Badlands: Zone Guide Level 35–45
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Badlands is an arid, rocky zone in central Eastern Kingdoms for characters levels 35–45. Red-brown cliffs, dry riverbeds, and dusty plains are home to ogres, mechanical gnomes, mountain lions, and dragons. The zone is primarily interesting to miners — it has the best Mithril spawn in Eastern Kingdoms at these levels. It also harbors Teremus the Devourer, a level 60 dragon who often patrols the zone center and kills unsuspecting travelers.
Location and Level Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Level Range | 35–45 |
| Faction | Neutral/Horde hub |
| Continent | Eastern Kingdoms |
| Neighboring Zones | Loch Modan, Searing Gorge, Wetlands |
| Key Instances | Uldaman |
Key Mobs and Resources
| Target | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 35–38 | Leather for skinners |
| Coyote | 34–36 | Leather |
| Rock Elemental | 37–41 | Drops Elemental Earth |
| Scorpid Reaver | 36–39 | Scorpions, venom sacs |
| Ogre Brute | 38–43 | Ogres in caves, Silk Cloth |
| Buzzard | 36–39 | Birds, feathers |
| Teremus the Devourer | 60 (!) | Elite dragon rare, kills sub-50 characters |
| Mithril Vein | — | Rich nodes across all cliff faces |
| Gold Vein | — | Found in caves and rocky outcrops |
Quest Hubs
Kargath (Horde) — main hub on the west side of the zone. Vendors, flight master, several quests. Alliance has no equivalent hub — only fieldwork.
Uldaman (dungeon) — instance entrance in the northwest area. Dungeon for levels 35–45 featuring Titan artifacts and unique loot. Quests for Uldaman are available in Kargath.
Key quest chains:
- Uldaman Exploration — series of quests exploring the Titan dungeon, including artifact recovery runs inside the instance.
- Badlands Ogres — ogre camp clear quests, good XP for levels 38–42.
- Gnome-Kicker — Horde-only chain to eliminate mechanical gnomes at the Gnomecorder Facility.
Tips for WoW x5
If you're a miner at levels 35–45, Badlands is your best Mithril farming zone. Route: follow the western and northern cliff faces, then cross the central ridge. 10–15 nodes per loop with few competitors during off-peak hours.
Teremus the Devourer (level 60 dragon) patrols the zone center. Stay clear of his patrol path if you're under level 50 — he has a long aggro range and will almost certainly kill any character below level 45.
There is no Alliance flight master in Badlands. If you're playing Alliance, plan for the long walk from Loch Modan or coordinate a mage portal. The zone is accessible but not easily convected for Alliance.
From Badlands you can move south to Searing Gorge toward the raid zones. Next endgame stop is Burning Steppes and Molten Core. Register on wowx5.ru.
FAQ
What should I farm in Badlands?
The primary resources are Mithril Ore (best zone for mining levels 35–40 in Eastern Kingdoms), Gold Ore, Truesilver Ore. Skinners target mountain lions and coyotes. Alchemists look for Wild Steelbloom and Liferoot.
Is there a rare elite in Badlands?
Yes — Teremus the Devourer, a level 60 elite dragon patrolling the center of the zone. He frequently kills low-level characters who wander too close. There are also a few other rare spawns including elemental rares.
How do I get to Badlands?
Enter from Loch Modan to the west or Searing Gorge to the south. Only Kargath (Horde) has a flight master. Alliance characters typically travel on foot from Loch Modan or use portal magic.