Race and faction
Compare the races, available classes and racial abilities before choosing where to begin. If you play with friends, agree on faction and roles first, then choose options that fit your plan.
WoW Forever
WoW Forever leveling guide: 1 to 60
Plan your road from level 1 to 60 in WoW Forever: choose a race and class, prepare talents and professions, and explore zones and dungeons by stage.
Leveling route · beta 1.60.1
A 1–60 route that marks what is tested and what is not
Use the table as a map of options, not a mandatory route. The beta, which closed on October 23, reached level 30; above that, zones are guidance and several dungeon ranges come from community references.
30beta level cap9new dungeonsLevels 31–60to verify
Before your first quest
Choose a race, class and professions for your road to 60
Class, talents and abilities
Explore the nine class guides for a starter route. From level 10, plan points in the talent calculator and check the spellbook for abilities you can learn at your level.
Professions and preparation
Use the profession guide to compare gathering, crafting and consumables against your budget and route. Also review Cooking and First Aid when preparing supplies for your next zone.
At a glance
Where to go at each stage
Zone routes are suggestions based on the Classic path and announced content. Community ranges are not official entry requirements.
Before assembling a group, open the dungeon records with locations and bosses and check which information is confirmed for Forever.
| Level | Suggested route | Forever content | Dungeon window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | Start in your race’s home zone. Skyborne characters begin on Zephras Isle (1–12). | Zephras Isle has its own opening route; other races use familiar starting zones. | No dungeon is needed yet. | Tested in beta (level 30 cap). |
| 10–20 | Alliance: Westfall plus a nearby zone such as Loch Modan, Darkshore or Redridge. Horde: The Barrens, then Silverpine or Stonetalon. | New quest chains expand familiar zones. | Hall of Thanes (13–18) and Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20). Ranges published by Blizzard. | Official ranges; these brackets were part of beta testing. |
| 20–30 | Alliance: Wetlands, Duskwood and upper Redridge. Horde: southern Barrens, Stonetalon, Hillsbrad and Thousand Needles. Both: Ashenvale. | Wetlands gains new quest chains; City of Dalaran was tested in beta. | Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–31), Blizzard range. City of Dalaran (28–33), provisional community range. | Beta reaches 30; both ranges extend beyond its current cap. |
| 30–40 | Try Stranglethorn Vale, Desolace or Arathi Highlands; add Riverglades when its quests match your level. | Riverglades broadens the mid-level route; Shen’dralas has no published range yet. | The Drowned City (35–40), Wowhead range. | Planning guidance: the current beta cannot verify this whole bracket. |
| 40–50 | Rotate between Tanaris, Feralas, The Hinterlands and Searing Gorge. Keep Riverglades quests if they still match your level. | Shen’dralas ranges are still awaiting confirmation. | Krol’dok Stronghold (40–45) and Alcaz Prison (48–53), Wowhead references. | Planning guidance: zones and dungeons need launch testing. |
| 50–60 | Un’Goro Crater, Felwood, Winterspring and the Plaguelands are familiar late-level options. | Mount Hyjal and other new areas need final ranges and route checks. | Blackmaw Hold (55–60) and Shaper’s Terrace (58–60), Wowhead references. | Planning guidance: a complete 1–60 route is not tested yet. |
Zone by zone
Leveling route by zone: Alliance and Horde
Follow the stages in order and pick one or two zones per stage; you do not need all of them. Ranges are Classic ranges and Forever may retune them: when quests turn gray, move to the next stage.
Open the full map: zones, flights and dungeons
- 1–10
- Elwynn Forest (Human)1–10
- Dun Morogh (Dwarf, Gnome)1–10
- Teldrassil (Night Elf)1–10
- Zephras Isle (Skyborne)1–12New Forever zone
Finish your starting zone: its quests teach the class basics and lead you to the next zone.
- 10–20
- Westfall10–20
- Loch Modan10–20
- Darkshore10–20
New dungeon: Hall of Thanes (13–18)
Pick one zone near your capital and finish it before switching. Hall of Thanes is beneath Ironforge, easy to reach from Loch Modan or Dun Morogh.
- 18–30
- Redridge Mountains15–25
- Duskwood18–30
- Wetlands20–30
- Ashenvale18–30
New dungeon: Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–31)
Wetlands gains new Forever quest chains and its own dungeon, Excavation Site: Wetlands, above Whelgar’s Excavation.
- 28–35
- Alterac Mountains30–40
- Thousand Needles25–35
New dungeon: City of Dalaran (28–33)
City of Dalaran is in Alterac: pick up its quests on the way and form a group there.
- 30–40
- Arathi Highlands30–40
- Stranglethorn Vale30–45
- Desolace30–40
- Dustwallow Marsh35–45
New dungeon: The Drowned City (35–40)
Stranglethorn has quests for the whole bracket; leave the Green Hills page quests for when you pass through again.
- 35–45
- Riverglades~35–45New Forever zone
- Badlands35–45
- Swamp of Sorrows35–45
New dungeon: Krol’dok Stronghold (40–45)
Riverglades is Forever’s new mid-level zone (Brotherhood of the Horse for Alliance, Boulderrock ogres for Horde). Its outdoor dungeon, Krol’dok Stronghold, fits the end of the bracket.
- 40–50
- Tanaris40–50
- Feralas40–50
- The Hinterlands40–50
- Searing Gorge43–50
- Shen’dralas—No published range
New dungeon: Alcaz Prison (48–53)
Tanaris and Feralas pair well: fly between Gadgetzan and Feathermoon or Camp Mojache when one zone runs dry.
- 48–55
- Un’Goro Crater48–55
- Felwood48–55
- Azshara45–55
- Blasted Lands45–55
Un’Goro quests reward well and the crater is self-contained: stock up at Marshal’s Refuge and stay a full session.
- 53–60
- Burning Steppes50–58
- Western Plaguelands51–58
- Eastern Plaguelands53–60
- Winterspring53–60
- Silithus55–60
- Mount Hyjal—No published range
New dungeon: Blackmaw Hold (55–60) · Shaper’s Terrace (58–60)
Blackmaw Hold sits behind Azshara’s gate and leads toward Barrow Deeps, one of the raids that opens December 9.
- 1–10
- Durotar (Orc, Troll)1–10
- Mulgore (Tauren)1–10
- Tirisfal Glades (Undead)1–10
- Zephras Isle (Skyborne)1–12New Forever zone
Finish your starting zone: its quests teach the class basics and lead you to the next zone.
- 10–20
- The Barrens10–25
- Silverpine Forest10–20
New dungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20)
The Barrens covers the whole bracket from the Crossroads. Undead can start in Silverpine and reach Ruins of Lordaeron from there.
- 18–30
- Stonetalon Mountains15–27
- Ashenvale18–30
- Hillsbrad Foothills20–30
Finish the southern Barrens quests before moving to Stonetalon or Hillsbrad; they share the same level window.
- 28–35
- Thousand Needles25–35
- Alterac Mountains30–40
New dungeon: City of Dalaran (28–33)
City of Dalaran is in Alterac, next to Hillsbrad: pick up its quests on the way and form a group there.
- 30–40
- Arathi Highlands30–40
- Stranglethorn Vale30–45
- Desolace30–40
- Dustwallow Marsh35–45
New dungeon: The Drowned City (35–40)
Stranglethorn has quests for the whole bracket; leave the Green Hills page quests for when you pass through again.
- 35–45
- Riverglades~35–45New Forever zone
- Badlands35–45
- Swamp of Sorrows35–45
New dungeon: Krol’dok Stronghold (40–45)
Riverglades is Forever’s new mid-level zone (Brotherhood of the Horse for Alliance, Boulderrock ogres for Horde). Its outdoor dungeon, Krol’dok Stronghold, fits the end of the bracket.
- 40–50
- Tanaris40–50
- Feralas40–50
- The Hinterlands40–50
- Searing Gorge43–50
- Shen’dralas—No published range
New dungeon: Alcaz Prison (48–53)
Tanaris and Feralas pair well: fly between Gadgetzan and Feathermoon or Camp Mojache when one zone runs dry.
- 48–55
- Un’Goro Crater48–55
- Felwood48–55
- Azshara45–55
- Blasted Lands45–55
Un’Goro quests reward well and the crater is self-contained: stock up at Marshal’s Refuge and stay a full session.
- 53–60
- Burning Steppes50–58
- Western Plaguelands51–58
- Eastern Plaguelands53–60
- Winterspring53–60
- Silithus55–60
- Mount Hyjal—No published range
New dungeon: Blackmaw Hold (55–60) · Shaper’s Terrace (58–60)
Blackmaw Hold sits behind Azshara’s gate and leads toward Barrow Deeps, one of the raids that opens December 9.
Riverglades: Blizzard presented it as a mid-30s to mid-40s zone. Shen’dralas and Mount Hyjal have no published range yet; we will add them once they are playable.
Group quests by area
Pick up nearby objectives and finish several before returning to town. Change zones when quests send you far away or sit well above your level.
Bring dungeon quests
Collect quests before entering and agree who tanks, heals and deals damage. Repeat only when the group is moving well or you need something specific; XP is still being tuned.
Cut long downtime
Train abilities you use, sell gray items, collect flight paths and leave room in your bags. One useful weapon can matter more than several small upgrades.
Confirmed beta tuning
Dungeon XP has changed
Do not assume repeated dungeon runs are always fastest: Blizzard adjusted both quest rewards and creature XP.
- Dungeon quests give 50% less bonus XP beyond their normal quest value.
- Dungeon creature XP increased by about 20%; Blizzard also fixed party XP calculation for lower-level enemies.
Rest and prepare your next session
Campsites are part of the journey
In WoW Forever, you can stop at a campsite to rest and gain benefits. Professions contribute their own campsite objects; Blizzard says the first unlock comes at skill 20. Food also has a larger role during the journey.
Quick answers
Is this a fully tested route to 60?
No. The beta reached level 30 and closed on October 23. Levels 31–60 use Classic ranges and what Blizzard has published about the new zones; we will check them in game from November 4.
Should I level only in dungeons?
There is no fixed answer. Bring the available quests and try a mixed route; creature and quest XP have both changed during beta.
What if quests turn green or send me far away?
Move to a nearby zone with level-appropriate objectives, collect its flight path and return for unfinished chains later.
A route for your class
Class leveling guides to get started
Each guide explains specializations, early decisions and an order of 21 ordinary points from level 10 to 30 that opens in the calculator. These are editorial beta proposals; review later choices before extending them to level 60.
Keep preparing your character
Tools for your next stage
Sources and scope
The table distinguishes official notes from Wowhead references. Some dungeon information remains incomplete until launch.