In the 10-20 level range, a few more zones become accessible. Overall
Brachland 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).
Steinkrallengebirge is also accessible once players reach level 16-20.
Silberwald is a viable (albeit weaker) alternative to
Brachland in this level range, although for Undead players it is the closest zone after
Tirisfal. Given that the zeppelin to
Durotar is nearby,
Brachland can be accessed just as easily.
The Barrens (Horde territory)
Brachland 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
Hezrul Blutmal rewards Kopfgeldjägerring. Generally this is the first ring that players can obtain. - Apothekerin Zamah rewards Kesselrührer, in addition to a choice of either Elixier der schwachen Seelenstärke, Elixier der schwachen Beweglichkeit, Schwacher Verjüngungstrank, Hurtigkeitstrank.
- Samophlang rewards Ingenieurhammer or Schweißerschild. Generally this is the first Uncommon shield that players can obtain.
- Der Ruf des Donnerfalken rewards Handschuhe des Mondes in addition to a choice of either Kobaltblauer Rundschild or Windreiterstab.
- Serena Blutfeder rewards Elegantes Kurzschwert, Harpyienkürschner, Zhovur-Axt.
Dungeons- Die Höhlen des Wehklagens (intended for level 18+ players) is located southwest of The Crossroads. The quests for Wailing Caverns are outlined here.
- Der Kral von Razorfen (intended for level 28+ players) is located in the southern Barrens near the Great Lift. The quests for Razorfen Kraul are outlined here.
- Die Hügel von Razorfen (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
Die Höhlen des Wehklagens, although many PvP encounters tend to occur at the entrances to
Steinkrallengebirge,
Ashenvale, and
Tausend Nadeln.