Wotlk Classic Leveling Guide 68-80/70-80
Wotlk Classic Leveling Guide 68-72
When starting in Nothrend at level 68 the best option is to go to Borean Thundra and start questing there. There is more gear availble in Borean Thundra, plus the chain quest will give a blue weapon. For the horde the chain requires the completion of “The Plains of Nasam”, “Foolish Endeavors” and lastly “Trophies of Gammoth” this will lead to “Hellscream’s Champion”. After reaching level 70 and completing the quests in Amber Ledge leading to Coldarra for the Kirin Tor reputation, the player can switch to Howling Fjord. Questing in Howling Fjord will allow unlocking the quest “A Score to Settle”. After that the best way to continue leveling is to dungeon farm. Nexus and Utgarde Keep until 72, the quests will help reduce the grind and provide some gear.
Zones to quest if preferred: Borean Thundra and Howling Fjord.
Wotlk Classic Leveling Guide 72-74
At 72 Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom becomes better EXP until 74, do Azjol-Nerub once for the quests. The reputation quests in Wyrmrest temple are import as they will give friendly reputation with The Wyrmrest Accord and allow the purchase of the tabard.
Zones to quest if preferred: Dragonblight (Wyrmrest Temple/Wrathgate quests focus) and Grizzly Hills at 73 if wanted
Wotlk Classic Leveling Guide 74-76
At 74 switch to Drak’tharon Keep up to 76, the quests leading to the dungeon quests are worth the time, specially for the horde that can access the “Conquest Pit”. Check the quests here. Do Violed Hold once but get the quest for the key in Dalaran.
Zones to quest if preferred: Grizzly Hills, Zul’Drak
Wotlk Classic Leveling Guide 76-78
At 76 farm Gundrak until 78, the quests for the dungeon can be obtained in Zul’Drak, link for the quests here.
Zones to quest if preferred: Scholazar Basin. Icecrown and Stormpeaks require flying mount after 77
Wotlk Classic Leveling Guide 78-80
After reaching 78 the grinding towards entering heroic dungeons can start. Check the dungeons that drop items for your class and spec, get the tabard of the faction that gives the most gear early on, and start farming the 77+ normal dungeons for all the gear that is ilvl 180+. Once you have all the gear you might need from the dungeons and if you didn’t ding 80 yet, head to Dalaran and start the quest in Dalaran for the Argent Crusade and Knight’s of the Ebon Blade reputations “Preparations for War”. A flying mount is required at this stage.
Zones to quest if preferred: Icecrown and Stormpeaks with flying mount
