Free to Play: Getting the Most out of Starter Edition Accounts

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Activating an Account

Players can get a Starter Account edition by visiting the home page, receiving a Recruit-a-Friend invitation, or through a trial key obtained from other Blizzard products.

Once signed up, you will be prompted to download the game, which can be played as the streaming client downloads data in the background.

Previous trial accounts made before 4.2, which had expired, are permanently reactivated. Characters level 20 and below on these accounts can be played again.

Upgrading an Account

Upgrade Online: Use Battle.net Account Management to upgrade to the full version online.

Purchase a boxed copy of World of Warcraft, either from a retailer or online. Use the authentication key to upgrade versions.

Trial Account RestrictionsStarter Edition Account FAQ

The following restrictions are placed on all Starter Edition Accounts:   

A level cap of 20.
A maximum of 10 gold.
Trade skills are capped at 100 ranks.
Unable to trade via the Auction House, mailbox, or player-to-player.
In-game access to public chat channels unavailable. Players are limited to communicating using only say, party, or whisper.
Characters will be unable to create or join guilds.
Characters are not able to send whispers to other characters unless they have been added to the characters' friends lists or have received a whisper from a character first.
Characters will not be able to invite other players into a party.
Characters will not be able to join parties with other characters above level 20.
Voice chat disabled on Starter Edition accounts.
Realms experiencing login queues will prioritize players who have full, paid accounts.
Starter Edition accounts are not eligible for character transfers.
RealID features are disabled on all Starter Edition Accounts.

In-Game Observations

Players can access areas from The Burning Crusade. This means that they can be summoned to Shattrath City, as well as roll Draenei and Blood Elves. Their racial bonuses apply to professions. (How to get summoned to such places? A pay-to-play friend with .)

However, players cannot roll Worgen or Goblins.

While zones added in Cataclysm cannot be accessed, F2P players can zone/get summoned to Outlands and Cata areas--useful for accessing portals and doing some risky exploring.

Some secondary professions may be bugged; players can level past rank 100.

Players can learn Верховая езда (ученик) at level 20.

Players can access banks and purchase bank tabs--the third tab costs exactly .

Players can equip tabards and benefit from reputation gains, eventually getting reputation-related achievements and access to items like Сумка Дарнаса.

Players can learn abilities from trainers and spend 6 talent points.

Players can still visit Experience Eliminators in major cities if they wish to twink at a lower bracket. Upon hitting 20, players can continue to quest, but will not gain further experience until upgrading accounts.

While gold is capped, there is no cap on honor points. These can be converted slowly to Justice Points, which (in theory) could be used to purchase PvE heirlooms, providing massive stat boosts.

Characters can also communicate freely in Battlegrounds. In addition, level 20 players will be put in xp-off battlegrounds.

You cannot recustomize, race-, server-, or faction-change your F2P character.

Additional Resources

TwinkInfo has made a special forum for Free to Play accounts, with lists of participating character names, gear guides, and profession tips.

Psynister covers how F2P twinks should min-max professions in his article Trial Account Twinking: Professions.

Cynwise elaborates on the pros and cons of trial account twinking at Green Tinted Goggles.

As Cyn states in his guide, gear lists and character profiles right here at Wowhead can help you plan our your character's course of action.

Character Enhancement

Starting at level 10, F2Ps can queue up for Ущелье Песни Войны and Низина Арати in the 10-14, 15-19, and 20-24 brackets. PvPing in the 20-24 bracket will be a challenge since your F2P 20 will be up against level 24 maximized twinks. Expect 50 honor on average from a level 20 game, when planning your time to grind gear.

F2Ps will be too low-level for most gear available from the Honor Quartermasters in major cities; however they can buy items from Иллиана Лунное Сияние and Кельм Харгюнт:

Alliance	Horde	Cost
Накидка опекуна	Плащ боевого целителя	20
Кольцо хранителя мудрости	Кольцо советника	20
Посох хранителя мудрости	Корявый посох Советника	100
Лук гонца	Меч легионера	70
Кольцо защитника	Кольцо легионера	20
Меч защитника	Лук всадника	70
Руна долга	Руна долга	20
Руна совершенства	Руна совершенства	20
Клинок часового	Клинок разведчика	70
Медальон часового	Медальон Разведчика	20

With enough honor, you can buy fun items like Боевая гербовая накидка Среброкрылых and Боевая гербовая накидка Грозовой Вершины.

It's very important to have a CC-breaking trinket: Знак различия Альянса/Знак различия Орды for 55 . However, there is a better version available for 2725 : Унаследованный знак различия Альянса/Унаследованный знак различия Орды.

There are also heirloom shoulders with resilience for 2175 and heirloom weapons with resilience.

If you convert Honor Points to Justice Points (375 to 250 conversion), your F2P will be able to obtain heirlooms with PvE-focused stats: weapons, chests, and shoulders.

Primary ProfessionsAlchemy

Here are all the recipes one can craft with skill level 100.

Many of these elixirs and potions are valuable, especially on the battlefield:
Battle Elixir: Эликсир львиной силы, Слабый эликсир ловкости, Эликсир увеличения, Эликсир мудрости

Guardian Elixir: Слабый эликсир защиты, Слабое зелье тролльей крови, Слабый эликсир стойкости

Potion: Крохотный флакон с зельем маны, Слабое зелье омоложения, Маленький флакон с лечебным зельем, Зелье ярости, Зелье скорости, Зелье защиты от светлой магии, Зелье быстрого плавания.

AlchemyBlacksmithing

Here is a list of all the items one can craft with skill level 100.

If you are a blood elf planning on leveling Enchanting, you should first make a Серебряный жезл so you can enchant your own gear later.

Утолщенные бронзовые дротики is a good throwing weapon for some classes that value +strength--others will find Покрытые тиной метательные ножи or Пронзатель глоток from Horde zones better.

Non-rogues will find the following temporary weapon enhancements useful: Зернистое точило, Зернистое грузило, Грубое грузило, Грубое точило. If you are planning on dropping the profession, these items will still work on your weapons.

Enchanting

Here are all the items one can craft with skill level 100.

Blood elves get +10 to Enchanting, meaning they have a few more options. With your Серебряный жезл from Blacksmithing, you'll need to craft a Рунический серебряный жезл for Ловкость I and Выносливость I.

Casters absolutely need to get Слабое волшебное масло, a temporary weapon enhancement.

Other useful enchants include Мана II, Интеллект I, and Уклонение I.

If you've been leveling other professions, stockpile the greens so you have enough mats from Disenchanting. Or level while questing, so there's an easy supply.

Engineering

Here is a list of all Engineering items one can craft with skill level 100.

Gnomes get a +15 bonus to engineering: of note is Большая медная бомба and Обычный прицел.

Helm options are in short supply: Очки летающего тигра is an easy investment.

Динамит "Pro-100-брос" can be used by players after Engineering has been dropped, so stock up on these.

Non-gnome engineers should use Грубая медная бомба for the stun effect.

Herbalism

Herbalism provides : 15 haste for 20 seconds and a heal. This is great for burst dps.

You'll need to pick up this profession if you plan on leveling Alchemy or Inscription in the future.

Inscription

Inscription is one of the stronger F2P professions. Here are all the items players can make up to skill level 100.

Players can make a decent amount of glyphs, but cannot use them as glyph slots unlock at level 25.

Of particular note is Мистический том for casters, accessible at skill level 85. You can also make Карты Новолуния: колода Разбойников repeatedly for some level 20 green gear--but these are better saved to later disenchant.

What makes Inscription strong are the scrolls one can use even after dropping the profession. Players can stack two scrolls as long as they count as separate Battle and Guardian Elixirs. Keep in mind this means that you cannot use a Battle scroll and a Battle elixir at once.
Battle: Свиток силы, Свиток универсальности, Свиток интеллекта, Свиток ловкости, Свиток силы II, Свиток универсальности II, Свиток интеллекта II, Свиток ловкости II.

Guardian: Свиток выносливости, Свиток защиты, Свиток выносливости II, Свиток защиты II.

Jewelcrafting

Here is a list of all the gear one can craft up to skill level 100.

Draenei get a +10 bonus to Jewelcrafting, meaning they can craft recipes up to skill level 110. Unfortunately, many of these additional recipes require the player to be above level 20. But Массивная каменная статуя can be used by a level 20, providing a channeled heal. Other races can use Статуя из необработанного камня and Статуя из грубого камня.

Even at low-levels, Jewelcrafting offers some nice rings and necks, such as Бронзовое кольцо силы.

Leatherworking

Here is a list of all the gear one can craft up to skill level 100.

Most of the gear may be useful while leveling, but can be easily replaced by quest, instance and PvP drops.

Накладки из жесткой кожи isn't great, but it's the only item-enhancement option for Hands, Legs, and Feet, since F2P enchanting is limited.

Mining

Passive bonus: , +3 stamina.

While mining on regular accounts is a great profession because ore always sells well on the AH, it's less good when you're stuck with a ton of ore, no way to sell it, and no real stat boost.

However, if you plan on learning either Blacksmithing or Jewelcrafting, you will need to stockpile some ore.

Skinning

Passive bonus: , +3 critical strike rating. This is a solid passive bonus, especially for PvP.

If you decide to level Leatherworking, you will need to have materials saved up from Skinning.

Tailoring

Here are all the recipes one can learn up to skill level 100.

Tailoring will provide your character with a free source of Зеленая шерстяная сумка, but none of the gear is really optimal for a level 20. Plus, it eats up a ton of cloth. Even the bags are not particularly practical as there's the 16-slot faction ones, Сумка из змеиной кожи from Wailing Caverns, and profession-specific bags from numerous vendors that cost .

Secondary ProfessionsArchaeology

Cataclysm addition: cannot learn this.

Cooking

Cooking can currently be skilled up higher than intended, past the 100 cap. In case this gets hotfixed to be in line with other professions, here's the best recipes for skill level 100: Приправленная котлета из волчатины, Хрустящий хвост ящерицы, Гуляш по-красногорски, Светлое пиво капитана Ромси, Суп из плавников мурлока, Копченый шалфокунь, Скорополоховый чай. These recipes provide useful stamina buffs.

To a max level, it may not seem like much, but Очаг gives 4 spirit.

First Aid

Again, this profession can be leveled over 100. In theory, Шерстяные бинты should be the highest item available, but with the bugged secondary professions, Плотные шерстяные бинты and Шелковые бинты will also work. Good luck finding silk though--it appears it begins to drop around level 27.

Противоядие is something people don't think much of leveling, but poisons become a deadly force in the 20-24 bracket.

Fishing

Players of all levels can complete the daily Cataclysm fishing quests, which have a chance to reward Видавшая виды рыболовная шапка.

A better hat from Fishing is Счастливая шляпа рыболова, awarded from Редкая рыба – рыба-ангел Кифера at the .

If a pay-to-play friend summons you to a Cataclysm fishing zone, it's possible to farm the Морская черепаха.

InstancesПрощай, рыбкаВыцветшая шляпа волшебникаHorde Quests

Zone

Level

Notable Quests

Северные степи

10-20

Прибытие каравана в Мор'шан, Серена Кровавое Перо, Мятеж!

Азшара

10-20

Увольнение на берег, Затемнение, Захват Азшары

Серебряный бор

10-20

Стереть в порошок

Призрачные земли

10-20

Гибель предателя--also remember Транквиллион gear

Предгорья Хилсбрада

20-25

Герои Орды!, Нарыв на теле земли, Свободу Лидону

Alliance Quests

Zone

Level

Notable Quests

Темные берега

10-20

Битва за Темные берега, Странные совпадения

Остров Кровавой Дымки

10-20

Неписаное пророчество, Острозуб

10-15

10-20

15-20

Триумфальное возвращение, А-А-А-А-А-А-А!!! А-А-А-А-А!!!

Болотина

20-25

Проклятая команда, Око Палета

Сумеречный лес

20-25

Месть Бальзамировщика, Доставка ниток

Contested

Ясеневый лес is a contested zone in the level 20-25 range. Players will be able to complete some, but not all of the quests. Here's a list of the gear you can equip.

There are some Horde quests that balance out the Alliance quests in Blackfathom Deeps: Огненный ливень, Искупление, Игры с огнем Скверны.

In eastern Ashenvale, many of the pre-Cataclysm quests remain untouched, especially those dealing with the threat of demons. Больше никогда! awards decent rings.

F2P players can queue for dungeons with the Dungeon Finder starting at level 15. If you have a friend under level 20 with a paid account, they can create a party and you can manually zone into the instance.

Queueing with the Dungeon Finder (DF) will reward players with Сумка с полезными вещами, containing a random rare-quality cape or belt. This is awarded after every successful random dungeon completed.

Each instance will have quests that reward rare-quality items. In the following table, click on the zones to learn more about all the boss drops, or read up on the quests to see how to get guaranteed well-itemized gear. Remember that not all items are available to both the Alliance and the Horde--Alliance has the clear advantage here in terms of quest options, but equivalent items are found in most Horde-only quests, for balance. (There does not seem to be an equivalent to the Stormwind Stockade quest.) There are other available quests, but they only reward silver.

Instance	Level: Enter/DF/Suggested	Quest
Пещеры Стенаний	10, 15, 17-20	/Очищение пещер: Очищенное наплечье, Перчатки Серпентиса, Сапоги Кобрана, Жилет Питонаса, Одеяние Анакондры.
Непроглядная Пучина	15, 20, 22-25	Наступление сумерек: Палица Непроглядной Пучины, Дар сокровенного древа, Набедренники Алувина, Ореольные сапоги, Ремень Сердца Древа; Знание в пучине: Лук Вечерней Зари, Перстень полудымки, Окрашенный вечерней зарей плащ, Кольцо воодушевления; Исследование порчи: Диссектор, Палица Тени Звезды, Испытующий жезл, Перстень дробителя черепов; Злодейство в Непроглядной Пучине/Ужас из глубин: Щит против темных сил, Наголенники Талрида, Поножи Непроглядной Пучины, Облачение Келриса.
Огненная Пропасть	10, 15, 15-16	Тарагаман Ненасытный: Тлеющий пояс, Наголенники каменного стража, Кожаный жилет шамана, Поножи Огненной пропасти, Одеяния гибельного ритуала
Крепость Темного Клыка	11, 16, 18-21	Ярость стаи/Сладкая, беспощадная месть: Кираса ужасной цены, Наплечье вожака стаи, Наплечные пластины Тенеклыка, Сандалии жертвоприношения, Брюки Годфри
Мертвые копи	10, 15, 15-16	Сбор доказательств: Егоркины наручи, Потрепавшиеся наручи братства Справедливости, Перчатки сбора улик; Главарь братства Справедливости: Молоток Пирожка для отбивных, Поварская палочка Пирожка, Скатерть Пирожка.
Тюрьма	15, 20, 22-25	Король гноллов: Блестяшка Дробителя, Глазная повязка командира стрелков, Щит тюрьмы Штормграда, Дубинка повстанца.

Using the Auction House isn't a possibility: the following rare-quality items in this list are most likely out of the question unless you get lucky looting them on your own.

Cataclysm has added numerous rares to all zones. These rare mobs are guaranteed to drop something useful--whether it's a piece of uncommon armor you can equip, disenchant for leveling mats, or something to vend for a few more silver. We've included some mobs that are level 20+, as you may be able to solo these or get outside help from a nearby player. Some of the very low-level rares drop bags, useful when starting.

Zone	Rares
Ясеневый лес	Веткохват, Роргиш Мощная Челюсть, Леди Веспия, Ревун из тумана, Принц Рейз
Азшара	Эвалчарр, Антилос, Леди Сесспира, Генерал Фангферрор, Привидение Варо'тена
Остров Кровавой Дымки	Фенисса Убийца
Темные берега	Карнивус Разрушитель, Радисон Призыватель Огня, Лорд Нечестивец, Леди Луноокая, Грязнюк Жестокий, Лисиллин, Тенекоготь, Леди Веспира
Дун Морог	Твердоспин, Бьярн, Идан Ревун, Серый, Гибломор
Дуротар	Скорнн Ткач Скверны, Смертоносный живодер, Капитан Тупой Клык, Владычица земель Рябка
Сумеречный лес	Опустошенный, Элиза, Фенрос, Волкус, Марина Десиррус, Марус, Нараксис, Нефару, Неизвестный солдат, Дозорный Ив
Элвиннский лес	Федфенхель, Графф Быстрохват, Моргана Лукавая, Мать Клык, Турос Ловкорук, Нарг Надсмотрщик
Леса Вечной Песни	Элдинаркус, Трегла
Призрачные земли	Доктор Белоручка
Предгорья Хилсбрада	Леди Зефрис, Ро'Барк, Ползух, Шрамник, Индигос
Лок Модан	Амогг Сокрушитель, Землемучительница Марена, Оптимо, Шанда Прядильщица, Лорд Кондар, Никт, Главарь Галгош, Гош-Халдир, Гризлак, Беложабр, Кубб, Морик Темновар, Мудрий, Магош
Мулгор	Сестра Плеть Ненависти, Цап-царап, Вестник рока Мудрый Гонец, Головорез Эмильгунд, Маззранач, Кривое Копье, "Малыш" Терновая Мантия
Северные степи	Слякохлюп, Штейгер Грилз, Вожак стаи Хумар, Раториан, Сестра Коготь Кургана, Инженер Безобразец, Гешарахан, Каменное Копье, Копьелом, Каменная рука, Дишу, Старый мистик Остроморд
Красногорье	Искатель Аквалон, Трещун, Рохх Молчаливый, Казон, Огнемордик, Трещунья, Костелом, Кальмарник
Крепость Темного Клыка	Капитан служителей Смерти
Серебряный бор	Тул Коготь Ворона, Потерянный сын Аругала, Эфрит, Акварий Освобожденный, Берард Лунатик, Болгафф, Кретис Тенеткач, Плеть ночи, Жуткоклык
Тельдрассил	Агал, Черномшец злосмрадный, Закатный ловец
Мертвые копи	Зомбированный дворянин, Мариса дю Пэж
Тирисфальские леса	Тень Феллисенты, Шри'скалк, Куссан Жалящий, Зверр, Фермер Соллиден, Заблудшая душа, Муад
Пещеры Стенаний	Загадочный чудесный дракончик, Тригор Хлестун, Боан
Западный край	Бракк, Сержант Острый Коготь, Врагорез-4000, Лепритус, Старший землекоп, Сларк, Сарыч
Болотина	Руфий Темный Выстрел, Зарлозуб, Костоглод, Газз Озерный Охотник, Кровавая Вдова, Ма'рук Змеиная Чешуя.

There are also chests scattered about the zones that contain uncommon and rare BoEs.

Upon hitting level 20, you will need to have saved up for Верховая езда (ученик) and for a mount from your home city. Reputation discounts apply. Familiar players should have no difficulties making gold, but if you're new to the game, here are some ways to acquire it.

Many traditional ways of making gold are not possible with a F2P account. You cannot use the Auction House, mailbox, or trade to other players.

You can vend raw gathered materials or crafted items from your profession. Remember that if you amass a large amount of leather or herbs, you will not be able to sell these raw materials on the AH.

Questing in every possible zone will net you gold once you hit the xp cap, but eventually these quests will dry up.

You can level Fishing and vend the wreckage.

Vending all greys/greens from killing mobs helps. In addition, if your F2P gets to the point of needing no honor points, you can vend items from the Warsong Gulch Quartermasters, as their weapons resell for more than .

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