In the 10-20 level range, a few more zones become accessible. Overall
贫瘠之地 is considered the optimal zone for all Horde races to level in due to its large level range, high quantity of quests, and relative safety (as it is still considered Horde territory).
石爪山脉 is also accessible once players reach level 16-20.
银松森林 is a viable (albeit weaker) alternative to
贫瘠之地 in this level range, although for Undead players it is the closest zone after
提瑞斯法林地. Given that the zeppelin to
杜隆塔尔 is nearby,
贫瘠之地 can be accessed just as easily.
The Barrens (Horde territory)
贫瘠之地 is a level 10-33 zone in central Kalimdor. Most of the quests will originate from
Far Watch Post,
Ratchet,
The Crossroads, and
Camp Taurajo.
Far Watch PostRatchetThe CrossroadsCamp Taurajo
- Transit: Flight paths are located in The Crossroads, Ratchet, and Camp Taurajo.
- Terrain: The terrain of The Barrens can be described as a savanna plain with some small mountains throughout the zone. Overall, navigating and traversing The Barrens is relatively easy.
- Mob Density: Mobs tend to be spread out, although in some areas the mob density dramatically increases (Thorn Hill, The Forgotten Pools, etc). Avoid traveling past Camp Taurajo until closer to level 20.
- Notable Quest Rewards
赫兹鲁尔·血印 rewards 赏金猎人之戒. Generally this is the first ring that players can obtain. - 药剂师扎玛 rewards 锅炉搅拌器, in addition to a choice of either 初级坚韧药剂, 初级敏捷药剂, 初级活力药水, 迅捷药水.
- 什么什么平衡器 rewards 技师之锤 or 焊接盾牌. Generally this is the first Uncommon shield that players can obtain.
- 雷鹰的嘶鸣 rewards 月夜手套 in addition to a choice of either 生命之环 or 御风法杖.
- 塞瑞娜·血羽 rewards 优雅短剑, 鹰身人剥皮刀, 斑马战斧.
Dungeons- 哀嚎洞穴 (intended for level 18+ players) is located southwest of The Crossroads. The quests for Wailing Caverns are outlined here.
- 剃刀沼泽 (intended for level 28+ players) is located in the southern Barrens near the Great Lift. The quests for Razorfen Kraul are outlined here.
- 剃刀高地 (intended for level 36+ players) is located in the southern Barrens near the Great Lift. The quests for Razorfen Downs are outlined here.
PvP: Alliance players are flagged by default in Contested zones, although Horde players are not. It is not common for Alliance players to run
哀嚎洞穴, although many PvP encounters tend to occur at the entrances to
石爪山脉,
灰谷, and
千针石林.