This place is, according to my experience, WoW's Twilight Zone.
I've fell through the earth several times in all these years, and most of them, after exploring vast land masses without texture and dying, I always end up walking as a ghost in this place, without a body to return to.
This place is spooky.
WoW Zone
Darkshore
Kalimdor - Level 5-30.
Details
Counts are what the current game build's data holds for this zone.
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This is the second territory you would want to level your Night Elf. It is also the central hub between Menethil harbor, Teldrassil and Ashenvale. The recommended levels are 8-20 Because the craps on the beach offer an easy and fast level gain.
Your post was informative and also provided me with my daily dose of humor with your amazing type"Because the craps on the beach offer an easy and fast level gain."
Map
AuberdineLor'danelZidormiGrove of AessinaGrove of the AncientsLor'danelMoongladeMoongladeSanctuary of MalorneShrine of AvianaBlackfathom DeepsQuest hub near Grove of the AncientsQuest hub near Lor'danelQuest hubQuest hubQuest hubQuest hubQuest hubQuest hubQuest hubQuest hubQuest hubQuest hubAmeth'AranLor'danelNazj'velRuins of AuberdineRuins of MathystraShatterspear ValeShatterspear War CampThe Eye of the VortexThe Master's GlaiveWildbend RiverWithering ThicketThe in-game map of Darkshore with 3 landmarks, 7 flight points, 1 instance entrance, 12 quest hubs and 11 subzones placed from the game data. Coordinates are the in-game map's own (0 to 100, left to right and top to bottom); subzone marks sit at the centre of each area's explored-map overlay.
| Marker | Name | Coordinates | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auberdine | 40.3, 41.4 | Landmark | |
| Lor'danel | 50.9, 18.7 | Landmark | |
| Zidormi | 48.9, 24.5 | Travel through time to another point in Darkshore's history. | |
| Grove of Aessina, Hyjal | 73.9, 71.0 | Flight point, Both factions | |
| Grove of the Ancients, Darkshore | 44.4, 75.5 | Flight point, Alliance | |
| Lor'danel, Darkshore | 51.7, 17.7 | Flight point, Alliance | |
| Moonglade | 85.1, 17.7 | Flight point, Alliance | |
| Moonglade | 79.5, 17.5 | Flight point, Horde | |
| Sanctuary of Malorne, Hyjal | 79.3, 88.7 | Flight point, Both factions | |
| Shrine of Aviana, Hyjal | 88.1, 75.1 | Flight point, Both factions | |
| Blackfathom Deeps | 35.0, 92.1 | Dungeon entrance | |
| Quest hub | 34.6, 85.0 | 8 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 43.9, 54.4 | 7 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 43.9, 86.3 | 7 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 58.9, 19.4 | 7 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 43.1, 81.4 | 6 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 43.0, 39.0 | 5 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 40.9, 56.5 | 3 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 42.4, 67.1 | 3 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 45.6, 48.5 | 3 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub | 49.2, 57.0 | 2 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub near Grove of the Ancients | 44.8, 74.8 | 16 quests turned in here | |
| Quest hub near Lor'danel | 51.2, 20.3 | 15 quests turned in here | |
| Ameth'Aran | 45.6, 60.3 | Subzone | |
| Lor'danel | 52.8, 29.1 | Subzone | |
| Nazj'vel | 32.8, 85.0 | Subzone | |
| Ruins of Auberdine | 38.1, 41.8 | Subzone | |
| Ruins of Mathystra | 61.6, 23.9 | Subzone | |
| Shatterspear Vale | 72.0, 20.4 | Subzone | |
| Shatterspear War Camp | 68.6, 11.0 | Subzone | |
| The Eye of the Vortex | 46.4, 50.1 | Subzone | |
| The Master's Glaive | 42.8, 86.2 | Subzone | |
| Wildbend River | 43.6, 71.0 | Subzone | |
| Withering Thicket | 46.8, 36.4 | Subzone |
Flight Points in Darkshore
7 flight points on the Darkshore map, with each one's direct routes from the game's flight network.
- Grove of Aessina
Direct flights to Nordrassil (Hyjal) and Shrine of Aviana (Hyjal).
- Grove of the Ancients
Direct flights to Astranaar (Ashenvale), Blackfathom Camp (Ashenvale), Emerald Sanctuary (Felwood), Lor'danel (Darkshore), Talonbranch Glade (Felwood), Thal'darah Overlook (Stonetalon Mountains) and Wildheart Point (Felwood).
- Lor'danel
Direct flights to Astranaar (Ashenvale), Feathermoon (Feralas), Grove of the Ancients (Darkshore), Moonglade, Nijel's Point (Desolace), Rut'theran Village (Teldrassil), Talonbranch Glade (Felwood), Thal'darah Overlook (Stonetalon Mountains), The Exodar and Theramore (Dustwallow Marsh).
- Moonglade
Direct flights to Everlook (Winterspring), Lor'danel (Darkshore), Nordrassil (Hyjal) and Talonbranch Glade (Felwood).
- Moonglade
Direct flights to Everlook (Winterspring), Irontree Clearing (Felwood) and Nordrassil (Hyjal).
- Sanctuary of Malorne
Direct flights to Shrine of Aviana (Hyjal).
- Shrine of Aviana
Direct flights to Gates of Sothann (Hyjal), Grove of Aessina (Hyjal), Nordrassil (Hyjal) and Sanctuary of Malorne (Hyjal).
Zones one flight from Darkshore
Quest Hubs in Darkshore
The game marks 233 quests on the Darkshore map, 88 of them with a turn-in point. Turn-in points that cluster together make a hub; a hub is named after the flight point or landmark it sits beside when one is that close.
- Near Grove of the AncientsConsumed, The Seeds of Life, In Defense of Darkshore, The Devourer of Darkshore, Soggoth and Kronn, The Slumbering Ancients, The Battle for Darkshore, An Ounce of Prevention and 8 more
- Near Lor'danelThe Last Wave of Survivors, Buzzbox 413, Threat from the Water, No Accounting for Taste, The Corruption's Source, A Cure In The Dark, Disturbing Connections, Saurfang Returns and 7 more
- HubThe Darkscale Warlord, The Offering to Azshara, The Wake of Something New, The Start of Something Good, Fueling the Horde War Machine, A Very Clear Message, Azerite Denial, No Horde Allowed
- HubProtector of Ameth'Aran, The Blackwood Pledge, The Wildkin's Oath, Calming the Earth, Sworn to Protect, The Eye of All Storms, Leaving the Dream
- HubAn Unstoppable Force, A Soft Glow, The Blackwood Den, A Looming Threat, Elves in the Machine, Aggressive Inspiration, A Gift of Azerite
- HubShatterspear Laborers, Remnants of the Highborne, Denying Manpower, War Supplies, Strategic Strikes, On the Brink, The Shatterspear Invaders
- HubThe Bear's Paw, The Bear's Blessing, Cleansing the Afflicted, The Defiler, Clearing Them Out, A Glaive Misunderstanding
- HubA Lost Companion, Twice Removed, Ritual Materials, The Ritual Bond, Unsavory Remedies
- HubThe Land Is in Their Blood, Mutual Aid, Soothing the Elements
- HubMalfurion Returns, "Rock" The World, A Wild Ride
- HubThe Last Wildkin, Aroom's Farewell, Elune's Fire
- HubThe Emerald Dream, The Waking Nightmare
Storylines in Darkshore
Quest lines from the game data that run through Darkshore, in the order the client lists them.
Zone storyline achievement (Alliance): Darkshore QuestsComplete the Darkshore storylines listed below.
Darkshore
- The Last Wave of Survivors
- Threat from the Water
- Buzzbox 413
- No Accounting for Taste
- Buzzbox 723
- The Corruption's Source
- A Cure In The Dark
- A Lost Companion
47 more steps, ending with The Battle for Darkshore.
Felwood
- Culling the Corrupted
- The Corruption of the Jadefire
- A Talking Totem
- Ruumbo Demands Justice
- Ruumbo Demands Honey
- Dance for Ruumbo!
- Do the Imp-Possible
- See the Invisible
61 more steps, ending with The Chieftain's Key.
The Warchief's Command
- The Warchief Awaits
- The Warchief Commands
- A Quick Diversion
- Everybody Has a Price
- A Timely Arrival
- Zoram'gar Outpost
- On The Prowl
- Into the Woods
20 more steps, ending with Killer Queen.
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Named areas inside Darkshore, from the current game data.
Quests the game data places in this zone. Open one for its objectives and rewards.
Flight points in Darkshore, from the current game data.
Collectibles from Darkshore
Mounts, toys and battle pets the game data says you can obtain in Darkshore. Showing 20 of 28 - the rest are listed on each collection's own page.
Mounts (5)
Toys (7)
Pets (8 of 16)
Landmarks
Named points of interest in Darkshore, straight from the game data.
- Auberdine
- Lor'danel
- ZidormiTravel through time to another point in Darkshore's history.
Quest Rewards in Darkshore
Blizzard's quest data places 100 quests in Darkshore. Together they award 340,950 experience and 903g 52s in coin. They are open to characters of level 5 to 30. 2 of them are limited to Dark Iron Dwarf, Dracthyr, Draenei, Dwarf, Earthen, Gnome, Haranir, Human, Kul Tiran, Lightforged Draenei, Mechagnome, Night Elf, Pandaren, Void Elf and Worgen characters.
- Reputation earned: Darnassus (+14,505), Ironforge (+425) and Gilneas (+250).
- Item rewards (105 different items, counting every choice): Absentminded Legguards, Aetherion Imbued Vest, Ancient Armbands, Ancient Cuffs, Ancient Handguards, Archaeologist's Britches, Archaeologist's Dungarees, Archaeologist's Leggings, Armguards of the Ancient Grove, Auberdine Platemail, Auberdine Ringmail Tunic, Aynasha's Spare Sword, Bahrum's Bad Mood Ring, Becalmed Bracers, Befouled Staff, Blackwood Boots, Blackwood Hunter's Bow, Blackwood Ritual Stick, Blackwood Treads, Bracers of the Ancient Grove, Cerellean's Dagger, Cerellean's Spellsword, Cloak of the Stag, Cord of the Ancient Horn, Cover of Leaves, Darkshore Bow, Darkshore Warder's Shield, Digging Staff, Diver's Cord, Diver's Waistband, Dryad's Wand, Earth-Crusted Breastplate, Earthborn Staff, Emerald Vest, Fanatical Treads, Felros' Signet, Fiery Bracers, Fire Stompers, Forlorn Shield, Forsaken Belt and 65 more.
Totals are summed from the Blizzard game data API quest records for this area; a quest that offers a choice counts every option once.
Achievements Tied to Darkshore
8 achievements in the current game data name Darkshore in their criteria.
- Explore Darkshore (10 points) Explore Darkshore, revealing the covered areas of the world map. Its 11 areas to discover: Ruins of Auberdine, Shatterspear Vale, Shatterspear War Camp, Wildbend River, Withering Thicket, Ruins of Mathystra, The Eye of the Vortex, Ameth'Aran, Lor'danel, Nazj'vel and The Master's Glaive.
- Extinguishing Kalimdor (10 points) Desecrate the Alliance's bonfires in Kalimdor.
- Flame Warden of Kalimdor (10 points) Honor the flames of Kalimdor.
- Kalimdor Explorer (25 points) Explore the regions of Kalimdor.
- Kalimdor Tamer (5 points) Capture a battle pet in each of the Kalimdor zones listed below.
- Local Pet Mauler (5 points) Win a pet battle in 10 different zones on Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Outland, Northrend, or Pandaria.
- Traveling Pet Mauler (5 points) Win a pet battle in 30 different zones on Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Outland, Northrend, or Pandaria.
- World Pet Mauler (10 points) Win a pet battle in 60 different zones on Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Outland, Northrend, or Pandaria.