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.[1] 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.[2]
Zones in World of Warcraft
- For a graphical list, see Zones by level.
The exterior open world of World of Warcraft currently consists of 11 multi-zone continents and worlds: Argus, the Broken Isles, Draenor, the Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Kul Tiras, Northrend, Outland, Pandaria, the Shadowlands, 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 Dragon Isles.
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.
Other
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.
Argus
This section concerns content related to Legion.
Invasion Points
This section concerns content related to Legion.
Kul Tiras
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Zandalar
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Shadowlands
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Dragon Isles
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References
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