Returning to Nazjatar: A Comprehensive Guide

So you’ve ventured into the depths of Nazjatar, explored its coral-encrusted ruins and battled its naga denizens, but now you’re wondering how to get back? Fear not, returning to the underwater realm of Queen Azshara is quite straightforward. The primary method for returning to Nazjatar is by utilizing the portal that becomes available after you’ve completed the initial questline.

If you happen to have left Nazjatar before unlocking the portal, you’ll need to locate the large gold arrow icon on your map when viewing Dazar’alor (Horde) or Boralus (Alliance). This arrow will guide you to the appropriate NPC who can help you travel back. This method, however, is a one-time deal. Once you complete the initial storyline and establish a permanent portal, you no longer need to rely on this initial return method. The portal is located in your faction’s capital city, offering a direct and hassle-free way to traverse to Nazjatar.

The ability to return is predicated on having already unlocked Nazjatar. This is a crucial requirement that needs to be fulfilled before any of the return options become available.

Unlocking the Gateway to Nazjatar

Before you can even think about returning, you must have first unlocked Nazjatar. The unlocking process involves a specific questline, ensuring you’re appropriately prepared for the challenges ahead. Here’s what you need to do:

Starting the Questline

To initiate your journey to Nazjatar, you’ll need to speak to Nathanos Blightcaller (Horde) or Genn Greymane (Alliance). These key figures will provide you with the pivotal quest, “Send the Fleet” for both factions. This quest marks the beginning of your Nazjatar experience.

Required Level and Prior Quests

Before embarking on “Send the Fleet,” make sure your character has reached level 50. This is the minimum level requirement for accessing Nazjatar. Additionally, you’ll need to have previously completed the quest “A Nation Divided” (Alliance) or “Welcome to Zuldazar” (Horde). These prior quests are essential for establishing a solid foundation within the Battle for Azeroth storyline and setting the stage for your journey to the underwater kingdom.

Why Can’t I Use the Portal?

If you find that the portal isn’t appearing, or that you cannot activate it, there may be a few underlying reasons. Here are some common reasons why the portal might not be accessible:

Incomplete Nazjatar Questline: If you haven’t completed the initial questline in Nazjatar, which starts with “Send the Fleet”, the portal will not be unlocked. Make sure you’ve progressed through at least the “Welcome to Nazjatar” story.
Insufficient Character Level: Ensure your character is level 50. Lower-level characters won’t be able to access Nazjatar or the portal.
Missing Pre-requisite Quests: You must have completed either “A Nation Divided” (Alliance) or “Welcome to Zuldazar” (Horde) before you can start the Nazjatar questline.

If these requirements are met and you’re still having issues, it might be worth checking your quest log or consulting with a guide for your specific faction to ensure no additional quests are required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to help you navigate the intricacies of returning to Nazjatar, and provide more information about the zone itself:

1. How do I unlock Nazjatar world quests?

Nazjatar World Quests are unlocked through progression in the main storyline within the zone itself. After completing the initial “Welcome to Nazjatar” questline, you’ll begin the “Secrets of the Sea” storyline, which unlocks these world quests.

2. How do I return to Mechagon?

Horde players can speak to Captain Krooz at the Port of Zandalar to return to Mechagon. Alliance players can find a similar Gnome NPC equivalent located in Boralus after finishing the Mechagon questline. The new quest becomes available after Patch 8.2 goes live.

3. How do I get to Zandalar from Boralus?

For Alliance players, the only way to get to Zandalar is through using The Wind’s Redemption boat, which is docked in Boralus. This option becomes available after you’ve unlocked the start of your Alliance war campaign and chosen a foothold to establish.

4. Why can’t I go to Zandalar?

The ability for Alliance characters to sail to Zandalar is unlocked by establishing footholds in the different zones through the Alliance War Campaign questline. Progress through the war campaign to open up access to Zandalar.

5. How do I get back to Boralus from Nazmir?

Speak to Desha Stormwallow near Fort Victory in Nazmir to return to Boralus. This quest is part of the Alliance War Campaign and requires the 7th Legion reputation. This is tied to the “Nazmir Foothold” quest chain for the “Ready for War” achievement.

6. How do I get to Nazjatar from Boralus (Alliance)?

The primary method to get to Nazjatar from Boralus is by starting the quest “Send the Fleet” (Alliance). This quest, obtained from Genn Greymane, is unlocked after completing a number of quests within the Battle for Azeroth zones and reaching level 50.

7. How do I start uniting Kul Tiras?

Complete the quest “A Dying World” to receive the Heart of Azeroth. Following this, the quests “Uniting Zandalar” or “Uniting Kul Tiras” will become available. Having world quests unlocked on one faction may only require the completion of “A Dying World” on the other faction.

8. Can you skip Nazjatar questline?

You cannot skip the initial Nazjatar questline. Completing at least the main “Welcome to Nazjatar” storyline is necessary to unlock later content. Additionally, if your Heart of Azeroth isn’t yet level 50, this line will boost your Heart of Azeroth to level 50.

9. How do you fly in Nazjatar?

Unlocking flight in Nazjatar requires completing Part 1 and 2 of the Pathfinder achievement. This achievement is under the exploration section in the achievement interface.

10. Can you level in Nazjatar?

Nazjatar was originally designed as a max-level zone in Battle for Azeroth and is not an area where players will typically level up.

11. Is Nazjatar part of the war campaign?

The Nazjatar campaign is a war between the Alliance and Horde against Queen Azshara that takes place in Nazjatar during the Fourth War. This is not the core war campaign, but is intertwined with it.

12. How do I get back to Boralus?

You can return to Boralus by speaking to Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth on the Wind’s Redemption ship. This quest is also a part of the Alliance War Campaign and requires the 7th Legion reputation.

13. Why can’t I teleport to Boralus?

If you don’t see the portal in Silithus back to Boralus or Dazar’alor, or vice versa, it’s likely because you haven’t progressed far enough in the Battle for Azeroth story. You need to be level 50 to unlock the Heart of Azeroth which is a significant step in the story.

14. Is there a portal to Boralus?

Yes, there is a portal to Boralus in the Mage Tower of Stormwind, and a Silithus portal within the portal room of Boralus.

15. How do I get to Kul Tiras from Stormwind?

There are several ways to reach Kul Tiras:

Completing the Alliance introductory quests.
Using the portal from Stormwind.
Using the Teleport: Boralus or Portal: Boralus spells from Alliance Mages.
Taking the boat from Stormwind.
Horde only can sail from the Banshee’s Wail boat in Dazar’alor.

By understanding the initial requirements for accessing Nazjatar and familiarizing yourself with the portal locations, you’ll be able to quickly and easily return to the underwater kingdom and resume your adventures. Whether you’re on the hunt for world quests, exploring its depths, or seeking to complete the storyline, this guide will ensure you are well-equipped to navigate the journey back.

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