How To Enter Timewalking in World of Warcraft
Entering a Timewalking dungeon or raid in World of Warcraft allows players to revisit classic content with their current characters, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary rewards. The process involves a few key steps, and once you understand the requirements, you’ll be able to jump into these adventures with ease. In essence, to enter a Timewalking dungeon, you need to access the Group Finder (default key “I”), navigate to the Dungeon Finder, and select the “Random Timewalking Dungeon” option during an active Timewalking Event. However, that’s a simplistic view, so let’s dive into all of the details you’ll need to know.
Understanding Timewalking
What is Timewalking?
Timewalking events are special periods in World of Warcraft that allow players to experience past dungeons and raids with their current characters. Your gear is scaled down to match the difficulty of the chosen content, making it a fun challenge. However, the gear that drops from these instances is scaled up to be relevant to the current expansion, making it a valuable source for upgrading your character.
When Can You Do Timewalking?
Timewalking Dungeon Events occur approximately once every three weeks and usually last for a duration of 7 days. During these events, a specific older expansion’s dungeons become available for Timewalking.
How to Queue for Timewalking Dungeons
Step-by-Step Guide
- Meet the Level Requirement: You must have at least one character at level 60 or higher. However, as of Fury Incarnate, the level requirement has been reduced to Level 45. Your character must also have an item level of at least 174.
- Open the Group Finder: Press the default key “I” to access the Group Finder menu.
- Navigate to Dungeon Finder: Click on the “Dungeon Finder” tab.
- Select Timewalking: In the Dungeon section, you will see a drop-down menu, where, during an active Timewalking event, “Random Timewalking Dungeon” is selectable.
- Queue Up: Click the “Find Group” button to join the queue.
Important Notes
- You can queue with friends even if they are not max level, as long as they are within the minimum level requirement for the current Timewalking event (currently level 45).
- You can not select a specific Timewalking Dungeon, your selection must be Random Timewalking Dungeon.
- Timewalking Raids are not a part of the dungeon queue, and are accessed seperately when their respective expansion event is live.
How to Activate Chromie Time
Chromie Time, often confused with Timewalking dungeons, is a feature that allows you to level alternative characters through past expansions rather than being forced to level in the current expansion content. While Timewalking is for end-game content and rewards, Chromie Time is an option for leveling new alts.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Unlock Chromie Time: To unlock Chromie Time, you must first level at least one character to level 60 using the normal leveling path.
- Find Chromie: Chromie is located at the Embassies in Stormwind (for Alliance) and Orgrimmar (for Horde). You can find her near the main gate/entrance, standing by a large display.
- Choose an Expansion: Speak with Chromie, and you’ll be able to select an expansion timeline to begin leveling in.
- Start Your Adventure: Your character’s experience will now be scaled to the chosen expansion. You are now in Chromie Time.
Important Notes
- Chromie Time is character-based, not account-wide, so each character has to speak with Chromie.
- You can switch between expansions by talking to Chromie again.
- Chromie Time is not an option if your character has not completed the starting zone of Exile’s Reach and has already leveled passed level 10.
- You can not select the current expansion as a Chromie Time option.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What level do I need to be to enter Timewalking dungeons?
Currently, you need to be at least level 45 to queue for Timewalking dungeons. This requirement was changed from level 60 in Fury Incarnate.
2. Does my item level matter for Timewalking?
Yes, you must have an item level of at least 174 to enter the Timewalking queue.
3. How often does Timewalking occur?
Timewalking Events typically occur once every three weeks and last for 7 days.
4. What kind of rewards do Timewalking dungeons offer?
Timewalking dungeons drop loot scaled to the current expansion’s item level, making them valuable for upgrading your character. You also gain Timewarped Badges, which can be used to purchase gear, mounts, and other items from a specific Timewalking Vendor. You also receive an end-of-dungeon reward, which often includes gold, reputation, and a bonus gear chest.
5. Can I queue with friends who are not max level?
Yes, you can queue with friends who are at least level 45, or the minimum level for the event.
6. What are Timewalking Raids?
Timewalking Raids are also available during specific Timewalking Events, allowing players to tackle past raids from The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, and Cataclysm. These offer a similar difficulty to the current VotI Normal Raid.
7. How do I activate Chromie Time?
You activate Chromie Time by speaking with Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar and choosing an expansion timeline. You must have leveled at least one character to level 60 using the normal leveling path to unlock this feature.
8. Can I use Chromie Time to level in the current expansion?
No, Chromie Time does not allow you to level through the current expansion. It is designed for leveling alternative characters through older content.
9. Can I turn off Chromie Time?
Yes, you can turn off Chromie Time by talking to Chromie again and asking to return to the current timeline.
10. What is the Timewalking rep bonus?
During a Timewalking Event, you will gain a 50% bonus to reputations associated with the corresponding expansion from quests and creature kills.
11. How much does a Timewalking mount cost?
All six available Timewalking mounts cost 5,000 Timewarped Badges each.
12. Where do I buy Timewalking gear?
The Timewalking vendor is located in Stormwind or Orgrimmar, depending on your faction, near the portals of the corresponding expansion.
13. Do Legendaries work in Timewalking dungeons?
Legendaries and other powers are generally restricted to the maps/instances of their respective expansion. However, those Legendaries will function in the Shadowlands Timewalking dungeons when they are available.
14. Does Timewalking give more XP?
Yes, Timewalking dungeons generally give more XP than regular dungeons. The bonus XP for completing these is also higher, making them a very fast leveling method.
15. Can I solo Timewalking dungeons?
While not designed for solo play, a well geared and experienced DPS, tank or healer can solo some or most of the Timewalking dungeons by using the right gear and gameplay techniques.
Conclusion
By following this guide, you should be well equipped to enter and enjoy Timewalking content in World of Warcraft. Whether you’re seeking to relive past glories, level up characters efficiently, or collect unique rewards, Timewalking offers a rewarding experience for all types of players. Make sure to keep an eye on the in-game calendar for upcoming Timewalking Events, and don’t hesitate to jump in and explore the past!