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.
Quick access
WoW Forever Leveling Guide 1–60
Level in your race's start zone to 20, then follow your faction's road. The Alliance takes Duskwood and the Wetlands, the Horde Stonetalon and Ashenvale to 30. Both quest in Arathi and Stranglethorn, the new Riverglades runs 36 to 44, Tanaris and Feralas lead to 50, and Un'Goro, the Plaguelands and Mount Hyjal close the road at 60.
1–20Played in the betauntil Oct 23
20–30Played in the betafrom Oct 1
30–60At launchNov 4, cap 60
Where do you start?
Alliance
Horde
Move the slider: the map, your route and the dungeons follow your level.
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.
Northshire Abbey · Goldshire
Next: Take the road west past Westbrook Garrison into Westfall.
Sentinel Hill is your base for the Defias story. Take the flight path, then work the farms and the coast. Keep the Deadmines quests, the dungeon fits a little later.
Sentinel Hill
Next: Fly to Stormwind and ride east through Elwynn to Lakeshire.
Lakeshire hands out gnoll and orc quests all over the valley. Run the Deadmines once between 18 and 20 with every quest you picked up, then you are ready for Duskwood.
Lakeshire
Next: Ride west into Duskwood and take the flight path at Darkshire.
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.
Anvilmar · Kharanos
Next: Walk east along the road and through the tunnel into Loch Modan.
Thelsamar covers the troggs, the Stonesplinter camps and the dam. The new Hall of Thanes below Ironforge fits from 13, so run it once with its quests while you are here.
Thelsamar
Next: Take the Deeprun Tram to Stormwind and ride east to Lakeshire.
Redridge joins you with the human road. Clear the Lakeshire quests and run the Deadmines once between 18 and 20 for its quest rewards.
Lakeshire
Next: Ride west into Duskwood, or take the tram back and go north to the Wetlands.
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.
Aldrassil · Dolanaar
Next: Take the boat from Rut'theran Village to Auberdine.
Auberdine is your home for a long stretch. Work your way north and south along the coast, the quests keep sending you back to town.
Auberdine
Next: Walk south into Ashenvale, or take the new ship from Auberdine to Stormwind Harbor for the Redridge road.
Astranaar is the next hub. Pick up the flight path and the first Ashenvale quests, most of the zone waits for you after 20.
Astranaar
Next: Stay in Ashenvale, or sail to the Wetlands from Auberdine.
Skyborne come with the Skyborne packs and fly to their faction at 13. The route after the landing is our pick until Blizzard shows more.
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.
Valanaar
Next: At 13 the skycutter from Valanaar takes you to Dalaran. Its portal leads on to Stormwind.
Westfall still has plenty for you at 13. Sentinel Hill gives you the Defias story and a flight path.
Sentinel Hill
Next: Fly to Stormwind and ride east to Lakeshire.
Redridge and one run through the Deadmines take you to 20 on the same road as the humans.
Lakeshire
Next: Ride west into Duskwood.
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.
The Den · Razor Hill · Sen'jin Village
Next: Walk west over the bridge into the Barrens and follow the road to the Crossroads.
The Barrens is huge and carries you all the way to 20. Collect quests at the Crossroads and Ratchet, run Ragefire Chasm in Orgrimmar once around 15 and the Wailing Caverns once near 20.
The Crossroads · Ratchet
Next: Head west into the Stonetalon Mountains, or north to Ashenvale.
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.
Camp Narache · Bloodhoof Village
Next: Walk east into the Barrens and take the flight path at Camp Taurajo.
From Camp Taurajo you meet the orcs and trolls at the Crossroads. The Barrens and one run through the Wailing Caverns near 20 carry you there.
Camp Taurajo · The Crossroads
Next: Head west into the Stonetalon Mountains, or north to Ashenvale.
Rise in Deathknell, then move to Brill for the rest of Tirisfal. The Undercity sits right next door for your trainers.
Deathknell · Brill
Next: Walk south into Silverpine Forest to the Sepulcher.
The Sepulcher sends you after worgen, the Shadowfang story and the Forsaken plans for the forest.
The Sepulcher
Next: Go back to Tirisfal for the Ruins of Lordaeron, then take the zeppelin to Orgrimmar.
The new Ruins of Lordaeron above the Undercity fits from 15, run it once with its quests. Then the Barrens and the Wailing Caverns take you to 20.
The Crossroads
Next: Head west into the Stonetalon Mountains, or fly back north to Hillsbrad.
Skyborne come with the Skyborne packs and fly to their faction at 13. The route after the landing is our pick until Blizzard shows more.
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.
Valanaar
Next: At 13 the skycutter from Valanaar lands you at Skywatcher Plateau in Mulgore.
The Barrens is right next to Mulgore and has quests for every level up to 20. Run the Wailing Caverns once near 20.
Camp Taurajo · The Crossroads
Next: Head west into the Stonetalon Mountains, or north to Ashenvale.
Leveling zones by level for Alliance and Horde
Duskwood and the Wetlands first, then Hillsbrad or Ashenvale. The new Excavation Site in the Wetlands fits from 24.
Duskwood20–25 · DarkshireWetlands22–27 · Menethil HarborHillsbrad Foothills25–30 · SouthshoreAshenvale25–30 · AstranaarArathi and Stranglethorn carry the thirties, Desolace and Dustwallow fill the gaps. From 36 the new Riverglades opens, with Farholde Keep as your base. The Scarlet Monastery wings start here.
Arathi Highlands30–35 · Refuge PointeStranglethorn Vale30–40 · Booty BayDesolace30–38 · Nijel's PointDustwallow Marsh35–40 · Theramore IsleRiverglades36–40 · Farholde KeepThe Riverglades with more than 150 new quests is the big stop of the forties. Finish it by 44 and run Krol'dok Stronghold inside it, then Tanaris, Feralas and the Hinterlands take you to 50.
Riverglades40–44 · Farholde KeepBadlands38–45Tanaris42–50 · GadgetzanFeralas42–48 · Feathermoon StrongholdThe Hinterlands45–50 · Aerie PeakUn'Goro and Felwood, then the Burning Steppes and the Plaguelands. Winterspring and Mount Hyjal close the road. Blizzard sends you through Hyjal past level 30, and the client lists it for levels 55 to 60.
Un'Goro Crater48–55 · Marshal's RefugeFelwood50–55 · Talonbranch GladeBurning Steppes52–58 · Morgan's VigilWestern Plaguelands52–58 · Chillwind CampEastern Plaguelands54–60 · Light's Hope ChapelWinterspring55–60 · EverlookMount Hyjal55–60 · Tainted Foothills
The Stonetalon Mountains and Ashenvale first, then Hillsbrad or Thousand Needles. Shadowfang Keep fits from 22.
Stonetalon Mountains20–25 · Sun Rock RetreatAshenvale22–28 · Splintertree PostHillsbrad Foothills25–30 · Tarren MillThousand Needles25–30 · Freewind PostArathi and Stranglethorn carry the thirties, Desolace and Dustwallow fill the gaps. From 36 the new Riverglades opens, with Rog'mar as your base. The Scarlet Monastery wings start here.
Arathi Highlands30–35 · HammerfallStranglethorn Vale30–40 · Grom'gol Base CampDesolace30–38 · Shadowprey VillageDustwallow Marsh35–40 · Brackenwall VillageRiverglades36–40 · Rog'marThe Riverglades with more than 150 new quests is the big stop of the forties. Finish it by 44 and run Krol'dok Stronghold inside it, then Tanaris, Feralas and the Hinterlands take you to 50.
Riverglades40–44 · Rog'marBadlands38–45 · KargathTanaris42–50 · GadgetzanFeralas42–48 · Camp MojacheThe Hinterlands45–50 · Revantusk VillageUn'Goro and Felwood, then the Burning Steppes and the Plaguelands. Winterspring and Mount Hyjal close the road. Blizzard sends you through Hyjal past level 30, and the client lists it for levels 55 to 60.
Un'Goro Crater48–55 · Marshal's RefugeFelwood50–55 · Bloodvenom PostBurning Steppes52–58 · Flame CrestWestern Plaguelands52–58Eastern Plaguelands54–60 · Light's Hope ChapelWinterspring55–60 · EverlookMount Hyjal55–60 · Tainted Foothills
Hall of ThanesNew13–18 · 
Ragefire Chasm13–18 · 
Ruins of LordaeronNew15–20 · 
Wailing Caverns17–24 · 
The Deadmines17–26 · 
Shadowfang Keep22–30 · 
Excavation Site: WetlandsNew24–29 · 
Blackfathom Deeps24–32 · 
The Stockade24–32 · 
City of DalaranNew28–33 · 
Gnomeregan29–38 · 
Razorfen Kraul29–38 · 
Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard30–38 · 
Scarlet Monastery: Library33–41 · 
The Drowned CityNew35–40 · 
Scarlet Monastery: Armory36–44 · 
Razorfen Downs37–46 · 
Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral38–46 · 
Krol'dok StrongholdNew40–45 · 
Uldaman41–51 · 
Zul'Farrak44–54 · 
Maraudon46–55 · 
Alcaz PrisonNew48–53 · 
Sunken Temple50–60 · 
Blackrock Depths52–60 · 
Dire Maul: East54–60 · 
Blackmaw HoldNew55–60 · 
Lower Blackrock Spire55–60 · 
Dire Maul: North56–60 · 
Dire Maul: West56–60 · 
Scholomance58–60 · 
Shaper's TerraceNew58–60 · 
Stratholme: Main Gate58–60 · 
Stratholme: Service Gate58–60 · 
Upper Blackrock Spire59–60 ·
From level 20 the roads of every race of a faction come together. Levels 1 to 30 we played in the beta until October 23, 30 to 60 has been open since the launch on November 4, and we check that part against the live game now. Zone levels are the Classic ranges unless marked.
Alliance leveling route 1–60
Levels 1–20 from your start zone
- HumanElwynn Forest 1–10 · Westfall 10–15 · Redridge Mountains 15–20
- Dwarf and GnomeDun Morogh 1–10 · Loch Modan 10–16 · Redridge Mountains 16–20
- Night ElfTeldrassil 1–10 · Darkshore 10–18 · Ashenvale 18–20
- SkyborneZephras Isle 1–12 · Westfall 13–16 · Redridge Mountains 16–20
Levels 20–30
Duskwood and the Wetlands first, then Hillsbrad or Ashenvale. The new Excavation Site in the Wetlands fits from 24.
- DuskwoodDarkshire · flight path20–25
- WetlandsMenethil Harbor · flight path22–27
- Hillsbrad FoothillsSouthshore · flight path25–30
- AshenvaleAstranaar · flight path25–30
DungeonsThe Stockade24–32Excavation Site: Wetlands24–29Blackfathom Deeps24–32City of Dalaran28–33
Levels 30–40
Arathi and Stranglethorn carry the thirties, Desolace and Dustwallow fill the gaps. From 36 the new Riverglades opens, with Farholde Keep as your base. The Scarlet Monastery wings start here.
- Arathi HighlandsRefuge Pointe · flight path30–35
- Stranglethorn ValeBooty Bay · flight path30–40
- DesolaceNijel's Point · flight path30–38
- Dustwallow MarshTheramore Isle35–40
- RivergladesFarholde Keep · flight path36–40Beta data
DungeonsGnomeregan29–38Razorfen Kraul29–38Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard30–38Scarlet Monastery: Library33–41The Drowned City35–40
Levels 40–50
The Riverglades with more than 150 new quests is the big stop of the forties. Finish it by 44 and run Krol'dok Stronghold inside it, then Tanaris, Feralas and the Hinterlands take you to 50.
- RivergladesFarholde Keep · flight path40–44Beta data
- Badlands38–45
- TanarisGadgetzan · flight path42–50
- FeralasFeathermoon Stronghold42–48
- The HinterlandsAerie Peak · flight path45–50
DungeonsKrol'dok Stronghold40–45Scarlet Monastery: Armory36–44Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral38–46Uldaman41–51Zul'Farrak44–54Maraudon46–55
Levels 50–60
Un'Goro and Felwood, then the Burning Steppes and the Plaguelands. Winterspring and Mount Hyjal close the road. Blizzard sends you through Hyjal past level 30, and the client lists it for levels 55 to 60.
- Un'Goro CraterMarshal's Refuge · flight path48–55
- FelwoodTalonbranch Glade · flight path50–55
- Burning SteppesMorgan's Vigil · flight path52–58
- Western PlaguelandsChillwind Camp · flight path52–58
- Eastern PlaguelandsLight's Hope Chapel · flight path54–60
- WinterspringEverlook · flight path55–60
- Mount HyjalTainted Foothills · flight path55–60Beta data
DungeonsAlcaz Prison48–53Sunken Temple50–60Blackrock Depths52–60Blackmaw Hold55–60Lower Blackrock Spire55–60Shaper's Terrace58–60
Horde leveling route 1–60
Levels 1–20 from your start zone
- Orc and TrollDurotar 1–10 · The Barrens 10–20
- TaurenMulgore 1–10 · The Barrens 10–20
- UndeadTirisfal Glades 1–10 · Silverpine Forest 10–16 · The Barrens 16–20
- SkyborneZephras Isle 1–12 · The Barrens 13–20
Levels 20–30
The Stonetalon Mountains and Ashenvale first, then Hillsbrad or Thousand Needles. Shadowfang Keep fits from 22.
- Stonetalon MountainsSun Rock Retreat · flight path20–25
- AshenvaleSplintertree Post · flight path22–28
- Hillsbrad FoothillsTarren Mill · flight path25–30
- Thousand NeedlesFreewind Post · flight path25–30
DungeonsShadowfang Keep22–30Blackfathom Deeps24–32Razorfen Kraul29–38City of Dalaran28–33
Levels 30–40
Arathi and Stranglethorn carry the thirties, Desolace and Dustwallow fill the gaps. From 36 the new Riverglades opens, with Rog'mar as your base. The Scarlet Monastery wings start here.
- Arathi HighlandsHammerfall · flight path30–35
- Stranglethorn ValeGrom'gol Base Camp30–40
- DesolaceShadowprey Village · flight path30–38
- Dustwallow MarshBrackenwall Village · flight path35–40
- RivergladesRog'mar · flight path36–40Beta data
DungeonsScarlet Monastery: Graveyard30–38Scarlet Monastery: Library33–41Razorfen Kraul29–38The Drowned City35–40
Levels 40–50
The Riverglades with more than 150 new quests is the big stop of the forties. Finish it by 44 and run Krol'dok Stronghold inside it, then Tanaris, Feralas and the Hinterlands take you to 50.
- RivergladesRog'mar · flight path40–44Beta data
- BadlandsKargath · flight path38–45
- TanarisGadgetzan · flight path42–50
- FeralasCamp Mojache · flight path42–48
- The HinterlandsRevantusk Village · flight path45–50
DungeonsKrol'dok Stronghold40–45Scarlet Monastery: Armory36–44Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral38–46Razorfen Downs37–46Uldaman41–51Zul'Farrak44–54Maraudon46–55
Levels 50–60
Un'Goro and Felwood, then the Burning Steppes and the Plaguelands. Winterspring and Mount Hyjal close the road. Blizzard sends you through Hyjal past level 30, and the client lists it for levels 55 to 60.
- Un'Goro CraterMarshal's Refuge · flight path48–55
- FelwoodBloodvenom Post · flight path50–55
- Burning SteppesFlame Crest · flight path52–58
- Western Plaguelands52–58
- Eastern PlaguelandsLight's Hope Chapel · flight path54–60
- WinterspringEverlook · flight path55–60
- Mount HyjalTainted Foothills · flight path55–60Beta data
DungeonsAlcaz Prison48–53Sunken Temple50–60Blackrock Depths52–60Blackmaw Hold55–60Lower Blackrock Spire55–60Shaper's Terrace58–60
Flight paths and ships after 30
The new zones add one ship and four flight paths. Talk to the flight master the first time you arrive, the route planner on the World Map knows every one of them.
- Ship from Steamwheedle Port to Powderfuse PortTanaris and the Riverglades, for Alliance and HordeAnnounced
- Farholde KeepRiverglades · AllianceFlies to Lakeshire, Morgan's Vigil, ThelsamarBeta data
- Rog'marRiverglades · HordeFlies to Stonard, Kargath, Flame Crest, HammerfallBeta data
- Summit of EternityMount Hyjal · Alliance and HordeFlies to Tainted FoothillsBeta data
- Tainted FoothillsMount Hyjal · Alliance and HordeFlies to Everlook, Summit of EternityBeta data
Tips to level faster
Four things that save the most time while leveling, and your checklist to go with them.
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.
Your class guide
Talents, rotation and loot for your class at every level.
FAQ
What is the fastest way to level in WoW Forever?
Quest in the right order: take every quest a town offers, finish them in one loop and only then move on. Run each dungeon once with its quests, pick up every flight path and log out in an inn so you store rested experience.
Where do I level after 30 in WoW Forever?
Both factions quest in the Arathi Highlands and Stranglethorn Vale, with Desolace and Dustwallow Marsh in between. From 36 the new Riverglades carries you to 44, then Tanaris, Feralas and the Hinterlands to 50. Un'Goro, Felwood, the Burning Steppes, the Plaguelands, Winterspring and Mount Hyjal close the road at 60. The order past 30 is our pick from the zone levels, and we check it in play since launch.
Is the leveling route different for Horde and Alliance?
Up to 30, yes. The Alliance goes through Duskwood and the Wetlands, the Horde through the Stonetalon Mountains and Ashenvale. After that both quest in the same zones from their own towns, like Refuge Pointe or Hammerfall in Arathi. In the Riverglades the Alliance works from Farholde Keep with the Brotherhood of the Horse and the Horde from Rog'mar with the Bolder'ok Clan.
Which dungeons are worth it from 30 to 60?
Every dungeon is worth one run near the top of its levels with every quest for it in your log. New on the way are The Drowned City (35–40), Krol'dok Stronghold (40–45), Alcaz Prison (48–53), Blackmaw Hold (55–60) and Shaper's Terrace (58–60), and the Classic dungeons from the Scarlet Monastery to Blackrock Depths sit in between.
Does everyone start on Zephras Isle?
No. Only Skyborne start on Zephras Isle and stay there until level 12. Every other race starts in its Classic starting zone: Elwynn Forest, Dun Morogh, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore or Tirisfal Glades.
Are dungeons worth it while leveling?
Yes. Run each dungeon near the top of its levels with every quest for it in your log, that first clear pays the most. 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. If someone in the group is far above the mobs, though, nobody gets XP.
What is the level cap in the WoW Forever beta?
The beta started on September 17, 2026 with a cap of 20 and raised it to 30 on October 1. It ran through October 23. Since launch on November 4 at 3 PM PST the cap is 60.
Is the XP curve different from Classic?
The experience per level matches Classic. What is new is the content: about 1,000 new quests, new zones like the Riverglades and new dungeons on the way to 60.
Is there a tutorial for new players in WoW Forever?
Yes. The beta notes of October 15 added a new tutorial experience for new players. The notes do not say what it shows or where it starts.
Which class levels the fastest?
Solo, the Mage counts as one of the fastest in the beta thanks to burst, Polymorph and its own food and water. Hunters and Warlocks level very smoothly with their pets. Warriors and Rogues need more breaks since they cannot heal themselves.
How long does it take to reach level 60?
Guide sites put a normal quest run to 60 at about 150 hours of play. With a good route, experienced players reach 20 in about four to six hours played. If you take it easy, level professions and run dungeons, it takes longer. If your evenings are short, a WoW Forever leveling boost plays your character through those levels for you.
When do I get my first mount?
Blizzard has not published the level and price of the first riding skill in Forever yet. In Classic the first mount came at level 40. Gather herbs or ore while you level and you will have the gold ready.
Which professions help while leveling?
Herbalism and Mining, since the nodes sit along your way and bring gold for the mount. Add First Aid for bandages between fights. Camping objects are new and give you extra buffs at a campfire.
Where do Skyborne level after Zephras Isle?
At level 13 the skycutter takes you to your faction: the Alliance to Dalaran and from there by portal to Stormwind, the Horde to Mulgore. After that we suggest Westfall and Redridge for the Alliance and the Barrens for the Horde.
As of Nov 6, 2026.
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.
Connected
Linked in other guides
Built in3
Built in3
More guides20
More guides20
and 8 more
Page history
What changed
Updated
Levels 30 to 60 are open since launch, and Mount Hyjal sits at 55 to 60 in the client.
New answers: where to level after 30, how the Horde and Alliance routes differ, which dungeons pay off from 30 to 60 and how long the road to 60 takes.
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.
First published Every change on the guides