The 20th Anniversary of World of Warcraft (WoW) has brought significant perks and unique experience bonuses, making it an ideal time to level up in The War Within (TWW) expansion. From special event rewards to cumulative experience (EXP) buffs, you can level fast by stacking buffs and using event-specific opportunities. This guide will cover the top tips and tricks to level as fast as possible in WoW TWW, focusing on the anniversary experience buffs and other bonuses that give you an extra boost.

To help you out, we’ll cover each bonus, date-specific strategies, and the best way to stack buffs for maximum experience. If you want to level fast, follow along as we go through the fastest leveling methods during WoW’s 20th anniversary.

Anniversary Leveling Boosts in WoW TWW

For the 20th anniversary of WoW, the developers have added several ways to get extra EXP. These can be stacked for a ton of experience that makes leveling in The War Within easier and faster. Here’s a quick rundown of the main anniversary EXP (experience) boosts:

• WoW Anniversary: 10% passive XP for all non-max level characters.
• Blessings of the Bronze Dragonflight: 10% XP, obtainable through a quest in Caverns of Time.
• Warband Mentors Bonus: Up to 25% XP based on the number of max-level characters on your account.
• War Mode: 10% XP in open-world content with PvP enabled.
• Seasonal Event Bonuses: Hallow’s End, Darkmoon Faire, Draught of Ten Lands, each with different XP buffs.

Available Leveling Bonuses

Here’s a quick rundown of the leveling boosts during WoW’s 20th anniversary:

Now let’s dive into each of these bonuses and how you can use them.

Optimal Date for Maximal XP Gains

To get the most out of these WoW 20th anniversary boosts, the best leveling window is November 3rd – November 8th. During this time, both Hallow’s End and Darkmoon Faire are up, and you can get an 85% XP increase if you coordinate your leveling during this time.

How to Plan for the Optimal Date

Before you start leveling, make sure:

• Completed the Anniversary Quest for the 10% boost.
• Activated War Mode for an additional 10%.
• Collected any buffs from Darkmoon Faire if active.
• Prepared Draught of Ten Lands for alts under level 50.

By planning ahead, you can get the most EXP with minimal grinding.

WoW Anniversary Event Experience Gains

The WoW 20th Anniversary event has multiple ways to get extra experience, so it’s the perfect time to level up new or alt characters. At the heart of this event is a 10% passive experience bonus that applies to all non-max level characters for the duration of the event. This is the base for leveling without any extra work.

For an extra 10% experience gain, you can complete the Celebrate Good Fun! quest in the Caverns of Time. This quest gives you the Blessings of the Bronze Dragonflight buff, which lasts 12 hours. The buff persists through death, so it’s good for tough quests or grinding sessions.

Additional Tips for the Anniversary Buff

• Complete Quest During Leveling: Since the Blessings of the Bronze Dragonflight buff lasts 12 hours, do the quest just before a long leveling session so you can get the most out of the bonus time.
• Stack with Other Events: Try to do this buff with other experience bonuses like Hallow’s End or Darkmoon Faire for extra XP.
• Reapply as Needed: You can do this quest multiple times, so you can keep the buff active throughout your leveling.

By combining these anniversary experience gains with seasonal buffs, you can get up to 85% more experience. The Anniversary event gives all players a 10% passive experience bonus for the duration of the event. An extra 10% experience can be gained through the Blessings of the Bronze Dragonflight buff by doing the “Celebrate Good Fun!” quest in Caverns of Time. This buff lasts 12 hours and persists through death. Do this quest during leveling and reapply as needed.

Warband Leveling Bonus: EXP Boost for Veteran Players

In World of Warcraft: The War Within, the Warband Mentors system rewards players with multiple 80s on their account. This system gives a stacking experience (EXP) bonus called Warband Mentored Leveling. For each level 80 character on your account, you get an additional 5% EXP bonus on all non-80s on the same account, up to 25%. This helps veteran players level up new characters faster and rewards those with multiple 80s by making leveling on alts easier.

Each new level 80 character increases the bonus by 5%, so this is great for dedicated players leveling alts during event times like the WoW 20th anniversary.

How to Track Your Warband Mentor Progress

Tracking your Warband Mentor progress is easy:

• Achievement Tracker: Check the tracker under “Achievements” to see your current Warband Mentor bonuses.
• Achievement Notifications: Each milestone (e.g., second or third level 80) will trigger an achievement notification, so you can see the bonus increase.

This way, you can see your progress and confirm each increment as it unlocks. Warband Mentored Leveling applies to all lower-level characters, so you can benefit from the bonus on any new or existing alt.

War Mode Bonus: 10% Additional Experience in Open World

Enabling War Mode in WoW TWW is a great option for players who want to level fast and add some excitement to their gameplay. War Mode gives 10% extra experience for all open-world content, which is especially good for players who enjoy PvP or are willing to take the risk for more leveling speed. This can be enabled at any level from your character’s talent pane and stacks with other buffs and is available in all questing zones and non-instanced content.

But War Mode comes with some trade-offs. By enabling War Mode, you enter a PvP-enabled state, and members of the opposite faction can attack you. This can lead to spontaneous PvP in contested areas, especially in popular leveling zones where players of both factions are present. Despite the risk, War Mode is still a popular choice for those who want to add some competition to their leveling or who enjoy PvP as they level.

War Mode Bonus Mechanics and PvP Risk

When War Mode is enabled, you’ll see an icon that shows your character is PvP-enabled, meaning any player from the opposite faction can attack you. While this is exciting, it’s important to be aware of PvP interactions and plan accordingly, especially in high-traffic areas where the opposite faction may be present.

Benefits of War Mode Bonus:

• 10% extra experience for all open world content, including mob grinding and questing.
• You can do world PvP for fun, revenge, or strategy.
• Can be turned on or off by visiting your faction’s capital city, so you can turn it on and off as you please.

Drawbacks of War Mode Bonus:

• Vulnerable to attacks from the opposite faction, which can slow down leveling if you get interrupted a lot.
• May attract high-level players looking for PvP, so be prepared for ambushes.
• This bonus does not apply in dungeons, raids, or instanced zones, so it’s only good for outdoor content.

When to Use War Mode for Leveling

If you want to level fast in TWW and enjoy PvP, War Mode can be a good choice. But it’s most efficient under the following conditions:

• Low population times: Enable War Mode during off-peak hours to reduce the chance of running into high-level enemies. Early mornings or late nights are usually less populated, so you can get the XP bonus with minimal interruption.
• Less contested zones: Choose questing zones that are less populated or have fewer PvP players. Avoid major leveling hubs or areas where both factions are present.
• Party with friends or guild members: If you don’t want to do solo PvP, level with friends or guildmates. Having teammates nearby provides backup and reduces the chance of getting overwhelmed by enemy players.
• Specific level ranges: Some levels may be more PvP safe than others, like when you’ve unlocked important self-defense or escape abilities. Check your character’s PvP readiness and turn on War Mode at levels where you feel comfortable with the threats.

Optimal Activities for War Mode Bonus

War Mode is best in content where the experience gain can be maximized:

• Questing: Since War Mode is enabled in all open-world zones, questing is one of the main activities where you’ll get the 10% experience bonus. The bonus applies to quest completion rewards, so it’s good for zones with many quests.
• Mob grinding: Grinding mobs in outdoor areas is a classic leveling strategy. With War Mode on, every mob kill gives 10% more EXP, so it’s a lot faster.
• Bonus objectives: Some zones in WoW TWW have bonus objectives that give EXP on completion. These are in open world areas, so War Mode applies, and you can get more experience faster.
• World events and public quests: Participating in outdoor world events and quests like invasions or anniversary events can also be boosted by War Mode. Not only do these give high EXP rewards, but the 10% bonus adds up, so events are even more rewarding.

War Mode is a great tool for fast leveling in TWW, especially during the 20th anniversary and with the extra buffs available. By combining War Mode with other buffs and timing it right, you can get a nice speed boost to your leveling. If you’re ready for the PvP and the adrenaline that comes with it, War Mode is a unique and efficient way to level in WoW TWW and get an experience boost and open-world fun.

Hallow’s End: Limited-Time Event for Extra Experience

The Hallow’s End festival runs from October 25 to November 8 and gives players special buffs and experience boosts to level in WoW TWW. The main experience bonus from Hallow’s End is the Unburdened/Grim Visage buff, which gives 10% experience and is obtainable by interacting with the Wickerman bonfire in Stormwind (Alliance) or Undercity (Horde). This buff lasts 2 hours, so it’s good for long uninterrupted leveling sessions. Here’s the Hallow’s End buff summary: