How do I get to Shadowlands from BfA?

To get to Shadowlands from BfA, you should first complete the Battle for Azeroth introduction and earn the Welcome to Zandalar (Horde) / Come Sail Away (Alliance) achievement, then head to Orgrimmar as a Horde player or Stormwind as an Alliance player, where you will receive the quest “Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons”. This quest will guide you through the process of accessing the Shadowlands expansion, allowing you to experience the new content and storyline that Shadowlands has to offer, including the Maw, Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accessing Shadowlands

1. How do I access Shadowlands? If you’re a Horde player, go to Orgrimmar, and as an Alliance player, head to Stormwind, where you will receive the quest “Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons” to guide you through the process of accessing the Shadowlands expansion.
2. Do you have to finish BfA to play Shadowlands? If you are just starting the game and have never leveled a character before through the BfA expansion, you will be forced to play through it to get caught up to the storyline leading into Shadowlands.
3. How do I access BfA content in Shadowlands? If your character is level 61 or above, go to any Kul Tiras or Zandalar zone to have the Battle for Azeroth banner and instructions for where to go next appear in your quest log.

Level Requirements

4. What level do you unlock Shadowlands? You can unlock Shadowlands once you have completed the Battle for Azeroth introduction, and the quest “Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons” becomes available to you, with a recommended level of 50 to start the Shadowlands content.
5. What level is BFA in Shadowlands? BfA is designed for levels 10-50, while Shadowlands is designed for levels 50-60, providing a smooth transition from one expansion to the next.

Portals and Travel

6. How do I get Oribos portal? Portal: Oribos is learned from any Portal Trainer upon reaching level 58, allowing you to travel to Oribos and access the Shadowlands content.
7. Where is the portal to Shadowlands? There is a portal to Oribos in the Stormwind Portal Room, and Mages can create a portal for their party members with Portal: Oribos or use Teleport: Oribos for personal use.

Expansions and Subscriptions

8. How to access wow expansions? If you start a subscription or buy game time, you immediately have access to all previous World of Warcraft expansions, including Shadowlands, and can play all the content and maps up to level 60.
9. Is Shadowlands included in WoW subscription? Yes, Shadowlands is included with a World of Warcraft subscription, allowing you to play the expansion’s content without additional costs.

Leveling and Campaigns

10. Can I level to 60 in BFA? Yes, BfA is the default expansion for leveling, and you can level to 60 in BfA, with the expansion’s content scaling to help you reach the level cap.
11. Can you still skip Shadowlands campaign? Yes, you can effectively skip the entire Shadowlands leveling campaign by leveling to 60 before entering Shadowlands, allowing you to access the endgame content without completing the campaign.

Gameplay and Requirements

12. What level can you go to Oribos? The Oribos portal now requires level 48 to use, allowing you to access the Shadowlands hub and begin your journey in the expansion.
13. How do I start Shadowlands at 70? To start Shadowlands at level 70, try relogging while in Stormwind or Orgrimmar, or check the entrance stairs of Grommash Hold or Stormwind Keep for the quest “Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons”.

Additional Information

14. Will Shadowlands be free with Dragonflight? Yes, with the start of Dragonflight, World of Warcraft players can now experience all of Shadowlands simply by subscribing to the game, without additional costs.
15. Can you still play through all WoW expansions? While you don’t need to buy all WoW expansions to access them in Retail, you can only experience the distinctive essence of each expansion on relevant Classic versions or private servers, allowing you to play through the original content and storylines.