Why Isn’t Timewalking Working? A Comprehensive Guide to Troubleshooting

Timewalking, the popular World of Warcraft feature that allows players to revisit past dungeons and raids, can sometimes be frustratingly inaccessible. If you’re encountering issues with Timewalking not working, there are several potential reasons. The most common culprits include incorrect character level, insufficient item level, restrictions on boosted characters and Dracthyr, and even failing to meet the requirements for Chromie Time. Let’s break down these issues to help you get back into the past!

The core problem often stems from one or more of the following:

• Level Requirement: You must be at least level 60 to queue for Timewalking dungeons. While some reports mentioned the level requirement changing to level 45 with the Fury Incarnate update, current game requirements confirm the minimum is level 60.
• Item Level Requirement: Even if you’re level 60 or higher, you also need a minimum item level of 180 to queue for Timewalking dungeons. Without this, the Timewalking option will not appear in your dungeon finder.
• Boosted Characters and Dracthyr Restrictions: Characters that have been recently level-boosted or are Dracthyr characters face special limitations. These characters often cannot access dungeons and raids from older expansions, effectively barring them from Timewalking.
• Shadowlands Quest Lockout: If you’ve started the Shadowlands questline or are already in the Shadowlands content, this can sometimes interfere with Chromie Time, and potentially lock you out of the necessary prerequisites for Timewalking.
• Chromie Time and Battle for Azeroth: To properly utilize Chromie Time, you must have leveled at least one character through the Battle for Azeroth expansion to reach level 60. Failing to do so may also restrict Timewalking access.
• Hidden Item Level Requirement: There is also a hidden requirement for Timewalking to show in the Dungeon Finder which requires your character to have an item level of 174+. This is often an issue for players that have freshly hit level 60 and have yet to obtain level appropriate gear.
• Recent Level Boost: Characters that have been recently boosted are subject to a 24 hour penalty and will be unable to enter any older expansion dungeons, including Timewalking, during this period.
• Weekly Timer: Timewalking events only occur once every three weeks and last for 7 days. If there is no ongoing Timewalking event, you will not see the option in your group finder.

By checking these points, you should be able to diagnose why Timewalking isn’t working for you. Now let’s dive into some Frequently Asked Questions that may further clarify issues and options you have when running Timewalking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Level is Timewalking Unlocked?

Timewalking is accessible for characters level 60 and above, but it does require a minimum item level of 180. While some sources suggest a level 45 unlock after the Fury Incarnate update, the current requirements are 60.

What are the Minimum Requirements for Timewalking?

To participate in Timewalking dungeons, your character must be level 60 or higher and have a minimum item level of 180. Additionally, you should ensure that your character isn’t recently boosted or a Dracthyr still in the introduction quests and that a Timewalking event is active.

How Do I Access Timewalking Dungeons?

You can access Timewalking dungeons through the Group Finder (default hotkey “I”). In the Dungeon & Raids tab, look for a drop-down menu in the Dungeon section, where you’ll find the “Random Timewalking Dungeon” option during an active event.

How do I Start a Timewalking Campaign?

Chromie Time is what enables you to access the older expansion content. To begin a Timewalking campaign, you first need a character that has leveled through the Battle for Azeroth content and reached level 60. Then you can use any other character to talk to Chromie to pick a Timewalking timeline. Timewalking is not directly the campaign however, Timewalking is the dungeons and raids within those older expansions.

Why Is Timewalking Not Showing Up in the Dungeon Finder?

Timewalking might not be showing up in the Dungeon Finder for a few reasons:

• Your character isn’t level 60.
• Your character’s item level is below 180.
• You are on a recently boosted character that is currently under the 24 hour penalty.
• You are playing a Dracthyr that has not completed the introduction questline.
• There is no Timewalking Event currently active.

Can You Solo Timewalking Dungeons?

While technically possible, it’s not the intended gameplay. Most Timewalking dungeons are designed for a 5-player group, so soloing them may prove challenging. However, skilled players can solo certain timewalking dungeons utilizing advanced game mechanics. Keep in mind this is an advanced technique.

Can You Raid in Timewalking?

Yes, Timewalking raids are a feature. You need a group of 10-30 players to participate in these raids. You can find groups through the Group Finder or with help of your guild.

How Do Legendaries Work in Timewalking?

Shadowlands powers, including legendaries, conduits, and covenant abilities, do not function in Timewalking dungeons, with the exception of Shadowlands Timewalking. The powers from Battle for Azeroth such as Azerite armor and essences, are also disabled during Timewalking.

Why Is Chromie Time Not Working?

Chromie Time is primarily for leveling alts. It can be inaccessible for players who have already leveled through a specific content path. You can only use Chromie Time if you haven’t begun the Shadowlands questline. Also you need to have finished the “Nation Divided” questline (Alliance).

Why Can’t I Timewalk With Chromie?

Chromie Time is for levelling alts through older expansions after you have leveled a character through Battle for Azeroth content and reached level 60. If you haven’t done this, you’ll be restricted from using Chromie Time, and thereby from using many of the game modes that it unlocks.

Can You Timewalk at Level 70?

Yes, you can do the weekly Timewalking quest at level 70. Visit any callboard to pick it up. The Timewalking raids and dungeons rotate on a weekly basis.

Does Timewalking Give XP?

Yes, Timewalking offers more XP than normal dungeons, especially with the bonus XP buff provided during the event. This makes it an excellent way to level characters from 60-70.

Can You Turn Off Timewalking?

Yes, you can return to the normal timeline by talking to Chromie and asking to go back to the present, This will remove the Timewalking campaign buffs, and return you to your current expansion timeline.

Which Chromie Time Is Fastest?

The Warlords of Draenor expansion is widely considered the fastest for leveling through Chromie Time. Second in popularity to this is Legion, for the amount of quests available during it.

How Long Does Timewalking Last?

A Timewalking event lasts for 7 days and typically occurs once every three weeks, so keep an eye on the in game calendar for the events as they become available.

By addressing these points and understanding the requirements for Timewalking, you should be able to resolve most issues and enjoy the rewards and experiences this unique feature provides.