Character levels have been squished down to a new level cap of 60. A new zone for new characters called Exile's Reach has been added, which provides a much more fun and comprehensive introduction from levels 1-10, primarily for new players. Blizzard estimates it will take roughly 30 percent less time to hit max under the new systems. Don't rush.īlizzard made big changes-as part of the October 2020 WoW: Shadowlands pre-patch-to how leveling characters works for the upcoming Shadowlands expansion that makes leveling new characters faster and more fun. It's a hobby that, if you really enjoy it, you may well end up returning to for hundreds of hours over the course of years. Take your time and enjoy the process World of Warcraft isn't just about the destination. There's a lot to be mindful of as you jump into playing in WoW, but not all of it has to be tackled right away. WoW beginner's guide: Everything new and returning players need to know Anyway, this World of Warcraft beginners guide will help you take your first steps in Classic, or retail before the launch of Blizzard's next major expansion. Fortunately the process just got streamlined. But after years of additions and so much history to catch up on, getting into World of Warcraft in 2020 can be intimidating-even for lapsed players.