Can Everyone Fly in Battle for Azeroth Now?
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Yes, everyone can now fly in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) zones! The days of grinding out tedious Pathfinder achievements are over. As of Patch 10.0.7, the requirement to earn the Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder achievement to unlock flying in Kul Tiras and Zandalar has been completely removed. This means that if you are level 30 or higher, you can take to the skies in these zones right away. This change significantly streamlines the experience for both returning players and newcomers, allowing for much faster exploration and content completion in the BfA expansion. Forget about long grinds – soaring above the beautiful landscapes of Kul Tiras and Zandalar is now immediately accessible.
Flying in BFA: A Brief History
The Pathfinder Problem
Initially, gaining the ability to fly in the BfA zones was a considerable undertaking. Players had to achieve the Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder, Part One and Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder, Part Two meta-achievements. These achievements required completing numerous tasks, including reaching Revered reputation with specific factions, exploring all zones, and finishing various parts of the War Campaign. This system, while intended to encourage player engagement with the content, was often seen as a barrier, especially for those who were late to the expansion or simply wanted to quickly navigate the world.
The Change
Blizzard initially indicated that this requirement would be lifted with Patch 10.1, but thankfully, the change was moved up to Patch 10.0.7. This unexpected change came as a welcome surprise to many players, and it allows for a smoother, more enjoyable BfA experience. Now, instead of a long grind, flying is automatically unlocked for anyone who meets the basic level requirement.
The Impact
This change has significant implications. New players or those leveling alts can now fully appreciate the design and scale of the BfA zones without the frustration of slow ground travel. It also facilitates easier completion of older content, such as world quests, rare hunting, and achievements. This makes the BfA content feel much more relevant and enjoyable, even with the release of newer expansions like Dragonflight.
Frequently Asked Questions about Flying in BFA
1. What level do I need to be to fly in BfA?
You need to be level 30 or higher to fly in Kul Tiras and Zandalar. This requirement is based on the level at which you learn the basic flying skill, Expert Riding.
2. Do I need to complete any quests or achievements to fly now?
No. The Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder achievement is no longer required. As long as you are level 30 and have the basic flying skill, you can fly in BfA zones.
3. Can I fly on my alts in BFA?
Yes, all characters on your account who are level 30 or higher can fly in BfA zones without any additional requirements.
4. If I already earned the Pathfinder achievement, is it still relevant?
The achievement is now purely for bragging rights. It no longer grants any in-game advantage.
5. What if I haven’t learned flying yet on a new character?
You will need to reach level 30 and learn the Expert Riding skill, usually purchased from a riding trainer. The game also gives you a flying mount via a quest when you achieve this level.
6. Does this change affect flying in other expansions?
No, this change only affects flying in the Battle for Azeroth zones (Kul Tiras and Zandalar). Other expansions like Shadowlands or Dragonflight still have their own unique pathfinder requirements, if any, to unlock flying.
7. How does this affect new players leveling through BfA?
New players will have a much more pleasant experience as they can fly as soon as they reach level 30. This significantly speeds up the leveling process and exploration of the zones.
8. What about Shadowlands flying?
Flying in Shadowlands requires completing the Covenant storyline, reaching Renown level 44, and completing a part of the Chains of Domination campaign.
9. Can I buy flying in Battle for Azeroth now?
Yes, the gold cost for learning the basic flying skills such as Expert Riding is still applicable, but no additional purchases are required to unlock flying in BfA.
10. Why did Blizzard change the flying requirements?
The change was made to improve the player experience, especially for those who were coming back or starting new characters in World of Warcraft, or even players who previously were avoiding older content due to time commitment for Pathfinder. It allows for a smoother and more enjoyable experience of the Battle for Azeroth expansion.
11. Does this mean the Heart of Azeroth is easier to get?
The Heart of Azeroth was never locked behind flying, but it is now easier to obtain. Once your character reaches level 50, you can acquire the Heart of Azeroth through the quest “A Dying World,” which is automatically pushed to you when you visit your capital city if you are not on the Dragonflight intro quests.
12. Can I use any flying mount in BfA zones now?
Yes, any flying mount that you have in your collection is usable in the BfA zones once you have learned the appropriate skill and meet the level requirement.
13. Does this change make it easier to do World Quests in BfA?
Absolutely, flying makes it much faster and more convenient to complete World Quests in Kul Tiras and Zandalar.
14. What if I am below level 30?
You will not be able to fly in Battle for Azeroth zones until you reach level 30 and learn the required riding skills.
15. Are there any places in BfA where I can’t fly?
As with all expansions, you will not be able to fly in dungeons, raids, or instanced areas. These are usually designed with ground combat in mind and therefore flying is restricted.