Darkshore: Night Elf Zone Levels 10–20
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru# Darkshore
Darkshore is a long coastal zone on the western shore of Kalimdor for players levels 10–20. The second Night Elf zone after Teldrassil — a misty, dark forest with naga and furbolg enemies. On the WoW Classic X5 server (x5 rates), you can complete the zone in a single session.
Zone Overview
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Level Range | 10–20 |
| Faction | Alliance (Night Elves) |
| Main Town | Auberdine |
| Resources | Copper Ore, Silverleaf, Mageroyal |
| Neighboring Zones | Teldrassil (ferry), Ashenvale, Moonglade |
Key Locations
Auberdine
Main port town — flight master, class trainers, vendors, and quest NPCs. Hub for two ferry routes: Teldrassil and Menethil Harbor (Wetlands, Eastern Kingdoms). Take all quests here before heading out.
Naga Ruins (Cliffspring Falls)
Coastal naga camps in the south, levels 12–17. Questline target and source of Naga Scales for crafting.
Furbolg Camps
Corrupted furbolgs (bear-like humanoids) inhabit the central forests, levels 14–19. Aggressive and packed together — good XP, multiple quest targets.
Ancient Ruins (North)
Ruined ancient buildings in the north with elementals levels 16–20. Good grinding spot for Linen and Wool Cloth.
Key Quests
Lighthouse Questchain
5+ quests about repairing Auberdine's lighthouse damaged by a storm and naga. Good rewards for levels 10–14.
Dark Strand (Thundris Wrathwood)
Quest series dealing with the furbolg corruption crisis, tied to Kalimdor's broader lore.
On WowX5 (x5 rates), grab all Auberdine quests, work north to south completing them simultaneously. Darkshore takes about 1 session total.
Resources
| Resource | Skill | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Ore | Mining 1+ | Mountain areas, center/north |
| Silverleaf | Herbalism 1+ | Forest edges everywhere |
| Mageroyal | Herbalism 50+ | Along the coastline |
| Briarthorn | Herbalism 70+ | Forest interior |
Leveling Route 10–20
1. Ferry from Teldrassil to Auberdine 2. Pick up all available quests 3. Lighthouse and coastal quests (10–13) 4. Naga quests at Cliffspring Falls (13–16) 5. Furbolg quests in central forest (16–19) 6. Grind to 20 or move to Ashenvale
Related Pages
- Teldrassil — starting Night Elf zone
- Ashenvale — next zone 18–30
- Druid Leveling Guide — popular Night Elf class
- Register on WowX5
FAQ
Who is Darkshore for?
Darkshore is the second Night Elf zone, designed for levels 10–20. You come here after completing Teldrassil.
How do I get to Darkshore from Teldrassil?
Take the ferry from Rut'theran Village on Teldrassil to Auberdine, the main hub of Darkshore.
Is there a dungeon in Darkshore?
There's no dungeon in Darkshore itself. The nearest suitable instances are Wailing Caverns and Deadmines, though they require travel.