Whelp.... I'm pretty sure https://www.wowhead.com/item=27936/greaves-of-desolation?bonus=6710 isnt on the list for that boss in the dungeon journal (for normal) but they do in fact drop in normal. Not the same thing, i know, but... hope. (the legs drop from a different boss in heoric)
Finally was able to check in game and the greaves are not listed under Ikiss at all, so at least there's variance to hope on.
edit- there was a bit of debate back a while about the legs, they do in fact drop at 20. Just extra info.
Hello everyone! Digitalchemyst here with another guide! This was largely adapted from my 19's guide, as there were no significant differences in most areas. This guide will inform you of everything you need to know to start & play a level 20 character in Shadowlands (SL), which is the highest level you can play without a subscription (AKA FTP or Vet). IMPORTANT: For the purposes of this guide, a Free to Play (FTP) account is an account that you have NEVER PAID MONEY for, and a Veteran Account (Vet) is an account YOU HAVE PAID MONEY for. Since the PTR is still up as of writing this, some information may change and will be updated as such. Let's jump into it!
Sections:
Quickstart
Dungeons
Class & Specialization Abilities For 20's
PVP Talents
Gear Guide
Enchant Guide
Tier List
QUICKSTART (NEW PLAYERS ONLY)
You've always wanted to play a low-level character that is as strong as possible but didn't know where to start. This guide is here to help you! For the first time in WoW starting with Shadowlands, you can play all classes at level 20! Additionally, Allied Races are available to play and require certain prerequisites to be met before becoming available on your account (LINK to article on how to unlock Allied Races). Once you have chosen Horde or Alliance, then your Race & Class combo, you are ready to dive into choosing a Specialization and leveling to 20! If you wish to remain FTP, skip the next step. If your subscription has expired, skip the next step. If you have an active subscription, once you reach level 20 you will go to this NPC if Horde or this NPC if Alliance, and stop experience gains (XPOFF). IMPORTANT: If you have stopped experience gains, you must turn them back on before your subscription expires, or you will not be able to play Battlegrounds & Arenas with other level 20 players! Once you are XPOFF, FTP, or Vet with an expired subscription, you may proceed to obtain armor & weapons for your character, train & level up professions, and enchant your gear with powerful effects! The rest of this guide, as well as other community members, will help you in creating your character! Good Luck!
DUNGEONS FOR 20's
Of note, selecting the Cataclysm Chromie Timeline will allow you to queue for Vanilla dungeons, but not Cataclysm dungeons.
Vanilla
All Dungeons!
The Burning Crusade
Auchenai Crypts
Hellfire Ramparts
Mana-Tombs
Old Hillsbrad Foothills
Sethekk Halls
Shadow Labyrinth
The Botanica
The Blood Furnace
The Mechanar
The Shattered Halls
The Slave Pens
The Steam Vault
The Underbog
Wrath of the Lich King
Ahn'Kahet: The Old Kingdom
Azjol-Nerub
Drak'Tharon Keep
Gundrak
Halls of Lightning
Halls of Stone
The Nexus
The Oculus
The Violet Hold
Utgarde Keep
Utgarde Pinnacle
Cataclysm
NONE!
Mists of Pandaria
Mogu'shan Palace
Shado-Pan Monastery
Stormstout Brewery
Temple of the Jade Serpent
Warlords of Draenor
Auchindoun
Bloodmaul Slag Mines
Iron Docks
Shadowmoon Burial Grounds
Legion
Assault on Violet Hold
Black Rook Hold
Darkheart Thicket
Eye of Azshara
Halls of Valor
Maw of Souls
Neltharion's Lair
Vault of the Wardens
Battle for Azeroth
Atal'Dazar
Freehold
CLASS & SPECIALIZATION ABILITIES FOR 20's
Death Knight
All
Anti-Magic Shell
Chains of Ice
Dark Command
Death and Decay
Death Coil
Death Grip
Death Strike
Mind Freeze
Raise Dead
Rune Forging
Rune Strike
Blood
Blood Boil
Heart Strike
Marrowrend
Rune Tap
Frost
Frost Strike
Howling Blast
Obliterate
Remorseless Winter
Unholy
Apocalypse
Festering Strike
Outbreak
Scourge Strike
Demon Hunter
All
Chaos Strike
Consume Magic
Demon's Bite
Fel Rush
Immolation Aura (Rank 2)
Throw Glaive (Rank 2)
Torment
Havoc
Blade Dance
Chaos Nova
Chaos Strike (Rank 2)
Eye Beam
Metamorphosis (Rank 2)
Vengeful Retreat
Vengeance
Demon Spikes
Fel Devastation
Fiery Brand
Infernal Strike
Metamorphosis (Rank 2)
Shear
Sigil of Flame
Soul Cleave (Rank 2)
Throw Glaive
Druid
All
Aquatic Form
Bear Form
Cat Form
Dash
Entangling Roots
Ferocious Bite
Growl
Ironfur
Mangle
Moonfire
Prowl
Regrowth
Revive
Shred
Travel Form (Rank 2)
Wrath
Balance
Remove Corruption
Starfire
Starsurge
Feral
Rake
Remove Corruption
Thrash
Tiger's Fury
Guardian
Bear Form (Rank 2)
Maul
Remove Corruption
Thrash
Restoration
Ironbark
Nature's Cure
Rejuvenation
Swiftmend
Hunter
All
Arcane Shot
Aspect of the Cheetah
Aspect of the Turtle
Disengage
Exhilaration
Feign Death
Flare
Freezing Trap
Steady Shot
Beast Mastery
Barbed Shot
Bestial Wrath
Cobra Shot
Concussive Shot
Counter Shot
Kill Command
Marksmanship
Aimed Shot
Bursting Shot
Concussive Shot
Counter Shot
Rapid Fire
Survival
Harpoon
Kill Command
Muzzle
Raptor Strike
Serpent Sting
Wildfire Bomb
Wing Clip (Rank 2)
Mage
All
Arcane Explosion
Arcane Intellect
Blink
Conjure Refreshment
Counterspell
Fire Blast
Frostbolt
Frost Nova
Polymorph
Slow Fall
Teleport
Arcane
Alter Time
Arcane Barrage
Arcane Blast
Arcane Explosion (Rank 2)
Arcane Missiles
Conjure Mana Gem
Slow
Fire
Fireball
Fire Blast (Rank 2)
Flamestrike
Phoenix Flames
Pyroblast
Scorch
Frost
Blizzard
Cone of Cold
Flurry
Ice Lance
Summon Water Elemental
Monk
All
Blackout Kick
Crackling Jade Lightning
Expel Harm
Leg Sweep
Provoke
Resuscitate
Roll (Rank 2)
Spinning Crane Kick
Tiger Palm
Touch of Death
Vivify
Zen Pilgrimage
Brewmaster
Shuffle
Spear Hand Strike
Stagger
Mistweaver
Enveloping Mist
Renewing Mist
Soothing Mist
Windwalker
Blackout Kick (Rank 2)
Fists of Fury
Spear Hand Strike
Paladin
All
Consecration
Crusader Strike
Divine Shield
Divine Steed
Flash of Light
Hammer of Justice
Hand of Reckoning
Judgment
Lay on Hands
Redemption
Shield of the Righteous
Word of Glory
Holy
Beacon of Light
Cleanse
Holy Light
Holy Shock (Rank 2)
Protection
Avenger's Shield
Cleanse Toxins
Consecration (Rank 2)
Crusader Strike (Rank 2)
Hammer of the Righteous
Judgment (Rank 3)
Retribution
Blade of Justice
Cleanse Toxins
Crusader Strike (Rank 2)
Hand of Hindrance
Judgment (Rank 3)
Templar's Verdict
Priest
All
Desperate Prayer
Fade
Mind Blast
Power Word: Fortitude
Power Word: Shield
Psychic Scream
Ressurection
Shadow Word: Death
Shadow Word: Pain
Smite
Discipline
Penance
Purify
Shadowfiend
Shadow Mend
Holy
Flash Heal
Heal
Holy Fire
Holy Word: Serenity
Purify
Renew
Smite (Rank 2)
Shadow
Devouring Plague
Dispersion
Mind Blast (Rank 2)
Mind Flay
Purify Disease
Shadowfiend
Shadow Form
Shadow Mend
Vampiric Touch
Rogue
All
Ambush
Cheap Shot
Crimson Vial
Eviscerate
Instant Poison
Kick
Kidney Shot
Pick Lock
Sap
Sinister Strike
Sprint
Stealth
Assassination
Deadly Poison
Fan of Knives
Garrote
Mutilate
Rupture
Shadowstep
Sinister Strike
Outlaw
Blade Flurry
Between the Eyes
Grappling Hook
Pistol Shot
Sinister Strike
Subtlety
Backstab
Rupture
Shadowstep
Shadowstrike
Shuriken Storm
Shuriken Toss
Shaman
All
Ancestral Spirit
Earthbind Totem
Far Sight
Flame Shock
Flametongue Weapon
Frost Shock
Ghost Wolf
Healing Surge
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Shield
Primal Strike
Reincarnation
Wind Shear
Elemental
Cleanse Spirit
Earth Shock
Lava Burst (Rank 2)
Enhancement
Cleanse Spirit
Lava Lash
Stormstrike
Windfury Weapon
Restoration
Ancestral Vision
Lava Burst (Rank 2)
Purify Spirit
Riptide
Warlock
All
Corruption
Create Healthstone
Curse of Exhaustion
Curse of Weakness
Drain Life
Eye of Kilrogg
Fear
Health Funnel
Shadow Bolt
Summon Imp
Summon Succubus
Summon Voidwalker
Unending Breath
Unending Resolve
Affliction
Agony
Corruption (Rank 2)
Malefic Rapture
Unstable Affliction
Demonology
Call Dreadstalkers
Demonbolt
Hand of Gul'dan
Summon Felguard
Destruction
Conflagrate
Chaos Bolt
Immolate
Incinerate
Warrior
All
Charge
Execute (Rank 3)
Hamstring
Ignore Pain
Pummel
Shield Block
Shield Slam
Slam
Taunt
Victory Rush (Rank 2)
Whirlwind
Arms
Colossus Smash
Mortal Strike
Overpower
Slam (Rank 2)
Fury
Bloodthirst
Rampage
Raging Blow
Single-Minded Fury OR Titan's Grip
Protection
Devastate
Revenge
Shield Slam (Rank 2)
Thunder Clap
PVP TALENTS FOR 20's
This section will list the PVP Talents for 20's, which is the largest difference between 19's and 20's. Here is aLINKto the Wowhead talent calculator for you to play around with as well.
The Gear Guide was largely taken from work done by @villiansv, but I am adapting it for 19's & 20's. Of note for gearing, mastery now works at lvl 10, and for some classes, it will be a strong stat, if not the best stat. The gear appears to be the same for 19's & 20's. Please consult the spreadsheet for more detailed gear builds, this is just an EXAMPLE to help people get started:
Helm: 3 gem slots from TBC dungeons
Neck: ilvl 28 BOE world drop with 1 gem slot
Shoulders: 2 gem slots from TBC dungeons
Chest: 3 gem slots from TBC dungeons
Cloak: ilvl 28 BOE world drop with 1 gem slot
Bracers: ilvl 28 BOE world drop with 1 gem slot
Gloves: 2 gem slots from TBC dungeons
Belt: 2 gem slots from TBC dungeons
Legs: 3 gem slots from TBC dungeons
Feet: If available, 3 gem slots from TBC/WOTLK dungeons. Otherwise ilvl 28 BOE world drop with 1 gem slot
Ring 1: ilvl 28 BOE world drop with 1 gem slot
Ring 2: ilvl 28 BOE world drop with 1 gem slot
Trinket 1: Heirloom Trinket that removes CC
Trinket 2: Ghost Iron Dragonling crafted to ilvl 19
Weapon: Artifact weapon with 2 +7 ilvl relics
Shoutout to @Swoops for continuing his great enchanting guide! This guide is updated for Shadowlands, and will help you in finding all the right enchants for your gear.
TIER LIST
(Work in Progress)
I'm going to hold off on making the tier list for now due to issues with what gearing currently looks like. I will say that just about every class looks viable, minus tank specs. Once I can see what gear makes it to live after SL launch and doesn't get nerfed after a month or so, I will make this.
I can't find any info in the forums about this but I'm brand new to twinking and my sub runs out soon. Can I unlock exp even if my sub runs out or do I unlock it just before it runs out? I want to stay at 17 for a while before hitting 20 thanks
I can't find any info in the forums about this but I'm brand new to twinking and my sub runs out soon. Can I unlock exp even if my sub runs out or do I unlock it just before it runs out? I want to stay at 17 for a while before hitting 20 thanks
I can't find any info in the forums about this but I'm brand new to twinking and my sub runs out soon. Can I unlock exp even if my sub runs out or do I unlock it just before it runs out? I want to stay at 17 for a while before hitting 20 thanks
We should just have Xpoff.com load up the very in your face yet somehow criminally neglected "read before posting" thread by default that would be epic
Interesting necro posting but not sure when it changed but BFA has set pieces that now work with two pieces on a F2P 20, not the greatest BUT can proc a tertiary stat and socket but one-time drop.
One can at least get two of the pieces for the set proc, but most of the set are in 35+ areas. But seems armor class based for the proc
Example -- Mail - The proc rate for Static Bolt seems to be quite long but does scale.
Interesting necro posting but not sure when it changed but BFA has set pieces that now work with two pieces on a F2P 20, not the greatest BUT can proc a tertiary stat and socket but one-time drop.
One can at least get two of the pieces for the set proc, but most of the set are in 35+ areas. But seems armor class based for the proc
Example -- Mail - The proc rate for Static Bolt seems to be quite long but does scale.
(the legs drop from a different boss in heoric)
