Travel Plans ( TRAV123 )

Master travel in World of Warcraft! Learn how to get from Stormwind to Darnassus, Ironforge, and The Exodar, and how Horde races connect to Orgrimmar and Thunder Bluff.

Hey there! So you're diving into World of Warcraft and wondering how to get around, especially when you're starting out? Don't sweat it, it can be a little confusing at first with all the different races and cities. Let's break down how to hop between the major hubs so you can start training in all those weapon skills!

If you're playing a Human, you'll kick things off near Stormwind. This city is super important because it's connected to Ironforge, the home of Dwarves and Gnomes, by a handy tram. Just hop on that when you're ready to visit them.

Now, for the Night Elves, they're chilling to the west. To get to their starting area, you'll need to catch a ship from the SW Harbor. Look for the one on the left-most dock. If you're starting as a Night Elf in Auberdine, there's a ship that can take you back to Stormwind Harbor. Once you're in Auberdine, whether you're Human or Gnome, you can take another ship to Rut'theran Village (or 'Rut' for short). From there, just step into the red portal, and bam! You're in the Night Elf capital, Darnassus. And if you're aiming for The Exodar, there's another ship waiting at the very end of the dock.

The cool thing is, once you reach any of these major racial cities, you can pretty much access all the others. And trust me, you'll want to visit each major city's weapon trainer to learn all the weapon types you can. You'll usually find these trainers hanging out near weapon shops or in areas related to battlegrounds.

Alright, let's switch gears to the Horde side. Forsaken players start near the Undercity. From there, a zeppelin is your ticket to and from Orgrimmar, the Orc capital. Getting to Thunder Bluff, the home of the Tauren, is a bit more of a trek. Your main options are to take a flight path from Orgrimmar or, if you're feeling adventurous, hoof it on foot. While I think there's a zeppelin route from Orgrimmar to Thunder Bluff now, some players might still have to make the journey on foot. It takes a little while, but it's not overly dangerous.

One last thing that's super useful for everyone, no matter your faction, is the portal system. All factions have portals near their mage trainers that lead to the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands. This portal is your gateway to Outland, but remember, you'll need to be level 58 before you can step through it.