WoW Classic 20th Anniversary 6 Starting Zones: How Do They Rank?

The date of the highly popular WoW 20th Anniversary phase 3 has been announced, and players can return to Azeroth at 3 pm Pacific Time on March 20 to start your epic chapter. Blackwing Lair Raid Deathwing’s eldest son, Nefarian, is conducting forbidden experiments at the top of Blackrock Mountain. It manipulates powerful creatures and tries to combine eggs from different dragons. If it succeeds, the entire continent will fall into darkness. You need to gather allies, enter the depths of Blackrock Mountain, thwart Nefarian’s conspiracy, and harvest the treasures within. Number of bosses: 8 Level: 60 Location: Top of Blackrock Spire As a team raid, Blackwing Lair Raid is very rewarding. But some bosses have special mechanisms, so don’t act blindly, and it’s best to follow the team’s instructions. Only if you and your teammates work closely together which can you pass this raid. In the process of defeating Nefarian, you and your team will encounter the following bosses: Razorgore the Untamed Vaelastrasz the Corrupt Broodlord Lashlayer Firemaw Ebonroc Flamegore Chromaggus Nefarian It is recommended to prepare Onyxia Scale Cloak in advance before starting Blackwing Lair Raid. This item can resist Shadow Flame. After defeating all the bosses, players can not only get a lot of WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Gold but also get equipment for each class. Tier 2 sets that players can obtain in the Blackwing Lair are as follows: Druid: Stormrage Raiment Hunter: Dragonstalker Armor Mage: Netherwind Regalia Paladin: Judgement Armor Priest: Vestments of Transcendence Rogue: Bloodfang Armor Shaman: The Ten Storms Warlock: Nemesis Raiment Warrior: Battlegear of Wrath In addition to the sets, there are some very powerful weapons, such as Claw of the Black Drake, Dragonbreath Hand Cannon and Chromatically Tempered Sword. Reputation Rewards Phase 3 opens the reputation rewards of each faction. The following are the rewards of each faction: Argent Dawn Formulas: Enchant Bracer - Mana Regeneration, Power Anti-Venom Patterns: Argent Shoulders, Argent Boots, Dawn Treaders, Golden Mantle of the Dawn Plans: Girdle of the Dawn, Gloves of the Dawn Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance) Armor: Caretaker’s Cape, Berserker Bracers, Dryad’s Wrist Bindings, Forest Stalker’s Bracers Trinkets, Rings, Neck Pieces: Lorekeeper’s Ring, Protector’s Band Thorium Brotherhood Formulas: Enchant Weapon - Strength Plans: Blackguard Timbermaw Hold Formulas: Enchant Weapon - Agility Patterns: Wisdom of the Timbermaw, Mantle of the Timbermaw, Might of the Timbermaw, Timbermaw Brawlers Plans: Heavy Timbermaw Belt, Heavy Timbermaw Boots Warsong Outriders (Horde) Armor: Berserker Bracers, Battle Healer’s Cloak, Forest Stalker’s Bracers, Dryad’s Wrist Bindings Trinkets, Rings, and Neck Pieces: Legionnaire’s Band, Advisor’s Ring, Scout’s Medallion Weapons: Legionnaire’s Sword, Outrider’s Bow, Scout’s Blade, Advisor’s Gnarled Staff Level 50 Class Quests When you reach level 50 and above, you can go to the major cities to find your class trainer to go on adventures. Completing the quests can get WoW 20th Gold and class-related weapons or equipment. Druid Quest Location: Go to Un’Goro Crater to find Towa Pathfinder to get the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose from Forest’s Embrace, Grizzled Pelt, and Moonshadow Stave. Hunter Quest Location: Go to the east coast of Azshara to find Ogtinc to get the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose between Devilsaur Eye, Hunting Spear, and Devilsaur Tooth. Mage Quest Location: Find Azshara through Magecraft quest and be teleported to Archmage Xylem by him to obtain the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose between Arcane Crystal Pendant, Glacial Spike, and Fire Ruby. Paladin Quest Location: Start from Chillwind Camp quest and find Commander Ashlam Valorfist in Western Plaguelands to obtain the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose between Sanctified Orb, Lightforged Blade, and Chivalrous Signet. Priest Quest Location: After receiving Cenarion Aid, go to the east coast of Azshara to find Ogtinc and obtain the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose between Woestave, Blessed Prayer Beads, Circle of Hope. Rogue Quest Location: After you receive A Simple Request, go to Lord Jorach Ravenholdt in Alterac Valley to get the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose between Whisperwalk Boots, Ebon Mask, and Duskbat Drape. Shaman Quest Location: Find Bath’rah the Windwatcher in Chillwind Point to get the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose between Wildstaff, Azurite Fists, and Enamored Water Spirit. Warlock Quest Location: After you receive An Imp’s Request, go to Felwood to find Impsy to get the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose between Abyss Shard, Soul Harvester, and Robes of Servitude. Warrior Quest Location: You need to take A Troubled Spirit, then talk to Fallen Hero of the Horde in Swamp of Sorrows, then you will meet Fallen Hero of the Horde again in Blasted Lands to get the follow-up quest. Quest Reward: Choose from Diamond Flask, Fury Visor, and Razorsteel Shoulders. PVP Around April 3, PVP will enter a new phase. PVP Honor Rank 11 cap will be removed, and players who reach Rank 14 will be able to claim the reward. A 15 vs. 15 resource match will begin at 3:00 PM Pacific Time on April 3, located in Arathi Basin. 15 players need to defend 5 resource points on the map and accumulate resources. The first party to collect 2000 resources will win. Players: 15 vs. 15 Level Range: 20+ Capture Points: Farm, Blacksmith, Mine, Lumber Mill, and Stables Resources Needed: 2000 The reward for the winning party is not gold or equipment, but Honor points. Players can use Honor points to redeem Honor rewards. The above is the general content of WoW 20th Anniversary Phase 3. Players can arrange when to return to Azeroth according to your own schedule.

Since World of WarCraft first opened the door to Azeroth to players in 2004, this epoch-making MMORPG has accompanied players around the world for 20 years. As one of the most influential works in the history of games, WoW Classic released its 20th Anniversary Edition on November 21, 2024. The server of WoW Classic 20th Anniversary is a brand new server, which means that all players have to start over. During the operation of the 20th anniversary, the official will divide the update content into several stages. The first and second stages have been released, and it is expected that around March 20, 2025, the game will usher in the third stage. The content that will be updated in the third stage is Blackwing Lair, Darkmoon Faire. Blackwing Lair Background Blackwing Lair is the home of Nefarian, the son of Deathwing and brother of Onyxia. Originally, Dark Iron Dwarves built this area, but Nefarian took over the place, intending to use it as a base to rule all of Azeroth. How To Enter Blackwing Lair? Blackwing Lair is a large raid with very generous rewards. In addition to a large amount of WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Gold, there are also gear for each class. Blackwing Lair is adjacent to Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire and Molten Core, and is located inside Blackrock Mountain. Blackrock Mountain has two entrances: Searing Gorge and Burning Steppes. Searing Gorge After entering Searing Gorge, follow the initial path into Molten Span. You will see a long chain to the east leading to a broken stone ledge. You need to run up the chain and then follow the ledge around the corner. When you reach the edge of the ledge, you will find a balcony below the edge. Jump onto this balcony. Go through the doorway to Blackrock Spire dungeon portal. If you have completed Blackwing Lair Attunement, run down the corridor and you will see an orb. Touch the orb to enter Blackwing Lair. Burning Steppes After entering Burning Steppes, you need to take the path to the left to enter Molten Span. This path leads to a long chain of rock ledges. The path behind and along is the same as when entering from Searing Gorge. Blackwing Lair Attunement Blackwing Lair is located on the upper level of Blackrock Spire. Specifically, it is in the hallway after Warchief Rend Blackhand event. But you can also find a shortcut to get in quickly. If you are facing the entrance to Blackrock Spire, turn right now and look down the hallway. You will see several Scarshield mobs, including a Scarshield Quartermaster. After killing them, Scarshield Quartermaster will drop Blackhand’s Command, which will then start Blackhand’s Command quest. For this quest, you need to touch Orb of Ascension behind Drakkisath. Drakkisath is the final boss of Blackrock Spire. Once you’re done, you can return to the corridor where you killed Scarshield Quartermaster and quickly enter Blackwing Lair, which is located to the right of the entrance to Blackrock Spire. You’ll see an orb at the end of the corridor and touch this orb to enter Blackwing Lair. Class Specific Trinkets In addition to the regular WoW Classic 20th Anniversary gold and equipment, Blackwing Lair bosses will also drop unique trinkets for each class. Here is a list of trinkets for each class in Blackwing Lair: Druid: Rune of Metamorphosis (Trinkets), Vaelastrasz the Corrupt (Boss). Hunter: Arcane Infused Gem (Trinkets), Razorgore the Untamed (Boss). Mage: Mind Quickening Gem (Trinkets), Vaelastrasz the Corrupt (Boss). Paladin: Scrolls of Blinding Light (Trinkets), Firemaw (Boss). Priest: Aegis of Preservation (Trinkets), Ebonroc (Boss). Rogue: Venomous Totem (Trinkets), Broodlord Lashlayer (Boss). Shaman: Natural Alignment Crystal (Trinkets), Firemaw (Boss). Warlock: The Black Book (Trinkets), Razorgore the Untamed (Boss). Warrior: Lifegiving Gem (Trinkets), Broodlord Lash layer (Boss). Overview Of Bosses As a team dungeon, Blackwing Lair’s quest route is basically linear. You and your team will encounter a total of 8 bosses in the dungeon: Razorgore the Untamed: In the first boss battle, you need to control Razorgore to destroy all the eggs before you can officially start the battle with Razorgore. Vaelastrasz the Corrupt: In the second boss battle, the player has three minutes to relieve Vaelastrasz the Corrupt from the pain, otherwise it will be enraged. Broodlord Lashlayer: The third boss battle, Broodlord Lashlayer will constantly affect the tanks on the team, reducing their threat. Firemaw: The fourth boss battle, it will use Shadow Flame, and players need Onyxia Scale Cloak to avoid this damage. Ebonroc: The fifth boss battle, it will also use Shadow Flame, players also need Onyxia Scale Cloak to avoid this damage, but also need to pay attention to its Shadow of Ebonroc skill. Flamegor: The sixth boss battle. It is one of the dragons that can use Shadow Flam, and it can also use Fire Nova skill. Hunters must use Tranquilizing Shot to deal with this skill. Chromaggus: The seventh boss battle. Chromaggus is Nefarian’s pet, and it has 5 breath methods, but only uses two of them in a battle. Nefarian: The last boss battle, he has two forms, human and dragon, he will Shadow Flame, and every 25 to 35 seconds, he will “summon” a class to make the class in your team affected by the debuff. The above is a brief introduction to Blackwing Lair. As a large-scale team dungeon, its difficulty is absolutely beyond doubt. You’d better be prepared before participating in this dungeon. It is recommended that you farm gold first and then upgrade weapons and equipment, at least so that your character can produce effective output to the boss or be able to withstand the damage of the boss.

If you’ve only played modern World of WarCraft, you may not know the fun of races - in addition to class, race is one of the main factors affecting your character’s combat capabilities in WoW Classic. And if you want to experience this feature, now is the best time, because WoW Classic 20th Anniversary server has launched not long ago. While the number of races and characteristics of WoW 20th Anniversary may change compared to the original server, the main feature that they can provide is utility and a lot of damage hasn’t changed. For most WoW 20th Anniversary classes, there should be a race that suits them best, but unless you are a top-level player in the game, the difference between different races is relatively small. So if you have a particular like race in mind, you can definitely try it, unless you want to complete Molten Core raid better. It is also worth noting that the races available will be different depending on whether you are Alliance or Horde. Therefore, we will introduce you to the major races in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary, using Alliance and Horde as classification standards. Alliance Races 1. Human This is the race with the most class combinations for Alliance, with playable classes including Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, and Warrior. Although the racial characteristics of Human are not as strong as other races, you can improve your reputation through diplomatic advantages after choosing this race. Specifically, if you become a human, you will gain 10% reputation for each event you participate in. This is a very useful bonus that can save you a lot of WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Gold, because using other channels to improve reputation may take more time and gold. 2. Night Elf The available classes for this race include Druid, Hunter, Priest, Rogue, and Warrior. It is also the only Alliance race in WoW 20th Anniversary that can play as a Druid. In addition, Night Elf has a very powerful Shadowmeld skill, which allows you to leave the battle and enter stealth mode when the battle situation is unfavorable, preventing the enemy from continuing to damage you. 3. Dwarf When you become a Dwarf, you can have +10 frost resistance, or 5 additional gun skills and Stoneform by finding nearby treasures on the minimap. Among them, Stoneform can make you immune to bleeding, poisoning and diseases caused by enemies, and add a +10% armor for 8 seconds, which is very useful in PVP mode. Read More: How To Unlock The Demon Motorcycle In WoW Classic 20th Anniversary? But in fact, the real power of Dwarf is a special ability called Fear Ward, which is only available to Dwarfs playing Priest class. It can protect you from the effects of fear in the next round and provide you with a self-healing buff called Desperate Prayer. 4. Gnome Gnome has relatively few classes to choose from in the game, which is why it is the race with the lowest number of players in Alliance. However, Gnome performs well in terms of skills, including +10 arcane resistance, 5% intelligence improvement, +15 engineering skills and Escape Artist, and the extra one-minute cooldown allows Gnome to get rid of negative effects such as imprisonment or reduced movement speed. Horde Races 1. Orcs If you become an Orc, you can choose one of Hunter, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock and Warrior as your class. In addition, this race has Axe Specialization, which allows you to add skill 5 of one-handed and two-handed axes to yourself, Blood Fury with powerful melee damage, Command, which can increase the damage caused by warlock and hunter pets by 5%, and Hardiness, which can increase the resistance to stun effects by an additional 25%. 2. Tauren This is the only Horde race that can become a Druid in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary, giving you +15 Herbalism skill, 5% increased health, +10 Nature resistance - useful when playing Ahn’Qiraj raid, and a powerful area stun skill War Stomp. 3. Troll This race also has a lot of playable classes, and their racial abilities include 5% extra damage to beasts; 5 additional skills for bows and thrown weapons; Regeneration, which increases health regeneration by 10%, and better Berserking cooldown - giving you an extra 10 seconds of casting and attack speed each. 4. Undead This race can play as Mage, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, or Warrior. The most prominent racial ability is Cannibalize, which allows you to consume corpses over 10 seconds using a channeled spell to restore 35% of your health, which is most useful when you are playing solo. Other racial abilities include +10 shadow resistance, Underwater Breathing, which increases the duration of the breath bar while swimming by 300%, and Will of the Forsaken, which makes you immune to charm, fear, or sleep for five seconds, or break free of these effects if you are already affected by them. That’s it for all the playable races in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary. Thanks for reading.

With the 20th anniversary, World of WarCraft series launched a new anniversary server on November 21: WoW Classic 20th Anniversary, and it is progressing smoothly. As a result, you will find that many new characters can also take this opportunity to level up in the early game. Although the leveling process of WoW Classic is slow, with the 20th Anniversary version, you can actually level up faster than usual if you choose the right zone. WoW series has many zones covering the entire two continents, but not all of them provide you with the same leveling bonus. Although the new zones brought by WoW Classic 20th Anniversary may make you want to try to challenge those less common zones, if you also plan to reach the end of the game as soon as possible, those destinations that provide rich trials and allow you to get a lot of WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Gold and XP drops can speed up the process. Based on this, we will provide you with some valuable references for choosing zones for leveling up. What Are The Characteristics Of The Zone Suitable For Leveling Up? In fact, all great leveling zones have their own characteristics. Leveling in WoW Classic used to rely more on defeating monsters to gain XP, which was reflected in the quest design as a variation in killing and gathering quests. Quests are a luxury for zones, and not every zone has the same number of quests that can provide you with monster grinding. In WoW series, one of the core components of a good leveling zone is many quests, because only in this way can you be guided and rewarded enough XP. And unlike zone balance and the ever-increasing WoW leveling speed, zone selection can make the standard glacial speed feel less overwhelming. Now to further improve the efficiency of WoW Classic 20th Anniversary zones, top questing zones will have both high quest and monster density. And since you can’t unlock ground mounts until level 40, if you want to pick the best leveling zone, you also need to consider the amount of travel - quests and objectives are best when they can be put together. In fact, by minimizing downtime, you can easily flow between quests and zones. Don’t forget to make sure you’re also leveling up your professions as you travel between zones, as keeping professions in sync with your character level can minimize backtracking to save you time. Best Leveling Zones For Horde Players If you’re a Horde player, then after leaving the three starting zones, it’s recommended that you prioritize The Barrens as your next destination. Not only is it the most classic leveling zone in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary, it’s also full of rich and challenging content and supports level 10-25. It’s worth mentioning that The Barrens chat is also one of the most active chats in the history of WoW series, because there are so many quests, players, and content here. In addition, another benefit of The Barrens is that it is the first dungeon worth entering as a Horde player, and it’s just a few minutes away from your initial quest center. In The Barrens, Hillsbrad Foothills is a solid choice to fill the level gap between quests. Nearly every quest is located in the central hub, Tarren Mill: Shadowfang Keep is located in nearby Silverpine Forest, which can provide you with some nice early-game gear if you’re an intellect user; the West Needles zone in Thousand Needles can fill the level gap in The Barrens, as it’s close to The Barrens. Best Leveling Zones For Alliance Players Since Alliance zones were created earlier, you’ll find that you’ll feel more guided when choosing a leveling zone if you’re an Alliance player. After completing the three respective starting zones, Elywnn Forest, Teldrassil, and Dun Murough, you can head to Westfall. Westfall is essentially a perpetual autumn farmland besieged by bandits, with iconic visuals and storylines. Of course, it also has a surprisingly large density of mobs and quests to keep you leveling up, as well as access to loot-rich Deadmines. Before you head into Deadmines, though, don’t forget to complete the long quest chain starting with The Defias Brotherhood to get a huge chunk of Classic 20th Anniversary Gold. Westfall has a lot of plot lines that are intertwined with the surrounding zones of Duskwood and Redridge. So not only can you easily move between zones to make up for level gaps, but you can also get attractive rewards after completing the related quests. In fact, there is a lot of fluidity between the three zones, and if you want to level up quickly as an Alliance player, it’s best to find a way to get into these three closely connected zones as soon as possible. Obviously, depending on which faction you play, there are different zones suitable for you to level up quickly in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary. If you also want to get some free props to help with the leveling quest, you can enter the giveaway channel of iGMeet Discord and pay attention to the game giveaway information there. Thanks for reading.