Leveling too fast in Outland

#1 - Jan. 24, 2011, 3:42 p.m.

I'm almost level 69 and I just finished 3 zones in Outland. There are 4 more zones to go, each with around 70 quests. At this pace, I think I'll finish Outland around lvl 73.

So, is this normal? Or should I go to Northrend as soon as reaching lvl 70 and forget the other zones in Outland (to avoid outleveling mobs in Nortrend too much)?

Nethaera

Community Manager

#27 - Jan. 24, 2011, 5:33 p.m.

Experience gain in Outland was increased at some point after Wrath of the Lich King. We increased experience gain in Wrath of the Lich King as well slightly to help people get caught up with their friends. It's perfectly acceptable to be heading into Northrend around level 68. You won't experience every zone unless you choose to do so, however.

Bashiok

Community Manager

#58 - Jan. 24, 2011, 8:01 p.m.

I'm maybe 3/4 through Hellfire Peninsula on an alt and hit level 63 already. Granted I had a lot of rested, but it's quick. I'm not complaining.

I totally get that desire to see the entire place though if you haven't experienced it before, and you can still do that. For the vast majority though the desire is to level to the latest expansion and cap as quickly as possible to get an alt leveled or hit 85 to play with friends, and the xp curve matches that desire.

But I say stick around if you want and check it all out if that's what you want to do.