Defender of Azeroth: Legion Invasions

UPDATE: All invasion armor is now base item level 700, with a chance to be Warforged to item level 705, 710, 715, or even 720!

This achievement will be a Feat of Strength (similar to Tripping the Rifts from the Cataclysm pre-expansion event) that will not be obtainable after Legion launches. It cannot be seen until it is earned, but it can be tracked (to see which invasions you still need) by pasting the following into chat:

/run AddTrackedAchievement(11201);

To stop tracking it, you can right-click the achievement tracker list and click "Stop Tracking"

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When are the invasions coming?

The Legion invasions (and [class=12 domain=legion] early access) arrived August 9, 2016 (US) and August 10, 2016 (EU). The will continue until August 30, 2016 when Legion launches, and will progressively become more frequent until that point.

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Invasion Scenarios

There will be 6 different invasion events during the pre-launch patch. After the invasions start, they will become more and more frequent as we get closer to the launch of the expansion (August 30, 2016).
Each invasion is a scenario entered by anyone that moves into the invasion area, and has 4 stages. There is a progress bar for Stages 1 and 3 which is zone-wide - you will see how close you are to the next stage. Stage 2 and 4 have boss objectives, and completing these will complete the stage.
Note that the invasion instance you enter may already be in progress, with potentially a stage or stages completed already.
The stages are below:

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• Stage 1 - Defend against a general invasion point (e.g. Orgrimmar Rear Gate). Mobs are fairly trivial in nature, although numerous.
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• Stage 2 - Defeat two lieutenants and a commander. The commander spawns after the lieutenants are killed. These bosses hit pretty hard, so DPS and healers have to watch threat.
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• Stage 3 - Defeat the invading forces marked on the map - a zone-wide objective, with various activities that will advance the progress bar:
  
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  • There are mobs to kill, of various sizes and strengths. These can be found at invasion points, marked on the map.
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  • There are protected "Legion Structures" also marked on the map. You must kill the mobs protecting the structures; doing so will make the [npc=96985]s attackable. When the crystals are destroyed, the structure collapses.
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  • There are various mini bosses scattered around the zone during this phase. These hit pretty hard, so ideally they need to be tanked or kited. These mini bosses often drop [currency=1226 domain=legion]s, so it's worthwhile helping to kill them! They are marked on the map with skulls.
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• Stage 4 - Defeat a boss NPC at the original invasion point (requires a group). These bosses hit VERY hard and have some abilities that will kill you if you do not avoid them (e.g. breath mechanics - make sure to stand behind the boss!)
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Some other miscellaneous notes:

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• Zones that have active invasions are marked very clearly on the world map. Note that only zones in Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms are involved.
  
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  • Mousing over the invasion icon will show you a timer, indicating how much time is left in the invasion, so that you can get there.
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• Entering a zone with an active invasion will put you into a scenario instance. There will be multiple instances going on at one time, so arriving at any point while the invasion is active will allow you to participate.
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• There are various vehicles you can use to assist you during the invasion (e.g. Demolishers, Glaives). These usually have a few abilities that will do area damage to mobs.
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• Most of the mobs killed for the invasions do not drop anything, although minibosses do. The shards/chests that are rewarded go into your bags automatically (even if you are dead when the appropriate stage is completed).
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Rewards from the invasion are as follows:

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• Stage 1 - Nil.
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• Stage 2 - [item=139048], which will contain 5 [currency=1226 domain=legion], guaranteed iLevel 700+ Fel-Touched Gear*, and a chance for iLevel 700** weapons, with very unique models.
  Helping to kill the minibosses during this stage will reward more [currency=1226 domain=legion]s (5-10 extra).
  
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• Stage 3 - 10 [currency=1226 domain=legion] at the end of the stage. Additionally, mini-bosses during this stage drop [currency=1226 domain=legion]s (reportedly 5-15). Therefore, killing these can net you a much higher yield than any other stage!
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• Stage 4 - [item=139049], which will contain 10 [currency=1226 domain=legion], guaranteed iLevel 700+ Fel-Touched Gear*, a chance for iLevel 700** weapons, with very unique models, and a chance for [item=139171].
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TOTAL: 25-80+ [currency=1226 domain=legion] per invasion

*This armor is the same armor that makes up the 4 transmog armor ensembles available for 200 [currency=1226 domain=legion]. If you are wanting only the transmog appearances and not the gear, collecting it piece-by-piece from these chests will be presumably much slower than buying the Ensemble.
This armor has a chance to be Warforged - this can boost it to item level 705, 710, 715, or 720.

**These weapons can be upgraded to iLevel 725 in increments of 5 item levels at a time using [item=139171], which will also be available during the pre-launch event

Completing a single invasion rewards the achievement Stand Against the Legion.
Completing 6 of the invasions (as listed below) will reward Defender of Azeroth: Legion Invasions

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• [quest=42804]
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• Invasion: Dun Morogh
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• [quest=42805]
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• [quest=42236]
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• Invasion: Tanaris
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• [quest=42235]
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The above achievements will be Feats of Strength (similar to Tripping the Rifts from the Cataclysm pre-expansion event) that will not be obtainable after Legion launches.

Another Feat of Strength that will be exclusively available during the Legion pre-launch event is It All Makes Sense Now (collect all 12 of the pamphlets from Doomsayer NPCs in Orgrimmar/Stormwind).

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Getting to the Invasions

Below is a summary of ways to get to the invasions. I have included many different routes, including some that may be obvious (for those who may be returning to the game after a while).

Zone

Horde

Alliance

Azshara
Staging point: Orgrimmar rear gates

Right outside Orgrimmar rear (North) gates

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• Use portal from [zone=7333]
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• Use portal from [zone=6141]
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• Use [item=63353]/[item=63207]/[item=65274]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Orgrimmar
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• Use [item=95050]/[item=118908]
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Fly from Mount Hyjal

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• Use the portal to Mount Hyjal at the Stormwind City Eastern Earthshrine (Cataclysm portals)
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Fly from Darnassus

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• Use portal from [zone=7332]
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• Use portal from [zone=6142]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Ironforge
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Goblin Engineers use [item=18984], fly from Everlook

Northern Barrens
Staging point: The Crossroads

Fly from Orgrimmar or Thunder Bluff

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• Use portals from [zone=7333]
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• Use portals from [zone=6141]
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• Use [item=63353]/[item=63207]/[item=65274]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Orgrimmar/Thunder Bluff
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• Use [item=118908]
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Fly from Ratchet

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• Take teleporter from [zone=6142] to Ratchet - costs 10g, paid to [npc=71336], located on the Summer Terrace outside of [zone=6142]
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Fly from Mount Hyjal

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• Use the portal to Mount Hyjal at the Stormwind City Eastern Earthshrine (Cataclysm portals)
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Fly from Darnassus

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• Use portal from [zone=7332]
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• Use portal from [zone=6142]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Ironforge
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• Goblin Engineers use [item=18984], fly from Everlook
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• Take boat from Booty Bay ([zone=5287]) to Ratchet (Northern Barrens), fly from Ratchet
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[pad]

Tanaris
Staging point: Gadgetzan

Fly from Uldum

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• Use the portal to Uldum at the Orgrimmar Western Earthshrine (Cataclysm portals)
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Fly from Uldum

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• Use the portal to Uldum at the Stormwind City Eastern Earthshrine (Cataclysm portals)
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Fly from Dustwallow Marsh

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• Take boat from Menethil Harbor (Wetlands) to Theramore (Dustwallow Marsh)
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• Use [class=8] portal to Theramore (Dustwallow Marsh)
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• Take the portal from Dalaran to [zone=2300] in Violet Citadel, fly from [zone=2300]
  a) Use [class=8] portal to Dalaran
  b) Use portal from [zone=6141]/[zone=6142]
  c) Use [item=40585] (or equivalent)
  d) Use Jaina's Locket
  
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• Gnomish Engineers use [item=18986]
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• Take boat from Booty Bay ([zone=5287]) to Ratchet (Northern Barrens), fly from Ratchet
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[pad]

Hillsbrad Foothills
Staging point: Tarren Mill

Fly from Undercity

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• Use portal from [zone=7333]
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• Use portal from [zone=6141]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Undercity
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• Take the zeppelin from Orgrimmar to Tirisfal Glades
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Fly from Ironforge

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• Use portal from [zone=7332]
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• Use portal from [zone=6142]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Ironforge
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• Take the Deeprun Tram from Stormwind City
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Fly from Twilight Highlands

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• Use the portal to Twilight Highlands at the Stormwind City Eastern Earthshrine (Cataclysm portals)
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• Use [class=8] portal to Dalaran Crater (Ancient Dalaran) - mind the long fall!
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• [class=6]s use Death Gate, fly from Acherus: The Ebon Hold
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[pad]

Westfall
Staging point: Sentinel Hill

Fly from Blasted Lands

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• Take portal from Orgrimmar to Blasted Lands in Cleft of Shadow
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Fly from [zone=33]

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• Take zeppelin from Orgrimmar to [zone=33] (Grom'gol)
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Fly from [zone=5287]

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• Take ship from Ratchet (Northern Barrens) to Booty Bay ([zone=5287])
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Fly from Stormwind City

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• Use portal from [zone=7332]
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• Use portal from [zone=6142]
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• Use [item=63352]/[item=63206]/[item=65360]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Stormwind City
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• Use [item=95051]/[item=118907]
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Use [item=50287], fly from Booty Bay

Dun Morogh
Staging point: Kharanos

Fly from Twilight Highlands

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• Use the portal to Twilight Highlands at the Orgrimmar Western Earthshrine (Cataclysm portals)
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Fly from Undercity

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• Use portal from [zone=7333]
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• Use portal from [zone=6141]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Undercity
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• Take the zeppelin from Orgrimmar
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Right outside Ironforge

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• Use portal from [zone=7332]
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• Use portal from [zone=6142]
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• Use [class=8] portal to Ironforge
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• Take the Deeprun Tram from Stormwind City
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[currency=1226 domain=legion] Currency

[currency=1226 domain=legion] is a new currency that will be specific to the Legion pre-launch event. These can be earned via invasion scenario events (25-50+ [currency=1226 domain=legion] per invasion).

Note that aside from [currency=1226 domain=legion]s, the invasions grant achievements, and also the Stage 2 and Stage 4 chests can have unique weapons in them (that can be upgraded to item level 725).

The items available for [currency=1226 domain=legion]s include transmog sets and item level 700 necks, rings, trinkets, weapon upgrade items, and a pet! These items are sold by [npc=109912], who can be found in the Illidari camps in all invasion zones, as well as Orgrimmar and Stormwind City as below.
Note that the vendors in Orgrimmar and Stormwind City require that you complete the Broken Shore scenario to see them; the ones in the invasion zones are visible regardless.

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Vendor Locations

HORDE

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• Orgrimmar - At [52,58], on the upper level, near the zeppelin tower for Undercity (Map).
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ALLIANCE

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• Stormwind City - At [41,79], on the western edge of the Mage Quarter overlooking the coast (Map).
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BOTH FACTIONS

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• Azshara - At [30,69], northeast of the gates of Orgrimmar (Map).
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• Dun Morogh - At [60,35], right outside the gates of Ironforge (Map).
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• Hillsbrad Foothills - At [54,40], northwest of Tarren Mill (Map).
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• Northern Barrens - At [51,58], just east of The Crossroads (Map).
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• Tanaris - At [53,26], just north of Gadgetzan (Map).
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• Westfall - At [58,24], between The Jansen Stead and Saldean's Farm (Map).
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The inventory of the [npc=109912]s is as follows:

Item

Cost

Model

Type/Slot

[item=139170]

200 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

[outfit=15922]

Transmog Set Appearance

[item=139169]

200 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

[outfit=15923]

Transmog Set Appearance

[item=139168]

200 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

[outfit=15924]

Transmog Set Appearance

[item=139167]

200 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

[outfit=15926]

Transmog Set Appearance

[item=138160]

50 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Neck

[item=139172]

50 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Neck

[item=138162]

50 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Finger

[item=139173]

50 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Finger

[item=138161]

50 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Trinket

[item=138170]

50 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Trinket

[item=138171]

50 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Trinket

[item=138188]

50 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Back

[item=136924]

150 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Pet

[item=139171]

150 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Weapon Upgrade

[item=141604]

100 [currency=1226 domain=legion]

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Weapon

To add this to your achievement tracker:

/run AddTrackedAchievement(11201)

Not currently account-wide, meaning your progress on separate characters only count towards those particular characters. You have to do all invasions on one character in order to get the achievement.

This is a Feat of Strength achievement, meaning you will not find it in your Achievement pane until you complete it; however, it can be tracked.
You can track this achievement via the following macro:
/script AddTrackedAchievement("11201")

A few Closest spots and Quick routes to the Invasion points:

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• Azshara
  Invasion Point: Orgrimmar Rear Gate
  Horde - Orgrimmar
  Alliance - Stormwind Mount Hyjal portal, or flight from Darnassus if you haven't unlocked the portal
  
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• Dun Morogh
  Invasion Point: Kharanos
  Alliance: Ironforge
  Horde: Portal to Twilight Highlands
  
  
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• Hillsbrad Foothills
  Invasion Point: Tarren Mill
  Horde: Undercity
  Alliance: Ironforge, Twilight Highlands Portal, (if in Kalimdor) Theramore ship to Menethil Harbor
  Death Knights: Death Gate
  If Mage: Ancient Teleport: Dalaran
  If access to Mage: Ancient Portal: Dalaran
  
  
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• Northern Barrens
  Invasion Point: The Crossroads
  Horde: Orgrimmar
  Alliance: Booty Bay Boat to Ratchet, Boat/Portal to Theramore, Mount Hyjal portal, or [npc=71336]'s portal to Ratchet (costs gold).
  
  
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• Tanaris
  Invasion Point: Gadgetzan
  Dalaran Portal to Caverns of Time, SW/Org Portal to Uldum, Teleport: Theramore, Portal: Theramore
  (if in Westfall) Booty Bay Boat to Ratchet,
  (if in Dun Morogh) Menethil Harbor ship to Theramore
  (if Gnomish Engineer) [item=18986]
  
  
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• Westfall
  Invasion Point: Sentinel Hill
  Alliance: South of Stormwind
  Horde: Portal to Blasted Lands, Zepp to Grom'gol Base Camp, or Ratchet Ship to Booty Bay
  
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