How Do I Get to Orgrimmar as an Alliance Player?
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The burning question on many Alliance players’ minds is: how do I get to Orgrimmar? The capital of the Horde, Orgrimmar, is a fascinating place to visit, whether for its bustling atmosphere, unique architecture, or specific quests. While it’s primarily a Horde city, Alliance players have several ways to access it, though with a few more hoops to jump through. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to achieve this.
The most direct way for an Alliance player to visit Orgrimmar involves using the “Infiltrating Orgrimmar” quest. This quest, available in the Northern Barrens, grants access to a phased, instanced version of Orgrimmar, free from guards and other Horde players. This is often the ideal method for activities like fishing, as it provides a safe environment. After finishing the quest, the instance will phase back into the normal version of Orgrimmar and you can visit and interact with the city freely, although you will be flagged for PvP. It is important to note that this method will only work with characters who haven’t completed the “Infiltrating Orgrimmar” quest.
Alternative Methods to Reach Orgrimmar
While the “Infiltrating Orgrimmar” quest is the most straightforward, there are a few alternative ways to get there:
Taking the Zeppelins
While primarily for Horde travel, there is a way for the Alliance to use zeppelins to travel to Orgrimmar. First, an Alliance player will need to go to the Undercity, a Horde hub in the Eastern Kingdoms. Undercity has an accessible zeppelin tower that provides transport to Orgrimmar. From Undercity, catch the zeppelin going to Orgrimmar. This method is slower and more dangerous than the “Infiltrating Orgrimmar” method as it involves significant travel through Horde territories and may cause you to be flagged for PvP.
Venturing Through the World (PvP Risk)
A very difficult method to get to Orgrimmar is to simply travel by foot from Alliance controlled areas into Horde controlled areas, such as the Barrens and finally into Orgrimmar. This method is highly dangerous due to the fact that you will be constantly flagged for PvP and the Horde-controlled zones are filled with higher level players that could defeat you very quickly.
Faction Change
The most costly but most effective way to experience Orgrimmar permanently is to utilize the faction change service. You can purchase this from the Battle.net shop. With a faction change, your character’s faction is changed from Alliance to Horde, allowing for permanent access to Orgrimmar and the rest of Horde content. This, of course, changes the game experience significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Alliance equivalent of Orgrimmar?
The Alliance equivalent of Orgrimmar is Stormwind City. This is the primary hub for Alliance players, featuring all necessary amenities like banks, trainers, and auction houses.
2. Can I fish in Orgrimmar as an Alliance player?
Yes, you can! By using the “Infiltrating Orgrimmar” quest or using the narrow bridge in the west of Orgrimmar where the small river passes through the walls, you can find specific areas to fish safely. You will only be able to fish in the spots below the bridge.
3. How do I access the instanced version of Orgrimmar as an Alliance player?
The instanced version of Orgrimmar is obtained through the “Infiltrating Orgrimmar” quest. This quest is available in the Northern Barrens and it creates a phased instance of the city for you to explore without hostile NPCs.
4. How do I change from Alliance to Horde?
You can purchase a Faction Change from the Battle.net shop or within the in-game Shop on the character selection screen. This allows you to convert your character to the opposite faction, fully granting access to all Horde content including Orgrimmar.
5. Can I go to Orgrimmar from Stormwind City?
There isn’t a direct portal or transport between the two cities, and travelling by foot can be very dangerous, but with the “Infiltrating Orgrimmar” quest, and by using the zeppelins from Undercity, you can travel to Orgrimmar.
6. Can Horde players visit Stormwind?
Yes, Horde players can visit Stormwind by swimming up the shore to the north of Westfall. By doing so they will be flagged for PvP and can fish within the ocean surrounding Stormwind.
7. How do I get to the Shadowlands from Orgrimmar?
Horde players will find the portal to the Shadowlands behind the throne room in Grommash Hold. For Alliance players to travel to the Shadowlands, go to the Stormwind Keep. Both will grant the quest “Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons”.
8. Where is the portal trainer in Stormwind?
The portal trainer in Stormwind can be found in the Training Hall, located east of Old Town, up the stairs, beside the mage trainer.
9. Why can’t I see anyone in Orgrimmar?
This issue often arises when a character starts the Broken Shores quest chain and doesn’t complete it. Completing the quests “Illidari Allies” (Alliance) or “Keep your Friends Close” (Horde) will return you to the normal phase of Orgrimmar.
10. Can Alliance and Horde players play together now?
Yes, as of patch 9.2.5 in the Shadowlands expansion, Alliance and Horde players can now group together for dungeons, raids, and PvP content.
11. Why can’t I see other players outside of Orgrimmar?
If you can’t see other players outside of Orgrimmar, check your quest log for the Legion introduction quest, “The Legion Returns”. Completing this questline will resolve the phasing issue.
12. Where is Chromie in Orgrimmar?
Chromie is located to the left of the Org Embassy. She is standing behind the bonfire near the tents at the front left of the Embassy doors.
13. How do I get from the Eastern Kingdoms to Orgrimmar?
To travel from the Eastern Kingdoms to Orgrimmar, you can take a zeppelin. Zeppelins travel between Orgrimmar, Undercity, and Grom’gol Outpost.
14. Where is the Alliance portal room?
The Alliance portal room is located in the Mage Tower, in the Mage Quarter of Stormwind City.
15. Which portal in Stormwind takes you to Draenor?
To go to Draenor, you need to pick up the quest “The Dark Portal” from the Hero’s Call Board in Stormwind or go to the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands and speak with Khadgar.
By understanding these various methods and considerations, Alliance players can successfully navigate the journey to Orgrimmar, whether for a brief visit or a more permanent change of faction. Remember to consider the risks involved, especially when traveling through contested territories. Happy adventuring!