Diving Back into Azeroth: A Guide to Starting the Battle for Azeroth Questline

So, you’re ready to revisit the sun-kissed beaches of Zandalar or the storm-battered coasts of Kul Tiras? Excellent choice! The Battle for Azeroth (BFA) expansion holds a special place in many players’ hearts, and whether you’re a returning veteran or a fresh adventurer, getting started on the BFA questline is easier than you might think.

The most direct way to begin the BFA questline is to head to your faction’s main city. For Alliance players, you’ll want to go to the Trade District of Stormwind. Look for the “Hero’s Call Board”. A guard nearby should offer you a quest that kicks off the entire BFA narrative. For Horde players, head to Orgrimmar and find the Warchief’s Command Board to grab your starting quest. It’s as simple as that!

Level Requirements and Initial Steps

Before you charge headfirst into the fray, make sure you meet a few basic requirements. While the scaling in World of Warcraft is quite generous these days, the minimum level requirement for the BFA content is generally considered to be level 10. However, for the best experience and to unlock all features, it’s advisable to be level 50 or above.

Here’s a quick checklist:

• Level: Ideally 50 or higher for the full experience. Level 10 is the minimum to start the introductory quests.
• Location: Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde).
• The Board: Find the “Hero’s Call Board” or “Warchief’s Command Board.”
• The Quest: Accept the initial quest offered to begin the chain.

What if the Quest Doesn’t Appear?

Sometimes, things don’t go as smoothly as planned. Here are a few common troubleshooting steps:

• Check your quest log: Make sure you haven’t already started the questline. It might be hidden somewhere in your log. Press “L” to open your quest log and look for the Battle for Azeroth banner.
• Talk to Chromie: If you’re using Chromie Time (available before level 60), ensure you’re not locked into another timeline. Speak to Chromie in your faction’s main city to leave Chromie Time.
• Relog/Restart: A classic fix! Sometimes the game just needs a little nudge. Relogging or restarting the game can refresh your quest availability.
• Check for pre-requisites: Ensure that you have completed any necessary quests from previous expansions that may be required to unlock the BFA content.
• War Mode: Ensure that you aren’t in War Mode. It can sometimes cause issues with quest availability. Turning it off can sometimes fix this.

Heart of Azeroth: A Crucial Component

The Heart of Azeroth is a legendary necklace central to the BFA narrative. To obtain it, you’ll need to undertake the quest “A Dying World.” This quest should automatically appear when you visit Boralus (Alliance) or Dazar’alor (Horde), provided you are at least level 50 and are not already on the introduction to Dragonflight quests. Once you have the Heart of Azeroth, make sure you keep upgrading it!

Unlocking World Quests in BFA

World Quests offer a dynamic and rewarding way to level up and gear up in BFA. To unlock them, you’ll need to:

1. Reach Level 50: This is a hard requirement.
2. Establish Footholds: Complete the initial stages of the War Campaign to establish footholds in the opposing faction’s zones.
3. Gain Reputation: Reach Friendly reputation with the three major Kul Tiras factions (if Alliance) or Zandalar factions (if Horde). Completing the “Uniting Kul Tiras” / “Uniting Zandalar” quest achieves this.

Flying in BFA Zones

Want to soar above the stunning landscapes of Kul Tiras and Zandalar? You’ll need to earn the “Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder, Part Two” achievement. This requires a combination of reputation grinding, exploration, and completing specific quests within the BFA zones. Be patient, it’s a journey!

Battle for Azeroth Campaign at Level 70

Even at level 70, diving into the Battle for Azeroth campaign is a great way to experience the story. As a seasoned veteran, your level won’t be an issue. You may need to relog or restart the game to get the opening quest, either from the command board or it will pop up.

Is Battle for Azeroth Worth Playing in 2024?

Absolutely! While it might not be the newest expansion, Battle for Azeroth offers a compelling storyline, beautiful zones, and plenty of content for both new and returning players. It’s a fantastic way to level alts, collect transmogs, and experience a significant chapter in World of Warcraft history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. I’m a new player. Can I start with Battle for Azeroth?

Yes! New players are directed to the Battle for Azeroth content to level from 1-60 before moving to the Dragonflight content. This allows a smoother introduction to the game and its mechanics.

2. I’m level 70. Will the BFA content be too easy?

Yes, at level 70, most of the BFA content will be significantly easier. However, you can still enjoy the story, collect transmogs, and complete achievements. Some players even purposely lower their item level for a better experience.

3. How do I get to Boralus or Dazar’alor?

Once you’ve accepted the initial BFA quest from the Hero’s Call Board or Warchief’s Command Board, you’ll be directed to a ship that will take you to the BFA continent. Follow the questline and the game will guide you.

4. What is Azerite Armor, and how do I get it?

Azerite Armor is a type of gear introduced in BFA that features special traits powered by your Heart of Azeroth. You can obtain it from various sources, including World Quests, Dungeons, Raids, and other activities. The higher the item level, the more likely it is to drop from sources with lockouts.

5. Can I still get Azerite traits on my gear?

While the Heart of Azeroth and Azerite traits are still available in the BFA zones, they are less impactful than they were during the expansion’s original run. In later expansions like Shadowlands and Dragonflight, the necklace functions only as a standard necklace granting only its stats. However, its full functionality is still intact while outside of the Shadowlands.

6. I’m having trouble with a specific BFA quest. Where can I find help?

There are several resources available:

• Wowhead: This website is a treasure trove of information on all things World of Warcraft. Look up the specific quest to find guides, tips, and comments from other players.
• In-Game Chat: Ask in general chat or trade chat for assistance. Many players are willing to help.
• Guildmates: If you’re in a guild, your guildmates can offer guidance and support.

7. I’m Alliance, and I want to unlock Zandalar. How do I do that?

As an Alliance player, sailing to Zandalar requires establishing footholds in the different zones through the Alliance War Campaign questline. This involves completing specific quests and contributing resources to your faction’s war effort. Right across from the portal room you’ll see a ship docked — the Wind’s Redemption — which is where you’ll need to go to start your alliance war campaign efforts.

8. I’m Horde, and I want to unlock Kul Tiras. How do I do that?

As an Horde player, sailing to Kul Tiras requires establishing footholds in the different zones through the Horde War Campaign questline. This involves completing specific quests and contributing resources to your faction’s war effort.

9. Can I skip the BFA content and go straight to the latest expansion?

Yes, you can choose to skip BFA content and head to the latest expansion. However, you might miss out on important story elements and lore that connect the expansions. If it’s your first time, it’s highly recommended.

10. Where do I pick up the BFA starting quest if I can’t find the board?

To begin the quest chain that leads into the scenario, see the guard next to the “Hero’s Call Board” in the Trade District of Stormwind for Alliance players. As Horde player you will find the Warchief’s Command Board at Orgrimmar.

11. Is Shadowlands part of Azeroth?

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is the eighth expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft, following Battle for Azeroth.

12. Can you fly in Azeroth?

Once you’ve completed Azeroth Pathfinder, Part two achievement you will be able to fly in all zones.

13. Why does BfA scale to 60?

Because new players still level up in BFA. They don’t get put in to chromie time for it, they level to 60 in the same world as us. So the content had to scale up to get them to 60.

14. Can you start BfA at level 10?

If your character is between level 10 and 60, check your quest log (default L) for the Battle for Azeroth banner. Under it you can find instructions for where you need to go next.

15. What is Max level for Heart of Azeroth?

The Heart of Azeroth no longer has a level cap. AP Level unlocks a new Minor slot at Level 75 and two new Perseverance slots at Levels 71 and 80. With this, the Heart of Azeroth progression effectively ends at Level 80.

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