Cataclysm Leveling Zones You Must Ignore

Leveling in World of Warcraft can take a while. Mostly because you have to go through a lot of quests and zones. When you get to the 80-85 level range, things tend to get even slower. That is why you have to pick the right Cataclysm leveling zones. That way you won't waste time doing the wrong quests in the wrong area.

Even from the start of the game, you have to choose the right areas to level in. Most Alliance players prefer Elwynn Forest and Horde players Durotar, because they are the most efficient when it comes to doing quests. After that, you will have several choices that will differ from one another. And it is the same when you get to the Cataclysm content.

The Cataclysm leveling zones you should avoid are those found in Vashj'ir. This area is completely underwater and even though you will receive underwater breathing and swim speed buffs, you will still move rather slow, mostly because you will do so in a tridimensional surrounding. It is true that you won't need to fight so many mobs at first, but the quests here are pretty scarce. You will also get a water mount eventually that will help you move around a lot faster.

The fact that this area is underwater also means that you won't be able to use Flight Paths to shorten your journeys. That will also make leveling a lot more time-consuming.

The area you will want to begin your journey from level 80 is Mount Hyjal. This is a normal zone that doesn't involve going underwater. You will be able to use your flying mount here, so moving around will be a lot easier. There are a lot of mobs around so you will have some trouble with them right at the start. As soon as you complete a few quests and update your gear you shouldn't have any more trouble.

Another plus for this leveling area is the fact that you gain reputation with the Guardians of Hyjal. If you complete all of the quests in this area, you will level to 82 or 83 and also be able to buy items from the Quartermaster for this faction. You can buy some level 83 items that are pretty good, and also some level 85 items which will work if you don't have anything else.

So when you hit level 80 and want to start leveling in Cataclysm, make sure you ignore Vashj'ir and go for Mount Hyjal. That is if you are in a hurry to level up. If you want to see something different, then you can try the underwater Cataclysm leveling zones of Vashj'ir.

If you want to see the other zones, then have a look here at all the Cataclysm Leveling Zones.

To make sure you go through them quickly, grab a leveling guide and see how fast you can level up.

Click here: Cataclysm Leveling Zones.

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