World of Warcraft (WoW) is one of the most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) of all time. The game has been around almost two decades, and its longevity is a testament to its engaging gameplay, intricate storyline, and compelling world. If you’re new to WoW, you may feel overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the game, but don’t worry! Here are the top six WoW beginner tips to help you get started on your journey.

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Choose the right race and class

There are many different races and classes to choose from in WoW, and each one offers a unique set of abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. It’s important to choose a race and class that fits your playstyle, so take some time to research each one and pick the one that you think will be the most fun for you. As a Tank a great option is the Protection Warrior as it’s useful across most instances and its a really well rounded class for Tanking.

Learn the basics of combat:

WoW is an action-packed game, and it’s essential to understand the basics of combat in order to progress. Take some time to practice using your abilities, and make sure you’re familiar with the game’s targeting system. You’ll also want to learn how to block, dodge, and parry attacks from enemies, as well as how to use your abilities to take advantage of their weaknesses. Edit your screen and hot keys early to get the right layout and setup that is comfortable for you. Many skills and passives offer various overlap and synergy between them, it’s good to learn which ones do this as they can offer additional power and utility.

Explore the world

WoW is full of incredible landscapes, cities, and dungeons to explore. Take some time to wander around the world and get to know its many different regions. You can also use your minimap and world map to help you find your way, and make sure you stop by each of the major cities to pick up new quests and learn more about the world. As you travel around the world you’ll want to level up your riding ability which will give you access to faster mount speed and even flying mounts which is really handy. Also look out for various recipes from vendors as some can only be obtained from certain locations.

Complete quests

Quests are the main way to progress in WoW, and they’re a great way to earn experience points, gold and gear. Make sure you’re always working on a few quests at a time. The quests can be quite repetitive but it’s all done in a good way. Always pick up every quests in each area the games sends you to as they will often all be within a small area and sometimes overlap so you can often complete 6-8 quests at the same time. The game will send you to certain locations, if you’re a beginner then follow where the game is sending you as this is a really quick way to level up and these areas offer the best experience and rewards.

Save your gold

You’ll gain quite a lot of gold as you do quests and level up. At this stage of the game you’ll obtain gear as you progress and there is no need to really spend your gold since you’ll obtain everything you need from questing. Only buy your riding upgrades and any cheap recipes you might like the look of and save everything else for later. Once you hit level 70 you might want to buy gear from the Auction House and getting decent gear is cheap. If there is a time walkers Dungeon even happening you might be better off running through those as you’ll gain good gear from completing those also.

Join a guild

Joining a guild is a great way to make friends and get help as you progress through the game. You can join a guild by speaking with a guild master in one of the major cities, and from there you can participate in group activities and get advice from other players. Make sure you choose a guild that fits your playstyle, and don’t be afraid to try out a few different ones until you find one that you like.

In conclusion, these are the top six beginner tips for World of Warcraft. Keep these tips in mind as you embark on your journey, and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a seasoned WoW player in no time!

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