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Hillsbrad Foothills in WoW Forever: Levels, Travel and Changes

A contested 20 to 30 zone with a new Southshore pier, faster respawns and the same two flight points.

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WoW Forever Hillsbrad Foothills is a contested zone listed at levels 20 to 30. The client keeps all 16 Classic sub-areas and both flight points, while Blizzard added a Southshore ship stop and faster respawns.

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Hillsbrad Foothills is a contested level 20 to 30 zone with Tarren Mill, Southshore, a new ship stop and faster respawns.

  • Level bandCommunity zone lists put Hillsbrad Foothills at 20 to 30.
  • Sub-areasAll 16 match Classic Era by name and level tag.
  • Flight pointsTarren Mill is Horde and Southshore is Alliance.
  • ShipBlizzard names a Menethil, Southshore and Auberdine route.
  • RespawnsMany creatures and objects respawn faster here.

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What Changed in Hillsbrad Foothills

The biggest change is how Alliance players get here. Blizzard's recap says "Menethil, Southshore, and Auberdine add another route with more flexibility for leveling."Source: Blizzard: Found Photos Panel Recap, checked Nov 8, 2026. A pier now appears on the Southshore map, according to Kami Labs' summary of a 720 Zone comparison.Source: Kami Labs: All 54 WoW Forever Maps Compared to Classic, checked Nov 8, 2026. Our travel guide tracks what riders have reported about each stop.

Blizzard also tuned the zone twice during the beta:

  • October 1: faster respawns for many creatures and objects.
  • October 8: Stanley no longer gives XP.
  • October 8: "Elixir of Pain" now gives that XP.

Those lines come from the October 1 and October 8 notes. Neither gives a timer or an XP figure.

720 Zone compares every WoW Forever map to Classic, October 21, 2026.Plays from YouTube
720 Zone compares every WoW Forever map to Classic, October 21, 2026.

What Stayed the Same

The client data barely moves here. The Forever client lists the same 16 sub-areas as Classic Era, with the same names and level tags.Source: Forever AreaTable, build 1.60.1.70862, checked Nov 8, 2026.

Flight Points and Places

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PlaceFactionMap positionLevel tag
Tarren Mill flight pointHorde60.2, 18.820
Southshore flight pointAlliance49.4, 52.122

Both positions match Classic Era.Source: Forever TaxiNodes, build 1.60.1.70862, checked Nov 8, 2026. The client's flight table holds no new flight point for the zone.

The other level tags help you judge danger. Durnholde Keep and Southpoint Tower are 21, and Hillsbrad Fields is 22. Nethander Stead is 26 and Azurelode Mine is 27. Dun Garok, Purgation Isle and both strands are 30, and Darrow Hill is 31. A tag isn't a quest level.

When to Come

The Forever Era lists the zone at 20 to 30, and Warcraft Tavern recommends starting at 20.Source: Warcraft Tavern: Leveling Overview, checked Nov 8, 2026.

City of Dalaran, the new level 28 to 33 dungeon, is in Alterac Mountains.Source: Blizzard forums: Krol'dok Stronghold, checked Nov 8, 2026.Source: wowf.io: Zones, checked Nov 8, 2026. The levels 20 to 30 guide shows where the zone fits for each faction.

Direct Flights From Each Town

The direct routes match Classic Era for both towns.Source: Forever TaxiPath, build 1.60.1.70862, checked Nov 8, 2026.

TownDirect flights
Tarren MillUndercity, Hammerfall, Revantusk Village, The Sepulcher
SouthshoreIronforge, Aerie Peak, Menethil Harbor, Refuge Pointe, Chillwind Camp

The Forever Era lists Menethil Harbor to Southshore as a new Alliance ship route.Source: The Forever Era: Hillsbrad Foothills, checked Nov 8, 2026. It places Alliance here at 21 to 25 as an alternative and 26 to 30 as recommended.

What We Could Not Confirm

These details remain open:

  • Whether the ship runs as planned
  • Exact respawn timers after launch
  • The zone's full quest count
  • Which quest rewards changed

For a step-by-step route, compare RestedXP and Zygor Guides, or read RestedXP vs Zygor.

Not Announced or Unresolved

  • Full quest list and orderThe sources cited here give no verified Forever list.

Hillsbrad Foothills FAQ

What level is Hillsbrad Foothills in WoW Forever?

Zone lists put it at 20 to 30.

How does Alliance reach Southshore?

Blizzard names a Menethil, Southshore and Auberdine ship route. Flights also link Southshore to Menethil Harbor.

Did the quests change?

Blizzard's notes name respawn and "Elixir of Pain" updates.

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Sources

  1. Warcraft Tavern: Leveling OverviewWarcraft Tavern
  2. Wago Tools: Forever TaxiPath, build 1.60.1.70862Wago Tools
  3. Wago Tools: Classic Era TaxiPath, build 1.15.9.70576Wago Tools
  4. The Forever Era: Hillsbrad Foothills in WoW ForeverThe Forever Era
  5. Wago Tools: Forever AreaTable, build 1.60.1.70862Wago Tools
  6. Wago Tools: Classic Era AreaTable, build 1.15.9.70576Wago Tools
  7. Wago Tools: Forever TaxiNodes, build 1.60.1.70862Wago Tools
  8. Blizzard: World of Warcraft: Forever Found Photos Panel RecapBlizzard
  9. Blizzard: WoW Forever Beta Development NotesBlizzard
  10. Blizzard forums: Krol'dok StrongholdBlizzard forums
  11. Kami Labs: All 54 WoW Forever Maps Compared to ClassicKami Labs
  12. wowf.io: Zoneswowf.io
  13. Community · Blizzard: October 1 beta notes