Can you skip areas in Shadowlands?
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Yes, you can skip certain areas in Shadowlands, including the main campaign and covenant campaigns, by utilizing the alt skip feature or the “Threads of Fate” option, which becomes available after completing the first three chapters of the Shadowlands storyline on a different character. The alt skip feature allows players to bypass the intro quests and leveling zones, such as Bastion, Ardenweald, Revendreth, and Maldraxxus, and dive straight into the endgame content.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Skipping Areas in Shadowlands
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How do you skip the main campaign in Shadowlands? The main campaign can be skipped by talking to Tal-Inara by the Enclave in Oribos after completing the first three chapters of the Shadowlands storyline on a different character.
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How do you skip Shadowlands zones? Shadowlands zones can be skipped by getting the quest Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons in your capital and talking to Nazgrim or High Inquisitor Whitemane to choose the option to skip the intro.
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Is there a way to skip Shadowlands campaign? Yes, you can effectively skip the entire Shadowlands leveling campaign by leveling to 60 before entering the Shadowlands.
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Can you skip the covenant campaign? You can skip only the first two chapters of the covenant campaign on an alternative character if you have completed those chapters on a different character.
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Can you skip intro quests Shadowlands? Intro quests can be skipped by talking to Nazgrim in Orgrimmar for Horde players or Jaina inside the cave for players already in the Maw.
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How to Skip Shadowlands Campaign with Alts? You can skip the level up campaign by choosing the “Threads of Fate” option, which becomes available after completing the Shadowlands level up campaign on a different character.
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How do you skip Shadowlands quests? Shadowlands quests can be skipped by choosing the “Threads of Fate” option, allowing you to begin the endgame of Shadowlands.
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Do I need to finish campaign before choosing Covenant? Yes, you must have completed the Shadowlands campaign to join a Covenant.
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What happens if I join the covenant? Once you join a Covenant, you must obey its rules to maintain your standing and can level up your Covenant Level by performing tasks within the Covenant’s rules.
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Do you have to complete Covenant campaign for flying? Yes, to unlock flying in the four Shadowlands covenant zones, you must earn 44 Renown with your Covenant and complete all 9 chapters of the Covenant Campaign.
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How do you skip Shadowlands without chilling summons? You can skip Shadowlands without Chilling Summons by using the ‘/NCS Default’ or ‘/NCS Shadowlands’ commands in-game.
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What are the 4 zones in Shadowlands? The four leveling zones in Shadowlands are Bastion, Ardenweald, Revendreth, and Maldraxxus, with Oribos as the main player hub.
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Do I have to do Bastion first? You can skip Bastion altogether using the ‘Threads of Fate’ option on alts, but you must finish the whole campaign of Shadowlands, pick your Covenant, and complete Chapter 1 of your Covenant Campaign.
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Does abandoning a covenant reset your rank? Yes, abandoning a Covenant will result in losing your rank, but you can leave the Covenant through the NPC in the gargoyle tower for a clean break.
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Is The covenant binding forever? A covenant with God is forever, but in the context of Shadowlands, you can abandon a Covenant and switch to another one, although this will reset your Covenant Level and rank.