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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:

Horde

Primary Races

The zone is primarily associated with:

Starting Area

Orc and Troll characters begin in:

Valley of Trials

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

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:

  1. Valley of Trials
  2. Razor Hill
  3. Durotar
  4. Orgrimmar
  5. 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