Tips and Tricks for The Burning Crusade Anniversary Classic

Not too long ago, Blizzard rolled the Anniversary realms forward into The Burning Crusade Classic, once again giving players a chance to relive one of the most iconic expansions in WoW history. Outland is back in full swing, and whether you’re a returning veteran or stepping through the Dark Portal for the first time, you’ve got a truly exciting journey ahead. And we’re here to make it even better.

In this guide, we’ve put together some practical tips and tricks to help you level faster, gear up more efficiently, make more gold, and enjoy your TBC experience to the fullest.

Gold-Making Tips

Sell Trash and Basic Items

This is probably one of the most basic tips out there, yet it’s still worth mentioning, especially for newer players or those coming back after a long break. Easy WoW Classic gold can be made just by regularly vendoring unwanted grey items. On top of that, you can bring in extra income by selling cloth, reputation items, and pretty much any quest loot or drops you don’t personally need. Not only does this help you keep your inventory clean and organized, but it also turns otherwise useless items into a steady stream of gold.

Farm and Sell Primal Materials

Primals (Primal Water, Primal Earth, Primal Mana, etc) are one of the biggest money-makers in TBC, because lots of guilds need these mats to make resistance gear for tanks to beat bosses like Hydross the Unstable. On top of that, primals serve as key components for high-end crafts, so selling them can help you earn some good money.

Quest at Max Level

If you level partially or entirely through dungeons, you can come back to quests at level 70 and get extra gold. Dungeons give very good XP and reputation, so your leveling process shouldn’t take long, but the best part is that when you return to complete those leftover quests at max level, the game will reward you with more gold to compensate for the fact that you no longer gain XP.

Leveling Tips

Unlock Flying as Early as Possible

Flying is one of the best features introduced in TBC: it drastically improves your speed, reduces travel time, and makes both questing and farming significantly more efficient, so the sooner you unlock it, the better. Like other skills in Classic, flying is learned from a trainer for a fee, and both factions can find their trainers in Shadowmoon Valley. 

The price depends on the tier of the skill: Rare flying costs 800 gold and gives you a 60% speed boost, and Epic flying comes in at a hefty 5,000 gold but increases your speed by 280%. If you can afford it, go straight for Epic flying, as it’ll save a huge amount of time and absolutely pay off in the long run. Just don’t forget that the flying mount itself is purchased separately.

Start Karazhan Attunement Before Level 70

Karazhan is the very first raid of TBC and one of the most iconic instances in the game, but in order to enter it, you must get attuned first. The attunement is a multi-step quest chain that sends you across different zones and dungeons as you piece together the key required to unlock the entrance. 

Even though you need to be level 70 to fully complete the attunement (and most of the later steps also require max level), you can actually start it as early as level 68. If you do, you’ll be able to pick up a huge chunk of XP from the early quest steps and the multiple dungeon runs tied to the chain. Altogether, it can add up to nearly a full level’s worth of XP, which is definitely not the kind of boost you want to leave on the table.

Do the Ring of Blood Questline

While you’re out there exploring Outland, make sure to complete the Ring of Blood questline at around level 65. It offers decent XP, a good chunk of gold, and a bunch of consumables you can save for later or use while leveling. As a reward for completing the final quest, you’ll be able to choose a rare-quality weapon, which will be a great upgrade, viable all the way to level 70.

More Useful Tips and Quality of Life Tricks

Farm Reputation

Gaining reputation is a huge part of this expansion, especially when it comes to gearing. Many quartermasters offer strong level 70 gear once you reach high rep levels (you can now buy PvP gear, too), which makes it one of the most reliable ways to fill gaps in your setup without relying purely on drops.

Level Up Your Lockpicking Skill (Rogue-only)

If you’re playing a Rogue, you should definitely spend some time leveling your Lockpicking skill. This will give you the ability to open dungeon doors without having to complete extra quests just to get the required keys.

Get a Fast-Attacking Weapon 

In TBC, just like in Classic in general, your character’s effectiveness with a weapon type depends heavily on how well you’ve trained it. If you switch to a new weapon, you’ll need to level that skill up before you can deal consistent damage and land your attacks more accurately. To speed up the process, head to the Auction House and look for a weapon of the same type you want to level up, but with faster attack speed. This will allow you to hit enemies more frequently and make that skill go up much faster. 

Use RareScanner to Spot Rare Spawns

When you kill a rare creature, you’re guaranteed to get a blue-quality drop, which can be a great gear boost, especially while leveling. However, camping the locations and waiting for those rares to spawn can be a huge pain and eat into your playtime a lot. RareScanner will alert you whenever a rare mob spawns nearby, so you can easily hunt them down, all while casually going about your usual in-game routines.

Group Up for Difficult Quests

As for the final tip, don’t hesitate to group up with others. Some quests, especially elite ones, can be pretty tough to complete solo, so instead of wasting time struggling through them, just team up with other players. You’ll get things done more quickly and easily, and also have more fun in the process, because Classic is much more enjoyable when you share it with others.