What To Do When You Hit Level 70 in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight
So, you’ve finally reached the pinnacle of your leveling journey in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and dinged level 70. Congratulations! But what comes next? The world of Azeroth doesn’t stop spinning just because you’ve reached the max level. In fact, it’s arguably when the real game begins. This guide will walk you through the essential activities and goals you should pursue to truly make the most of your Dragonflight experience.
The Core Activities at Level 70
Hitting level 70 unlocks a wealth of content designed to challenge and reward you. Here’s a breakdown of what you should be focusing on:
Gearing Up for End-Game Content
Your first priority should be acquiring better gear. While leveling gear served its purpose, it’s not sufficient for tackling the end-game challenges. Here are your primary avenues for gearing:
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World Quests: Regularly completing world quests will reward you with items that are a step up from leveling gear, and they’re a great way to start your journey towards higher item levels.
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Mythic+ Dungeons: These are scaled versions of regular dungeons that get progressively harder with each keystone level, dropping powerful rewards in the process, including Valor Points for further upgrades.
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Raiding: Participating in raids, whether in Looking For Raid (LFR) or organized groups, provides the highest item level gear available and is a critical part of the end-game progression.
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Crafting: Professions play a crucial role, and you can acquire crafted gear that is often competitive with raid gear, especially with access to the Spark of Ingenuity.
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PvP (Player versus Player): Engaging in battlegrounds and arenas will reward you with honor and conquest points, which you can use to purchase PvP gear.
Engaging with Dragonflight Story and Zones
While you’ve reached level 70, there’s still much more story to uncover and zones to explore:
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Completing the Main Campaign: If you haven’t already, prioritize completing the main storyline of Dragonflight. This is critical for unlocking essential features like World Quests and Adventure Mode.
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Valdrakken Storyline: Progressing through the Valdrakken storyline is also essential, unlocking end-game features such as the Spark of Ingenuity, necessary for crafting high-end items.
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Exploring the Zones: Don’t just focus on the end-game hubs. The Dragon Isles have numerous hidden secrets, side quests, and treasures worth uncovering.
Expanding Your Horizons
Beyond just gear and the main story, there are many other aspects to explore and enjoy in Dragonflight:
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Mythic+ Keys: Pushing higher and higher keys in Mythic+ dungeons not only provides better loot but also improves your skills and provides a competitive environment.
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Raids: Join a guild or a pug (pick-up group) to experience the thrill of raiding and conquer challenging encounters.
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Honor in PvP: Test your skills against other players in Battlegrounds or the Arena for a different kind of challenge.
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Collecting Mounts and Pets: A long-standing favorite pastime for many players, there are hundreds of mounts and pets to collect in the game, adding to your personal collection.
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Expanding Your Wardrobe: Collect transmog (cosmetic gear appearance) to customize your character’s look.
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Achievement Hunting: Complete achievements to earn unique titles, mounts, and other rewards.
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Renown: Gaining Renown with Dragonflight factions will unlock unique rewards and transmog sets.
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Professions: Level up your professions to craft powerful gear, consumables, and other items to aid you in your adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions to further assist you on your post-level 70 journey in Dragonflight:
1. How long does it take to hit level 70 in Dragonflight?
The time it takes to reach level 70 varies, with most players achieving it within 2 to 15 hours of gameplay. The experience often depends on your leveling method, experience, and whether you choose to take a guided route.
2. Do I have to finish the Dragonflight campaign?
Yes, completing the Dragonflight campaign is crucial. It unlocks World Quests, Adventure Mode, and other essential end-game features that make gearing alts and progressing your character much easier.
3. What’s the fastest way to level in Dragonflight?
While there is no single absolute fastest method, dungeon leveling in a group is considered one of the most efficient ways to level quickly. Questing is also a reliable method, especially for solo players.
4. What is the hit cap for level 70 in WoW?
For level 70 targets, you need a 5% Hit Chance to avoid misses with single attacks. If you are a dual-wielder, you’ll need 24% Hit Chance to ensure you never miss. (Note this may not apply in Dragonflight, this is a remnant from Classic WoW)
5. Can I level past 60 without Dragonflight?
No, you cannot level past level 60 without purchasing Dragonflight. The expansion is required to progress to level 70.
6. Can I boost to level 70 in Dragonflight?
Yes, you can use a level boost service to instantly reach level 70. However, these services cost real money and might not give you the experience of learning your class through leveling.
7. What is the best way to farm Valor Points?
The fastest way to farm Valor Points is by running low-level Mythic+ dungeons. Each dungeon you complete awards 135 Valor Points.
8. Is there a level cap increase in Dragonflight?
The Dragonflight expansion increases the level cap to 70 from the previous level cap of 60.
9. What should I do after hitting level 70 TBC?
After hitting level 70 in Burning Crusade Classic (TBC), you should acquire cheap gear, level your professions, do battlegrounds, engage in arenas, and start attunements for raids. These are all similar to what you should do in Dragonflight just adapted to the different systems of each expansion.
10. How important is Hit Rating in WoW?
Hit Rating is very important, determining whether your attacks will hit or miss. The ideal percentage varies between classes. Missing is a massive DPS loss so it’s a good idea to make sure you are around your cap.
11. Is there a legendary weapon in Dragonflight?
Yes, a fiery new Legendary weapon was introduced in Dragonflight Patch 10.2. Keep an eye out for how you can obtain it.
12. What’s the best faction in Dragonflight?
While all factions offer rewards, the Iskaara Tuskarr are often considered the best faction in Dragonflight due to the quality of their renown rewards. However, this comes down to personal preference, the rewards and aesthetic of each faction.
13. Can I start Dragonflight at level 58?
While you technically can start Dragonflight at level 58, it’s generally recommended to reach level 60 first for a smoother experience.
14. What is the order of the Dragonflight zones?
The zones are designed for a specific level progression: Forbidden Reach (for Dracthyr Evokers only, levels 58-60), The Waking Shores (levels 58-64), Ohn’ahran Plains (levels 62-66), Azure Span (levels 64-68), and Thaldraszus (levels 66-70).
15. What do I do if I am struggling to gear up?
If you are struggling to gear up, focus on completing World Quests, running Mythic+ dungeons, crafting gear, and participating in LFR raids. Don’t be afraid to ask for help in your guild or in the community.
Conclusion
Reaching level 70 in Dragonflight is just the beginning of an exciting end-game adventure. By focusing on gearing up, completing the campaign, engaging in a variety of end-game activities, and keeping up with the latest updates, you’ll be well-prepared to face the challenges and rewards that await you in the Dragon Isles. Good luck, and have fun!