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How Do I Access Boralus? A Comprehensive Guide

Accessing Boralus, the magnificent capital of Kul Tiras, is a crucial step for Alliance players venturing into the Battle for Azeroth content in World of Warcraft. The good news is that reaching this bustling port city is relatively straightforward once you meet the necessary prerequisites. Here’s a direct and comprehensive guide to get you there:

To access Boralus, you need to complete a few essential steps:

Complete the Battle for Lordaeron scenario: This scenario serves as an introduction to the events of Battle for Azeroth. You can begin this scenario by accepting the quest “Battle for Azeroth: Hour of Reckoning.” This quest is usually available in Stormwind Keep or from the Hero’s Call Board in Stormwind.
Obtain the Heart of Azeroth: This is a crucial artifact central to the Battle for Azeroth expansion. The questline starts with “A Dying World,” which is typically available when you enter Stormwind or from the Hero’s Call Board. The Heart of Azeroth questline requires you to be level 50. You will not receive this quest before you reach level 50.
Portal Access: Once you have completed the above steps, you will be able to access a portal to Boralus in the Mage Tower of Stormwind. This portal will be your quickest and most consistent way to travel to the city.

Once you complete these initial requirements, you will be able to explore Boralus, engage in quests, and delve deeper into the story of Kul Tiras. Keep in mind that progress through the Alliance War Campaign will unlock additional functionalities and access to locations around Kul Tiras. Now, let’s address common questions related to getting into Boralus.

Frequently Asked Questions About Accessing Boralus

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding accessing Boralus, providing you with a more comprehensive understanding of how to get there and navigate your way around.

1. I Can’t See the Portal to Boralus! Why?

If you are unable to see the portal to Boralus in Stormwind’s Mage Tower, it’s highly likely you haven’t fully progressed through the required Battle for Azeroth introductory quests. Specifically, make sure that you have:

Completed the Battle for Lordaeron scenario.
Obtained the Heart of Azeroth.
Reached level 50.

2. Where Exactly is the Boralus Portal in Stormwind?

The portal to Boralus is located inside the Mage Tower in Stormwind. The tower is in the west side of the city, past the trade district and near the canal. Once you enter the tower, you will find the Boralus portal at the bottom floor, by the other portals.

3. I’m Level 50 But Still Don’t Have the Heart of Azeroth!

The “A Dying World” quest which initiates the Heart of Azeroth questline should automatically appear once you reach level 50 and have not started the intro quests for Dragonflight. If you are on the intro quests for dragonflight, you will need to complete them before beginning the battle for azeroth content. If it’s still not appearing, double-check for it at the Hero’s Call Board in Stormwind or visit Anduin Wrynn within Stormwind Keep.

4. How Do I Get Back to Boralus If I’m Not in Stormwind?

If you are not in Stormwind, you have a few methods to get back to Boralus:

Portal: As mentioned, once unlocked, there is a portal in the Mage Tower of Stormwind that leads directly to Boralus.
Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth: Speak to Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth on the Wind’s Redemption ship in Boralus. This option becomes available as part of the Alliance War Campaign.
Teleport: Alliance Mages can use the Teleport: Boralus and Portal: Boralus spells.
Mechagon Teleport: An NPC in Mechagon can teleport you back to Boralus (or Port of Zandalar for Horde players).

5. Where is the Silithus Portal From Boralus?

In Boralus, the portal to Silithus is located in the portal room. This portal allows you to travel quickly to Silithus, and from there, travel to other parts of the world.

6. Where is Boralus Located?

Boralus is located in the central region of Tiragarde Sound, on the island of Kul Tiras. It’s a major coastal city and serves as the seat of House Proudmoore.

7. How Do I Get to Kul Tiras as an Alliance Character?

There are multiple ways to get to Kul Tiras:

Alliance Introductory Quests: As mentioned above.
Portal: The portal in Stormwind’s Mage Tower.
Teleport/Portal: Using spells from Alliance Mages.
Boat: If for some reason you can’t portal, you can take the boat from Stormwind.

8. How Do I Get to Zandalar as an Alliance Character?

Accessing Zandalar as an Alliance character requires progress through the Alliance War Campaign. You must unlock footholds in different Zandalari zones. After doing so, you can use The Wind’s Redemption ship, docked in Boralus, to travel there.

9. How Do I Get to Mechagon?

To reach Mechagon, you must first complete the introductory questline for Nazjatar. After completing the Nazjatar quests, the questline that leads to Mechagon will unlock for you.

10. How Do I Get Back to Boralus From Nazmir?

You can return to Boralus from Nazmir by speaking to Desha Stormwallow near Fort Victory in Nazmir. This option becomes available as part of the Alliance War Campaign through the Nazmir Foothold questline.

11. Where is the Bank in Boralus?

The main bank in Boralus is located in the Tradewinds Counting House in the Tradewinds Market area of the city.

12. How Can I Redeem a WoW Token For Game Time?

To redeem a WoW Token for 30 days of game time, right-click it in your inventory while you still have active game time. If your game time has run out, you will need to find another way to access the game to redeem it.

13. I Faction Changed and Can’t Access Boralus! What Should I Do?

After a faction change, you will need to re-establish access to the portals for your new faction. For Alliance characters, you will need to start the quest “A Nation Divided” from the Hero’s Call Board. This will re-unlock your access to Kul Tiras.

14. How Do I Get to Uldum From Boralus?

The easiest way to get to Uldum from Boralus is to use the Silithus portal in Boralus and then fly from Silithus to Uldum. Alternatively, there are Uldum portals in Stormwind and Orgrimmar (located with the Cataclysm portals), but they are often not convenient.

15. Can I Buy Gold in WoW?

You are not allowed to buy gold directly for real money from third-party vendors. This is a violation of Blizzard’s Terms of Service and can result in account penalties. You can however, use the WoW Token system to buy and sell gold legitimately within the game. This system ensures that all transactions are sanctioned and compliant with the game’s rules.

By following these steps and taking advantage of the answers to the frequently asked questions above, you should have no problem accessing Boralus and embarking on your adventures in Kul Tiras. Happy questing!

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