Up front: today the WoW Forever beta stops at level 30, and nobody can play from 30 to 40 yet. This guide is prepared for when Blizzard raises the cap: it collects which zones and dungeons fit this stretch, what is new and what we do not know. Everything comes from the beta client and what has already been published; it is not a quest-by-quest route and nothing has been verified in game. We will update it as soon as the cap goes up.
Before this stretch, the 20 to 30 guide; the whole route to 60 is in the 1-60 guide.
In short: from 30 to 40 both factions share zones: Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Desolace, Stranglethorn Vale, Thousand Needles (to finish it) and, from about 35-36, the new zone Riverglades and Dustwallow Marsh. Dungeons: Scarlet Monastery, Razorfen Downs, Gnomeregan, Razorfen Kraul, Uldaman and the new The Drowned City (35-40) and Krol'dok Stronghold (40-45).
What changes in this stretch
| What | When | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Talents | Level 40 | You reach 31 points (one per level from 10). With the Legacy perk Talented at max rank you pull 5 points forward and have 36, but the cap stays at 51. Plan it in the calculator |
| Dual specialization | Level 40 | According to Blizzard, it arrives at level 40 (classes explained) |
| Mount | Level 40 in Classic | Unconfirmed for Forever: we have no data of our own or from Blizzard, so we do not assume it |
| Legacy system | From 25 | Already open by now: how to earn the points |
Quests: nothing new to recommend here
The Forever database has no new quests between levels 31 and 59: the ones listed in this stretch are the usual Classic quests. So, unlike the earlier guides, there is no table of quests with new gear; what Forever changes at these levels is the new zones and dungeons. If that changes when the cap rises, we will cover it in quests.
Zones from 30 to 40
Levels come from our zone pages and the client map; the client does not give the exact range of each zone, so treat them as a guide. Both factions can play every zone in the table.
| Zone | Levels | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Alterac Mountains | 27-39 | |
| Arathi Highlands | 30-40 | Both factions have their own camp |
| Desolace | 30-40 | |
| Thousand Needles | 24-35 | To finish it if you come from the Horde |
| Stranglethorn Vale | 30-44 | The long zone of the stretch; you come back to it in the next one |
| Riverglades | 35-45 | New Forever zone, with its own dungeon (Krol'dok Stronghold) |
| Dustwallow Marsh | 36-43 | Theramore for the Alliance |
| Badlands, Swamp of Sorrows | 36-45 |
Exactly which zone, dungeon and reward fits your level, class and faction is calculated by What should I do at my level? and the map shows them. The shortcuts from earlier guides still apply: the Cozy Sleeping Bag, crafted food, grouping up and camping.
The route, step by step
Worked out from the quests in Wowhead's Forever database (beta client): for your faction, the zones with the most quests at these levels, in the order they come up. "Quests" is how many your faction has between those levels in the zone; the town is where you pick up most of them. It is not a quest-by-quest route: nobody has published one with Forever data yet.
Forever's new zones for these levels (Riverglades, Mount Hyjal, Shen'dralas) have no quests in the database yet because the beta doesn't reach them: they'll join the route once they're playable.
Alliance
| Step | Level | Zone | Where to pick up quests | Quests | New quests with gear | Dungeon in the zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30-35 | Duskwood | Darkshire (flight) | 26 | — | — |
| 2 | 30-32 | Ashenvale | Astranaar (flight) | 23 | — | Blackfathom Deeps (20-34) |
| 3 | 30-33 | Wetlands | Menethil Harbor (flight) | 33 | Bloom of the Heavens (29) | — |
| 4 | 32-37 | Hillsbrad Foothills | Southshore (flight) | 15 | — | — |
| 5 | 35-38 | Dustwallow Marsh | Theramore Isle | 27 | — | — |
| 6 | 33-40 | Stranglethorn Vale | Rebel Camp, Booty Bay (flight) | 61 | — | — |
| 7 | 33-40 | Desolace | Nijel's Point (flight) | 48 | — | Maraudon (40-58) |
| 8 | 35-40 | Arathi Highlands | Refuge Pointe (flight) | 26 | — | — |
Horde
| Step | Level | Zone | Where to pick up quests | Quests | New quests with gear | Dungeon in the zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30-40 | Hillsbrad Foothills | Tarren Mill (flight) | 20 | — | — |
| 2 | 30-38 | Thousand Needles | Freewind Post (flight) | 47 | — | — |
| 3 | 35-38 | Dustwallow Marsh | Brackenwall Village (flight) | 26 | — | — |
| 4 | 35-39 | Swamp of Sorrows | Stonard (flight) | 9 | — | — |
| 5 | 33-40 | Desolace | Shadowprey Village (flight) | 45 | — | Maraudon (40-58) |
| 6 | 34-40 | Stranglethorn Vale | Grom'gol Base Camp, Booty Bay (flight) | 50 | — | — |
| 7 | 34-40 | Arathi Highlands | Hammerfall (flight) | 35 | — | — |
| 8 | 37-40 | Badlands | Kargath (flight) | 15 | — | Uldaman (38-53) |
Dungeons from 30 to 45
| Dungeon | Levels | New in Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Monastery | 29-48 | No |
| Gnomeregan | 24-40 | No |
| Razorfen Kraul | 24-40 | No |
| Razorfen Downs | 33-47 | No |
| The Drowned City | 35-40 | Yes |
| Uldaman | 38-53 | No |
| Krol'dok Stronghold | 40-45 | Yes |
The levels of the Classic dungeons are the beta client's; the two new ones use Blizzard's official levels. Today the Classic ones are open in the beta (with the jump to 30, Blizzard also opened Razorfen Downs and Uldaman), but the two new ones, The Drowned City and Krol'dok Stronghold, are not yet. We do not have confirmed bosses or loot for The Drowned City or Krol'dok Stronghold yet: their pages say so. To see which classes cover tank, healer and crowd control in a five-player group, use the group planner.
What we still do not know
- When the cap goes above 30 and to what: Blizzard has not given a date.
- A verified quest-by-quest route from 30 to 40 for Forever. When a reliable one exists, we will link it.
- Bosses and loot for The Drowned City and Krol'dok Stronghold.
- The level 40 mount in Forever and what it costs.
Your class guide
Every class has a guide with its talents explained in order, how each spec plays and useful macros: Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman, Mage, Warlock, Druid. Gear by level, in the BiS.
Frequently asked questions
Can you level from 30 to 40 in the WoW Forever beta?
Not yet: the beta cap has been level 30 since October 1. This guide is preparation for when Blizzard raises it.
Where do you level from 30 to 40 in WoW Forever?
In Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Desolace and Stranglethorn Vale, finishing Thousand Needles; from about 35-36, in the new zone Riverglades and Dustwallow Marsh. The levels are approximate.
Are there new quests from 30 to 40 in Forever?
No: the Forever database has no new quests between levels 31 and 59. What is new in this stretch is the Riverglades zone and the dungeons The Drowned City and Krol'dok Stronghold.
How many talent points do I have at level 40?
31 points (one per level from 10), or 36 if you take the Legacy perk Talented to max rank. The total talent cap is 51.
