WoW: The War Within - What to do after level 80
Hitting level 80 in World of Warcraft: The War Within marks the beginning of a new adventure. While leveling up is an achievement, the real game starts once you reach the cap. From exploring new content to gearing up for Season 1, here’s a guide on what to prioritize after you hit level 80.
Once you have finally reached level 80, a whole new world opens. A lot of the expansion features open up, so there is much to do. However, this can be a little confusing for newer players and veterans alike. The following are the options you can work on after reaching level 80.
Level 80 world quests – Renown – Delves
- Completing World quests
- World Quests unlock as soon as you reach level 80 and are scattered across Khaz Algar. These quests are an excellent way to earn gear upgrades, valuable resources like Valorstones, and even Coffer Key Shards. Keep an eye out for rare spawns while completing World Quests, as they often drop significant rewards such as mounts, pets, and renown boosts.
- World Quests not only help with gear progression but also introduce you to various faction activities, making them a must-do right after you hit level 80.
- Try farming Renown
- Renown is essential in The War Within. The Khaz Algar renown vendors offer valuable profession recipes, pets, mounts, and item level 584 Epic gear. While this gear won’t stay top-tier when Season 1 starts, it’s great for boosting your power early on.
- To increase your renown, focus on completing World Quests, faction-related events, and taking down rare enemies across the zones. Raising your renown also unlocks key campaign quests, pushing you further into the story.
- Take a deep dive into Delves/Delving
- Delves are a new dungeon-like feature in The War Within, offering scalable difficulty levels and rewarding valuable loot. If you’re a fresh level 80, delving is a fantastic way to get decent gear upgrades, especially when you have a Restored Coffer Key for Bountiful Delves.
- Delves are worth exploring not just for the gear but also for the experience of tackling more challenging content in the World of Warcraft expansion. The harder the delve, the better the rewards, with higher tiers even dropping Heroic Raid-quality loot for those seeking endgame content outside of traditional raiding or Mythic+ dungeons.
WoW Professions – Campaigns – Side quests
- Work on your professions
- Professions are a key part of preparing for the endgame. Make sure your crafting and gathering skills are up to date by working on your Khaz Algar-specific professions. These can provide you with valuable items, materials, and even gear, giving you an edge as you gear up for tougher content.
- Upgrading your profession levels now will pay off in the long run, especially once Season 1 hits, as it opens up additional opportunities for crafting high-level gear.
- The War Within Campaigns
and side quests
- After reaching level 80, you unlock a new campaign that picks up where the leveling content left off. These quests provide item level 558 rewards, which can help patch up any weaker gear slots. Additionally, side quests across Khaz Algar offer small, unique storylines and rewards. Some side quests also serve as prerequisites for unlocking the Earthen as a playable race, making them worth your time.
Endgame – Alts – PvP
- Preparation for the “Endgame”
- Endgame content is where WoW veterans thrive, and at level 80, it’s time to start gearing up. Heroic dungeons are your best bet for pre-season gear, offering item level 571 gear. As you get closer to Season 1, it’s essential to have high-quality gear to tackle the upcoming raid and Mythic+ dungeons. Focus on completing Heroic Dungeons for now, and keep an eye on world bosses that will drop powerful items.
- Leveling up an Alt
- Leveling a new character is faster than ever. Each character you level to 80 grants a cumulative account-wide XP boost, up to 25%. If you’re looking to try a different class or role, or just want to have another character ready for Season 1, now is a great time to start.
- Try you hand in PvP
- PvP is always an option for players looking for a competitive edge. You can jump into battlegrounds or trying out arena skirmishes in order to efficiently pass time in World of Warcraft. PvP offers a way to farm honor and gear in preparation for Season 1. If PvP isn’t your cup of tea, you can still use it as a change of pace while working on other aspects of the game before or after reaching level 80.
At level 80, the world of The War Within truly opens up, with plenty of activities to keep you busy. Whether you prefer PvE, PvP, or crafting, there’s always something to do in World of Warcraft. Focus on gearing up, building renown, and preparing for the challenges Season 1 will bring. We all are excited for what’s to come!
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