How to Get Your Heart of Azeroth: A Comprehensive Guide
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The Heart of Azeroth (HoA) is the legendary necklace that served as a core progression system during the Battle for Azeroth (BfA) expansion in World of Warcraft. This powerful artifact is not just a piece of jewelry; it’s a source of immense power and a gateway to unlocking content from that era. Even though it’s not the primary power source in more recent expansions like Shadowlands and Dragonflight, the Heart of Azeroth still holds value, especially in Timewalking content. This guide will walk you through how to obtain the HoA and address common questions players have about it.
Obtaining Your Heart of Azeroth
The primary method to acquire the Heart of Azeroth is by completing the quest “A Dying World.” This quest isn’t immediately obvious, but it’s crucial for accessing the BfA content and gaining the iconic necklace. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
- Level Requirement: Your character needs to be at level 50 to start the questline.
- Initial Trigger: The quest “A Dying World” is automatically offered to you when you visit your faction’s capital city:
- Alliance: Go to Boralus.
- Horde: Go to Dazar’alor.
- Location: If the quest doesn’t trigger automatically, or if you’ve abandoned it, head to the capital city. In Boralus, find the Earthen Guardian standing to the right of the entrance to The Snug Harbor Inn. In Dazar’alor, the Guardian will be located near the docks. The Guardian will offer the quest “A Dying World.”
- Quest Completion: Accepting the quest will send you on a journey to meet Magni Bronzebeard in Silithus. He will then open the way to the Chamber of the Heart. Follow the instructions within the chamber to empower your Heart of Azeroth, gaining the necklace and unlocking BfA content.
- Dragonflight Note: If you are on the initial questline for Dragonflight, you will need to complete that before the “A Dying World” quest will appear.
Once you obtain the Heart of Azeroth, it will allow you to progress through the Battle for Azeroth story, participate in World Quests, and benefit from its unique powers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions regarding the Heart of Azeroth and BfA content to help further clarify things:
Can I still get the Heart of Azeroth?
Yes, you absolutely can still obtain the Heart of Azeroth. The method described above still works, even in the latest expansions. There is no time limit or content removal associated with acquiring the necklace.
Can I get Heart of Azeroth with a Shadowlands boost?
No, the Shadowlands boost doesn’t automatically unlock the Heart of Azeroth. You must complete the “A Dying World” quest as described above. Boosted characters still need to manually go to Boralus or Dazar’alor and start the quest.
How do I unlock Battle for Azeroth (BfA) World Quests?
To unlock BfA World Quests, you need to complete the following:
- Unlock all three footholds as part of your Alliance or Horde War Campaigns.
- Reach Friendly reputation with the three major Kul Tiras (Alliance) or Zandalar (Horde) factions.
- Complete the “Uniting Kul Tiras” (Alliance) or “Uniting Zandalar” (Horde) quest.
What is the max level for BfA?
The level cap for the Battle for Azeroth expansion was level 120. However, with subsequent level squishes and expansions, characters can now level from 10 to 60 within BfA if they choose it with Chromie Time or choose it as their current content when they leave the starter zone, Exiles Reach.
Can I level to 60 in BfA?
Yes, if you choose the BfA timeline, you can level from 10 to 60 within the BfA zones. If you choose not to use Chromie time, BfA is the default leveling path for new players. However, once you reach level 60, experience gains will drop dramatically and gear will no longer scale.
How do I get my Heart of Azeroth back if I abandoned the questline?
If you mistakenly abandoned the “A Dying World” quest, return to either Boralus or Dazar’alor and speak with the Earthen Guardian. This Guardian will help you get back on track by sending you to the Chamber of the Heart.
Is the Heart of Azeroth worth it now?
While the Heart of Azeroth is no longer the primary progression system, it still has value, especially in Timewalking dungeons and raids. When equipped with Azerite gear and Essences, it can provide a significant DPS boost in these specific instances.
How do I unlock BfA content if I’m already level 61+?
If you are level 61 or above and haven’t started BfA content, go to any Kul Tiras or Zandalar zone. You should see the Battle for Azeroth banner and instructions for your next steps appear in your quest log.
Can I still get Azerite armor?
Yes, you can still acquire Azerite Armor from the same sources as other gear, including World Quests, Dungeons, Raids and more. However, high-level Azerite gear, item level 340+, will primarily drop from sources that have some type of lockout.
What is the max level of the Heart of Azeroth?
The Heart of Azeroth no longer has a level cap. However, you unlock all available perks by reaching level 80. After level 80, there is no additional benefit to leveling the artifact.
Are the Old Gods gone from Azeroth?
While C’Thun, Yogg-Saron, Y’Shaarj, G’huun, and N’Zoth have been defeated, their influence still lingers in places where they once held power. However, according to Magni Bronzebeard, Azeroth is now free from the grasp of the Old Gods.
How do you get the BfA legendary cape?
The legendary cloak, Ashjra’kamas, Shroud of Resolve, is obtained during the intro questline for Patch 8.3 which is part of the Battle for Azeroth Expansion, and the last patch of that content. It’s awarded near the end of the questline which takes about 90 minutes to complete.
What is the secret mount in Battle for Azeroth?
The secret mount in Battle for Azeroth is The Hivemind. This mount acts as a vehicle and allows other players to join it if they have completed the same puzzle as you. The mount’s speed is increased by 10% for every player that joins.
How do you equip the Heart of Azeroth?
To equip the Heart of Azeroth, simply equip it to your neck slot, like any other necklace. You can then customize it further by adding essences. Right-click your necklace at a rested experience area. Then, click an essence on the right, and add it to the major or minor slot. Only the major essence slot matters when using the necklace.
Do I have to play through BfA to play Shadowlands/Dragonflight?
If you are a brand-new player, you will be directed to play through the BfA content initially. This is to make sure new players are caught up to the general lore and game mechanics. However, once you have leveled one character through BfA, you can then use Chromie Time on your alternate characters to level through other expansions instead.