Embark on Your Dragonflight Adventure: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting the Questline
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So, you’re ready to soar through the skies of the Dragon Isles and uncover the mysteries of the Dragonflight expansion in World of Warcraft? Excellent! Getting started is relatively straightforward, but this guide will ensure you have a smooth take-off.
The key to initiating the Dragonflight questline lies in meeting a few prerequisites: owning the Dragonflight expansion and reaching at least level 60. Once these conditions are met, the game will automatically offer you the first quest in the chain, typically titled “The Dragon Isles Await”. For Alliance players, this quest will appear near Stormwind Keep, while Horde players will find it around Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar. Keep an eye out for Darion Mograine, the quest-giver, who will guide you towards the exciting new content. If the quest doesn’t appear immediately, check your Map & Quest Log and navigate to the “World” tab, located at the top left of the window. This should display any available introductory quests, including “The Dragon Isles Await”.
Navigating the Dragon Isles: Your First Steps
Once you’ve accepted “The Dragon Isles Await”, you’ll be directed to the appropriate transport: either a boat or a zeppelin. This will whisk you away to the Waking Shores, the first zone in the Dragon Isles, where the real adventure begins. Prepare to be captivated by the stunning visuals and the thrilling narrative that unfolds.
The Importance of the Main Campaign
While Dragonflight offers various ways to level up, including professions and dungeons, completing the main campaign is highly recommended. Not only does it immerse you in the lore and introduce you to the key characters, but it also unlocks crucial features like Dragonriding. This exhilarating form of aerial travel is essential for navigating the vast landscapes of the Dragon Isles.
Unlocking World Quests
After completing the main story campaign in each of the Dragon Isles zones (The Waking Shores, Ohn’ahran Plains, The Azure Span, and Thaldraszus) you will unlock World Quests. Each zone has its own achievement for completing the main story in that zone: Waking Hope (The Waking Shores). You’ll also earn the achievement “Just Don’t Ask Me to Spell It.” Once one character on your Battle.net account unlocks Dragonflight world quests, all your other characters can access them immediately upon arriving in a Dragonflight zone.
Dragonflight: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions players have when starting the Dragonflight questline, along with detailed answers to ensure you are well-prepared for your journey.
1. How do I unlock Dragonflight World Quests?
To unlock Dragonflight World Quests, you need to complete the main storyline campaign in each of the Dragon Isles zones (The Waking Shores, Ohn’ahran Plains, The Azure Span, and Thaldraszus) and obtain the achievement “Just Don’t Ask Me to Spell It.” Once unlocked on one character, any alt you make on your Battle.net account can access the quests as soon as they arrive in the Dragonflight zone.
2. Can I start Dragonflight at level 59?
No, you must be at least level 60 to begin the Dragonflight intro questline.
3. Do I need to complete the Shadowlands campaign before starting Dragonflight?
While owning the Shadowlands expansion was a requirement to pre-purchase Dragonflight, completing the Shadowlands campaign is not mandatory to start Dragonflight. You can head straight to the Dragon Isles once you reach level 60.
4. How do I start the Shadowlands campaign if I haven’t done it yet?
If you’re under level 60 and wish to experience the Shadowlands content, visit Chromie near the Stormwind Embassy or in Orgrimmar. Speak to her and select “The Realms of Death” timeline. This will initiate the quest “Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons.” Remember, you must be below level 60 to use Chromie Time.
5. Where do I pick up the Dragonflight intro quest?
For Alliance players, the intro quest, typically titled “The Dragon Isles Await,” will appear near Stormwind Keep. Horde players will find the quest giver, Darion Mograine, around Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar.
6. Is it necessary to do the entire Dragonflight campaign?
While not strictly required to reach the maximum level, completing the main Dragonflight campaign is highly recommended. It unlocks essential features like Dragonriding and provides important context for the expansion’s storyline. However, alternative leveling methods, such as professions and dungeons, are also viable.
7. How long does it take to unlock Dragonriding?
Unlocking Dragonriding takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour once you arrive in the Waking Shores. It involves completing a short introductory questline that grants you your first Dragon Isles Drake and access to the initial Dragonriding skills.
8. What is the easiest class to play in Dragonflight?
While “easiest” is subjective, some classes and specializations are generally considered more beginner-friendly. These often include Beast Mastery Hunter, Frost Mage, Devastation Evoker, Fury Warrior, and Havoc Demon Hunter.
9. What level do I need to be to do Dragonflight dungeons?
For Normal mode Dragonflight dungeons you need to be at least level 60. Heroic, Mythic and Mythic+ dungeons require level 70.
10. What is Dragon Isles Adventure Mode, and how do I unlock it?
Dragon Isles Adventure Mode is a system designed to assist in leveling your alternate characters (alts) in Dragonflight. Once you reach level 68 on your main character and complete the campaign storyline for each of the main zones (The Waking Shores, Ohn’ahran Plains, The Azure Span, and Thaldraszus), Adventure Mode will unlock for your alts.
11. How do I participate in the Grand Hunts in Dragonflight?
To participate in the Grand Hunts, open your map and look for a dragon icon representing the Maruuk Centaur. Click on the icon and select Maruuk Centaur. This should then make the horn show you where the damn hunt is, and the activities will finally trigger.
12. How do I know if I’ve completed a quest in World of Warcraft?
There are several ways to check if you have completed a particular quest. You can use in-game tools or third-party websites like Questchecker. Input your character information along with the Quest ID, and it will verify whether you have completed it.
13. Do I have to do the story quests in Dragonflight?
You should play the story at least until you acquire your first dragon riding mount, as this form of travel is essential for getting around.
14. How do I start the “Rising at Dawn” quest?
If you are playing a vampire, speak to any bartender in Skyrim to hear that Falion in Morthal is doing experiments with the undead, beginning the quest Rising at Dawn.
15. What order does Dragon Quest go in?
The chronological order of the first three Dragon Quest games is: Dragon Quest III, Dragon Quest, and Dragon Quest II.
Soar to New Heights!
With this guide in hand, you’re now well-equipped to begin your adventure in the Dragon Isles. Remember to embrace the story, master Dragonriding, and explore all that Dragonflight has to offer. Good luck, and may your journey be filled with epic moments and unforgettable experiences!
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