Farholde KeepAlliance
Outcast riders of the Stormwind cavalry who started over on the east coast. Horde characters start Hated with them.
- Gryphon master
- 60.6, 81.4, flies to Lakeshire, Morgan's Vigil, Thelsamar
- Stable master
- Wheatley
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WoW Forever Leveling: Zones, routes and dungeons from 1 to 60
Your fastest road to 60: the route from your start zone, the zones and dungeons of every level, the Legacy System and the classes that level fastest.
- 60
- Level cap
- 8
- Start zones
- 42
- Zones
- 35
- Dungeons
Where do you start?Your first zones
Alliance
Horde
Elwynn ForestLevels 1 to 20
- 1–10Elwynn ForestNorthshire Abbey · Goldshire
- 10–15WestfallSentinel Hill
- 15–20Redridge MountainsLakeshire
Dun MoroghLevels 1 to 20
- 1–10Dun MoroghAnvilmar · Kharanos
- 10–16Loch ModanThelsamar
- 16–20Redridge MountainsLakeshire
TeldrassilLevels 1 to 20
- 1–10TeldrassilAldrassil · Dolanaar
- 10–18DarkshoreAuberdine
- 18–20AshenvaleAstranaar
Zephras IsleLevels 1 to 20
- 1–12Zephras IsleValanaar
- 13–16WestfallSentinel Hill
- 16–20Redridge MountainsLakeshire
DurotarLevels 1 to 20
- 1–10DurotarThe Den · Razor Hill
- 10–20The BarrensThe Crossroads · Ratchet
MulgoreLevels 1 to 20
- 1–10MulgoreCamp Narache · Bloodhoof Village
- 10–20The BarrensCamp Taurajo · The Crossroads
Tirisfal GladesLevels 1 to 20
- 1–10Tirisfal GladesDeathknell · Brill
- 10–16Silverpine ForestThe Sepulcher
- 16–20The BarrensThe Crossroads
Zephras IsleLevels 1 to 20
- 1–12Zephras IsleValanaar
- 13–20The BarrensCamp Taurajo · The Crossroads
By level
Zones and dungeons for your level
Move the slider to your level: see which zones fit right now and which dungeons you can run.
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Zones
- DurotarNext1–10 · Horde
- MulgoreNext1–10 · Horde
- TeldrassilNext1–10 · Alliance
- Tirisfal GladesNext1–10 · Horde
- Dun MoroghNext1–10 · Alliance
- Elwynn ForestNext1–10 · Alliance
- Zephras IsleNewNext1–12 · Contested
- DarkshoreNext10–20 · Alliance
- Silverpine ForestNext10–20 · Horde
- Loch ModanNext10–20 · Alliance
- WestfallNext10–20 · Alliance
- The BarrensNext10–25 · Horde
- Redridge MountainsNext15–25 · Contested
- Stonetalon MountainsNext15–27 · Contested
- AshenvaleNext18–30 · Contested
- DuskwoodNext18–30 · Contested
- Hillsbrad FoothillsNext20–30 · Contested
- WetlandsNext20–30 · Contested
- Thousand NeedlesNext25–35 · Contested
- DesolaceNext30–40 · Contested
- Alterac MountainsNext30–40 · Contested
- Arathi HighlandsNext30–40 · Contested
- Stranglethorn ValeNext30–45 · Contested
- Dustwallow MarshNext35–45 · Contested
- BadlandsNext35–45 · Contested
- Swamp of SorrowsNext35–45 · Contested
- RivergladesNewNext36–44 · Contested · Beta data
- FeralasNext40–50 · Contested
- TanarisNext40–50 · Contested
- The HinterlandsNext40–50 · Contested
- Searing GorgeNext43–50 · Contested
- AzsharaNext45–55 · Contested
- Blasted LandsNext45–55 · Contested
- FelwoodNext48–55 · Contested
- Un'Goro CraterNext48–55 · Contested
- Burning SteppesNext50–58 · Contested
- Western PlaguelandsNext51–58 · Contested
- WinterspringNext53–60 · Contested
- Eastern PlaguelandsNext53–60 · Contested
- SilithusNext55–60 · Contested
- Mount HyjalNewNext55–60 · Contested · Beta data
- Deadwind PassNext55–60 · Contested
- The Drowned CityNewNextLevel 35–40
- Krol'dok StrongholdNewNextLevel 40–45
- Alcaz PrisonNewNextLevel 48–53
- Blackmaw HoldNewNextLevel 55–60
- Shaper's TerraceNewNextLevel 58–60
Leveling Guide 1–60
Your whole road to 60 in one guide
Pick your start and the guide takes you zone by zone: where to quest, which town is your base, when to move on and which road takes you there. Move the slider to your level and the map shows where you stand.
- 8 startsOne route for every race from its own start zone
- Map with a level sliderMove to your level and see where you stand
- Quest hubs and when to move onEvery zone with its towns and the road to the next
- Dungeons on the wayWhich dungeon fits your level
- Tips for your classA checklist that saves the most time
1–20Played in the beta20–30Played in the beta30–60At launch
1Elwynn Forest1–10
Start at Northshire Abbey and clear the valley first. Around level 5 head down to Goldshire and work through the farms, the mine and the murloc camps in the east.
Move on: Take the road west past Westbrook Garrison into Westfall.
2Westfall10–15
3Redridge Mountains15–20
Levels 20 to 604 bands
1Dun Morogh1–10
Start at Anvilmar in the snowy valley, then move on to Kharanos for the troggs, the Frostmane trolls and the brewery quests. Ironforge is right up the road for your trainers.
Move on: Walk east along the road and through the tunnel into Loch Modan.
2Loch Modan10–16
3Redridge Mountains16–20
Levels 20 to 604 bands
1Teldrassil1–10
Start below Aldrassil in the starting glade, then move to Dolanaar around level 6. Teldrassil is quiet and safe, so this is the calmest start in the game.
Move on: Take the boat from Rut'theran Village to Auberdine.
2Darkshore10–18
3Ashenvale18–20
Levels 20 to 604 bands
1Zephras Isle1–12
Your start floats high above the world. Valanaar is the capital with bank, auction house and inn, and the villages around the isle carry you to 12.
Move on: At 13 the skycutter from Valanaar takes you to Dalaran. Its portal leads on to Stormwind.
2Westfall13–16
3Redridge Mountains16–20
Levels 20 to 604 bands
1Durotar1–10
Orcs start in the Valley of Trials, trolls on the coast by Sen'jin. Both meet at Razor Hill, which covers the rest of Durotar up to 10.
Move on: Walk west over the bridge into the Barrens and follow the road to the Crossroads.
2The Barrens10–20
Levels 20 to 604 bands
1Mulgore1–10
Start at Camp Narache, then follow the road to Bloodhoof Village. Mulgore is wide and peaceful, and Thunder Bluff sits right at its north end.
Move on: Walk east into the Barrens and take the flight path at Camp Taurajo.
2The Barrens10–20
Levels 20 to 604 bands
1Tirisfal Glades1–10
Rise in Deathknell, then move to Brill for the rest of Tirisfal. The Undercity sits right next door for your trainers.
Move on: Walk south into Silverpine Forest to the Sepulcher.
2Silverpine Forest10–16
3The Barrens16–20
Levels 20 to 604 bands
1Zephras Isle1–12
Your start floats high above the world. Valanaar is the capital with bank, auction house and inn, and the villages around the isle carry you to 12.
Move on: At 13 the skycutter from Valanaar lands you at Skywatcher Plateau in Mulgore.
2The Barrens13–20
Levels 20 to 604 bands
The road to 60
From level 20 to 60, band by band
From level 20 the roads of every race of a faction come together. These are the zones we recommend for every level band.
20–30Played in the beta
Duskwood20–25Wetlands22–27Hillsbrad Foothills25–30Ashenvale25–3030–40At launch
Arathi Highlands30–35Stranglethorn Vale30–40Desolace30–38Dustwallow Marsh35–40Riverglades36–4040–50At launch
Riverglades40–44Badlands38–45Tanaris42–50Feralas42–48The Hinterlands45–5050–60At launch
Un'Goro Crater48–55Felwood50–55Burning Steppes52–58Western Plaguelands52–58Eastern Plaguelands54–60Winterspring55–60Mount Hyjal55–6020–30Played in the beta
Stonetalon Mountains20–25Ashenvale22–28Hillsbrad Foothills25–30Thousand Needles25–3030–40At launch
Arathi Highlands30–35Stranglethorn Vale30–40Desolace30–38Dustwallow Marsh35–40Riverglades36–4040–50At launch
Riverglades40–44Badlands38–45Tanaris42–50Feralas42–48The Hinterlands45–5050–60At launch
Un'Goro Crater48–55Felwood50–55Burning Steppes52–58Western Plaguelands52–58Eastern Plaguelands54–60Winterspring55–60Mount Hyjal55–60New zone
Riverglades: levels 36 to 44
A new zone about the size of Stranglethorn Vale on the east coast of the Eastern Kingdoms. Blizzard speaks of more than 150 new quests here, and in a second post of nearly 200 quests for Horde and Alliance.
LevelBeta data
36–44The levels of its areas in the beta client. Blizzard says the mid-30s to mid-40s.
Way inAnnounced
On foot from Redridge, the Burning Steppes, the Badlands or the Swamp of Sorrows. Or take the ship from Steamwheedle Port in Tanaris to Powderfuse Port, it carries both factions.
DungeonsAnnounced
- Krol'dok Stronghold 40–45inside the zone
- The Drowned City 35–40off the Stranglethorn coast, same levels
Hubs and who you work forBeta data
Rog'marHorde
Ogres exiled from the Twilight's Hammer who go their own way now, at home in Bolder'ok in the northeast. Alliance characters start Hated with them.
- Wind rider master
- 59.6, 45.2, flies to Stonard, Kargath, Flame Crest, Hammerfall
- Stable master
- Grik
Powderfuse PortAlliance and Horde
A port of the Steamwheedle Cartel for sailors and back-alley dealers, open to both factions.
- Flight master
- none in the beta client yet
- Stable master
- Tallow Sparksocket
Both sides fight the Twilight's Hammer here.
Areas by level in the beta clientBeta data
7
- 36Wheeler's Grange, Meadowsbrook, Southern Watch
- 37Bristle Hills
- 38Sunnyglade, Farholde Keep, Powderfuse Port, Terral's Watch, Elbrim's Farm, Turner's Logging Camp, Rog'mar, Ashwood's Fall
- 40Eastwind Shore
- 41Windstead, Twilight Hollow
- 42Bolder'ok, Krol'dok Stronghold
- 44Twilight's Shroud, Forlorn Pit
Beasts to tameBeta data
12
- Plains Coyote36 · Wolf
- Young Paletusk36–37 · Boar
- Low Plains Buzzard37–38 · Carrion Bird
- Roosting Duskbat37–38 · Bat
- Roving Tallstrider37–38 · Tallstrider
- Sand Crawler37 · Crab
- Freshwater Crocolisk38–39 · Crocolisk
- High Plains Buzzard38–39 · Carrion Bird
- Mature Paletusk38–39 · Boar
- Trapclaw42 · Crab
- Plains ProwlerWolf
- Shore CrawlerCrab
AchievementExplore Riverglades
New zone
Mount Hyjal: from about level 55
Blizzard's leveling video of October 19 sends you through Mount Hyjal past level 30. The road up the mountain opens for the first time since the Third War, the druids and the Cenarion Circle rebuild, and Horde and Alliance hold an uneasy truce up there.
LevelBeta data
55–60Blizzard has no range yet. The questing list of the beta client puts Hyjal at levels 55 to 60. We check it in launch week.
Way inAnnounced
Blizzard sends you in through Darkwhisper Gorge in Winterspring. On the map the zone also borders Felwood.
Raids from December 9Announced
- Hyjal Summit 20 players, 13 bossesat the summit near Nordrassil
- The Barrow Deeps 10 players, 8 bossesentrances on Mount Hyjal, in Winterspring and in Blackmaw Hold
Flight paths and reputationBeta data
Tainted FoothillsAlliance and Horde
In the south of the mountain.
- Flight master
- 55.0, 82.8, flies to Everlook, Summit of Eternity
Summit of EternityAlliance and Horde
High up on the mountain.
- Flight master
- 68.6, 44.0, flies to Tainted Foothills
- Stable master
- Aili Greenwillow
Guardians of HyjalAlliance and Horde
A splinter of the Cenarion Circle that guards Mount Hyjal and welcomes anyone who fights evil. Open to every race, its tabard needs Exalted.
Areas of the zone, the client gives them no levelsBeta data
1
- Elderwild, Summit of Eternity, Tainted Foothills, Dae'gun, Shrine of Aviana, Mourning's Rest, Felblood Scar, Malorne's Retreat, Cradle of Tranquility
Beasts to tameBeta data
3
- Hyjal Bear55–56 · Bear
- Hyjal Owl55–56 · Bird of Prey
- Nightsaber GuardianCat
AchievementExplore Mount Hyjal
Level faster
What gets you to 60 faster
Rested XP
Log out in an inn or a capital and your kills pay bonus XP when you come back. The Legacy perk Well Rested stores up to 20% more.
Dungeons: first clear with quests
The first clear with every quest pays the most, although dungeon quests give half the extra XP since October 1. Since October 8 dungeon kills give about 20% more XP, and in a group the XP for lower-level mobs counts your own level again, not the highest player's.
Campfire and tent
Sit about a minute at a lit campfire for its buffs. A Leatherworking tent gives about 5% of a level after 30 seconds, once per hour. Campfires no longer burn you below level 5 and burn less below 90% health.
How long it takes
A fast route reaches level 20 in about 4 to 6 hours. A normal quest run to 60 takes about 150 hours of play.
Leveling tools
Route, map and dungeons
Your route on the map, every zone with its levels, the dungeons of your level and your Legacy.
Leveling Guides
Your route from your start zone to 60 on the map, with the dungeons of your level and tips for your class.
- 8
- Starts
- 1–20
- Open now
- 60
- Level cap
World Map
NewEvery zone with its levels, all dungeons with guides and a route planner with flights and ships.
- 43
- Zones
- 71
- Flight masters
- 4
- New zones
Dungeon Finder
Enter your level and see right away which dungeons fit now.
- 35
- Dungeons
- 9
- New
- 13–60
- Levels
Legacy Calculator
NewSpread your account-wide Legacy Points across the three Legacy Trees before you spend them.
- 16
- Points
- 3
- Trees
- 21
- Perks
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PowerlevelingFAQ
What is the level cap in WoW Forever?
Level 60 at launch, the same as in Classic.
Which new leveling zones are there?
Zephras Isle for Skyborne from 1 to 12, the Riverglades for levels 36 to 44 with more than 150 new quests, and Mount Hyjal, which the client lists for levels 55 to 60. Blizzard's video of October 19 sends you through both past level 30.
What level is the Riverglades?
The client lists its areas at levels 36 to 44, from Wheeler's Grange at 36 to Twilight's Shroud at 44. Blizzard says the zone covers much of the mid-30s to mid-40s.
How many new quests are there?
About 1,000 new quests on the way from 1 to 60, on top of the Classic ones.
How do I get to the Riverglades?
Walk in from Redridge, the Burning Steppes, the Badlands or the Swamp of Sorrows, or take the ship from Steamwheedle Port in Tanaris to Powderfuse Port, which both factions can use. Once you have the flight path, Farholde Keep flies the Alliance to Lakeshire, Morgan's Vigil and Thelsamar, and Rog'mar flies the Horde to Stonard, Kargath, Flame Crest and Hammerfall.
What level is Mount Hyjal in WoW Forever?
Blizzard has not published a range. The client lists Mount Hyjal for questing at levels 55 to 60 and its bears and owls are level 55 to 56, so plan it for the end of the road.
How do I get to Mount Hyjal?
Blizzard sends you through Darkwhisper Gorge in Winterspring. The zone has two flight paths for both factions, Tainted Foothills and Summit of Eternity, and Tainted Foothills links to Everlook.
Does the Legacy System help with leveling?
Yes, for example Well Rested for more rested experience, Talented for earlier talent points and Frequent Flier for cheaper flights.
Is running dungeons over and over worth it?
More than it used to be. Since October 8 dungeon kills give about 20% more XP, and in a group the XP for lower-level mobs counts your own level again. The first run with every quest still pays the most.
Is level 60 open yet?
Yes, since launch on November 4 the level cap is 60. The beta was capped at 30 until it closed on October 23.
Which dungeons come first?
Hall of Thanes and Ragefire Chasm from level 13.
Is there a level boost from Blizzard?
Blizzard plans no WoW Token and no paid boost for Forever. If you want to save time, our shop has leveling services. Next to leveling, the full range of WoW Forever boosts also covers dungeons, raids, gear and professions.
Where do I find the route for my race?
In the Leveling Guide 1–60: pick your start, set your level and see the route on the map.
Short on time for leveling?
Every guide here shows how to do it yourself. If your evenings are short, our boosters take the grind off your hands. Options and current prices are on each service page.
Page history
What changed
Updated
The Riverglades starts at level 36 in the thirties, and Mount Hyjal joins the road from 55 to 60 with Tainted Foothills as its hub.
One ship goes to the Riverglades, from Steamwheedle Port in Tanaris to Powderfuse Port, for both factions. There is no ship from Redridge.
New sections for the Riverglades and Mount Hyjal: the way in, hubs and flight paths, who you work for, areas by level, beasts to tame, dungeons and raids.
First published Every change on the guides