Druid · Normal PvE

What should I do at level 17?

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Faction
Starting race

Where to quest

Alliance

Darkshore out of Auberdine.

  • Auberdine

Alternative: Westfall and Sentinel Hill if the coast is crowded.

Travel: Pick up every flight path you pass.

Horde

The Barrens out of the Crossroads and Ratchet.

  • The Crossroads
  • Ratchet

Alternative: Save the longer southern Barrens circuits for later.

Travel: Pick up every flight path you pass.

Full 16-19 route, travel and notes

Trainer and class quests

No new training at 17. Next trainer visit at 18: Faerie Fire 1, Maul 2, Regrowth 2.

Next class unlock: Cat Form at 20 (class quest).

Talent point

Feral Instinct 3/3

Feral · point 8 of 51 · split now 0 / 8 / 0 (Balance / Feral / Restoration)

More Swipe damage. It no longer adds Bear threat.

Next at 18: Feral Swiftness 1/2.

Full Feral order

Dungeon nearby Optional

  • The DeadminesClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Alliance accessWestfall. Optional toward the upper end. Easier Alliance access.
  • Wailing CavernsClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Horde accessThe Barrens. Optional toward the upper end. Easier Horde access.
  • Hall of ThanesOfficial 13-18In rangeEasier Alliance accessDun Morogh. Still in range to 18.
  • Ruins of LordaeronOfficial 15-20In rangeEasier Horde accessTirisfal Glades. Still in range to 20. Horde can pick up “Unending Torment” from the Abomination’s Head from level 15.

Coming up at 20: Cat Form quest. Feral Charge, Omen of Clarity, Rebirth.

Plan for 16-19

  • Train Swipe at 16 and Faerie Fire at 18.
  • Once comfortable, try Bear on two ordinary mobs.
  • Start Aquatic Form at 16 and finish the travel-heavy steps when your route passes them.

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