Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic <\/em>is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW <\/em>experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have.<\/p>
The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW <\/em>races to the world first, average WoW <\/em>players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out.<\/p>
So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic <\/em>leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks.<\/p>
How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic<\/em><\/h2> Classic<\/em> era<\/h3>
Classic<\/em> era<\/h3> ![\"Ragnaros](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/WoW_Classic_Molten_Core_3840x2160-1024x576.jpg\")
Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 1-12<\/h4> - Zones: staring zones – Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen Vale<\/li>
- Dungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons.<\/li><\/ul>
12-19<\/h4> - Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or Westfall<\/li>
- Dungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm<\/li><\/ul>
19-24<\/h4> - Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The Barrens<\/li>
- Dungeons: Shadowfang Keep<\/li><\/ul>
24-29<\/h4> - Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps<\/li><\/ul>
29-34<\/h4> - Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, Desolace<\/li>
- Dungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard<\/li><\/ul>
34-40<\/h4> - Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, <\/li>
- Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs<\/li><\/ul>
40-50<\/h4> - Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing Gorge<\/li>
- Dungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon<\/li><\/ul>
50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> ![\"Illidan,](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22092309\/TBC-WOW-1024x576.jpeg\")
Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> ![\"A](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/29070750\/WOTLK-Icecrown-Citadel-1024x576.png\")
Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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Leveling tips and tricks Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spellsDon\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re usingBuy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendorBuy a mount as soon as possibleSkip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-levelingDitch long respawn time quests","apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/15050231\/WoW-WOTLK-PVP.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2132"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=690759"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":695808,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759\/revisions\/695808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/684162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=690759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"invoiceable_action","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/invoiceable_action?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=690759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
1-12<\/h4> - Zones: staring zones – Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen Vale<\/li>
- Dungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons.<\/li><\/ul>
12-19<\/h4> - Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or Westfall<\/li>
- Dungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm<\/li><\/ul>
19-24<\/h4> - Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The Barrens<\/li>
- Dungeons: Shadowfang Keep<\/li><\/ul>
24-29<\/h4> - Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps<\/li><\/ul>
29-34<\/h4> - Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, Desolace<\/li>
- Dungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard<\/li><\/ul>
34-40<\/h4> - Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, <\/li>
- Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs<\/li><\/ul>
40-50<\/h4> - Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing Gorge<\/li>
- Dungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon<\/li><\/ul>
50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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12-19<\/h4> - Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or Westfall<\/li>
- Dungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm<\/li><\/ul>
19-24<\/h4> - Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The Barrens<\/li>
- Dungeons: Shadowfang Keep<\/li><\/ul>
24-29<\/h4> - Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps<\/li><\/ul>
29-34<\/h4> - Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, Desolace<\/li>
- Dungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard<\/li><\/ul>
34-40<\/h4> - Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, <\/li>
- Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs<\/li><\/ul>
40-50<\/h4> - Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing Gorge<\/li>
- Dungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon<\/li><\/ul>
50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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Leveling tips and tricks Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spellsDon\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re usingBuy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendorBuy a mount as soon as possibleSkip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-levelingDitch long respawn time quests","apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/15050231\/WoW-WOTLK-PVP.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2132"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=690759"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":695808,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759\/revisions\/695808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/684162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=690759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"invoiceable_action","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/invoiceable_action?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=690759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
19-24<\/h4> - Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The Barrens<\/li>
- Dungeons: Shadowfang Keep<\/li><\/ul>
24-29<\/h4> - Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps<\/li><\/ul>
29-34<\/h4> - Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, Desolace<\/li>
- Dungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard<\/li><\/ul>
34-40<\/h4> - Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, <\/li>
- Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs<\/li><\/ul>
40-50<\/h4> - Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing Gorge<\/li>
- Dungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon<\/li><\/ul>
50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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24-29<\/h4> - Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps<\/li><\/ul>
29-34<\/h4> - Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, Desolace<\/li>
- Dungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard<\/li><\/ul>
34-40<\/h4> - Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, <\/li>
- Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs<\/li><\/ul>
40-50<\/h4> - Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing Gorge<\/li>
- Dungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon<\/li><\/ul>
50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character. Leveling tips and tricks Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spellsDon\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re usingBuy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendorBuy a mount as soon as possibleSkip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-levelingDitch long respawn time quests","apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/15050231\/WoW-WOTLK-PVP.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2132"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=690759"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":695808,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759\/revisions\/695808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/684162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=690759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"invoiceable_action","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/invoiceable_action?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=690759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
29-34<\/h4> - Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, Desolace<\/li>
- Dungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard<\/li><\/ul>
34-40<\/h4> - Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, <\/li>
- Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs<\/li><\/ul>
40-50<\/h4> - Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing Gorge<\/li>
- Dungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon<\/li><\/ul>
50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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34-40<\/h4> - Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, <\/li>
- Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs<\/li><\/ul>
40-50<\/h4> - Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing Gorge<\/li>
- Dungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon<\/li><\/ul>
50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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Leveling tips and tricks Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spellsDon\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re usingBuy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendorBuy a mount as soon as possibleSkip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-levelingDitch long respawn time quests","apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/15050231\/WoW-WOTLK-PVP.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2132"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=690759"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":695808,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/690759\/revisions\/695808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/684162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=690759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"invoiceable_action","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/invoiceable_action?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=690759"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=690759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
40-50<\/h4> - Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing Gorge<\/li>
- Dungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon<\/li><\/ul>
50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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50-55<\/h4> - Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un’goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and Felwood<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar<\/li><\/ul>
55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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55-60<\/h4> - Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and Silithus<\/li>
- Dungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul<\/li><\/ul>
TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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TBC <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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60-62 <\/h4> - Zones: Hellfire Peninsula<\/li>
- Dungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace<\/li><\/ul>
62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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62-64 <\/h4> - Zones: Zangarmarsh<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog, <\/li><\/ul>
64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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64-66 <\/h4> - Zones: Terokkar Forest<\/li>
- Dungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts<\/li><\/ul>
66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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66-68 <\/h4> - Zones: Nagrand<\/li>
- Dungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills<\/li><\/ul>
68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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68-70<\/h4> - Zones: Blade\u2019s Edge<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace<\/li><\/ul>
WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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WOTLK <\/em>era<\/h3> Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> 70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. 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70-72<\/h4> - Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord<\/li>
- Dungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus<\/li><\/ul>
72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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72-74 <\/h4> - Zones: Dragonblight<\/li>
- Dungeons: Azjol-Nerub<\/li><\/ul>
74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. 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74-76 <\/h4> - Zones: Grizzly Hills<\/li>
- Dungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep<\/li><\/ul>
76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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76-77 <\/h4> - Zones: Zul\u2019Drak<\/li>
- Dungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak<\/li><\/ul>
77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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77-78<\/h4> - Zones: Sholazar Basin<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Stone<\/li><\/ul>
78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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78-80 <\/h4> - Zones: Storm Peaks and Icecrown<\/li>
- Dungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion<\/li><\/ul>
Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you\u2019ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner\u2019s Rift.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/izabelatomakic"],"url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/izabelatomakic"}]}},"raw_content":"Leveling in World of Warcraft Classic is a time-consuming and oftentimes even tedious process of establishing yourself as an Azeroth iconic hero that can put the betrayers, usurpers, and even corrupted gods out of their misery and save the day. Since there\u2019s no avoiding this essential WoW experience to reach your fullest potential, approaching the leveling with a detailed plan is easily the best habit you can possibly have. The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. How to level up fast in WoW Wraith of the Lich King Classic Classic era 1-12 Zones: staring zones - Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Mulgore, Tirisfal Glades, Eversong Woods, or Ammen ValeDungeons: There are no level-appropriate dungeons. 12-19 Zones: The Barrens, Ghostlands, Silverpine Forest, or WestfallDungeons: Deadmines and Ragefire Chasm 19-24 Zones: Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The BarrensDungeons: Shadowfang Keep 24-29 Zones: Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Duskwood, Wetlands, Hillsbrad FoothillsDungeons: The Stockade and Blackfathom Deeps 29-34 Zones: Hillsbrad Foothills, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, DesolaceDungeons: Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard 34-40 Zones: Stranglethorn Vale, Dustwallow Marsh, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh,\u00a0Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery: Armory, Scarlet Monastery: Library, Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral, and Razorfen Downs 40-50 Zones: Feralas, Tanaris, Hinterlands, Swamp of Sorrows, Searing GorgeDungeons: Uldaman, Zul\u2019Farrak, and Maraudon 50-55 Zones: Azshara, Blasted Lands, Un'goro Crater, Burning Steppes, and FelwoodDungeons: The Temple of Atal\u2019Hakkar 55-60 Zones: Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Deadwind Pass, and SilithusDungeons: Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul TBC era 60-62\u00a0 Zones: Hellfire PeninsulaDungeons: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace 62-64\u00a0 Zones: ZangarmarshDungeons: The Slave Pens and The Underbog,\u00a0 64-66\u00a0 Zones: Terokkar ForestDungeons: Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts 66-68\u00a0 Zones: NagrandDungeons: Sethekk Halls and Old Hillsbrad Foothills 68-70 Zones: Blade\u2019s EdgeDungeons: The Shattered Halls, The Steamvault, Shadow Labyrinth, The Black Morass, The Botanica, The Mechanar, The Arcatraz, and Magisters\u2019 Terrace WOTLK era 70-72 Zones: Borean Tundra and Howling FjordDungeons: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus 72-74\u00a0 Zones: DragonblightDungeons: Azjol-Nerub 74-76\u00a0 Zones: Grizzly HillsDungeons: Ahn\u2019Kahet: The Old Kingdom and Drak\u2019Tharon Keep 76-77\u00a0 Zones: Zul\u2019DrakDungeons: The Violet Hold and Gundrak 77-78 Zones: Sholazar BasinDungeons: Halls of Stone 78-80\u00a0 Zones: Storm Peaks and IcecrownDungeons: Halls of Lightning, The Culling of Stratholme, The Oculus, Utgarde Pinnacle, Forge of Souls,\u00a0 Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection, and Trial of the Champion Alternative leveling methods Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting. Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible. With the release of the WOTLK Classic pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling. 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Alternative leveling methods<\/h3>
Leveling through zones by killing mobs, collecting baskets and apples, and escorting innocent bystanders to safety is a traditional way of leveling your character. Although this is the most common way of leveling your character, there are alternative leveling methods that are definitely faster and more efficient than traditional leveling. These include dungeon cleaves, PvP, and boosting.<\/p>
Dungeon cleaves became popular during the release of WoW Classic <\/em>in 2019 since the dungeon mob experience was through the roof. So, we saw the rise of melee cleaves and spellcleaves. While melee cleaves normally featured Warriors and Shamans that would empower the warriors with Windfury, the spellcleaves were traditionally three mages, a warlock, and a healer. Still, the principle was the same\u2013pull large packs of mobs and AOE them down as soon as possible.<\/p>
With the release of the WOTLK Classic <\/em>pre-patch, players can now earn experience while PvPing. Although this method is relatively slow and inconsistent, it\u2019s still a possible leveling option for all those looking to enjoy themselves while leveling.<\/p>
In the end, you can always ask a high-level friend or a guildie to help you out. This can be anything\u2013dungeon runs, mob farms, or even quests. Bear in mind you\u2019ll get less experience when you\u2019re in a party with a high-level character.<\/p>
Leveling tips and tricks<\/h3> - Visit a capital city every four levels to learn spells<\/li>
- Don\u2019t spend all of your money on spells, but buy only the spells you\u2019re using<\/li>
- Buy Mage-made food and water and tip them because it\u2019s still cheaper than buying food from a food vendor<\/li>
- Buy a mount as soon as possible<\/li>
- Skip leveling professions if you\u2019re power-leveling<\/li>
- Ditch long respawn time quests<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The internet is teeming with the best class-specific guides and routes that target decreasing downtime between mobs, skipping lengthy XP-wasting quests, and revealing the best routes that min-max experience gains. Even though these min-maxing guides absolutely have their value and role in the WoW races to the world first, average WoW players normally love to fully experience the charms of leveling while still not dragging it out. So, to pace your leveling ideally and help you discover your optimal route, here\u2019s a Wrath of the Lich King Classic leveling guide that covers the best leveling zones for each level, dungeons you should pay a visit to, alternative leveling methods, and lastly, bonus tips and tricks. 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