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Durotar
'''Durotar''' is a major Horde starting zone in Wrath of the Lich King associated primarily with Orc and Troll characters.
The harsh desert region contains Orgrimmar and forms one of the central territories of the Horde.
Overview
Durotar is known for:
- dry canyons
- rocky terrain
- Orc settlements
- Troll settlements
- Horde military presence
- early-level questing
Faction
Durotar is associated with the:
Primary Races
The zone is primarily associated with:
Starting Area
Orc and Troll characters begin in:
during the Wrath era.
Valley of Trials
The Valley of Trials introduces new Horde players to:
- combat
- quests
- trainers
- early equipment
- Horde culture
Razor Hill
Razor Hill is an important early settlement in Durotar.
It provides:
- quests
- vendors
- trainers
- transportation
Orgrimmar
Durotar contains the Horde capital:
Orgrimmar is one of the largest and most important Horde cities.
Orc Culture
Durotar reflects traditional Orc themes including:
- strength
- warfare
- survival
- clan identity
- shamanism
Troll Presence
The Darkspear Trolls also have a major presence in Durotar.
This reflects the close alliance between:
- Orcs
- Trolls
Early Enemies
Common enemies may include:
- boars
- scorpids
- harpies
- quilboar
- hostile humanoids
- wildlife
Quest Progression
A typical Orc or Troll progression includes:
- Valley of Trials
- Razor Hill
- Durotar
- Orgrimmar
- The Barrens
Transportation
Durotar connects to:
- Orgrimmar
- The Barrens
- nearby Horde transportation routes
Durotar on FrozenThrone
Durotar remains a major Horde starting zone on FrozenThrone.
It is especially relevant for:
- Orc characters
- Troll characters
- Horde players
- early leveling