How to Skip the Bastion Campaign in WoW
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To skip the Bastion campaign, you can use the Threads of Fate option, which allows you to skip the level up campaign and begin the endgame of Shadowlands directly, but this option is only available if you have already completed the Shadowlands level up campaign on a different character. The Bastion campaign is a mandatory part of the Shadowlands storyline for your first character, but on alt characters, you can choose to skip it by selecting the Threads of Fate option, which enables you to level up through other means and join the endgame content sooner.
Understanding the Basics of Shadowlands Campaign
Before diving into how to skip the Bastion campaign, it’s essential to understand the basics of the Shadowlands campaign and how it progressed. The Shadowlands expansion introduced a new leveling system, zones, and storyline that players must follow to progress through the game. The Bastion is one of the first zones players encounter, and it plays a crucial role in the Shadowlands storyline.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Skipping Campaigns
- Can I skip the entire Shadowlands campaign? Yes, you can effectively skip the entire Shadowlands leveling campaign by leveling to 60 before entering the Shadowlands.
- How do I skip the storyline in Shadowlands on alt characters? Players who have reached level 60 and completed the Shadowlands level up campaign on a different character can choose the Threads of Fate option.
- Can I skip the covenant campaign? If you have at least one character that has completed chapters one and two of their relevant covenant’s questline, you can skip only those two chapters on an alternative character.
About Bastion
- How long does it take to complete Bastion? Completing Bastion can take around 6 hours if focusing on main objectives, and up to 20½ hours for 100% completion.
- Can I leave Bastion before completing it? You can leave Bastion once you have completed the necessary campaign quests.
- Is Bastion mandatory for the first character? Yes, Bastion is mandatory for the first character, but alts can start wherever they want after completing the initial Shadowlands campaign.
About Covenant Campaigns
- Do I need to finish the campaign before choosing a Covenant? Yes, to join a Covenant, you must have completed the Shadowlands campaign.
- Can I do all 4 covenant campaigns? Yes, with one character, you can complete a Covenant campaign, swap Covenants, and do their campaign, allowing you to complete all four Covenant campaigns.
- Can I skip the covenant campaign on alts? You can skip only the first two chapters of a covenant’s questline on alts if you have completed them on another character.
About Leveling and Endgame
- Where can I level from 58 to 60 in WoW? You can level from 58 to 60 in various zones such as Stratholme, Upper Blackrock Spire, and Silithus.
- What is the purpose of Bastion in the afterlife? Bastion is where souls that dedicated themselves to service are sent to examine their lives and cleanse themselves from their burdens.
- Can I skip the Runecarver quest? There is a workaround to skip ahead to the Runecarver by not taking the next quest from Bolvar and then talking to him again.
Additional Questions
- How often can I do the Beasts of Bastion? You can successfully challenge each Beast of Bastion once.
- Can I skip the 10.1 campaign? No, there is no skip available for the 10.1 campaign if you want to unlock certain quests or rewards.
- Is there a reason to do the covenant campaign on alts? Yes, completing the covenant campaign on alts can help you get to 80 renown faster and unlock certain rewards, although you will miss out on some campaign rewards.