The Barrens

Levels: 10–25Faction: HordeWhere: KalimdorFlight path: The Crossroads, Camp Taurajo, Ratchet

Quest hubs: The Crossroads, Ratchet, Camp Taurajo. Dungeon: Wailing Caverns (17–24), Razorfen Kraul (25–30)

Quest chains worth doing

Chain	Level	Why
Plainstrider / Prowlers / Harpy chains	10–15	Crossroads bread and butter.
Wharfmaster Dizzywig / Ratchet goblins	13–18	Ratchet errands; the boat to Booty Bay starts here.
Verog the Dervish / Hezrul Bloodmark	16–20	Centaur chain, good blue-quality rewards.
Deviate Hides → Wailing Caverns	17–24	Dungeon lead-in from the Oasis.
Camp Taurajo: Egg Hunt / Weapons of Choice	20–25	Southern Barrens; ends with Razorfen Kraul.

Zones at the same level

Elwynn Forest1–10 · Alliance Dun Morogh1–10 · Alliance Teldrassil1–10 · Alliance Durotar1–10 · Horde Mulgore1–10 · Horde Tirisfal Glades1–10 · Horde Zephras Isle (Forever)1–12 · Both (Skyborne)Westfall10–20 · Alliance Loch Modan10–20 · Alliance Darkshore10–20 · Alliance Silverpine Forest10–20 · Horde Redridge Mountains15–25 · Alliance Stonetalon Mountains15–27 · Both Duskwood18–30 · Alliance Ashenvale18–30 · Both Wetlands20–30 · Alliance Hillsbrad Foothills20–30 · Both

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