Navigating the Portals of Orgrimmar: Your Guide to the Shadowlands and Beyond

The portal room in Orgrimmar, also known as the Pathfinder’s Den, is your primary hub for traveling to various locations across Azeroth and the Shadowlands. It is conveniently situated just inside the main gates of the city, making it easily accessible for all Horde players. To find it, enter through the main gate and immediately look for a doorway on your left. Descend the stairs, and you’ll arrive at the main portal room. This location contains numerous portals, NPCs, and the distinct sight of a dragon husk. This is where you will find access to the portal to Oribos, the main hub in the Shadowlands.

Exploring the Pathfinder’s Den in Detail

The Pathfinder’s Den is not just a place to teleport. It’s a hub of activity, with numerous NPCs milling about. Once inside, you will notice the distinct seven portals, various NPCs, and what appears to be a dragon husk. The portals are organized to lead to different areas.

The placement of the Oribos portal in the Pathfinder’s Den will be at the front of the portal area. The Oribos portal is the gateway to the Shadowlands, and it stands as one of the primary reasons players visit the Pathfinder’s Den. The portal itself will be located near the others that lead to older Azeroth locations, but it should be fairly visible.

Locating the Pathfinder’s Den

• Enter Orgrimmar through the main gate.
• Immediately look to your left.
• Find the doorway and descend the stairs.
• You are now in the Pathfinder’s Den.

The Pathfinder’s Den is crucial for Horde players looking to travel to the Shadowlands, as well as other notable locations around Azeroth. It’s a vital location to become familiar with for ease of travel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Orgrimmar Portal Room

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further help you navigate the portal system in Orgrimmar, particularly when accessing the Shadowlands:

1. Why Are There No Portals in Orgrimmar?

If you don’t see any portals in Orgrimmar, ensure that your character has completed the Legion introductory questline. Finishing this quest chain should make the characters and portals reappear in the portal room. If you are missing the Shadowlands portal, there are other reasons which may be causing this.

2. Where is the Portal to Oribos in Orgrimmar?

The portal to Oribos, the main hub of the Shadowlands, is located within the Pathfinder’s Den in Orgrimmar. It should be prominently displayed in the main portal area.

3. How Do I Get to the Shadowlands from Orgrimmar in 2023?

To start your journey to the Shadowlands, go to Orgrimmar. You should receive the quest “Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons” as you approach Darion Mograine in Grommash Hold. This quest will guide you towards accessing the Oribos portal. This is usually one of the most reliable ways to get to the Shadowlands.

4. What If I Can’t See the Oribos Portal?

If you cannot see the Oribos portal, it’s likely due to not being far enough into the Shadowlands questline. Try picking up the quest “Demons Among Us” and completing through “Keep your Friends Close.” This has often worked for players experiencing the same issue.

5. Where Are the New Portals in Oribos?

In Oribos, new portals are located near the Flight Master and the gate to Ardenweald. You will see an NPC named Ta’piks surrounded by three portals, leading to Gorgrond, Karazhan, and Mechagon.

6. How Do I Get the Oribos Portal Spell?

The spell Portal: Oribos is learned from any Portal Trainer upon reaching level 58. A Translocation Agent can be found near the Stormwind portal in Oribos, where you can also learn the spell. There should also be trainers near the faction capital’s portals.

7. Where is the Portal Room in Oribos?

The main portals in Oribos are located at the outer rim of the hub. You can easily find them near the area where you would be going to travel to other Shadowlands zones.

8. Where is the Warchief in Orgrimmar?

The current Warchief of the Horde, Thrall, is located in Grommash Hold in the Valley of Wisdom in Orgrimmar. You should not need him to access any of the portals.

9. Where is the Portal to the Dark Portal?

The Azeroth side of the Dark Portal is in the southeastern part of the Blasted Lands. Horde players can ride to Dreadmaul Hold and then down the road to the portal crater. This is not in the Pathfinder’s Den in Orgrimmar, but will be vital for travel to old content.

10. What Dungeon Is Inside of Orgrimmar?

Ragefire Chasm is a dungeon within Orgrimmar. The entry portal is in the Cleft of Shadow, near Neeru Fireblade’s tent. This is important for low level players to know where to go.

11. Where are Portal Masters located?

Portal Masters are located in the Mage Quarter in the Vision of Stormwind. This is not the portal room in Orgrimmar.

12. How Can I Get to the Dark Portal in the Shadowlands?

To get to the Dark Portal for older content, you can ride from Nethergarde Keep as an Alliance player or from Dreadmaul Hold as a Horde player. These are not located in the Shadowlands, but in the main Azeroth world.

13. How Do You Unlock Flying in the Shadowlands?

To fly in the Shadowlands, you need to:

• Earn 44 Renown with your Covenant.
• Complete all 9 chapters of the Covenant Campaign.
• Finish the first 3 chapters of the 9.1 “Chains of Domination” Campaign.

14. How Can I Get to Oribos Fast?

Using the Cloak of Coordination, purchasable from Guild Vendors in Orgrimmar/Stormwind, will teleport you directly to your faction’s portal room in front of the Oribos portal. The cloak is a very popular item for speedy access to the Shadowlands content.

15. How Do I Get to the Second Floor of Oribos?

To access the second floor of Oribos, called The Ring of Transference, use one of the teleporters located at the Ring of Fates. This is located in the main area of Oribos, and is vital for the continuation of the campaign.

By understanding the location of the portal room and how to navigate its various portals, you’ll be able to access the Shadowlands and other important locations in World of Warcraft with ease. Always check the in-game map if you have difficulty locating any of the locations listed above.