Classic Basics: Soloing in Classic 101

By RenataKane Last Updated: 2019/08/20 Changelog Patch: 1.15.2

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IntroductionReasons for Soloing

You can be on your own schedule and work on your own quests. You can set your pace.You won't have a direct competitor for loot.Zhevra HoovesIf you only have a short time to play, you can do so without worrying about inconveniencing others.Realities of SoloingPick your battles.WarriorNot every quest is suitable for soloing.You aren't going to be able (or want) to handle everything alone.technically Guidelines for Effective SoloingStart out with a good solo class and build. can Have realistic soloing goals.Pay attention to equipment. especiallyHave ways to self-buff. Elixir of Ogre's StrengthScroll of Strength IIGet in the habit of checking vendors -- particularly reagent vendors and lorekeepers. Consider joining a guild, even if you plan mostly to solo. Soloing and ProfessionsConsider ignoring most manufacturing professions in favor of gathering professions.AlchemyEngineering Target DummiesScarlet MonasteryFully develop the secondary professions of Cooking, Fishing, and First Aid.critical Frost NovaBurning CrusadeWorld of WarcastFor the Horde!

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Comment by ghostintheruins

Thanks for sharing this insight. This guide has a lot of good general advice and pointers for budding solo players. I wish I had this nicely written article when I started playing 15 years ago.

Classic Basics: Soloing in Classic 101

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