Where Do I Queue For Timewalking in World of Warcraft?
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The allure of revisiting classic dungeons and raids in World of Warcraft, with the promise of current-era rewards, makes Timewalking a highly anticipated event. But where exactly do you go to join the fun? This article will provide a definitive guide on where and how to queue for Timewalking dungeons and raids, along with answers to frequently asked questions.
The Direct Answer: How to Queue for Timewalking
The primary way to queue for Timewalking Dungeons is through the Group Finder. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Open the Group Finder: Press the “I” key (by default) to open the Group Finder interface.
- Navigate to the Dungeon Finder: On the left-hand side of the Group Finder, click on the “Dungeon Finder” tab, usually the first option.
- Select “Random Timewalking Dungeon”: In the drop-down menu labeled “Dungeon,” select the option “Random Timewalking Dungeon”. This option only appears when a Timewalking event is active.
- Click “Find Group”: This will add you to the queue for a random Timewalking dungeon. You will be placed in a group with four other players.
For Timewalking Raids, the process is slightly different:
- Assemble a Group: You need to manually form a raid group of 10 to 30 people.
- Travel to Shattrath City: The raid leader must travel to Shattrath City, which is located in Outland (accessible via portals in major cities).
- Find Vormu: Once in Shattrath, locate the NPC Vormu. She stands near Cupri, at the center of the city.
- Speak to Vormu: The raid leader must speak to Vormu to queue the raid group for the Timewalking Raid.
It’s important to note that Timewalking events are not always active. They typically occur for a week every three weeks and rotate through different expansions. The Group Finder will only have the “Random Timewalking Dungeon” option available during these active periods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Timewalking and why should I do it?
Timewalking Events allow you to experience classic dungeons and raids with a group, offering current-era rewards. Your gear is scaled down to the dungeon’s original level, and the loot you receive will be scaled up to your current level. These events provide a great way to earn powerful gear, mounts, and transmog appearances while reliving old content. You’ll also gain a 50% bonus to reputation with factions associated with the featured expansion.
2. What are the level requirements for Timewalking?
To queue for Timewalking Dungeons, your character must be level 45 or higher. This requirement was changed from level 60 in Patch 10.1.7. For Timewalking Raids, your characters need to be at the same minimum level.
3. Do I need a specific item level to queue for Timewalking?
Yes, for Timewalking Dungeons, your character must be at item level 180 or higher, if your character is not boosted.
4. Why can’t I queue for Timewalking despite being eligible?
Several reasons can prevent you from queuing:
- Boosted Character Lock: If you have recently boosted your character, there is a 24 to 48-hour lockout before you can queue for Timewalking or Holiday dungeons.
- Level Requirement: Double check your character’s level is at least 45.
- Item Level Requirement: Ensure your equipment is at least item level 180 or higher.
- Inactive Event: The Timewalking event may not currently be active.
- Old Content Locks: There can be a 48 hour lock on older content.
5. How often do Timewalking Events occur?
Timewalking Events typically happen once every three weeks and last for 7 days.
6. What Timewalking Raids are available?
Timewalking Raids are renewed raids from past expansions, including The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, and Cataclysm. One raid is available during the Timewalking events associated with one of these expansions.
7. What is the difficulty of Timewalking Raids?
The difficulty of Timewalking Raids is similar to the current Normal raid difficulty, providing a moderate challenge with valuable rewards.
8. Can I solo Timewalking dungeons?
While Timewalking dungeons are designed for a 5-player group, it is possible for skilled players with good gear to solo certain Timewalking Dungeons, especially if their character is highly optimized. Soloing requires significant knowledge of your class, and dungeon mechanics, and gear.
9. What is Chromie Time and how does it relate to Timewalking?
Chromie Time is a leveling system that allows players who have reached level 60 on at least one character to level subsequent characters in a different expansion. While leveling in a selected Timewalking campaign using Chromie Time, you cannot queue for Timewalking Raids. Chromie Time provides more leveling options but limits your ability to experience the current Timewalking event.
10. Can I access Timewalking Raids while leveling with Chromie Time?
No, while under the effects of Chromie Time, you cannot enter Timewalking Raids. You must disable Chromie Time by speaking to Chromie in your faction’s capital city (Stormwind or Orgrimmar) before entering Timewalking raids.
11. How do I access Chromie Time?
You unlock Chromie Time after reaching level 60 on one character, and completing the required intro quests in the Battle for Azeroth zones. This allows any subsequent characters to choose which expansion they want to level through, including dungeons from that expansion.
12. Are Timewalking vendors available all the time?
Timewalking vendors are not available all the time. They are NPCs that only appear during Timewalking events. As the event rotates through different expansions, you’ll need to track down a different vendor in a different location each time. The vendor sells special items that are only available during the timewalking event.
13. Why can’t I queue for Dragonflight Dungeons?
Level 60 characters who own Dragonflight cannot queue for random dungeons; once they level to 61, they can queue for Dragonflight dungeons. Also If you used a level boost on your character, you cannot queue for Timewalking or Holiday dungeons for 24 hours.
14. Where can I find Chromie?
Chromie is located in the northernmost end of Stormwind City. You’ll find her near a large piece of Deathwing’s Hide/Armor. In Orgrimmar, she’s located near the Valley of Strength, next to the auction houses.
15. Can new players participate in Timewalking events?
New players cannot use Chromie Time to select an old expansion while leveling their first character until that character reaches level 60 and completes the Battle for Azeroth zones. However, once they’ve done this, subsequent characters can participate in both the Chromie leveling system and Timewalking events.
By understanding the proper procedures for queuing and considering the requirements and limitations, you can make the most of Timewalking events, earning valuable rewards and experiencing classic content. Remember to check the active Timewalking event weekly to ensure you’re not missing out on any of the fun.