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Redridge Mountains
Redridge Mountains is a scenic Alliance zone east of Elwynn Forest, designed for characters levels 15–25. The zone is famous for the lakeside town of Lakeshire and the relentless assault of Blackrock Orcs.
Contents
Zone Overview
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Level Range | 15–25 |
| Faction | Alliance |
| Main Hub | Lakeshire |
| Resources | Iron Ore, Medium Leather, Khadgar's Whisker |
| Nearby Dungeons | Shadowfang Keep (22–30), Deadmines (15–21) |
Location
Redridge Mountains borders:
- Elwynn Forest to the west
- Blasted Lands to the south
- Duskwood to the southwest
Key Locations
Lakeshire
The main town, perched directly over Lake Everstill. Vendors, inn, flight master, and all quest hubs. The center of Redridge's storyline.
Blackrock Orc Camps
North and east of the zone — numerous Blackrock Orc camps (levels 17–24). This is the primary combat content: kill orcs, destroy their commanders.
Tower of Ilgalar
In the northeast — Tower of Ilgalar, a fortified orc stronghold with elite mobs (level 22–25). Final quest targets are found here.
The Bridge
The iconic long wooden bridge separating Lakeshire from orc territory. It gets attacked mid-quest — a memorable Vanilla moment.
Quests
Redridge has dense quest content for Alliance:
- "Dispatches to Stormwind" — quest chain linking Lakeshire to Stormwind.
- "Evacuation of Farms" — rescue farmers from orc raids.
- "Clear the Blackrock Camps" — destroy orc encampments.
- "Blackrock Commanders" — kill elite captains.
- "An Arrow for Tobias" — short quest with good gear reward.
Quest Table
| Quest | Level | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Evacuation of Farms | 15 | Gear, XP |
| Clear the Camps | 18 | Level 20 gear |
| Blackrock Commanders | 22 | Blue item |
◆Farming and Resources
Mining
Redridge is solid for mining skill 75–150:
- Iron Ore — along the mountain ridges around the zone perimeter.
- Silver Ore — rare veins in the northern hills.
Skinning
| Mob | Level | Notable Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Orc | 17–24 | Light/Medium Leather |
| Redridge Bear | 16–19 | Light Leather |
| Mountain Cougar | 18–22 | Medium Leather |
Herbalism
inv_misc_herb_02 Khadgar's Whisker — rare, north of the zone. Bruiseweed — central valley.
Tips for the x5 Server
On WowX5, Redridge pairs perfectly with Duskwood. After level 20, head southwest into Duskwood (20–30 quests) while Redridge content starts to thin out.
Optimal leveling route 15–25:
- Lakeshire quests (15–18)
- Northern orc camps (18–22)
- Tower of Ilgalar (22–24, elite — bring a group)
- Move to Duskwood or Hillsbrad (24–25)
◆Related Pages
A step-by-step route for both factions is in the guide How to get to Lakeshire.
- Elwynn Forest — previous zone
- Blasted Lands — to the east
- Warrior Leveling Guide — leveling through Redridge
- WoW Classic Raids — endgame after level 60
FAQ
?Redridge or Hillsbrad — which is better for levels 20–25?
For Alliance, Redridge + Duskwood is more convenient geographically. For Horde, Hillsbrad is the better choice.
?Can I get to Shadowfang Keep from Redridge?
No — SFK is in Silverpine Forest (Horde territory). You need to travel through Lordaeron.
?Are the Tower of Ilgalar elites soloable?
Very difficult solo. On x5, a group of 3–4 makes them manageable.
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