When Patch 9.0 hits, players who are at level 120 will automatically be shifted down to level 50, which means those players will automatically be able to partake in Shadowlands content, which begins at level 50 onwards. With the level cap being truncated from 120 to 60, newer players or returning ones will definitely not have to grind through levels endlessly just to get caught up and get started with the new content in Shadowlands. Get your main character (and any alts) to max level ASAP Since many players, old and new, will be looking to continue or begin their WoW journey on Shadowlands, here are some quick tips on getting on track to starting the expansion with the biggest advantage possible.ġ. These aspects aim to facilitate a much more streamlined leveling experience for new and returning players, while not sacrificing on difficulty and complexity.
Fortunately, Shadowlands will become more accessible for all players at launch, as character levels will be squished from the level cap of 120 to 60, as well as the return of fan-favourite talent trees and abilities offering more flexibility to character builds.