How Do I Get to Zandalar (Horde)? A Comprehensive Guide
Getting to Zandalar, the heart of the Zandalari Empire, as a member of the Horde in World of Warcraft can be a bit confusing for new and returning players alike. However, with a clear understanding of the necessary steps, the journey to this vibrant island is straightforward.
The most direct route to Zandalar for Horde players involves these key actions:
- Start the Battle for Azeroth Introduction: Begin by heading to Orgrimmar and locating Nathanos Blightcaller. He’s often found near the entrance to the city or within the Orgrimmar Embassy. He’ll give you the quest “Mission Statement”, which initiates the Battle for Azeroth content.
- Complete the Intro Quest: This quest will lead you to the Banshee’s Wail, a ship docked at the Echo Isles, south of Orgrimmar. On board, you’ll embark on the journey to the new continent.
- Select your Starting Zone: After arrival and some initial questing, you’ll be prompted to choose one of three zones in Zandalar: Zuldazar, Nazmir, or Vol’dun. Choose a zone, and continue the storyline there.
- Unlock the Zandalar Portal: Once you’ve completed a portion of the storyline within the chosen zone, and specifically progressed into the main city Zuldazar, you’ll unlock the portal back to Orgrimmar. You can now easily travel between Zandalar and Orgrimmar via this portal.
- Use the Portal Room: The portal room in Orgrimmar is located near the entrance of the city. Walk straight down the main corridor of the portal room to find the portal to Dazar’alor, the main city of Zandalar.
- Alternate Route after Patch 10.1.5: Note that after patch 10.1.5, the Time to Fly quest now redirects Horde characters to the Zuldazar pier instead of the portal room. So your first return trip to Zuldazar might take you to a different location than the portal room in Dazar’alor, but after that point you can use the portal in the Great Seal.
In summary, the key is to start the Battle for Azeroth questline, progress far enough into the storyline, and you’ll unlock the portal to easily move back and forth. This access remains after you’ve completed the main BFA quests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Getting to Zandalar
Navigating to new areas can be tricky. Here are 15 frequently asked questions about getting to Zandalar as a Horde player, designed to clear up common confusions:
Starting the Journey
1. Where do I start the Battle for Azeroth (BFA) questline?
You need to go to Orgrimmar and speak with Nathanos Blightcaller. He is usually located near the city’s entrance or inside the Orgrimmar Embassy. He’ll give you the initial quest “Mission Statement”.
2. What is the “Mission Statement” quest?
This is the introductory quest for the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It begins your journey to Zandalar and starts the process of establishing a foothold on the continent.
3. Do I need to be a certain level to start the quest to Zandalar?
You should be at least level 30 to start the BFA introductory questline. However, even if you’re higher level, it’s still the required starting point to unlock travel to the continent.
4. Where is the ship to Zandalar?
The ship, the Banshee’s Wail, is located at the Echo Isles, south of Orgrimmar. This is where your initial trip to Zandalar begins after accepting the Mission Statement quest.
Unlocking and Using Portals
5. How do I unlock the portal from Orgrimmar to Zandalar?
To unlock the portal to Dazar’alor in the Orgrimmar Portal Room, you need to complete at least the initial quests and have selected a starting zone in Zandalar. Progress until you are within the main city itself. The portal will then become available in Orgrimmar.
6. Where is the portal room in Orgrimmar?
The Orgrimmar Portal Room is near the city’s main entrance. Take the first right turn and follow the path straight down, you’ll find stairs leading to the portal room.
7. I see multiple portals in the portal room, which one goes to Zandalar?
The portal you’re looking for goes to Dazar’alor. Simply walk straight down the main corridor of the portal room, and you’ll see it.
Traveling To and From Zandalar
8. Can I use other travel methods to get to Zandalar besides the portal?
Yes, there is a boat at the Echo Isles that takes you directly to Zandalar. It’s the same location you use for the initial “Mission Statement” quest.
9. How do I return to Zuldazar if I am in another continent?
If you’ve unlocked the Dazar’alor portal in Orgrimmar, you can simply use it to quickly return to Zuldazar.
10. My characters are different phases in Zuldazar, how do I fix this?
Phasing issues in Dazar’alor can occur when starting the Zandalari Troll Allied Race questline. Completing the associated questline will restore the city to its normal phase and will allow you to interact with all NPCs.
Zandalar and Related Content
11. Do I need to complete the Zandalar storylines to unlock Zandalari Trolls?
Yes, you need to complete the respective zone storylines and their achievements in Zuldazar, Nazmir, and Vol’dun to unlock the Zandalari Forever! achievement, which is needed to recruit Zandalari Trolls.
12. What is the main city in Zandalar?
The main city is Zuldazar, also known as the City of Gold. Within it lies Dazar’alor, the seat of power of the Zandalari Empire.
13. Can I fly in Zandalar?
You can fly in Zandalar after unlocking the Azeroth Pathfinder, Part Two achievement. This allows flying in all Battle for Azeroth zones, including Kul Tiras, Zandalar, and the regions added in the Rise of Azshara patch.
14. Can I fly in Zandalar with my lower level character?
You can only fly in Zandalar after completing the Pathfinder achievement, regardless of character level.
15. If I faction change, do I need to unlock the portal again?
Yes, after a faction change, you must unlock the portal to Zandalar again by completing a short quest chain. As a Horde character, speak with Nathanos Blightcaller in Orgrimmar to restart the process.
By following these steps and addressing these common questions, your journey to Zandalar should be smooth and enjoyable. Explore the vibrant lands of the Zandalari and delve into the rich history they offer!