Give your first session one objective. Check the introduction offered to your character and review your abilities before working out a full gearing plan.
Check your character
Blizzard’s returning-player overview is a useful reference alongside the quests offered to your character. Older guides may describe systems that have changed.
- Read your current specialization and ability descriptions.
- Review your keybindings before entering group content.
- Check the campaign offered to this character.
- Choose one achievable objective for your first session.
Find advice for your activity
Match the guide’s edition, patch and activity to what you plan to play. A leveling recommendation, raid build and PvP setup have different goals. Check the sources if a recommendation seems unclear.
Leave yourself a note
Before logging out, note the next quest or activity you want to do. Bookmark the guide you will need for it.
Sources & scope
Blizzard: Returning to WoWThis introductory guide combines linked official references with practical editorial recommendations. It is not an independently tested speed route or a patch-specific build. Check in-game details for your exact edition. Our editorial standards →