World of Warcraft Anniversary Event: Your Comprehensive Guide to Activities and Farming
As the World of Warcraft prepares to celebrate its anniversary with patch 11.0.1, players can look forward to a host of activities and exclusive rewards. Here’s a complete guide to help you navigate the festivities, ensure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, and maximize your gains.
Event Overview and Schedule
The anniversary event is anticipated to start on Friday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m., running through November and December. While the exact dates are still speculative, based on data mining, it's advisable to set some time aside for these festivities.
Getting Started
Upon logging in, you'll receive a quest called "Another Timely Invitation," directing you to the Caverns of Time via portal. Characters as low as level 10 can engage in most activities, including outdoor content, making this event accessible to nearly all players, irrespective of experience level.
Activities and Points of Interest
The anniversary zone, located just outside the Caverns of Time, has been transformed into a vibrant carnival showcasing characters from Warcraft’s storied past. Here’s what you can explore:
Mount Mania: Match your mount to the one displayed by the host.
Story Mode: Join Lorewalker Cho for interactive storytelling, complete with cheering, booing, and even throwing items at specific targets.
Fashion Frenzy: Compete in an industrial-style Trial of Style, where participants collect and place ribbons on their favorite transmogs.
These events are designed to be casual and enjoyable, offering a continuous backdrop of activity throughout the event's duration.
Solo and Exploration Content
For those who prefer solo activities, you can partake in:
Balloon Riding
Pet Dress-Up
Ice Skating
These activities are perfect for capturing moments and taking screenshots.
Event Quests and Rewards
The event hub hosts traditional quests and meta-quests, including:
Major Quest: Engage in a variety of activities to earn experience and reputation bonuses. While the tooltip suggests a 12-hour buff, this may change upon launch.
World Bosses: Accessible from level 10, tackle these formidable foes for additional rewards.
Korak's Revenge: Participate in this event for unique quests and rewards.
Chromie Codex: A 20-person scenario requiring roles of tanks, healers, and DPS.
Blackrock Depths Raid
Revamped as a 10-15 player raid, this classic instance is part of the anniversary and promises loot and nostalgia. The raid will likely remain part of the Timewalking rotation after the event ends.
Currency and Vendors
Throughout the event, you’ll earn Celebration Tokens, which can be exchanged for:
Tier 2 Gear Sets: Available for 80 tokens each.
Anniversary Pets and Toys: Priced at 10 tokens each.
Cosmetic Items: Including new appearances and pets.
Be sure to visit Trya for updated gear, Storekeeper Reginald for pets, and various other vendors for unique items. Note that tokens can be traded across your account, allowing you to maximize your gains over the event’s duration.
Farming Strategy
To efficiently farm tokens:
Complete weekly quests and events in the anniversary zone.
Engage in Korak's Revenge, Chromie Codex, and the Blackrock Depths raid.
Return to the hub to exchange tokens for rewards.
