Can You Skip the Suramar Questline in World of Warcraft?
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The short, direct answer is: no, you cannot entirely skip the Suramar questline if you intend to unlock certain core features, particularly flying in the Legion zones and accessing the Nightborne Allied Race. While some parts are now optional, significant portions are mandatory for progress. Let’s dive into why and what you actually need to complete.
Why You Can’t Skip Suramar Entirely
The Suramar questline, introduced in the Legion expansion, is a foundational element for several key unlocks and rewards. It was initially reputation-gated, but thankfully that barrier has been removed, making progression smoother. The key reasons you cannot skip the questline include:
- Flying Unlock: Completing the first half of the Suramar quest chain, the “Good Suramaritan” achievement, is crucial for unlocking flying in the Legion zones. This is still a hard requirement.
- Dungeon Unlocks: The questline also gates access to the Court of Stars and The Arcway dungeons. These dungeons are required for various quests and achievements, and you’ll need to progress through Suramar to unlock them.
- Nightborne Allied Race: While the reputation grind is gone, the Nightborne Allied Race unlock is directly tied to completing a substantial portion of the Suramar storyline. You must finish the “Insurrection” quest series for the Nightborne recruitment questline to become available.
While the second half of the quest chain, which leads to a mount unlock, is optional, ignoring the initial section will impede your progress.
The Mandatory Parts of the Suramar Questline
To be clear, the core mandatory questlines within Suramar are:
- The initial quests starting with “Khadgar’s Discovery” (or its alternative version in Dalaran): This kicks off the entire Suramar experience and is your entry point.
- “Good Suramaritan” Achievement: This involves a significant number of quests within the city and its surrounding regions, as well as completing 10 world quests to achieve the “Stabilizing Suramar” portion.
- “Insurrection” Questline: Essential for unlocking the Nightborne Allied Race, it includes various scenarios and quests. You do not have to complete the mount unlock section of the Suramar questline.
How to Begin the Suramar Questline
As soon as your character reaches level 110 (or level 45 if Chromie Time is enabled), the Dungeon Guide icon will begin flashing. Clicking it will offer the quest “Khadgar’s Discovery”. You can also visit the new Dalaran (Broken Isles) to get an alternative version of the same initial quest.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Suramar
Here are some common questions people have about the Suramar questline:
1. How long does the Suramar questline take?
The time it takes varies, but you should plan for several hours to complete the mandatory “Good Suramaritan” section. The “Insurrection” questline takes even longer. Keep in mind that “Stabilizing Suramar” requires completing 10 World Quests in the zone, meaning it will take at least a couple of days to complete due to the 6 hour world quest respawn timer. Also Fighting On All Fronts requires 5 order hall missions.
2. Is Suramar still rep gated?
No, the reputation gate for selected quests in Suramar has been removed. This makes it much easier to progress through the story and unlock features.
3. What is the minimum level for Suramar?
Suramar is a level 45 zone. If Chromie Time is enabled, Suramar’s level range is 45-50.
4. Why are there no world quests in Suramar now?
World Quests in Suramar stopped appearing after the release of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. This means you can no longer level in the zone, so it’s recommended that you start the quest line as soon as possible to minimize wasted time.
5. Do I need to complete the Broken Shore before Argus?
Yes, while you do need to have Uniting the Isles completed on any character, you also need to unlock the Broken Shore on the specific character you wish to access Argus with.
6. Can you skip the Broken Shore?
Yes, you can actually skip the Broken Shore introduction quest. After speaking with Holgar Stormaxe and getting the buffs, speak to him again and choose the option to skip the introduction.
7. What is the best solo class to play in Suramar?
Many classes are capable of soloing content, however, some classes are better than others. The most effective solo classes include:
- Beast Mastery Hunter
- Retribution Paladin
- Havoc Demon Hunter
- Guardian Druid
- Affliction/Demonology Warlock
8. How many quests are there in Suramar?
There are a total of 588 quests in Suramar. While many are optional, progressing through the main questline will have you completing the bulk of them.
9. What expansion is Suramar a part of?
Suramar is a key zone in the Legion expansion of World of Warcraft.
10. How often do world quests spawn in Suramar?
World quests now respawn every 6 hours in Suramar.
11. How do I increase my maximum Ancient Mana?
The base cap of Ancient Mana is 300, and can be increased to 2000. You achieve this by completing quests and using consumable items you find within the zone. You need to progress fairly deep into the Suramar questline to unlock all of these quests.
12. Is there a portal to Suramar?
Yes, there are 9 portals across Suramar that connect to Shal’aran. Four are activated during the quest campaign, and the other five require finding them and using 100 Ancient Mana each to activate.
13. Do I need reputation for Nightborne?
No, the reputation requirement is removed. You now only need to complete the “Insurrection” quest series in Suramar and purchase the Battle for Azeroth expansion to unlock the Nightborne.
14. Can Nightborne be Death Knights and Warlocks?
Yes, Nightborne can now be Death Knights and Warlocks. They were added to both these classes in past game patches.
15. Are Nightborne good mages?
Yes, Nightborne are considered an excellent race for Mages. Their racial passive, “Magical Affinity,” increases all magic damage by 1%.
Conclusion
While you cannot entirely skip the Suramar questline, significant portions of it are now optional, and the frustrating reputation grind is gone. However, to unlock flying, access specific dungeons, and obtain the Nightborne Allied Race, you must complete the “Good Suramaritan” and “Insurrection” storylines. Knowing what parts are mandatory can save you time and effort while progressing through the content of the Legion expansion. Enjoy your journey through Suramar!