Zones are areas of the map with designated themes, mobs, and scenery. These areas have borders much like a state or country, and though invisible, they define areas.[1] They may contain subzones , cities , towns , villages , or instances . For example, the zone of Dun Morogh contains the subzone of Coldridge Valley , the city Ironforge , the town Kharanos , and the instance Gnomeregan .
In lore, novels , the RPG , the official web site , a zone is usually referred to as a region . However, the community has practically adopted the term 'zone' for any reference to the game itself. Furthermore, lore regions and in-game zones do not always match up (what may be a region in lore may be reduced to a subzone in-game, or some subregions may become their own zones).
Various editions of World of Warcraft Guide also described regions major tracts of land within Kalimdor (Northern , Central , and Southern ) or the Eastern Kingdoms (Lordaeron , Khaz Modan , etc.); and divided these regions into a varying amount of zones .[2]
Zones in World of Warcraft
For a graphical list, see Zones by level .
The exterior open world of World of Warcraft currently consists of 10 multi-zone continents and worlds : Argus , the Broken Isles , Draenor , the Eastern Kingdoms , Kalimdor , Kul Tiras , Northrend , Outland , Pandaria , and Zandalar , and a number of single-zone areas: Deepholm , Helheim , Molten Front , and Nazjatar . Some zones have different phased versions that can be accessed by Zidormi . Another multi-zone location is being added in the future the Shadowlands .
Additionally a number of zones are only accessible in specific circumstances: Darkmoon Island is accessible 1 week each month, goblin , pandaren and demon hunter starting zones are accessible in their starting experience, the Maelstrom in a quest to Deepholm, unique Class Hall zones accessible only by a specific class, and Blackrock Depths , Mechagon City and Telogrus Rift are open world areas only for their respective allied races .
Eastern Kingdoms
Region
Level
PvP status
Key towns
Notes
Map
Dun Morogh
1-10
Alliance
Coldridge Valley , New Tinkertown , Kharanos , (Ironforge )
Dwarf starting zone; gnomes directed here from Gnomeregan at approximately level 6.
WP
Elwynn Forest
1-10
Alliance
Northshire , Goldshire , (Stormwind City )
Human starting zone, The Stockade instance, Darkmoon Faire site; boats to Rut'theran Village (Teldrassil ) and Valiance Keep (Borean Tundra ) from Stormwind Harbor .
WP
Eversong Woods
1-10
Horde
Sunstrider Isle , Falconwing Square , Fairbreeze Village , (Silvermoon City )
Blood elf starting zone. Orb of Translocation between Silvermoon City and Ruins of Lordaeron (Undercity).
WP
Tirisfal Glades
1-10
Horde
Deathknell , Brill , The Bulwark , (Undercity )
Undead starting zone, Scarlet Monastery instance, zeppelins to Durotar , Stranglethorn Vale , and Howling Fjord , Orb of Translocation in Ruins of Lordaeron (Undercity) to Silvermoon City .
WP
Gilneas
1-12
Alliance
Duskhaven , Stormglen , (Gilneas City )
Worgen starting zone.
WP
Westfall
10-60
Alliance
Sentinel Hill , Moonbrook
Human secondary zone, Deadmines instance.
WP
Ghostlands
10-60
Horde
Tranquillien , Hatchet Hills
Blood elf secondary zone, Zul'Aman instance entrance.
WP
Loch Modan
10-60
Alliance
Thelsamar , Farstrider Lodge
Dwarf and Gnome secondary zone.
WP
Silverpine Forest
10-60
Horde
Forsaken Rear Guard , The Sepulcher
Undead secondary zone, Shadowfang Keep instance.
WP
Redridge Mountains
15-60
Alliance
Lakeshire , Shalewind Canyon
Human favored.
WP
Duskwood
20-60
Alliance
Darkshire , Raven Hill
Human favored, Twilight Grove - Emerald Dream portal.
WP
Hillsbrad Foothills
15-60
Horde
Sludge Fields , Tarren Mill , Eastpoint Tower
Alterac Valley battleground.
WP
Wetlands
25-60
Alliance
Greenwarden's Grove , Swiftgear Station , Menethil Harbor
Dwarf and human favored; boats to Theramore Isle (Dustwallow Marsh ) and Valgarde (Howling Fjord ) from Menethil Harbor .
WP
Arathi Highlands
25-60
Contested
Refuge Pointe , Hammerfall
Arathi Basin battleground.
WP
Northern Stranglethorn
25-60
Contested
Fort Livingston , Grom'gol Base Camp
Part of Stranglethorn Vale .
WP
The Cape of Stranglethorn
30-60
Contested
Explorers' League Digsite , Hardwrench Hideaway , Booty Bay
Part of Stranglethorn Vale . boat to Ratchet (Northern Barrens ) from Booty Bay and zeppelins to Durotar and Tirisfal Glades from Grom'gol Base Camp .
WP
The Hinterlands
30-60
Contested
Aerie Peak , Stormfeather Outpost , Hiri'watha Research Station , Revantusk Village
Seradane - Emerald Dream portal.
WP
Western Plaguelands
35-60
Contested
Chillwind Camp , Andorhal
Scholomance instance.
WP
Eastern Plaguelands
40-60
Contested
Light's Hope Chapel , Acherus: The Ebon Hold
Death Knights starting area.
WP
Badlands
40-60
Contested
Dragon's Mouth , New Kargath , Fuselight
Uldaman instance.
WP
Searing Gorge
40-60
Contested
Iron Summit , Thorium Point
Several instances (in Blackrock Mountain ).
WP
Burning Steppes
40-60
Contested
Morgan's Vigil , Flame Crest
Several instances (in Blackrock Mountain ).
WP
Deadwind Pass
50-60
Contested
Karazhan
Karazhan instance.
WP
Swamp of Sorrows
40-60
Contested
The Harborage , Stonard , Bogpaddle
Temple of Atal'Hakkar instance.
WP
Blasted Lands
55-60
Contested
Nethergarde Keep , Surwich , Dreadmaul Hold , Sunveil Excursion
Dark Portal location - access to Outland .
WP
Isle of Quel'Danas
70
Contested
Sun's Reach
Magisters' Terrace and Sunwell Plateau instances.
WP
Kelp'thar Forest
80-90
Contested
Seafarer's Tomb , Legion's Fate , Deepmist Grotto
Part of Vashj'ir . Underwater zone; walking on seafloor possible.
WP
Shimmering Expanse
80-90
Contested
Tranquil Wash , Legion's Rest , Silver Tide Hollow
Part of Vashj'ir . Underwater zone; walking on seafloor possible.
WP
Abyssal Depths
80-90
Contested
Darkbreak Cove , Tenebrous Cavern
Part of Vashj'ir . Underwater zone; walking on seafloor possible. Contains Throne of the Tides instance.
WP
Twilight Highlands
84-90
Contested
Highbank , Firebeard's Patrol , Victor's Point , Thundermar , Kirthaven , Dragonmaw Port , Krazzworks , Bloodgulch , Crushblow , The Gullet
Grim Batol and Bastion of Twilight instances.
WP
Tol Barad Peninsula
85
Contested
Baradin Base Camp , Hellscream's Grasp
Daily quest hub.
WP
Tol Barad
85
Combat Zone
Baradin Hold
A dedicated PvP zone, even on PvE realms.
WP
Kalimdor
Region
Level
PvP status
Key towns
Notes
Map
Echo Isles
1-6
Horde
Darkspear Hold , Darkspear Training Grounds
Troll starting zone.
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Azuremyst Isle
1-10
Alliance
Azure Watch , (The Exodar )
Draenei starting zone. Boat to Rut'theran Village (Teldrassil ).
WP
Durotar
1-10
Horde
Razor Hill , Sen'jin Village , (Orgrimmar )
Orc starting zone; trolls directed here from the Echo Isles at approximately level 6, Ragefire Chasm instance in Orgrimmar , zeppelins to Tirisfal Glades , Grom'gol Base Camp (Stranglethorn Vale ), and Warsong Hold (Borean Tundra ) , zeppelin in Orgrimmar to Thunder Bluff .
WP
Mulgore
1-10
Horde
Bloodhoof Village , (Thunder Bluff )
Tauren starting zone, Darkmoon Faire site, zeppelin in Thunderbluff to Orgrimmar .
WP
Teldrassil
1-10
Alliance
Dolanaar , (Darnassus )
Night elf starting zone. Free pre-activated Flight Path to Rut'theran Village and Lor'danel (Darkshore ).
WP
Azshara
10-20
Horde
Bilgewater Harbor
Goblin tertiary zone.
WP
Bloodmyst Isle
10-20
Alliance
Blood Watch
Draenei secondary zone.
WP
Darkshore
10-20
Alliance
Lor'danel
Night elf secondary zone. Players can take the Flight Path directly from Rut'theran Village (Teldrassil ) to Lor'danel for free without having visited it first.
WP
Northern Barrens
10-20
Horde
Ratchet , The Crossroads
Wailing Caverns instance.
WP
Ashenvale
20-25
Contested
Astranaar , Forest Song , Splintertree Post , Zoram'gar Outpost
Blackfathom Deeps instance,Warsong Gulch battleground,Bough Shadow - Emerald Dream portal.
WP
Stonetalon Mountains
25-30
Contested
Krom'gar Fortress Stonetalon Peak , Sun Rock Retreat
WP
Desolace
30-35
Contested
Furien's Post , Nijel's Point , Shadowprey Village , Thargad's Camp
Maraudon instance.
WP
Southern Barrens
30-35
Contested
Desolation Hold , Fort Triumph , Northwatch Hold
Razorfen Kraul and Razorfen Downs instances.
WP
Feralas
35-40
Contested
Feathermoon Stronghold , Camp Mojache
Dire Maul instance, Dream Bough - Emerald Dream portal.
WP
Dustwallow Marsh
35-40
Contested
Theramore , Brackenwall Village , Mudsprocket
Onyxia's Lair instance. Boat to Menethil Harbor (Wetlands ) from Theramore Isle .
WP
Thousand Needles
40-45
Contested
Freewind Post , Darkcloud Pinnacle
Horde favored, contains the largest Grimtotem base in Kalimdor.
WP
Felwood
45-50
Contested
Talonbranch Glade , Bloodvenom Post , Emerald Sanctuary , Whisperwind Grove
WP
Tanaris
45-50
Contested
Gadgetzan
Zul'Farrak and Caverns of Time instances, location of the formerly sealed door to Uldum .
WP
Un'goro Crater
50-55
Contested
Marshal's Stand
WP
Winterspring
50-55
Contested
Everlook
WP
Silithus
55-60
Contested
Cenarion Hold
Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj and Temple of Ahn'Qiraj instances.
WP
Ahn'Qiraj: The Fallen Kingdom
55-60
Contested
Ahn'Qiraj 's outdoor zone.
WP
Moonglade
55-60
Contested
Nighthaven
Druid favored; almost mobless zone, except Eranikus (summoned, with mobs) and Omen (Lunar Festival only).
WP
Mount Hyjal
80-82
Contested
Grove of Aessina , Shrine of Aviana , Shrine of Goldrinn
Entrance to the Firelands , location of the first World Tree , Nordrassil .
WP
Uldum
83-84
Contested
Oasis of Vir'sar ,Ramkahen , Schnottz's Landing
Halls of Origination and Lost City of Tol'vir instances.
WP
Outland
This section concerns content related to The Burning Crusade .
Region
Level
PvP status
Key towns
Notes
Map
Hellfire Peninsula
58-63
Contested (Sanctuary at Stair of Destiny)
Honor Hold , Thrallmar , Temple of Telhamat , Falcon Watch
Hellfire Citadel instances.
WP
Zangarmarsh
60-64
Contested
Telredor , Zabra'jin , Orebor Harborage , Swamprat Post , Cenarion Refuge , Sporeggar
Coilfang Reservoir instances.
WP
Terokkar Forest
62-65
Contested (Sanctuary within Shattrath)
Allerian Stronghold , Stonebreaker Hold , (Shattrath City )
Auchindoun instances, Darkmoon Faire site.
WP
Nagrand
64-67
Contested
Telaar , Garadar , Halaa
Ring of Trials arena.
WP
Blade's Edge Mountains
65-68
Contested
Sylvanaar , Thunderlord Stronghold , Toshley's Station , Mok'Nathal Village , Evergrove
Gruul's Lair , Circle of Blood arena.
WP
Netherstorm
67-70
Contested
Area 52 , Stormspire , Cosmowrench
Tempest Keep instances, Eye of the Storm battleground.
WP
Shadowmoon Valley
67-70
Contested
Wildhammer Stronghold , Shadowmoon Village , Altar of Sha'tar (Aldor), Sanctum of the Stars (Scryer)
Black Temple instance.
WP
Northrend
Region
Level
PvP status
Key towns
Notes
Map
Borean Tundra
68-72
Contested
Valiance Keep , Fizzcrank Airstrip , Warsong Hold , Bor'gorok Outpost ,Taunka'le Village , Unu'pe , Amber Ledge , Transitus Shield
The Nexus instances, boat to Stormwind Harbor , zeppelin to Durotar , turtle boat to Moa'ki Harbor (Dragonblight ).
WP
Howling Fjord
68-72
Contested
Valgarde , New Agamand , Westguard Keep , Vengeance Landing , Camp Winterhoof , Apothecary Camp , Fort Wildervar , Kamagua
Utgarde Keep instances, boat to Menethil Harbor (Wetlands ), zeppelin to Tirisfal Glades , turtle boat to Moa'ki Harbor (Dragonblight ).
WP
Dragonblight
71-74
Contested
Wintergarde Keep , Stars' Rest , Fordragon Hold , Moa'ki Harbor , Wyrmrest Temple , Agmar's Hammer , Kor'kron Vanguard , Venomspite
Naxxramas , Azjol-Nerub and Chamber of Aspects instances, turtle boats to Unu'pe (Borean Tundra ) and Kamagua (Howling Fjord ).
WP
Grizzly Hills
73-75
Contested
Amberpine Lodge , Westfall Brigade Encampment , Conquest Hold , Camp Oneqwah
Drak'Tharon Keep
WP
Zul'Drak
74-77
Contested
Ebon Watch , Light's Breach , The Argent Stand , Zim'Torga , Gundrak
Gundrak
WP
Sholazar Basin
76-78
Contested
Nesingwary Base Camp , River's Heart
WP
Storm Peaks
77-80
Contested
K3 , Bouldercrag's Refuge , Dun Niffelem , Ulduar , Grom'arsh Crash-Site , Camp Tunka'lo , Frosthold , Brann's Base-Camp
Ulduar instances.
WP
Crystalsong Forest
77-80
Contested (Sanctuary within Dalaran)
Windrunner's Overlook , Sunreaver's Command , (Dalaran )
Dalaran floats above the zone. Violet Hold instance in Dalaran.
WP
Hrothgar's Landing
77-80
Contested
WP
Icecrown
77-80
Contested (Sanctuary at Argent Tournament Grounds)
The Argent Vanguard , Death's Rise , The Shadow Vault , Crusaders' Pinnacle , Argent Tournament Grounds
Crusaders' Coliseum , Icecrown Citadel
WP
Wintergrasp
77-80
Combat zone
Valiance Landing Camp , Warsong Camp
Zone is a dedicated PvP zone, even on PvE realms. Accessible only by flying mount or portal. Contains Vault of Archavon raid instance.
WP
The Maelstrom
This section concerns content related to Cataclysm .
Other
Pandaria
Region
Level
PvP status
Key towns
Notes
Map
The Jade Forest
85-86
Contested
Paw'don Village , Pearlfin Village , Honeydew Glade , Grookin Hill , Dawn's Blossom , Tian Monastery
Temple of the Jade Serpent
WP
Valley of the Four Winds
86-87
Contested
Halfhill , Stoneplow
Stormstout Brewery
WP
Krasarang Wilds
86-87
Contested
The Incursion , Sentinel Basecamp , Thunder Cleft , Dawnchaser Retreat , Zhu's Watch , Anglers Wharf
Unga Ingoo
WP
Kun-Lai Summit
87-88
Contested
Shado-Pan Monastery instance and Mogu'shan Vaults raid.
WP
Townlong Steppes
88-89
Contested
Siege of Niuzao Temple
WP
Dread Wastes
89-90
Contested
Gate of the Setting Sun , Heart of Fear
WP
Vale of Eternal Blossoms
90
Contested
Shrine of Seven Stars , Shrine of Two Moons
Gate of the Setting Sun , Mogu'shan Palace
WP
The Veiled Stair
90
Contested
Tavern in the Mists
Terrace of Endless Spring
WP
Isle of Thunder
90
Contested
Violet Rise , Dawnseeker Promontory
Throne of Thunder
WP
Isle of Giants
90
Contested
WP
Timeless Isle
90
Contested
WP
Draenor
Region
Level
PvP status
Key towns
Notes
Map
Frostfire Ridge
90-92
Horde
Bladespire Citadel , Frostwall
Bloodmaul Slag Mines , Black Market Auction House
WP
Shadowmoon Valley
90-92
Alliance
Karabor , Lunarfall
Shadowmoon Burial Grounds , Black Market Auction House
WP
Gorgrond
92-94
Contested
Beastwatch , Highpass
The Everbloom , Grimrail Depot , Iron Docks , Blackrock Foundry
WP
Talador
94-96
Contested
Shattrath City , Fort Wrynn , Vol'jin's Pride
Auchindoun
WP
Spires of Arak
96-98
Contested
Axefall , Southport
Skyreach
WP
Nagrand
98-100
Contested
Wor'var , Riverside Post , Yrel's Watch , Telaari Station
Highmaul
WP
Tanaan Jungle
100
Contested
Lion's Watch , Vol'mar
Hellfire Citadel
WP
Ashran
100
Combat Zone
Stormshield , Warspear
WP
Broken Isles
This section concerns content related to Legion .
Argus
This section concerns content related to Legion .
Invasion Points
This section concerns content related to Legion .
Kul Tiras
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Zandalar
Shadowlands
References
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