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Durotar Leveling Guide for WoW Forever: Every Quest on the Map (1–10)

Every quest in Durotar, where Orcs and Trolls start in WoW Forever: each quest hub on the map in route order, which quests are new in Forever, what every quest asks and gives, and where to go next.

By Marc · Updated October 29, 2026 · Built on the WoW Forever beta: details can still change before launch

Blizzard artwork of a Horde gate of spikes on red earth at sunset
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Durotar is where Orcs and Trolls start: in the Valley of Trials, in the south of the zone, for levels 1 to 10. 19 of its 57 quests are new in WoW Forever. This guide has every quest, grouped by where you pick it up, in the order you reach those places by level, with what each quest asks and what it gives you.

57

quests

19

new in WoW Forever

1–13

quest levels

6

quest hubs

The quests are as they were in the beta. If Blizzard changes them at launch, this page follows.

Every quest hub on the map

Map of Durotar in WoW Forever with every quest hub numbered in route order
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  1. 1. Valley of Trials (levels 1–5)
  2. 2. Sen’jin Village (levels 5–10)
  3. 3. Razor Hill (levels 6–12)
  4. 4. Kolkar Crag (level 8)
  5. 5. Thunder Ridge (levels 9–11)
  6. 6. Drygulch Ravine (level 12)
The numbers are the route below: each marker is where that hub’s quest givers stand. Click the map for full size. Map: World of Warcraft: Forever game files, Blizzard Entertainment.

The quests start in 6 places. Go through them in the order of the numbers and you’ll rarely meet a quest above your level. Quests new in WoW Forever are marked New in the lists, and quests Forever changed Changed.

The route, hub by hub

1. Valley of Trials (levels 1–5)

12 quests from Kaltunk, Gornek, Galgar, Zureetha Fargaze, Foreman Thazz'ril and Hana'zua.

  • Your Place in the WorldChangedlevel 1 · 40 XPSpeak with Gornek. You recall Kaltunk marking your map with his location and mentioning that Gornek resided in the Den, a building to the west.
  • Wayward WeaponsNewlevel 2 · Horde only · 170 XPCollect 6 Abandoned Training Weapons, then return to Kzan Thornslash in the Den.
  • Cutting Teethlevel 2 · Horde only · 170 XPKill 10 Mottled Boars then return to Gornek at the Den.Soft Wool BootsBattleworn Leather Gloves
  • Sting of the Scorpidlevel 3 · Horde only · 250 XPGet 10 Scorpid Worker Tails for Gornek in the Den.Soft Wool BeltBattleworn Cape
  • Galgar's Cactus Apple SurpriseChangedlevel 3 · Horde only · 380 XPBring Galgar 10 Cactus Apples. You remember him saying that they could be found near cactuses.Mining for DummiesWild HarvestPelt Collecting for BeginnersCactus Apple Surprise
  • Vile Familiarslevel 4 · Horde only · 450 XPKill 12 Vile Familiars.Primitive ClubPrimitive Hand BladePrimitive HatchetPrimitive Walking Stick
  • Lazy Peonslevel 4 · Horde only · 450 XPUse the Foreman's Blackjack on Lazy Peons when they're sleeping. Wake up 5 peons, then return the Foreman's Blackjack to Foreman Thazz'ril in the Valley of Trials.
  • Thazz'ril's Picklevel 4 · Horde only · 450 XPBring Thazz'ril's Pick to Foreman Thazz'ril.
  • Sarkothlevel 5 · Horde only · 450 XPKill Sarkoth and bring his claw back to Hana'zua.
  • Sarkothlevel 5 · Horde only · 110 XPBring the news of Hana'zua's plight to Gornek at the Den.Soft Wool VestBattleworn Chain Leggings
  • Burning Blade Medallionlevel 5 · Horde only · 675 XPBring the Burning Blade Medallion to Zureetha Fargaze, outside The Den.Dust-covered LeggingsJagged Chain VestRipped PantsMinor Healing Potion
  • Report to Sen'jin Villagelevel 5 · Horde only · 230 XPSpeak with Master Gadrin in Sen'jin Village.

2. Sen’jin Village (levels 5–10)

11 quests from Ukor, Vel'rin Fang, Master Gadrin, Master Vornal, Lar Prowltusk, Pa'zula and Xar'Ti.

  • A Peon's Burdenlevel 5 · Horde only · 110 XPBring Ukor's Burden to Innkeeper Grosk in Razor Hill.Tough Hunk of BreadRefreshing Spring Water
  • Legging ItNewlevel 6 · Horde only · 410 XPKill 6 Ridgeshade Creepers and 6 Ridgeshade Lurkers in southern Durotar, then report to Gar'thok in Razor Hill.
  • A Solvent Spiritlevel 7 · Horde only · 625 XPBring 4 Intact Makrura Eyes and 8 vials of Crawler Mucus to Master Vornal in Sen'jin Village.Really Sticky Glue
  • Report to Orgnillevel 7 · Horde only · 320 XPSpeak with Orgnil Soulscar in Razor Hill.
  • Practical Preylevel 8 · Horde only · 700 XPBring 4 Durotar Tiger Furs to Vel'rin Fang in Sen'jin Village.
  • A Pain in the NeckNewlevel 8 · Horde only · 525 XPPa'zula in Sen'jin Village wants you to collect 3 Luminous Residue. Luminous Residue can be obtained by disenchanting Hexed Pendants dropped by trolls in the Echo Isles.
  • Bloodtalon MatriarchNewlevel 8 · Horde only · 700 XPBring Eggs of the Bloodtalon Matriarch to Xar'Ti in Sen'jin Village.Raptorscale Pants
  • Thwarting Kolkar Aggressionlevel 8 · Horde only · 700 XPLar Prowltusk outside of Sen'jin Village wants you to destroy the 3 sets of Attack Plans held within Kolkar Crag.Seasoned Fighter's CloakHeavy Cord Bracers
  • Minshina's Skulllevel 9 · Horde only · 775 XPRetrieve Minshina's skull from the circle of power on the Echo Isles.Faintly Glowing Skull
  • Forgotten Loa IdolsNewlevel 9 · Horde only · 775 XPCollect 8 Forgotten Loa Idols from the Echo Isles. Bring them to Master Gadrin in Sen'jin Village.Depleted Ritual Band
  • Zalazanelevel 10 · Horde only · 850 XPDefeat Zalazane.Lightweight BootsVeiled Grips

3. Razor Hill (levels 6–12)

15 quests from Turroc, Cook Torka, Gar'Thok, Furl Scornbrow, Orgnil Soulscar, Takrin Pathseeker and Heglan Shadeeye.

  • For HonorNewlevel 6 · Horde only · 410 XPCollect the Raider's Battleaxe, Raider's Bow, and Raider's Shield from the Tiragarde Keep outskirts, then return them to Turroc in Razor Hill.
  • This Fruit Could Bite BackNewlevel 6 · Horde only · 410 XPCook Torka in Razor Hill wants you to collect 8 Prickly Pear Fruit from the Razormane Grounds west of town.
  • Vanquish the Betrayerslevel 7 · Horde only · 625 XPKill 10 Kul Tiras Sailors, 8 Kul Tiras Marines and Lieutenant Benedict and return to Gar'Thok in Razor Hill.
  • Carry Your Weightlevel 7 · Horde only · 625 XPFurl Scornbrow in the Razor Hill watchtower wants 8 Canvas Scraps.Handmade Leather Bag
  • The Admiral's Orderslevel 7 · Horde only · 625 XPDeliver Admiral Proudmoore's Orders to Nazgrel in Thrall's chamber in Orgrimmar.
  • Break a Few Eggslevel 8 · Horde only · 700 XPBring 3 Taillasher Eggs to Cook Torka in Razor Hill.Tough Hunk of BreadTough Jerky
  • From The Wreckage....level 8 · Horde only · 700 XPGar'Thok of Razor Hill wants you to retrieve 3 Gnomish Tools from the wreckage off the coast.Dirt-trodden BootsSandrunner WristguardsWide Metal Girdle
  • Encroachmentlevel 10 · Horde only · 625 XPKill 4 Razormane Quilboars, 4 Razormane Scouts, 4 Razormane Dustrunners and 4 Razormane Battleguards for Gar'Thok at Razor Hill.
  • A Missing HandNewlevel 11 · Horde only · 90 XPFind Heglan Shadeeye north of Tiragarde Keep.
  • Threat from BelowNewlevel 11 · Horde only · 875 XPFind signs of what attacked Heglan Shadeeye.
  • Threat from BelowNewlevel 11 · Horde only · 875 XPCollect 9 Naga Spinefins.
  • Conscript of the Hordelevel 12 · Horde only · 460 XPFollow the western road from Razor Hill to the Barrens over a bridge.
  • Threat from BelowNewlevel 12 · Horde only · 900 XPKill the sea giant along Durotar's north coast and bring back proof of your accomplishment.Pristine Orcish DaggerAggor's Refitted Belt
  • Dark Stormslevel 12 · Horde only · 900 XPBring Fizzle's Claw to Orgnil Soulscar in Razor Hill.Tiger Hide Boots
  • Margozlevel 12 · Horde only · 90 XPSpeak with Margoz.

4. Kolkar Crag (level 8)

1 quest from Pal'juh.

  • Lost in the ShadowsNewlevel 8 · Horde only · 700 XPHelp Pal'juh escape Kolkar Crag and bring news of your success to Master Vornal in Sen'jin Village.Kolkar HammerKolkar Bow

5. Thunder Ridge (levels 9–11)

5 quests from Rhinag, Rezlak and Misha Tor'kren.

  • Need for a Curelevel 9 · Horde only · 975 XPFind Kor'ghan in Orgrimmar and get the Venomtail Antidote. Then bring the antidote to Rhinag near the northwestern border of Durotar.Charging BucklerLight Scorpid Armor
  • Winds in the Desertlevel 9 · Horde only · 775 XPRetrieve 5 Sacks of Supplies and return them to Rezlak near Orgrimmar.
  • Lost But Not Forgottenlevel 11 · Horde only · 875 XPBring a sign of Kron's fate to Misha Tor'kren at the farmstead northwest of Razor Hill.Handsewn Cloak
  • Securing the Lineslevel 11 · Horde only · 875 XPKill 12 Dustwind Savages and 8 Dustwind Storm Witches for Rezlak near Drygulch Ravine.Harpy Wing ClipperHickory ShortbowBlemished Wooden Staff
  • Stormy PotentialNewlevel 11 · Horde only · 875 XPBring 5 Charged Thunder Lizard Organs to Rezlak near Drygulch Ravine.Makeshift Stormcaller

6. Drygulch Ravine (level 12)

2 quests from Margoz.

  • Skull Rocklevel 12 · Horde only · 900 XPGather Searing Collars from the cultists in Skull Rock.Jagged DaggerSteady Bastard SwordStinging Mace
  • Neeru Firebladelevel 12 · Horde only · 460 XPBring an Example Collar to Neeru Fireblade in Orgrimmar.

Quests that start somewhere else

11 quests start where this map can’t show it: from an item you find, in another zone, or from someone whose spot isn’t known: The New Horde (level 1), The Admiral's Orders (level 7), A Strategic Alliance (level 8), Ukor's Lost Pack (level 8), This Is Spinal Axe (level 10), Beasts of Thunder Ridge (level 10), A Simmering Storm (level 11), Burning Shadows (level 12), Halikor's Hoof (level 12), Crossroads Conscription (level 12) and Ak'Zeloth (level 13).

The longest quest chains

Chains carry a zone’s story. These are the longest; pick up the first quest and the rest follow. Quests joined by “and” are offered together.

  1. 6 quests, levels 7–13: Report to Orgnil → Dark Storms → Margoz → Skull Rock → Neeru Fireblade → Ak'Zeloth
  2. 5 quests, levels 1–3: The New Horde and Your Place in the World → Cutting Teeth → Sting of the Scorpid and Galgar's Cactus Apple Surprise
  3. 4 quests, levels 1–3: The New Horde → Cutting Teeth → Sting of the Scorpid and Galgar's Cactus Apple Surprise

Where to go next

Around level 10, cross the river west of Razor Hill into the Barrens, where the Crossroads is the first big quest hub. From outside Orgrimmar, zeppelins go to the Undercity and to Grom’gol in Stranglethorn Vale.

Planning your gear? The WoW Forever gear helper knows every reward on this page.

Frequently asked questions

How many quests are in Durotar in WoW Forever?

57 quests from levels 1–13, of which 19 are new in WoW Forever and 2 changed. Together they’re worth 32,035 experience. They start in 6 places; this page puts every one of them on the map.

Which quests in Durotar are new in WoW Forever?

Wayward Weapons, Legging It, For Honor, This Fruit Could Bite Back, Lost in the Shadows, A Strategic Alliance, A Pain in the Neck, Ukor's Lost Pack, Bloodtalon Matriarch, Forgotten Loa Idols, This Is Spinal Axe, Beasts of Thunder Ridge, A Simmering Storm, Stormy Potential, A Missing Hand, Threat from Below, Threat from Below, Halikor's Hoof and Threat from Below.

Where do Orcs and Trolls start in WoW Forever?

In the Valley of Trials in Durotar, as in Classic. Razor Hill, north-east of the valley, is the zone’s main town.

Where do you go after Durotar?

Around level 10, west across the river into the Barrens, starting at the Crossroads.

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