How to Get to Zuldazar as Alliance at Level 10
The simple, direct answer is: you cannot access Zuldazar as an Alliance character at level 10 through normal gameplay progression. While the zone itself is scaled for levels 10-50, accessing it requires completing specific introductory quests related to the Battle for Azeroth expansion and the Alliance War Campaign. Level 10 characters don’t typically have access to these quests or the necessary travel options. However, there are alternative methods, which we’ll outline below, albeit with caveats.
Understanding the Barriers to Zuldazar at Level 10
The primary challenge lies in the way World of Warcraft structures its expansion content. Zuldazar is part of the Battle for Azeroth (BfA) expansion, and the Alliance storyline for this expansion begins in Boralus, Kul Tiras. Your level 10 Alliance character starts their journey in their starting zone, and must progress through several questlines and reach an adequate level to begin the BfA content.
The Required Alliance Progression
Typically, to reach Zuldazar as Alliance, you need to:
- Progress through the introductory questlines for the current expansion (Dragonflight). This may involve visiting Valdrakken and beginning the Dragon Isles campaign.
- Reach at least level 30 for the Battle for Azeroth introduction quest.
- Begin the Alliance War Campaign by speaking to Halford Wyrmbane on the ship in Boralus. He will give you the quest to begin the War Campaign.
- After starting the War Campaign, you’ll be introduced to Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth, who will eventually send you to Zuldazar through one of the foothold questlines for the Ready for War achievement.
- Continue to establish footholds in different zones of Zuldazar and progress through these questlines.
This progression is designed to guide players through the storyline and unlock various features, including access to Zuldazar. Direct access at level 10 is not part of this standard path.
Potential Workarounds
While directly traveling to Zuldazar at level 10 isn’t intended, players have found some ways to access it, though these are generally not advisable and may involve unintended consequences.
- Summoning via Warlock: A Warlock player who is already in Zuldazar can summon other players to their location. This allows low-level characters to travel there, but they may not be able to engage with any quests without the War Campaign unlocked, and may encounter significant difficulties due to the level scaling for the zone.
- Party Sync: If a high level character has unlocked the War Campaign on an alt, they could party sync with a low level character and travel to Zuldazar. This may allow them to see some of the environment of Zuldazar, but will generally limit their ability to interact with content or quests.
Important Note: These alternative methods are not recommended and might not provide a beneficial experience. You would still need to start or complete the necessary War Campaign quests on a different character to effectively engage with the content in Zuldazar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Zuldazar Access
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify the process of accessing Zuldazar:
1. What Level Can I Go to Zuldazar?
The zone of Zuldazar is designed for levels 10-50, but access is gated behind the Battle for Azeroth questlines and the Alliance War Campaign for Alliance characters. You would need to be at least level 30 to start the Battle for Azeroth content on a fresh character.
2. How Do I Start the Quest to Zuldazar as Alliance?
You will need to start the Alliance War Campaign. This begins on a ship in Boralus, where you speak to Halford Wyrmbane to begin the quest. After that, Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth will direct you to Zuldazar during the quest line.
3. What Is the Alliance War Campaign?
The Alliance War Campaign is a series of quests that introduces the main conflict in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It involves setting up footholds in enemy territories, which unlocks access to the zones like Zuldazar.
4. Can I Access Zuldazar Before Level 30?
No, the initial War Campaign quests that provide access to Zuldazar are available starting from level 30, not before.
5. What if I Faction Changed, How Do I Get to Zuldazar?
After a faction change, you will need to unlock the portal to Zandalar or Kul Tiras again by completing a short quest chain. If you are Horde, you will need to speak with Nathanos Blightcaller in Orgrimmar to start the “Mission Statement” quest.
6. How Do I Get From Stormwind to Zandalar?
As an Alliance character, you don’t go directly to Zandalar from Stormwind. You start by going to Boralus. Then, you will gain access to Zuldazar once you begin your War Campaign and establish footholds in Zandalar.
7. Why Can’t I Sail Directly to Zandalar?
The option to sail to Zandalar zones for Alliance characters is unlocked through establishing footholds in the different zones via the Alliance War Campaign questline. It’s not a freely available travel option at level 10.
8. How Do I Unlock Flying in Zandalar?
Flying in Zandalar requires completing the Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder, Part Two meta-achievement. This achievement also increases your mount speed in the Kul Tiras and Zandalar zones.
9. How Do I Open the Zandalar Portal?
The Zandalar portal, located in Orgrimmar’s portal room, is unlocked once you start or complete the Zuldazar questline in the Battle for Azeroth campaign. This portal is available to Horde characters. For Alliance characters, your method of getting to Zuldazar is via the War Campaign and footholds, not a portal from Stormwind.
10. How Do I Unlock Zandalar World Quests?
Battle for Azeroth World Quests require that you reach level 60, obtain your Heart of Azeroth, and complete the quest Uniting Kul Tiras (Alliance) or Uniting Zandalar (Horde). You will need to be friendly with the factions in Kul Tiras or Zandalar.
11. What Do I Do If There Are No NPCs in Zuldazar?
If NPCs are missing in Dazar’alor, it’s likely that your character is in a different phase due to the Zandalari Troll allied race questline. Completing the Zandalari Troll allied race questline should restore Dazar’alor to its normal phase, allowing you to see NPCs.
12. What is the Zandalar Forever! Achievement?
The Zandalar Forever! achievement requires completing all major lore storylines in the Zuldazar zones, concluding with The Final Seal. You must also complete the quest series starting from “A Royal Occasion” to achieve this, in order to unlock the allied race. This achievement is account-wide.
13. Can I Take a Portal from Valdrakken to Zandalar?
No, there is no direct portal from Valdrakken to Zandalar. You would need to take the portal to Nazmir and travel from there, or take a boat from the Echo Isles (Horde only).
14. Is Zandalar Part of Battle for Azeroth?
Yes, Zandalar is one of the main continents featured in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is the homeland of the Zandalari Trolls and is a key location in the storyline of the expansion.
15. Can I Fly in Zandalar in Shadowlands?
Yes, you can fly in Zandalar and Kul Tiras, if you have the Pathfinder Part 2 achievement unlocked. This can be done at any level.
Conclusion
While the allure of exploring Zuldazar at level 10 is understandable, it’s simply not a supported path for Alliance players. You must engage with the Battle for Azeroth content, level up to 30 and then begin the Alliance War Campaign to gain access. If you are set on seeing the zone before then, you would have to rely on workarounds such as summoning or party sync, though these are not recommended for a proper gameplay experience. By following the intended progression, you will unlock Zuldazar and enjoy all that it has to offer.