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Leveling guide for World of Warcraft Northrend from 68-80, covering zones like Borean Tundra, Howling Fjord, Dragonblight, and Storm Peaks.

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Leveling guide for World of Warcraft Northrend from 68-80, covering zones like Borean Tundra, Howling Fjord, Dragonblight, and Storm Peaks.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    At levels 68-72, take a boat from the SW Harbor to the Borean Tundra or from Menethil Harbor to the Howling Fjord. Zeppelins may also be available at Orgrimmar (Org) and Undercity (UC). Complete both of these starter zones.
  2. 2
    For levels 72-74, focus on Dragonblight, including content related to Naxxramas and the Wrathgate.
  3. 3
    Between levels 74-76, choose between Zul'Drak or starting with the Drakkuru quests in Grizzly Hills before moving to Zul'Drak.
  4. 4
    At levels 76-77, go to Sholazar Basin. You can optionally stay here until level 78.
  5. 5
    At level 78, travel to Storm Peaks. Some quests are available on the ground, but Cold Weather Flying (a type of flying mount skill) is required to progress further; otherwise, remain in Sholazar Basin. Alternatively, you can gain experience through battlegrounds (BG) using blue, crafted PvP gear, which also helps earn honor for level 80 PvP gear.
  6. 6
    From levels 79-80, focus on quests in Storm Peaks and Icecrown, which are only accessible via flight. Some blue-quality gear obtained here can serve as starting gear for level 80.
Tips
  • The starting quests in Howling Fjord and Borean Tundra offer good rewards, potentially providing a diverse pool of weapons if you complete both simultaneously.
  • Unlike Outland, nearly all zones in Northrend are likely necessary to reach level 80.
  • Grizzly Hills is the easiest zone to skip; some players have reached level 80 without completing all quests there.
  • As of a recent patch, Alterac Valley provides a good amount of experience (XP), though less than the initial BG XP. It remains a viable option if you enjoy PvP.
  • Rewards from Azeroth raids are not considered worth the time investment for leveling.
  • The Shattered Sun Offensive factions and content in Outland are also not recommended for leveling.

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