Exploration: Eastern Kingdoms 1–30

Levels 1–30Both factions

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44 steps · Elwynn Forest, Westfall, Duskwood, Redridge Mountains, Dun Morogh, Loch Modan, Wetlands, Hillsbrad Foothills, Silverpine Forest, Tirisfal Glades

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Eastern Kingdoms 1–30: an exploration route for World of Warcraft: Forever, levels 1–30: 44 steps through Elwynn Forest, Westfall, Duskwood, Redridge Mountains, Dun Morogh, Loch Modan, Wetlands, Hillsbrad Foothills, Silverpine Forest and Tirisfal Glades.

Exploration: Eastern Kingdoms 1–30(1–30)

Steps

44 steps
  1. 1Elwynn Forest (1/2)Alliance only8 goals
    • Exploring the entire world map on one character is a Forever Legacy Challenge (1 account-wide Legacy Point).
    • Northshire Valley opens onto Elwynn Forest; Goldshire is south down the road.
    • Explore Northshire Valley Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Stone Cairn Lake Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Eastvale Logging Camp Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Ridgepoint Tower Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Brackwell Pumpkin Patch Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Tower of Azora Elwynn Forest

    Discovering an area gives experience scaled to its level, so this runs alongside leveling. Alliance starts in Elwynn Forest; dwarves and gnomes can begin at the Dun Morogh step. 12 areas to discover here, levels 5–10.

  2. 2Elwynn Forest (2/2)Alliance only6 goals
    • Explore Crystal Lake Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Jerod's Landing Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Fargodeep Mine Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Forest's Edge Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Goldshire Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Stormwind City / Valley of Heroes / Stormwind Mountains Elwynn Forestany one of these names counts
  3. 3Westfall (1/2)Alliance only9 goals
    • Westfall borders Elwynn Forest to the west: follow the road out past the Westbrook Garrison.
    • Flight path here: Sentinel Hill (Thor).
    • Explore The Jansen Stead Westfall
    • Explore Furlbrow's Pumpkin Farm Westfall
    • Explore Jangolode Mine Westfall
    • Explore The Molsen Farm Westfall
    • Explore Gold Coast Quarry Westfall
    • Explore Alexston Farmstead Westfall
    • Explore Demont's Place Westfall

    14 areas to discover here, levels 9–18.

  4. 4Westfall (2/2)Alliance only7 goals
    • Explore Westfall Lighthouse Westfall
    • Explore Moonbrook Westfall
    • Explore The Dagger Hills Westfall
    • Explore The Dust Plains Westfall
    • Explore The Dead Acre Westfall
    • Explore Sentinel Hill Westfall
    • Explore Saldean's Farm Westfall
  5. 5Duskwood (1/2)Alliance only9 goals
    • Duskwood is east of Westfall and south of Elwynn Forest. Its road runs east to Darkshire.
    • Flight path here: Darkshire (Felicia Maline).
    • Explore The Hushed Bank Duskwood
    • Explore Raven Hill Cemetery Duskwood
    • Explore Raven Hill Duskwood
    • Explore Addle's Stead Duskwood
    • Explore Vul'Gol Ogre Mound Duskwood
    • Explore The Yorgen Farmstead Duskwood
    • Explore The Rotting Orchard Duskwood

    13 areas to discover here, levels 10–30.

  6. 6Duskwood (2/2)Alliance only6 goals
    • Explore Tranquil Gardens Cemetery Duskwood
    • Explore Darkshire Duskwood
    • Explore Manor Mistmantle Duskwood
    • Explore Brightwood Grove Duskwood
    • Explore Twilight Grove Duskwood
    • Explore The Darkened Bank Duskwood
  7. 7Redridge Mountains (1/2)Alliance only8 goals
    • Redridge starts at Three Corners, where the roads from Elwynn Forest and Duskwood meet.
    • Flight path here: Lakeshire (Ariena Stormfeather).
    • Explore Three Corners Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Lakeshire Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Redridge Canyons / Rethban Caverns Redridge Mountainsany one of these names counts
    • Explore Render's Camp / Render's Rock Redridge Mountainsany one of these names counts
    • Explore Alther's Mill Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Lake Everstill Redridge Mountains

    11 areas to discover here, levels 15–24.

  8. 8Redridge Mountains (2/2)Alliance only5 goals
    • Explore Lakeridge Highway Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Render's Valley Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Stonewatch Falls Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Stonewatch / Stonewatch Tower Redridge Mountainsany one of these names counts
    • Explore Galardell Valley / Tower of Ilgalar Redridge Mountainsany one of these names counts
  9. 9Dun Morogh (1/3)Alliance only7 goals
    • Take the Deeprun Tram from Stormwind's Dwarven District to Ironforge (or fly to Ironforge), then leave the city through its gates.
    • Explore Shimmer Ridge Dun Morogh
    • Explore Iceflow Lake Dun Morogh
    • Explore Gnomeregan Dun Morogh
    • Explore Brewnall Village Dun Morogh
    • Explore Frostmane Hold Dun Morogh
    • Explore Coldridge Valley / Anvilmar Dun Moroghany one of these names counts

    18 areas to discover here, levels 4–12.

  10. 10Dun Morogh (2/3)Alliance only6 goals
    • Explore Coldridge Pass Dun Morogh
    • Explore Chill Breeze Valley Dun Morogh
    • Explore The Grizzled Den Dun Morogh
    • Explore Kharanos Dun Morogh
    • Explore Ironforge / Gates of Ironforge Dun Moroghany one of these names counts
    • Explore Misty Pine Refuge Dun Morogh
  11. 11Dun Morogh (3/3)Alliance only6 goals
    • Explore Amberstill Ranch Dun Morogh
    • Explore The Tundrid Hills Dun Morogh
    • Explore Gol'Bolar Quarry Dun Morogh
    • Explore Helm's Bed Lake Dun Morogh
    • Explore North Gate Outpost Dun Morogh
    • Explore South Gate Outpost Dun Morogh
  12. 12Loch Modan (1/2)Alliance only8 goals
    • Leave Dun Morogh east through the gate tunnel; it opens into Loch Modan at Algaz Station.
    • Flight path here: Thelsamar (Thorgrum Borrelson).
    • Explore Valley of Kings Loch Modan
    • Explore Stonesplinter Valley Loch Modan
    • Explore Grizzlepaw Ridge Loch Modan
    • Explore Ironband's Excavation Site Loch Modan
    • Explore The Farstrider Lodge Loch Modan
    • Explore Mo'grosh Stronghold Loch Modan

    11 areas to discover here, levels 10–18.

  13. 13Loch Modan (2/2)Alliance only5 goals
    • Explore The Loch Loch Modan
    • Explore Thelsamar Loch Modan
    • Explore Stonewrought Dam Loch Modan
    • Explore Silver Stream Mine Loch Modan
    • Explore North Gate Pass Loch Modan
  14. 14Wetlands (1/2)Alliance only10 goals
    • From Algaz Station, the road north through the Dun Algaz pass leads into the Wetlands.
    • Flight path here: Menethil Harbor (Shellei Brondir).
    • Explore Grim Batol Wetlandsthe discovery triggers at the Dragonmaw Gates: do not go into Grim Batol itself
    • Explore Raptor Ridge Wetlands
    • Explore Direforge Hill Wetlands
    • Explore The Green Belt Wetlands
    • Explore Mosshide Fen Wetlands
    • Explore Thelgen Rock Wetlands
    • Explore Angerfang Encampment Wetlands
    • Explore Whelgar's Excavation Site Wetlands

    15 areas to discover here, levels 20–30.

  15. 15Wetlands (2/2)Alliance only7 goals
    • Explore Black Channel Marsh Wetlands
    • Explore Menethil Harbor Wetlands
    • Explore Bluegill Marsh Wetlands
    • Explore Sundown Marsh Wetlands
    • Explore Saltspray Glen Wetlands
    • Explore Ironbeard's Tomb Wetlands
    • Explore Dun Modr Wetlands
  16. 16Hillsbrad Foothills (1/2)Alliance only8 goals
    • Cross the Thandol Span in northern Wetlands into the Arathi Highlands (level 30+ creatures off the road), follow the road west past Refuge Pointe and on into Hillsbrad Foothills.
    • Flight path here: Southshore (Darla Harris).
    • Explore Dun Garok Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Eastern Strand Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Nethander Stead Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Durnholde Keep Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Tarren Mill Hillsbrad FoothillsHorde guards: touch the edge of Tarren Mill and move on
    • Explore Darrow Hill Hillsbrad Foothills

    12 areas to discover here, levels 20–31.

  17. 17Hillsbrad Foothills (2/2)Alliance only6 goals
    • Explore Southshore Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Hillsbrad Fields Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Azurelode Mine Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Western Strand Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Purgation Isle Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Southpoint Tower Hillsbrad Foothills
  18. 18Silverpine Forest (1/2)Alliance only9 goals
    • Follow the road west from Hillsbrad past Southpoint Tower into Silverpine Forest, Horde country with Horde guards at the Sepulcher.
    • Explore The Greymane Wall Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Pyrewood Village Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Shadowfang Keep Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Olsen's Farthing Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Sepulcher Silverpine ForestHorde guards: touch the edge of The Sepulcher and move on
    • Explore North Tide's Hollow Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Skittering Dark Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Dead Field Silverpine Forest

    15 areas to discover here, levels 10–20.

  19. 19Silverpine Forest (2/2)Alliance only7 goals
    • Explore The Shining Strand Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Decrepit Ferry Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Deep Elem Mine Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Beren's Peril Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Ambermill Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Fenris Isle Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Malden's Orchard Silverpine Forest
  20. 20Tirisfal Glades (1/3)Alliance only7 goals
    • Silverpine's road north leads into Tirisfal Glades. Brill, Deathknell and the Undercity ruins are Horde ground.
    • Explore Ruins of Lordaeron Tirisfal GladesHorde guards: touch the edge of Ruins of Lordaeron and move on
    • Explore Balnir Farmstead Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore The Bulwark Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Crusader Outpost Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Venomweb Vale Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Terrace of Repose / Whispering Gardens Tirisfal Gladesany one of these names counts

    17 areas to discover here, levels 5–10.

  21. 21Tirisfal Glades (2/3)Alliance only6 goals
    • Explore Scarlet Watch Post Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Brightwater Lake Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Garren's Haunt Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Brill Tirisfal GladesHorde guards: touch the edge of Brill and move on
    • Explore Cold Hearth Manor Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Nightmare Vale Tirisfal Glades
  22. 22Tirisfal Glades (3/3)Alliance only5 goals
    • Explore Stillwater Pond Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Agamand Mills Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Solliden Farmstead Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Deathknell Tirisfal GladesHorde guards: touch the edge of Deathknell and move on
    • Explore Whispering Forest Tirisfal Glades
  23. 23Tirisfal Glades (1/3)Horde only8 goals
    • Exploring the entire world map on one character is a Forever Legacy Challenge (1 account-wide Legacy Point).
    • Deathknell opens onto Tirisfal Glades; Brill is east along the road. Orcs, trolls and tauren arrive at the zeppelin tower by the Undercity.
    • Explore Deathknell Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Whispering Forest Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Solliden Farmstead Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Agamand Mills Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Stillwater Pond Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Cold Hearth Manor Tirisfal Glades

    Discovering an area gives experience scaled to its level, so this runs alongside leveling. Horde starts in Tirisfal Glades; orcs, trolls and tauren arrive by zeppelin from Orgrimmar. 17 areas to discover here, levels 5–10.

  24. 24Tirisfal Glades (2/3)Horde only6 goals
    • Explore Brill Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Garren's Haunt Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Brightwater Lake Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Scarlet Watch Post Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Terrace of Repose / Whispering Gardens Tirisfal Gladesany one of these names counts
    • Explore Venomweb Vale Tirisfal Glades
  25. 25Tirisfal Glades (3/3)Horde only5 goals
    • Explore Crusader Outpost Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore The Bulwark Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Balnir Farmstead Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Ruins of Lordaeron Tirisfal Glades
    • Explore Nightmare Vale Tirisfal Glades
  26. 26Silverpine Forest (1/2)Horde only10 goals
    • Silverpine Forest is south of Tirisfal Glades: follow the road south from Brill.
    • Flight path here: The Sepulcher (Karos Razok).
    • Explore Malden's Orchard Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Shining Strand Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Dead Field Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Skittering Dark Silverpine Forest
    • Explore North Tide's Hollow Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Sepulcher Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Olsen's Farthing Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Shadowfang Keep Silverpine Forest

    15 areas to discover here, levels 10–20.

  27. 27Silverpine Forest (2/2)Horde only7 goals
    • Explore Pyrewood Village Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Greymane Wall Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Beren's Peril Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Ambermill Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Deep Elem Mine Silverpine Forest
    • Explore The Decrepit Ferry Silverpine Forest
    • Explore Fenris Isle Silverpine Forest
  28. 28Hillsbrad Foothills (1/2)Horde only8 goals
    • At the south end of Silverpine the road turns east into Hillsbrad Foothills by Southpoint Tower. Tarren Mill in the north-east is the Horde town; Southshore is Alliance.
    • Flight path here: Tarren Mill (Zarise).
    • Explore Darrow Hill Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Tarren Mill Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Durnholde Keep Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Dun Garok Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Eastern Strand Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Nethander Stead Hillsbrad Foothills

    12 areas to discover here, levels 20–31.

  29. 29Hillsbrad Foothills (2/2)Horde only6 goals
    • Explore Southshore Hillsbrad FoothillsAlliance guards: touch the edge of Southshore and move on
    • Explore Hillsbrad Fields Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Western Strand Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Azurelode Mine Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Southpoint Tower Hillsbrad Foothills
    • Explore Purgation Isle Hillsbrad Foothills
  30. 30Wetlands (1/2)Horde only9 goals
    • Walk east from Hillsbrad into the Arathi Highlands (level 30+ creatures off the road), south to the Thandol Span bridge, and across it into the Wetlands. Menethil Harbor is an Alliance town.
    • Explore Saltspray Glen Wetlands
    • Explore Ironbeard's Tomb Wetlands
    • Explore Dun Modr Wetlands
    • Explore Direforge Hill Wetlands
    • Explore Raptor Ridge Wetlands
    • Explore Grim Batol Wetlandsthe discovery triggers at the Dragonmaw Gates: do not go into Grim Batol itself
    • Explore Thelgen Rock Wetlands
    • Explore Mosshide Fen Wetlands

    15 areas to discover here, levels 20–30.

  31. 31Wetlands (2/2)Horde only7 goals
    • Explore The Green Belt Wetlands
    • Explore Angerfang Encampment Wetlands
    • Explore Whelgar's Excavation Site Wetlands
    • Explore Sundown Marsh Wetlands
    • Explore Bluegill Marsh Wetlands
    • Explore Black Channel Marsh Wetlands
    • Explore Menethil Harbor WetlandsAlliance guards: touch the edge of Menethil Harbor and move on
  32. 32Loch Modan (1/2)Horde only7 goals
    • The Dun Algaz pass in south-eastern Wetlands leads down into Loch Modan by Algaz Station.
    • Explore Valley of Kings Loch Modan
    • Explore Stonesplinter Valley Loch Modan
    • Explore Grizzlepaw Ridge Loch Modan
    • Explore Ironband's Excavation Site Loch Modan
    • Explore The Farstrider Lodge Loch Modan
    • Explore Mo'grosh Stronghold Loch Modan

    11 areas to discover here, levels 10–18.

  33. 33Loch Modan (2/2)Horde only5 goals
    • Explore The Loch Loch Modan
    • Explore Thelsamar Loch ModanAlliance guards: touch the edge of Thelsamar and move on
    • Explore Stonewrought Dam Loch Modan
    • Explore Silver Stream Mine Loch Modan
    • Explore North Gate Pass Loch Modan
  34. 34Dun Morogh (1/3)Horde only7 goals
    • From Algaz Station take the tunnel west into Dun Morogh. Kharanos and Ironforge's gates are Alliance ground.
    • Explore North Gate Outpost Dun Morogh
    • Explore South Gate Outpost Dun Morogh
    • Explore Helm's Bed Lake Dun Morogh
    • Explore Gol'Bolar Quarry Dun Morogh
    • Explore The Tundrid Hills Dun Morogh
    • Explore Amberstill Ranch Dun Morogh

    18 areas to discover here, levels 4–12.

  35. 35Dun Morogh (2/3)Horde only6 goals
    • Explore Misty Pine Refuge Dun Morogh
    • Explore Ironforge / Gates of Ironforge Dun MoroghAlliance guards: touch the edge of Gates of Ironforge and move on; any one of these names counts
    • Explore Kharanos Dun MoroghAlliance guards: touch the edge of Kharanos and move on
    • Explore Shimmer Ridge Dun Morogh
    • Explore Iceflow Lake Dun Morogh
    • Explore Gnomeregan Dun Morogh
  36. 36Dun Morogh (3/3)Horde only6 goals
    • Explore Brewnall Village Dun Morogh
    • Explore Frostmane Hold Dun Morogh
    • Explore Chill Breeze Valley Dun Morogh
    • Explore The Grizzled Den Dun Morogh
    • Explore Coldridge Pass Dun Morogh
    • Explore Coldridge Valley / Anvilmar Dun MoroghAlliance guards: touch the edge of Coldridge Valley and move on; any one of these names counts
  37. 37Duskwood (1/2)Horde only8 goals
    • Hearth or fly back to the Undercity (or go to Orgrimmar), take the zeppelin to Grom'gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale and walk north along the road into Duskwood. Northern Stranglethorn is level 30+ off the road.
    • Explore Vul'Gol Ogre Mound Duskwood
    • Explore The Yorgen Farmstead Duskwood
    • Explore The Rotting Orchard Duskwood
    • Explore Tranquil Gardens Cemetery Duskwood
    • Explore Darkshire DuskwoodAlliance guards: touch the edge of Darkshire and move on
    • Explore Manor Mistmantle Duskwood
    • Explore Brightwood Grove Duskwood

    13 areas to discover here, levels 10–30.

  38. 38Duskwood (2/2)Horde only6 goals
    • Explore The Darkened Bank Duskwood
    • Explore Twilight Grove Duskwood
    • Explore Addle's Stead Duskwood
    • Explore Raven Hill Duskwood
    • Explore Raven Hill Cemetery Duskwood
    • Explore The Hushed Bank Duskwood
  39. 39Westfall (1/2)Horde only8 goals
    • Westfall borders Duskwood to the west. Sentinel Hill is an Alliance town.
    • Explore The Dead Acre Westfall
    • Explore The Dust Plains Westfall
    • Explore The Dagger Hills Westfall
    • Explore Moonbrook Westfall
    • Explore Westfall Lighthouse Westfall
    • Explore Demont's Place Westfall
    • Explore Alexston Farmstead Westfall

    14 areas to discover here, levels 9–18.

  40. 40Westfall (2/2)Horde only7 goals
    • Explore Gold Coast Quarry Westfall
    • Explore The Molsen Farm Westfall
    • Explore Jangolode Mine Westfall
    • Explore Furlbrow's Pumpkin Farm Westfall
    • Explore The Jansen Stead Westfall
    • Explore Saldean's Farm Westfall
    • Explore Sentinel Hill WestfallAlliance guards: touch the edge of Sentinel Hill and move on
  41. 41Elwynn Forest (1/2)Horde only7 goals
    • Elwynn Forest is north of Westfall and Duskwood. Goldshire, Northshire Valley and Stormwind's gates are Alliance ground with guards.
    • Explore Forest's Edge Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Fargodeep Mine Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Stormwind City / Valley of Heroes / Stormwind Mountains Elwynn ForestAlliance guards: touch the edge of Stormwind City and move on; any one of these names counts
    • Explore Northshire Valley Elwynn ForestAlliance guards: touch the edge of Northshire Valley and move on
    • Explore Goldshire Elwynn ForestAlliance guards: touch the edge of Goldshire and move on
    • Explore Crystal Lake Elwynn Forest

    12 areas to discover here, levels 5–10.

  42. 42Elwynn Forest (2/2)Horde only6 goals
    • Explore Jerod's Landing Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Brackwell Pumpkin Patch Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Tower of Azora Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Stone Cairn Lake Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Eastvale Logging Camp Elwynn Forest
    • Explore Ridgepoint Tower Elwynn Forest
  43. 43Redridge Mountains (1/2)Horde only7 goals
    • Go east through Elwynn Forest to Three Corners, where Redridge starts. Lakeshire is an Alliance town.
    • Explore Three Corners Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Lakeshire Redridge MountainsAlliance guards: touch the edge of Lakeshire and move on
    • Explore Redridge Canyons / Rethban Caverns Redridge Mountainsany one of these names counts
    • Explore Render's Camp / Render's Rock Redridge Mountainsany one of these names counts
    • Explore Alther's Mill Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Lake Everstill Redridge Mountains

    11 areas to discover here, levels 15–24.

  44. 44Redridge Mountains (2/2)Horde only5 goals
    • Explore Lakeridge Highway Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Render's Valley Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Stonewatch Falls Redridge Mountains
    • Explore Stonewatch / Stonewatch Tower Redridge Mountainsany one of these names counts
    • Explore Galardell Valley / Tower of Ilgalar Redridge Mountainsany one of these names counts