What is the Portal to Draenor?
In the vast world of WoW, the Portal to Draenor is a mysterious gateway that connects the Horde territory to the war-torn land of Outland. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of the portal, its importance, and how to access it.
First Appearance of the Portal
The Portal to Draenor first appeared after Medivh, the Guardian Medivh, opened it for the Horde in the early days of their invasion. Medivh, whose true intentions were shrouded in mystery, believed that unleashing the power of the Dark Portal would help the Horde gain supremacy over the world.
Who Can Use the Portal?
For a long time, the Portal was only accessible to Horde players, allowing them to access the land of Outland directly. However, with the introduction of expansions and new patches, the portal opened up to Alliance players, allowing them to explore the world, albeit with restrictions.
How to Unlock the Portal
For Horde players, finding the portal is relatively straightforward. Flying to Stonard and then descending into the Blasted Lands towards the Dark Portal will lead players to the Watch Commander Relthorn Netherwane, who will provide them with Through the Dark Portal, their first quest on the new continent. [1]
For Alliance players, the process is a bit more complicated.
Unlocking the Portal for Alliance
To access the Dark Portal on the Alliance side, players must complete various quests, including Escape from Stormwind (for new players) or a series of quests leading up to and including The Dark Portal on the Horde side. [1]
Unlocking Draenor
Once you have unlocked the portal and taken the necessary quests, you can access Dreanor and begin your travels. Here’s a quick guide: [1]
- Blasted Lands: Fly north from Orgrimmar then west, and finally west again until you reach the Blasted Lands.
- Dark Portal: In the Blasted Lands, you’ll find the Dark Portal, which is accessible to both Horde and Alliance players.
- Level 100+: Start your journey as a level 90, 100, or 110 character using the Garrison Hearthstone at the Warlord’s Hub in Orgrimmar/Stormwind.
- Engineering: Level 100+: Use Engineering to create teleporters or the Stormshield/Warspear portals for easier travel.
Remember, only characters with enough reputation points can access the portal in the Alliance side.
Important Information
- Portal to Draenor is only for specific characters who have completed the mentioned quests.
- There are restrictions; only players with sufficient reputation points will be allowed access.
- Engineering crafts can be used for teleportation convenience.
- Flying in Draenor is only accessible to players who have successfully completed the quests.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Portal to Draenor is a mysterious gateway accessible to both Horde and Alliance players, bridging the gap between Azeroth and Outland. Whether you want to explore the new lands, conquer the Strongholds, or delve into World Quests, understanding how and when to unlock the portal is crucial in your WoW adventure.
[1]:
- WoW Wiki: Dark Portal; WoW Wiki: Unlocking Dranor
- World of Warcraft Database: Quests: Escape from Stormwind, The Dark Portal