WoW SOD Phase 2 25-40 Leveling Guide - Best SoD Phase 2 Prep Guide in WoW

1/10/2024 3:34:56 PM

The main goal here is to acquire as much XP as possible before the release of the next stage of leveling (25-40), by both filling the quest log with completed quests ready to turn in, and by optimizing the use of as many quest chains as possible. Many quests can also be prepared by acquiring the items needed and holding them in your bags, ready to turn in when that quest is accepted. The listing here will fetch you 98,520 XP which will get you 2/3 to level 28. The majority of quests can be done solo or in group. The new Blackfathom Deeps Raid quests have been included, with their XP award being conservatively estimated as the original dungeon XP hand-in value. We expect they will award more XP, but we will not have any information until the new leveling cap is released. We have not included additional lower-level Dungeon XP quests, but you are welcome to add these to your list if you prefer to use those as we know they award XP: Ensure you compensate for quests and chains completed early when tackling your leveling route to 40.

WoW SOD Phase 2 25-40 Leveling Guide - Best SoD Phase 2 Prep Guide in WoW

How to Use This Guide

  • This list is a bit overkill: it has about 80 quests sorted by XP. Players have already completed some of these for leveling, raid gear, or gold, so the list is extra long in order for you to find the 20 absolute best experience quests you have not yet completed.

  • Step One: Make your own copy. "File" -> "Make a copy"

  • Step Two: Quests! View the Quest Log sheet at the bottom. Find the 20 best XP quests you have not yet completed. The Questie add-on is useful to see what you have already completed.

  • Step Three: Now complete other quests on this list as you see fit for gold at level 25, and only then complete and hold on to those 20 best XP quests in your log after doing this.

  • Step Four: Locate every item you have not yet completed/acquired from the This Item Begins a Quest sheet at the bottom and acquire them all. Bank them

  • Step Five: Finish the Checklist sheet at the bottom as you see fit, adding and removing items as necessary to customize it for your specific character. Your total XP prepared from both the Quest Log and This Item Begins a Quest sheet is shown on the Checklist sheet.

QuestItemsNotes

XP @ 25ProgressRequiredIn log
Quest name > denotes chain continuationQuest items needed



Put your own hereWhether it needs to stay in your log or notPut your own here
Start at Southshore and make sure you have everything needed in your bags for the Southshore, Ironforge and Stormwind turn ins. Have your hearth set to Darnassus. If you are using summons, have one ready immediately for Ironforge. A Stormwind summons can prepare as you complete your Ironforge turn ins. As you turn in quests on a quest chain, make sure you accept the followup for additional turnin xp.
Southshore, Hillsbrad







Stormwind Ho!
Kill Shorehunters and SirensSouthshore
1950
YES
Preserving Knowledge
5 Recovered Tome & Worn Leather Book

Southshore
3550
YES
Ironforge







Knowledge in the Deeps (RAID)Lorgalis ManuscriptBlackfathom DeepsForlorn CavernXP TBC3300
YES
The Powers BelowBook: The Powers Below
Forlorn Cavern
1950


Gnome Wool60 Wool Cloth
Tinker Town
660


Ineptitude + Chemicals = Fun
4 Minor Mana and 2 Elixir of Minor Fortitude

Tinker Town
1650


Sara Balloo's LetterWaterlogged Envelope* Don't start quest until Ironforge *E of The Commons
2450


Fight for Warsong Gulch (PVP)3 WSG Marks of Honor
Military Ward
2350


> Sara Baloo's Plea

King Bronzebeard
1200


Dwarf Wool60 Wool Cloth
N Great Forge
660


Summons or tram to SW - to the Keep







Stormwind







> Reassignment

Stormwind Keep
3200


> Return to Milton

Stormwind Keep
3550


The Attack!
Lescovar, Marzon slain and Overhear ConversationStormwind Keep
1900
YES
> The Head of the Beast

Old Town
250


The Color of Blood
StockadesOld Town
2650
YES
Human Wool60 Wool Cloth
Mage Quarter
660


A Noble BrewTear of Tilloa & Musquash Root
Mage Quarter
2450
YES
Quell the Uprising
StockadesStockade
2650
YES
> Brotherhood's End

Cathedral Square
630


> A Noble Brew 2

Stormwind Keep
2450


> An Audience with the King

Stormwind Keep
3750


Human Silk60 Silk Cloth
Mage Quarter - level 26

1650


Swap bags at the bank and make sure you have everything needed in your bags for Darkshire and Darnassus. If you are using summons, they should be preparing to summon you to Darkshire while you swap bags. You can summons to Sven's Camp else fly to Westfall from Darkshire, and run across to Sven's Camp. You can then hearth to Darnassus to complete your turn ins. Optional: Once your turn ins are completed, you can swap bags to your leveling supplies and then fly to Ashenvale to commence leveling.
Darkshire, Duskwood







The Legend of StalvanMistmantle Family RingComplete chain to this final questDarkshire
4100
YES
Bride of the EmbalmerThe Embalmer's HeartComplete chain to this final questDarkshire
3650
YES
Crime and PunishmentThe Hand of Dextren WardStockadesDarkshire
2100
YES
Seasoned Wolf Kabobs
10 Lean Wolf Flank, 1 Stormwind Seasoning Herbs

Darkshire* Cooking 50 *2000


Worgen in the Woods 3
Kill Vile Fangs and Tainted OnesDarkshire
1900
YES
> Worgen in the Woods 4

Darkshire
3150


Look to the StarsBronze Tube
Darkshire
2000


> Look to the Stars 2
** Go collect Mary's Looking Glass, only takes a minute or two



1000


> Look to the Stars 3



1500


The Scythe of Elune
Find evidence of the ScytheDarkshire
2450
YES
Westfall







The Defias BrotherhoodHead of VanCleefDeadminesSentinel Hill
2600
YES









Run across into Duskwood to Sven's Camp







Morbent FelMorbent's BaneComplete chain to this final questSven's Camp
3850
YES
Hearth to Darnassus







Darnassus







Twilight Falls (RAID)10 Twilight PendantBlackfathom DeepsCraftsmen's TerraceXP TBC2750
YES
Blackfathom Villany (RAID)Head of KelrisBlackfathom DeepsCraftsmen's TerraceXP TBC3300
YES
Nelf Wool60 Wool Cloth
Craftsmen's Terrace
660


Nelf Silk60 Silk Cloth
Craftsmen's Terrace
1650


Mortality Wanes **** see notes ***Treshala's PendantRazorfen Kraul (can be done as a 10 person raid)Tradesmen's Terrace
3050
YES
> Answered Questions

Warrior's Terrace
3050


The Heart of the Void (RAID BUFF)Perfect Blackfathom PearlBlackfathom DeepsCraftsmen's TerraceXP unknown



** While XP is unknown for this quest, the 2 hour buff is useful and can be locked with a Chronoboon until you are ready to start leveling. Also consider grabbing the on-demand usable scroll for 5% damage and healing that you receive when completing the Ashenvale PVP events **











Auberdine







Baron Aquanis (RAID)Strange Water GlobeBlackfathom DeepsAuberdineXP TBC2750
YES
Researching the Corruption8 Corrupted Brain StemsBlackfathom DeepsAuberdineXP TBC2750
YES
Hold for later turn in while leveling:







The Fury Runs Deep (Thandol Span)Head of DeepfuryStockadesDun Modr
2750
YES









COLLECTIBLE ITEMS FOR 25-40





Questlog
QuestItemsNotes

XPProgressRequiredIn log
These items can be precollected or purchased on the Auction House.








Pearl Diving9 Blue PearlsBadlands - level 30

3550


Barbecued Buzzard Wings4 Buzzard WingsBadlands - level 33

2350


Coolant Heads Prevail1 Frost OilBadlands - level 35

2850


Gyro...What?1 GyrochronatomBadlands - level 35

2850


Liquid StoneHealing Potion & Lesser Invisibility PotionBadlands - level 35

2100


Stone is Better than ClothPatterned Bronze BracersBadlands - level 35

2550











Dwarf Silk60 Silk Cloth
Ironforge - level 26
1650


Gnome Silk60 Silk Cloth
Ironforge - level 26
1650


Bartolo's Yeti Fur Cloak (Southshore)
Bolt of Wool, Hillman's Cloak, Fine Thread, 10 x Yeti Fur

Southshore - level 29
2700


These items can be farmed from their relevant events or NPCs. Green Hills might require a group effort to farm pages from lower level STV mobs.


Assassin's ContractAssassin's ContractSouthshore - level 30

710


> Baron's Demise



3900


Soothing Turtle Bisque10 Turtle Meat, 1 Soothing SpicesSouthshore - level 28

2500











The Captain's CutlassThe Monogrammed SashBooty Bay - level 35 Elite

2350


The Green Hills of StranglethornAll pagesStranglethorn Vale - level 30

4700


Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4



3120


Bonus quests available while leveling 25-40







Quest nameProfessionLocationPlayer Level ReqProf Level ReqXP


Clamlette SurpriseCookingGadgetzan - Tanaris352253900
12 x Giant Egg, 10 Zesty Clam Meat, 20 Alterac Swiss


TriageFirst AidTheramore - Dustwallow Marsh352253900