Garrison Building Basics

By Wowhead Updated: 2018/05/24

For our complete set of Garrison resources and guides; from basics to buildings, followers to missions, and much more, check out our Garrison Hub!

Garrison Leveling Info

Level 1: One small and one large plot. You get your Level 1 Garrison just by doing initial questing.

Level 2: Two small, one medium, one large, Herb Garden Level 1, Fishing Shack Level 1, Lunarfall Excavation / Frostwall Mines Level 1 also unlocked. You can upgrade your Garrison to Level 2 at 92 or earlier on completion of the questlines culminating Bigger is Better/Bigger is Better. Visit Quick Facts on those quest pages for a list of related quests. Upgrade costs 0 Garrison Resources. This automatically teaches you all of the Level 1 blueprints--small, medium, and large.

Level 3: Three small, two medium, two large. You can upgrade your Garrison to level 3 at 100 for 0 Garrison Resources and .

Basic Building InfoCosts

Small: Level 1 is 0 Garrison Resources and , Level 2 is 0 Garrison Resources and , Level 3 is 0 Garrison Resources and

Medium: Level 1 is 0 Garrison Resources and , Level 2 is 0 Garrison Resources and , Level 3 is 0 Garrison Resources and

Large: Level 1 is 0 Garrison Resources and , Level 2 is 0 Garrison Resources and , Level 3 is 0 Garrison Resources and

Other: Level 2 is 0 Garrison Resources and , Level 3 is 0 Garrison Resources and

Plans

As you level up, you can unlock Garrison blueprints in creative ways.

Level 1 blueprints all become available to you when your Garrison reaches Tier 2. The Salvage Yard is an exception, that takes a short quest at 96.

Level 2 blueprints become available at different times depending on their size:

Small buildings: Reach level 96 or complete the Talador Outpost quests.

Medium buildings: Reach level 98 or complete the Spires of Arak Outpost quests.

Large buildings: Reach level 100 or complete the Nagrand Outpost quests.

Dungeons and raidingDwarven Bunker / War Mill - LargeInn / Tavern - MediumProfessions and CraftingBarn - MediumTailoring Emporium - SmallScribe's Quarters - SmallThe Tannery - SmallThe Forge - SmallEnchanter's Study - SmallEngineering Works -SmallFishing ShackGem Boutique - SmallAlchemy Lab - SmallHerb GardenLunarfall Excavation / Frostwall MinesTrading Post - MediumUtility and LevelingDwarven Bunker / War Mill - LargeStorehouse - SmallLumber Mill - MediumBarracks - LargeMage Tower / Spirit Lodge - LargeSalvage Yard - SmallCollecting and Fun!Gladiator's Sanctum - MediumGnomish/Goblin Gearworks - LargePet MenagerieStables - LargeFollowers and MissionsSalvage Yard - SmallDwarven Bunker / War Mill - LargeBarracks - LargeInn / Tavern - MediumAll Garrison Guides and Information

Bite-Size Garrison Guide going over just the basics for buildings, grouped by category.

Initial Garrison Quests: learn how to set up your initial Garrison when you first hit Draenor.

Garrison overview, provides a general overview of Garrison topics, which are explained in more detail in the guides below.

Buildings guides, including related building perks, items, and achievements: Small (Profession) Buildings, Medium Buildings (including Lumber Mill), Large Buildings (including Stables), Herb Garden, Fishing Shack, Mine, Menagerie.

Detailed Garrison Buildings Guide By Activity: This guide groups buildings by popular topics including raiding, transmogrification, mounts, pets, titles, and toys.

Followers guide: how to obtain them, assign them to missions, and level up:

Outposts guide: how this differs from your actual Garrison and perks they offer.

Missions and Work Orders guide: Rewards, overview, and how to complete them.

Garrison Calculator: details on required achievements, building perks, gold and resource cost.

Garrisons database, sections on Buildings, Missions, Follower Abilities, and Followers.

Comments

Comment by 1168790

Other than an innkeeper and access to the Architect and Mission Specialist, what else does the Town Hall offer? Repair vendor? Food & Drink? Obviously these things are in Inns in towns prior to Draenor, but the Garrison Inn looks to have a different function.

I would explore this myself, but I have a 300+ minute wait time to log in. Yay!

Comment by 737268

What if you don't like a building can you change it to something else?

Comment by Essenji

I really recommend that people read these guides and then make their own choices. It makes it much more engaging.

Comment by Gruugor

Thanks for making these great guides - very helpful!

Comment by LilNicky99

So Garrisons have chances of providing better gear than Raid finder/Normal Huh. Interesting.

Comment by Kelsaki

nice very good guide.

Comment by Sthenna

A very helpful guide.

Comment by 1400175

Could you please link the Salvage Yard quest into the text. I'm 97 and still don't have the Salvage Yard so I guess adding the quest would be useful.

Comment by 1400200

Very good overview of all garrison's key notes.
Thanks a lot.
I think soon this topic will be translated to all others wowhead languages.

Comment by Vieroth

Great guide ! :)

Comment by heartlessnobody

great guide I went with the barracks and when I got to lvl 3 I'll put a dwarven building in the other large plot so i can get seals for raiding. thank you for sharing

Comment by fenrirs

This makes a lot more sense then i thought it would. Thanks guys keep adding to it.

Comment by 1400556

Can't wait for the legendary quest though!
Great guide wowhead! g.z.!

Comment by XinR

Maybe I read over it. but.. Can I get 2 prof buildings? my boosted toon has 2 manufacturing profs.. can I get a Alch lab and a tailor shop? or is that higher level?

Comment by Grizzly1366

There is a garrison cache next to your great hall that you can loot for recourses. ~~I think after every missions but I'm not sure.[~~

Comment by odin04106

These guides are really informative but for newer players to WOW such as myself all this info can be little overwhelming

Comment by 1202227

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Comment by MikHaven

Garrison level 2 is required the Quest Bigger is Better, OR level 93, not level 92 as your guide suggests!

Comment by jjnz

Oh gosh, thank you so much wowhead! All this garrison stuff has just been thrown at me, I couldn't have figured it out without your hard work. ^_^

ty ty ty

Comment by Groknash

I'm glad Blizzard came up with Garrisons because I think they're awesome!

Comment by navygeo

Very well done guides. I've been using them to ensure I have what I need to lvl my garrison up.

Comment by 1065404

just get lumber mill for easy resources.... it's a must for fast garrison leveling

Comment by ryushui

Nice guide, has helped me decide what I'm gonna do with mine..

Well done wowhead as usual :D

Comment by 1301116

I am loving the garrisons and the fact that leather workers can make some sweet gear due to Burnished Leather.

Comment by 1399733

am i able to change from enchanting to something els ?

Comment by 993323

Thanks for these great guides!

Comment by roogunrogue

very useful guide ... Well Done !

Comment by 1401480

i just love these guides!
my favorite tool is the Garrison Calculator though.
http://www.wowhead.com/garrison-calc#GTivIQMBKEE3wBSPFooBccGAoDs_P4kEOHUagA

AND MOUNT

Comment by 1401483

need the mount so much!

Comment by 874940

Fantastic Introductory guide. I'd have been completely lost without it.

Comment by jonders

Love the garrisons! It was a great idea and makes game play more interesting. This has been a great expansion! Almost makes up for the last two expansions. Good gaming!

Comment by 1303982

my favorite is garison resources Garrison Resources

Comment by ale99

My favourite thing about the garrison are the stables.

Comment by 1402016

большое спасибо за ваше старание , мне очень помогла эта статья

Comment by 1402016

я просто люблю эти Гиды!
мой любимый инструмент-это гарнизон калькулятор, хотя.
http://www.wowhead.com/garrison-calc#GTivIQMBKEE3wBSPFooBccGAoDs_P4kEOHUagA

Comment by vikipino

The garrison building basics got me started in Draenor on the right foot. Thanks wowhead!

Garrison Building Basics

Comment by 1019041

The guides have really helped me figure out what to make for my alts many great guides Fishing Shack . But in love with the fishing shack cause me and Nat go way back

Comment by SanchezCO

I'm still in doubt, i have blacksmiting e mining. The Forge is helpfull and mine too, but mine takes a special place, so left a small plot, i don't know what i take...

Comment by Lacutis

Love the garrisons in Warlords. Having the 20 minute hearthstone to it is awesome and the customization is great for helping out with mats for tradeskills.

Comment by 1402550

Awesome guide, very clear. It will make me come back to WoW.

Comment by 701220

Thanks for the guides :)

Comment by Lloydeew

My favorite is garrison resource has to be Garrison Resources

Comment by 737268

Everything you need to know about garrisons. Thanks guys.

Comment by 1403271

Absolutely love all of these guides. Keep up the good work. Thanks!

Comment by KiwiRed

The statement that level 3 blueprints are account-wide is incorrect. I've unlocked the T3 mine and salvage yard on one level 100 character, but on another level 100 I still have to purchase the T3 blueprints for both in order to unlock them.

Comment by RammLlompart

Spanish version when?

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 Adabiel

Please update the information of this guide as it is greatly misleading.

Unlocking the T3 blueprints does not allow your alts to access the blueprints at all. I can hardly call it an achievement.

I "unlocked" my blueprints, which is hardly any unlock at all, you still have to pay the full price, your alts can't have them, there is nothing in this post that says "only your level 100 get them unlocked" because that is all about, no level 100 = nothing unlocked, your alts can't even make any lv 2 building in a level 2 garrison unless they meet your player level or storyline LOCK (you were supposed to have UN-locked them through your hard work, why are they still locked then?).

What it should have done is.. you work hard, unlock your achievements and..

only the character that got the achievement is rewarded with a free-upgrade of said achievement
your alts are allowed to access all blueprints unlocked from said achievement (not bypassing the garrison level but not having them locked to storyline and level, making the achievement near meaningless unless you are lv 100)
your alts can purchase the blueprints with a certain discount -at least a better discount after working all those orders-

Comment by Celellach

The screenshot of the Barracks (all levels) is of the Dwarven Bunker

Comment by oscavi

Small buildings production or services:

Alchemy Lab Level 1	Create Shipment - Alchemy	5 Frostweed	Alchemical Catalyst
Engineering Works Level 1	Create Shipment - Engineering	2 True Iron Ore + 2 Blackrock Ore	Gearspring Parts
The Tannery Level 1	Create Shipment - Leatherworking	5 Raw Beast Hide	Burnished Leather
The Forge Level 1	Create Shipment - Blacksmithing	5 True Iron Ore	Truesteel Ingot
Gem Boutique Level 1	Create Shipment - Jewelcrafting	5 Blackrock Ore	Taladite Crystal
Scribe's Quarters Level 1	Create Shipment - Inscription	2 Cerulean Pigment	War Paints
Enchanter's Study Level 1	Create Shipment - Enchanting	5 Draenic Dust	Fractured Temporal Crystal
Tailoring Emporium Level 1	Create Shipment - Tailoring	5 Sumptuous Fur	Hexweave Cloth
Salvage Yard Level 1	followers quests loot Small Sack of Salvaged Goods, Crate of Salvage, Bag of Salvaged Goods, Big Crate of Salvage
Storehouse Level 1	(1) +5 work orders, personal bank, (2) guild bank, (3) +15 work orders, ethereal

Comment by 1424554

Thank you for the nice guide... I appreciate the help. Also the bonus for the enchanting shack is your friends can come and DE any unneeded items too.

Comment by SpakyTwo

"Level 3 blueprints are account-wide. Once you unlock one on a character, it’s available to all characters on your account."

Whippty-do! It still cost a lot to build a garrison.

Comment by Dashan

It should be mentioned (if it hasn't been already) that 'replacing' then rebuilding a lvl 2 or 3 building means that you have to rebuild each stage of the building. So if you have a level 3 Tannery, switch it for something else, and later want to rebuild the Tannery, you'll have to build the level 1, then pay to upgrade to level 2 (waiting another hour), then again to level 3. You don't have to re-buy the plans. just re-pay for the upgrades

Comment by PinkMatrixx

look to the trees and you can find a bird named pepe . you can locate him by /tar pepe , if u mark him then with an icon its easier to find him , if u then click on him he will sit on ur head for around an hour . make sure u hide ur helm so he will stay on

Comment by Aerynsun8449

I love the guide, thank you. I was wondering about the ability to upgrade your garrison to lvl 2 if you're lvl 92 and not gone though the outpost quest chain in Gorgrond. In the past, I leveled all my toons the old fashion way of doing the quests, all of the quests in Frostfire Ridge, before getting to lvl 92. The last three I've run though, however, I was able to get heirlooms that gave me xp boosts so, now I'm sitting at the beginning of the Fostfire Ridge quests and I'm level 92. How do I level my garrison without the outpost quest chain?

Comment by fredrikkarlsson

In your garrison you got a teleport to Ashran. You can find that portal in the tower just outside your garrison, just go upstairs on the stege.

Comment by 1633351

HI, I'm somewhat new to WOW, I didn't play much back in The Lich King and very briefly in Cataclysm and I still don't know that much about playing. I like the idea of garrisons but what is the point of building one and when would you recommend a player start working on their garrison, at what level and such? Thanks so much. I am loving these forums and how well thought out all these posts are, it's really helping me out a lot.

Comment by 1697110

Nice little guide. Garrisons can be somewhat overwhelming when encountered for the first time, especially for new players having a boosted character.

Comment by Tequima

Note that if you are a Demon Hunter (or skipped WoD when levelling), you will need to open up Draenor before you can construct your Garrison. A high level character can do this quest chain in under an hour (I was doing other things at the time and it took less than 2 hours).

There are three key reasons you might want a level 3 garrison: access to the LfR NPC; professions for gold making (e.g. Inscription - Card of Omens) or bags for alts (though the BfA Deep Sea Bag are the same size and often as cheap to craft); unique transmog items from the Bunker and Trading Post. Draenor Pathfinder will no longer be needed for flying there after Shadowlands pre-patch (probably sometime in Sept/Oct 2020).

The start point is to speak to the Honor Hold Mage in Stormwind/Ogrimmar (for Stormwind, she is in the first level of the Mage tower). She will portal you to Khadgar who will give you a quest to go through the Dark portal. From here, you need to do all the quests up to and including the one to kill the big monster near the Garrison (Quake for the Alliance). This will give you a Level 1 garrison and a Garrison Hearthstone.

For Alliance players, you then need to: do the quests from Baros, Maraad and Thorn to get to a level 2 garrison. Fly to Ashraan and do the quests there and recruit the two followers to help gain resources for your garrison via the mission table. You can buy your Draenor primary profession training for 100g a piece (or do the Embaari village quests starting with Yrel back in your garrison). Whilst in Ashraan, buy some Huge Ogre Cache from the Auction House or use one of the methods listed on the Garrison Resources page to gather the resources to build your Level 3 garrison and buildings.

My recommendation for a Level 3 Garrison building sequence is to get:

Profession building - for extra soul-bound items each day, e.g. Hexweave Cloth
Trading Post - access to a vendor for raw materials in exchange for resources and resources from hand ins (alternatively, build the Lumber Mill and switch later, as a faster, but overall more expensive, way to gain resources). Access to a non-phasing auction house if you don't have the Mighty Caravan Brutosaur (requires quest - items can be bought on the AH)
Garden - for hand-ins at the Trading Post for resources, or to send to your scribe
Mine - for the ore which can be used for professions or hand-ins at the Trading Post
Dwarven Bunker - for the unique transmog and follower armor/weapons. Once all your followers are at 675, replace with the Mage Tower for faster transport around Draenor
Storehouse (level 1) - easy access to your bank (later on get Level 2 for Guild bank or level 3 for Void Storage)
Lunarfall Inn - to recruit followers with the Extreme Scavenger. Once all your followers have this ability, switch to the Lumber Mill for resources or the Barn if you need Savage Blood for the level 4-6 enhanced profession items for transmog.
Scrapyard - for follower armor/weapons, resources and profession items (requires a short quest chain at Pinchwhistle Gearworks - breadcrumb in your Garrison. Once all your followers are at 675, replace with the Forge for a buff or Enchanter's Study to disenchant low-value items
Barracks - for the 5 extra mission table followers

Comment by Wachilia

If trying to upgrade your buildings and even though you meet all the requirements it still tells you "plan required" try exiting the game entirely and then sign back in. My game just did this to me, I checked my quests and repurchased all the plans to be sure(which I then had to sell back). Then as I started to write to ask if any of you had experienced this or had any ideas I decided to try the "tech" approach "did you try restarting it?" and that did it.. So don't stress reset, if that's not it cache clearing never hurts. ;)

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