Posted by Kalgan on official forums.
Also rumors of the PvP cloaks that were released earlier this week would also cost badges. Unfortunetly, this "makes sense" since Blizzard stated there would be many more items to purchase from the heroic vendors. The best part is this statement - also by Kalgan.
Sigh, going to be sad if this is the future of non-arena items.
There are a few new pvp oriented trinkets for 2.3.
All versions of the trinket have a click effect to gain 1750 max health (kind of like the old lifegiving gem effect), along with a passive effect (your choice of 47 spell damage, 40 spell crit rating, 80 attack power, 40 melee crit rating, or 88 healing).
Actually, they cost badges of justice, which will also be available off Kara and Zul Aman bosses.
Also rumors of the PvP cloaks that were released earlier this week would also cost badges. Unfortunetly, this "makes sense" since Blizzard stated there would be many more items to purchase from the heroic vendors. The best part is this statement - also by Kalgan.
We like to encourage players to mix it up a little to a reasonable extent. Obviously, I can't argue that you personally will have more total fun if you also do a little PvE to go along with your PvP, but we do feel that for most players it adds up to a better overall play experience.
That being said, you certainly can tank heroics in s2 gear. <<< LOL
Sigh, going to be sad if this is the future of non-arena items.