What to Do at Level 42 in WoW Forever
These zones fit level 42: Dustwallow Marsh, Riverglades, Swamp of Sorrows, 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: 33 of 517 zones4 dungeons49 new abilities
Zones for level 42
- 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
- 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 42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Aliden Perenolde | Hillsbrad Foothills | 42 | 4,300 |
| Khan Jehn | Desolace | 42 | 3,450 |
| Split Bone Necklace | Stranglethorn Vale | 42 | 3,450 |
| Grim Message | The Hinterlands | 42 | 3,450 |
| Lack of Surplus | Swamp of Sorrows | 42 | 3,450 |
| Mountain of Bones | Shen'dralas | 42 | 3,450 |
| Skullsplitter Tusks | Stranglethorn Vale | 42 | 3,450 |
| Study of the Elements: Rock | Badlands | 42 | 3,450 |
| Keep An Eye Out | Stranglethorn Vale | 42 | 2,550 |
| Stone Is Better than Cloth | Badlands | 42 | 2,550 |
Alliance
| Quest | Zone | Level | XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Jehn | Desolace | 42 | 3,450 |
| Murdaloc | Badlands | 42 | 3,450 |
| Driftwood | Swamp of Sorrows | 42 | 3,450 |
| Mountain of Bones | Shen'dralas | 42 | 3,450 |
| Skullsplitter Tusks | Stranglethorn Vale | 42 | 3,450 |
| Study of the Elements: Rock | Badlands | 42 | 3,450 |
| Keep An Eye Out | Stranglethorn Vale | 42 | 2,550 |
| Stone Is Better than Cloth | Badlands | 42 | 2,550 |
| Deliver the Shipment | Swamp of Sorrows | 42 | 2,550 |
| Akiris by the Bundle | Stranglethorn Vale | 43 | 3,600 |
Dungeons for level 42
- Scarlet Monastery: Armory 32–42
- Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral 35–45
- Razorfen Downs 37–46
- Uldaman 41–51
New abilities at level 42
WarriorIntercept Rank 2, Battle Shout Rank 5
PaladinFlash of Light Rank 4, Cleanse, Blessing of Might Rank 5, Seal of Righteousness Rank 6, Seal of Fury Rank 5, Seal of the Crusader Rank 5
HunterCounterattack Rank 3, Great Stamina Rank 7, Natural Armor Rank 7, Serpent Sting Rank 6
RogueAmbush Rank 4, Kick Rank 3, Vanish Rank 2, Slice and Dice Rank 2
PriestDivine Grace Rank 5, Holy Fire Rank 5, Power Word: Shield Rank 7, Psychic Scream Rank 3, Shadow Protection Rank 2, Shadow Word: Pain Rank 6, Starshards Rank 5, Desperate Prayer Rank 5
ShamanFire Nova Rank 4, Grace of Air Totem Rank 1, Fire Resistance Totem Rank 2, Windfury Totem Rank 2
MageArcane Intellect Rank 4, Ice Lance Rank 4, Conjure Food Rank 5, Fireball Rank 8, Frost Ward Rank 3, Cone of Cold Rank 3, Amplify Magic Rank 3, Pyroblast Rank 5
WarlockCurse of Weakness Rank 5, Curse of Recklessness Rank 3, Hellfire Rank 2, Shadow Ward Rank 2, Searing Pain Rank 4, Death Coil Rank 1
DruidLacerate Rank 1, Demoralizing Roar Rank 4, Faerie Fire Rank 3, Regrowth Rank 6, Starfire Rank 4, Ravage Rank 2, Maul Rank 5