WoW Forever was launched on November 4, and the race to level 60 is underway. Players are trading routes, food buffs, and camp tricks across all chat channels. That is important. Let us dig even deeper and explain the cost of leveling in gold, the largest XP bonuses, and an intelligent dungeon path. A few of the figures below are a result of beta testing. So, you should not fully trust them and count on minor adjustments.

What Leveling Really Costs

Leveling in Forever is not free, because gold drains from many places. According to recent patch notes, it costs approximately 206 gold to train all class abilities up to level 60. Level 40 Apprentice Riding costs 100 gold, and level 60 Journeyman Riding costs 1,000. Epic mounts are an additional cost, and Paladins and Warlocks can also have class quests.

Level 40 also introduces dual specialization. However, Blizzard has not specified its price. Including repairs, bags, and consumables, the budget swells rapidly. Most gamers do not go through the initial gold grind and instead buy WoW Forever gold through reputable vendors. If you save early, the level 40 mount arrives without a painful gold wall.

Stack Every XP Bonus

XP in Forever is earned through a number of small bonuses, and they add up. None of them is massive in itself. However, they significantly accelerate leveling.

Rested XP and the Camp Tent

The largest bonus is still rested XP, which doubles kill XP until it expires. Get out of town in a hotel to construct it when you are out of town. It is also topped by a Leatherworker Camp Tent when you sit next to it at a campfire. Camp buffs have a one-hour cooldown, so schedule your stops.

Cooked Food

Most cooked food gives the Well Fed buff, which adds 5% XP from kills for 15 minutes. Roasted Boar Meat is a low-cost early pick, and it provides 1 Strength. It is cheap to cook yourself. That is why many players purchase it on the Auction House. Keep in mind that this bonus is only applicable to kills.

The Cozy Sleeping Bag

The Cozy Sleeping Bag is unlocked in a quest chain at level 14. Horde players start at the Burned-Out Remains south of Camp Taurajo in the Barrens. Alliance players start at Alexston Farmstead in Westfall. The two sides then share the majority of the path. Spending three minutes in the bag will provide up to 3% bonus XP over two hours. That bonus applies to quests as well as kills, unlike food. Student Fodder and free 12-slot bags are also rewarded by the chain, a nice addition to new characters. These bonuses are cumulative. This means that a well-fed character can combine rested XP, food, and the bag.

Why Professions Matter Early

Blizzard also attaches a number of XP bonuses to professions, meaning that crafting is done well before the level limit. Cooking is a secondary occupation, and any character can take it up in addition to a primary occupation. Leatherworking is a main profession, and its Camp Tent suits characters that wear leather or mail. Buying tents and food at the Auction House is also an option. However, prices may change as more players level.

Dungeon Quests Carry the XP

One of the most popular paths is based on dungeon quests. The thing is that dungeons no longer reward you with monsters but with their quests. The most popular initial options are Ragefire Chasm, Wailing Caverns, the Deadmines, Shadowfang Keep, and Blackfathom Deeps. A Dungeon Journal addon displays the location of each quest, and Questie follows the rest.

It is better to join a group, as members can exchange quest progress. One of the creators claims to have reached approximately level 20 after a complete pass beginning at level 14. Auctionator assists you in price comparison prior to purchasing food, bags, or gear.

Save Travel Time

Travel consumes more leveling time than most newcomers anticipate, particularly below level 40. You can set your Hearthstone to the closest inn to your quest hub and use it after every set of quests. Spending the night in an inn also earns rested XP, making the habit twice as rewarding. Until level 40, you do not have a mount, so any bonus to run speed is useful. Flight paths are important as well; unlock all of them. Many of them are opened on the sleeping bag route.

Let’s Wrap It Up

The most effective mix is a combination of all bonuses. Take a nap regularly, eat, take the sleeping bag, and go on dungeon quests. None of it is a secret trick. However, when combined, all these make the climb an easy thing. Take your time, however, as Forever is constructed along the highway to 60.