Warlords of Draenor Follower Guide

By Tritox Updated: 2018/05/24

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Followers paneGarrison FollowersonlyGarrison Reporta cap of 20 active followers25 if you have level 3 Barracks in your garrison25deactivation only becomes available if you have more followers than your current limit allowsCommand Table- Followers awarded from quests or obtained some other way from the Warlords of Draenor content- Followers recruited from the level 2 or higher Lunarfall Inn / Frostwall Tavern once per weekInn/TavernQualityabilitiestraitsthreatsquality

Uncommon

1 ability, 1 trait

Rare

1 ability, 2 traits

Epic

2 abilities, 3 traits

Legendary

2 abilities, 3 traits

legendaryfrom quest/achievement/etc.Lunarfall Inn / Frostwall Tavernat least one fixed abilityNat Pagle

Freezing Trap (ability)

Angler (trait)

Quality upgradespredefined followeralso applies to the followers bought from the faction vendorsgain experience to upgrade their qualityit isn't possibleThe Blademaster's NecklaceWowhead's guideNoteDwarven BunkerWar Milldoes notsourceBack to topRace and classraceespecially on single follower missionsfollower Afollower BCanine CompanionBack to topAbilities and threatsabilitiesthreatsif any of these rolls fail, the mission bonus objective also failstraitsfollower levelitem levelif follower's level is lower than the enemy'swon't counter any threatsif the follower's item level is below the enemy's item levelcontribution to mission successAbilities

Wild AggressionAscendanceFollower Retraining CertificateFollower Ability Retraining ManualSergeant CrowlerSergeant GrimjawGarrison ResourcesFollower Retraining CertificatetraitsFollower class abilities:Deathknight abilities= Blood= Frost= Unholy

Ability name:

Counters:

Anti-Magic Shell ( )

Magic Debuff

Bone Shield ( )

Massive Strike

Wild Aggression

Minion Swarms

Timed Battle

Powerful Spell

Druid abilities= Balance= Feral= Guardian= Restoration

Ability name:

Counters:

Barkskin ( )

Massive Strike

Berserk ( )

Timed Battle

Celestial Alignment ( )

Timed Battle

Dash ( )

Danger Zones

Entangling Roots ( )

Deadly Minions

Growl ( )

Wild Aggression

Hurricane ( )

Minion Swarms

Innervate *

Timed Battle

Nature's Cure ( )

Magic Debuff

Wild Growth ( )

Group Damage

*Inn / TavernHunter abilities= Beast Mastery= Marksmanship= Survival

Ability name:

Counters:

Counter Shot ( )

Powerful Spell

Deterrence ( )

Massive Strike

Disengage

Danger Zones

Feign Death ( )

Wild Aggression

Freezing Trap

Deadly Minions

Multi-Shot

Minion Swarms

Rapid Fire

Timed Battle

Mage abilities= Arcane= Fire= Frost

Ability name:

Counters:

Blink ( )

Danger Zones

Blizzard ( )

Minion Swarms

Conjure Food ( ) *

Timed Battle

Counterspell

Powerful Spell

Ice Block ( )

Massive Strike

Polymorph

Deadly Minions

Time Warp

Timed Battle

*Inn / TavernMonk abilities= Brewmaster= Mistweaver= Windwalker

Ability name:

Counters:

Chi Wave ( )

Group Damage

Detox ( )

Magic Debuff

Energizing Brew ( )

Timed Battle

Guard ( )

Massive Strike

Mana Tea ( ) *

Timed Battle

Paralysis ( )

Deadly Minions

Provoke ( )

Wild Aggression

Roll

Danger Zones

Spear Hand Strike ( )

Powerful Spell

*Inn / TavernPaladin abilities= Holy= Protection= Retribution

Ability name:

Counters:

Avenging Wrath ( )

Timed Battle

Cleanse ( )

Magic Debuff

Divine Plea ( ) *

Timed Battle

Divine Shield ( )

Massive Strike

Divine Storm ( )

Minion Swarms

Holy Radiance ( )

Group Damage

Rebuke

Powerful Spell

Reckoning ( )

Wild Aggression

Repentance

Deadly Minions

*Inn / TavernPriest abilities= Discipline= Holy= Shadow

Ability name:

Counters:

Dispel Magic

Magic Debuff

Dominate Mind ( )

Deadly Minions

Leap of Faith

Danger Zones

Mind Sear ( )

Minion Swarms

Power Infusion ( )

Timed Battle

Prayer of Healing ( )

Group Damage

Shadowfiend ( ) *

Timed Battle

*Inn / TavernRogue abilities= Assassination= Combat= Subtlety

Ability name:

Counters:

Evasion ( )

Massive Strike

Fan of Knives ( )

Minion Swarms

Kick

Powerful Spell

Marked for Death ( )

Timed Battle

Sap

Deadly Minions

Sprint

Danger Zones

Shaman abilities= Elemental= Enhancement= Restoration

Ability name:

Counters:

Ascendance ( )

Timed Battle

Chain Heal

Group Damage

Chain Lightning

Minion Swarms

Ghost Wolf ( )

Danger Zones

Hex ( )

Deadly Minions

Purify Spirit ( )

Magic Debuff

Water Shield ( ) *

Timed Battle

Wind Shear ( )

Powerful Spell

*Inn / TavernWarlock abilities= Affliction= Demonology= Destruction

Ability name:

Counters:

Drain Life ( )

Group Damage

Fear ( )

Deadly Minions

Metamorphosis ( )

Timed Battle

Rain of Fire ( )

Minion Swarms

Singe Magic ( )

Magic Debuff

Spell Lock

Powerful Spell

Summon Infernal

Timed Battle

Unending Resolve ( )

Massive Strike

Warrior abilities= Arms= Fury= Protection

Ability name:

Counters:

Cleave

Minion Swarms

Heroic Leap

Danger Zones

Pummel

Powerful Spell

Recklessness ( )

Timed Battle

Shield Wall ( )

Massive Strike

Taunt ( )

Wild Aggression

Summon InfernalMetamorphosisHighmaul Raidfollower searchfollowersInn / TavernBack to topTraitsTraitsTyperace terrainParty buffsProfession traitsMiningAssigning a followerextra benefitsFollower assignmentand removalArchitect TableBodyguardlevel 2 or higher Barracksspecial follower reputationWindspeakersee belowFollower Retraining CertificateFollower Trait Retraining GuideSergeant CrowlerSergeant GrimjawGarrison ResourcesFollower Retraining Certificateabilitiesseveral itemsTrait restrictions and exceptionsDwarvenbornlimitedBodyguardcertain followersEvergreenPhylarch the Evergreenpermanent traitsfollower related itemsBodyguardFollower Retraining Certificateprofession traits are also permanent traitsexclusive traitsNotefirstother traits do exist but followers can't get themFollower traits:Increased Rewards

Trait name:

Description:

Apexis Attenuation

Increases the Apexis Crystals gained from a mission by 100% - exclusive to Solar Priest Vayx

Extra Training

Increases the experience gained from a mission for all followers by 35%.

Fast Learner

Increases the experience this follower gains from a mission by 50%.

Greasemonkey

Increases the oil gained from a mission by 100%.

Scavenger

Increases the garrison resources gained from a mission by 100%.

Extreme Scavenger

Increases the garrison resources gained from a mission by 200%.

Professionvarious benefits

Trait name:

Description:

Alchemy

Offers various Alchemy benefits when assigned to the Alchemy Lab, and increases success chance on Alchemy missions.

Blacksmithing

Can reduce your durability damage and increase work order output when assigned to the Forge, and increases success chance on Blacksmithing missions.

Enchanting

Offers a variety of enchanting benefits when assigned to the Enchanter's Study, and increases success chance on Enchanting missions.

Engineering

Sells engineering gadgets and boosts work orders when assigned to the Engineering Works, and increases success chance on Engineering missions.

Herbalism

Grants herbalism benefits and boosts work orders when assigned to the Herb Garden.

Inscription

Allows you create special documents and boosts work orders when assigned to the Scribe's Quarters, and increases success chance on Inscription missions.

Jewelcrafting

Offers a variety of Jewelcrafting benefits when assigned to the Gem Boutique, and increases success chance on Jewelcrafting missions.

Leatherworking

Can craft tents and boost work orders when assigned to the Tannery, and increases success chance on Leatherworking missions.

Mining

Unlocks mining carts and boosts work order production when assigned to the Mine.

Skinning

Boosts work order production based on follower level while assigned to the Barn.

Tailoring

Offers a variety of tailoring benefits when assigned to the Tailoring Emporium, and increases success chance on Tailoring missions.

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Trait name:

Counters:

Apex Predator

Several, see tooltip - exclusive to Pallas

Beast

Demon

Fury

Breaker

Ogre

Orc

Primal

Arakkoa

UndeadAberration

Environment Preference

Trait name:

Counters:

Underground

Snow

Jungle

Swamp

Mountains

Forest

Plains

Desert

Racial Preference

Trait name:

Description:

Ally of Argus

Increases success chance when on a mission with a draenei.

Brew Aficionado

Increases success chance when on a mission with a pandaren.

Canine Companion

Increases success chance when on a mission with a worgen.

Child of Draenor

Increases success chance when on a mission with an orc.

Child of the Moon

Increases success chance when on a mission with a night elf.

Death Fascination

Increases success chance when on a mission with an undead.

Dwarvenborn

Increases success chance when on a mission with a dwarf.

Economist

Increases success chance when on a mission with a goblin.

Elvenkind

Increases success chance when on a mission with a blood elf.

Gnome-Lover

Increases success chance when on a mission with a gnome.

Humanist

Increases success chance when on a mission with a human.

Totemist

Increases success chance when on a mission with a tauren.

Voodoo Zealot

Increases success chance when on a mission with a troll.

Wildling *

Increases success chance when on a mission with a beastly companion - ONLY from Winning with Wildlings.

Mechano Affictionado *

Increases success chance when on a mission with a construct or machine - ONLY from Grease Monkey Guide.

Bird Watcher *

Increases success chance when on a mission with an arakkoa - ONLY from Guide to Arakkoa Relations.

Ogre Buddy *

Increases success chance when on a mission with an ogre - ONLY from Ogre Buddy Handbook.

Mission Duration

Trait name:

Description:

Burst of Power

Increases success chance on missions with duration shorter than 6 hours.

Epic Mount

Reduces mission time by 50%. Note: works despite the follower being out of enemy (item) level range!

High Stamina

Increases success chance on missions with duration longer than 6 hours.

Speed of Light *

Reduces mission time by 50% - ONLY from Sun-touched Feather of Rukhmar. Note: works despite the follower being out of enemy (item) level range!

Trait name:

Description:

Brute

Greatly increases success chance when on a mission alone - exclusive to Ariok.

Combat Experience

Grants a bonus to mission success chance - exclusive to Blook.

Demonic Knowledge

Grants a large bonus to mission success chance - exclusive to Oronok Torn-heart.

Lone Wolf

Increases success chance when on a mission alone.

Master Assassin

Greatly increases success chance against all targets - exclusive to Garona Halforcen.

Mentor

Accompanying followers gain this follower's combat effectiveness - exclusive to Harrison Jones.

Dancer *

Partially counters Danger Zones - ONLY from Supreme Manual of Dance

Hearthstone Pro *

Increases the experience gained by 35% for all followers - ONLY from Hearthstone Strategy Guide

Canine CompanionBack to topBuilding assignmentprofessiontraits sectionfor level 100 followersdouble the yield from work orders for small profession buildings50% chance at follower level 90, 100% at level 100Lumber Mill for example gets 50% more to the yieldAlchemical Catalystis checked on when the work order completes1,800 XP per order at follower level 100Assigning followers to buildings Architect TableRemovingArchitect TableThere are no cost or cooldown when assigning followers to buildings or removing them from buildings.Additional building benefits from assigning followersat follower level 100NoteInn / TavernAlchemy Lab

Related trait:

Alchemy

Benefits:

A daily quest which rewards some random potions and elixirs from Alchemy Experiment.

Follower(s):

Bruma Swiftstone (Shadowmoon Valley)
Mulverick (Frostfire Ridge)

Enchanter's Study

Related trait:

Enchanting

Benefits:

Various visual weapon enchants, the full list of enchants.

Follower(s):

Ahm (Talador)

Engineering Works

Related trait:

Engineering

Benefits:

A vendor who sells the following gadgets: Walter, GUMM-E, Gnomish Net Launcher, Gyro-Radiant Reflector and Ultra-Electrified Reflector.

Follower(s):

Apprentice Artificer Andren (Shadowmoon Valley)
Kimzee Pinchwhistle (Spires of Arak)

Gem Boutique

Related trait:

Jewelcrafting

Benefits:

A set of daily quests, rewarding Jewelcrafting Payment which contains 0 Garrison Resources.

Follower(s):

Artificer Romuul (Shadowmoon Valley)
Olin Umberhide (Frostfire Ridge)

Scribe's Quarters

Related trait:

Inscription

Benefits:

Possibility to create merchant orders with Draenor Merchant Order. Combining two of the same partial receipts will creater either Merchant Order or Large Merchant Order which can vendored for and respectively.

Follower(s):

Admiral Taylor (Spires of Arak)
Benjamin Gibb (Spires of Arak)

Tailoring Emporium

Related trait:

Tailoring

Benefits:

Chance to craft two battle standards:
- Fearsome Battle Standard: 8 yard AoE doing 5,000 damage every 3s for 1 min.
- Inspiring Battle Standard: 30% to maximum HP to allies within 8 yards for 1 min.(Alliance and Horde standards don't differ)

Follower(s):

Pleasure-Bot 8000 (Talador)

The Forge

Related trait:

Blacksmithing

Benefits:

Use of two buffs from the working follower:
- Song of the Anvil: No weapon or armor durability loss from use for 4 hours.
- Solace of the Forge: A chance to summon Guardian of the Forge to help you in combat while Draenor outdoor zones for 4 hours.

Follower(s):

Rulkan (Shadowmoon Valley)
Weaponsmith Na'Shra (Frostfire Ridge)

The Tannery

Related trait:

Leatherworking

Benefits:

A collection of tents which will provide you 10% to all stats for one hour if you stayed in tent for 10 seconds, the full list of tents. It takes 25 Raw Beast Hide to craft one tent.

Follower(s):

Shelly Hamby (Shadowmoon Valley)
Ka'la (Frostfire Ridge)

Barn

Related trait:

Skinning

Benefits:

No other benefits in addition to the work order bonus.

Follower(s):

Hulda Shadowblade (Spires of Arak) - Brewery outpost needed
Dark Ranger Velonara (Spires of Arak) - Brewery outpost needed
Goldmane the Skinner (Nagrand)

Lumber Mill

Related trait:

Evergreen

Benefits:

Additional 10x Garrison Resources per work order (a total of 30 per work order).

Follower(s):

Phylarch the Evergreen (Garrison)

Note:Evergreenonly followerBarracks

Related trait:

Bodyguard

Benefits:

Access to bodyguards who will help you in combat in Draenor outdoor zones and offer special perks.

Follower(s):

Five for each faction, full list of them in the Bodyguards section.

Note:BodyguardFishing Shack

Related trait:

Angler

Benefits:

Allows to catch Lunkers without a bait. Lunkers can be turned in for Nat's Lucky Coin which are a currency for several fishing-related items sold by Nat.

Follower(s):

Nat Pagle (Garrison)

Note:Angleronly followerHerb Garden

Related trait:

Herbalism

Benefits:

Ability to also grow some certain herb instead of random herbs in your Herb Garden. The choice is made by talking to Naron Bloomthistle / Tarnon. Also, the follower must be assigned to the building before the daily node reset.

Follower(s):

Fiona (Shadowmoon Valley)
Shadow Hunter Rala (Frostfire Ridge)

Lunalfall Excavation / Frostwall Mines

Related trait:

Mining

Benefits:

No other benefits in addition to the work order bonus. Note: The trait tooltip states "Unlocks mining carts" but currently the carts come with level 2 Mine by default.

Follower(s):

Lantresor of the Blade (Nagrand)

Back to topLeveling and item levelUpgrade levelAll the followers in a mission will always get the base mission experienceany follower whose level is below the enemy level won't gain the full experience from the mission1,800 XP per order at follower level 100Fast LearnerExtra TrainingHearthstone ProEpic Mount90-9495-99615/630/645/660/675follower experience tablethanks to Kurogasa

Level:

XP needed:

Total XP:

400

(400)

800

(1,200)

1,200

(2,400)

1,600

(4,000)

2,000

(6,000)

3,000

(9,000)

3,500

(12,500)

4,000

(16,500)

5,400

(21,900)

100

6,000

(27,900)

60,000

(87,900)

Epic

120,000

(207,900)

Item levelweaponarmoritem level 600up to 675only in the Command Table viewitem levelthe averageCache of Highmaul TreasuresBlackrock Foundry Spoilsitem level 675 missionsif the follower's item level is below the enemy's item level

Balanced Weapon Enhancement

Striking Weapon Enhancement

Power Overrun Weapon Enhancement

War Ravaged Weaponry

Blackrock Weaponry

Goredrenched Weaponry

Draenic Weaponry

Sanketsu (sets weapon item level to 655)

Braced Armor Enhancement

Fortified Armor Enhancement

Heavily Reinforced Armor Enhancement

War Ravaged Armor Set

Blackrock Armor Set

Goredrenched Armor Set

Draenic Armor Set

Follower weaponry and armor sets (like Blackrock Weaponry) are acquired from the following sources:

Awarded occasionally from missions.
Acquired randomly from the level 2 or higher Dwarven Bunker / War Mill work orders (costs 20 Garrison Resources).

Follower weapon and armor enhancements (like Power Overrun Weapon Enhancement) are acquired from the following sources:

Looted from Salvage Crate / Large Crate of Salvage which are randomly received from successful level 95-100 missions if you have level 2 or 3 Salvage Yard.
Acquired randomly from the level 2 or higher Dwarven Bunker / War Mill work orders (costs 20 Garrison Resources).

It is also possible to obtain Weapon Enhancement Token and Armor Enhancement Token which can be any of the +3/6/9 weapon/armor item level items mentioned above. You can get these tokens from certain missions and they are also awarded from the level 3 Dwarven Bunker / War Mill daily quest Scrap Meltdown / Scrap Meltdown which requires 25 Iron Horde Scraps.

When you have raised follower item level to 650 or higher with at least ten followers in your account, you'll gain access to few item level catch up items. Draenic Weaponry and Draenic Armor Set are sold by Trader Araanda / Trader Darakk for in the Garrison Town Hall.

can't usemaximum item level675SanketsuFollower level and item level effects to missions

Level difference:

Item level difference: *

Impact on mission:

Normal experience gain
Abilities & Traits counter Threats
Bonus to mission success chance

Normal experience gain
Abilities & Traits counter Threats

- 1-2

- 1-14

Experience gain halved
Abilities & Traits counter Threats
Gradual penalty to mission success chance

-3 or less

-15 or less

10% experience gain
Abilities & Traits don't count
Most party buffs and such aren't active

Back to topBodyguardsand only themBodyguardassignedBarracks Level 2Draenor zonesbodyguards won't follow you into instances, scenarios or battlegroundsthey should prefer your current target thoughwhen a follower dies, it takes them an hour to resurrect at your barrackstheir level scales up automatically with the character levelnote that raising the follower item level doesn't affect to the bodyguard's damage outputlevel 2 or higher Barracksor kodoin your level rangenot indicated as "gray mobs"10 reputationcan't be increased with guild bannersThe TillersBodyguardTrusted BodyguardPersonal Wingmana personal mailboxa pocket summonerBodyguard list and their perks:

Name:

Zone:

Level 2 ability:

Level 3 perk:

Aeda Brightdawn

Talador

Summon Infernal

Summon a party/raid member

Defender Illona

Talador

Summon Guardian of Ancient Kings

Summon a party/raid member

Ashran

Spires of Arak

Portable command table

Spires of Arak

Gorgrond

Ashran

Bodyguard Miniaturization DeviceBarracks Level 2Garrison ResourcesBack to topAchievementsFilling the RanksDwarven BunkerWar Mill

Name:

Description:

A Rare Friend

Recruit a Rare follower.

An Epic Buddy

Recruit an Epic follower.

Follow the Leader

Recruit 5 followers.

Where You Go, They Will Follow

Recruit 10 followers.

Fearless Leader

Recruit 25 followers.

Commander

Recruit 40 followers.

Following Up

Raise a follower to level 100.

Raising the Bar

Raise 10 garrison followers to level 100.

Filling the Ranks

Raise 20 garrison followers to level 100.

My Item Level Is Higher than Yours

Raise a follower's item level to 625.

My Item Level Is Way Higher than Yours

Raise a follower's item level to 650.

Item Level Army

Raise 10 followers' item level to 650.

Item Level Force

Raise 20 followers' item level to 650.

Wingman

Become a Personal Wingman with one of your Barracks Bodyguards.

Wingmen

Become a Personal Wingman with all of your Barracks Bodyguards.

Back to topLunarfall Inn / Frostwall TavernLunarfall InnFrostwall TavernEach week you can hire one followerLysa SerionAkanjathreattraityou can't undo your decision after hitting the Choose Recruit buttonthis is probably a precaution to prevent players from rerolling the followers until they get the best resultrandom qualityeither uncommon or rareorThe Soulare exceptionSoulare of Andorhal/tiredWayfarer's Bonfire/praisePraise the LightBack to topFollowers from Draenor zonesGorgrond/Talador/Spires of ArakShadowmoon/Frosfirelevel 3 GarrisonDeluwin WhisperfieldNalya BattlehornAlliance followersHorde followersquicklistGoogle DocsBE WARNED THAT THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS!Alliance followersShadowmoon ValleyApprentice Artificer AndrenRangari ChelVindicator Onaala

Apprentice Artificer Andren - Level 90 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Friend of the Exarchs )
Default abilities and traits:
Heroic Leap - Ability, counters Danger Zones

Engineering - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Engineering Works

Notes:Elodor questlineChelOnaala

Artificer Romuul - Level 92 Holy Paladin
Obtained: From event ( Embaari Defense Crystal ), respawn time is currently ~9 minutes after killing the last mob
Default abilities and traits:
Rebuke - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

Jewelcrafting - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Gem Boutique

Notes:Romuul

Bruma Swiftstone - Level 90 Subtlety Rogue
Obtained: From garrison mission ( Killing the Corrupted )
Default abilities and traits:
Fan of Knives - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

Alchemy - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Alchemy Lab

Notes:Contract: Bruma Swiftstone

Daleera Moonfang - Level 90 Holy Priest
Obtained: From garrison mission ( Rangari Rescue )
Default abilities and traits:
Dispel Magic - Ability, counters Magic Debuff

One random trait

Notes:Contract: Daleera Moonfang

Fiona - Level 90 Holy Priest
Obtained: From quest (Gestating Genesaur )
Default abilities and traits:
Prayer of Healing - Ability, counters Group Damage

Herbalism - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Herb Garden

Notes:a subzone east from Socrethar's Rise

Qiana Moonshadow - Level 90 Guardian Druid
Obtained: From quest (Qiana Moonshadow )
Default abilities and traits:
Growl - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

One ramdom trait

Notes:

Rangari Chel - Level 90 Markmanship Hunter
Obtained: From quest (Friend of the Exarchs )
Default abilities and traits:
Multi-Shot - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

One random trait

Notes:Elodor questlineAndrenOnaala

Rulkan - Level 92 Enhancement Shaman
Obtained: From quest (Ancestor's Memory )
Default abilities and traits:
Hex - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

Blacksmithing - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Forge

Notes:Into TwilightRulkan

Shelly Hamby - Level 90 Subtlety Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Game of Thorns )
Default abilities and traits:
Sprint - Ability, counters Danger Zones

Leatherworking - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to The Tannery

Notes:Lost Lumberjacks

Vindicator Onaala - Level 90 Protection Paladin
Obtained: From quest (Friend of the Exarchs )
Default abilities and traits:
Cleanse - Ability, counters Magic Debuff

One random trait

Notes:Elodor questlineAndrenChel

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GorgrondHighpass Logging CampGlirinRangari KaalyaHighpass Sparring RingPitfighter VaandaamRangari Erdanii

Tormmok - Level 93 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (A Centurion Without a Cause )
Default abilities and traits:
Taunt - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:High Centurion Tormmok

Blook - Level 92 Fury Warrior
Obtained: From NPC ( Blook )
Default abilities and traits:
Recklessness - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Combat Experience - Permanent trait, grants a bonus to mission success chance

Notes:near Talador borderBlook

Glirin - Level 93 Survival Hunter
Obtained: From quest (Lumber, I Hardly Knew 'Er )
Default abilities and traits:
Feign Death - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

One random trait

Notes:TangleheartLogging Camp

Pitfighter Vaandaam - Level 93 Windwalker Monk
Obtained: From quest (The Fists of Vaandaam )
Default abilities and traits:
Provoke - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

One random trait

Notes:The Axe of Kor'gallSparring Ring

Rangari Erdanii - Level 94 Subtlety Rogue
Obtained: From quest (May I Be of Service? )
Default abilities and traits:
Sap - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

One random trait

Notes:Chains of IronSparring Ring

Rangari Kaalya - Level 93 Survival Hunter
Obtained: From quest (Service of Rangari Kaalya )
Default abilities and traits:
Counter Shot - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

One random trait

Notes:IyuLogging Camp

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TaladorArcane SanctumMagister SerenaArtillery TowerMiall

Defender Illona - Level 95 Protection Paladin
Obtained: From quest (Gatekeepers of Auchindoun )
Default abilities and traits:
Reckoning - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:Defender Illona

Ahm - Level 95 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Dying Wish )
Default abilities and traits:
Heroic Leap - Ability, counters Danger Zones

Enchanting - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Enchanter's Study

Notes:Ahm

Image of Archmage Vargoth - Level 100 Arcane Mage
Obtained: From quest (Temporal Juxtaposition ) - requires level 100
Default abilities and traits:
Counterspell - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

One random trait

Notes:bootshatringstaffZooti FizzlefuryMore information on the item locations

Magister Serena - Level 94 Frost Mage
Obtained: From quest (Joining the Ranks )
Default abilities and traits:
Counterspell - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

One random trait

Notes:Due Cause to CelebrateArcane Sanctum

Miall - Level 94 Fury Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Armor Up )
Default abilities and traits:
Shield Wall - Ability, counters Massive Strike

One random trait

Notes:The Only Way to TravelArtillery Tower

Pleasure-Bot 8000 - Level 94 Fury Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Clear! )
Default abilities and traits:
Recklessness - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Tailoring - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Tailoring Emporium

Notes:Torben Zapblast

Soulbinder Tuulani - Level 96 Shadow Priest
Obtained: From quest (Destination: Unknown )
Default abilities and traits:
Prayer of Healing - Ability, counters Group Damage (not for Shadow Priests, probably a bug)

One random trait

Notes:

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Spires of ArakBreweryHulda ShadowbladeSmuggler's DenZiri'ak

Leorajh - Level 97 Restoration Shaman
Obtained: From quest (Leorajh, the Enlightened )
Default abilities and traits:
Chain Heal - Ability, counters Group Damage

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:Leorajhfollower comments

Talonpriest Ishaal - Level 97 Shadow Priest
Obtained: From NPC ( Talonpriest Ishaal ) after completing Between Arak and a Hard Place
Default abilities and traits:
Dispel Magic - Ability, counters Magic Debuff

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:Talonpriest Ishaal

Admiral Taylor - Level 96 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Admiral Taylor )
Default abilities and traits:
Recklessness - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Inscription - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Scribe's Quarters

Notes:

Hulda Shadowblade - Level 96 Assassination Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Standing United )
Default abilities and traits:
Kick - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

Skinning - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Barn

Notes:No Time to WasteBrewery

Kimzee Pinchwhistle - Level 97 Combat Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Flame On )
Default abilities and traits:
Sprint - Ability, counters Danger Zones

Engineering - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Engineering Works

Notes:

Ziri'ak - Level 99 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From item ( Inactive Apexis Guardian )
Default abilities and traits:
Pummel - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

One random trait

Notes:Smuggler's DenHonest JimSmuggling Run!

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Nagrand

Abu'gar - Level 98 Blood Death Knight
Obtained: From quest (Abu'gar )
Default abilities and traits:
Dark Command - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

One random trait

Notes:Abu'garAbu'Gar's Favorite LureAbu'Gar's Finest ReelAbu'Gar's Vitalityfrom Nagrandbefore

Goldmane the Skinner - Level 100 Assassination Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Feline Friends Forever )
Default abilities and traits:
Sprint- Ability, counters Danger Zones

Skinning - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Barn

Notes:Bolkar the Cruel

Lantresor of the Blade - Level 99 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Challenge of the Masters )
Default abilities and traits:
Heroic Leap- Ability, counters Danger Zones

Mining - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Mine

Notes:

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Frostfire Ridge

Dagg - Level 90 Subtlety Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Services of Dagg ) after freeing Dagg few times
Default abilities and traits:
Sap - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

One random trait

Notes:from Grom'garfrom Daggermaw Ravinethe order doesn't matterAshran

Dawnseeker Rukaryx - Level 100 Balance Druid
Obtained: From Dawn-Seeker Krek for and 5,000 Apexis Crystal
Default abilities and traits:
Hurricane - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

Two random traits

Notes:

Delvar Ironfist - Level 91 Unholy Death Knight
Obtained: From quest (A Surly Dwarf )
Default abilities and traits:
Bone Shield - Ability, counters Massive Strike

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:

Fen Tao - Level 90 Mistweaver Monk
Obtained: From NPC ( Fen Tao )
Default abilities and traits:
Detox- Ability, counters Magic Debuff

One random trait

Notes:Back to top Horde followersFrostfire RidgeGreatmother GeyahKal'gor the HonorableLokra

Dagg - Level 90 Subtlety Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Services of Dagg ) after freeing Dagg few times
Default abilities and traits:
Sap - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

One random trait

Notes:from Grom'garfrom Daggermaw Ravinethe order doesn't matter

Greatmother Geyah - Level 90 Restoration Shaman
Obtained: From quest (The Battle of Thunder Pass )
Default abilities and traits:
Purify Spirit - Ability, counters Magic Debuff

One random trait

Notes:Kal'gorLokraThe Frostwolves Stand Ready

Gronnstalker Rokash - Level 92 Survival Hunter
Obtained: From quest (Only the Winner )
Default abilities and traits:
Freezing Trap - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

One random trait

Notes:Gronnstalker Rokash

Ka'la - Level 90 Subtlety Rogue
Obtained: From garrison mission ( Gronnlings Abound )
Default abilities and traits:
Evasion - Ability, counters Massive Strike

Leatherworking - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to The Tannery

Notes:Contract: Ka'la of the Frostwolves

Kal'gor the Honorable - Level 90 Elemental Shaman
Obtained: From quest (The Battle of Thunder Pass )
Default abilities and traits:
Chain Lightning - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

One random trait

Notes:GeyahLokraThe Frostwolves Stand Ready

Lokra - Level 90 Enhancement Shaman
Obtained: From quest (The Battle of Thunder Pass )
Default abilities and traits:
Ghost Wolf - Ability, counters Danger Zones

One random trait

Notes:GeyahKal'gorThe Frostwolves Stand Ready

Mulverick - Level 90 Markmanship Hunter
Obtained: From quest (Mulverick's Plight )
Default abilities and traits:
Kick - Ability, counters Powerful Spell (a rogue ability, probably a bug)

Alchemy - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Alchemy Lab

Notes:Last StepsGuse

Olin Umberhide - Level 90 Protection Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Winds of Change )
Default abilities and traits:
Taunt - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

Jewelcrafting - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Gem Boutique

Notes:

Shadow Hunter Rala - Level 90 Survival Hunter
Obtained: From quest (The Real Prey )
Default abilities and traits:
Rapid Fire - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Herbalism - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Herb Garden

Notes:Shadow Hunter Rala

Ulna Thresher - Level 90 Holy Priest
Obtained: From garrison mission ( Stonefury Rescue )
Default abilities and traits:
Dispel Magic - Ability, counters Magic Debuff

One random trait

Notes:Contract: Ulna Thresher

Weaponsmith Na'Shral - Level 92 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Smeltcraft )
Default abilities and traits:
Recklessness - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Blacksmithing - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the The Forge

Notes:Initiate Na'Shra

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GorgrondLumber MillPenny ClobberbottomKaz the ShriekerSparring ArenaBrutoSpirit of Bony Xuk

Tormmok - Level 93 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (A Centurion Without a Cause )
Default abilities and traits:
Taunt - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:High Centurion Tormmok

Blook - Level 92 Fury Warrior
Obtained: From NPC ( Blook )
Default abilities and traits:
Recklessness - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Combat Experience - Permanent trait, grants a bonus to mission success chance

Notes:near Talador borderBlook

Bruto - Level 93 Windwalker Monk
Obtained: From quest (The Interest of Bruto )
Default abilities and traits:
Provoke - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

One random trait

Notes:The Axe of Kor'gallSparring Arena

Kaz the Shrieker - Level 93 Elemental Shaman
Obtained: From quest (Kaz the Shrieker )
Default abilities and traits:
Hex - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

One random trait

Notes:IyuLumber Mill

Penny Clobberbottom - Level 93 Survival Hunter
Obtained: From quest (Penny For Your Thoughts )
Default abilities and traits:
Deterrence - Ability, counters Massive Strike

One random trait

Notes:TangleheartLumber Mill

Spirit of Bony Xuk - Level 94 Subtlety Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Get the Xuk Outta Here! )
Default abilities and traits:
Sap - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

One random trait

Notes:Chains of IronSparring Arena

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TaladorArcane SanctumMagister KrelasVol'jin's ArsenalMorketh Bladehowl

Aeda Brightdawn - Level 95 Demonology Warlock
Obtained: From quest (Gatekeepers of Auchindoun )
Default abilities and traits:
Metamorphosis - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:Aeda Brightdawn

Ahm - Level 95 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Dying Wish )
Default abilities and traits:
Heroic Leap - Ability, counters Danger Zones

Enchanting - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Enchanter's Study

Notes:Ahm

One random trait

Notes:bootshatringstaffZooti FizzlefuryMore information on the item locations

Magister Krelas - Level 94 Fire Mage
Obtained: From quest (Joining the Ranks )
Default abilities and traits:
Counterspell - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

One random trait

Notes:Due Cause to CelebrateArcane Sanctum

Morketh Bladehowl - Level 94 Fury Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Armor Up )
Default abilities and traits:
Shield Wall - Ability, counters Massive Strike

One random trait

Notes:The Only Way to TravelVol'jin's Arsenal

Pleasure-Bot 8000 - Level 94 Fury Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Clear! )
Default abilities and traits:
Recklessness - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Tailoring - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Tailoring Emporium

Notes:Ziz Fizziks

Souldbinder Tuulani - Level 96 Shadow Priest
Obtained: From quest (Destination: Unknown )
Default abilities and traits:
Prayer of Healing - Ability, counters Group Damage (not for Shadow Priests, probably a bug)

One random trait

Notes:

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Spires of ArakHearthfire TavernDark Ranger VelonaraSmuggler's DenZiri'ak

Leorajh - Level 97 Restoration Shaman
Obtained: From quest (Leorajh, the Enlightened )
Default abilities and traits:
Chain Heal - Ability, counters Group Damage

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:Leorajhfollower comments

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:Talonpriest Ishaal

Benjamin Gibb - Level 96 Unholy Death Knight
Obtained: From quest (Three Feet Under )
Default abilities and traits:
Death and Decay - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

Inscription - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Scribe's Quarters

Notes:Benjamin

Dark Ranger Velonara - Level 96 Marksmanship Hunter
Obtained: From quest (Standing United )
Default abilities and traits:
Counter Shot - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

Skinning - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Barn

Notes:No Time to WasteHearthfire Tavern

Kimzee Pinchwhistle - Level 97 Combat Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Flame On )
Default abilities and traits:
Sprint - Ability, counters Danger Zones

Engineering - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Engineering Works

Notes:

Ziri'ak - Level 99 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From item ( Inactive Apexis Guardian )
Default abilities and traits:
Pummel - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

One random trait

Notes:Smuggler's DenLinny "The Skinny" LeadpocketsSmuggling Run!

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Nagrand

Abu'gar - Level 98 Blood Death Knight
Obtained: From quest (Abu'gar )
Default abilities and traits:
Dark Command - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

One random trait

Notes:Abu'garAbu'Gar's Favorite LureAbu'Gar's Finest ReelAbu'Gar's Vitalityfrom Nagrandbefore

Goldmane the Skinner - Level 100 Assassination Rogue
Obtained: From quest (Feline Friends Forever )
Default abilities and traits:
Sprint- Ability, counters Danger Zones

Skinning - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Barn

Notes:Bolkar the Cruel

Lantresor of the Blade - Level 99 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From quest (Challenge of the Masters )
Default abilities and traits:
Heroic Leap- Ability, counters Danger Zones

Mining - Trait, allows this follower to be assigned to the Mine

Notes:

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Ashran

Dawnseeker Rukaryx - Level 100 Balance Druid
Obtained: From Dawn-Seeker Alkset for and 5,000 Apexis Crystal
Default abilities and traits:
Hurricane - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

Two random traits

Notes:

Vivianne - Level 91 Fire Mage
Obtained: From quest (Burning Beauty )
Default abilities and traits:
Blizzard - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

Bodyguard - Permanent trait, accompanies you in Draenor when assigned to a level 2 or 3 barracks

One random trait

Notes:

Fen Tao - Level 90 Mistweaver Monk
Obtained: From NPC ( Fen Tao )
Default abilities and traits:
Detox- Ability, counters Magic Debuff

One random trait

Notes:Back to topFollowers from other sources

Aknor Steelbringer - Level 100 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From achievement ( The Steel Has Been Brought ) in Blackrock Foundry
Default abilities and traits:
Cleave - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

One random ability

Three random traits

Notes:Flamebender Ka'graz

Ariok - Level 100 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From achievement ( A Race Against Slime ) in Hellfire Citadel
Default abilities and traits:
Brute - Permanent trait, greatly increases success chance when on a mission alone

Two random abilities

Two random traits

Notes:Kilrogg Deadeye

Croman - Level 100 Retribution Paladin
Obtained: From achievement ( Come With Me If You Want to Live ) in Bloodmaul Slag Mines
Default abilities and traits:
Divine Shield - Ability, counters Massive Strike

One random ability

Three random traits

Notes:Gug'rokk

Leeroy Jenkins - Level 100 Retribution Paladin
Obtained: From achievement ( Leeeeeeeeeeeeeroy...? ) in Upper Blackrock Spire
Default abilities and traits:
Divine Storm - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

One random ability

Three random traits

Notes:

Harrison Jones - Level 100 Sublety Rogue
Obtained: From achievement ( Don't Call Me Junior / Don't Call Me Junior )
Default abilities and traits:
Mentor - Permanent trait, accompanying followers gain this follower's combat effectiveness

Extreme Scavenger - Trait, increases the garrison resources gained from a mission by 200%

One random ability

Notes:Master Relic Hunter

Talon Guard Kurekk - Level 100 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From achievement ( Mantle of the Talon King )
Default abilities and traits:
Cleave - Ability, counters Minion Swarms

Two random traits

Notes:Terokk's LegacySpires of ArakArakkoa Outcasts

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Garona Halforcen - Level 100 Assassination Rogue
Obtained: From quest (An Inside Job )
Default abilities and traits:
Master Assassin - Permanent trait, greatly increases success chance against all targets

Two random abilities

Two random traits

Notes:item level 630

Millhouse Manastorm - Level 100 Arcane Mage
Obtained: From quest (For The Children! ) in Upper Blackrock Spire - requires Lunarfall Inn / Frostwall Tavern
Default abilities and traits:
Polymorph - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

One random ability

Three random traits

Notes:

Oronok Torn-heart - Level 100 Demonology Warlock
Obtained: From quest (The Cipher of Damnation )
Default abilities and traits:
Demonic Knowledge - Permanent trait, grants a large bonus to mission success chance

Two random abilities

Two random traits

Notes:Garrison Campaign: The Warlock

Nat Pagle - Level 100 Markmanship Hunter
Obtained: From quest (A True Draenor Angler ) - requires level 3 Fishing Shack and Draenor Angler
Default abilities and traits:
Freezing Trap - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

Angler - Permanent trait, counters Swamp, also allows to catch lunkers without bait when fishing

One random trait

Notes:FishingDraenor Anglerlevel 3 Fishing Shack plans

Phylarch the Evergreen - Level 100 Restoration Druid
Obtained: From lumbering - requires Level 3 Lumber Mill which Upgrading the Mill unlocks
Default abilities and traits:
Entangling Roots - Ability, counters Deadly Minions

Evergreen - Permanent trait, counters Swamp, also allows this follower to be assigned to the Lumber Mill

One random trait

Notes:Large Timber

Cacklebone - Level 100 Restoration Shaman
Obtained: From Kil'rip for - requires Revered with Laughing Skull Orcs and level 2 Trading Post
Default abilities and traits:
Chain Heal - Ability, counters Group Damage

Two random traits

Notes:

Vindicator Heluun - Level 100 Holy Paladin
Obtained: From Maaria for - requires Revered with Sha'tari Defense and level 2 Trading Post
Default abilities and traits:
Holy Radiance - Ability, counters Group Damage

Two random traits

Notes:

Thisalee Crow / Choluna - / Level 100 Feral Druid
Obtained: From quest ( Primal Fury / Primal Fury )
Default abilities and traits:
Growl - Ability, counters Wild Aggression

One random trait

Notes:

Weldon Barov / Alexi Barov - / Level 95 Assassination Rogue
Obtained: From lumbering - requires Lumber Mill Level 1
Default abilities and traits:
Sprint - Ability, counters Danger Zones

One random trait

Notes:

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Meatball - Level 100 Fury Warrior
Obtained: From Brawler's Guild rank 5
Default abilities and traits:
Recklessness - Ability, counters Timed Battle

One random ability

Three random traits

Notes:

Cleric Maluuf - Level 100 Holy Priest
Obtained: From Vindicator Nuurem for - requires Revered with Council of Exarchs
Default abilities and traits:
Prayer of Healing - Ability, counters Group Damage

Two random traits

Notes:

Dowser Bigspark - Level 100 Holy Priest
Obtained: From Vindicator Krethos for - requires Honored with Hand of the Prophet
Default abilities and traits:
Greasemonkey - Trait, increases the oil gained from a mission by 100%.

One random ability

One random trait

Notes:item level 645

Dowser Goodwell - Level 100 Holy Priest
Obtained: From Shadow Hunter Denjai for - requires Honored with Vol'jin's Headhunters
Default abilities and traits:
Greasemonkey - Trait, increases the oil gained from a mission by 100%.

One random ability

One random trait

Notes:item level 645

Karg Bloodfury - Level 100 Arms Warrior
Obtained: From Beska Redtusk for - requires Revered with Frostwolf Orcs
Default abilities and traits:
Pummel - Ability, counters Powerful Spell

Two random traits

Notes:

Pallas - Level 100 Combat Rogue
Obtained: From Z'tenga the Walker for 100 Blackfang Claw - requires Honored with The Saberstalkers
Default abilities and traits:
Apex Predator - Permanent trait, counters severals threats.

One random ability

One random trait

Notes:item level 645

Professor Felblast - Level 100 Destruction Warlock
Obtained: From Gazrix Gearlock / Mimi Wizzlebub for - requires Revered with Steamwheedle Preservation Society
Default abilities and traits:
Metamorphosis - Ability, counters Timed Battle

Two random traits

Notes:

Solar Priest Vayx - Level 100 Fire Mage
Obtained: From Dawn-Seeker Krisek for 1,000 Apexis Crystal - requires Honored with Order of the Awakened
Default abilities and traits:
Apexis Attenuation - Permanent trait, increases the Apexis Crystals gained from a mission by 100%.

One random ability

One random trait

Notes:item level 645

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Back to topItems for followersexcept ContractsHow to use the items

Item:

Use:

Source:

Follower Retraining Certificate

Rerolls follower's abilities and non-permanent traits

Reward from certain missions

Follower Ability Retraining Manual

Rerolls follower's abilities

Purchased from Sergeant Crowler / Sergeant Grimjaw in level 3 Garrisons for 1,000 Garrison Resources

Follower Trait Retraining Guide

Rerolls follower's traits

Purchased from Sergeant Crowler / Sergeant Grimjaw in level 3 Garrisons for 1,000 Garrison Resources

Follower Retraining Scroll Case

Contains Follower Ability Retraining Manual, Follower Trait Retraining Guide or Follower Retraining Certificate

Reward from a rare mission: Lessons of the Blade

Hearthstone Strategy Guide *

Teaches Hearthstone Pro to a follower

Reward from a rare mission: Hearthstone Tournament / Hearthstone Tournament

Supreme Manual of Dance *

Teaches Dancer to a follower

Reward from a rare mission: The Dance Studio

Winning with Wildlings *

Teaches Wildling to a follower

Reward from a rare mission: Summer is Here

Grease Monkey Guide *

Teaches Mechano Affictionado to a follower

Reward from a rare mission: You, Robot

Guide to Arakkoa Relations *

Teaches Bird Watcher to a follower

Reward from a rare mission: Outcast Relations

Ogre Buddy Handbook *

Teaches Ogre Buddy to a follower

Reward from a rare mission: Ring of Cooperation

Sun-touched Feather of Rukhmar *

Teaches Speed of Light to a follower

Reward from a mission:

Item:

Use:

Source:

Balanced Weapon Enhancement

Adds 3 to weapon item level

Acquired randomly from level 2 or higher Salvage Yard Level 2 crates, Salvage Crate and Large Crate of Salvage
Looted occasionally from level 2 or higher Dwarven Bunker / War Mill work orders, placing one order costs 20 Garrison Resources

Striking Weapon Enhancement

Adds 6 to weapon item level

Power Overrun Weapon Enhancement

Adds 9 to weapon item level

Braced Armor Enhancement

Adds 3 to armor item level

Fortified Armor Enhancement

Adds 6 to armor item level

Heavily Reinforced Armor Enhancement

Adds 9 to armor item level

War Ravaged Weaponry

Sets weapon item level to 615

Obtained from certain missions
Looted occasionally from level 2 or higher Dwarven Bunker / War Mill work orders, placing one order costs 20 Garrison Resources

Blackrock Weaponry

Sets weapon item level to 630

Goredrenched Weaponry

Sets weapon item level to 645

War Ravaged Armor Set

Sets armor item level to 615

Blackrock Armor Set

Sets armor item level to 630

Goredrenched Armor Set

Sets armor item level to 645

Draenic Weaponry

Sets weapon item level to 645

Bought from Trader Araanda / Trader Darakk for AFTER the player has at least ten followers at item level 650 or higher on their account.

Draenic Armor Set

Sets armor item level to 645

Weapon Enhancement Token

Random weapon enhancement of those above

Obtained from certain missions
Awarded from level 3 Dwarven Bunker / War Mill daily quest Scrap Meltdown which requires 25 Iron Horde Scraps

Armor Enhancement Token

Random armor enhancement of those above

Frozen Arms of a Hero

Increases total item level by 50

Reward from a rare mission: Blizzard Convention.

Sanketsu

Sets weapon item level to 655

Rewarded from Sanketsu, The Burning Blade / Sanketsu, The Burning Blade which is unlocked after killing Azura Bladefury during the last questline of the garrison campaign

Item:

Use:

Source:

The Blademaster's Necklace

Upgrades a follower to epic-quality

Rewarded from Primal Fury / Primal Fury which is the last questline in the Garrison campaign

Tome of Knowledge

Gives a follower 2,000 XP

Reward from a mission:

Bodyguard Miniaturization Device

Miniaturizes bodyguard for 1 hour

Bought from Barracks Level 2 for 250 Garrison Resources

Back to topFollower Charts

The following charts provide some general trends on what types of followers Wowhead users with Profiles like to collect.

Number of followers with Scavenger:

Number of followers with Extreme Scavenger:

Number of followers with Greasemonkey:

Most popular followers at ilvl 675:

About this guideSpecial thanks toKurogasaKeyannDraejinBlotnadiI can't post there myself because I'm in the EUKollaniewatsoniousWowhead staffFinal update on:8th of August, 2016 (Legion 7.0.3, build 22345)Back to topDaggApprentice Artificer Andren / Kal'gor the HonorableArtificer Romuul / Weaponsmith Na'ShraBruma Swiftstone / Ka'laDaleera Moonfang / Ulna ThresherFiona / Shadow Hunter RalaQiana Moonshadow / Olin UmberhideRangari Chel / LokraRulkan / Gronnstalker RokashShelly Hamby / MulverickVindicator Onaala / Greatmother GeyahTormmokBlookGlirin / Penny ClobberbottomPitfighter Vaandaam / BrutoRangari Erdanii / Spirit of Bony XukRangari Kaalya / Kaz the ShriekerDefender Illona / Aeda BrightdawnAhmImage of Archmage VargothMagister Serena / Magister KrelasMiall / Morketh BladehowlPleasure-Bot 8000Soulbinder TuulaniLeorajhTalonpriest IshaalAdmiral Taylor / Benjamin GibbHulda Shadowblade / Dark Ranger VelonaraKimzee PinchwhistleZiri'akAbu'garGoldmane the SkinnerLantresor of the BladeDelvar Ironfist / VivianneAknor SteelbringerCromanLeeroy JenkinsTalon Guard KurekkMillhouse ManastormNat PaglePhylarch the EvergreenVindicator Heluun / CackleboneThisalee Crow / CholunaWeldon Barov / Alexi BarovCleric Maluuf / Karg BloodfuryDawnseeker RukaryxMeatballProfessor Felblast

Comments

Comment by persath

Great work mate, hope you keep it up to date all the way to live.

Comment by cordell9

Awesome guide, very in depth for those not in the beta.

I was wondering about the quality. Are you able to drop followers and get them again if you want to try for only rares for example? Or do you only get one chance at it since those followers come from quests etc?

Can you dump the quest and try again before accepting the follower?

also you have one small typo

"Traits can also affect the mission success change as each mission "
I think this should be "chance" not "change"
Thanks again

Comment by Lupin3rd

Really nice work, it answer almost all of my questions...
the rest i will discover when the game will go live :)

Comment by Tritox

Update on 19.9.2014:

Quite big quality and trait revamp occured in the latest beta build:

Several rare quality followers got demoted to uncommon quality and Millhouse is now the only fixed epic follower
Every follower with Bodyguard is now rare quality
A fixed profession trait was assigned to many followers
Few fixed follower abilities were swapped to another

There are now much less anomalies around when it comes to the ability/trait gain defined by the follower quality. I've updated most of the changes already but I'm still going to doublecheck few things later today.

Comment by Abelius

Blizzard is like Microsoft...: it copies all that works for other people (SWTOR). :-D

A good feature nevertheless.

Comment by Tech23

I haven't gotten a beta key yet so this really scratched the itch for wanting to play! Great job, keep it up :D.

Comment by Tritox

Update on 23.9.2014:

Latest beta build (18922) came with some changes:

Some ability/trait reshuffling again, like lots of predefined profession traits were removed from followers
Abilities/traits which exceeded the quality definitions were removed from all followers
The follower Roona (A) / Fiona (H) was removed (she still exists though on my follower list which is probably just a glitch)
Artificer Romuul (A) can now be acquired properly

All the changes above are updated to the guide. I updated the quality part a bit as there are no followers anymore with abnormal skill sets. I also noticed if the follower's item level is too low when compared with the enemy's, the follower doesn't contribute to missions success rate, just like when a follower is low-level.

Comment by Chrisj1964

I don't know if they have removed Pleasure-Bot 8000 as a horde follower but as I stand in front of where the quest giver, Toren Zapblast, should be I only find 2 Zapblast Bots which are attackable for me. Neither the quest giver nor Pleasure-Bot 8000 are visible to me. I did this on my alliance yesterday so I know the quest still exists. I am thinking maybe they changed the faction to alliance only.

I do want to thank the author of this guide as I think it is a wonderful preview. I truly enjoy the follower missions and have relied on this guide to help me find some of the more allusive followers.

Comment by 319261

Grats on your really complete and in-depth guide.

Comment by Teryx

A fantastic guide!

Anyone know if the Dwarfen Bunker/War Mill bonus for increased quality rewards also affects followers?

Comment by Koterulezz

Either guide information about Lumber Mill follower is incorrect or there's bug in the game. Now Lumber Mill provides total 30 resources per order with Phylarch attached, not "Additional 30x Garrison Resources per work order" = 50 resources, as stated in the guide. Or maybe that part needs rephrasing in the guide.

Comment by sushibar

As of 10/20/14, Nat Pagle's recruitment is still broken on Horde side. I turned in the lava catfish quest, and have seen no new quests related to getting Nat after a week. The only quests the fishing shack NPC offers are the standard daily ones.

Comment by Buzdad

Good luck guys. I'm done. This is like studying for finals. Listen: I built a character around Engineering and Blacksmithing. Burned the sockets and Synapse springs. 20 K in gold and a ton of time. Gonna happen again -- a lot . Have fun.

Comment by Marama

Thanks for the guide! This is awesome.

One minor bit of pedantry:

"There is no hard cap on the follower limit, but currently there is a soft cap of 20 active followers . . ."

That's not a soft cap, that's just a cap. A soft cap means that the number can be exceeded, but at diminishing returns. The term wouldn't really apply in this context.

Comment by ArabornGS

Something is wrong here. Cant find any Blood elf paladin follower.

should i start crying.

or would they be random generate in the tavern?

Comment by Skaferret

Notes: Getting Meatball is simple, just get rank 5 in Brawler's Guild! Oh, your rank is reseted back to 1 in WoD.

This guide is well written and the proofreading was outstanding. Then I saw this, and couldn't help but chuckle. Hahah

Comment by Azardea

Is it possible to recruit Dark Ranger Velonara if you built the Smuggler's Den first, but then switch to the Brewery? Because otherwise I just wasted 10k...

Comment by Sheiabah

Excellent and comprehensive guide, thank you so much for taking the time to write it, still useful in Live WoD.

Comment by cordell9

I've been looking all over for this, thanks

Now I just need to put it into google docs format to quickly lookup certain counters

Comment by don1010220

Fantastic guide got a question though....in gorgrond if I did the Lumber Mill first and finished the quest line can i go back swap to the gladiator stadium and get the other 2 followers?

Comment by Broloth

Amazing

Comment by 1399656

Great and in-depth guide.

Comment by Ledafux

Amazing thankx for the guide :)

Comment by Nahuel1991

awesome guide, many thanks

Comment by Smakababy

Thank you for the guide! Some of these followers require a lot of planning :P

Comment by Jemiide

Am i unbelievably out of luck or is something broken because I've got 23 followers and not a single one is epic. Most people from guild have 2-3 epic ones. I topdecked few guys a few times but i think i didn't insult Rngsus.

Comment by 1400057

This helped me out so much! Thank you for this very comprehensive breakdown. :)

Comment by czepcio

Gonna catch 'em all?

Comment by erafune

Hello!

You seem to be missing Fishing in the "Trait benefits from garrison building assignment" portion.
Great guide!

Comment by 784215

Question I got, perhaps I missed it, but would like to confirm.

If a follower is on level 93 for arguments sake and is placed in a building like the Forge, can he still go on missions? And if he can, does he still gain exp?

Thanks

Comment by Fizz281

Wish I could go on the missions in place of a follower!

Comment by Elaszunne

Thank you for the great guides, Wowhead is truly the best place for the latest comprehensive guides.

Comment by ZlinacoCo

Thanks for the guide! I'm just going for Jenkins. My army can wait, but I'll get chicken.

Comment by sunin6

Grats on your really complete and in-depth guide.

Comment by Loupak

One thing that i havent still found answer for. Are active followers the only ones that are hanging out in Garrison? Or are even the deactivated followers in my garrison? I hope i can prevent some followers from being in my Garrison, because i dont want to have some followers to be in my Garrison.

Comment by 355032

i can't find akanja in my garrison to find new followers ... is that a bug?

Comment by stpaul

When is follower profession bonus checked to yield more resources from WOs? Should be assigned to the building all the time or only when I place the work order, i.e. can I send the follower to a mission after WOs are placed to level him without loosing profession traits benefits?

Comment by Ekcim

Does a follower's level and/or quality matter when assigned to work in a building?

Comment by matheus314

Simply amazing guide. I'm totally bookmarking this so I can get all followers!

Comment by saphyron

changes to experience towards followers in regards to their level

http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/15270569154

3 levels and below now grants 10% of the experience.

Comment by SpakyTwo

"requires level 2 or higher Barracks which in turn is unlocked after the player reaches level 100." This is incorrect.

You get Comprehensive Outpost Construction Guide from several quests in Talador and Nagrand which allow you to upgrade you barraks to level at like 94.

It is possible on group missions for one follow to succeed and one to fail. Which means the mission fails.

Comment by DomGF

Got Milhouse today, best follower ever? :D If only he had the bodyguard trait! xD

Comment by finz

This statement should be clarified since by definition to have a bodyguard you are level 100 and no longer gain experience: "When killing enemies that yield experience with your bodyguard, the follower will gain 10 reputation towards their personal reputation, kind of like The Tillers NPCs. At the base reputation level (Bodyguard) follower uses basic abilities typical to their class. "

Is this just kills that would normally grant xp (i.e.mobs that are not a grey level to you) result in reputation towards the bodyguards personal reputation?

Comment by 1392249

Gotta catch them all !

Comment by Agrilidan

Thank you for this great guide. This will make sure my Garrison is top notch!

Comment by archaicwonder

Great guide, helped me figure out where I'd like to go next as far as grabbing followers at cap!

Comment by Taenthl

I seriously love the new Followers addition, makes the game more enjoyable and fun!
This guide is amazing to collect the most special Followers for my Garrison :D

Comment by 953739

Be warned that the trait gained from this item will REPLACE the last trait of the follower it's used on!

I just used Hearthstone Strategy Guide on a follower with 2 traits and it replaced the first trait Epic Mount :(

Comment by Unchyu2

exactly what i was looking for

Comment by cjane

Oh my, Barov family, Leeroy Jenkins, greatest Azeroth angler Nat Pagle, naughty mage Milhouse, Choluna, a personal dark ranger...
I wish I could have Koltira Deathweaver as a follower. Or, even better, a bodyguard (*sigh).

Thanks for the giude, it's great! Saves quite a lot of time.

Comment by angorashi

Awesome guide! I do feel it worth mentioning that your guild banner will -NOT- affect reputation gained with your bodyguards.

Comment by Tritox

I just wanted to drop by to say thank you to everyone who has read and commented/rated this guide!

The guide has gathered over million views in less than a week which makes me really dumbfounded. I wasn't expecting on anything in this magnitude. But screw the view count to be honest, the most important thing is that so many of you have found this guide useful and THAT'S what really counts here. :)

I'll keep on pushing updates as soon as something comes across that needs to be updated. Your comments have already contributed several updates to the guide so keep it up!

Comment by EpicTibbles

Amazing guide! Thanks. I really want to see a list of "best followers" so to speak as there is a 20 active limit (25 with upgrades). Be great to see what combos of 20/25 would be best to take on most missions with ease.

Comment by 166285

One bit of info I didn't see and was wondering about:

The guide states that there is a guaranteed 2x yield from assigning a lvl 100 follower to a crafting building. Does the quality (rare, epic) of that follower have any impact? I'm going to want to level those people to 100, but don't want to have to spend the extra time to get them to epic if it's of no consequence.

Comment by Runawaynow

Soulbinder Tuulani comes by default with Prayer of Healing even though she is a Shadow Priest. Could be a bug that she is listed as the wrong type (as I have not re-rolled her myself to see other abilities), but this conflicts with the currently listed follower abilities.

Comment by Ozzayel

Can anyone explain specifically how adding profession followers to buildings work.
When is the bonus applied?

Is it applied when you start the work order? (if so can you remove after and keep the bonus?)

Does the follower have to be active in the building for the entire duration of the work order? (if you take a one out for a quick mission and put them back before it ends do you still get the bonus yield?

Or is it applied when you pick up the completed order?

Any specific answers would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Comment by 1056284

It may be that chance to succeed in a mission (or kill all the mobs) is rolled per enemy in the encounter. If so, then facing three enemies at 50% is actually a 12.5% chance of success that you'll defeat all three.

UPDATE: It doesn't look like that is true. But thank you all for entertaining the thought!

See this forum topic for more info regarding success calculations: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/15354637640

~~Here's a table of percentages for easy reference (rounded up because I dislike looking at decimals):~~

Success Enemies
Chance 1 2 3

100 | 100 100 100
95 | 95 90 86
90 | 90 81 73
85 | 85 72 61
80 | 80 64 51
75 | 75 56 42
70 | 70 49 34
65 | 65 42 27
60 | 60 36 22
55 | 55 30 17
50 | 50 25 13

Great guide!

Comment by lowri

Hi all - This is about Friendship and how best to earn it with your follower.

I have been farming it for a little over 30 mins and am now 3/3 on my first follower, I do not know if this meant to be or if its an oversight from Blizzard.

In Talador there is a rare spider called Taladorantula located in Deathweb Hollow (entrance is at 58.1 , 86.1) South East of Auchindoun. To summon the rare you have to trample his baby spiders, for each one of these endless spiders you gain +10 rep with your follower, as said I do not if this is a bug or if this is ok to do but within a very short time you can lvl your follower friendship upto 3/3.

Hope that this might help some of you if your wanting to max everything out with your Garrison and have fun at all times. :)

NOTE - As of reset 21/11 Blizzard has put a stop to this.

Comment by 716877

Yessss.

Yeeeeesssss!

It's everything I need. Yesss...

Comment by 1403015

great guide as always ty wowhead

Comment by 1093687

I love the followers! My favorite part is the sending the minions on quests of their own.

Comment by 1403360

Awesome guide helped alot thanks :)

Comment by 1403676

Hello,

Let me start with, awesome guide!

I used it a lot to gather a few of my followers (I WILL DOMINATE THE WORLD ONE DAY).
I noticed that if you invite players to your garrison they can also use the followers that are stationed at the proffesion thingys.

I have Enchanting and Tailoring.

I upgraded those to level 2, after that I added 2 followers with the traits (1 for each). My friends can now visit my garrison and put an illusion enchant on their weapons for 5 dust. I believe this is not mentioned (yet) in the guide. Hope you take a look at it!

I do not know what the other professions do, but this is awesome.

Cheers!

Comment by Erelorial

A good place to farm "Guardian" rep is by unfreezing and killing the npcs around the Oru'kai's Scepter at The Cracking Plains, Frostfire Ridge (55;48). They respawn fast. Note: Hunter pet kills still block the loot, but grant the "Guardian" rep. So if you don't care for the loot, let your pet and Guardian kill the npc, though you can help with an attack here and there. :)

Comment by zids

Couple mistakes I've found in this otherwise perfect guide. Horde-side, Frostfire Ridge. Rulkan / Gronnstalker Rokash does not require Back to Bladespire Citadel, merely to get to him and he offers the quest. Shelly Hamby / Mulverick does not require Pool of Visions, it only requires Last Steps AND Fiona / Shadow Hunter Rala does not require We Be Needin' Supplies, again, it only requires getting to him.

Comment by Skyfist

To people looking to collect these followers post-launch, the addon TomTom provides coordinates and an on-screen GPS by use of the command /way Gorgrond XX, XX

(Replace Gorgrond with current zone name and X with coords)

I found it to be ridiculously useful and trivializes all those moments you can get lost around the countless twists and turns of Draenor ;)

Comment by cyanraider

what are the differences in bodyguard field performance and ability (not garrison missions) in relation to:

1. Grade >> Uncommon vs Rare vs Epic
2. LvL >> LvL 90 vs LvL 100
3. Item Level >> 600 vs 625
4. Rep >> rank 1 vs personal wingman

so for example, if the players are exactly the same, and they both equip the same bodyguard (for ex, vivienne) but one is a lvl 90, uncommon, with no rep and item level of 600, the other is a lvl 100, epic, personal wingman, with item level of 625. Are there any other differences (such as DPS or Hp) other than the personal wingman having 2 more extra skills, meteor and a garrison portal?

because i have a lvl 100 uncommon vivienne and was wondering if it was worth putting it through garrison missions to upgrade it to epic...

plz help

Comment by magicbus

I have a question for the Bodyguard section of the guide.

"When killing enemies in your level range with your bodyguard, the follower will gain 10 reputation"

I brought along my follower (Talonpriest Ishaal) with me to farm a bunch of 92's for Iron Horde Scraps. I'm level 100, and the portraits of the 92's were marked in green text. Even though these NPC's weren't near my level, and marked in green, I still gained 10 reputation with my bodyguard for each kill, even in large pulls.

So, my question is: Is this a bug that is yet to be fixed, or is the level range 90-100?

Comment by 50792

It should be noted you will only get offered missions who's level matches the levels of your followers active in your roster. Thus if you have only level 100 followers you will only be offered level 100 missions, which tend to be more lengthy. You may find it advantageous to keep a low level follower active on your roster so you get offered a wider range of missions, with the lower level ones being generally shorter and easier to complete if you do not have the appropriate counters.

Comment by billymm

wonderfull guide ty ;)

I see that with the bodyguard, their level scales to your toon level

Do followers gain xp if assigned to any of the prof buildings or do I need to level them to 100 first before assigning?

So if I assign a level 92 follower to a level 3 mine, will they level up on their own over time or will they always be level 92 until I pull them out & send them on missions

Comment by Shubi

Improve your work orders in Forge (for use by blacksmiths)

--> Blacksmithing Can reduce your durability damage and increase work order output when assigned to the Forge.
A follower with this trait can be assigned to work in the level 2 or higher Forge.

When working in the building, the building's work order yield is increased (affected by the follower level) and you are allowed the use of two special buffs which are gained by talking to the working follower:

Song of the Anvil- No weapon or armor durability loss from use for four hours
Solace of the Forge - A chance to summon Guardian of the Forge to help you in combat while Draenor outdoor zones for four hours

(Rulkan = only follower with Blacksmithing)

Before you can take Rulkan's quest to get her as a follower, you must go through the quest chain starting with Into Twilight, and eventually get Chasing Shadows which sends you up to Exile's Rise to meet Rulkan.
She will then give you the quest, Ancestor's Memory, which just has you hop down the cliff, go into the cave, and click the totem in back. She'll join you in the cave and show you a vision.
At the end, turn in the quest, and when you take the quest Rulkan, you get her as a follower.

(Na'Shra = only follower with Blacksmithing):

In Frostfire Ridge, Initiate Na'Shra (65,0; 39,5) in Gate of the Breakers offers Smeltcraft for you and after completing it, Weaponsmith Na'Shral joins your garrison.

I hope this will help you! :D

Comment by 1405567

Hey guys Quick guide to find them ---> http:// youtu.be/wkrKb1dETmM

Comment by Ajin

Questgiver for Pleasure-Bot 8000 is wrong for the horde side. It is Ziz Fizziks

Comment by Azshira88

I'd like to clarify for people of the Defender Iilona ability for the level 3 perk of teleportation - Guiding Light.

It acts EXACTLY like a lock portal. You ummon the stone with your follower by clicking a spell white/faded portal. Doing this summons the stone and lasts for approx 5mins. Once done ANYONE in your party/raid to use it summon people like a lock portal while the stone is active. So basically, you need to have another person there to summon others.

Hope this helps!

Comment by skid0

Quick Question: How do i get different rarity followers and how does it affect them? i've seen people with green pleasure bot and epic pleasure bot...

Comment by Ukifune

If I chose one of the 2 available outposts on each zone the followers from the other outpost will be unattainable? Isn't there a way to switch outposts or just get them?

Comment by jait

Basic quick guide to Bodyguard reputation farming to lv 3 in less than 30 minutes

Bodyguards are special followers that you can ask to assist you in the world of Draenor if you assign them to a lv 2 Barracks in your Garrison then talk to them at the Barracks.

Friendship
Each has 3 levels of Friendship, starting at lv 1.
At lv 2 they unlock a new spell.
At lv 3 they unlock a special trait such as letting you use your command table in the field or creating a warlock summon stone.

Personal Wingmen
There is the achievement under Garrison > Buildings, Wingmen, to become a personal wingman with all 5 of your Barracks bodyguards. Personal Wingman is achieved at friendship lv 3.
Reputation needed

Each level requires 10000 rep. Most kills will net you 10 rep. So it takes 1000 kills per level. Reputation buffs from special events affect the reputation gain. Pilgrim's Bounty Spirit of Sharing is one such buff. Battle Standard reputation buffs do not work.

With 10% buff, it is 910 kills a level.

Easy and quick farm spot
The easiest way I have found to get a level every 15 minutes with the reputation buff is from minion mobs. Their target select portrait has no background color. They first appeared in Mists of Pandaria.

The Stoneshard Grublings in Gorgrond, Overlook Ruins have a quick respawn. They are located by Cryme Brightblade, the Pet Tamer Master, east of BeastWatch.

Video of leveling Bodyguard to level 3 in less than 30 minutes

Make sure to clear out the entire spawn before you move to another. Sometimes the locations with 2 spawns will only trigger 1 at a time instead of 2. The Hive Queen spawn and the one near her is the best place to go back and forth, as long as all 4 spawn groups are spawning. Sometimes I will go do the west spawns when the spawning is messed up. They will be slow to repawn or not at all if someone is on top if their spawn point.

Comment by denseflea

Thank you for spending the time to put together this well thought out and extensive guide for Followers.

Cheers mate!

Comment by 1403231

You may want to add that how followers look changes with their ilvl - just got Karg to the 645 tier and now he has a super neat looking purple sword.

Comment by 1380061

Another Question!
When i upgraded my Cleric Maluufs weapon to 630 he actually got a staff. When i upgraded my Vindicator Heluuns weapon she got different shield and weapon. But when i upgraded weapon of Soulbinder Tuulani she didnt received a new one. She kept her mace. Any idea on how it works?

Comment by PriestVirikas

Another nice to know information might be, that you don't need to have your follower assigned during the whole 4h workorder duration to get a higher work order output.

I'm not totally sure right now, whether you need the follower assignment during
- creation of new work orders (with "follower bonus acitve" display)
or
- looting the work order crates

If one or both of these points is true you could sent your follower on missions AND getting more workorder output.

I also don't know whether this is intended and actually testing around with that.
Anyone already tested around with that?

Comment by deathemperor

thanks for the great guide. I have something to correct though:

shadow priest followers can't have Prayer of Healing unlike holy and discipline priest followers.

I do have a Soulbinder Tuulani who is a Shadow Priest and have Prayer of Healing.

http://imgur.com/2lL3UCl

Comment by Alcest

Very great guide, but a slight change for the mission success chance: "Party buffs and such aren't active". When they are red, MOST buffs/traits aren't active, but some still do work, such as Epic Mount and Scavenger.

Comment by Shirelin

A small correction in regards to Dagg:

You can actually do it in either order. In one instance, I did it at Grom'gar first, then back to Daggermaw Ravine. My latest toon, I did it in reverse and still got it.

Comment by Kahllen

I'm boycotting the Choluna/Thisalee quest out of anger for Blizzard not allowing Thisalee to be dual faction follower. Instead we get a cow. A literally cow. That doesn't enjoy getting stabby.

Comment by Ibarrai

Great guide! Thanks!

Comment by 1410284

The followers Follower: Greatmother Geyah, Follower: Kal'gor the Honorable, and Follower: Lokra come from The Frostwolves Stand Ready, but are listed as coming from The Battle of Thunder Pass in the guide.

Comment by Ghila

I am wondering, how long does it take for a mission to dissappear, if you do not send any followers on it? 3 days, 5 days, a week maybe? Please answer i still haven't got a 100 % sure answer
Thanks! :)

Comment by 1407437

If you talk to followers in your garrison, you can ask them to go on patrol with you (only on your garrisons ground). Is there any purpose for that option?

Comment by 275058

I've just made the dumb mistake to recruit a random follower from the inn just to see how this works. Now I can't get rid of him. I also can't deactivate him. I already have 22/25 "real" followers and several more waiting for me in Draenor. Will the follower from the inn disappear next week?

Comment by GullaDaPwna

I have to say the 100% output on garrison buildings at 100 is false, in the Mine I get 2 more per work order than if I had no follower working there. I only get "100%" output on my inscription building which is really just 1 more war paint than without a follower (1 without 2 with).

Comment by lynxie

One question. If I get a "green" follower with 1 ability.
And then level him up to 100 and the on to rare "Blue".
Will he then gain one more ability or whats the purpose of leveling them after 100?

Comment by 319261

I've been wondering for a while the effect that follower item level has on your followers.
I mean, sure, ilvl boosts your success rate in missions, but are there another benefits, for instance for your follower with Bodyguard ability in the outer world?

So tonight, I did some testing on the garrison dummy, with Talonpriest Ishaal:

first, I made a few attemps with 600/600 follower item level: after a couple million damage, the result was around 5850 dps
second, I upgraded Talonpriest Ishaal with a 630 weapon. I sent him to barracks, dismissed him from building, logged out and hired him again to make sure his ilvl would be refreshed by the game. Then I made new attemps with his newly 630/600 item level: result was still roughly the same, around 5850 dps

So, long story short, it seems that, sadly, follower item level does not do anything to your bodyguards performance in the outer world.

Comment by Murre95

It seems that followers have a pre-determined ability they receive when they're upgraded to epic. This could be very relevant information to include. I can start by contributing with that Kimzee Pinchwhistle also gets the Timed Battle counter as her second ability when she reaches epic quality. That is in addition to Danger Zones.

Also, Abu'Gar receives the counter to Minion Swarms when reaching epic, in addition to his counter to Wild Aggression.

Comment by brunokbcao

Be careful when you use Hearthstone Strategy Guide, because it replaces one of your traits. I learnt the hard way: lost my Epic Mount :(

Comment by gorggie

Hands down, one of if not the best guide I have seen on WoWHead!

I would like to know (if anyone has seen any information or knows) if when raising a bodyguard-follwers ilvl, does it impact their damage, survivability, healing, etc when accompanying you?

I saw in the guide that some of their visual aspects may change, I am hoping it has an impact on the before mentioned items as well. I have not run an add-on tracking damage but I am hoping someone has or will and reply here.

Again, outstanding guide and I hope to see you write more. I use this guide often and used it as a guide to track down followers in zones as I explored!

Comment by MyopicRhino

I did some analysis of follower abilities, and thought that others might find some of my observations useful. I almost exclusively play Horde, so that's what I focused on, but I included Alliance information as well for the sake of completeness.

For Horde, most threats are pretty well covered with follower abilities, with 6 of the 9 threats being countered by 5 more more followers. However, three threats are only countered by three followers each, and some of these become unavailable depending on the choices you make (which is why I'm sharing this info):

Group Damage is countered by Cacklebone, Soulbinder Tuulani, and Leorajh. Fortunately, these three are always available (although Cacklebone requires that you build the Trading Post, and get to revered).
Magic Debuff is countered by Ulna Thresher, Talonpriest Ishaal, and Greatmother Geyah. Ulna and Ishaal are always available, but Geyah is one of the three you have to choose from at the end of the Frostfire questline. I highly recommend picking her, because the abilities of the other two are pretty common.
Massive Strike is countered by Ka'la, Penny Clobberbottom, and Morketh Bladehowl. Ka'la is always available, but Penny and Morketh depend on your outpost choices in Gorgrond and Talador (the Lumber Mill and Vol'jin's Arsenal, respectively). The counter abilities of followers available from the alternative buildings are much more common.

Alliance only has two threat counters that are underrepresented:

Magic Debuff is countered by Daleera Moonfang, Talonpriest Ishaal, and Vindicator Onaala. Daleera and Ishaal are always available, but like Geyah, Onaala is one of the three choices you have at the end of the Shadowmoon questline.
Massive Strike is only countered by two followers available to Alliance: Delvar Ironfist, who is always available, and Miall, who is only available if you build the Artillery Tower in Talador.

Using the recruitment feature of the Inn helps mitigate this, but it's not a panacea because, at one follower per week, it takes time to fill any gaps, and there may be other abilities/traits you want to prioritize. You may also get lucky when followers get upgraded to epic, but that's not something you can depend on.

Hopefully people find this useful when making decisions.

Comment by Ironcloak

One point of clarification when it comes to the distribution of threat counters per class. Demonology and Affliction Warlocks, Arcane Mages, Balance and Feral Druids can get two abilities that counter Timed battle. I did not quite understand that from the chart but it is listed.

I just raised the Horde bodyguard lock follower to epic and she has Metamorphosis (which she started with) and she gained Summon Infernal which also counters Timed Battles.

Comment by Highone

About acquiring Talon Guard Kurekk;

"Notes: You need to do two things for this follower: complete Terokk's Legacy storyline in Talador and raise reputation with Arakkoa Outcasts to Exalted."

I believe Terokk's Legacy storyline is in Spires of Arak; not Talador.

Comment by Swarovsky

I have some troubles with missions even if I got my 25 followers, so I've made a little bit of analysis. Now, hear my warning - CHOOSE YOUR BUILDINGS CAREFULLY! If you made all questlines and took every possible follower you will end up with (for Alliance):
(Note: It's just pre-determined abilities! It you were lucky enough to get epic followers you will have different numbers.)
Counters...
Danger Zones
Total amount of followers: 6
Unable to miss: 5
Deadly Minions
Total amount of followers: 2
Unable to miss: 1
Group Damage
Total amount of followers: 3
Unable to miss: 3
Magic Debuff
Total amount of followers: 3
Unable to miss: 2
Massive Strike
Total amount of followers: 2
Unable to miss: 1
Minion Swarms
Total amount of followers: 2
Unable to miss: 1
Powerful Spell
Total amount of followers: 6
Unable to miss: 3
Timed Battle
Total amount of followers: 3
Unable to miss: 3
Wild aggression
Total amount of followers: 6
Unable to miss: 5

Same thing with the Horde;

By MyopicRhino (808 – 2·16) yesterday at midnight (Patch 6.0.3) 

I did some analysis of follower abilities, and thought that others might find some of my observations useful. I almost exclusively play Horde, so that's what I focused on, but I included Alliance information as well for the sake of completeness.

For Horde, most threats are pretty well covered with follower abilities, with 6 of the 9 threats being countered by 5 more more followers. However, three threats are only countered by three followers each, and some of these become unavailable depending on the choices you make (which is why I'm sharing this info):
◾Group Damage is countered by Cacklebone, Soulbinder Tuulani, and Leorajh. Fortunately, these three are always available (although Cacklebone requires that you build the Trading Post, and get to revered).

◾Magic Debuff is countered by Ulna Thresher, Talonpriest Ishaal, and Greatmother Geyah. Ulna and Ishaal are always available, but Geyah is one of the three you have to choose from at the end of the Frostfire questline. I highly recommend picking her, because the abilities of the other two are pretty common.

◾Massive Strike is countered by Ka'la, Penny Clobberbottom, and Morketh Bladehowl. Ka'la is always available, but Penny and Morketh depend on your outpost choices in Gorgrond and Talador (the Lumber Mill and Vol'jin's Arsenal, respectively). The counter abilities of followers available from the alternative buildings are much more common.

Alliance only has two threat counters that are underrepresented:
◾Magic Debuff is countered by Daleera Moonfang, Talonpriest Ishaal, and Vindicator Onaala. Daleera and Ishaal are always available, but like Geyah, Onaala is one of the three choices you have at the end of the Shadowmoon questline.

◾Massive Strike is only countered by two followers available to Alliance: Delvar Ironfist, who is always available, and Miall, who is only available if you build the Artillery Tower in Talador.

Using the recruitment feature of the Inn helps mitigate this, but it's not a panacea because, at one follower per week, it takes time to fill any gaps, and there may be other abilities/traits you want to prioritize. You may also get lucky when followers get upgraded to epic, but that's not something you can depend on.

Hopefully people find this useful when making decisions.
Last edited by MyopicRhino yesterday at 4:52 AM (Patch 6.0.3)

Comment by 87ggbranch

As far as I have seen the most threats you can get per mission is 6.
Also the most I have seen is 3 Enemies.
There are 9 different threats.

This results in following combinations of threats, but please correct me if I´m wrong( right=number of different threats):
123456 6
112345 5
111234 4
112234 4
112233 3
111223 3
111222 2

Now my question is: What is the minimum number of followers I need to solve:
1.All combinations of a 6-threat-mission.
2.All possible combinations

Comment by 1403231

"Note that level 95-99 missions continues to appear despite having all your active followers at level 100."

Has anyone checked if you still get low level missions if all including deactivated followers are lvl 100?

Comment by 1417609

I believe one of the most interesting secrets is there are 35 followers which come green from the inn who have guaranteed counters for each faction.

One follower for each class/spec and Soulare which is mentioned above. These guaranteed counters seem to ALWAYS be the second ability the follower gets, so you can recruit them from the inn with 2 guaranteed abilities(the one they show up with and the guaranteed counter).

This is especially useful when recruiting for traits like epic mount or burst of power. You go to the inn for one of those two, and one of these green followers shows up, then you know BOTH abilities and one good trait, meaning you know if they will be useful in the long run or not.

If you do not want to look through the followers to find out who they are, I made a google docs spreadsheet of class/spec potential counters and the 35 special green followers for alliance and horde. I am linking it below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cFxbHEgNyKPtDree5rJLGO62EQxCVzj58FKtHdon7kA/edit?usp=sharing

For verification, I recruited for epic mount and received Rin Starsong(one of the followers on the list). She didn't come with the claimed counter of Nature's Cure, I got her with Wild Growth. However, when I got her to epic, she did get Nature's Cure. Unlike every other follower you recruit along the way with guaranteed counters, these inn followers really do seem to get the counter as the SECOND ability, which makes the lack of RNG prediction invaluable.

I've been trying to confirm if the counters are 100% accurate recently, so if you have any feedback on the linked followers, please reply here so wowhead can get as much accurate information as possible.

I highly recommend using this information that wowhead has, which I compiled into a google doc spreadsheet(or wowhead's follower page) to your advantage to avoid as much RNG as possible.

Anyway, in regards to this guide, it is incredibly comprehensive. I am impressed.

Comment by 907324

I have one question. The followers that you buy for gold + apexis, can they get upgraded to epic when you read the contract or are they allways gonna be rare upon reading the contract?

Comment by Tirain

Should you like a guide to lead you through the quests and to find followers zone-by-zone, check out my Alliance Garrison Quick-Start Quest Guide!

It's primarily built to assist you in leading your alts through the most important quests for each zone, while obtaining as many followers as possible, thus, focused on leveling, it excludes Nagrand... but should get you the vast majority of the followers stated above. :-)

Comment by onceaponatime

just wanted to say thanks for the guide one thing I wanted to point out. You have dagg as a horde follower. I was able to pick him up as a alliance .I had to fight my way to him but he is now part of my group. If this has already been corrected I di apologize. Thanks again I was really a bit lost on this follower thing just wish I had seen it sooner !

Comment by 134364

Who in the hell writes these guides?

It's so incredibly thorough and complete. Every single question I had was answered in this mini-novel.

So very well done. I'd buy you guy(s) a case of beer if you lived near me! :P

Comment by 1403114

Minor typo: for Croman, it says his Divine Shield counters Danger Zones but it actually counters Massive Strike.
Otherwise, thanks for the great resource!

Comment by 1377766

I have Soulbinder Tuulani with Prayer of Healing, so group damage needs to be added to the shadow priest list as well.

Comment by Dragoforce

An important thing to note on follower abilities. When taking a Follower on patrol with you by speaking to them, they will use their abilities in combat. Followers on patrol will join you during an invasion; and even more, if they have a buff ability like Time Warp they will use it on not just you, but every single guard in your garrison without applying a debuff to prevent it.

Comment by deldana

In response to "Supreme Manual of Dance" it seems that at least The "Bodyguard" trait isn't subject to change. Have recently used 2 of them on rare followers with Bodyguard and random. Please de-confirm if anyone has experienced anything else.

So the question is: What will "Supreme Manual of Dance", "Hearthstone Strategy Guide" and Follower Re-training Certificate reroll. - if the Bodyguard trait is immune to the effect will the other "Fixed" talents, traits etc also stay the same?.
- Guide only contains: "* = Be warned that the trait gained from this item will REPLACE a random trait from the follower it's applied on!" - would be nice to get peoples collective experience to fill in the blanks.
(I'm sure others are asking the same question, before using the re-roller. eg. will i loose or keep blacksmith on Rulkan.)

So, post a before and after Screenshot so the data can be collected and hopefully be implemented into this already extremely useful guide.

(And yes, i have been looking at the items individually and the data is inconclusive. To much conflicting information)

A side note for the Bodyguard leveling. At level 3 (Max level), you get a quest to kill a relatively hard mob, in a relatively difficult area to get the last bonus ability. meaning if you are badly geared or inexperienced, you probably need help. - i do not know if the quest is available for charters below lvl 100.

Comment by Aeryl

Does anyone know what happens to followers if you change factions? I know they have counterparts, but are the abilities/traits completely rerolled at random or would one of the traits be the one they'd normally start with?

Comment by Effectrix

How sure are you that abilities are bound to specs? Because I have Soulbinder Tuulani (Shadow priest) with Prayer of Healing.

Comment by cjane

Gorgrond, Horde followers: Spirit of Bony Xuk becomes your follower when you turn in Get the Xuk Outta Here! quest, not Chains of Iron. You don't need to finish all Rexxar's tasks to get this rogue as your follower ;)

Comment by 1281960

Hey! First off, thanks a lot for this guide. I use it a lot to check what followers I can get. : D

Just wanted to mention that one follower is missing from the follower list for Talador, Weldon Barov, if I'm not wrong.

You get him, if you made a lumber mill, in Talador (around 73, 64) by "cutting" down a fallen log on him.

Comment by 826041

Awesome guide... but I totally have a shadow priest with Prayer of Healing (I've been trying to get Minion Swarm/Group Damage combo and I saw that while reading the guide.)

Yup, Soulbinder Tuulani.

Comment by 1425506

Really great guide,thank you for creating this guide.It is a huge help to new players like me

Comment by 1281105

You should update the legendary follower part :)

Comment by MarcusMaximi

Great guide, one thing.

When talking about traits and abilities you state

For now, you are stuck with the abilities (and traits) which are rolled to your follower; let be the initial abilities or the ones gained from quality upgrades. However, there is one exception which allows you to get rid of some unwanted ability or trait: Follower Re-training Certificate. The Re-training Certificate is obtained from two rare missions, The Ring of Trials and Path of the Titans.

However there is also the Supreme Manual of Dance - It randomly replaces one of your traits with Dancer - which counters Danger Zones.

Comment by 1399110

Very useful, thanks.

Comment by fathom81

when you upgrade a Inn follower's weapon ilvl, the weapons change, having different ones for 615, 630, 645 ilvl.

Comment by Hordella

Is there any truth to the rumor that followers only need to be active when your gathering work orders to get their doubling benefit?

Comment by Hordella

How long do I have to change the herb selection with the follower after I gather at the Herb Garden?

Comment by 1048480

Excellent guide. I'm sure others have suggested it, but I cannot stress strongly enough the awesomeness of the addon "Master Plan." If nothing else, get it just so that you don't have to watch all the animations as each quest comes up completed. You can sort missions by resources, experience gain, % success, etc. I want to cuddle this addon...

Comment by QuastQuan

Why do I get almost only useless missions?
My active followers are all but one Lv 100, all but 3 are epic.
The one is Lv 93 and working at The Forge.
From 12 new missions are 8 for xp, 10 of them are 98 or lower, 4 are a little money or garrison ressources, maybe one iLv 630 every day. And now and then some (useless) iLv 615 items.
I have 6 followers at iLv 645 - but I had only one mission for that level.
Is it because Blizzard wants to annoy us in that mini-game? Or what am I doing wrong?
Maybe I should add, that I have several inactive low-level followers.

Do you have a clue how I get usefull missions?

Comment by Starfox

Shadow Priest can get prayer of healing and therefor counter group damage, no clue what else is wrong in respect to which spec can counter what

Comment by bazzzyl

Best bodyguard reputation farm with level gaining like crazy: http://youtu.be/rPGpL-HNiwk

Comment by Aydwen

Has anyone done the math on how many unique follower counter-combinations there is for epic followers? Not including combo's that can't actually be made in-game (ex: Massive Strike/Massive Strike, or Powerful Spell/Powerful Spell). If my math is right I count 37, but I am hoping someone can confirm/deny my calculations. I know that in the long run traits are more important than counters. But I would like to have atleast 1 of each possible counter combination so that I can always 100% any 1->6 counter-mission.

Comment by 167717

One piece of information not mentioned here before is that exclusive traits can only ever appear as the first trait.
This means that you never need to worry about your follower rolling a profession trait (or worse, Fast Learner) when they turn rare or epic.

Comment by gunsotsu

clicking item upgrade token brings up menu, allowing you to upgrade followers outside your garrison

Comment by bazzyl

I have decided to do inside test of all my Garrison Followers how much DPS they can pull against Training Dummies.

I did this to find out which Follower is the best to take on a patrol during Garrison Invasion content.
Each test took 1 minute.
I'm not testing bodyguards here.

After few hours of "training" it turnd out that the winner is… Leeroy!
He does some sick dps (also aoe) and even sicker healing. That makes him King of Garrison Invasion companion.
Tho Aeda Brightdawn does more dps, she doesnt heal and she tends to die during invasion.

Honorable mentions are:
1. Aeda Brightdawn - for best dps.
2. Harrison Jones - for most bizzare style.
3. Choluna - good single target dps.
4. Garona Halforcen - good single target dps.
5. Vivianne - good aoe.

Below You can see test results for all my active Followers.
As you can see Followers' iLvl scales with their DPS (Leeroy is an example here).
I will be adding new followers as soon, as I'll test them.

(iLvl 675) Aeda Brightdawn 47.3K
-------(iLvl 630) Aeda Brightdawn – 24.6K
(iLvl 675) Leeroy Jenkins – 44.1K
-------(iLvl 661) Leeroy Jenkins – 40.4K
-------(iLvl 645) Leeroy Jenkins – 27.8K
(iLvl 675) Vivianne – 35.9K
-------(iLvl 637) Vivianne – 19.9K
(iLvl 675) Choluna – 35.1K
(iLvl 675) Talonpriest Ishaal - 33.0K
-------(iLvl 645) Talonpriest Ishaal – 22.5K
(iLvl 675) Kimzee Pinchwhistle – 32.8K
-------(iLvl 636) Kimzee Pinchwhistle – 17.9K
(iLvl 675) Garona Halforcen - 31.5K
-------(iLvl 660) Garona Halforcen - 21.7K
(iLvl 675) Croman – 22.8K
-------(iLvl 660) Croman – 19.9K
(iLvl 675) Olin Umberhide – 22.5K
-------(iLvl 660) Olin Umberhide – 19.1K
(iLvl 666) Karg Bloodfury – 22.0K
-------(iLvl 630) Karg Bloodfury – 16.0K
(iLvl 675) Benjamin Gibb - 20.4K
-------(iLvl 661) Benjamin Gibb – 17.9K
(iLvl 675) Harrison Jones – 20.2K
(iLvl 675) Kal’gor the Honorable – 19.2K
-------(iLvl 660) Kal’gor the Honorable – 16.5K
(iLvl 631) Magister Krelas – 18.0K
(iLvl 661) Ka’la – 18.0K
-------(iLvl 645) Ka’la – 15.2K
(iLvl 675) Soulbinder Tuulani – 16.9K
-------(iLvl 645) Soulbinder Tuulani – 12.0K
(iLvl 675) Blook – 16.4K
-------(iLvl 660) Blook - 15.8K
(iLvl 660) Lentresor of the Blade – 15.3K
(iLvl 675) Kaz the Shrieker - 15.1K
-------(iLvl 645) Kaz the Shrieker – 10.8K
(iLvl 675) Ahm - 14.7K
-------(iLvl 645) Ahm – 11.3K
(iLvl 667) Tormmok - 14.1K
-------(iLvl 645) Tormmok – 11.9K
(iLvl 666) Greatmother Geyah - 13.8K
-------(iLvl 600) Greatmother Geyah - 6.2K
(iLvl 645) Aknor Steelbringer - 13.8K
(iLvl 675) Clever Ashyo – 13.2K
-------(iLvl 661) Clever Ashyo – 8.4K
(iLvl 645) Ulna Thresher – 12.3K
(iLvl 630) Weaponsmith Na’Shra – 12.2K
(iLvl 633) Abu'gar - 12.1K
(iLvl 630) Lurst Ragebreak – 11.3K
(iLvl 630) Morketh Bladehowl – 9.9K
(iLvl 630) Leorajh – 9.1K
(iLvl 630) Shadow Hunter Rala – 7.9K
(iLvl 630) Mulverick – 4.3K
(iLvl 630) Pele’zol – 0.0K (didn't attack at all)

Comment by Rezzelyn

A section that tells you which follower types would be best for each class would be nice. I'm a Frost Mage (with herb/mining) trying to choose between Onaala, Andren, or Chel, and I really have no idea who would be best. I already have Ms. Moonfang running errands for me. I'm so overwhelmed because I don't want to make a mistake!
Thanks!

Comment by 1223105

If you want a printable guide of this information, plus a little bit more (detailed below), follow the link and you can download and edit it for yourself or print it as is.

Sections:
1. Followers by Zone, with accompanying information on quests and coordinate points.
2. Followers by Achievement, with the achievements explained.
3. Followers related to Garrison buildings/quests.
4. Followers by Reputation.
5. Ability and Trait explanations for the more infrequently occurring traits/abilities.
6. Beneficial Buildings to have for maximizing the benefit of your followers.

All followers have 3 sections:
1. Explanation of how to obtain/where to find (including location of necessary items for Abu'gar and Image of Archmage Vargoth.
2. Abilities Section.
3. Traits Section.

Printable Followers Guide https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fgkchEd_n-Ay9MPKKhyVnNbKweTt3BBomiGG-9JmgpQ/edit?usp=sharing

Comment by 1194084

Follower abilities combination rarity by number of specs

Number of specs	Counters 1	Counters 2	Specs
1	Group Damage	Massive Strike	Brewmaster
1	Group Damage	Wild Aggression	Brewmaster
1	Massive Strike	Magic Debuff	Protection Paladin
2	Magic Debuff	Wild Aggression	Frost DK,Protection Paladin
2	Timed Battle	Timed Battle	Demonology,Destruction Warlock
3	Magic Debuff	Timed Battle	Frost DK,Shadow Priest,Affliction Warlock
3	Group Damage	Timed Battle	Elemental Shaman,Enhancement Shaman, Destruction Warlock,Soulbinder Tuulani
3	Danger zone	Magic Debuff	Mistweaver,Discipline Priest, Shadow Priest
5	Danger zone	Group Damage	Brewmaster,Mistweaver,Discipline Priest,Enhancement Shaman,Holy Priest
5	Deadly minions	Wild Aggression	Guardian Druid,Beast Master,Brewmaster,WindWalker,Protection Paladin
5	Group Damage	Minion Swarms	Restoration Druid,Holy Priest,All Shamans
5	Group Damage	Powerful Spell	Mistweaver,Holy Paladin,Elemental Shaman,Restoration Shaman,Destruction Warlock
6	Deadly minions	Magic Debuff	Restoration Druid,Protection Paladin, Holy Paladin,Discipline Priest, Shadow Priest,Affliction
6	Group Damage	Magic Debuff	Restoration Druid,Mistweaver,Holy Paladin,Discipline Priest,Holy Priest,Restoration Shaman
6	Magic Debuff	Minion Swarms	Frost DK,Restoration Druid,Holy Priest Shadow Priest,Restoration Shaman,Affliction
6	Magic Debuff	Powerful Spell	Frost DK,Mistweaver,Protection Paladin, Holy Paladin,Restoration Shaman,Affliction
6	Minion Swarms	Wild Aggression	All DKs,Beast Master, Arms Warrior,Protection Warrior
7	Danger zone	Wild Aggression	Feral,Guardian Druid Beast Master, Brewmaster,WindWalker,Arms Warrior,Protection Warrior
7	Deadly minions	Group Damage	Restoration Druid,Brewmaster,Holy Paladin,Discipline Priest, Elemental Shaman,Enhancement Shaman,Destruction Warlock
7	Massive Strike	Wild Aggression	Blood DK,Unholy DK,Feral,Guardian Druid,Brewmaster,Protection Paladin, Protection Warrior
7	Powerful Spell	Wild Aggression	All DKs,WindWalker,Protection Paladin, Arms Warrior,Protection Warrior
7	Timed Battle	Wild Aggression	All DKs,Feral,WindWalker Beast Master, Arms Warrior
8	Danger zone	Massive Strike	Feral,Guardian Druid Survival Hunter, Brewmaster,Assassination Rogue,Subtlety,Fury Warrior,Protection Warrior
8	Deadly minions	Massive Strike	Guardian Druid Survival Hunter, Frost Mage,Brewmaster,Retribution,Protection Paladin, Assassination Rogue,Subtlety
9	Massive Strike	Minion Swarms	Blood DK,Unholy DK Survival Hunter, Frost Mage,Retribution,Fury Warrior,Protection Warrior,Subtlety,Demonology
9	Massive Strike	Timed Battle	Blood DK,Unholy DK,Feral Survival Hunter, Frost Mage,Retribution,Assassination Rogue,Demonology,Fury Warrior
10	Massive Strike	Powerful Spell	Blood DK,Unholy DK,Frost Mage,Retribution,Protection Paladin, Assassination Rogue,Subtlety,Demonology,Fury Warrior,Protection Warrior
11	Danger zone	Powerful Spell	Marksmanship, Arcane Mage, Fire Mage, WindWalker,Mistweaver,All Rogues,All Warriors
13	Danger zone	Minion Swarms	Balance Druid,All Hunters,Fire Mage, Holy Priest Shadow Priest, Combat Rogue,Subtlety,Enhancement Shaman,All Warriors
14	Danger zone	Timed Battle	Feral,Balance Druid,All Hunters,Arcane Mage, Fire Mage, WindWalker Shadow Priest,Assassination Rogue Combat Rogue,Enhancement Shaman,Arms Warrior,Fury Warrior
14	Powerful Spell	Timed Battle	All DKs,Marksmanship, All Mages,WindWalker,Retribution,Assassination Rogue Combat Rogue,Elemental Shaman,Demonology,Affliction,Arms Warrior,Fury Warrior
14	Deadly minions	Minion Swarms	Balance Druid,Restoration Druid,All Hunters,Fire Mage, Frost Mage,Retribution Paladin, Shadow Priest, Combat Rogue,Subtlety,Elemental Shaman,Enhancement Shaman,Affliction
14	Deadly minions	Powerful Spell	Marksmanship, All Mages,WindWalker,All Pallys,All Rogues,Elemental Shaman,Affliction,Destruction Warlock
15	Danger zone	Deadly minions	Guardian Druid,Balance Druid,All Hunters,Arcane Mage, Fire Mage, Brewmaster,WindWalker,Discipline Priest, Shadow Priest,All Rogues,Enhancement Shaman
16	Deadly minions	Timed Battle	Balance Druid,All Hunters,All Mages,WindWalker,Retribution Paladin, Shadow Priest,Assassination Rogue Combat Rogue,Elemental Shaman,Enhancement Shaman,Affliction,Destruction Warlock
16	Minion Swarms	Powerful Spell	All DKs,Marksmanship, Fire Mage, Frost Mage,Retribution Paladin,Combat Rogue,Subtlety,Elemental Shaman,Restoration Shaman,Affliction,Demonology,All Warriors
17	Minion Swarms	Timed Battle	All DKs,Balance Druid,All Hunters,Fire Mage, Frost Mage Shadow Priest, Combat Rogue,Elemental Shaman,Enhancement Shaman,Demonology,Affliction,Arms Warrior,Fury Warrior

Comment by 552957

Great Guide! This has been very helpful finding some specific followers I needed.

I have a question regarding Soulbinder Tuulani having Prayer of Healing even though she is a Shadow Priest. If you use a Re-Training Certificate on her, is there any chance of getting Prayer of Healing again, or would it be lost permanently? I would like a better ability combination for her, but won't chance it if she will never get this one back.

Thanks again for the great guide!

Comment by ealdrich

I did something similar to bazzyl on the Alliance side. I was in the fortunate enough position to have upgraded almost all my followers to the same iLevel, so this seemed an opportune time to do it.

My methodology was fairly simple -- initiate the combat with a heroic throw at the dps dummy, and let them go at it for a minute. Results tabulated by recount (as my pets, no less)

The results:

Follower - iLevel - DPS (Bodyguard DPS)

Thisalee Crow - 660 - 33290
Bruma Swiftstone - 660 - 29372
Kimzee Pinchwhistle - 660 - 29287
Daleera Moonfang - 660 - 28702
Rulkan - 660 - 21110
Admiral Taylor - 660 - 20818
Delvar Ironfist - 675 - 20398 (3251)
Ahm - 660 - 19595
Qiana Moonshadow - 660 - 17206
Abu'gar - 660 - 17140
Blook - 660 - 16212
Ziri'ak - 660 - 14526
Pleasure-Bot 8000 - 660 - 14420
Lantresor of the Blade - 660 - 14163
Bemora - 660 - 14139
Soulbinder Tuulani - 660 - 14034
Artificer Romuul - 660 - 13998
Fiona - 660 - 13759
Apprentice Artificer Andren - 660 - 13161
Lin Tenderpaw - 660 - 12615
Miall - 660 - 11777
Glirin - 660 - 10515
Rangari Kaalya - 660 - 10490
Fen Tao - 660 - 10144
Talonpriest Ishaal - 660 - 7989 (2185)

Delvar was a world of difference between bodyguard mode and not. Talonpriest Ishaal -- he was the worst as far DPS, but he cast a lot of spells on me and his damage ratio was better.

I also have a few inactive followers -- I'll add them as I get a chance.

Thisalee Crow is the follower you get for finishing the Garrison Campaign -- worth the effort it appears.

Lin Tenderpaw was the only one recruited from the garrison inn. All the rest are followers that can be gained by leveling.

Comment by 171113

Just want to clarify that for small buildings - follower benefits - gem boutique: the quest doesn't reward 300g, it rewards a random amount up to 300g. I get on average between 180-280g, have never actually seen it hit 300g.

Comment by jjanchan

Absolutely fantastic guide - it must have taken you a long time to make! Well done!

Just wanted to note that the follower upgrade items Tome of Knowledge and Sun-touched Feather of Rukhmar, along with their associated quests/missions never made it to live and are not available in game.

Comment by yzq85

To further refine your followers, do consider benching followers who belong to a race of the opposite faction, e.g. Ahm, Archmage Vargoth for Horde, Kimzee Pinchwhistle for Alliance. The reason is that such followers cannot trigger racial bonuses as their races are not in the list from which the racial traits are drawn from. However, if such followers have rare abilities or traits which you desire, by all means keep them active.

Comment by yzq85

Also, of the followers who can be obtained by both factions and have a faction-specific race, there is a noticeable bias towards Alliance races.

Rulkan is an Alliance-only follower, and she's an Orc.

Followers belonging to Alliance races:
1) Soulbinder Tuulani
2) Ahm
3) Croman
4) Millhouse Manastorm
5) Image of Archmage Vargoth
6) Leeroy Jenkins
7) Harrison Jones
8) Nat Pagle

Followers belonging to Horde races:
1) Abu'gar
2) Lantresor of the Blade
3) Kimzee Pinchwhistle
4) Aknor Steelbringer
5) Professor Felblast
6) Oronok Torn-heart

Tuulani has a relatively rare counter, while Harrison Jones's Mentor is useful should you need to train up low level followers.

Comment by yzq85

On a separate note, the following followers do not have a fixed trait when you recruit them (or have 2/3 traits and only 1 is fixed, barring instant upgrades to the follower's quality for followers who are by default rare/uncommon), so they have a chance of rolling valuable traits like Scavenger/Treasure Hunter/Grease Monkey or Epic Mount. (I have put a note next to followers who are Bodyguards.) This also means that since you're not recruiting them for their traits (or they have permanent traits), do consider using your trait reroll items on them.

Once your Blook becomes rare/epic quality, he'll also have 1/2 traits which can be rerolled.

Common to both sides:

Dagg (Frostfire Ridge)
Fen Tao
Tormmok (Bodyguard) (Gorgrond)
Leorajh (Bodyguard) (Spires of Arak)
Talonpriest Ishaal (Bodyguard)
Soulbinder Tuulani (Talador)
Ziri'ak
Abu'gar (Nagrand)
Image of Archmage Vargoth
Followers listed under "Other Sources" EXCEPT Harrison Jones (who always come with Mentor and Treasure Hunter)
The followers recruited from the outpost quest chains in Gorgrond and Talador

Horde-only:

The 3 followers from "The Frostwolves Stand Ready"
Ulna Thresher
Gronnstalker Rokash
Aeda Brightdawn (Bodyguard)
Vivianne (Bodyguard)
Followers listed under "Other Sources- Garrison/Reputation" who require reputation levels with Laughing Skull Orcs and Frostwolf Orcs.

Alliance-only:

The followers from the Elodor questline EXCEPT Apprentice Artificer Andren (who always come with Engineering)
Daleera Moonfang
Qiana Moonshadow
Defender Illona (Bodyguard)
Delvar Ironfist (Bodyguard)
Followers listed under "Other Sources- Garrison/Reputation" who require reputation levels with Sha'tari Defense and Council of Exarchs.

Comment by Palathos

I did something similar to bazzyl and ealdritch to get dps rankings, but for Alliance. I used the training dummy near the tower in the garrison, timed 1 min, then ran away from it, as I didn't know how to stop the combat. When the numbers stablized, I recorded the final dps number.

All my followers are at 675. All the bodyguards are at level 3.

Since the dps is affected by abilities, I'll also show the abilities.

Conclusion so far:

For a garrison invasion, I should get Kage Satsuke as patrol and Talonpriest Ishaal as bodyguard.

Kage Satsuke is recruited from the inn when I selected Scavenger as a Trait.

Follower (Abilities) - Patrol DPS (Bodyguard DPS):
1. Kage Satsuke (Berserk, Dash) - 53397
2. Thisalee Crow (Growl, Berserk) - 42269
3. Shelly Hanby (Fan of Knives, Kick) - 36740
4. Bruma Swiftstone (Fan of Knives, Kick) - 36273
5. Leeroy Jenkins (Divine Storm, Divine Shield) - 32612
6. Solar Priest Vayx (Blink, Counterspell) - 32450
7. Fiona (Prayer of Healing, Mind Sear) - 29371
8. Fingall Flamehammer (Ascendance, Ghost Wolf) - 27046
9. Croman (Divine Shield, Rebuke) - 22488
10. Harrison Jones (Sap, Sprint) - 22074
11. Defender Illona (Cleanse, Rebuke) - 21530 (3702)
12. Hereward Stonecleave (Reckoning, Divine Shield) - 20949
13. Qiana Moonshadow (Growl, Barkskin) - 20838
14. Vindicator Onaala (Cleanse, Divine Shield) - 20460
15. Delvar Ironfist (Dark Command, Mind Freeze) - 20280 (3583)
16. Weldon Barov (Sprint, Evasion) - 18987
17. Tormmok (Heroic Leap, Cleave) - 18672 (3977)
18. Apprentice Artificer Andren (Heroic Leap, Recklessness) - 18523
19. Kimzee Pinchwhistle (Sprint, Kick) - 18328
20. Pallas (Sprint, Sap) - 18322
21. Blook (Recklessness, Heroic Leap) - 18204
22. Miall (Shield Wall, Cleave) - 17685
23. Pleasure-Bot 8000 (Cleave, Heroic Leap) - 17654
24. Oronok Torn-heart (Summon Infernal, Unending Resolve) - 17279
25. Delaras Moonshadow (Prayer of Healing, Dispel Magic) - 17217
26. Hulda Shadowblade (Kick, Marked for Death) - 16788
27. Vindicator Heluun (Holy Radiance, Repentance) - 17212
28. Pitfighter Vaandaam (Provoke, Roll) - 17036
29. Permelia (Wild Growth, Nature's Cure) - 16650
30. Image of Archmage Vargoth (Counterspell, Blink) - 16420
31. Dowser Bigspark (Dispel Magic, Prayer of Healing) - 16830
32. Ilyanna Talongrasp (Disengage, Multi-Shot) - 15715
33. Leorajh (Chain Heal, Wind Shear) - 15563 (3917)
34. Lantresor of the Blade (Heroic Leap, Taunt) - 15392
35. Arebia Wintercall (Anti-Magic Shell, Death & Decay) - 13709
36. Erohaan (Multi-Shot, Freezing Trap) - 12430
37. Garona Halforcen (Sprint, Marked for Death) - 12027
38. Talonpriest Ishaal (Power Infusion, Dominate Mind) - 9738 (6211)
39. Thurman Belva (Detox, Chi Wave) - 7913
40. Professor Felblast (Fear, Drain Life) - 6971
41. Hildr Hellhammer (Anti-Magic Shell, Mind Freeze) - 6490
42. Saul Lee (Chi Wave, Provoke) - 4605
43. Phylarch the Evergreen (Entangling Roots, Wild Growth) - 2901
44. Lee Olesky (Feign Death, Freezing Trap) - 0 (does ice CC on nearby target dummy)
45. Millhouse Manastorm (Counterspell, Time Warp) - does not patrol with you
46. Nat Pagle (Freezing Trap, Deterrence) - does not patrol with you

Ranking bodyguards based on their bodyguard dps:
1. Talonpriest Ishaal - 9738 (6211)
2. Tormmok - 18672 (3977)
3. Leorajh - 15563 (3917)
4. Defender Illona - 21530 (3702)
5. Delvar Ironfist - 20280 (3583)

Unique properties of some followers:

A. Talonpriest Ishaal's bodyguard dps includes the dps from the shadow fiend minion he summons, i.e.

6211 (total) = Ishaal (2251) + shadow fiend (3960)

B. Harrison Jones' patrol dps includes a viper and "No One" (perhaps the big boulders rolling by), i.e.

22074 (total) = Harrison (6367) + viper (179) + "No One" (15528)

C. Oronok Torn-heart's patrol dps includes the dps from the infernal minion he summons, i.e.

17279 (total) = Oronok (14654) + infernal (2625)

D. Weldon Barov sells traps when not on mission, and can be recruited if you see him in another person's garrison. However, once you recruit him, the host will lose whoever he has recruited for patrol. Only 1 patrol can be recruited at a time.

E. Image of Archmage Vargoth will talk about a younger image if you have the toy Archmage Vargoth's Spare Staff.

F. Nat Pagle can be deactivated. He will still be at the Fishing Shack and sell baits. You can still turn lunkers in to him.

G. Phylarch is still there when deactivated, but the follower bonus is not active until he is assigned to the lumber mill.

Comment by yzq85

On using followers to assist you during garrison invasions, I do believe that the damage your follower does is dependent on the abilities (s)he has. Hence, posts about follower DPS may not be accurate unless the abilities the followers have are stated.

To max out follower DPS, apart from max ilvls, you might want to consider followers with AoE abilities. Abilities that counter Minion Swarms are usually AoEs, hence the post about Leeroy being top DPS. Another category of abilities are those that increase burst damage. These counter Timed Battle for the most part.

Also, if you're after DPS, do not choose followers who counter Group Damage, as the abilities that do so are mostly heals.

As Bodyguards utilise different abilities while acting as bodyguards, I suspect that there is a difference if you use them as a bodyguard as compared to using them as a vanilla follower ("going on patrol") during garrison invasions.

Comment by sisterbiglips

I have lvl 3 barracks 25 of 25 followers active, want to deactivate and when right click, deactivate is grayed out on every one of the active ones. No missions active. So....?

Comment by 650010

Noticed he's not mentioned here- You can get (At least on Alliance, not sure about Horde) the follower Weldon Barrow (Assassination Rogue, L95 when I got him - and yes, he's from *that* Barov family) from a "Fallen Tree" up on Moonwillow Peak, if you have the Lumberyard. You'll see a couple legs poking ou tone side and someone calling for help, if you mark it for logging, your lumberjack will come and clear it and Weldon will come out from underneath, giving you a quest which gives you him as a follower.

Comment by Ozone1428

Thanks for all of the great information, man! Helped a lot!

Comment by Asclepius99

This quote below is correct. I just tested everything with several mission types.
I searched all over for this info. I wanted to touch it up a bit with more and post it here for more to see.

1/1 - Equal to 1 full counter - Master Assassin (~33% *see below)
2/3 - Demonic Knowledge (~22%)
1/2 - Apex Predator, Ally racial preference, and Dancer vs Danger Zones (~16%)
1/3 - Terrain preference, slayer, Burst of Power, High Stamina, Combat Experience (~11%)
100% to any SOLO mission - Brute (but there are very few- some treasure/scavenger ones)

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*To give one an idea, a full counter equates to +33% success on a 3 counter mission. That % goes down a little for every additional counter, and likewise goes up with less counters. That's why fractions are better to demonstrate a counter success, because percentages will vary with # of counters.
Using 33% for a counter, DK = 22% Apex = 16% and typical extras = 11% Base % just for sending a 600ilvl follower is also 11% - per follower.

To further the % example for your curious mind, a mission such Black Forge has 7 counters. The % increase for covering 1 counter is 12%, and base is 4% per 660ilvl follower.

A 4 counter is 20% per counter, with DK being ~14%

By Enquillion (27,478 – 6·33·165) 14 days ago (Patch 6.2.0)
Grants bonus equal to 2/3 of a threat counter. To give you an idea of that awesomeness:

Full counter - Master Assassin
2/3 - Demonic Knowledge
1/2 - Ally racial preference, and Dancer vs. Danger Zones
1/3 - Terrain preference, slayer, Burst of Power, High Stamina, Combat Experience

Demonstration:
Oronok with Burst of Power, and obviously Demonic Knowledge, plus an Epic Mount to trigger the BoP together with an empty follower grant 55% chance.
Two followers who like each other's races grant 55% chance.

No threats are countered in either case, no followers are overgearing, so success chance comes only from DK, BoP, racial preferences and the followers being there at all. Therefore, DK+BoP=2 racial preferences. From here, just take the first mission setup and remove BoP or DK individually. You'll see that removing BoP costs you 11% and removing DK costs 22%.

And lastly, to demonstrate their combined equivalence to a threat counter, remove both and give him Rain of Fire, and you'll be back to 55%.

Working with %'s like this is a little dirty, but if I went into fractions it'd probably get too nerdy. And there probably was a nicer example, but my Oronok came with BoP and Epic Mount which shackled my poor imagination. :)

Comment by 1434034

Well of course garona's consider draenai for alliance, she IS HALF FRICKING DRAENAI AFTER ALL!

Comment by Arcangelbjr

Followers you get from quest rewards have a chance to be upgraded similar to other item quest reward upgrades.

Personal experience with Weapon Smith Na'Shra.

Comment by Weislet

I find it interesting with so few people having a lot of treasure hunters, they still felt the need to nerf it.

Comment by skylinkdave

What does it take to get good, high-level missions for my followers? I have leveled all of my followers to epic, and the lowest ilevel is 645. Even my inactives are all 100 and epic, the lowest ilevel being 615. Yet I'm still getting useless level 90-99 missions.

Comment by DocSkillz

Solid guide - very informative. In the current meta (even with nerfs), I am running a 6/6/4 (TH/SC/GM) setup with 4 workers (mine, garden, fishing shack, and gem boutique). It is not entirely necessary to run your garrison with a barracks, though it does allow you to check missions less frequently.

I'd recommend running a setup like this to gain gold from missions and from the jewelcrafting daily as it nets between 150g to 300g. Overall, this is a good place to start and it is great that you've posted this information.

Comment by AuRumStalker

This is very important: Frozen Arms of a Hero - upgrade follower armor and weapon by 50 ilevels, costs around 750g

Comment by LiriusMagi

What about Frozen Arms of a Hero? I had never heard or seen of this, just found someone selling it today. I feel this should be included in the iL portion of the follower guide, and any tips about using or getting it?

Comment by Tritox

Thank you everyone so much!

I'm very happy to see so many found this guide useful! I never imagined it would become this popular (7,6M views currently) and being my first guide, this really blows my mind.

Legion is less than a month away and Garrisons are inevitably going to be put aside. I've just done an update to this guide which should wrap up the patch 7.0.3 changes which basically were a huge nerf to gold income from the Garrisons. Unless some drastic changes occur in the future, this was the final update for the guide.

So once more, thanks for all your support and see you in the Broken Isles! If you liked this guide, be sure to check out my Class Hall Mission guide as well.

Comment by cag8f

>> As of patch 7.0.3 the profession traits are also permanent traits IF the follower had one upon acquisition. Further, if you re-rerolled this kind of trait away prior 7.0.3, it will come back the next time you shuffle the follower's traits.

Where are you getting this info, specifically the second claim? I have a follower (Ben Gibb) who lost his inscription trait. I'd like to recover it, and this seems like the way to do it. But I don't want to waste the resources on a bogus claim. I chatted with a Blizz GM and she said she couldn't find it anywhere in patch notes, nor could she confirm that it would work.

Comment by Killigann

This guide (and 2 or 3 comments below) easily provide everything I would need to know to effectively manage my garrison. EXCEPT for one question: Why?

I see the rewards and leveling as they apply to each follower, but my question is "in what way does this benefit my character?" I have 4 followers, and I keep supplying them after every mission, I am leveling them up very well, but... why? Is this just a game for my toon to play, while I'm playing my toon?

Comment by Wowzir

Thanks for such an excellent guide. I have been using it for a long time and continue to do so.

One follower to add for the Nagrand Zone on the HORDE side:
Goldmane the Skinner

Goldmane is available to BOTH factions, Alliance and Horde

;)

Comment by Wowzir

Regarding followers in the Nagrand Zone:

They Call Him Lantresor of the Blade and They Call Him Lantresor of the Blade start a quest chain to gain
Lantresor of the Blade as a garrison follower.

After completing Challenge of the Masters or Challenge of the Masters, you can find Lantresor of the Blade
ouside your FACTION Zone Headquarters:

For HORDE, he is outside of Wor'var (on a mound near the roadway) at
/way Nagrand:Draenor 82.6, 46.8 Lantresor Follower (HORDE)

For ALLIANCE, he is outside of Telaari Station (standing next to a tree) at
/way Nagrand:Draenor 64.3, 59.5 Lantresor Follower (ALLIANCE)

;)

Comment by Wowzir

SUGGESTION

For players working on catching up ALTS, especially from NEWER expansions, there is a simple way to bypass some or all of the Zone Outpost questlines to get to the ZONE of your choice.

For example, say you want to obtain Lantresor of the Blade for his Mining Ability, you can get to Nagrand and your outpost there to more quickly obtain him.

You do need to FINISH your starting zone questlines for your faction, including fighting The Battle of Thunder Pass or Strike While the Iron is Hot.

After that is completed, when you go to Gorgrond to meet Durotan (Horde) or Vindicator Maraad (Alliance), instead of completing the quest with the NPC with the yellow "?", look for another NPC nearby offering a quest (yellow !) which sends you BACK to your GARRISON. That quest will be News from Talador OR News from Talador.

Go back, complete THAT quest and take the flight from flight master to the next zone. Repeat the process of taking the quest sending you BACK to your garrison INSTEAD of actually starting the Outpost Questline for the zone.

CAUTION: the process is a bit more complicated for Spires of Arak. In THAT case, you will need to go (preferrably fly) to the location where your OUTPOST would have eventually been found after a long tedious questline. Skip the questline and go to
/way Spires of Arak 40.2, 43.5 Axefall (HORDE)
or
/way Spires of Arak 40, 61 Southport (ALLIANCE) Alliance waypoint location is ONLY approximate... my Horde alt did not get that close!
Pick up the "News From... " quest and return to your garrison.

Once you have done it for all the zones leading up to Nagrand, you will be able to simply fly back to the zone of your choice and work on the outpost in that zone.

Since Nagrand is the final zone with an Outpost Quesline, you will not be looking for a "News From... " quest.

Complete the lead-in quest depending on your faction:
Taking the Fight to Nagrand or Taking the Fight to Nagrand for Alliance -OR- Taking the Fight to Nagrand or Taking the Fight to Nagrand for Horde and accept the next quest from that NPC.

That will be either The Might of the Warsong -OR- The Might of the Warsong and the respective turnin locations are
/way Nagrand:Draenor 63.4, 61.8 Rangari D'kaan (Alliance)
and
/way Nagrand:Draenor 82.8, 45.0 Thrall (Horde)

Note that you are NOT required to complete the Outpost in Nagrand before you can obtain the Lantresor of the Blade Follower.
;)

Comment by 1875302

This is like collecting pokemons, only more fun!

Comment by zookeeper

Another item level enhancement token: Frozen Arms of a Hero, gives your followers a 50 iLvL boost to both armor and weapons. Added sometime in patch 6.2

Comment by Wyldefire

This seems like the best place to put this.

I've been noticing that Rulkan seems to no longer (if ever had been?) gain any experience.

She's at character level 40 with no further experience bar notes and I've only just started leveling follower gear so only armor lvl612 and weapon lvl616. I don't have a forge in my Garrison to assign her to, so I'm unable right now to check if that's part of the issue.

All of my other followers, even the ones at character level 40, seem to be continuing to gain experience on missions.

Is this a game bug? Have I missed a quest or a Garrison mission? Have a missed applying or toggling something? Is there something I don't know? I thought characters went to 100 and I reread this to double check that statement and it seems accurate.

Looking for guidance. Thanks!

Comment by Alienatedflea

does anyone know if Garona Halforcen stays when you swap factions? I only have two character that completed the ring WoD questline and was wondering if I lose her if I swapped either one of them.

Thanks.

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