Level 20

XP: 23,200

At level 20, your primary Horde leveling areas are The Barrens, Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Hillsbrad Foothills. Dungeons available at this level include Ragefire Chasm, Wailing Caverns, Shadowfang Keep. You need 23,200 XP to reach level 21. This guide covers the optimal questing path, dungeon recommendations, key enemies, and Horde-specific tips.

🗺️ Zones

  • Durotar
  • The Barrens
  • Stonetalon Mountains
  • Ashenvale
  • Hillsbrad Foothills
  • Thousand Needles
  • Alterac Mountains
  • Arathi Highlands
  • Desolace
  • Stranglethorn Vale
  • Swamp of Sorrows
  • Dustwallow Marsh
  • Badlands
  • Feralas
  • The Hinterlands
  • Tanaris
  • Searing Gorge
  • Azshara
  • Blasted Lands
  • Un'Goro Crater
  • Felwood
  • Burning Steppes
  • Western Plaguelands
  • Eastern Plaguelands
  • Winterspring
  • Silithus

☠️ Dungeons

  • Ragefire Chasm
  • Wailing Caverns
  • Shadowfang Keep
  • Blackfathom Deeps
  • Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard
  • Razorfen Kraul
  • Scarlet Monastery: Library
  • Scarlet Monastery: Armory
  • Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral
  • Razorfen Downs
  • Uldaman
  • Zul'Farrak
  • Maraudon
  • The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
  • Blackrock Depths
  • Dire Maul: East
  • Lower Blackrock Spire
  • Dire Maul: West
  • Dire Maul: North
  • Scholomance
  • Stratholme
  • Upper Blackrock Spire

🏆 Quests

  • Chen's Empty Keg
  • The Guns of Northwatch
  • Free From the Hold
  • Consumed by Hatred
  • Tribes at War
  • Egg Hunt
  • Cry of the Thunderhawk
  • Lakota'mani
  • Blood Shards of Agamaggan
  • Torek's Assault
  • Weapons of Choice
  • Melor Sends Word

🗡️ Enemies

  • Zhevra Charger
  • Savannah Lion
  • Theramore Marine
  • Bristleback Geomancer
  • Bristleback Thornweaver
  • Stormsnout

📜 Guide

  1. Purchase your level 20 skills and then fly back to the Crossroads.
  2. Head north to do Ishamuhale. Kill Zhevra's on the way for the carcass, as well as Plainstriders and Savannah Lions for Chen's Empty Keg.
  3. Afterwards, if you haven't discovered Ashenvale, head north to do so. Once you enter the dark forest, if you are up for it, try to do Torek's Assault on the way to Splintertree Post, then grab the flightpath.
  4. Fly to Ratchet, then head south to Northwatch Hold to do The Guns of Northwatch. Grab the escort quest Free from the Hold only after you are done with The Guns of Northwatch, and then escort him slowly back to Ratchet to complete the quest.
  5. Fly to Camp Taurajo and hand in Ishamuhale. Grab Enraged Thunder Lizards, Cry of the Thunderhawk, Blood Shards of Agamaggan, and Melor Sends Word.
  6. Head north to start on the Stormsnout for Enraged Thunder Lizards as well as the various Bristleback Quillboars for Consumed by Hatred to reach level 21 soon.

🖥️ Video Guide

💡 Tips

  • Purchase Level 20 skills. Your class trainer might have a class quest that rewards a special item or ability at this level
  • Can train production professions to Expert (225)

Frequently Asked Questions

What zones should I level in at level 20 in WoW Classic?

At level 20, the best Horde leveling zones are The Barrens, Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale, Hillsbrad Foothills. These areas offer quests and enemies scaled to your current level for efficient experience gain.

What dungeons can I run at level 20 in WoW Classic?

At level 20, dungeons available to you include Ragefire Chasm, Wailing Caverns, Shadowfang Keep. Group up using /LookingForGroup chat or the Group Finder with 'i'.

How much XP is required to reach level 21 in WoW Classic?

You need 23,200 XP to advance from level 20 to level 21 in World of Warcraft Classic.

What quests should I do at level 20 in WoW Classic?

Key quests at level 20 include: Chen's Empty Keg, The Guns of Northwatch, Free From the Hold, Consumed by Hatred, Tribes at War, Egg Hunt, Cry of the Thunderhawk, Lakota'mani, Blood Shards of Agamaggan, Torek's Assault, Weapons of Choice, Melor Sends Word. Follow the step-by-step guide on this page for the most efficient route through these quests.