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World of Warcraft launched in 2004 and still has a loyal player base. That is rare for any online game, and newcomers often wonder where to begin. The basics work the same in Classic and retail, which makes them easy to learn. Let us dig deeper and shed some light on ten basics every new player should know — from gold and professions to raids and PvP. We will also explain why the game is still alive after two decades.
The Economy: Gold and Professions
Money influences nearly all that you do in Azeroth, so it is logical to begin there. It is all driven by two concepts, and they are gold and professions.
Gold is used to repair, mount, bag, train, and almost all the trades between players. Even at the level cap, you always need it. The majority of players make gold by selling loot, collected materials, and crafted items on the Auction House. Plenty of players also buy WoW gold when they want a big purchase without weeks of farming. Demand increases and decreases prices. That is why it makes sense to look at a couple of listings before posting. Vendors are paying much less than other players. What is more, rare drops should be on the Auction House. Keep that in mind.
2. Professions Feed the Economy
Every character can learn two main professions, so choose them with special care. Gathering professions like Mining, Herbalism, and Skinning collect raw materials. Crafting professions like Blacksmithing, Alchemy, and Engineering turn those materials into gear, potions, and gadgets. A common pairing is Mining with Blacksmithing, since one supplies the other. Start early. After all, skills build slowly and switching later costs time and gold.
With the money basics, you can choose a character and begin playing. The following four points take you through the entire process.
The two factions of the long war in the game are Alliance and Horde. Both sides possess their cities, starting zones, and plots. In Classic, the factions are not allowed to collaborate, whereas retail has relaxed that requirement. Race choice has little impact on appearance and minor bonuses. So, do not worry about it. Ask your friends where they play. It is more important to join them than to have a racial bonus.
Each of the classes occupies at least one position: tank, healer, or damage dealer. Tanks distract the enemy. Healers keep the group alive. Damage dealers complete the fight. The simplest classes to start with are damage classes, such as Hunter and Mage. All three roles are required in dungeon and raid groups. Thus, each class has a home. Choose a class that you like to play. After all, you will use its skills for hundreds of hours, so you should not get bored or tired too quickly.
5. Level Up by Questing and Dungeons
Leveling is the tutorial of the game, and it is real-time. XP is gained through quests, monster killing, and dungeons. Spending the night in an inn or city earns rested XP, which increases your future gains. Dungeons are short group runs that have bosses and track players to work as a team early. There is no need to hurry. The zones and quests are included in the attraction. So, take your time.
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The level cap does not terminate the game. The subsequent objectives are greater. The last points demonstrate what players do there and why they stay in the game.
6. Raids Are the Big Group Challenge
Raids are massive dungeons designed to accommodate ten to forty players, depending on the version. There are several bosses in each raid that are scripted, and the best gear is found there. The majority of raiding guilds have regular nights, and coordination is as important as equipment. The majority of raids are weekly. They provide your routine with a regular beat.
7. PvP Tests You Against Other Players
Team-based maps are battlegrounds where Alliance and Horde battle over objectives. Arenas are small team duels that came with The Burning Crusade and are still in retail. Both reward skill, and PvP gear provides you with an alternative path to good equipment. Open-world PvP is also available on some servers. Thus, be sure to check the type of realm before you choose.
Guilds provide you with consistent dungeons, raids, and PvP. They also provide tips, spare parts, and chat as you level. Always read the objectives of a guild before accepting its invitation. Gameplay styles vary greatly. A casual player would be well suited to a relaxed social guild, whereas a raiding guild would demand attendance.
Beginners often ask what the point is and why the game has lasted so long. Two short answers close out the guide, and they tie everything together.
9. Understand the Point of the Game
There is no finish line in WoW. It is players who define their own goals. The most common ones are better gear, uncommon mounts, achievements, and raids. One goal leads to another, and thus the game never lacks something to pursue. Most players just log in to see friends and play with them.
10. Why WoW Is Still Alive After 20 Years
WoW survives because it is a shared world where other people matter. New expansions and patches keep adding content, while Classic servers revive older eras. Friendships and guilds keep people logging in long after the novelty fades. The game also welcomes new players at every stage. So, the community never gets bored.
The core ideas stay the same in every version of WoW. Pick a character you like, level without rushing, and find people to play with. Everything else in the game grows naturally out of those three simple steps.
