Horde leveling route 1-60

Zone by zone from your starting area to 60: where the quests are at each level, which flight paths to pick up and which dungeons fit on the way. The quest hubs and their quests come from our database.

The route follows the quest levels in our database. Forever changed some zones and quests, so the order is still being checked in game.

Starting zones

Each race has its own path to about level 20. Pick yours, then continue with the main route.

Orc and Troll

1-10

Durotar Zone map →

Start in Valley of Trials, then Razor Hill and Sen'jin Village. Take the flight path in Orgrimmar before you head west.

10-20

The Barrens Zone map →

The Crossroads is the centre, with the flight path. Ratchet on the coast has goblin quests for both factions and the boat to Booty Bay.

Dungeons: Ragefire Chasm13-16Wailing Caverns17-22

The Crossroads30 quests✈On the map

Sergra Darkthorn, Tonga Runetotem, Darsok Swiftdagger

Ratchet16 questsOn the map

Mebok Mizzyrix, Gazlowe, Sputtervalve

Camp Taurajo12 questsOn the map

Mangletooth, Jorn Skyseer

The Forgotten Pools7 questsOn the map

Regthar Deathgate, Ebru, Nalpak

The Dry Hills7 questsOn the map

Vrang Wildgore, Horde Warbringer, Walton

Elsewhere in the zone: 13 quests

Tauren

1-10

Mulgore Zone map →

Start in Camp Narache, then Bloodhoof Village. The lifts in the north lead up to Thunder Bluff; take its flight path before you leave east.

10-20

The Barrens Zone map →

The Crossroads is the centre, with the flight path. Ratchet on the coast has goblin quests for both factions and the boat to Booty Bay.

Dungeons: Wailing Caverns17-22

The Crossroads30 quests✈On the map

Sergra Darkthorn, Tonga Runetotem, Darsok Swiftdagger

Ratchet16 questsOn the map

Mebok Mizzyrix, Gazlowe, Sputtervalve

Camp Taurajo13 questsOn the map

Mangletooth, Jorn Skyseer, Kirge Sternhorn

The Forgotten Pools7 questsOn the map

Regthar Deathgate, Ebru, Nalpak

The Dry Hills7 questsOn the map

Vrang Wildgore, Horde Warbringer, Walton

Elsewhere in the zone: 13 quests

Undead

1-10

Tirisfal Glades Zone map →

Start in Deathknell, then Brill. The zeppelin towers near Undercity go to Orgrimmar and Grom'gol Base Camp.

10-17

Silverpine Forest Zone map →

The Sepulcher is the hub, with the flight path. When the zone is done, take the zeppelin to Orgrimmar.

Dungeons: Shadowfang Keep17-26

17-20

The Barrens Zone map →

The Crossroads is the centre, with the flight path. Ratchet on the coast has goblin quests for both factions and the boat to Booty Bay.

Dungeons: Wailing Caverns17-22

The Crossroads21 questsOn the map

Darsok Swiftdagger, Tonga Runetotem, Sergra Darkthorn

Camp Taurajo12 questsOn the map

Mangletooth, Jorn Skyseer

Ratchet11 questsOn the map

Mebok Mizzyrix, Brewmaster Drohn, Wharfmaster Dizzywig

The Dry Hills7 questsOn the map

Vrang Wildgore, Horde Warbringer, Walton

The Forgotten Pools6 questsOn the map

Regthar Deathgate, Ebru, Nalpak

Elsewhere in the zone: 11 quests

Windshaper Skyborne

1-13

Zephras Isle Zone map →

Skyborne begin on Zephras Isle and its quests run to about level 13 for both orders: the first camp in the north, then the village in the middle of the island and the town in the south-east. The Windshaper chain ends on the skycutter ship to Skywatcher Plateau in Mulgore; from there take the road east into The Barrens.

Shen'dar Village28 questsOn the map

Raan Wildwind, Constable Aonda, Teeri Wellwind

Valanaar25 questsOn the map

Valennia Stormfist, Talaanis Shadowsong, Ealaane Nimbuswalker

Thendal Grove17 questsOn the map

Rorian the Dayseeker, Aetheen of the Gales, Elatrell Featherlight

Shadowgale Forest9 questsOn the map

Elegael Thornpaw, Vayn Moongaze

Windfield Orchard7 questsOn the map

Aamelia Windfield, Malfunctioning Cyclone Construct

Elsewhere in the zone: 14 quests

13-20

The Barrens Zone map →

The Crossroads is the centre, with the flight path. Ratchet on the coast has goblin quests for both factions and the boat to Booty Bay.

Dungeons: Wailing Caverns17-22

The Crossroads28 questsOn the map

Sergra Darkthorn, Tonga Runetotem, Darsok Swiftdagger

Ratchet16 questsOn the map

Mebok Mizzyrix, Gazlowe, Sputtervalve

Camp Taurajo12 questsOn the map

Mangletooth, Jorn Skyseer

The Forgotten Pools7 questsOn the map

Regthar Deathgate, Ebru, Nalpak

The Dry Hills7 questsOn the map

Vrang Wildgore, Horde Warbringer, Walton

Elsewhere in the zone: 13 quests

Main route

20-25

Stonetalon Mountains Zone map →

Sun Rock Retreat has the quests and the flight path. Finish the leftover The Barrens quests on the way.

Sun Rock Retreat10 questsOn the map

Maggran Earthbinder, Tammra Windfield, Tsunaman

Windshear Crag5 questsOn the map

Piznik, Ziz Fizziks, Veenix

Malaka'jin3 questsOn the map

Witch Doctor Jin'Zil, Xen'Zilla, Darn Talongrip

Elsewhere in the zone: 1 quest

22-27

Ashenvale Zone map →

Splintertree Post in the east is the main Horde camp; Zoram'gar Outpost on the west coast is close to Blackfathom Deeps.

Dungeons: Blackfathom Deeps22-28Shadowfang Keep17-26

Night Run8 questsOn the map

Mastok Wrilehiss, Pixel, Senani Thunderheart

The Zoram Strand7 questsOn the map

Je'neu Sancrea, Karang Amakkar, Mitsuwa

Mystral Lake5 questsOn the map

Alonso, Va'xug Firefure

Elsewhere in the zone: 3 quests

25-30

Hillsbrad Foothills Zone map →

Tarren Mill has the quests and the flight path. The Alliance town Southshore is close, so on PvP rulesets expect fights.

Dungeons: Gnomeregan27-34

27-33

Thousand Needles Zone map →

Go down The Great Lift from The Barrens. Freewind Post has the flight path, and The Shimmering Flats in the south-east has goblin quests for both factions.

Dungeons: Razorfen Kraul25-33

Freewind Post8 questsOn the map

Hagar Lightninghoof, Cliffwatcher Longhorn, Jandia

The Shimmering Flats6 questsOn the map

Kravel Koalbeard, Fizzle Brassbolts, Wizzle Brassbolts

Splithoof Crag4 questsOn the map

Dorn Plainstalker

Camp E'thok3 questsOn the map

Kanati Greycloud, Wizlo Bearingshiner, Motega Firemane

The Great Lift2 questsOn the map

Brave Moonhorn, Lakota Windsong

Elsewhere in the zone: 1 quest

32-37

Desolace Zone map →

Shadowprey Village on the west coast is the Horde camp with a flight path.

Dungeons: Demon Fall Canyon31-60Scarlet Monastery29-42

Kodo Graveyard13 questsOn the map

Maurin Bonesplitter, Takata Steelblade, Nataka Longhorn

Shadowprey Village6 questsOn the map

Taiga Wisemane, Roon Wildmane, Mai'Lahii

Gelkis Village4 questsOn the map

Uthek the Wise

Magram Village3 questsOn the map

Warug

Ethel Rethor2 questsOn the map

Azore Aldamort

Elsewhere in the zone: 2 quests

34-38

Stranglethorn Vale Zone map →

Grom'gol Base Camp has the flight path and the zeppelins to Orgrimmar and Undercity; the hunting quests start at Nesingwary's Expedition.

35-40
37-40

orDustwallow Marsh Zone map →

instead of the zone above

Brackenwall Village in the west is the Horde village with a flight path.

Brackenwall Village8 questsOn the map

Nazeer Bloodpike, Krog, Do'gol

Witch Hill4 questsOn the map

"Swamp Eye" Jarl, "Stinky" Ignatz

The Quagmire2 questsOn the map

Mudcrush Durtfeet, Ogron

38-43
43-47
45-50

The Hinterlands Zone map →

Revantusk Village on the east coast is the Horde village with a flight path.

46-50
48-51

Searing Gorge Zone map →

Fly to Thorium Point: it has the quests and a flight path for each faction. Blackrock Mountain in the north-east leads into the Blackrock dungeons.

Dungeons: Blackrock Depths48-59

The Cauldron8 questsOn the map

Kalaran Windblade, Squire Maltrake

Firewatch Ridge4 questsOn the map

Hansel Heavyhands, Master Smith Burninate

The Sea of Cinders3 questsOn the map

Nilith Lokrav

51-54

Un'Goro Crater Zone map →

Marshal's Refuge in the north is a neutral camp with a flight path and most of the quests. The crater is big: pick up everything before you head out.

Dungeons: Sunken Temple47-55

52-55

Azshara Zone map →

Valormok in the west has the quests and the flight path.

Dungeons: Dire Maul54-62

Valormok9 questsOn the map

Jediga, Ag'tor Bloodfist, Sanath Lim-yo

Legashi Encampment2 questsOn the map

Kim'jael

Elsewhere in the zone: 2 quests

53-55

orFelwood Zone map →

instead of the zone above

Bloodvenom Post is the Horde flight path; Emerald Sanctuary in the south gives quests to both factions.

54-56

Burning Steppes Zone map →

Flame Crest is the Horde base with a flight path, close to Blackrock Mountain.

Dungeons: Blackrock Spire55-63

Ruins of Thaurissan9 questsOn the map

Mathredis Firestar, Tinkee Steamboil, Maxwort Uberglint

Blackrock Mountain2 questsOn the map

Franclorn Forgewright

Terror Wing Path2 questsOn the map

Cyrus Therepentous

Elsewhere in the zone: 1 quest

55-58

Western Plaguelands Zone map →

The Horde has no camp inside the zone: its quests start in Undercity and on the eastern edge of Tirisfal Glades.

Dungeons: Scholomance55-61

Hearthglen6 questsOn the map

Lord Tirion Fordring, Kirsta Deepshadow

Sorrow Hill6 questsOn the map

Argent Officer Pureheart, Marlene Redpath

Ruins of Andorhal5 questsOn the map

Chromie

The Writhing Haunt3 questsOn the map

Mulgris Deepriver

Elsewhere in the zone: 1 quest

56-59
57-60

Eastern Plaguelands Zone map →

Light's Hope Chapel serves both factions and has a flight path; it is the main hub for the last levels.

Dungeons: Stratholme54-62

The Infectis Scar69 questsOn the map

Quartermaster Miranda Breechlock, Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff, Argent Outfitter

The Marris Stead9 questsOn the map

Nathanos Blightcaller

Thondroril River8 questsOn the map

Tirion Fordring

Darrowshire4 questsOn the map

Pamela Redpath

Stratholme3 questsOn the map

Anthion Harmon

Elsewhere in the zone: 4 quests

58-60

Silithus Zone map →

Cenarion Hold gives quests to both factions and has a flight path. Finish here if you still need the last bar to 60.

Dungeons: City of Dalaran57-60

Twilight Base Camp47 questsOn the map

Bor Wildmane, Aurel Goldleaf, Baristolth of the Shifting Sands

Hive'Regal9 questsOn the map

Hermit Ortell, Rutgar Glyphshaper, Frankal Stonebridge

Southwind Village2 questsOn the map

Layo Starstrike

The Crystal Vale2 questsOn the map

Highlord Demitrian, Elder Primestone

Elsewhere in the zone: 1 quest

Not in the route yet: Riverglades, Mount Hyjal. Their quests are not in our database so far; they will be added as soon as they appear. Help fill them in →