Where to Begin Your Dragonflight Adventure Mode: A Comprehensive Guide
The thrill of exploring the Dragon Isles doesn’t have to be limited to your main character. Blizzard’s Adventure Mode in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight offers a streamlined way for your alternate characters (alts) to experience the expansion’s content, skipping some of the initial hurdles and getting them straight into the action. But how exactly do you unlock and start this valuable leveling option? Let’s dive in.
Understanding Dragonflight Adventure Mode
Adventure Mode is designed to facilitate the leveling process for your alts within the Dragon Isles. Once unlocked, it bypasses the need to replay the full campaign storyline on each new character, making the journey from level 60 to 70 much more efficient.
The Key to Unlocking Adventure Mode
The key to unlocking Adventure Mode lies in the progress of your main character. Specifically:
- Level 68 Requirement: Your main character must reach level 68. This isn’t a hard cap for alts to start the content, but a requirement for unlocking Adventure Mode.
- Campaign Completion: Your main character needs to complete the full campaign storyline for each of the four major zones of the Dragon Isles: The Waking Shores, Ohn’ahran Plains, The Azure Span, and Thaldraszus.
Once these two conditions are met, Adventure Mode will be available for all your alts. You’ll know it’s unlocked when your alt is able to pick up an alternate starting quest.
How to Initiate Adventure Mode on an Alt
Once the conditions are met, starting Adventure Mode on your alt is straightforward:
- Level 60+ Character: First, ensure your alt is at least level 60, the minimum level to start content on the Dragon Isles.
- The Intro Quest: Log in with your alt and start the Dragonflight intro questline in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. This short initial questline involves recruiting troops and boarding a ship to the Dragon Isles, which is common for all characters on the first trip.
- The “Adventuring in the Dragon Isles” Quest: As you complete a few of the initial quests in the Waking Shores, specifically starting from the dock, you’ll be presented with a quest called “Adventuring in the Dragon Isles”. This quest is given by Sendrax.
- Scouting Map Activation: Accept and complete this quest, which will lead you to a scouting map located at (76.5, 34.2) in The Waking Shores. Activating this map officially unlocks Adventure Mode on this alt.
Once this process is complete, your alt is free to explore the Dragon Isles, undertaking quests and leveling without having to repeat the main campaign. The world is open and the focus is on engaging with the side content available in all the areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the level requirements to start Dragonflight?
Your character needs to be at least level 60 to start the Dragonflight intro questline. Although some players may reach the initial quest zone at level 58, it’s generally recommended to wait until level 60 to avoid early difficulties.
2. Where do I begin the initial Dragonflight questline?
The introductory Dragonflight questline begins in your faction’s capital city: Stormwind for the Alliance and Orgrimmar for the Horde.
3. How quickly can I unlock Dragonriding?
Dragonriding is unlocked relatively early in the Dragonflight experience, around 30 minutes after starting in the Waking Shores. After completing a short introductory questline, you’ll receive your first Dragon Isles Drake and access to initial Dragonriding skills.
4. Do I need to finish the entire Dragonflight campaign to unlock Adventure Mode for my alts?
Yes, your main character must complete the main campaign storyline in all four zones of the Dragon Isles to unlock Adventure Mode for alts.
5. What is the fastest way to level alts in Dragonflight?
Using Adventure Mode along with engaging in side quests and world events is the most efficient way to level your alts.
6. Can I level past 60 without Dragonflight?
No, you cannot level past 60 without owning the Dragonflight expansion. Make sure your account is upgraded to enable continued leveling.
7. How long does it take to reach level 70 in Dragonflight?
The time to reach level 70 in Dragonflight can vary, but with an efficient leveling path in place, it can take around 4 hours. Casual players may take 2-15 hours to reach the level cap.
8. What is the maximum level in Dragonflight?
The maximum level in the Dragonflight expansion is level 70.
9. Is Dragonflight a good expansion for beginners?
Yes, Dragonflight is considered beginner-friendly. It’s a great expansion for new players, especially because of the return of the iconic Dragonflights.
10. What are the requirements to start Dragonflight dungeons?
For leveling and Normal difficulty dungeons, you need to be level 60 or above. For Heroic, Mythic, and Mythic+ modes, you must be level 70.
11. Where can I learn regular mount riding skills?
In Dragonflight, you automatically learn mount riding skills upon reaching the appropriate level. You do not need to visit a mount trainer or pay gold to learn these skills.
12. What happens if my character is level 60 and cannot gain experience?
If your level 60 character isn’t gaining experience, your World of Warcraft account likely isn’t upgraded to Dragonflight. You’ll need to purchase the expansion.
13. Can I start Dragonflight at level 59?
No, your character needs to be at least level 60 to begin the Dragonflight intro questline.
14. How do I get to the Broken Isles in Dragonflight?
You can travel to the Broken Isles using the portal room in your capital city. Take the portal to Azsuna, then you can fly to Dalaran.
15. Where can I start the Shadowlands campaign in Dragonflight?
You can start the Shadowlands campaign by talking to Chromie, located near the Orgrimmar or Stormwind Embassy. Select “The Realms of Death” to begin the quest “Shadowlands: A Chilling Summons”.
By understanding these steps and frequently asked questions, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying the Dragon Isles with all your characters, and efficiently use Adventure Mode to enjoy your leveling experience. Happy adventures in Dragonflight!