Newcomer Chat
The Newcomer Chat channel is where new players can ask guides about the play asking for assistance or questions regarding the game.
The default chat binding varies depending on the number of channels the player is in already.
New players
New players, marked with a baby murloc icon 
, are automatically added to Newcomer Chat. They are removed from it upon reaching level 61 and 40 hours played.[1]
Guides
Veteran players who want to help new players to understand the game can register to become a "Guide". Becoming a Guide is as simple as visiting a Guide Recruiter NPC and signing up. The two available recruiters are:
Celeste Periwinkle, found at the Stormwind Embassy
Eyla Pathleader, found by the Orgrimmar Embassy
To become a Guide, a player must meet the following requirements (as of patch 11.0.5).
- Be level 80
- Completed the achievement:
[3000 Quests Completed]
Becoming a Guide will immediately give access to the Newcomer Chat. Guides are marked with a green flag, and text in the chat: 
Guide.
If a player no longer wishes to be a guide, they can stop by visiting a Guide Recruiter.
Gallery
New player
Guide player
A guide player to stop serving as a guide
Patch changes
Patch 11.0.2 (2024-08-13): Now requires being level 80. 
Patch 10.0.0 (2022-10-25): UI refresh. 
Patch 9.0.1 (2020-10-13): Added.
References
- ^ Blizzard Support - Unable to Leave Newcomer Chat After Level 20. Retrieved on 2025-09-16.
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