are currency dropped from named mobs, raids, and high-difficulty content. You spend Motes to apply Exaltations that transfer procs and focus effects onto merged gear.
Is the source item destroyed?
Yes. The source item is consumed during Exaltation. The proc or focus effect permanently transfers to your target merged item.
Can I Exalt onto any item?
Exaltations target merged items, ideally +8 to +10. Not all procs transfer to all slots — the Exaltation interface shows valid targets before you commit Motes.
How do Exaltations work with Loadouts?
Exalted procs activate regardless of active Loadout, making them ideal investments for gear worn across multiple roles. See the multiclass and loadouts guide.