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In this WoW Leveling Guide, you’ll get the opportunity to reach the current level cap as fast as possible. But before we dig into the subject, let us discuss what it means to be a World of Warcraft player.
What it Means to Be a World of Warcraft Player
Being an RPG (Role Playing Game) specialist requires time and patience. Some community members take their time to make the “perfect” hero. As a result, they’ll check every option in the character customization and move around settings until they find it acceptable. Afterward, they might take hours or even days to pick the right name and finish this process.
The other part of any RPG is time invested in completing quests and leveling your character. Sometimes we get captivated by different parts of the lore from each NPC (Non-Playable Character) that we meet. If done correctly, we immerse ourselves in the new fantasy setting that changes as we continue our story.
Thankfully, WoW comes with the whole package for RPG content. At the start, you can pick between two factions that are forever in conflict. If you want to join the Alliance or Horde, you’ll automatically gain some friends/enemies. Additionally, since it’s an MMO game, you’ll encounter many players. Most of them are there “AFKing” in different parts of any town. One other thing that WoW brings to players is the additions made to the lore. The story gains more lore each year as more expansions (like Shadowlands and Dragonflight) are added to keep things interesting for players.
This article will discuss the options you have when you want to create a character, the new changes, and hints to improve your experience.
Changes Made in WoW Dragonflight that Affected Leveling
The developers at Blizzard made a few fundamental changes in the leveling process. Between these new additions, you can find:
- Level Squish: Another innovation that comes with the new level cap. This time around, instead of reaching level 120, we now only need to reach With this recent modification, new players won’t feel intimidated when it comes to reaching the max level if they want to start in WoW Shadowlands.
- New Starting Point: In the old days, whenever you selected a Race to begin your journey, the game’s starting point was different. For example, if you started with a Human, you’d appear in the StormwindCity outskirts, where you’d slowly progress through other places before finally reaching the capital city. Nowadays, players from the same faction have the same starting point and all the different races share the same “tutorial.”
Besides the two main differences, all new players follow the same path to reach the level cap. You’ll first need to venture to the “Exile’s Reach,” which is a tutorial. You’ll learn different gaming mechanics and fundamentals for your class in this here. Afterward, you’ll join the rest of the community in the “Battle for Azeroth” maps (Kul Tiras for Alliance and Zandalar for Horde). By completing quests and following the storyline, you’ll reach level 60, and have a better understanding of the recent events in WoW.
Picking A Race and Class
Besides the two main factions (Alliance/Horde), each group comes with more options to explore. If you want to join the Alliance, you can pick between Humans, Dwarves, Gnomes, Night Elves, Draenei, Worgen, Pandaren and Dracthyr. On the other hand, if you’re planning on joining the Horde, you could pick between Orcs, Trolls, Tauren, Undead, Blood Elves, Goblins, Pandaren, and Dracthyr.
Even though each Race comes with its unique aspects, they have no meaningful effects on the game. For example, you could gain a little more “Reputation” with the Humans, but you still could reach the same goal with other options. Overall, you should pick a Race that looks more appealing to your tastes.
After that, you’ll get the opportunity to pick a Class for your character. These roles represent a unique archetype that almost all the RPGs seem to have. For example, the Warrior is known for its close combat capabilities and the effectiveness of weapon handling.
Reaching the Level Cap
This segment will give you different hints that could lead you to get the level cap in a couple of hours.
Heirlooms
In specific places on Azeroth (Undercity for Horde and Ironforge for Alliance), you can find an NPC selling unique items. These Heirlooms give special features that increase the experience gained by doing quests or killing “mobs.” It may look expensive at first, but they are a fantastic aid when leveling your character.
Join A Party
Doing questing/dungeons with actual friends reduces the time to reach the level cap. Above all, when a particular quest requires that you kill some enemies, each mob that a player gets counts for the entire party. As a result, you could reduce the time in an area and move to more challenging places.
Getting Some Zs
When you leave your character standing inside one Inn, you’ll see some “Z”s near the portrait. After a while, you’ll gain additional experience due to the “well-rested” status.
Alternate Between Dungeons and Quests
While you’re completing a quest from different parts of the map, you could queue for a dungeon from time to time. You could earn tons of experience and better Armor between these two activities.
Dragonflight FAQ
Do You Need to Buy Previous Expansions to Play Dragonflight?
No, the previous expansions (From Burning Crusade to Shadowlands) in WoW are accessible to all players.
What is the Current Level Cap in World of Warcraft?
Due to the release of the Dragon Isles, the current level cap has increased from 60 to 70. Note that the level cap changes with every release of a new expansion.
