Turbulent Timeways leveling PSA

If you have some alts that you are sitting on, wondering when you will find the time to level them... well  

NOW IS THE TIME TO LEVEL!

Remember about a month ago we had the Winds of Mysterious Fortune event? That was a great time to level... things moved quickly. It even included a fun little potion you could obtain and drink for bonus damage and increased XP gain.

But Turbulent Timeways: 

BLOW THAT OUT OF THE WATER!

I'm not kidding when I say it took me around 2–4 hours of game time to level a Retribution Paladin from level 30 to level 72. Proof to the right!

 

 

 

Why is leveling so efficient during Turbulent Timeways?

Every time you complete a Timewalking dungeon, you receive a buff called Knowledge of Timeways. It states that each time you complete a Timewalking dungeon, you gain a 5% experience increase for killing monsters and completing quests. This stacks with each dungeon run. After reaching four stacks, the buff transforms into Mastery of Timeways, increasing the effect to 30%.

That means not only are you gaining bonus XP from the dungeon itself... You’re also getting a 30% XP boost for everything you kill in that dungeon!

Combine that with the additional XP you earn for completing the dungeon, and you can easily gain 2–3 levels per dungeon run. I cannot stress enough how quickly you can level when you're dinging multiple times per completion

 

 

 

Okay, that's cool and all, but what if I have leveled all my alts and don't really care for the leveling portion of this event? 

Two words: Pirate Dragon.

That’s it. You do this event for the super-awesome Pirate Dragon mount you receive after getting the Mastery of Timeways buff for five weeks in a row.

Trust me! You don’t want to be the only person in your raid without this mount. 😉

FAQ:

How do I unlock Timewalking Dungeons?

There’s no unlocking required. Simply open the Group Finder, go to the “Looking for Dungeon” tab, and select “Timewalking Dungeon.”

Do Heirlooms still help during Timewalking? 

Yes, Heirlooms still work. Just make sure they’re fully upgraded to your character’s current level range.

Can I solo or do I need a group? 

You can queue solo, meaning the game will automatically place you into a group. However, no...you can’t run these dungeons completely alone. You have to use the “Looking for Dungeon” feature.

What expansions are featured in Turbulent Timeways?

All of them! At the time of writing, Battle for Azeroth was the first featured expansion, and now it’s Mists of Pandaria. The in-game calendar will tell you which expansion is active now and what’s coming next.

Is there a catch-up mechanic if I missed a week or two?

From what I understand, no... there isn’t. You need to participate for five weeks. You might be able to miss one week and still get the mount, but I recommend staying on top of it to make sure you earn that Pirate Dragon.

Do dungeon queues take a long time for DPS players? Should I tank or heal for faster queues? 

I leveled a Retribution Paladin, and the queues were surprisingly fast. I wouldn’t worry too much about queue times right now.