This guide will walk you through the most efficient leveling methods, the best classes and specs for speed, and pro tricks to cut downtime so you can be raid-ready in record time.

Quick Overview – Fastest Leveling Methods

While there are many ways to gain XP, the following methods offer the highest return for time invested:

1. Complete the Main Campaign – Highest XP per minute while unlocking key systems.
2. Quest Efficiently – Target high-reward quests with minimal travel.
3. Run Level-Up Dungeons – Massive XP bursts with the right group.
4. Grind Elite Mobs – Great for gear, gold, and XP when combined with quests.
5. Leverage Professions – First Craft Bonuses and gathering XP.

1. Campaign Leveling

The main storyline of The War Within should be your first priority.

• Why: Not only does it yield huge XP, but it also unlocks world content, reputations, and gearing opportunities.
• Expected Progress: By the end of the campaign, you should reach around level 76–77.
• Pro Tip: Pair campaign progression with gathering professions — herb and ore nodes in quest zones add bonus XP and gold.

2. Efficient Questing

Questing remains the gold standard for solo players — if you do it smart.

Key to efficiency:

• Stack multiple quests in the same area.
• Avoid high-travel-time objectives.
• Use movement speed consumables and talents to cut downtime.

Quest Difficulty Color Code:

Pro Tip: Focus on Yellow quests for solo efficiency; do Orange or Red quests only if you have a strong group.

3. Dungeon Power-Leveling

Dungeons can outpace questing if you have a high-performing group.

Level-Up Dungeons in TWW:

• The Rookery
• The Stonevault
• Priory of the Sacred Flame
• Ara-Kara, City of Echoes

💡Tips:

• Queue as Tank/Healer for instant entry.
• Chain-run with friends/guildmates to skip downtime.
• Combine dungeon runs with campaign progression for optimal XP and gear.

4. Mob Grinding

While less efficient than structured questing/dungeons, mob grinding shines when:

• You have high AoE damage.
• The mobs drop valuable crafting mats.
• You want to pair XP farming with gold making.

Best Time to Grind: After finishing the campaign, when you only need 2–3 more levels to cap.

5. Professions for XP

Professions aren’t just for gold — they can be XP tools:

• Gathering Professions (Herbalism, Mining, Skinning) – XP from each node/skin.
• First Craft Bonus – Huge one-time XP from the first craft of each recipe.

Pro Strategy:
Pair one gathering profession with one crafting profession to maximize XP and gold simultaneously.

6. Leveling Changes in TWW

• Warband System – Earn up to 25% bonus XP for alts after mentoring achievements.
• Reduced XP Requirements – Level 1–70 XP needs cut by ~54%.
• Chromie Time Update – Now includes Dragonflight, allowing level 10–70 in any past expansion.

7. Best Classes for Fast Leveling

8. Consumables That Save Time

• Draught of Ten Lands – +10% XP for 1h.
• Skystep Potion – Boosts movement between quest hubs.
• Goblin Glider Kit – Shortcut over terrain.
• Gunshoes – 200% movement speed for 25s.

9. Addons for Leveling Speed

• WoW-Pro – Step-by-step leveling routes.
• Speedy AutoLoot – Cuts looting time.
• Pawn – Instantly see if quest rewards are upgrades.

Leveling Tips Recap

• Always carry food/drinks to reduce downtime.
• Upgrade gear regularly for faster mob kills.
• Chain quests in one zone before moving on.
• Use War Mode for +XP bonus (if you can handle PvP).

From 70 to 80 – Final Push

After level 70, focus on:

• Campaign completion.
• Dungeon farming (The Rookery is a top choice).
• Grinding high-density mob zones.

Expect ~8–10 hours to go from 70 to 80 with efficient play.

By combining campaign progression, targeted questing, and efficient dungeon runs — plus leveraging consumables and profession bonuses — you can reach level 80 in The War Within quickly and be ready for Mythic+, raids, and PvP within days of launch.