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What You Need Before Dragonflight: A Comprehensive Guide to Prepare for Adventure

Ready to take flight into the Dragon Isles? The release of World of Warcraft: Dragonflight marks a new era for Azeroth, introducing a vast new zone, the Dracthyr Evoker class, and a host of new challenges. But before you set foot on the dragon-filled shores, it’s essential to prepare. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of what you need to know and do before diving into the new expansion, ensuring you’re ready for adventure from the moment it launches.

Essential Preparations Before Dragonflight

To embark on your Dragonflight journey, you primarily need three things:

A Level 60 Character: Your character must have reached at least level 60 to begin the Dragonflight intro questline. This questline, which starts in Stormwind or Orgrimmar, will lead you to the Dragon Isles.
The Dragonflight Expansion: Unlike previous expansions, World of Warcraft itself is not sold separately. Instead, you purchase the latest expansion, which is currently Dragonflight. This expansion purchase also includes access to all the previous expansion content up to level 60 with your monthly subscription or game time purchase.
An Active World of Warcraft Subscription: To access the game and all its content, you need an active subscription or game time. This is the standard for playing World of Warcraft and remains the same for Dragonflight.

Character Preparation Checklist

Beyond the core requirements, consider these preparation steps for a smooth start:

Clear Out Your Bags: Inventory space is precious. Dispose of old gear, unused items, and anything else you don’t need to free up as much bag space as possible.
Clear Out Your Quest Log: Similar to bag space, a cluttered quest log can hinder your progression. Complete or abandon outdated quests to streamline your questing experience.
Set Up Leveling Talents: Familiarize yourself with the talent system changes and set up a leveling talent build appropriate for your class and play style.
Complete the Intro Questline: This brief questline will kick off your journey to the Dragon Isles. Make sure you complete it so you’re on the main quest track when you arrive.
Be in Position: Upon the launch of the expansion, ensure you are logged in and standing in Stormwind or Orgrimmar, ready to begin the expansion intro quest.

Technical Requirements

World of Warcraft®: The base game must be installed.
Internet connection: A stable internet connection is crucial to playing online.
Battle.net® Account: You need a valid Battle.net account.
Battle.net® desktop app: Make sure you have the Battle.net desktop app installed and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions About Preparing for Dragonflight

1. Do I Need to Buy World of Warcraft Before Dragonflight?

No, you don’t need to buy the base game of World of Warcraft. The World of Warcraft base game is now included with an active subscription. You only need to purchase the latest expansion, which is currently Dragonflight.

2. Do I Need to Play Shadowlands Before Dragonflight?

No, you don’t need to own or play through the Shadowlands expansion to purchase and play Dragonflight. However, if you don’t own Shadowlands, with a subscription you can now play all content from the base game up to level 60.

3. Will Shadowlands be Free After Dragonflight?

Yes, with the launch of Dragonflight, the Shadowlands expansion has become part of the base game and is included in a monthly subscription. You no longer need to purchase the expansion separately to play through its content.

4. Should I Start Dragonflight at Level 58?

No, you cannot start the Dragonflight questline at level 58. Your character must be at least level 60 to begin the introductory quest. The intro questline is relatively short and available in Stormwind for Alliance and Orgrimmar for Horde players.

5. What Happens if I Don’t Buy Dragonflight?

If you don’t purchase the Dragonflight expansion, you will not be able to access the new content, the Dragon Isles, or continue playing the Dracthyr Evoker class once the trial period ends. You will only be able to access content from previous expansions up to level 60.

6. Can I Start Dragonflight Before Level 60?

No, your character must be level 60 to start the Dragonflight intro questline. Once your character reaches this level, the quest will become available in Stormwind or Orgrimmar.

7. What is the Easiest Character to Play in Dragonflight?

While ease of play is subjective, some of the easiest DPS classes and specs in Dragonflight are considered to be:
* Beast Mastery Hunter
* Frost Mage
* Devastation Evoker
* Fury Warrior
* Havoc Demon Hunter
* Retribution Paladin
* Destruction Warlock
* Outlaw Rogue

8. What PC Specs Do I Need for Dragonflight?

Here are the recommended specs for Dragonflight:
* Memory: 16 GB
* Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
* CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K
* File Size: 128 GB
* OS: Windows 10

9. How Much is a WoW Subscription per Month?

In the United States, the standard monthly subscription cost for World of Warcraft is $14.99 USD. There are discounts for multi-month subscriptions.

10. What Do I Do When Dragonflight Starts?

When Dragonflight launches, you will begin by gathering Artisans, Explorers, and Scholars for the expedition to the Dragon Isles. After speaking to Kodethi and Archmage Khadgar, you will get the “To the Dragon Isles!” quest and must travel to the zeppelin tower outside of Orgrimmar (for Horde) to take the zeppelin to the Dragon Isles.

11. Do I Need to Do the Dragonflight Questline?

Yes, while there are many ways to gain experience, you must complete the main questline of the expansion to progress through the story and unlock all content.

12. Do I Get All Expansions If I Buy Dragonflight?

No, you do not get all expansions when you purchase Dragonflight. The base game and all previous expansions are included with an active subscription or game time. When you buy the Dragonflight expansion you are buying access to all content from the prior expansions up to level 60 and access to all the new content included in the expansion itself.

13. Do I Get a Free Month If I Buy Dragonflight?

The Epic Edition of Dragonflight comes with 30 days of game time, which is immediately added to your account upon purchase. However, this game time cannot be paused or stopped.

14. Do I Have to Buy Dragonflight to Play Dracthyr?

Yes, you must upgrade your account with the Dragonflight expansion to continue playing your Dracthyr Evoker once the trial period for the class ends.

15. How Long Does it Take to Level from 1 to 70 in Dragonflight?

The time to level from 1 to 70 in Dragonflight can vary greatly, typically ranging from 2 to 15 hours. Dungeon grinding remains one of the fastest methods of leveling.

Conclusion

Preparing for Dragonflight is crucial for a smooth and enjoyable experience. By ensuring you meet the basic requirements, clean up your character, and familiarize yourself with the new features, you’ll be ready to soar into the Dragon Isles when the expansion goes live. Get ready for adventure, heroes, for the dragons are calling!

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