In the 10-20 level range, a few more zones become accessible. Overall
Степи 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).
Когтистые горы is also accessible once players reach level 16-20.
Серебряный бор is a viable (albeit weaker) alternative to
Степи in this level range, although for Undead players it is the closest zone after
Тирисфальские леса. Given that the zeppelin to
Дуротар is nearby,
Степи can be accessed just as easily.
The Barrens (Horde territory)
Степи 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
Хэрзул Кровавая Отметина rewards Кольцо охотника за головами. Generally this is the first ring that players can obtain. - Аптекарь Зама rewards Мешалка для котла, in addition to a choice of either Слабый эликсир стойкости, Слабый эликсир ловкости, Слабое зелье омоложения, Зелье скорости.
- Самофланж rewards Молот инженера or Сварной щит. Generally this is the first Uncommon shield that players can obtain.
- Крик грозового змея rewards Перчатки луны in addition to a choice of either Кобальтовый кулачный щит or Посох укротителя ветрокрылов.
- Серена Кровавое Перо rewards Элегантный короткий меч, Живодер гарпии, Топор Зовура.
Dungeons- Пещеры Стенаний (intended for level 18+ players) is located southwest of The Crossroads. The quests for Wailing Caverns are outlined here.
- Лабиринты Иглошкурых (intended for level 28+ players) is located in the southern Barrens near the Great Lift. The quests for Razorfen Kraul are outlined here.
- Курганы Иглошкурых (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
Пещеры Стенаний, although many PvP encounters tend to occur at the entrances to
Когтистые горы,
Ясеневый лес, and
Тысяча Игл.