RaceHumanA Human Paladin can recover from a messy pull, provided there's mana left to heal. Follow Northshire and Elwynn into Westfall, Loch Modan, Redridge, Duskwood, and the Wetlands. You'll unlock resurrection through the Human quest chain from 12, pick up a class shield, and work toward Verigan's Fist. The longer group trips are optional, with healing gear and useful purchases marked along the route.
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Righteous Fury buff after changing roles. A damage meter alone does not show who an enemy is attacking.Small things about your route, mobs, mana, and speed that add up to hours over a whole leveling run
Start with Northshire and Elwynn, then Westfall, Ironforge and Loch Modan, Redridge, Duskwood, and the Wetlands. You'll return to Stormwind at 30. Optional chapters can be skipped independently. The class shield and full hammer chain share a separate optional trip.
Choose your build and point order for 10-30
Your first point arrives at 10, and you'll have 21 by 30. I'd pick Retribution with a two-hander for solo quests. If you're tanking, bring a one-hander and shield. If you're healing, keep an Intellect set and water. All four point orders follow the Forever tree after Blizzard's November 2 changes. Your trainers are Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker in Stormwind and Brandur Ironhammer in Ironforge.
Benediction. Seals, Judgement, 
Holy Strike, and blessings eventually cost 10% less. 
Improved Judgement then lets you judge every 8 seconds. At 20-22, 
Sanctified Judgement refunds 60% of your seal's cost whenever you judge, which makes the seal and Judgement cycle almost mana-neutral. Fewer drinking stops. That's the main attraction.
Seal of Command at 23 for a slow two-hander (speed 3.0 or slower). At 24-25, 
Pursuit of Justice adds +15% run speed, a nice improvement while you're still walking everywhere. At 26, 
Sacred Arbiter boosts Holy Strike by 20% and refreshes Judgements on the target. At 27-29, 
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization adds 6% Physical and Holy damage with a two-hander. At 30, 
Vengeance raises your damage after a crit and stacks up to five times.
Improved Seals, so the seals don't get that damage bonus. Keep your weapon reasonably current.Pursuit of Justice at 20-21 and delay Sanctified Judgement. I'd keep the order shown if drinking is what slows you down. Remember that Seal of Command requires its own talent point.
Unsealed Wrath opens with your 31st point in it, so you don't need a reset just to reach that talent.
Benediction 5/5
Improved Judgement 2/2
Conviction 3/3
Sanctified Judgement 3/3
Seal of Command 1/1
Pursuit of Justice 2/2
Sacred Arbiter 1/1
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 3/3
Vengeance 1/3
Holy Conduit, then 9 into Retribution. Method and Wowhead's level 20 overview suggested a similar start, and on November 2 Holy Conduit moved to Holy.
Divine Strength adds +10% Strength and Improved Seals 5/5 boosts seals and Judgements by +15%. You get damage earlier than the main build. Follow with Benediction at 20-24 to ease the mana cost. At 25-26, Holy Conduit, which sits in Holy since November 2, makes 
Consecration and 
Exorcism cost 40% less. You can try 3-4 mobs together if your health and mana can handle them.Seal of Command or Vengeance in this order, and you'll drink more than the main build before 18. Wowhead stops recommending the Holy detour for damage at 30. I'd choose it for the early stretch, not expect it to stay ahead forever.
Divine Strength 5/5
Improved Seals 5/5Benediction 5/5
Holy Conduit 2/2Improved Judgement 2/2Conviction 1/3Sanctified Judgement 1/3
Holy Shield at 30. You'll need a shield equipped.
Redoubt raises your block chance after a hit, and 
Precision adds 3% hit at 15-17. At 20-21, 
Shield Specialization adds 30% to the shield's block value and returns 4% mana on a block, at most once every 3 seconds. At 22, 
Templar's Bulwark gives an absorb equal to your health for 8 seconds, and 
Sacred Duty at 18-19 shortens its cooldown. At 25-27, Improved Righteous Fury cuts all damage you take by 9% while Righteous Fury is on. At 28, 
Swift Judgement unleashes your seal without touching the Judgement cooldown. At 30, Holy Shield gives +30% block for 10 seconds and deals Holy damage on every block.
Large Round Shield for early tanking. For a one-hander, Corina Steele in Goldshire sells 
Cudgel from 2, and you already know Maces. Later, compare Loch Modan rewards with what you're using. The class shield Bastion of Stormwind comes from defending the farm.
Redoubt 5/5
Precision 3/3
Sacred Duty 2/2
Shield Specialization 2/2
Templar's Bulwark 1/1
Toughness 2/5
Improved Righteous Fury 3/3
Swift Judgement 1/1Toughness 3/5
Holy Shield 1/1
Holy Shock gives you a heal or an attack on demand.Divine Strength and Improved Seals help with solo damage at 10-17. 
Healing Light boosts healing by 12%. At 20-21, 
Reverence preserves 30% of your mana regeneration while casting. 
Divine Favor at 23 guarantees a crit when you need a big heal. The new 
Oath of Light at 29 boosts your healing on the ally under your oath. At 30, Holy Shock can heal or deal damage, with a 10-second cooldown.Holy Shock for damage burns through mana quickly. I'd save this build for someone who's spending a lot of time healing friends.
Spiritual Focus 5/5 instead of Strength, so damage pushes back your heals less often. 
Divine Intellect moved to Protection on November 2, and you can't take it without losing Holy Shock at 30.Divine Strength 5/5Improved Seals 3/5
Healing Light 2/3
Reverence 2/2Healing Light 3/3
Divine Favor 1/1
Illumination 2/5
Spiritual Focus 1/5
Infusion of Light 2/2
Oath of Light 1/1
Holy Shock 1/1Short loops from the abbey; the new book chain continues into Elwynn.
Nibbled-On Book drops from the valley's kobolds and starts Nibbled-On Book[2], the book chain leading to Jasperlode Mine. Loot and use it immediately.
Mining for Dummies if you plan to mine ore.
Kobold Tracking Kit: following its clues takes you to Goldshire (Shhh! We're Hunting Kobolds[4]).
Refreshing Spring Water ≈ 4. Early healing mana matters more than new white armor.
Battleworn Hammer with a nearly equal white mace for a tiny gain. Save for level-4 training and a substantial Goldshire weapon.Deputy Willem : accept !A Threat Within[1].
Marshal McBride : turn in ?A Threat Within[1], accept !Kobold Camp Cleanup[2].
Eagan Peltskinner : accept !Wolves Across the Border[2].
Loop through the fields north and west of the abbey: wolves and the first kobolds are close together, for Kobold Camp Cleanup[2] and Wolves Across the Border[2].
Drops from: Tough Wolf Meat - Timber Wolf, Young Wolf, Ragged Timber Wolf and others
Marshal McBride : turn in ?Kobold Camp Cleanup[2], accept !Investigate Echo Ridge[3] and !Consecrated Letter[1].
Eagan Peltskinner : turn in ?Wolves Across the Border[2].
Brother Sammuel : turn in ?Consecrated Letter[1]. Check your spellbook for Holy Light, Seal of Righteousness and 
Devotion Aura. At 4, train Judgement and 
Blessing of Might.
You can already use your starting two-handed mace Battleworn Hammer. No shield is supplied, although you know the skill.
When Nibbled-On Book drops, use it and accept !Nibbled-On Book[2].
Drops from the valley's kobolds: continue your normal loop; no separate early farm is needed.
Brother Paxton : turn in ?Nibbled-On Book[2], accept !Book Inventory[2].
Daniel : turn in ?Book Inventory[2].
Brother Paxton : accept !Rascally Rodents[2].
Finish killing kobolds and gather stolen books at the Echo Ridge Mine entrance for Investigate Echo Ridge[3] and Rascally Rodents[2].
Drops from: Stolen Book - Kobold Vermin, Kobold Laborer, Kobold Worker
Marshal McBride : turn in ?Investigate Echo Ridge[3], accept !Skirmish at Echo Ridge[5].
Brother Paxton : turn in ?Rascally Rodents[2], accept !Mining Consultant[3].
Choose the profession manual Mining for Dummies if you plan to mine. This route uses Skinning as the second primary profession.
Kelsey Fargo : turn in ?Mining Consultant[3].
Kelsey Fargo : accept !The Big Picture[3].
Enter the mine, pull kobolds singly and collect the bag of books after defeating Shinyfinder Narf , for Skirmish at Echo Ridge[5] and The Big Picture[3].
Marshal McBride : turn in ?Skirmish at Echo Ridge[5] and ?The Big Picture[3], accept !Report to Goldshire[5] and !Follow That Kobold![4].
Tordrin Sternblade : turn in ?Follow That Kobold![4], accept !Shhh! We're Hunting Kobolds[4].
Deputy Willem : accept !Brotherhood of Thieves[4].
Cross the river east and collect bandanas in the vineyard. Fleeing bandits can pull nearby enemies, for Brotherhood of Thieves[4].
Drops from: Red Burlap Bandana - Defias Thug
Deputy Willem : turn in ?Brotherhood of Thieves[4], accept !Bounty on Garrick Padfoot[5] and !Milly Osworth[4].
Milly Osworth : turn in ?Milly Osworth[4], accept !Milly's Harvest[4].
Collect grape crates, then circle the house at the vineyard's far end and defeat Garrick Padfoot , for Bounty on Garrick Padfoot[5] and Milly's Harvest[4].
Deputy Willem : turn in ?Bounty on Garrick Padfoot[5].
Milly Osworth : turn in ?Milly's Harvest[4], accept !Grape Manifest[4].
Brother Neals : turn in ?Grape Manifest[4].
Falkhaan Isenstrider : accept !Rest and Relaxation[5].
Use Kobold Tracking Kit at the tracks Kobold Tracks on the road out of Northshire, then follow the kit's clues toward Goldshire for Shhh! We're Hunting Kobolds[4].
Books, candles and dust in one trip. Set your hearth in Goldshire.
Ice Cold Milk from 5, ≈ 24. Stock up before the mine.
Wooden Mallet from 4, 5.00 DPS, ≈ 7; Cudgel from 2, 2.78 DPS, ≈ 3, for a shield. You know both skills.Large Round Shield ≈ 75, an early 55-armor shield. Skip if you already chose a stronger quest shield.
Small Brown Pouch ≈ 5, or Brown Leather Satchel ≈ 25 if affordable. Reserve money for abilities and water first.
Linen Cloth for resurrection at 12; use the rest for bandages. Keep pie ingredients until turn-in.Marshal Dughan : turn in ?Report to Goldshire[5] and ?Shhh! We're Hunting Kobolds[4], accept !The Fargodeep Mine[7] and !Book Return[6].
Innkeeper Farley : turn in ?Rest and Relaxation[5].
Innkeeper Farley : make Goldshire your home. Use this hearth to return from your first Stormwind visit.
Michelle Belle : learn First Aid; Tomas : Cooking. Helene Peltskinner : learn Skinning; if you chose the Mining manual, read it.
Mining and Skinning fill your two primary profession slots. First Aid and Cooking use neither. You need 
Mining Pick and 
Skinning Knife; the database lists them with Tharynn Bouden .
William Pestle : accept !Kobold Candles[7].
Remy "Two Times" : accept !Gold Dust Exchange[7].
Helene Peltskinner : accept !Rough Wolf Pelts[7].
Brother Wilhelm : at 6, Holy Strike, 
Divine Protection and Holy Light; at 8, 
Hammer of Justice and 
Purify. Save 10 Linen Cloth for the Human resurrection chain at 12.
"Auntie" Bernice Stonefield : accept !Lost Necklace[6].
Billy Maclure : turn in ?Lost Necklace[6], accept !Pie for Billy[6].
Collect boar meat near the farm for the pie, Pie for Billy[6].
Drops from: Chunk of Boar Meat - Stonetusk Boar, Longsnout, Goretusk and others
"Auntie" Bernice Stonefield : turn in ?Pie for Billy[6], accept !Back to Billy[6].
Billy Maclure : turn in ?Back to Billy[6], accept !Goldtooth[8].
In Fargodeep Mine, gather dust, candles and books. Defeat Goldtooth for the necklace, then Nimsy for the elemental book, for The Fargodeep Mine[7] and Kobold Candles[7] and Gold Dust Exchange[7] and Goldtooth[8] and Book Return[6].
Drops from: Large Candle - Kobold Miner, Goldtooth, Kobold Tunneler and others · Gold Dust - Kobold Miner, Goldtooth, Kobold Tunneler and others · Lost Book - Kobold Miner, Kobold Tunneler
Do not leave as soon as the exploration objective completes: check all five quests in your log.
"Auntie" Bernice Stonefield : turn in ?Goldtooth[8].
Marshal Dughan : turn in ?The Fargodeep Mine[7] and ?Book Return[6], accept !The Jasperlode Mine[10] and !Rare Books[7].
William Pestle : turn in ?Kobold Candles[7].
William Pestle : accept !Shipment to Stormwind[7].
Remy "Two Times" : turn in ?Gold Dust Exchange[7].
Jason Mathers : accept !A Net Disaster[7].
Lee Brown : accept !Bottles and Baubles[7].
At Crystal Lake, check the fish traps and collect shiny junk in the murloc camp for A Net Disaster[7] and Bottles and Baubles[7].
Jason Mathers : turn in ?A Net Disaster[7], accept !Slimy Menace[7].
Lee Brown : turn in ?Bottles and Baubles[7].
Pull lakeside murlocs one at a time; avoid starting a fight in the water between two camps, for Slimy Menace[7].
Jason Mathers : turn in ?Slimy Menace[7], accept !A Man About a Murloc[7].
Remy "Two Times" : turn in ?A Man About a Murloc[7], accept !An Enticing Offer[7].
Gather petals from Overgrown Duskweed by the Stonefield Farm and Maclure Vineyards ; get the blood from nearby boars, for An Enticing Offer[7].
Drops from: Vial of Animal Blood - Stonetusk Boar, Young Forest Bear
Remy "Two Times" : turn in ?An Enticing Offer[7], accept !Baited for Success[7].
Jason Mathers : turn in ?Baited for Success[7].
A short introduction to Forever camping; the first quest does not require a profession.
Ice Cold Milk before traveling. Keep ingredients only for recipes you actually plan to learn.Mining Pick ≈ 10 and Skinning Knife ≈ 10 for your chosen primary professions. No duplicates needed.Sam Sarsaparilla : accept !The Great Outdoors[6].
Sit by the fire (look for Sam Sarsaparilla ), enter /sit and wait for the Boosted Rest buff for The Great Outdoors[6].
Sam Sarsaparilla : turn in ?The Great Outdoors[6].
Sam Sarsaparilla : accept !Camping 101: Cooking[6].
Speak with cook Tomas in the Goldshire inn. Learn Cooking here if needed, for Camping 101: Cooking[6].
The breadcrumb itself does not require the profession in advance; using its recipes requires training and the listed skill level.
Tomas : turn in ?Camping 101: Cooking[6].
If you do not know Cooking yet, train it separately. Profession-specific camping items need the relevant skill.
Prepare all quests before entering Jasperlode Mine. Return the books to Northshire afterward.
Small Brown Pouch/Brown Leather Satchel, ≈ 5/≈ 25, in eastern Elwynn if your backpack fills up.Northshire Hammer, 8.33 DPS. Skip a nearly equal white mace immediately afterward; keep 10 linen for resurrection.Remy "Two Times" : accept !A Fishy Peril[10].
Marshal Dughan : turn in ?A Fishy Peril[10], accept !Further Concerns[10].
Hamish Bergwort : accept !Delicate Instruments[10].
Blixie Fitzwink : accept !Stolen Enchanting Supplies[10].
Guard Thomas : turn in ?Further Concerns[10], accept !Find the Lost Guards[10] and !Protect the Frontier[10].
Supervisor Raelen : accept !A Bundle of Trouble[9].
Sara Timberlain : accept !Red Linen Goods[9].
Hagar Lowe : accept !Good Steel[10].
Ormin Pelford : accept !Downstream[10].
Loop around the logging camp and forest to the north for logs, wolves and bears. Do not cross the bridge into Redridge, for A Bundle of Trouble[9] and Protect the Frontier[10] and Rough Wolf Pelts[7].
Drops from: Rough Wolf Pelt - Prowler, Gray Forest Wolf
Find the remains by the river : complete Find the Lost Guards[10], turn in ?Find the Lost Guards[10] and accept !Discover Rolf's Fate[10].
Inspect the remains near the murloc camp : complete Discover Rolf's Fate[10], turn in ?Discover Rolf's Fate[10] and accept !Report to Thomas[10].
Clear a path to the remains. At 7-8, team up with another player if possible.
Guard Thomas : turn in ?Report to Thomas[10] and ?Protect the Frontier[10], accept !Deliver Thomas' Report[10].
Supervisor Raelen : turn in ?A Bundle of Trouble[9].
South of the logging camp, collect red bandanas from bandits and sunken tools along the river for Red Linen Goods[9] and Downstream[10].
Drops from: Red Linen Bandana - Defias Bandit, Morgan the Collector, Defias Rogue Wizard and others
Sara Timberlain : turn in ?Red Linen Goods[9].
Ormin Pelford : turn in ?Downstream[10].
In Jasperlode Mine , explore the passage, collect tools and kill geomancers. Both rare books are here: Geosculptor Yip at , and Mother Fang at , for The Jasperlode Mine[10] and Delicate Instruments[10] and Good Steel[10] and Rare Books[7].
Hagar Lowe : turn in ?Good Steel[10].
Hamish Bergwort : turn in ?Delicate Instruments[10], accept !Delicate Instruments[10].
Circle Stone Cairn Lake: kill wizards on the island and collect supplies from gnoll camps along the shores, for Delicate Instruments[10] and Stolen Enchanting Supplies[10].
Hamish Bergwort : turn in ?Delicate Instruments[10].
Blixie Fitzwink : turn in ?Stolen Enchanting Supplies[10].
Marshal Dughan : turn in ?The Jasperlode Mine[10] and ?Deliver Thomas' Report[10], accept !Westbrook Garrison Needs Help![10] and !Cloth and Leather Armor[10].
Check that you have both books for Rare Books[7], then return to Northshire Abbey.
Helene Peltskinner : turn in ?Rough Wolf Pelts[7].
Brother Paxton : turn in ?Rare Books[7].
For two-handed leveling, Northshire Hammer: 8.33 DPS and +2 Strength, with Maces already learned. One-handed 
Militia Sword needs sword training and a shield. Paladins cannot use staves.
Brother Wilhelm : at 10, train 
Lay on Hands, 
Blessing of Protection, Seal of Righteousness and Devotion Aura; for a shield, 
Seal of Fury and Righteous Fury. Return for the class breadcrumb at 12.
Paladin training, deliveries and the weapon skills you need.
Giant Mace from 10, 9.00 DPS, ≈ 27. A small gain over Northshire Hammer; buying is optional.Ice Cold Milk from 5, ≈ 24. Combine bank, Auction House and repairs; keep your hearth in Goldshire for now.Enter Stormwind by the northwestern road. Dungar Longdrink : unlock the flight path, then visit the Cathedral of Light.
Morgan Pestle : turn in ?Shipment to Stormwind[7].
Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : train for your actual level. Woo Ping : learn swords only for a chosen weapon; you start with Maces.
Resurrection is not available at 10. Its separate chain starts at 12 after the Elwynn loop.
Baros Alexston : accept !Humble Beginnings[15].
Grimand Elmore : accept !Stormpike's Delivery[15].
Eastern Elwynn, then the western garrison and gnolls.
Ice Cold Milk ≈ 24 before gnolls. Reserve 10 Linen Cloth and bag space for the class chain.Cudgel ≈ 3 only if you need a shield set and lack a suitable weapon. Do not buy for normal damage after getting a strong two-hander.Hearth to Goldshire and follow the road west to Westbrook Garrison.
Deputy Rainer : turn in ?Westbrook Garrison Needs Help![10], accept !Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty[10].
Accept !WANTED: "Hogger"[11] from the board Wanted Poster.
This is an optional group fight. Without help, leave the bounty and skip its steps below.
Kill gnolls in southwestern camps. Fight Hogger with a partner or extra levels, food and potions, for Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty[10] and WANTED: "Hogger"[11].
Drops from: Painted Gnoll Armband - Riverpaw Runt, Riverpaw Outrunner
Deputy Rainer : turn in ?Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty[10].
Militia Buckler: free gnoll-quest shield, 161 armor and 3 block. Stronger than early Large Round Shield; keep a suitable one-hander for tanking. You cannot equip a shield with a two-handed mace.
Marshal Dughan : turn in ?WANTED: "Hogger"[11].
For melee, compare mail 
Stormwind Guard Leggings, +3 Strength. Cloth 
Apprentice Wizard's Gown with Intellect/spellpower can serve your healing set. Choose one reward.
Linen Cloth for The Tome of Divinity[13]; do not turn it into bandages before the conversation.
Symbol of Life: you need it for the fallen character in Elwynn (The Tome of Divinity[13]).Linen Cloth, not a purchased holy reagent.Ice Cold Milk ≈ 24 before eastern Elwynn. The chain provides 
Tome of Divinity and Symbol of Life; do not search vendors for them.At actual level 12, return to Goldshire. Brother Wilhelm : accept !Tome of Divinity[12]. Prepare 10 Linen Cloth, then follow the road to Stormwind.
Cathedral of Light, Duthorian Rall : turn in ?Tome of Divinity[12], accept and turn in !The Tome of Divinity[12] / ?The Tome of Divinity[12]. Read the supplied Tome of Divinity.
Accept !The Tome of Divinity[12] from book Tome of Divinity.
Duthorian Rall : turn in ?The Tome of Divinity[12], accept !The Tome of Divinity[12].
Stephanie Turner : turn in ?The Tome of Divinity[12], accept !The Tome of Divinity[13].
Hand over 10 Linen Cloth for The Tome of Divinity[13]. Keep that linen out of your bandages until the conversation.
Stephanie Turner : turn in ?The Tome of Divinity[13], accept !The Tome of Divinity[13].
Duthorian Rall : turn in ?The Tome of Divinity[13], accept !The Tome of Divinity[13]. Keep the supplied Symbol of Life.
Gazin Tenorm : turn in ?The Tome of Divinity[13], accept !The Tome of Divinity[13].
Return from Stormwind to Elwynn at . Use Symbol of Life on fallen Henze Faulk for The Tome of Divinity[13].
Clear nearby enemies first. Use the provided symbol of life; you do not have resurrection yet. Lost the item? Return to the trainer who supplied it for a replacement.
Henze Faulk : turn in ?The Tome of Divinity[13], accept !The Tome of Divinity[13].
Collect 
Defias Script from nearby Defias Rogue Wizard for The Tome of Divinity[13]. Return to the wizards only after accepting; do not count on gathering it early.
Drops from: Defias Script - Defias Rogue Wizard, Defias Bodyguard
Sara Timberlain : turn in ?Cloth and Leather Armor[10].
Return to Stormwind's cathedral. Gazin Tenorm : turn in ?The Tome of Divinity[13], accept !The Tome of Divinity[13].
Duthorian Rall : turn in ?The Tome of Divinity[13]; check your spellbook for 
Redemption. Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : level-12 Holy Strike and Blessing of Might.
Finish the full chain, not just reviving the NPC. Resurrection is out of combat and costs substantial mana, but consumes no separate reagent.
Follow the road through Goldshire back to the Westfall bridge.
Farm and Sentinel Hill quests first, then the northern mines and Moonbrook.
Precessive Autocognition Assembly from golems starts Harvesting the Harvesters[15]: loot it if it drops.Ice Cold Milk from 5, ≈ 24; from 15, 
Melon Juice ≈ 1. Repair and clear bag space before the four farms.
Heavy Spiked Mace from 14, 12.5 DPS/+6 Strength, ≈ 74. A fallback for a weak weapon, not a required detour.
Fist of the People's Militia for a shield, or 
Edge of the People's Militia after Two-Handed Sword training. Skip temporary purchases when a suitable reward is near.Farmer Furlbrow : accept !The Forgotten Heirloom[12] and !Report to Gryan Stoutmantle[10].
Verna Furlbrow : accept !Westfall Stew[10] and !Poor Old Blanchy[14].
Farmer Saldean : accept !The Killing Fields[15].
Ozwin Ironsprocket : accept !Harvesting the Harvesters[15].
Salma Saldean : turn in ?Westfall Stew[10], accept !Goretusk Liver Pie[12] and !Westfall Stew[13].
Head to Sentinel Hill: unlock the flight path with Thor , set your hearth with Innkeeper Heather .
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?Report to Gryan Stoutmantle[10], accept !The People's Militia[12].
Captain Danuvin : accept !Patrolling Westfall[14].
Alba Fairmoon : accept !Testing the Wells[12].
Scout Galiaan : accept !Red Leather Bandanas[15].
Northern loop: Jansen's Stead, Furlbrow's Pumpkin Farm, the Molsen Farm and Saldean's Farm. Gather oats, the heirloom, livers and cooking ingredients; use 
Well Water Sample Kit at both wells, for The Forgotten Heirloom[12] and Poor Old Blanchy[14] and The Killing Fields[15] and Harvesting the Harvesters[15] and Goretusk Liver Pie[12] and Westfall Stew[13] and Testing the Wells[12] and The People's Militia[12] and Red Leather Bandanas[15].
Drops from: Golem Isospring - Harvest Golem, Harvest Watcher, Harvest Reaper and others · Harvester Gyrostabilizer - Harvest Golem, Harvest Watcher, Harvest Reaper · Goretusk Liver - Goretusk, Bellygrub, Young Goretusk and others · Stringy Vulture Meat - Greater Fleshripper, Young Fleshripper, Vultros and others · Murloc Eye - Gobbler, Bluegill Raider, Murloc Tidehunter and others · Goretusk Snout - Goretusk, Young Goretusk · Okra - Harvest Golem, Harvest Watcher, Harvest Reaper and others · Red Leather Bandana - Defias Smuggler, Defias Pathstalker, Defias Highwayman and others
Golems for both quests roam the fields. Keep the ingredients until you turn in the stew.
Farmer Furlbrow : turn in ?The Forgotten Heirloom[12].
Verna Furlbrow : turn in ?Poor Old Blanchy[14].
Farmer Saldean : turn in ?The Killing Fields[15].
Ozwin Ironsprocket : turn in ?Harvesting the Harvesters[15].
If a golem drops Precessive Autocognition Assembly, use it to accept !Harvesting the Harvesters[15]; then Ozwin Ironsprocket : turn in ?Harvesting the Harvesters[15].
The follow-up for parts and a scope is optional; do not buy Engineering materials blindly.
Salma Saldean : turn in ?Goretusk Liver Pie[12].
Salma Saldean : turn in ?Westfall Stew[13].
Alba Fairmoon : turn in ?Testing the Wells[12], accept !Murloc Gills[12].
North of the hill, near the Molsen Farm and Jangolode Mine , kill Defias Trappers and Smugglers, plus gnolls along the way. Head down to the northern coast for murloc gills, for The People's Militia[12] and Patrolling Westfall[14] and Murloc Gills[12].
Drops from: Gnoll Paw - Riverpaw Taskmaster, Riverpaw Gnoll, Riverpaw Mongrel and others · Longshore Murloc Gill - Murloc Coastrunner, Murloc Tidehunter, Murloc Warrior and others
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?The People's Militia[12], accept !The People's Militia[14].
Captain Danuvin : turn in ?Patrolling Westfall[14].
Alba Fairmoon : turn in ?Murloc Gills[12], accept !The State of the Mines[14].
Enter Jangolode Mine in the north and Gold Coast Quarry in the west for kobold diggers and gnoll miners, The State of the Mines[14].
This northern mine and the Deadmines dungeon beneath Moonbrook are different places.
Alba Fairmoon : turn in ?The State of the Mines[14], accept !Moonbrook Espionage[15].
In Moonbrook and the southwestern camps, finish Defias Pillagers and Looters while collecting red bandanas. Open the compass chest at the Alexston Farmstead , for The People's Militia[14] and Red Leather Bandanas[15] and Humble Beginnings[15].
Drops from: Red Leather Bandana - Defias Smuggler, Defias Pathstalker, Defias Highwayman and others
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?The People's Militia[14], accept !The People's Militia[17].
The targets for The People's Militia[17] are in the south: Defias Highwayman (17-18), Defias Pathstalker and Defias Knuckleduster (15-17). They outlevel you: pull singly, start in Moonbrook and leave The People's Militia[17] until last. Dying? Gain a level from other Westfall quests first. Collect bandanas and crates along the way, for The People's Militia[17] and Red Leather Bandanas[15] and Moonbrook Espionage[15].
Drops from: Red Leather Bandana - Defias Smuggler, Defias Pathstalker, Defias Highwayman and others
Pillagers hit hard with fire. Line-of-sight them one at a time around a building corner.
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?The People's Militia[17].
Two-hander Edge of the People's Militia: 11.21 DPS/+5 Stamina, but needs Two-Handed Swords. Fist of the People's Militia: 8.44 DPS/+2 Strength one-handed mace for a shield. Both are weaker weapons than 
Ironforge Greathammer if already owned. For healing, compare leather 
Boots of the People's Militia; Paladins cannot use wands.
Scout Galiaan : turn in ?Red Leather Bandanas[15].
Alba Fairmoon : turn in ?Moonbrook Espionage[15].
Quartermaster Lewis : accept !A Swift Message[10].
Thor : turn in ?A Swift Message[10], accept !Continue to Stormwind[10].
Thor : fly to Stormwind. Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : at 14, 
Blessing of Wisdom and Holy Light; if already 16, 
Retribution Aura. Combine training, deliveries and bank.
Enable Righteous Fury for tanking; check it again when changing roles.
Osric Strang : turn in ?Continue to Stormwind[10], accept !Dungar Longdrink[10].
Dungar Longdrink : turn in ?Dungar Longdrink[10].
Baros Alexston : turn in ?Humble Beginnings[15].
The Deeprun Tram connects the capitals. Reach Loch Modan through eastern Dun Morogh's tunnels.
Rock Hammer, two-handed mace from 16, ≈ 63; compare your reward and Heavy Spiked Mace before buying.Melon Juice from 15, ≈ 1. Bank materials not needed for Loch Modan.Enter the Deeprun Tram in the Dwarven District and ride to Ironforge. Unlock the flight path with Gryth Thurden . Train the weapon types you need and the next First Aid rank.
Brandur Ironhammer in Ironforge: at 16, Retribution Aura. Check previous ranks, then continue to Dun Morogh's South Gate.
Leave Ironforge and follow the road east through Dun Morogh's South Gate. Planning the Hall of Thanes later? Get the map on the way: Dark Iron spies (9-10) at Ironband's Compound drop the quest-starting map; turn it in to Earthseer Farsen (step, step). Pick up local quests in the Valley of Kings first.
Mountaineer Cobbleflint : accept !In Defense of the King's Lands[12].
Captain Rugelfuss : accept !The Trogg Threat[12].
East of the towers, kill the weaker troggs and collect teeth for In Defense of the King's Lands[12] and The Trogg Threat[12].
Drops from: Trogg Stone Tooth - Stonesplinter Trogg, Stonesplinter Scout, Stonesplinter Skullthumper and others
Mountaineer Cobbleflint : turn in ?In Defense of the King's Lands[12].
Mountaineer Gravelgaw : accept !In Defense of the King's Lands[15].
Captain Rugelfuss : turn in ?The Trogg Threat[12].
Move into the next trogg camp without rushing straight to the stronger shamans farther in, for In Defense of the King's Lands[15].
Mountaineer Gravelgaw : turn in ?In Defense of the King's Lands[15].
Mountaineer Wallbang : accept !In Defense of the King's Lands[15].
Deep in Stonesplinter Valley , kill Stonesplinter Shamans and Bonesnappers for In Defense of the King's Lands[15].
Mountaineer Wallbang : turn in ?In Defense of the King's Lands[15].
Captain Rugelfuss : accept !In Defense of the King's Lands[17].
Mountaineer Ylva : accept !Banner of the Fallen[17].
Finish defending the King's lands. Raise the banner at the fallen squad and defeat summoned Headsplitter , for In Defense of the King's Lands[17] and Banner of the Fallen[17].
Find a partner for the final enemy if he is still too strong. Finish the event before turning in the banner.
Captain Rugelfuss : turn in ?In Defense of the King's Lands[17].
Captain Rugelfuss : turn in ?Banner of the Fallen[17].
Mountaineer's Greataxe: 11.21 DPS two-handed axe, +3 Strength/+4 Stamina, requiring axe training. 
Invader's Mace: 8.54 DPS one-handed mace, +2 Strength/+1 Spirit, already usable. Choose for your role.
Head north to Thelsamar. Thorgrum Borrelson : flight path; Innkeeper Hearthstove : hearth.
Mountaineer Kadrell : accept !Rat Catching[11] and !Mountaineer Stormpike's Task[15].
Vidra Hearthstove : accept !Thelsamar Blood Sausages[11].
Mountaineer Stormpike : turn in ?Stormpike's Delivery[15] and ?Mountaineer Stormpike's Task[15], accept !Filthy Paws[15].
One loop around the lake, returning to Thelsamar. Skip distant deliveries.
Excavation Tools lies at Ironband's Excavation Site and starts Excavation Tools[18].
Moist Cornbread from 15 (≈ 1), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Heavy Spiked Mace from 14, a 12.50 DPS two-handed mace with +6 Strength, ≈ 74. Expensive solo fallback; skip buying for a short loop if planning the Hall of Thanes hammer.
Scalemail Vest from 17 (≈ 36) and 
Scalemail Gloves from 17 (≈ 16); unusable at 16. Save gold if those slots are already green.
Dwarven Defender (In Defense of the King's Lands[17]); Invader's Mace (Banner of the Fallen[17]) is a one-handed mace you already know how to use with it.Collect miners' crates near Silver Stream Mine; along the shore and road, finish kobold ears and Thelsamar cooking ingredients, for Filthy Paws[15] and Rat Catching[11] and Thelsamar Blood Sausages[11].
Drops from: Tunnel Rat Ear - Tunnel Rat Vermin, Tunnel Rat Scout, Tunnel Rat Geomancer and others · Boar Intestines - Goretusk, Bellygrub, Young Goretusk and others · Bear Meat - Thistle Bear, Rabid Thistle Bear, Grizzled Black Bear and others · Spider Ichor - Venom Web Spider, Tarantula, Mother Fang and others
Mountaineer Stormpike : turn in ?Filthy Paws[15].
Mountaineer Kadrell : turn in ?Rat Catching[11].
Vidra Hearthstove : turn in ?Thelsamar Blood Sausages[11].
Jern Hornhelm : accept !Ironband's Excavation[18].
Bingles Blastenheimer : accept !Bingles' Missing Supplies[15].
Marek Ironheart : accept !Crocolisk Hunting[15] and !Twisting the Knife[16].
Daryl the Youngling : accept !A Hunter's Boast[16].
Mountain buzzards circle west and south of Farstrider Lodge : kill 6 within 15 minutes for A Hunter's Boast[16].
Daryl the Youngling : turn in ?A Hunter's Boast[16], accept !A Hunter's Challenge[17].
Elder mountain boars are northwest : kill 5 within 12 minutes. Run there and back for A Hunter's Challenge[17].
Daryl the Youngling : turn in ?A Hunter's Challenge[17].
Loop around the eastern shore and islands for parts, crocolisks and Daggerfang , which swallowed the knife, for Bingles' Missing Supplies[15] and Crocolisk Hunting[15] and Twisting the Knife[16].
Drops from: Crocolisk Meat - Saltwater Crocolisk, Wetlands Crocolisk, Young Wetlands Crocolisk and others · Crocolisk Skin - Saltwater Crocolisk, Wetlands Crocolisk, Young Wetlands Crocolisk and others
Do not dive through a living pack to reach an item. Pull nearby enemies onto the shore first.
Bingles Blastenheimer : turn in ?Bingles' Missing Supplies[15].
Marek Ironheart : turn in ?Crocolisk Hunting[15].
Marek Ironheart : turn in ?Twisting the Knife[16].
Paladins cannot use dagger 
Daggerfang's Daggerfang. Compare other rewards with your slots; do not pay for a weapon skill your class cannot learn.
Magmar Fellhew : turn in ?Ironband's Excavation[18].
Magmar Fellhew : accept !Gathering Idols[18].
At the excavation, loot Excavation Tools from Excavation Tools and accept !Excavation Tools[18].
At Ironband's Excavation Site, collect idols and six tool sets. Skirt the outside of strong trogg packs, for Gathering Idols[18] and Excavation Tools[18].
Drops from: Carved Stone Idol - Stonesplinter Geomancer, Stonesplinter Digger, Berserk Trogg
Magmar Fellhew : turn in ?Gathering Idols[18].
Paladins cannot use wands. Choose a useful-slot upgrade or vendor reward while continuing the loop's other quests.
Prospector Ironband : turn in ?Excavation Tools[18].
On the western lakeshore , inspect Discarded Fishing Toolbox and accept !Silver of the Waves[20].
Khara Deepwater : turn in ?Silver of the Waves[20].
Cloth 
Repurposed Hair Band: +2 Intellect/+2 Spirit, worth keeping for healing. For melee, compare the armor and stats lost from mail bracers.
Hearth to Thelsamar. Thorgrum Borrelson : fly to Ironforge for level-18 training. If running the Hall of Thanes, do the next optional branch before leaving. Then take the Deeprun Tram to Stormwind.
Optional new dungeon beneath Old Ironforge, convenient during the Loch Modan visit.
Dark Iron Map drops from spies at Ironband's Compound. Get it while passing through; a separate return trip is awkward.
Mutton Chop from 15 (≈ 1), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Redemption before grouping and restock water. Main weapon prize Ironforge Greathammer comes from Old Ironforge Incursion[16]; skip a nearly equal two-hander before the run.Rock Hammer, two-handed mace from 16 (≈ 63), only if your weapon is far behind and no group is forming. Olthran Craghelm : level-appropriate shields; compare Loch Modan rewards first.Dark Iron Map drops from Dark Iron spies and Captain Beld at Ironband's Compound ; turn in to Earthseer Farsen . Best gathered on the way to South Gate (step).
At Ironband's Compound , kill Dark Iron spies Dark Iron Spy or captain Captain Beld , use the looted Dark Iron Map and accept !Underground Map[15].
Earthseer Farsen : turn in ?Underground Map[15], accept !Old Ironforge Incursion[16].
Afadra Dunwall : accept !The Restless Dead[15].
Thom Filch : accept !Important Heirlooms[15].
Run the Hall of Thanes with a group: collect eight relics, kill spirits, put the spirit of Anvilmar to rest and get the head of Durgen Dirgehammer, for Old Ironforge Incursion[16] and The Restless Dead[15] and Important Heirlooms[15].
Check every objective in your quest log: the local database does not always list the final spirit as a separate counter.
King Magni Bronzebeard : turn in ?Old Ironforge Incursion[16].
Ironforge Greathammer: 15.97 DPS two-handed mace with a fire proc. You start with the skill; compare it with your weapon immediately.
Afadra Dunwall : turn in ?The Restless Dead[15].
Mail 
Cryptwalker Bracers, +2 Strength/+2 Spirit, suits melee. The leather belt helps if your belt slot is much weaker.
Thom Filch : turn in ?Important Heirlooms[15].
Compare cloth gloves for your separate healing set. Do not lower combat-set armor without a useful gain.
Resume the main route where you left it for the group; do not repeat completed Loch Modan loops.
Walk from Stormwind through Elwynn. Easy Lakeshire quests before the orc camps.
Bristle Whisker Catfish from 15 (≈ 16), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Bear Buckler from 18, a 461-armor shield with +3 Strength/+3 Stamina for ≈ 65. Useful without the class shield; similar farm-defense reward Bastion of Stormwind makes an expensive purchase less compelling.Scalemail Vest and Scalemail Gloves from 17, ≈ 36 and ≈ 16. Upgrade only a truly weak chest or gloves. Lindsay Ashlock : bags and space for quest materials.Consecration, 
Flash of Light, 
Blessing of Kings, Holy Strike and Exorcism. Save training money instead of buying a white armor set.Leave Stormwind for Goldshire, then follow the road east to Redridge. Do not cut through Duskwood.
On first reaching Lakeshire, unlock the flight path with Ariena Stormfeather . You need it for the next Stormwind delivery.
Darcy : accept !A Free Lunch[15]. The tavern is in Lakeshire; deliver lunch to the southern road first, then return with flowers.
Guard Parker : turn in ?A Free Lunch[15], accept !Encroaching Gnolls[16] and !Visit the Herbalist[15].
Deputy Feldon : turn in ?Encroaching Gnolls[16], accept !Assessing the Threat[17].
Deputy Feldon : accept !Show of Force[17].
Martie Jainrose : turn in ?Visit the Herbalist[15].
Martie Jainrose : accept !Delivering Daffodils[15].
Darcy : turn in ?Delivering Daffodils[15].
Foreman Oslow : accept !The Lost Tools[16].
Chef Breanna : accept !Redridge Goulash[18].
Shawn : accept !Hilary's Necklace[15].
Verner Osgood : accept !The Price of Shoes[18].
Before taking distant quests, fly to Stormwind and walk to the Goldshire blacksmith.
Smith Argus : turn in ?The Price of Shoes[18], accept !Return to Verner[18].
Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : at 18, 
Blessing of Freedom, Divine Protection and Seal of Righteousness. Already 20? Combine with the next chapter's training.
Dungar Longdrink : fly back to Lakeshire.
Verner Osgood : turn in ?Return to Verner[18], accept !Underbelly Scales[18].
Verner Osgood : accept !A Baying of Gnolls[20].
Dockmaster Baren : accept !Selling Fish[21].
In the lake beneath the bridge and along the shores, collect tools, the necklace, fish and whelp scales. Watch your breath, for The Lost Tools[16] and Hilary's Necklace[15] and Selling Fish[21] and Underbelly Scales[18].
Drops from: Spotted Sunfish - Murloc Flesheater, Murloc Nightcrawler, Murloc Tidecaller and others · Underbelly Whelp Scale - Black Dragon Whelp, Snarlflare
Foreman Oslow : turn in ?The Lost Tools[16], accept !The Everstill Bridge[20].
Hilary : turn in ?Hilary's Necklace[15].
Dockmaster Baren : turn in ?Selling Fish[21].
Verner Osgood : turn in ?Underbelly Scales[18].
Southern and western loop: weaker gnolls, boars, condors and spiders; gather bridge repair materials from gnolls, for Assessing the Threat[17] and Show of Force[17] and The Everstill Bridge[20] and Redridge Goulash[18] and A Baying of Gnolls[20].
Drops from: Spiked Collar - Redridge Thrasher · Iron Pike - Redridge Brute, Redridge Mystic, Redridge Basher and others · Iron Rivet - Redridge Brute, Redridge Mystic, Redridge Basher and others · Great Goretusk Snout - Bellygrub, Great Goretusk, Snort · Tough Condor Meat - Dire Condor · Crisp Spider Meat - Venom Web Spider, Tarantula, Greater Tarantula and others
Deputy Feldon : turn in ?Assessing the Threat[17].
Deputy Feldon : turn in ?Show of Force[17].
Foreman Oslow : turn in ?The Everstill Bridge[20].
For melee, mail Bridgeworker's Gloves: 105 armor, +4 Strength/+2 Spirit. Cloth 
Riding Gloves with Intellect suits healing; leather 
Smith's Trousers gives +4 Strength/+4 Agility. Choose one reward based on your weaker slots and role.
Chef Breanna : turn in ?Redridge Goulash[18].
Verner Osgood : turn in ?A Baying of Gnolls[20].
Level 20: AoE, a fast heal, Kings and more Lakeshire quests.
Bronze Tube; the Auction House is in the capital, so buy it during Stormwind training.Bristle Whisker Catfish from 15 (≈ 16), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Bear Buckler from 18, a 461-armor shield with +3 Strength/+3 Stamina for ≈ 65. Useful without the class shield; similar farm-defense reward Bastion of Stormwind makes an expensive purchase less compelling.Scalemail Vest and Scalemail Gloves from 17, ≈ 36 and ≈ 16. Upgrade only a truly weak chest or gloves. Lindsay Ashlock : bags and space for quest materials.Consecration, Flash of Light, Blessing of Kings, Holy Strike and Exorcism. Save training money instead of buying a white armor set.At actual level 20, Ariena Stormfeather : fly to Stormwind. Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : Consecration, Blessing of Kings, Flash of Light, Holy Strike, Exorcism and Devotion Aura. Then Dungar Longdrink : return to Lakeshire.
Consecration and Kings are trained, not old Classic talents. The class shield and hammer have a separate complete trip.
Marshal Marris : accept !Blackrock Menace[21].
Marshal Marris : accept !Blackrock Blockade[21].
Foreman Oslow : accept !Alther's Mill[21].
Loop around Alther's Mill and the outer Blackrock camps. Pull roadside targets singly; stay out of the keep for now, for Blackrock Menace[21] and Blackrock Blockade[21] and Alther's Mill[21].
Drops from: Battleworn Axe - Blackrock Champion, Blackrock Shadowcaster, Blackrock Renegade and others
Marshal Marris : turn in ?Blackrock Menace[21].
Marshal Marris : turn in ?Blackrock Blockade[21].
Foreman Oslow : turn in ?Alther's Mill[21].
Ariena Stormfeather : reached 22? Fly to Stormwind. Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : update available ranks; then Dungar Longdrink : back to Lakeshire. At 20-21, skip the extra trip.
Follow the southern road into Duskwood, then go straight to Darkshire.
Farm defense unlocks at 20; the full hammer needs distant travel and two dungeon runs.
Melon Juice from 15, ≈ 1; recover fully before farm defense. Quests provide the class book and notes.Flail from 20, ≈ 78, a one-handed mace for reward shield Bastion of Stormwind. Skip if your weapon is stronger.
Whitestone Oak Lumber, 
Jordan's Refined Ore Shipment, Jordan's Smithing Hammer and 
Purified Kor Gem until the smith. Raw ore and the refined reward are different items.Start with a ready group and time for the full trip. In Darkshire? Felicia Maline : unlock the flight path and fly to Stormwind. Still in Lakeshire? Fly from Ariena Stormfeather . Already in the capital? Go straight to the cathedral.
Duthorian Rall : accept !The Tome of Valor[20].
Duthorian Rall : turn in ?The Tome of Valor[20].
Read Tome of Valor to accept !The Tome of Valor[20].
Duthorian Rall : turn in ?The Tome of Valor[20], accept !The Tome of Valor[23].
Dungar Longdrink : fly to Sentinel Hill, then walk to the farm on Westfall's southwestern coast, Daphne Stilwell .
Daphne Stilwell : turn in ?The Tome of Valor[23], accept !The Tome of Valor[25].
Speak with the farmer and defend the farm through every wave. Stay nearby and heal yourself and your ally. If things go wrong, check the event before releasing spirit, for The Tome of Valor[25].
Keep both yourself and the farmer alive. Fill your mana and refresh seal, blessing and aura before starting.
Daphne Stilwell : turn in ?The Tome of Valor[25], accept !The Tome of Valor[25].
Thor : fly back to Stormwind and visit the cathedral.
Duthorian Rall : turn in ?The Tome of Valor[25].
Reward Bastion of Stormwind: shield with 495 armor, 9 block and +3 Defense. Equip it on receiving it; item level 25 is not a level-25 requirement.
Duthorian Rall : accept !The Test of Righteousness[21].
Take the Deeprun Tram from Stormwind to Ironforge; the smith waits outside the entrance in Dun Morogh.
Jordan Stilwell : turn in ?The Test of Righteousness[21], accept !The Test of Righteousness[22].
Read 
Jordan's Weapon Notes for the list of all four components.
Gryth Thurden : fly to Thelsamar. Bailor Stonehand : ore quest in town.
Bailor Stonehand : accept !Bailor's Ore Shipment[22].
At the northeastern ogre camp , take 
Jordan's Ore Shipment from Bailor's Ore; clear the chest's guards first, for Bailor's Ore Shipment[22].
Use the quest chest: ordinary bars cannot replace this ore.
Bailor Stonehand : turn in ?Bailor's Ore Shipment[22].
Keep refined Jordan's Refined Ore Shipment for the smith.
Thorgrum Borrelson : fly to Ironforge, tram to Stormwind, then fly to Sentinel Hill. If you have not done Deadmines, complete preparation in the next chapter with the class quest already accepted.
In Deadmines, gather Whitestone Oak Lumber from Goblin Woodcarver. Check the component is in your bags before leaving, for The Test of Righteousness[22].
Drops from: Jordan's Refined Ore Shipment - Bailor Stonehand · Purified Kor Gem - Thundris Windweaver
Other Deadmines quests have a separate chapter. Do it now, then resume the hammer's next step; no repeat run for the wood is required.
Finished all Deadmines deliveries and already in Stormwind? Take the tram now. Otherwise, Thor : fly there from Sentinel Hill. Continue through Ironforge, fly to Thelsamar and follow the road through Algaz to Menethil Harbor. Unlock the flight path with Shellei Brondir and set your hearth with Innkeeper Helbrek .
Follow the road and avoid strong swamp beasts. This early crossing is only for the distant class trip; normal Wetlands questing comes later.
At the harbor, take the ship to Auberdine in Darkshore. The other goes to Theramore: confirm the destination with the dockmaster. Unlock Auberdine's flight path with Caylais Moonfeather .
Thundris Windweaver : accept !Seeking the Kor Gem[22].
Follow Darkshore's southern coast into northwestern Ashenvale. Blackfathom Deeps entrance: . Collect 
Corrupted Kor Gem from enemies near the entrance and in the caves; clear dangerous packs with a partner, for Seeking the Kor Gem[22].
Drops from: Corrupted Kor Gem - Blackfathom Tide Priestess, Blackfathom Oracle, Blackfathom Sea Witch
The quest gem drops from naga and Blackfathom followers. You need not kill every boss for this component, but the first enemy may not drop it.
Thundris Windweaver : turn in ?Seeking the Kor Gem[22].
Keep Purified Kor Gem. A random gem in your bags will not replace it.
Take the ship from Auberdine back to Menethil Harbor. Prepare a separate Shadowfang Keep group ahead of time: it is a different mainland route, not a neighboring Blackfathom wing.
At Menethil Harbor, choose Southshore, not Auberdine or Theramore. Confirm with the dockmaster before boarding. In Southshore, Darla Harris : unlock the flight path, then continue to the keep with your group.
No suitable ship? The fallback crosses Thandol Span, Arathi and the western Hillsbrad road. At 22-25, use it only with a group ready to escort you; otherwise postpone or arrange a summon.
Follow the western road from Southshore into southern Silverpine, then to the keep above Pyrewood Village. Avoid enemy settlements and enter together. Keep entrance: .
In Shadowfang Keep, reach the stables and take Jordan's Smithing Hammer from Jordan's Hammer for The Test of Righteousness[22].
Drops from: Whitestone Oak Lumber - Goblin Woodcarver · Jordan's Refined Ore Shipment - Bailor Stonehand · Purified Kor Gem - Thundris Windweaver
Check all four components before leaving: Whitestone Oak Lumber, Jordan's Refined Ore Shipment, Jordan's Smithing Hammer and Purified Kor Gem. The smith's hammer itself is a quest item, not your reward weapon.
Hearth to Menethil Harbor; if you moved your hearth, use unlocked flights through Southshore. Fly to Ironforge from the harbor and walk out to the smith at the entrance.
Give the smith all four components for The Test of Righteousness[22].
Drops from: Whitestone Oak Lumber - Goblin Woodcarver · Jordan's Refined Ore Shipment - Bailor Stonehand · Purified Kor Gem - Thundris Windweaver
Jordan Stilwell : turn in ?The Test of Righteousness[22], accept !The Test of Righteousness[22].
Wait beside the smith until forging finishes; stay until the event completes for The Test of Righteousness[22].
Jordan Stilwell : turn in ?The Test of Righteousness[22].
Verigan's Fist: 25.63 DPS two-handed mace, +5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +10 Spirit and a Holy proc. This is the stronger Forever version, not the old Classic hammer. You already know the skill.
After the hammer turn-in, tram to Stormwind. Dungar Longdrink : fly to Darkshire if unlocked; otherwise fly to Lakeshire and follow the southern road to Darkshire. Resume the nearest unfinished main section. Do not repeat Deadmines preparation already completed for the wood.
Preparation, new explosives and one full clear. Prepare before forming the group.
Rough Dynamite: buy at Stormwind's Auction House or ask an engineer. You do not need the profession.
An Unsent Letter from the final boss: it starts The Unsent Letter[22].Bristle Whisker Catfish from 15 (≈ 16), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Chausses of Westfall: +11 Strength/+5 Stamina. The two-handed axe 
Rockslicer can drop here: 19.70 DPS, but you need weapon training from Buliwyf Stonehand in Ironforge. Do not plan around a specific random drop as a guaranteed reward.Already in Darkshire? Unlock the flight path with Felicia Maline and fly to Sentinel Hill. Start preparation there; its deliveries use your unlocked Lakeshire and Stormwind flights.
Gryan Stoutmantle : accept !The Defias Brotherhood[18].
Alba Fairmoon : accept !Explosive Consultation[16].
Thor : fly to Lakeshire and speak with the informant in the inn.
Wiley the Black : turn in ?The Defias Brotherhood[18], accept !The Defias Brotherhood[18].
Ariena Stormfeather : return to Sentinel Hill.
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?The Defias Brotherhood[18], accept !The Defias Brotherhood[18].
Thor : fly to Stormwind. Visit the engineer and Old Town first, then pick up Dwarven District quests.
Sprite Jumpsprocket : turn in ?Explosive Consultation[16], accept !A Dynamite Plan[16].
Prepare 10 Rough Dynamite: check the exact item name in the quest log, rather than buying another dynamite rank, for A Dynamite Plan[16].
Sprite Jumpsprocket : turn in ?A Dynamite Plan[16], accept !Detonation at a Distance[16].
Jasper Fel : turn in ?Detonation at a Distance[16], accept !Detonation at a Distance[16].
Master Mathias Shaw : turn in ?The Defias Brotherhood[18], accept !The Defias Brotherhood[18].
Sprite Jumpsprocket : turn in ?Detonation at a Distance[16], accept !Explosive Consultation[16].
Wilder Thistlenettle : accept !Oh Brother...[20].
Wilder Thistlenettle : accept !Collecting Memories[18].
Shoni the Shilent : accept !Underground Assault[20].
Dungar Longdrink : fly to Sentinel Hill.
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?The Defias Brotherhood[18], accept !The Defias Brotherhood[18].
Alba Fairmoon : turn in ?Explosive Consultation[16], accept !Destruction in Deadmines[18].
Defias Messenger runs along the road: catch him, get the message and return to the hill for The Defias Brotherhood[18].
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?The Defias Brotherhood[18].
The Defias Traitor : accept !The Defias Brotherhood[18].
Escort the traitor to the secret entrance in Moonbrook without running too far ahead, for The Defias Brotherhood[18].
Wait until everyone has accepted the quest before starting the escort.
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?The Defias Brotherhood[18], accept !The Defias Brotherhood[22].
Scout Riell : accept !Red Silk Bandanas[17].
Outer tunnels beneath Moonbrook, before the portal: undead miners drop cards (Collecting Memories[18]); Foreman Thistlenettle drops the badge (Oh Brother...[20]).
Drops from: Miners' Union Card - Skeletal Miner, Undead Excavator, Undead Dynamiter
Clear Deadmines with a group for The Defias Brotherhood[22], Red Silk Bandanas[17] and Underground Assault[20]. Place the provided explosives at the hidden forge for Destruction in Deadmines[18].
Drops from: Head of VanCleef - Edwin VanCleef · Red Silk Bandana - Defias Henchman, Defias Miner, Defias Conjurer and others · Gnoam Sprecklesprocket - Sneed's Shredder
Choose your role before entering. Tanks need a shield, one-hander and Righteous Fury; healers need Intellect gear and water. Keep quest explosives for the hidden forge.
Final boss Edwin VanCleef drops An Unsent Letter. Use the letter to accept !The Unsent Letter[22].
Alba Fairmoon : turn in ?Destruction in Deadmines[18], accept !Destruction in Deadmines[18].
At the exit, Alba Fairmoon explains the next step: use the detonator beside her for Destruction in Deadmines[18].
Alba Fairmoon : turn in ?Destruction in Deadmines[18].
Return to Sentinel Hill, then fly to Stormwind.
Gryan Stoutmantle : turn in ?The Defias Brotherhood[22].
Chausses of Westfall: mail leggings with +11 Strength/+5 Stamina for melee. Paladins cannot use 
Staff of Westfall, even for healing.
Scout Riell : turn in ?Red Silk Bandanas[17].
Monastic Hammer: one-handed mace with +2 Intellect/+12 spellpower, suited to a shield healing set. Compare physical damage with your weapon for combat use.
Wilder Thistlenettle : turn in ?Oh Brother...[20].
Wilder Thistlenettle : turn in ?Collecting Memories[18].
Shoni the Shilent : turn in ?Underground Assault[20].
Paladins cannot use the wand reward. If a usable item upgrades neither set, choose one to sell.
Baros Alexston : turn in ?The Unsent Letter[22].
Leave letter follow-up Bazil Thredd[22] for a separate later route; do not accept now. This guide's Stockade branch is independent. Resume the main route in Darkshire.
Darkshire, Tranquil Gardens Cemetery and the western road. Start Stalvan's long story at 23.
Bronze Tube. Darkshire has no Auction House: buy the tube in Stormwind beforehand or ask an engineer.
Dwarven Mild from 15 (≈ 1), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.
Dacian Falx, a 15.97 DPS two-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 120; shield option 
Longsword, a 12.17 DPS one-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 87. Train Swords with Woo Ping in Stormwind first. Mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78) needs no new skill.Kite Shield from 22, 491 armor (≈ 62); mail chest Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). This shield does not upgrade class reward Bastion of Stormwind. White armor only helps badly outdated slots.Felicia Maline : flight path; Innkeeper Trelayne : set your hearth. Pick up town quests before heading out.
Commander Althea Ebonlocke : accept !The Night Watch[24].
Chef Grual : accept !Seasoned Wolf Kabobs[25].
Madame Eva : accept !The Totem of Infliction[25].
Elaine Carevin : accept !Raven Hill[20] and !Deliveries to Sven[23] and !The Hermit[25].
Viktori Prism'Antras : accept !Look to the Stars[25].
The observations need Bronze Tube: ask an engineer or buy it at a city's Auction House beforehand; Darkshire has none. No tube? Game files also list limited stock with Herble Baubbletump in Darkshire, for Look to the Stars[25].
You need Bronze Tube, not a Copper Tube. Have an engineer make it, buy it on the Auction House or check the limited stock at Herble Baubbletump in Duskwood. Later route steps continue this chain.
Viktori Prism'Antras : turn in ?Look to the Stars[25], accept !Look to the Stars[25].
South of Darkshire, clear Tranquil Gardens Cemetery and nearby forest of skeletons, spiders and wolves, for The Night Watch[24] and Seasoned Wolf Kabobs[25] and The Totem of Infliction[25].
Drops from: Lean Wolf Flank - Starving Dire Wolf, Lupos, Rabid Dire Wolf and others · Ghoul Fang - Flesh Eater, Bone Chewer, Brain Eater and others · Vial of Spider Venom - Venom Web Spider, Pygmy Venom Web Spider, Green Recluse and others · Skeleton Finger - Skeletal Warrior, Skeletal Horror, Skeletal Mage and others
Finish some of the totem reagents at Raven Hill. Do not grind the whole long order in one spot.
Commander Althea Ebonlocke : turn in ?The Night Watch[24], accept !The Night Watch[26].
Chef Grual : turn in ?Seasoned Wolf Kabobs[25].
Follow the southern road west to Raven Hill, then Sven's camp. Avoid higher-level ogres on the way.
Watcher Dodds by the southern road: accept !Eight-Legged Menaces[21].
Jitters : turn in ?Raven Hill[20].
Jitters : accept !Jitters' Growling Gut[20].
Sven Yorgen : turn in ?Deliveries to Sven[23].
Sven Yorgen : accept !Sven's Revenge[25].
Lars : accept !Wolves at Our Heels[21].
Abercrombie : turn in ?The Hermit[25].
Abercrombie : accept !Supplies from Darkshire[24].
Clear wolves and spiders around Raven Hill for Wolves at Our Heels[21] and Eight-Legged Menaces[21].
Lars : turn in ?Wolves at Our Heels[21].
On the road east, Watcher Dodds : turn in ?Eight-Legged Menaces[21].
South of the road, the Yorgen Farmstead at : Mound of loose dirt - turn in ?Sven's Revenge[25], accept !Sven's Camp[25].
Return west to Sven's camp. Sven Yorgen : turn in ?Sven's Camp[25], accept !The Shadowy Figure[25].
Hearth to Darkshire; turn in completed deliveries before heading out again.
Chef Grual : turn in ?Jitters' Growling Gut[20], accept !Dusky Crab Cakes[20].
Bring the gathered spider legs to the kitchen. Short? Finish near Tranquil Gardens Cemetery for Dusky Crab Cakes[20].
Drops from: Gooey Spider Leg - Venom Web Spider, Pygmy Venom Web Spider, Green Recluse and others
Chef Grual : turn in ?Dusky Crab Cakes[20], accept !Return to Jitters[20].
Madame Eva : turn in ?Supplies from Darkshire[24], accept !Ghost Hair Thread[24].
Madame Eva : turn in ?The Shadowy Figure[25], accept !The Shadowy Search Continues[25].
Clerk Daltry : turn in ?The Shadowy Search Continues[25], accept !Inquire at the Inn[25].
Tavernkeep Smitts : turn in ?Inquire at the Inn[25], accept !Finding the Shadowy Figure[25].
If you have reached 22 and have not trained yet, fly to Stormwind with Felicia Maline . Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : learn Holy Light, Blessing of Might, 
Concentration Aura. Then return to Darkshire with Dungar Longdrink before the next loop.
A short return to the neighboring flight path while higher-level Duskwood enemies remain dangerous.
Bristle Whisker Catfish from 15 (≈ 16), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx, a 15.97 DPS two-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 120; shield option Longsword, a 12.17 DPS one-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 87. Train Swords with Woo Ping in Stormwind first. Mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78) needs no new skill.Kite Shield from 22, 491 armor (≈ 62); mail chest Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). This shield does not upgrade class reward Bastion of Stormwind. White armor only helps badly outdated slots.Felicia Maline : fly to Lakeshire. Only a few town deliveries remain open, leaving room for this short loop.
Martie Jainrose : accept !An Unwelcome Guest[24].
Dockmaster Baren : accept !Murloc Poachers[20].
Marshal Marris : accept !Shadow Magic[23].
Bailiff Conacher : accept !Solomon's Law[23].
Defeat the dangerous boar west of town, then gather murloc fins by the lake for An Unwelcome Guest[24] and Murloc Poachers[20].
Drops from: Bellygrub's Tusk - Bellygrub · Murloc Fin - Murloc Flesheater, Murloc Nightcrawler, Murloc Tidecaller and others
Pull the single target away from its neighbors. Do not chase murlocs into another camp.
Martie Jainrose : turn in ?An Unwelcome Guest[24].
Dockmaster Baren : turn in ?Murloc Poachers[20].
Gather pendants from Shadowhide gnolls in eastern Redridge and orbs from Blackrock Shadowcasters near Stonewatch Keep, for Shadow Magic[23] and Solomon's Law[23].
Drops from: Shadowhide Pendant - Shadowhide Darkweaver, Shadowhide Slayer, Shadowhide Brute and others
Shadowcasters are level-22-23 elites: pull singly from the camp's edge. Too hard? Leave the orbs for the group trip (chapter).
Marshal Marris : turn in ?Shadow Magic[23] if you have the orbs; otherwise turn in after the group (step).
Bailiff Conacher : turn in ?Solomon's Law[23].
Hearth to Darkshire. Start the next loop at 24: if you are short, finish remaining safe objectives or run a dungeon you have already prepared with a group.
Hearth still on cooldown after the last return? Ariena Stormfeather : fly to Darkshire.
Two loops: Tranquil Gardens Cemetery and the western forest. Start after 24; combine Stalvan's deliveries with the capital visit.
Mary's Looking Glass: kill him while there.
Merrick's Bow, and Lost Stalker north of Darkshire carries 
Ira's Dagger. Keep both.Dwarven Mild from 15 (≈ 1), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx, a 15.97 DPS two-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 120; shield option Longsword, a 12.17 DPS one-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 87. Train Swords with Woo Ping in Stormwind first. Mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78) needs no new skill.Kite Shield from 22, 491 armor (≈ 62); mail chest Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). This shield does not upgrade class reward Bastion of Stormwind. White armor only helps badly outdated slots.
Merciless Axe, a 21.09 DPS two-handed axe with +12 Strength for ≈ 32. Learn the skill with Buliwyf Stonehand . With Verigan's Fist, skip this damage purchase; without the hammer, it substantially upgrades early weapons but costs a lot.Madame Eva : accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Clerk Daltry : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Calor : accept !Worgen in the Woods[28].
Visit Blind Mary to the southeast, then Tranquil Gardens Cemetery. Head to Raven Hill after turning in at town.
Blind Mary : turn in ?Look to the Stars[25], accept !Look to the Stars[25].
Blind Mary : turn in ?Ghost Hair Thread[24], accept !Return the Comb[24].
Tranquil Gardens Cemetery crypt : Insane Ghoul drops Mary's Looking Glass. Nightbane Shadow Weavers are west of Darkshire at , for Look to the Stars[25] and Worgen in the Woods[28].
Viktori Prism'Antras : turn in ?Look to the Stars[25].
Calor : turn in ?Worgen in the Woods[28], accept !Worgen in the Woods[29].
Madame Eva : turn in ?Return the Comb[24], accept !Deliver the Thread[24].
Jitters : turn in ?Return to Jitters[20].
Jitters : turn in ?Finding the Shadowy Figure[25], accept !Return to Sven[25].
Sven Yorgen : turn in ?Return to Sven[25].
Abercrombie : turn in ?Deliver the Thread[24], accept !Zombie Juice[24].
Kill the required skeletons and ghouls in Raven Hill Cemetery and finish the totem reagents, for The Night Watch[26] and The Totem of Infliction[25].
Drops from: Ghoul Fang - Flesh Eater, Bone Chewer, Brain Eater and others · Vial of Spider Venom - Venom Web Spider, Pygmy Venom Web Spider, Green Recluse and others · Skeleton Finger - Skeletal Warrior, Skeletal Horror, Skeletal Mage and others
Sven's follow-up Proving Your Worth[28] requires level-28-29 skeletons and leads to a later group chain. Leave it for now.
Lost Watcher roams near Raven Hill and along the southern road toward Vul'Gol Ogre Mound. He drops Merrick's Bow, starting a new family story.
Do not equip or sell the weapon containing the letter. If you do not want to find both carriers, skip the entire Ira's Dagger[24], Merrick's Bow[28] and The Valor Family[22] branch, including later turn-ins.
Open Merrick's Bow in your bags to accept !Merrick's Bow[28].
Hearth to Darkshire. On cooldown? Follow the southern road east.
Wowhead places Lost Stalker north of Darkshire at ; he drops Ira's Dagger.
Open Ira's Dagger in your bags to accept !Ira's Dagger[24].
Kill Black Ravagers north of town; young ones also roam along the southern road, for Ira's Dagger[24].
Commander Althea Ebonlocke : turn in ?The Night Watch[26].
Commander Althea Ebonlocke : accept !The Night Watch[30].
Madame Eva : turn in ?The Totem of Infliction[25].
Tavernkeep Smitts : turn in ?Zombie Juice[24], accept !Gather Rot Blossoms[24].
Sirra Von'Indi : turn in ?Ira's Dagger[24].
Fly from Darkshire to Sentinel Hill, then follow the road south to Moonbrook, where Stalvan's trail begins. Continue to your capital trainer afterward.
Inspect Old Footlocker in the Moonbrook school: complete The Legend of Stalvan[28], turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28] and accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Thor : fly to Darkshire, deliver the first finding and get the next witness's address.
Clerk Daltry : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Felicia Maline : fly to Stormwind, train at 24, then head to Goldshire.
Innkeeper Farley : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Open Storage Chest at the Goldshire inn and take the undelivered letter, then return to Stormwind for The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Caretaker Folsom : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Near the caretaker , inspect Sealed Crate: complete The Legend of Stalvan[28], turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28] and accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Opening the crate may summon an enemy. Recover first.
Walk from Stormwind to eastern Elwynn and Eastvale Logging Camp.
Marshal Haggard : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Inspect the chest in the marshal's house and read the records about Stalvan for The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Marshal Haggard : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Hearth to Darkshire. Finish town conversations before leaving for the Wetlands.
If less than an hour has passed since Raven Hill, your hearth is still on cooldown: take the southern road through Elwynn into Duskwood, then Darkshire.
Tavernkeep Smitts : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Commander Althea Ebonlocke : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Clerk Daltry : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28], accept !The Legend of Stalvan[28].
Commander Althea Ebonlocke : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[28].
The Legend of Stalvan[28] ends with a conversation. The final The Legend of Stalvan[35] is a level-35 quest against a level-32 enemy tougher than normal mobs: a separate optional group branch at 29-30. Leave it for now. Finish ogres, the final Night Watch and cemetery deliveries later.
If not trained at 24 during town deliveries, Felicia Maline : fly from Darkshire to Stormwind. Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : Blessing of Wisdom, Hammer of Justice, Blessing of Protection, Redemption, 
Turn Undead and 
Seal of Justice. Then Dungar Longdrink : back to Darkshire.
Optional orc keep group: cloth boots and a robe, then resume capital deliveries.
Bristle Whisker Catfish from 15 (≈ 16), water Melon Juice from 15 (≈ 1). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx, a 15.97 DPS two-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 120; shield option Longsword, a 12.17 DPS one-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 87. Train Swords with Woo Ping in Stormwind first. Mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78) needs no new skill.Kite Shield from 22, 491 armor (≈ 62); mail chest Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). This shield does not upgrade class reward Bastion of Stormwind. White armor only helps badly outdated slots.Felicia Maline : fly from Darkshire to Lakeshire. Form a group before entering the orc keep.
Marshal Marris : accept !Tharil'zun[25].
Wanted: Incinerator Gar'im: accept !WANTED: Incinerator Gar'im[25].
Clear the Blackrock keep with a group: Tharil'zun and Incinerator Gar'im , for Tharil'zun[25] and WANTED: Incinerator Gar'im[25].
Drops from: Tharil'zun's Head - Tharil'zun · Broken Staff of Incinerator Gar'im - Incinerator Gar'im
Form the group before the keep. Healing and defensives do not replace a tank and full mana against several elites.
At Render's Camp in the north, Corporal Keeshan : accept !Missing In Action[25]. The escort starts immediately, so clear the path first.
Free the prisoner and escort him to the exit. Clear the route before starting, for Missing In Action[25].
Marshal Marris : turn in ?Tharil'zun[25]; deliver the orbs for Shadow Magic[23] here too if not already done.
Two-hander 
Orc Crusher: 18.19 DPS, +8 Strength/+4 Stamina; Maces already learned. Shield users compare Fire Hardened Buckler. With Verigan's Fist, the two-handed reward is not an upgrade.
Magistrate Solomon : turn in ?WANTED: Incinerator Gar'im[25].
Cloth Incinerator's Boots: +3 Stamina/+6 Intellect. Compare with your boots.
Marshal Marris : turn in ?Missing In Action[25].
Cloth 
Robe of Solomon: +7 Stamina/+3 Spirit. Useful for safer leveling; check how much spellpower you lose from your current item.
Ariena Stormfeather : resume the route through Stormwind.
Tram to Ironforge, through Loch Modan into the Wetlands. Finish lower-level quests on the way.
Flagon of Dwarven Honeymead for The Third Fleet[27] in the harbor tavern. Buy it now; it is not a random drop.
Wild Hog Shank from 25 (≈ 2), water 
Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx from 21 (≈ 120), Longsword from 21 (≈ 87) or usable one-handed mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78); only replace an outdated weapon. Verigan's Fist and good dungeon drops usually make these purchases unnecessary.Kite Shield from 22 (≈ 62) and Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). Wenna Silkbeard in northern Wetlands: 
Elite Shoulders, mail shoulders from 25, +6 Strength/+5 Stamina for ≈ 16. Check stock and avoid a wasted detour without the gold.Still in Darkshire? Fly to Stormwind. Already there after the optional Redridge branch? Start with the tram to Ironforge. Then fly to Thelsamar and follow the road to Loch Modan's northern tower.
Mountaineer Kadrell : accept !Report to Mountaineer Rockgar[21].
On the road north at Algaz Station, Mountaineer Rockgar : turn in ?Report to Mountaineer Rockgar[21], accept !The Algaz Gauntlet[21].
Pass through Dun Algaz and kill the required orcs on the way into the Wetlands for The Algaz Gauntlet[21].
Follow the road down into the Wetlands and west to Menethil Harbor. Unlock the flight path and set your hearth.
Valstag Ironjaw : turn in ?The Algaz Gauntlet[21].
Valstag Ironjaw : accept !Spoils of War[22].
Valstag Ironjaw : accept !Report to Captain Stoutfist[28].
Captain Stoutfist : turn in ?Report to Captain Stoutfist[28].
Captain Stoutfist : accept !War Banners[28].
Captain Stoutfist : accept !From the Ashes[28].
Karl Boran : accept !Claws from the Deep[22].
James Halloran : accept !Young Crocolisk Skins[22].
Sida : accept !Digging Through the Ooze[24].
Caitlin Grassman : accept !Alchemical Hazards[22].
Tarrel Rockweaver : accept !In Search of the Excavation Team[24].
First Mate Fitzsimmons : accept !The Greenwarden[21].
First Mate Fitzsimmons : accept !The Third Fleet[27].
Collect wood and iron within the harbor. The old sailor needs Flagon of Dwarven Honeymead, sold by Innkeeper Helbrek , for Spoils of War[22] and The Third Fleet[27].
A normal vendor purchase, not a random-drop hunt.
Valstag Ironjaw : turn in ?Spoils of War[22].
First Mate Fitzsimmons : turn in ?The Third Fleet[27], accept !The Cursed Crew[29].
Along the coast north of the harbor, kill murlocs and gather young crocolisk skins for Claws from the Deep[22] and Young Crocolisk Skins[22].
Drops from: Gobbler's Head - Gobbler · Young Crocolisk Skin - Young Wetlands Crocolisk
Karl Boran : turn in ?Claws from the Deep[22], accept !Reclaiming Goods[25].
James Halloran : turn in ?Young Crocolisk Skins[22], accept !Apprentice's Duties[26].
Find Damaged Crate by the coastal huts : complete Reclaiming Goods[25], turn in ?Reclaiming Goods[25], accept !The Search Continues[25].
Farther along the shore, Sealed Barrel : complete The Search Continues[25], turn in ?The Search Continues[25], accept !Search More Hovels[25].
Last hut, Half-buried Barrel : complete Search More Hovels[25], turn in ?Search More Hovels[25], accept !Return the Statuette[25].
Farther north on the coast at , collect hides from Giant Wetlands Crocolisk for Apprentice's Duties[26].
Karl Boran : turn in ?Return the Statuette[25].
Icicle Rod is a staff despite its name, and Paladins cannot use staves. Compare other rewards; do not plan to use it for healing.
Return east to the road: Whelgar's Excavation Site first, then the Green Belt.
Merrin Rockweaver : turn in ?In Search of the Excavation Team[24], accept !In Search of the Excavation Team[24].
Ormer Ironbraid : accept !Ormer's Revenge[24].
Prospector Whelgar : accept !Uncovering the Past[27].
Outer excavation: kill the weaker raptors first, staying away from Sarltooth, for Ormer's Revenge[24].
Ormer Ironbraid : turn in ?Ormer's Revenge[24], accept !Ormer's Revenge[27].
Rethiel the Greenwarden : turn in ?The Greenwarden[21].
Rethiel the Greenwarden : accept !Tramping Paws[21].
South of Rethiel, kill Mosshide Gnolls and Mongrels in Mosshide Fen ; Thelgen Rock is nearby, for Tramping Paws[21] and Alchemical Hazards[22].
Drops from: Unruptured Stalker Gland - Leech Stalker, Cave Stalker
Rethiel the Greenwarden : turn in ?Tramping Paws[21], accept !Fire Taboo[23].
In the north, between the Green Belt and Ironbeard's Tomb (), Mosshide Mistweavers, Fenrunners, Trappers, Brutes and Mystics drop flint for Fire Taboo[23]. The southern Gnolls and Mongrels do not. Nearby oozes at Ironbeard's Tomb drop the bag for Digging Through the Ooze[24].
Drops from: Crude Flint - Mosshide Mistweaver, Mosshide Fenrunner, Mosshide Trapper and others · Sida's Bag - Crimson Ooze, Black Ooze, Monstrous Ooze and others
Rethiel the Greenwarden : turn in ?Fire Taboo[23], accept !Blisters on the Land[26].
Hearth to Menethil Harbor, turn in completed quests and repair.
Sida : turn in ?Digging Through the Ooze[24].
Caitlin Grassman : turn in ?Alchemical Hazards[22].
James Halloran : turn in ?Apprentice's Duties[26].
Tarrel Rockweaver : turn in ?In Search of the Excavation Team[24].
At 26, fly from Menethil to Ironforge. Brandur Ironhammer : Seal of Righteousness, Retribution Aura, Flash of Light; shield users take Seal of Fury, now trainable from 26. Then Gryth Thurden : return to Menethil Harbor.
New Forever quests fill out the familiar loop. Pull the final tough enemies with a partner.
Wild Hog Shank from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx from 21 (≈ 120), Longsword from 21 (≈ 87) or usable one-handed mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78); only replace an outdated weapon. Verigan's Fist and good dungeon drops usually make these purchases unnecessary.Kite Shield from 22 (≈ 62) and Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). Wenna Silkbeard in northern Wetlands: Elite Shoulders, mail shoulders from 25, +6 Strength/+5 Stamina for ≈ 16. Check stock and avoid a wasted detour without the gold.
Metal Buckler, a shield from 29 with 599 armor, ≈ 120. Solo fallback: compare lost green-shield stats and keep stronger Crest of Darkshire if owned.James Halloran : accept !Crimson Crate Delivery[29].
At the lost fleet, kill cursed crewmen, then finish stronger raptors and collect four relics at the excavation, for The Cursed Crew[29] and Uncovering the Past[27] and Ormer's Revenge[27].
Drops from: Snellig's Snuffbox - First Mate Snellig
Ormer Ironbraid : turn in ?Ormer's Revenge[27], accept !Ormer's Revenge[29].
Prospector Whelgar : turn in ?Uncovering the Past[27].
Sarltooth is deep in Whelgar's Excavation Site: clear nearby raptors before engaging, for Ormer's Revenge[29].
Avoid fighting two patrols. Bring a partner if the enemy is too strong.
Ormer Ironbraid : turn in ?Ormer's Revenge[29].
Paladins cannot use 
Excavation Rod. Compare the alternative reward with your gear or choose a vendor item.
Howin Kindfeather : turn in ?Crimson Crate Delivery[29].
Howin Kindfeather : accept !Razormaw Needling[29].
Howin Kindfeather : accept !Trying Times[29].
At Raptor Ridge northeast of the Green Belt, around , collect incisors from Highland Razormaw and Elder Razormaw for Razormaw Needling[29]. Look for eggs there too for Trying Times[29]; finish fen creepers in the Green Belt for Blisters on the Land[26].
Howin Kindfeather : turn in ?Razormaw Needling[29].
Howin Kindfeather : turn in ?Trying Times[29].
Rethiel the Greenwarden : turn in ?Blisters on the Land[26].
At Angerfang Encampment, collect banners and destroy four sets of attack plans for War Banners[28] and From the Ashes[28].
Drops from: Dragonmaw War Banner - Dragonmaw Raider, Dragonmaw Swamprunner, Dragonmaw Centurion and others
Hearth to the harbor. Turn in the orc and cursed crew quests.
Captain Stoutfist : turn in ?War Banners[28].
Captain Stoutfist : turn in ?From the Ashes[28].
First Mate Fitzsimmons : turn in ?The Cursed Crew[29], accept !Lifting the Curse[30].
Return to the ship, defeat the captain and open his chest for Lifting the Curse[30].
Drops from: Intrepid Strongbox Key - Captain Halyndor
A partner helps: the deck and hold are cramped, with respawning mobs behind you.
At chest Intrepid's Locked Strongbox : turn in ?Lifting the Curse[30], accept !The Eye of Paleth[30].
Glorin Steelbrow : turn in ?The Eye of Paleth[30], accept !Cleansing the Eye[30].
The main route continues with Next: Stormwind, then Next: Duskwood. With a group, choose the excavation, Stockade or Nek'rosh before leaving. None is required to continue.
Reached 28 before finishing the Wetlands? Fly to Ironforge. Brandur Ironhammer : Holy Strike, Exorcism and missed ranks. Gryth Thurden : back to Menethil. If still lower, combine training with the final Wetlands departure.
New group area, two-handed weapons and healing alternatives.
Titan Relic from the final boss: it starts Lost Relic Carry[31], and the chain ends in Ironforge's Hall of Explorers (Prehistoric Prism[31]).Wild Hog Shank from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx from 21 (≈ 120), Longsword from 21 (≈ 87) or usable one-handed mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78); only replace an outdated weapon. Verigan's Fist and good dungeon drops usually make these purchases unnecessary.Kite Shield from 22 (≈ 62) and Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). Wenna Silkbeard in northern Wetlands: Elite Shoulders, mail shoulders from 25, +6 Strength/+5 Stamina for ≈ 16. Check stock and avoid a wasted detour without the gold.James Halloran : accept !Highland Hides[28].
Follow the road east from the harbor to Rethiel the Greenwarden near the Green Belt, then south. Wowhead places the Excavation Site: Wetlands entrance at , with the meeting stone at .
Rethiel the Greenwarden : accept !Horrors in the Highland[31].
Run Excavation Site:
Titan Relic.Drops from: Thicket Raptor Hide - Shadetooth, Thicket Lurker, Thicket Hunter and others
Use the looted Titan Relic to accept !Lost Relic Carry[31].
Rethiel the Greenwarden : turn in ?Horrors in the Highland[31].
Hornbeam Heft: one-handed axe, 11.46 DPS, +6 Strength and +26 spell damage/healing. Useful in a healing set; learn Axes with Buliwyf Stonehand . Compare your main melee weapon before swapping.
Keep the relic and take it out to Whelgar's camp for Lost Relic Carry[31].
Drops from: Titan Relic - Relic Guardian
Prospector Whelgar : turn in ?Lost Relic Carry[31], accept !Prehistoric Prism[31].
Keep the provided relic for delivery to Ironforge's Hall of Explorers after local turn-ins. No need to kill the keeper again, for Prehistoric Prism[31].
Drops from: Titan Relic - Relic Guardian
James Halloran : turn in ?Highland Hides[28].
Shellei Brondir : fly to Ironforge and visit the Hall of Explorers.
High Explorer Magellas : turn in ?Prehistoric Prism[31].
Heavehammer: 27.73 DPS two-handed mace, +32 attack power and +60 armor. A strong melee upgrade; Paladins cannot use the alternative staff.
After turning in, continue the capital route or fly back to the Wetlands for remaining group quests.
Independent group branch: Dun Modr quests and the Stockade, with no required Deadmines letter.
Wild Hog Shank from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx from 21 (≈ 120), Longsword from 21 (≈ 87) or usable one-handed mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78); only replace an outdated weapon. Verigan's Fist and good dungeon drops usually make these purchases unnecessary.Kite Shield from 22 (≈ 62) and Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). Wenna Silkbeard in northern Wetlands: Elite Shoulders, mail shoulders from 25, +6 Strength/+5 Stamina for ≈ 16. Check stock and avoid a wasted detour without the gold.In Ironforge after the excavation? Fly back to Menethil Harbor first. Form a group in the Wetlands and head to Dun Modr's southern entrance; do not push straight onto Thandol Span.
Motley Garmason : accept !The Dark Iron War[30].
Clear Dark Iron dwarves in Dun Modr with a group. Check the required types in your quest log for The Dark Iron War[30].
Classic counters differ from the recent English text: follow your client's objective counter.
Motley Garmason : turn in ?The Dark Iron War[30], accept !The Fury Runs Deep[27].
Return to the harbor, fly to Ironforge and take the Deeprun Tram to Stormwind. Pick up two quests in your unlocked Lakeshire and Darkshire before gathering at the entrance.
Guard Berton : accept !What Comes Around...[25].
Councilman Millstipe : accept !Crime and Punishment[26].
Felicia Maline : fly to Stormwind. Pick up the remaining independent quests at the Stockade entrance.
Warden Thelwater : accept !Quell the Uprising[26].
Nikova Raskol : accept !The Color of Blood[26].
Run the Stockade with a group for The Fury Runs Deep[27], What Comes Around...[25], Crime and Punishment[26], Quell the Uprising[26] and The Color of Blood[26]. Check heads, the hand and bandanas before leaving.
Drops from: Head of Deepfury - Kam Deepfury · Head of Targorr - Targorr the Dread · Hand of Dextren Ward - Dextren Ward · Red Wool Bandana - Dextren Ward, Defias Prisoner, Defias Captive and others
Skipped Deadmines? You do not have Bazil Thredd[22] → The Stockade Riots[29], but the other quests and The Fury Runs Deep[27] reward are independent.
Warden Thelwater : turn in ?Quell the Uprising[26].
Nikova Raskol : turn in ?The Color of Blood[26].
Fly to turn in the southern quests in Lakeshire and Darkshire, then return through the capitals to Dun Modr for the final turn-in.
Guard Berton : turn in ?What Comes Around...[25].
Ursine Hammer is a two-handed mace with Intellect and Spirit; you already know the weapon skill. Keep it for a role that benefits from those stats. Paladins cannot use the staff 
Hardened Root Staff.
Councilman Millstipe : turn in ?Crime and Punishment[26].
Keep the cloth 
Town Clerk's Mittens, with Intellect and spell power, for healing if useful. Compare the other rewards against your current role and gear.
Motley Garmason : turn in ?The Fury Runs Deep[27].
Headbasher: a two-handed mace with 23.7 DPS, Strength and Intellect. A good upgrade over a weak weapon, but Verigan's Fist has higher DPS and a useful proc. Do not swap automatically.
Return to the harbor. Stay in the Wetlands if doing Nek'rosh; otherwise continue to From the Wetlands to Stormwind.
An optional group target and weapon rewards that may require weapon training.
Wild Hog Shank from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx from 21 (≈ 120), Longsword from 21 (≈ 87) or usable one-handed mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78); only replace an outdated weapon. Verigan's Fist and good dungeon drops usually make these purchases unnecessary.Kite Shield from 22 (≈ 62) and Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). Wenna Silkbeard in northern Wetlands: Elite Shoulders, mail shoulders from 25, +6 Strength/+5 Stamina for ≈ 16. Check stock and avoid a wasted detour without the gold.Captain Stoutfist : accept !Nek'rosh's Gambit[31].
Destroy the catapults at Angerfang Encampment, then inspect Dragonmaw Catapult for Nek'rosh's Gambit[31].
Dragonmaw Catapult: turn in ?Nek'rosh's Gambit[31], accept !Defeat Nek'rosh[32].
Reach the chief with a group: Chieftain Nek'rosh . Clear the guards and patrols first, then defeat him and loot his head for Defeat Nek'rosh[32].
Drops from: Nek'rosh's Head - Chieftain Nek'rosh
At the chieftain's position , Tattered Spellbook: accept !Old Habits[31].
Captain Stoutfist : turn in ?Defeat Nek'rosh[32] and ?Old Habits[31].
The two-handed Ancient War Sword: 21.67 DPS, +9 Strength/+6 Stamina. Do not automatically replace Verigan's Fist, Headbasher or Heavehammer with it. The one-handed axe Barreling Reaper is useful with a shield after training with Buliwyf Stonehand .
Return to the harbor and continue to From the Wetlands to Stormwind.
A long optional Alliance class chain. A minimum level of 22 does not make fighting these demons safe at 22. Bring a group and a few extra levels.
Wild Hog Shank from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Holy Strike, Exorcism and your latest healing spells before sailing. Bring more than one stack of water for this long trip.Shellei Brondir : travel to Menethil Harbor. Innkeeper Helbrek : set your hearth. Take the boat to Auberdine, not Theramore; ask the dockmaster to confirm the destination.
From Auberdine, head northeast with a group to the Tower of Althalaxx at . Climb to the orb at the top without leaving enemies alive behind you.
Open Strange Orb, take 
Althalaxx Orb and use it to accept !A Strange Artifact[30].
The order of this new chain has been supplemented using a recent beta walkthrough. If you have already used the item to start the quest, you do not need another one.
Follow the road south into Ashenvale and reach Maestra's Post.
Delgren the Purifier : turn in ?A Strange Artifact[30], accept !Advice From Stormwind[30].
Return to Auberdine, take the boat to Menethil Harbor, fly to Ironforge and ride the Deeprun Tram to Stormwind. Visit the Cathedral and the Mage Quarter in one trip.
Katherine the Pure : turn in ?Advice From Stormwind[30], accept !A Second Opinion[30].
Ursula Deline : turn in ?A Second Opinion[30], accept !Earning Your Salt[30].
Dungar Longdrink : fly to Lakeshire. From there, head to the Blackrock camps with a group and find the summoners.
Collect fourteen 
Summoner's Salt from Blackrock orcs, especially Blackrock Summoner , then return to Stormwind for Earning Your Salt[30].
Drops from: Summoner's Salt - Gath'Ilzogg, Blackrock Champion, Blackrock Shadowcaster and others
Treat this as a separate class quest trip. If you have already completed the regular Redridge quests, you do not need to pick them up again.
Ursula Deline : turn in ?Earning Your Salt[30], accept !It Must Be Destroyed[30].
Travel via the Deeprun Tram and Menethil Harbor, take the boat to Auberdine again, then follow the road through Ashenvale to the southeastern canyon. Bring a group: the demons here are around level 30 and higher.
Collect twelve 
Mote of Mannoroth from demons in Demon Fall Canyon. Then perform the orb ritual at Spear of Mannoroth, , for It Must Be Destroyed[30].
Drops from: Mote of Mannoroth - Legion Hound, Searing Infernal, Felguard and others
You need both the fragments and the orb. Clear the nearby demons before starting the event.
Spear of Mannoroth: turn in ?It Must Be Destroyed[30].
Shattered Orb: accept !Return to Delgren[30].
Follow the road back to Maestra's Post. Do not vendor the shards.
Delgren the Purifier : turn in ?Return to Delgren[30].
Cloak of the Divine Storm: a cloak with +5 Strength/+5 Stamina and +8 Holy damage. The cloak's name does not mean you gain a new active ability.
Return to the main route via Auberdine and Menethil Harbor, or hearth if you are still bound to the harbor. Do not repeat completed chapters.
Shared departure after the solo route and your chosen group branches.
Wild Hog Shank from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Holy Strike and Exorcism. If you are visiting after the Excavation, compare Heavehammer with your class mace here too.Shellei Brondir : fly to Ironforge for level-28 training, then take the Deeprun Tram to Stormwind. Turn in the eye-cleansing delivery at the cathedral.
If you are already in Stormwind, go straight to the Cathedral turn-ins. There is no need to return to the harbor or Ironforge.
Archbishop Benedictus : turn in ?Cleansing the Eye[30].
Finish up in Duskwood, then train your level 30 Paladin abilities.
Merrick's Bow and Ira's Dagger.
Stormwind Brie from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx, a 15.97 DPS two-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 120; shield option Longsword, a 12.17 DPS one-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 87. Train Swords with Woo Ping in Stormwind first. Mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78) needs no new skill.Kite Shield from 22, 491 armor (≈ 62); mail chest Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). This shield does not upgrade class reward Bastion of Stormwind. White armor only helps badly outdated slots.Merciless Axe from 26 (≈ 32), only if you missed the strong group quest rewards. Do not replace Verigan's Fist with it. After buying it, train the axe skill and level it on safe targets.Dungar Longdrink : fly to Darkshire and check your log for The Night Watch[30], Gather Rot Blossoms[24], Worgen in the Woods[29] and Merrick's Bow[28]. Innkeeper Trelayne : set your hearth in Darkshire before the long loop. You no longer need the Menethil bind.
Finish the level-28-29 Nightbane Dark Runners in the southern forest, left for later on your first visit, for Worgen in the Woods[29].
Calor : turn in ?Worgen in the Woods[29], accept !Worgen in the Woods[31].
Complete the final worgen hunt in the southern forest for Worgen in the Woods[31].
Calor : turn in ?Worgen in the Woods[31], accept !Worgen in the Woods[31].
Jonathan Carevin : turn in ?Worgen in the Woods[31].
Paladins cannot use 
Consecrated Wand. Choose a reward for an equipment slot you can use or its vendor value, rather than ranged weapon DPS.
Viktori Prism'Antras : accept !Look to the Stars[30].
At Raven Hill, finish the remaining undead and collect flowers for The Night Watch[30] and Gather Rot Blossoms[24].
Drops from: Rot Blossom - Skeletal Horror, Skeletal Fiend, Skeletal Fiend (Enraged Form)
Hearth to Darkshire.
Hearth on cooldown? Follow the main road east to Darkshire.
Commander Althea Ebonlocke : turn in ?The Night Watch[30].
Tavernkeep Smitts : turn in ?Gather Rot Blossoms[24], accept !Juice Delivery[24].
Last visit to the hermit near Raven Hill: deliver the juice and complete his next request on the spot.
Abercrombie : turn in ?Juice Delivery[24], accept !Ghoulish Effigy[27].
Collect the required parts from ghouls in the nearby cemetery for Ghoulish Effigy[27].
Drops from: Ghoul Rib - Flesh Eater, Bone Chewer, Brain Eater and others
Abercrombie : turn in ?Ghoulish Effigy[27], accept !Ogre Thieves[30].
One trip to Vul'Gol Ogre Mound: kill warriors and enforcers, take the leader's monocle and the hermit's crate, for Ogre Thieves[30] and Look to the Stars[30] and Merrick's Bow[28].
Drops from: Ogre's Monocle - Zzarc' Vul
Bring a partner for the tough named ogre. If you skipped the new family branch, only do quests you accepted.
Abercrombie : turn in ?Ogre Thieves[30], accept !Note to the Mayor[30].
Hearth to Darkshire if ready; otherwise follow the southern road.
Viktori Prism'Antras : turn in ?Look to the Stars[30].
Sirra Von'Indi : turn in ?Merrick's Bow[28].
Sirra Von'Indi : accept !The Valor Family[22].
Accept after delivering both found items, so the family story does not rely on incomplete database prerequisites.
Lord Ello Ebonlocke : turn in ?Note to the Mayor[30], accept !Translate Abercrombie's Note[30].
Sirra Von'Indi : turn in ?Translate Abercrombie's Note[30], accept !Wait for Sirra to Finish[30].
Wait for the historian to translate the note for Wait for Sirra to Finish[30].
Sirra Von'Indi : turn in ?Wait for Sirra to Finish[30], accept !Translation to Ello[30].
Lord Ello Ebonlocke : turn in ?Translation to Ello[30].
Return to Raven Hill and inspect Memory of Valor; deliver the discovered book to Darkshire for The Valor Family[22].
Combine this with Eliza in the next optional branch. Reward 
Memories of Valor is a keepsake book, not a combat trinket.
Sirra Von'Indi : turn in ?The Valor Family[22].
The group follow-ups Bride of the Embalmer[30] and The Legend of Stalvan[35] are covered below. Do not accept them without a group. If you are short of 30, make up the XP on green-level worgen and undead, then return to Stormwind to train.
Finish the long storylines and earn cloth shoulders. Skip this branch without a ready group.
Stormwind Brie from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Dacian Falx, a 15.97 DPS two-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 120; shield option Longsword, a 12.17 DPS one-handed sword from 21 for ≈ 87. Train Swords with Woo Ping in Stormwind first. Mace Flail from 20 (≈ 78) needs no new skill.Kite Shield from 22, 491 armor (≈ 62); mail chest Polished Scale Vest from 22 (≈ 59). This shield does not upgrade class reward Bastion of Stormwind. White armor only helps badly outdated slots.Merciless Axe from 26 (≈ 32), only if you missed the strong group quest rewards. Do not replace Verigan's Fist with it. After buying it, train the axe skill and level it on safe targets.Commander Althea Ebonlocke : accept !The Legend of Stalvan[35].
Lord Ello Ebonlocke : accept !Bride of the Embalmer[30].
With a group, defeat Stalvan Mistmantle by the house and take the family ring for The Legend of Stalvan[35].
He is level 32 and tougher than normal mobs, and the quest is level 35. Meeting the acceptance minimum does not make this a safe level-22 fight.
Madame Eva : turn in ?The Legend of Stalvan[35].
Find Eliza's grave in the western cemetery. Start the event only with the group ready. Defeat Eliza and take her heart for Bride of the Embalmer[30].
Expect additional undead. Agree beforehand who tanks the boss and who handles the adds.
Lord Ello Ebonlocke : turn in ?Bride of the Embalmer[30].
The shield Crest of Darkshire: 661 armor, +2 Strength and +7 Stamina. A good later replacement for your early class shield.
After the turn-ins, fly to Stormwind with Felicia Maline and continue to level 30 Paladin training.
Finish the route with your abilities up to date. Choose the next content for your actual level.
Summon Warhorse, the Paladin mount, requires level 40. Start saving at 30.
Mulgore Spice Bread from 25 (≈ 2), water Sweet Nectar from 25 (≈ 2). Restock before leaving; healing does not replace drinking.Holy Light, Lay on Hands, Consecration; learn the new rank Seal of Command only if you chose the talent Seal of Command. For group play, check 
Divine Intervention and its reagent, 
Symbol of Divinity.Symbol of Divinity for ≈ 20, the reagent for Divine Intervention. Barim Jurgenstaad sells it in Ironforge too. Buy a small supply only if you have learned the spell and run group content.If you are still in Darkshire, fly to Stormwind with Felicia Maline . Already in the city? Go straight to the Cathedral. Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker : train once you have actually reached 30.
Upgrade Holy Light, Lay on Hands, Consecration and any available aura ranks. 
Seal of Light helps in longer fights; Seal of Command requires the Seal of Command talent.
Divine Intervention saves an ally at the cost of your own life and requires Symbol of Divinity. Discuss its use with your group; it is not a regular personal defensive.
Continue with your remaining Wetlands quests, Arathi Highlands and level-appropriate group dungeons. Summon Warhorse unlocks at 40. You do not get a free mount at 30.
Judgement doesn't consume your seal in Forever. Train Holy Strike from 6 and the shield seal Seal of Fury from 10. At 20, Consecration and Blessing of Kings come from the trainer without talent points. Humans already have Holy Light at the start. For Redemption, you'll need the separate class quest chain from 12.Seal of Righteousness up and use your autos. Add Judgement from 4, then Holy Strike at 6. Leave enough mana to heal if the pull goes wrong. An active seal doesn't need refreshing after every Judgement.
Seal of the Crusader first, then switch back to your damage seal.Seal of Command requires its talent and suits a slow two-hander. Without that talent, continue using Seal of Righteousness. Beta damage numbers change, so check the current tooltip rather than old Classic calculations.Hammer of Justice can stop a dangerous cast or a runner by stunning the target. If the enemy is immune to stuns, its cast will continue. Don't treat this as an interrupt that works on everything.Devotion Aura adds armor against physical hits. From 16, Retribution Aura hurts enemies when they hit you. The extra damage is nice, but I'd keep the armor when surviving the pull is the bigger problem.Blessing of Might helps in melee. From 14, Blessing of Wisdom cuts downtime if you run out of mana after every fight. Blessing of Kings grants overall stats from 20. Choose for your current task and gear.Concentration Aura helps you finish healing casts while taking hits from 22. Righteous Fury increases threat from Holy damage. Turn it on for tanking, and check it again when you switch roles.Flash of Light is a quick heal from 20; Holy Light and its ranks give larger heals. Match the heal to the missing health instead of always casting your most expensive rank.Ice Cold Milk from 5, Melon Juice from 15, Sweet Nectar from 25. Each town's shopping section lists vendors. Restock before caves and group events.Hammer of Justice gives you a short window to cast Holy Light. Check the other mobs first. Stunning one enemy won't protect the heal if another is still hitting you.Divine Protection to buy time for a heal. Don't count on a bubble-hearth yet: before 34, the protection ends sooner than a normal Hearthstone cast.Lay on Hands restores health but empties your remaining mana. It can save you from a hit without ending the fight. Keep an escape route, because afterward you may have no mana left to work with.
Will to Survive removes a stun. Use Purify for poisons and diseases; it does not remove bleeds. From 18, Blessing of Freedom helps against roots and slows.Exorcism adds damage from 20. Turn Undead can ease pressure from 24, but a fleeing enemy may pull nearby mobs.Large Round Shield from Godric Rothgar in Goldshire, and the one-handed Cudgel from level 2 at Corina Steele .Seal of Fury provides defense, and its Judgement lets you bring an enemy back to you. Turn on Righteous Fury for tanking. From 20, Consecration holds a small pack but drains mana quickly.Blessing of Protection stops physical attacks against its target, but that player can't make physical attacks either. Don't put it on the tank without a reason. Blessing of Salvation is gone since November 2, so there's nothing left to lower an ally's threat.Linen Cloth, use the life-restoring symbol on Henze Faulk , and finish the return turn-ins. Reviving the quest target isn't the last step. You won't have the spell until the chain is done.Bastion of Stormwind, then collect four components for Verigan's Fist. These belong to one optional branch with long group trips. I'd stop after the shield if the rest isn't convenient yet. You can wait before taking the next quest.Battleworn Hammer. Corina Steele in Goldshire: Wooden Mallet from 4, 5.00 DPS, ≈ 7. You already know the mace skills; no training needed.Northshire Hammer: 8.33 DPS/+2 Strength. The alternative, Militia Sword, is a one-handed sword and requires separate weapon training.Heavy Spiked Mace, 12.5 DPS/+6 Strength: Antonio Perelli in Elwynn or Nillen Andemar in Loch Modan, ≈ 74. The Hall of Thanes rewards Ironforge Greathammer, 15.97 DPS. Do not buy a weaker replacement after earning it.Verigan's Fist: 25.63 DPS, mana, Spirit and a proc. It is stronger than the old Classic version and many rewards before 30.Dacian Falx from 21, 15.97 DPS (≈ 120), then Merciless Axe from 26, 21.09 DPS and +12 Strength (≈ 32); the database lists both at Gavin Gnarltree . Learn swords from Woo Ping , axes from Buliwyf Stonehand .Orc Crusher from Tharil'zun[25], Rockslicer from the Deadmines, Headbasher from The Fury Runs Deep[27]. If you have Verigan's Fist, do not swap automatically. Even Headbasher has lower DPS, although it grants Strength and Intellect.Heavehammer, 27.73 DPS and +32 attack power, is a serious melee upgrade candidate. Weigh the loss of Intellect, Spirit and the class hammer's proc against your current role.Large Round Shield early, then earn free upgrades: Militia Buckler from Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty[10], Dwarven Defender from In Defense of the King's Lands[17], Buckler of the Seas from The Coastal Menace[20] and Bastion of Stormwind from defending the farm. A later group target is Crest of Darkshire from Eliza.Cudgel, then Invader's Mace from Banner of the Fallen[17] or Fist of the People's Militia from The People's Militia[17]. From 20, Flail for ≈ 78 at Marda Weller ; Longsword from 21 requires weapon training first.Metal Buckler, 599 armor, ≈ 120, from Olthran Craghelm . Compare a green shield's full stats, not just its armor.Stormwind Chain Gloves from Manhunt[10] and Stormwind Guard Leggings from WANTED: "Hogger"[11]. In Loch Modan, Morhan Coppertongue sells 
Chainmail Armor/Chainmail Pants from 12 for ≈ 17/≈ 18. Buy only to replace a much weaker slot.Scalemail Vest/Scalemail Gloves; from 22, Polished Scale Vest: Dolkin Craghelm in Ironforge. These white items can replace old gear, but a small armor gain does not justify buying something in every town.Cryptwalker Bracers from The Restless Dead[15], Chausses of Westfall from The Defias Brotherhood[22], 
Alacritous Treads from WANTED: Incinerator Gar'im[25]. They are more useful than blindly buying a full set of white armor.Elite Shoulders, +6 Strength/+5 Stamina (≈ 16), are listed at Wenna Silkbeard . Plate becomes available at 40; before 30, focus on mail and useful stats.
Tomb Robber's Gloves from Important Heirlooms[15] (+1 Stamina/+2 Intellect), Incinerator's Boots from WANTED: Incinerator Gar'im[25] (+3 Stamina/+6 Intellect). The leather 
Disjointed Shoes from the same quest grants attack power and spell power, making it a viable hybrid option, but you can choose only one reward.Hornbeam Heft from Horrors in the Highland[31]: +26 spell damage/healing and +6 Strength. Its low physical damage does not stop it being useful for healing. It is a one-handed axe, so train with Buliwyf Stonehand first.Ursine Hammer from What Comes Around...[25] grants Intellect and Spirit. Keep it for a role that benefits from them if your main two-hander is stronger. Paladins cannot use daggers, staves or wands, even as Holy.Mining and Skinning are a simple start, with First Aid and Cooking alongside them. The Northshire book chain gives you Mining for Dummies so you can begin Mining. Want to craft instead? Replace one of your two primary professions. There's no third slot.
Expert First Aid - Under Wraps for ≈ 1, requiring First Aid 125 and raising the cap to 225. You do not have to wait for 150. Entering the Arathi stronghold is dangerous; combine it with the group hammer trip or wait until you are ready.Expert Cookbook for ≈ 1, requiring Cooking 125 and raising the cap to 225. Buy it during the optional Kalimdor trip if convenient. Item level 30 in the tooltip does not mean it requires character level 30.
Well Fed XP Boost grants +5% kill XP for 15 minutes after eating for 10 seconds. The bonus does not apply to quest turn-ins.Bronze Tube beforehand from an engineer, the Auction House or the limited stock at Herble Baubbletump in Duskwood.Whitestone Oak Lumber, Jordan's Refined Ore Shipment, Jordan's Smithing Hammer and Purified Kor Gem for the hammer. For the optional orb chain, keep Althalaxx Orb and its later quest components. Similar vendor items will not substitute for them.You don't need a dungeon in every level bracket. Go for a useful reward, a class component, or a group that's ready when you are. Pick up the relevant optional chapter's quests before entering. Boss drops aren't guaranteed.
Dark Iron Map starts Old Ironforge Incursion[16]; pick up The Restless Dead[15] and Important Heirlooms[15] at the entrance too.Ironforge Greathammer is a strong early reward, and Cryptwalker Bracers suits a melee set. Keep the cloth Tomb Robber's Gloves if it improves your healing gear. Remember to put Anvilmar's spirit to rest too. He's part of the objective, not just scenery near the kills.Chausses of Westfall, +11 Strength/+5 Stamina. Rockslicer and other boss weapons are random drops. Axes and swords require weapon training.Whitestone Oak Lumber. That way, the same run covers your dungeon quests and class component.Jordan's Smithing Hammer in the stables. Arrange a group beforehand. The Menethil → Southshore boat shortens the journey; you still need to travel overland to the keep.Headbasher from The Fury Runs Deep[27]: 23.70 DPS, +9 Strength/+5 Stamina/+10 Intellect. A strong upgrade over ordinary weapons. Against Verigan's Fist, compare your role and its proc, not just item level.
Lucine Longsword from What Comes Around...[25] is a sword for use with a shield after training; Ursine Hammer is a two-handed mace with Intellect and Spirit. The investigation of the Deadmines letter is not part of this separate branch. Do not accept it now.Heavehammer from Prehistoric Prism[31]: 27.73 DPS and +32 attack power. After leaving, show the relic at Whelgar's camp first, then deliver it to Ironforge.Hornbeam Heft from Horrors in the Highland[31] suits a healing set after training One-Handed Axes. Paladins cannot use the staff offered as the other weapon reward.Holy Strike from 6. Its weapon damage percentage differs between Blizzard's overview and the current tooltip. Until those agree, I'd use the current in-game tooltip and avoid relying on the disputed number.Judgement does not consume your seal, and blessings last longer than in Classic. Consecration and Blessing of Kings do not require their old talents.Northshire Hammer, a two-handed mace Paladins can use from the start. New lake and logging camp quests fit into the regular loop rather than requiring a separate trip.Verigan's Fist is now much stronger than the Classic version. The new orb chain rewards Cloak of the Divine Storm. It is optional and does not grant an active ability just because of the item's name.Well Fed XP Boost helps with kill XP, not turn-ins. The short camping branch takes place near Goldshire.Verigan's Fist, check a new weapon carefully before buying it. Compare DPS, useful stats, and your role. A higher item level alone doesn't make it better.Blessing of Freedom helps against slows, Hammer of Justice stops an opponent, and Will to Survive removes a stun. You have no gap closer before 30; do not chase someone into an unfamiliar camp.Divine Protection does not guarantee a safe hearth: its protection ends before the cast finishes. Use the window to heal and retreat rather than relying on a combo you do not have.
Ruthless adds +1% attack and spell crit, down from 2% on October 26. It isn't a sword-only bonus anymore. Choose the weapon that actually improves your damage.Will to Survive breaks stuns, with a 3-minute cooldown. It won't clear a different kind of debuff just because the button is ready.Perception improves stealth detection for 20 seconds and has a 3-minute cooldown. It helps when a Rogue is nearby, but you still have to be close enough to detect them.
The Human Spirit adds +10% Spirit, increased from 5% on October 26. Give your mana time to recover after spending it, using autos between casts. Bring water anyway, especially before a long trip.Checked for Forever beta 1.60.1 as of October 16, 2026. Starting weapon skills come from the Forever client, not old Classic descriptions.
Holy 0
Protection 0
Retribution 21
