Borean Tundra Or Howling Fjord

The transition to the next zone also feels more fluid in Borean Tundra for the Horde, and the same is also true for the Alliance in Howling Fjord. Borean Tundra has more quests overall, and that's of course an advantage. However, the zone is bigger and thus there's more time spent riding than in Howling Fjord. Howling Fjord is completed faster. I did a write up today on my blog about my thoughts on Howling Fjord vs Borean Tundra. Here it is for your viewing pleasure.

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2. Borean Tundra Or Howling Fjord Lake
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Many players are asking themselves this simple question: When Wrath of the Lich King is released, where should I go level first, Borean Tundra or Howling Fjord?Blizzard has stated many times that both zones would be viable for the Horde and the Alliance, and that ultimately, it doesn't matter which of the two you choose. However, this is not entirely true, there are slight differences between the two zones and they do matter a little, if your concern is to level up as fast a possible. Horde quests: 52Alliance quests: 77Both: 66As you can see, the situation is reversed here. Alliance has the quest advantage AND the position advantage in Howling Fjord.Other observations.

I've done Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord with both Alliance and Horde characters, and I can say that there are other advantages which confirm the above. The Horde quest hubs and quest chains feel more fluid, more well-connected together in the Borean Tundra. The opposite is also true for the Alliance in Howling Fjord.

I don't know if this was intended by Blizzard, but it's just how it is. The transition to the next zone also feels more fluid in Borean Tundra for the Horde, and the same is also true for the Alliance in Howling Fjord. Borean Tundra has more quests overall, and that's of course an advantage. However, the zone is bigger and thus there's more time spent riding than in Howling Fjord. Howling Fjord is completed faster and allows you to move on to the next zone (probably less crowded) quicker.ConclusionIf you are Horde, start in Borean Tundra.If you are Alliance, start in Howling Fjord.My will follow this choice as well. However, don't worry, I will also write a guide for Borean Tundra for the Alliance and a Howling Fjord guide for the Horde in the future.

Borean Tundra Or Howling Fjord 7.3 5

This is for people who don't want to miss any zone and want to do as many quests as possible for more reputation, gold, lore and of course, more achievements!Of course, if everyone followed my advice, it would be a disaster, Horde quest locations in Borean Tundra would be way too crowded, and the same would be true for the Alliance in Howling Fjord. However, luckily for you, a large part of the WoW population still doesn't know about this blog and/or doesn't follow my guides, so just follow my advice and you'll have an edge in Wrath of the Lich King:). October 10, 2008 at 2:43 PMJame, Firstly, love your work. I'm a seasoned player of WoW from launch, yet I always find some new perspectives or techniques from your guides. You also are one of the few who attempt guide writing in a professional manner, so in the way of Colbert, a tip of the hat to you good sir!:P I have a question for you (not sure where else to post this request), that is to do with Death Knights.

Borean Tundra Or Howling Fjord Lake

I don't believe you have answered this issue before. From reading around, I have come to understand it that duel wielding is only really used by frost-speced tanking Death Knights, due to the fact that 1h weapons are best suited for tanking stats and fast weapon speed for threat. DPS speced (Blood or Unholy) seem to favour 2h weapons. Would you be able to do an analysis of DW vs 2H, prehaps down the road, to see if DW replaces 2H for dps? What about tanking?

Borean Tundra To Howling Fjord Travel

I also know there is a lack of itemisation with 2H tanking weapons. Thanks again Jame, keep up the great work.