Zone

Zones
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Zones are areas of the map with designated themes, mobs, and scenery. These areas have borders much like a state or country, and though invisible, they define areas. They may contain subzones, cities, towns, villages, or instances. For example, the zone of Dun Morogh contains the subzone of Coldridge Valley, the city Ironforge, the town Kharanos, and the instance Gnomeregan.

In lore, novels, the RPG, the official web site, a zone is usually referred to as a region. However, the community has practically adopted the term 'zone' for any reference to the game itself. Furthermore, lore regions and in-game zones do not always match up (what may be a region in lore may be reduced to a subzone in-game, or some subregions may become their own zones).

Various editions of World of Warcraft Guide also described regions major tracts of land within Kalimdor (Northern, Central, and Southern) or the Eastern Kingdoms (Lordaeron, Khaz Modan, etc.); and divided these regions into a varying amount of zones.

Zones in World of Warcraft

For a graphical list, see Zones by level.

The exterior open world of World of Warcraft currently consists of 10 multi-zone continents and worlds: Argus, the Broken Isles, Draenor, the Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Kul Tiras, Northrend, Outland, Pandaria, and Zandalar, and a number of single-zone areas: Deepholm, Helheim, Molten Front, and Nazjatar. Some zones have different phased versions that can be accessed by Zidormi. Another multi-zone location is being added in the future the Shadowlands.

Additionally a number of zones are only accessible in specific circumstances: Darkmoon Island is accessible 1 week each month, goblin, pandaren and demon hunter starting zones are accessible in their starting experience, the Maelstrom in a quest to Deepholm, unique Class Hall zones accessible only by a specific class, and Blackrock Depths and Telogrus Rift are open world areas only for their respective allied races.

Eastern Kingdoms

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Dun Morogh	1-50	Alliance	Coldridge Valley, New Tinkertown, Kharanos, (Ironforge)	Dwarf and gnome starting zone, Gnomeregan instance. Deeprun Tram in Ironforge connects to Stormwind City.	WP
Elwynn Forest	1-50	Alliance	Northshire, Goldshire, (Stormwind City)	Human starting zone, The Stockade instance, Darkmoon Faire site; Deeprun Tram in Stormwind City connects to Ironforge; boats to Valiance Keep (Borean Tundra) and Boralus (Tiragarde Sound) from Stormwind Harbor; portals to various areas from Wizard's Sanctum and Eastern Earthshrine.	WP
Eversong Woods	1-50	Horde	Sunstrider Isle, Falconwing Square, Fairbreeze Village, (Silvermoon City)	Blood elf starting zone. Orb of Translocation between Silvermoon City and Ruins of Lordaeron (Undercity).	WP
Tirisfal Glades	1-50	Horde	Deathknell, Brill, The Bulwark, (Undercity)	Undead starting zone, Scarlet Halls and Scarlet Monastery instances, zeppelins to Orgrimmar (Durotar), Grom'gol Base Camp (Northern Stranglethorn), and Vengeance Landing (Howling Fjord) from Brill, Orb of Translocation in Ruins of Lordaeron (Undercity) to Silvermoon City .	WP
Gilneas	1-20	Alliance	Duskhaven, Stormglen, (Gilneas City)	Worgen starting zone.	WP
Westfall	5-50	Alliance	Sentinel Hill, Moonbrook	Human secondary zone, Deadmines instance.	WP
Ghostlands	1-50	Horde	Tranquillien, Hatchet Hills	Blood elf secondary zone, Zul'Aman instance.	WP
Loch Modan	5-50	Alliance	Thelsamar, Farstrider Lodge	Dwarf and Gnome secondary zone.	WP
Silverpine Forest	5-50	Horde	Forsaken Rear Guard, The Sepulcher	Undead secondary zone, Shadowfang Keep instance.	WP
Ruins of Gilneas	5-50	Horde	Duskhaven, Stormglen, (Gilneas City)	Undead secondary zone.	WP
Redridge Mountains	7-50	Alliance	Lakeshire, Shalewind Canyon	Human favored.	WP
Hillsbrad Foothills	7-50	Horde	Sludge Fields, Tarren Mill, Eastpoint Tower	Undead-favored; Alterac Valley battleground.	WP
Plaguelands: The Scarlet Enclave	8-30	Contested	Light's Hope Chapel, Acherus: The Ebon Hold	Death Knights starting area.	WP
Duskwood	10-50	Alliance	Darkshire, Raven Hill	Human favored, Twilight Grove - Emerald Dream portal.	WP
Wetlands	10-50	Alliance	Greenwarden's Grove, Swiftgear Station, Menethil Harbor	Dwarf and human favored; boats to Theramore Isle (Dustwallow Marsh) and Valgarde (Howling Fjord) from Menethil Harbor.	WP
Arathi Highlands	10-50	Contested	Refuge Pointe, Hammerfall	Arathi Basin battleground.	WP
Northern Stranglethorn	10-50	Contested	Fort Livingston, Grom'gol Base Camp	Part of Stranglethorn Vale. zeppelins to Orgrimmar (Durotar) and Tirisfal Glades from Grom'gol Base Camp.	WP
The Cape of Stranglethorn	10-50	Contested	Explorers' League Digsite, Hardwrench Hideaway, Booty Bay	Part of Stranglethorn Vale. boat to Ratchet (Northern Barrens) from Booty Bay.	WP
The Hinterlands	10-50	Contested	Aerie Peak, Stormfeather Outpost, Hiri'watha Research Station, Revantusk Village	Seradane - Emerald Dream portal.	WP
Western Plaguelands	15-50	Contested	Chillwind Camp, Andorhal	Scholomance instance.	WP
Eastern Plaguelands	15-50	Contested	Light's Hope Chapel, Acherus: The Ebon Hold	Stratholme instance.	WP
Badlands	15-50	Contested	Dragon's Mouth, New Kargath, Fuselight	Uldaman instance.	WP
Searing Gorge	15-50	Contested	Iron Summit, Thorium Point	Several instances (in Blackrock Mountain).	WP
Burning Steppes	15-50	Contested	Morgan's Vigil, Flame Crest	Several instances (in Blackrock Mountain).	WP
Deadwind Pass	10-50	Contested	Karazhan	Karazhan and Return to Karazhan instance.	WP
Swamp of Sorrows	15-50	Contested	The Harborage, Stonard, Bogpaddle	Temple of Atal'Hakkar instance.	WP
Blasted Lands	15-50	Contested	Nethergarde Keep, Surwich, Dreadmaul Hold, Sunveil Excursion	Dark Portal location - access to Outland .	WP
Isle of Quel'Danas	30-50	Contested	Sun's Reach	Magisters' Terrace and Sunwell Plateau instances.	WP
Kelp'thar Forest	30-50	Contested	Seafarer's Tomb, Legion's Fate, Deepmist Grotto	Part of Vashj'ir. Underwater zone; walking on seafloor possible.	WP
Shimmering Expanse	30-50	Contested	Tranquil Wash, Legion's Rest, Silver Tide Hollow	Part of Vashj'ir. Underwater zone; walking on seafloor possible.	WP
Abyssal Depths	30-50	Contested	Darkbreak Cove, Tenebrous Cavern	Part of Vashj'ir. Underwater zone; walking on seafloor possible. Contains Throne of the Tides instance.	WP
Twilight Highlands	30-50	Contested	Highbank, Firebeard's Patrol, Victor's Point, Thundermar, Kirthaven, Dragonmaw Port, Krazzworks, Bloodgulch, Crushblow, The Gullet	Grim Batol and Bastion of Twilight instances.	WP
Tol Barad Peninsula	30-50	Contested	Baradin Base Camp, Hellscream's Grasp	Daily quest hub.	WP
Tol Barad	30-50	Combat Zone	Baradin Hold	A dedicated PvP zone, even on PvE realms. Baradin Hold instance.	WP

Kalimdor

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Azuremyst Isle	1-50	Alliance	Azure Watch, (The Exodar)	Draenei starting zone. Boat to Rut'theran Village (Teldrassil).	WP
Durotar	1-50	Horde	Darkspear Hold, Darkspear Training Grounds, Razor Hill, Sen'jin Village, (Orgrimmar)	Orc and troll starting zone, Ragefire Chasm instance in Orgrimmar, zeppelins in Orgrimmar to Brill (Tirisfal Glades), Grom'gol Base Camp (Stranglethorn Vale), Thunder Bluff (Mulgore), and Warsong Hold (Borean Tundra) . Portals to various areas in Pathfinder's Den and Western Earthshrine.	WP
Mulgore	1-50	Horde	Bloodhoof Village, (Thunder Bluff)	Tauren starting zone, Darkmoon Faire site, zeppelin in Thunder Bluff to Orgrimmar.	WP
Teldrassil	1-50	Alliance	Dolanaar, (Darnassus)	Night elf starting zone. Free pre-activated Flight Path between Rut'theran Village and Lor'danel (Darkshore). Boats to Stormwind City (Elwynn Forest) and Valaar's Berth (Azuremyst Isle	WP
Azshara	5-50	Horde	Bilgewater Harbor	Goblin tertiary zone.	WP
Bloodmyst Isle	1-50	Alliance	Blood Watch	Draenei secondary zone.	WP
Darkshore	5-50	Alliance	Lor'danel	Night elf secondary zone. Players can take the Flight Path directly from Rut'theran Village (Teldrassil) to Lor'danel for free without having visited it first.	WP
Northern Barrens	5-50	Horde	Ratchet, The Crossroads	Orc, Troll and Tauren secondary zone. Wailing Caverns instance. Boat to Booty Bay (Cape of Stranglethorn) in Ratchet.	WP
Ashenvale	7-50	Contested	Astranaar, Forest Song, Splintertree Post, Zoram'gar Outpost	Blackfathom Deeps instance, Warsong Gulch battleground, Bough Shadow - Emerald Dream portal.	WP
Stonetalon Mountains	10-50	Contested	Krom'gar Fortress Stonetalon Peak, Sun Rock Retreat		WP
Desolace	10-50	Contested	Furien's Post, Nijel's Point, Shadowprey Village, Thargad's Camp	Maraudon instance.	WP
Southern Barrens	10-50	Contested	Desolation Hold, Fort Triumph, Northwatch Hold	Razorfen Kraul and Razorfen Downs instances.	WP
Feralas	15-50	Contested	Feathermoon Stronghold, Camp Mojache	Dire Maul instance, Dream Bough - Emerald Dream portal.	WP
Dustwallow Marsh	15-50	Contested	Theramore, Brackenwall Village, Mudsprocket	Onyxia's Lair instance. Boat to Menethil Harbor (Wetlands) from Theramore Isle.	WP
Thousand Needles	15-50	Contested	Freewind Post, Darkcloud Pinnacle	Contains the largest Grimtotem base in Kalimdor.	WP
Felwood	15-50	Contested	Talonbranch Glade, Bloodvenom Post, Emerald Sanctuary, Whisperwind Grove		WP
Tanaris	15-50	Contested	Gadgetzan	Zul'Farrak and Caverns of Time instances, location of the formerly sealed door to Uldum.	WP
Un'goro Crater	15-50	Contested	Marshal's Stand	Waygate to Sholazar Basin .	WP
Winterspring	15-50	Contested	Everlook		WP
Silithus	15-50	Contested	Cenarion Hold	Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj and Temple of Ahn'Qiraj instances.	WP
Ahn'Qiraj: The Fallen Kingdom	15-50	Contested		Ahn'Qiraj's outdoor zone.	WP
Moonglade	1-50	Contested	Nighthaven	Druid favored; almost mobless zone, except Omen (Lunar Festival only). Emerald Dreamway entrance at Stormrage Barrow Dens.	WP
Mount Hyjal	30-50	Contested	Grove of Aessina, Shrine of Aviana, Shrine of Goldrinn	Entrance to the Firelands, location of the first World Tree, Nordrassil. Emerald Dreamway entrance at Nordrassil.	WP
Uldum	30-50	Contested	Oasis of Vir'sar,Ramkahen, Schnottz's Landing	Vortex Pinnacle, Halls of Origination, Lost City of Tol'vir, Throne of the Four Winds and Ny'alotha, the Waking City instances.	WP

Outland

This section concerns content related to The Burning Crusade.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Hellfire Peninsula	10-50	Contested (Sanctuary at Stair of Destiny)	Honor Hold, Thrallmar, Temple of Telhamat, Falcon Watch	Hellfire Citadel instances.	WP
Zangarmarsh	10-50	Contested	Telredor, Zabra'jin, Orebor Harborage, Swamprat Post, Cenarion Refuge, Sporeggar	Coilfang Reservoir instances.	WP
Terokkar Forest	15-50	Contested (Sanctuary within Shattrath)	Allerian Stronghold, Stonebreaker Hold, (Shattrath City)	Auchindoun instances, Darkmoon Faire site.	WP
Nagrand	15-50	Contested	Telaar, Garadar, Halaa	Ring of Trials arena.	WP
Blade's Edge Mountains	20-50	Contested	Sylvanaar, Thunderlord Stronghold, Toshley's Station, Mok'Nathal Village, Evergrove	Gruul's Lair instance, Circle of Blood arena.	WP
Netherstorm	25-50	Contested	Area 52, Stormspire, Cosmowrench	Tempest Keep instances, Eye of the Storm battleground.	WP
Shadowmoon Valley	25-50	Contested	Wildhammer Stronghold, Shadowmoon Village, Altar of Sha'tar (Aldor), Sanctum of the Stars (Scryer)	Black Temple instance.	WP

Northrend

This section concerns content related to Wrath of the Lich King.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Borean Tundra	10-50	Contested	Valiance Keep, Fizzcrank Airstrip, Warsong Hold, Bor'gorok Outpost,Taunka'le Village, Unu'pe, Amber Ledge, Transitus Shield	The Nexus instances, boat to Stormwind Harbor (Elwynn Forest) from Valiance Keep, zeppelin to Orgrimmar (Durotar) from Warsong Hold, turtle boat to Moa'ki Harbor (Dragonblight) from Unu'pe.	WP
Howling Fjord	10-50	Contested	Valgarde, New Agamand, Westguard Keep, Vengeance Landing, Camp Winterhoof, Apothecary Camp, Fort Wildervar, Kamagua	Utgarde Keep instances, boat to Menethil Harbor (Wetlands) from Valgarde, zeppelin to Brill (Tirisfal Glades) from Vengeance Landing, turtle boat to Moa'ki Harbor (Dragonblight) from Kamagua.	WP
Dragonblight	15-50	Contested	Wintergarde Keep, Stars' Rest, Fordragon Hold, Moa'ki Harbor, Wyrmrest Temple, Agmar's Hammer, Kor'kron Vanguard, Venomspite	Azjol-Nerub, Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom, Naxxramas, and Obsidian Sanctum and Ruby Sanctum instances, turtle boats to Unu'pe (Borean Tundra) and Kamagua (Howling Fjord) from Moa'ki Harbor.	WP
Grizzly Hills	15-50	Contested	Amberpine Lodge, Westfall Brigade Encampment, Conquest Hold, Camp Oneqwah	Drak'Tharon Keep instance.	WP
Zul'Drak	20-50	Contested	Ebon Watch, Light's Breach, The Argent Stand, Zim'Torga, Gundrak	Gundrak instance.	WP
Sholazar Basin	20-50	Contested	Nesingwary Base Camp, River's Heart	Waygate to Un'Goro Crater.	WP
Storm Peaks	25-50	Contested	K3, Bouldercrag's Refuge, Dun Niffelem, Ulduar, Grom'arsh Crash-Site, Camp Tunka'lo, Frosthold, Brann's Base-Camp	Halls of Stone, Halls of Lightning and Ulduar instances.	WP
Crystalsong Forest	25-50	Contested (Sanctuary within Dalaran)	Windrunner's Overlook, Sunreaver's Command, (Dalaran)	Dalaran floats above the zone. Violet Hold instance in Dalaran.	WP
Hrothgar's Landing	25-50	Contested			WP
Icecrown	25-50	Contested (Sanctuary at Argent Tournament Grounds)	The Argent Vanguard, Death's Rise, The Shadow Vault, Crusaders' Pinnacle, Argent Tournament Grounds	Trial of the Champion, Trial of the Crusader, Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection and Icecrown Citadel instances.	WP
Wintergrasp	25-50	Combat zone	Valiance Landing Camp, Warsong Camp	Zone is a dedicated PvP zone, even on PvE realms. Accessible only by flying mount or portal. Contains Vault of Archavon raid instance.	WP

The Maelstrom

This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Kezan	1-20	Horde	Bilgewater Port	Goblin starting zone. Inaccessible otherwise.	WP
Lost Isles	1-20	Horde	Town-In-A-Box	Goblin post-starting zone. Inaccessible otherwise.	WP
Maelstrom	30-50	Contested			WP
Deepholm	30-50	Contested	Temple of Earth	Located inside the Maelstrom. Contains the following instance: Stonecore	WP
Wandering Isle	1-20	Contested	Temple of Five Dawns	Pandaren starting zone. Inaccessible otherwise. Drifting towards the Maelstrom.	WP

Other

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Molten Front	30-50	Contested		Daily quest hub.	WP
Nazjatar	50	Contested		Eternal Palace instance.	WP

Pandaria

This section concerns content related to Mists of Pandaria.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
The Jade Forest	10-50	Contested	Paw'don Village, Pearlfin Village, Honeydew Glade, Grookin Hill, Dawn's Blossom, Tian Monastery	Temple of the Jade Serpent instance.	WP
Valley of the Four Winds	15-50	Contested	Halfhill, Stoneplow	Stormstout Brewery instance.	WP
Krasarang Wilds	15-50	Contested	The Incursion, Sentinel Basecamp, Thunder Cleft, Dawnchaser Retreat, Zhu's Watch, Anglers Wharf		WP
Kun-Lai Summit	20-50	Contested		Shado-Pan Monastery instance and Mogu'shan Vaults raid.	WP
Townlong Steppes	25-50	Contested		Siege of Niuzao Temple instance.	WP
Dread Wastes	30-50	Contested		Gate of the Setting Sun, Heart of Fear instances	WP
Vale of Eternal Blossoms	30-50	Contested	Shrine of Seven Stars, Shrine of Two Moons	Gate of the Setting Sun, Mogu'shan Palace, Siege of Orgrimmar and Ny'alotha, the Waking City instances.	WP
The Veiled Stair	30-50	Contested	Tavern in the Mists	Terrace of Endless Spring instance.	WP
Isle of Thunder	35-50	Contested	Violet Rise, Dawnseeker Promontory	Throne of Thunder instance.	WP
Isle of Giants	35-50	Contested			WP
Timeless Isle	30-50	Contested			WP

Draenor

This section concerns content related to Warlords of Draenor.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Frostfire Ridge	10-50	Horde	Bladespire Citadel, Frostwall	Bloodmaul Slag Mines instance	WP
Shadowmoon Valley	10-50	Alliance	Karabor, Lunarfall	Shadowmoon Burial Grounds instance	WP
Gorgrond	15-50	Contested	Beastwatch, Highpass	The Everbloom, Grimrail Depot, Iron Docks and Blackrock Foundry instances	WP
Talador	20-50	Contested	Shattrath City, Fort Wrynn, Vol'jin's Pride	Auchindoun instance	WP
Spires of Arak	30-50	Contested	Axefall, Southport	Skyreach instance.	WP
Nagrand	35-50	Contested	Wor'var, Riverside Post, Yrel's Watch, Telaari Station	Highmaul instance.	WP
Tanaan Jungle	40-50	Contested	Lion's Watch, Vol'mar	Hellfire Citadel instance,	WP
Ashran	40-60	Combat Zone	Stormshield, Warspear	Outdoor PvP zone, now defunct.	WP

Broken Isles

This section concerns content related to Legion.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Dalaran	10-45	Sanctuary		Assault on Violet Hold instance.	WP
Val'sharah	10-45	Contested		Black Rook Hold, Darkheart Thicket and Emerald Nightmare instances.	WP
Stormheim	10-45	Contested		Halls of Valor, Maw of Souls and Trial of Valor instances	WP
Helheim	10-45	Contested			WP
Azsuna	10-45	Contested		Eye of Azshara instance.	WP
Highmountain	10-45	Contested		Neltharion's Lair instance.	WP
Suramar	45	Contested		Suramar City, The Nighthold instance.	WP
The Broken Shore	45	Contested		Cathedral of Eternal Night and Tomb of Sargeras instances.	WP
Eye of Azshara	10-45	Contested			WP

Argus

This section concerns content related to Legion.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Antoran Wastes	45	Contested		Antorus, the Burning Throne instance	WP
Krokuun	45	Contested			WP
Eredath	45	Contested		Seat of the Triumvirate instance.	WP

Invasion Points

This section concerns content related to Legion.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Cen'gar	45	Contested		Matron Folnuna	WP
Naigtal	45	Contested		Inquisitor Meto	WP
Aurinor	45	Contested		Pit Lord Vilemus	WP
Sangua	45	Contested		Sotanathor	WP
Val	45	Contested		Occularus	WP
Bonich	45	Contested		Mistress Alluradel	WP

Kul Tiras

This section concerns content related to Battle for Azeroth.

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Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Drustvar	25-50	Contested	Arom's Stand	Waycrest Manor instance.	WP
Mechagon Island	50	Contested	Rustbolt	Operation: Mechagon instance,	WP
Stormsong Valley	35-50	Contested	Brennadam	Shrine of the Storm and Crucible of Storms instances.	WP
Tiragarde Sound	10-50	Contested	Boralus	Freehold, Siege of Boralus and Battle of Dazar'alor instances.	WP
Tol Dagor	10-50	Contested		Tol Dagor instance.	WP

Zandalar

This section concerns content related to Battle for Azeroth.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
Zuldazar	10-50	Contested	Dazar'alor	Atal'Dazar, The MOTHERLODE!!, Kings' Rest and Battle of Dazar'alor instances.	WP
Nazmir	25-50	Contested	The Necropolis	Underrot and Uldir instances.	WP
Vol'dun	35-50	Contested	Sanctuary of the Devoted, Vulpera Hideaway, Shatterstone Harbor	Temple of Sethraliss instance.	WP

Shadowlands

This section concerns content related to Shadowlands.

Region	Level	PvP status	Key towns	Notes	Map
The Maw	50-60	Contested, Sanctuary within Ven'ari's Refuge		Torghast and Sanctum of Domination instances.	WP
Bastion	50-60	Contested, Sanctuary within Elysian Hold (Kyrian only)	Elysian Hold	Necrotic Wake and Spires of Ascension instances.	WP
Maldraxxus	50-60	Contested, Sanctuary in Seat of the Primus (Necrolords only)	Seat of the Primus	Plaguefall and Theater of Pain instances.	WP
Ardenweald	50-60	Contested, Sanctuary within Heart of the forest (Night Fae only)	Heart of the forest	Mists of Tirna Scithe and De Other Side instances.	WP
Revendreth	50-60	Contested, Sanctuary within Sinfall (Venthyr only)	Sinfall	Halls of Atonement, Sanguine Depths and Castle Nathria instances.	WP
Oribos	50-60	Sanctuary			WP
In-Between				Tazavesh, the Veiled Market instance.	WP
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Zereth Mortis	60	Contested		Sepulcher of the First Ones instance.	WP

External links

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