Season of Discovery (SoD) brings a fresh and exciting challenge for players, whether they are diving into the game for the first time or starting a new character. Leveling up efficiently is crucial, and this article aims to guide you through some strategies to optimize your leveling experience, focusing on key aspects such as character preparation, add-ons, talents, and dungeon runs.

Preparation

Whether it's your main character or an alt, preparation plays a crucial role in speeding up the leveling process. For those starting fresh, creating a new character is the first step. The suggestion here is to roll a Hunter class. Once in-game, skipping the cinematic and quickly logging out helps accumulate rested XP, making subsequent leveling faster.

For those with a level 20+ alt, it's advised to send over a care package containing four Woolen bags, five pieces of level 10 gear, a level eight gun (for hunters), and 1 WoW Classic SoD gold 50 silver to cover training costs up to level 14. This preparation ensures a smoother start.

Gear Acquisition

Head to the auction house to grab essential gear for your alt. Purchase at least five pieces of level 10 gear, optimizing your character's strength for levels 1-10. The goal is to have a full set that will carry you through to level 18. This proactive approach minimizes downtime and enhances your leveling efficiency.

Rested XP Add-On

Utilizing rested XP is a game-changer for speed leveling. An add-on, such as the Rested XP guide, helps maximize this resource. Install the add-on and configure the settings, enabling features like group quests and hostile enemy warnings. The guide provides an optimized route, ensuring you gain the most XP per hour during your leveling journey.

Installing the add-on is straightforward. Download it and extract it to your World of Warcraft add-ons folder. This visual guide helps you make the most of your rested XP, ensuring a swift leveling experience.

Class-Specific Runes

Certain class-specific runes significantly enhance your character's abilities during the leveling process. Druids, hunters, mages, paladins, priests, rogues, shamans, warlocks, and warriors each have specific runes to acquire in their starting zones.

Staying on Top of Talents

One common pitfall in leveling is neglecting talents, especially around levels 15-18. Installing the "What's Training" add-on serves as a reminder, displaying your available spells and their levels. This ensures you grab your new skills promptly when visiting cities, preventing wasted time and maximizing your character's potential.

Logout Skips

Saving time on travel is crucial, especially before obtaining a mount. The use of logout skips, such as the YasPad add-on, allows you to teleport across the map efficiently. Creating a slash Camp macro and keybinding it to your bar enables quick jumping, logging out, and relogging at the nearest graveyard, minimizing travel time.

Dungeon Efficiency

While dungeons are a highlight of WoW, they may not be the most efficient for speed leveling. Focus on completing dungeons with a full set of quests in a single run. Highlighted quests for Horde and Alliance in Ragefire Chasm, Deadmines, Wailing Caverns, Shadowfang Keep, and The Stockades offer additional XP and valuable gear.

World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery offers an exciting journey for both new and seasoned players. By optimizing your character preparation, leveraging essential add-ons, acquiring class-specific runes, staying on top of talents, and approaching dungeons strategically, you can ensure a swift and enjoyable leveling experience. Take advantage of the tools and knowledge provided to make the most of your time in Azeroth during the Season of Discovery.

MMOexp WoW Classic SoD Team