Heroic Warfronts: Rallying Your Troops – How Many Do You Need?
The question on every aspiring war hero’s mind: How many do you need for a heroic warfront? Unlike their normal counterparts, Heroic Warfronts require a pre-made raid group of 10 to 20 players to participate. You can’t simply queue up solo and expect to be matched with others. Building a cohesive raid team is crucial for conquering these challenging encounters. Gear up, gather your allies, and prepare for epic battles!
Conquering Heroic Warfronts: A Comprehensive Guide
Heroic Warfronts are a fantastic piece of content that was introduced in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. They offer unique challenges and rewards, requiring teamwork and strategic coordination to overcome. Understanding the requirements, strategies, and rewards associated with Heroic Warfronts is essential for players looking to maximize their experience and gear up their characters. Let’s dive into the details.
The Importance of a Pre-Made Raid Group
The requirement of a pre-made raid group is a core element differentiating Heroic Warfronts from their normal versions. This design choice emphasizes teamwork, communication, and coordination. You can’t just rely on the random queue to assemble a functional group. You need to bring your own squad.
This means recruiting friends, guildmates, or using the Premade Groups finder to assemble your raid. A well-balanced group with tanks, healers, and DPS roles is highly recommended for the best chance of success. Communication is key: plan your strategy beforehand and adapt as needed during the battle.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Heroic Warfronts
Here are some frequently asked questions to help clarify any lingering doubts about Heroic Warfronts:
1. How do I unlock Heroic Warfront quests?
In order to access Heroic Warfront quests, you must first unlock normal Warfronts. If you faction change your character, you will need to redo the unlock for normal Warfronts on your new faction. So, get the basics done before attempting the Heroic version!
2. How do I join a Heroic Warfront?
To enter the Heroic Darkshore Warfront or Heroic Stromgarde Warfront, you will need to interact with the War Table in Boralus (Alliance) or in the Port of Zuldazar (Horde) with your raid group. Make sure everyone in your raid is present and ready before initiating the queue.
3. How do I do Heroic Warfronts in Shadowlands (or later expansions)?
While Warfronts were primarily a Battle for Azeroth feature, you can still access them in later expansions for transmog and other rewards. To unlock them, level a character to 50, complete a short, introductory quest line to each Warfront, and unlock World Quests.
4. What are the rewards for completing Heroic Warfronts?
Players who win a Heroic Warfront will be rewarded with high item level gear. During Battle for Azeroth, completing Heroic Warfront: The Battle for Stromgarde would reward a 425 item level set piece for either The Honorbound or 7th Legion. These items were competitive with the gear dropping from Heroic raids of that time.
5. Where can I spend my 7th Legion Service Medals (or equivalent)?
7th Legion Service Medals (Alliance) or Honorbound Service Medals (Horde) are awarded upon completion of World Quests, Assault quests, and battles in Warfronts. They are redeemable with a specific Provisioner for various items, including transmog gear, pets, and other cosmetic rewards. Check with the quartermaster to see what they have on offer.
6. How do I start the Darkshore Questline (Alliance)?
The questline begins once you log in for Patch 8.1, with Tyrande’s faithful owl, Dori’thur, giving you the quest On Whispered Winds, asking to meet Maiev and Shandris in Stormwind Keep. This quest is necessary to understand the lore context behind the Warfront.
7. How do you unlock Warfronts on alts?
To unlock access to the Warfronts feature on alts, you will need to level a character to 50 and complete a short, introductory quest line to each Warfront. You must do the quest lines with one character of each faction to unlock both Horde and Alliance Warfront access account-wide. After unlocking it once, alts can jump in.
8. Can you do Warfronts in later expansions like Dragonflight?
Yes! While the main story focus has shifted, Warfronts remain accessible for players seeking transmog, achievements, and a unique gameplay experience. You may need to backtrack and complete the relevant Battle for Azeroth content to unlock them initially. Class trial characters can be useful to bypass some of the requirements.
9. Why can’t I join the Battle for Darkshore?
A common issue is not having completed the pre-requisite quests. To get access to this quest, you’ll need to have completed the Night Warrior Ritual/Resurrecting the Night Elves storyline on at least one character. This storyline provides the narrative context for the battle.
10. How do I join the Arathi Warfront?
Unlocking Warfronts first requires your character to have unlocked World Quests in the relevant zones. Once this is done, you should be able to visit the docks of Kul Tiras (Alliance) or Zandalar (Horde) to start unlocking Warfronts.
11. Why am I not eligible for Heroic Warfronts?
In order to access Heroic Warfront quests, you must first unlock normal Warfronts. If you faction change your character, you will need to redo the unlock for normal Warfronts on your new faction. Make sure you’ve ticked all the boxes before assuming it’s a bug.
12. How do I start the Stromgarde Warfront?
The Warfront faction switch cycle dictates which faction controls the Arathi Highlands. The Alliance typically starts with ownership, but after the Horde contributes enough resources, they can launch an assault. After the Horde takes control, they gain access to a World Boss and rare spawns. Keep an eye on the War Table to see the current status.
13. How do you unlock the Horde in Darkshore Warfront?
To unlock access to the Warfronts feature, you will need to level a character to 50 and complete a short, introductory quest line to each Warfront. You must do the quest lines with one character of each faction to unlock both Horde and Alliance Warfront access account-wide.
14. What expansion is Darkshore Warfront from?
The “Battle for Darkshore” is a new Warfront in the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion, which was released with the latest patch “Tides of Vengeance”. It’s tied to the narrative and zones introduced in that expansion.
15. Are Warfronts beneficial for learning in game?
Yes, even though they are only there for transmog now, they are beneficial for learning in game. They can aid in leadership, team work, and communication. See more at the Games Learning Society, a great resource for exploring the educational potential of gaming. You can also visit GamesLearningSociety.org for more details.
Final Thoughts: Embrace the Challenge
Heroic Warfronts represent a significant challenge in World of Warcraft. The need for a pre-made raid group of 10-20 players underscores the importance of teamwork and coordination. While they might seem daunting at first, the rewards, both in terms of gear and the sense of accomplishment, are well worth the effort. So, gather your allies, strategize your approach, and conquer the Warfronts!