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How to Start the War Within Campaign in WoW
The War Within expansion ushers in a pivotal narrative in World of Warcraft, sending adventurers into the subterranean continent of Khaz Algar. Before you can explore the Isle of Dorn, face the Ringing Deeps, or ally with the Earthen, you must first begin the campaign. Here’s everything you need to know to start The War Within campaign—step-by-step, with troubleshooting tips so nothing stands in your way.
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Minimum Level Requirement
To trigger the War Within campaign, your character must be level 70. While The War Within raises the maximum level to 80, you only need to be level 70 (the Dragonflight cap) to begin the campaign. This allows returning players or those finishing up Dragonflight to immediately transition into the new content without extra leveling.
Players who are below 70 may receive a breadcrumb pop-up, but it cannot be accepted or progressed until level 70 is reached.
How to Start the Campaign
Once you reach level 70, the game should automatically offer you a quest called “The War Within”. This is a breadcrumb quest to guide you into the new expansion.
Check Your Quest Log: It typically appears under “Campaigns.”
Relog or Reload: If you don’t see it immediately, logging out or using
/reloadcan often trigger it.Use the Adventure Guide: If the quest still isn’t visible, open the Adventure Guide with Shift+J and find The War Within under suggested campaigns. You can accept it manually from there.
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What Happens When It Starts
Once accepted, the quest usually prompts a teleport to Silithus, where you'll meet either Jaina Proudmoore (Alliance) or Thrall (Horde), depending on your faction. You'll receive a scroll or portal that takes you to the starting event location. This opens with a cinematic and a guided narrative moment to transition into the new expansion.
What Happens Next
After completing the opening quest in Silithus, you’ll be directed to Khaz Algar, the subterranean continent where The War Within unfolds. Your campaign begins in the Isle of Dorn, followed by progression through:
The Ringing Deeps
Hallowfall
Azj‑Kahet
Each zone introduces new mechanics, storyline chapters, renown systems, and opportunities for dungeon and raid unlocks. Following the core campaign progression, Season 2 introduces a major new zone: Undermine — a chaotic, goblin-themed metropolis located deep beneath the surface.
Undermine serves as the central hub of The War Within: Season 2, featuring its own reputation system (Cartels of Undermine), new delves, a PvP arena, the Liberation of Undermine raid, and a dynamic vehicle-based feature called DRIVE. Players gain access to this content after completing the base campaign and unlocking travel to the goblin capital.
Troubleshooting If It Doesn’t Pop Up
If the campaign quest doesn’t appear at level 70:
Try logging out and back in, or use
/reloadto refresh your UI.Open the Adventure Guide (Shift+J) and manually select The War Within campaign.
Make sure your quest log isn’t full—clear out older quests if necessary.
If Jaina or Thrall doesn’t appear in Silithus, use a nearby time-travel NPC like Zidormi to reset the phase, or re-enter the zone via portal.
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FAQs About Starting The War Within
Q: What is the minimum level to start the War Within campaign?
A: You must be level 70 before “The War Within” quest becomes available. Earlier levels may receive a pop-up but cannot proceed until level 70.
Q: Why don’t I see the quest after hitting level 70?
A: The quest may not trigger immediately. Try reloading your UI, relogging, or opening the Adventure Guide to start the campaign manually.
Q: Do I need to complete any older expansion campaigns first?
A: No. You can start The War Within campaign directly at level 70. Prior expansions and Chromie Time do not affect access.
Q: What if Thrall or Jaina isn’t there when I teleport to Silithus?
A: This is a known phasing issue. Use Zidormi nearby to change timelines or re-enter the zone through your capital’s portal to reset the NPC visibility.
Q: Where do I go after starting the quest?
A: After Silithus, you’ll be guided to Khaz Algar, where the War Within campaign begins in the Isle of Dorn and leads through all-new zones.
Q: What is Undermine, and when do I get there?
A: Undermine is a major goblin-themed zone introduced in The War Within: Season 2. You gain access to it after completing the core campaign. It features new content like the Cartels of Undermine, Delves, a PvP arena, and the Liberation of Undermine raid.
Final Thoughts
Starting The War Within campaign is straightforward once you hit level 70, but small technical issues—like phasing bugs or UI hiccups—can confuse. If you're stuck in Silithus with no NPCs, don’t forget that Zidormi is your best friend for resetting the timeline and getting back on track.
Once the intro wraps up, your journey takes you through the massive underground continent of Khaz Algar, progressing from the Isle of Dorn to the Ringing Deeps, Hallowfall, and Azj-Kahet. After finishing the main campaign, Season 2 brings even more with Undermine—a goblin hub packed with endgame systems, reputations, dungeons, and a brand-new raid.
From the first breadcrumb quest to the depths of goblin politics, The War Within is built for adventure. And now, you're ready to dive in.
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