What to Do at Level 40 in WoW Forever
These zones fit level 40: Thousand Needles, Desolace, Alterac Mountains, Dustwallow Marsh, Riverglades, Swamp of Sorrows, Arathi Highlands, Stranglethorn Vale, Badlands, Darkspear Islands, Shen'dralas. Here you'll find the best solo quests for Horde and Alliance, dungeons in your level range and what each class learns at this level.
Talent points: 31 of 5111 zones4 dungeons88 new abilities
Zones for level 40
- Thousand Needles 29–41Horde 65 · Alliance 41
- Desolace 33–40Horde 62 · Alliance 63
- Alterac Mountains 34–40Alliance 21
- Dustwallow Marsh 35–43Horde 38 · Alliance 26
- Riverglades 35–45New zone in WoW Forever per fan sites
- Swamp of Sorrows 35–45Horde 24 · Alliance 16
- Arathi Highlands 36–40Horde 40 · Alliance 28
- Stranglethorn Vale 37–52Horde 137 · Alliance 141
- Badlands 39–52Horde 43 · Alliance 35
- Darkspear Islands 39–54New zone in WoW Forever · Horde 14 · Alliance 14
- Shen'dralas 40–43Horde 19 · Alliance 19
Best quests at level 40
Solo quests only (no dungeon, elite, raid or PvP quests), sorted by XP. Quests one level above or below fill out the list.
Horde
| Quest | Zone | Level | XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Hills of Stranglethorn | Stranglethorn Vale | 40 | 4,700 |
| Sunken Treasure | Arathi Highlands | 40 | 3,900 |
| Taretha's Gift | Hillsbrad Foothills | 40 | 3,900 |
| Deep Sea Salvage | Arathi Highlands | 40 | 3,150 |
| Drowned Sorrows | Arathi Highlands | 40 | 3,150 |
| Partial Mystical Notes | Stranglethorn Vale | 40 | 3,150 |
| WANTED: Baron Vardus | Hillsbrad Foothills | 40 | 3,150 |
| Coyote Thieves | Badlands | 40 | 3,150 |
| Lack of Surplus | Swamp of Sorrows | 40 | 3,150 |
| Locating the Lost City | Stranglethorn Vale | 40 | 3,150 |
Alliance
| Quest | Zone | Level | XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Hills of Stranglethorn | Stranglethorn Vale | 40 | 4,700 |
| A Meal Served Cold | Stormwind City | 40 | 4,700 |
| Sunken Treasure | Arathi Highlands | 40 | 3,900 |
| Baron's Demise | Alterac Mountains | 40 | 3,900 |
| ... and Bugs | Dustwallow Marsh | 40 | 3,150 |
| Deep Sea Salvage | Arathi Highlands | 40 | 3,150 |
| Drowned Sorrows | Arathi Highlands | 40 | 3,150 |
| Partial Mystical Notes | Stranglethorn Vale | 40 | 3,150 |
| Reagents for Reclaimers Inc. | Desolace | 40 | 3,150 |
| Scrounging | Badlands | 40 | 3,150 |
Dungeons for level 40
- Scarlet Monastery: Library 33–41
- Scarlet Monastery: Armory 32–42
- Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral 35–45
- Razorfen Downs 37–46
New abilities at level 40
WarriorHeroic Strike Rank 6, Execute Rank 3, Cleave Rank 3, Rend Rank 5
PaladinDevotion Aura Rank 5, Shadow Resistance Aura Rank 2, Hammer of Justice Rank 3, Hammer of the Righteous, Blessing of Light Rank 1, Seal of Light Rank 2, Consecration Rank 3
HunterDistracting Shot Rank 4, Arcane Resistance Rank 3, Aspect of the Pack, Aspect of the Beast Rank 2, Demoralizing Screech Rank 3, Freezing Trap Rank 2, Fire Resistance Rank 3, Frost Resistance Rank 3, Growl Rank 5, Hunter's Mark Rank 3, Nature Resistance Rank 3, Raptor Strike Rank 6, Track Giants, Volley Rank 1, Shadow Resistance Rank 3, Prowl Rank 2, Scorpid Poison Rank 3
RogueEviscerate Rank 6, Feint Rank 3, Safe Fall Passive, Stealth Rank 3, Mutilate Rank 2
PriestTouch of Weakness Rank 4, Dark Sacrifice Rank 3, Prayer of Healing Rank 2, Mind Blast Rank 6, Greater Heal Rank 1, Divine Spirit Rank 2, Inner Fire Rank 4, Mana Burn Rank 3, Contingency Plan Rank 3, Feedback Rank 3, Penance Rank 2, Shackle Undead Rank 2, Fade Rank 4, Hex of Weakness Rank 4, Chastise Rank 3
ShamanLightning Shield Rank 5, Flame Shock Rank 4, Chain Lightning Rank 2, Chain Heal Rank 1, Call of the Spirits, Searing Totem Rank 4, Healing Stream Totem Rank 3, Windfury Weapon Rank 2, Healing Wave Rank 7
MageArcane Missiles Rank 5, Arcane Blast Rank 3, Ice Armor Rank 2, Fire Ward Rank 3, Flamestrike Rank 4, Frostfire Bolt Rank 1, Frost Nova Rank 3, Portal: Ironforge, Portal: Orgrimmar, Portal: Stormwind, Portal: Undercity, Scorch Rank 4, Polymorph Rank 3, Conjure Water Rank 5
WarlockDemon Armor Rank 3, Immolate Rank 5, Shadowburn Rank 4, Howl of Terror Rank 1, Create Soulstone Rank 3
DruidCower Rank 2, Tranquility Rank 2, Hurricane Rank 1, Insect Swarm Rank 3, Feline Grace Passive, Mark of the Wild Rank 5, Moonfire Rank 7, Prowl Rank 2, Dire Bear Form Shapeshift, Rejuvenation Rank 7, Rebirth Rank 3, Ferocious Bite Rank 2
Milestones
- With 31 talent points you reach a milestone in the talent tree (milestones at 11, 16, 21 and 31 points). official
- Dual spec at level 40. per fan sites
- In Classic you learn riding at level 40. Whether that stays the same in WoW Forever isn't confirmed yet. unconfirmed
- You get your mount as soon as you learn riding. There's no flying. official