Horde War Campaign in Battle for Azeroth

By Neryssa Updated: 2021/03/05

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Introduction to the War CampaignOrder Hall StorylineWar Campaign Reputation ImprovementsWar Campaign Rewards

Access to the Mission Table of Battle for Azeroth, as well as 5 Champions by the time you're done with the Campaign;

Access to the continent of Kul Tiras;

Access to the War Effort Advancements, equivalent to the Order Hall Advancements of Legion;

Access to The Honorbound Reputation;
Revered with them is required for Azerothian Diplomat, required for Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder, Part One.

Flight Master's WhistleSiege of BoralusReady for War

Ready for War is a requirement for both the Battle for Azeroth Pathfinder, Part One achievement, and part of the criteria to unlock the Mag'har Orc Allied Race.

Tides of Vengeance

Tides of Vengeance is part of the criteria to unlock the Zandalari Troll Allied Race.

anyThe Fourth WarTwo Sides to Every TaleTides of VengeanceTides of Vengeance

Ironclad Frostclaw: Captured in the snows of Alterac Valley, this bloodthirsty hunter now roars for the Alliance.

Bloodflank Charger: Stolen from the Arathi Basin stables, this fire-hearted charger now steeds for the Horde.

Completion ToolReady for WarThe Fourth WarTides of VengeanceBFA attunement tracker8.0 War Campaign Pre-50Flight Master's WhistleLevel 35: Introduction to the War CampaignThe War CampaignThe War CacheWar ResourcesTime for WarMission from the WarchiefArcanis ValtroisWar ResourcesWar of ShadowsReinforcementsLevels 35 and 40: Establishing Footholds

Tiragarde Sound: Shadow Hunter Ty'jin

Drustvar: Hobart Grapplehammer

Stormsong Valley: Rexxar

Horde Footholds in Kul TirasSwashbuckling in StyleParleyin' Wit PiratesSpike the PunchCannonball CollectionA Change in DirectionThar She Blows!I'm the Captain NowPlunder Bay ScreenshotsProfit and ReconnaissanceWiccaphobiaI Hope There's No Witches in the MountainsKrazzlefrazz Outpost

Embiggen a Supply Hut to regular size by using a Kyanite-Laser Embiggener. In the process, you also accidentally hit a rat and must now kill a Giant Rat!

Detonate an Engineering-Works-In-A-Bomb by clicking the Boom Button.

Construct a Fishing Hut, by pushing down a plunger detonate a large pile of explosives and fish.

Pull the Inn out of a Wormhole. Make sure you don't pull out any Interdimensional Abominations though.

Krazzlefrazz Outpost ScreenshotsA Wall of IronOn the HuntOnward!Douse the FlamesAlmost Worth SavingHunt Them DownWarfang Hold ScreenshotsLevel 35: War Effort Advancements

Note: These require ONE FOOTHOLD UNLOCKED as well as Level 35.

Adapting Our TacticsOrder Hall Advancements from Legion

Tier 1 - 4 hour research time, 15 War Resources
Seafarer's Hearth: Harness the power of the sea, reducing the cooldown of your Hearthstone by 40% when used in Kul Tiras and Zandalar.

Swift Landing: Capture the momentum from your recent flight path, increasing your mounted movement speed by 20% for 5 minutes upon landing.

Tier 2 - 1 day research time, 100 War Resources, requires 3 Champions:

Upgraded Troop Barracks: Construct a larger barracks for your army, increasing the maximum number of troops you can house by 2.

Troop Portal Network: Open a portal for transportation of troops from Orgrimmar, allowing troops to be recruited instantly.

Tier 3 - 1 day research time, 150 War Resources, requires completed Expeditions to 5 different Islands:

Island Plunderer: Learn the pirate secrets of spotting treasure, granting you a chance to receive additional Seafarer's Dubloon on Island Expeditions.

Island Archeologist: Learn the secrets of ancient civilizations, increasing the duration of effects from shrines by 20%.

Tier 4 - 1 day research time, 200 War Resources, requires 5 Champions:

World Azerite Detector: Construct an Azerite detector on your ship, granting you a chance to find additional Azerite when completing World Quests.

Local Transportation: Upgrade your Flight Master's Whistle, allowing you to call for a quick flight back to Zuldazar when using your whistle directly next to a flight master on Zandalar or Kul Tiras.

Tier 5 - 1 day research time, 250 War Resources, requires a Warfront victory against 3 different commanders:

Warfront Resourcer: Learn more efficient ways to gather resources under pressure, increasing resource gathering speed by 15% while fighting in a Warfront.

Warfront General: Learn how to best inspire allies in combat, increasing the effectiveness of your recruited troops by 15% while fighting in a Warfront.

Tier 6 - 1 day research time, 500 War Resources, requires Azerothian Diplomat achievement:

Horde Ambassador: Open up additional lines of trade with your new allies, granting additional War Resources from emissary quests.

Level 40: Island Expeditions

Note: These require TWO FOOTHOLDS UNLOCKED as well as Level 40.

Heart of AzerothIsland Expeditions GuideLevel 50: Uniting the NationsUniting ZandalarZandalari EmpireVoldunaiTalanji's ExpeditionThe Heart of AzerothFlight Master's WhistleUniting the Isles8.0 War Campaign: Level 50Ready for WarPart 1 - The First AssaultBreaking Kul Tiran WillInto the Heart of TiragardeOur Mountain NowMaking Ourselves at HomeBridgeport InvestigationExplosives in the FoundryExplosivityAmmunition AcquisitionGunpowder ResearchA Bit of ChaosDeath TrapThe Bridgeport RidePart 2 - The Marshal's GraveA Stroll Through a CemeteryExamining the EpitaphsState of UnrestOur Lot in LifeThe Crypt KeeperWhat Remains of Marshal M. ValentinePart 3 - Death of a TidesageTracking TidesagesNo Price Too HighThey Will Know FearScattering Our EnemiesCommander and CaptainZelling's PotentialWhatever Will BeTo Be ForsakenPart 4 - At the Bottom of the SeaSiege of BoralusJourney to the Middle of NowhereDeep DiveSeafloor ShipwreckChecking Dog TagsThe Sunken GraveyardBiolumi-NuisanceCaptain By CaptainThe Undersea LedgeWater-Breathing DragonGrab and GoSiege of BoralusWith Prince in TowFinale - The Strike on BoralusWhen a Plan Comes TogetherOld ColleaguesThe Bulk of the GuardA Well Placed PortalRelics of RitualForfeit SoulsTidesage TeachingsGaining the Upper HandReturn to the HarborLife Held HostageThe Aid of the TidesA Cycle of HatredReady for WarBattle for Azeroth Pathfinder, Part OneLilian Voss8.1 War CampaignPart 1 - The Norwington AttackReady for WarOur War ContinuesAzerite DeniedThe Fury of the HordeCleaning Out the EstateMachines of War and AzeriteWith HonorThe Hunt Never EndsRide Out to Meet ThemThe Day is WonPart 2 - The Gallywix PlanA Mech for a GoblinIt Belongs in My Mech!Avoiding Lawsuits 101The Right Mech for the JobNecessary PrecautionsTest Case #1; Mech vs. MekkatorqueInsurance PolicyInsurance RenewalKilling on the SideMekkatorque's Battle PlansMech versus AirshipA Goblin's Definition of SuccessPart 3 - The Ashvane RescueBreaking Out AshvaneFace Your EnemyBe More UniformA Brilliant DistractionCatching a RideThrough the Front DoorFinale - War is HereWar Is HereRide of the ZandalariNo One Left BehindA Path of BloodRetaking the OutpostPutting the Gob in Gob SquadRe-rebuilding the A.F.M.O.D.It's Alive!The Battle of Zul'jan RuinsWe Have Them CorneredZandalari JusticeNone Shall EscapeBreaking MirrorsTelaamon's PurgeParting MistsFly Out to Meet ThemBattle of Dazar'alornotEpilogue - The King's DeathnotThe King's DeathThe Return of Derek Proudmoore

Nathanos: King Rastakhan is dead, the Zandalari fleet has been decimated, and we have lost valuable soldiers. The Dark Lady is on her way from Orgrimmar to assess the situation. We must figure out our next move before the Alliance strike again. I believe protocol now would be to pay respects to the fallen king. We will determine our next move afterwards.
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Talanji: Thank you for coming. Zuldazar is still reeling from de Alliance attack. My people's faith has been shaken..and so has my own.
Baine: I too know the pain of losing a father. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask.
Nathanos: You have seen firsthand the treachery of the Alliance. Let your grief be sated by vengeance against them.
Baine: This is not the time to speak of revenge, Blightcaller!
Nathanos: Enough! The Warchief has arrived.
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Sylvanas: I'll admit, I did not think the Little Lion had it in him to kill King Rastakhan. Blood has been spilled, and vengeance must be had. Give me a moment to express my condolences, then come with me. We have more to do to win this war.
Sylvanas: My condolences on your loss, princess. Excuse me...Queen Talanji.
Talanji: Titles mean little to me now. I must know...with de Zandalari navy in ruins, does de Horde intend to abandon us?
Sylvanas: We do not turn our back on our allies, Talanji. The war campaign has taken an unfortunate turn, to be certain...but our cause is not lost.
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Nathanos: My queen...reports are coming in from all outposts. The Alliance is tightening its grip. Victory is within their grasp.
Baine: Perhaps we can open negotiations--
Sylvanas: The Alliance slays the leader of the Zandalari, and you speak of negotiations?
Sylvanas: No. This war will not end until we stand victorious. Until the Little Lion kneels before my throne.
Sylvanas: Meet me aboard the Banshee's Wail. I have a plan to ensure the Proudmoore family pays dearly for Rastakhan's death.

new Vol'jin questlineWisdom of the Warchief

Patch 8.0 and 8.1 of the Horde War Campaign

Exalted with the Zandalari Empire

Defeated Jaina Proudmoore for Battle of Dazar'alor

Completed the previous Vol'jin questlines for Spirits Be With You in Uldir

The Shadow Hunter8.1.5 War CampaignPart 1 - The Message to the Lord AdmiralRighting WrongsShips in the NightUnder Lock and KeysDead in the WaterA Bitter ReunionCasting the BaitUnder False ColorsPart 2 - The Warfang EventSecuring Warfang HoldSpy GamesCommunication BreakdownTickets, Please?A Display of Power8.2 War CampaignDown Into NazjatarVisions of DangerComprehensive Nazjatar GuidePart 1 - Baine's RescueVisions of DangerOld AlliesSafe HavenIf you've sided with Sylvanas, you will instead receive the quest Old Allies, where you will report Lor'themar's plans to Nathanos before arriving in Orgrimmar. Nathanos tells you to play along.Stay of ExecutionIf you've sided with Sylvanas, you will also report to Nathanos at the end of the quest. Nathanos laments that there is so many traitors within the Horde, but we are to continue pretending to work together and trust in Sylvanas' plans, as there is an even greater test of loyalty coming soon.

Lor'themar Theron: Proudmoore and Shaw risked their lives to rescue Baine? Unexpected.
First Arcanist Thalyssra: Is it? Not long ago, Alliance and Horde fought together to liberate Suramar from the Legion.
Lor'themar Theron: Cooperation between our sides has been the exception, not the rule. More often, we are at each other's throats.
First Arcanist Thalyssra: The animosity only benefits Azshara. Her power is considerable. Divided, we are no match for her--or the master she serves.
Lor'themar Theron: Sylvanas has the loyalty of the people. So long as she is warchief, this war will rage within their hearts. We cannot stop it.
First Arcanist Thalyssra: Perhaps we do not need to. It might be enough to direct our attacks against Azshara rather than the Alliance.
Lor'themar Theron: That plan would infuriate Blightcaller... which makes me like it all the more. Hmm... "It stops when you turn from one another and walk away..."
First Arcanist Thalyssra: What was that?
Lor'themar Theron: A lesson once taught to Jaina Proudmoore and me. Your counsel is wise, Thalyssra. Our focus must be on ending Azshara's reign.
Lor'themar Theron: But if the Alliance undermines our efforts, the flames of war will rise once again.
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If you're loyal to Sylvanas, after reporting to Nathanos once more:
Nathanos Blightcaller: Saurfang, Thrall, the Alliance... it is vexing to allow our quarry to believe they escaped us. But we must trust in the warchief's plan.
Nathanos Blightcaller: Soon your loyalty will face an even greater test. I do hope you prove worthy of the Dark Lady's favor.
Nathanos Blightcaller: I have been recalled to Orgrimmar. Remain in Nazjatar. Keep playing along with these traitorous vipers... until you are summoned.

8.2.5 Campaign - War Campaign Conclusion

Please see our comprehensive dedicated guide for the conclusion of the War Campaign - War Campaign Conclusion Guide - Battle for Azeroth (8.2.5)!

Comments

Comment by tmptfate

If you could add the total reputation that is gained for The Honorbound for each War Campaign part (Parts 1-4), it would be really helpful for planning ahead to hit revered and unlock the finale and 5th follower.

Comment by lordofthereins

If you're level 120 and you're wondering how much priority you should place on the War Campaign - the main benefit is Pathfinder part one. You need to get revered with the Honorbound for Pathfinder, obviously, but you also need to complete the War Campaign to unlock Pathfinder. So If Pathfinder is a high priority for you then definitely work hard on your War Campaign.

Comment by HotRats

It appears opening the 3rd foothold is locked behind completion of the Island Expedition quest chain.

Comment by Heinekenpils

My horde war campaign in BFA is completely steady. I do not go a meter further and that is quite annoying. I really do not understand what I'm doing wrong.
I can not find the quest that is needed for a meter. I search the Internet with a rotten hand.
I meet all the requirements, I think to do the confused campaign to start the WQ, but I am completely stuck. Can you indicate what goes wrong? Or that I'm doing something wrong. Thank you for your help. I hope to hear something soon.

Where to start again to complete this?

Thanks

Comment by Eyecandy

Is there a link or a site where I can check witch one are the best options for each tier?

Comment by obbig

I strongly recommend doing each outpost quest as soon as it becomes available, don't wait until you hit 120. They give reasonable xp for not a lot of time invested and actually save you some time later. Benefits are gaining the followers early so you can start getting them xp, whilst also opening up more mission completion opportunities early. By the time you get to 120 you'll have starting flight points in each zone for world quests and your followers should be well on their way to epic.
Just be careful running around doing your outpost quests at lower levels, as only mobs in your immediate quest areas are scaled to your level. Wander too far off the path to grab some herbs or ore and you'll find yourself facing 120 mobs :).

Comment by Animosa

Rest in peace Navigator Swink, even as an outlaw he reamined loyal to his bretheren, not selling them out like others.

Comment by Mightylorddk

Sylvanas arrives in Dazar'alor, uninterested in giving condolences to the new leader of the Zandalari, Talanji.

Bias level: Over 9,000. Sylvanas clearly shows her condolence to Talanji. What do you expect out there when Talanji herself asked about siding with the Zandalari? Still nagging and weeping about her death father? Or answer her question if the horde will stand with the Zandalari or not?

this expansion has brought a lot of biased people into the light. Lets call it: Battle for Biases.(##RESPBREAK##)908##DELIM##FunkyJam##DELIM##

Comment by Junblat

Sylvanas: We do not turn our back on our allies

Comment by K1ngMrglMrgl

Sylvanas arrives in Dazar'alor, uninterested in giving condolences to the new leader of the Zandalari, Talanji.
Big lie, Alliance propaganda

Comment by nerdgirl1993

I don't know why Neryssa always feels the need to downgrade Sylvanas. You dont like her? Fine. Why spreading propaganda like she was uninterested to give her condolence to Talanji?

Comment by andreios

It seems odd to me that we went to all this effort to get the body of Marshall Valentine, only for him to be basically a non-entity in the final battle...

Comment by Korrigan13

8.1 Part 3 - The Ashvane Rescue also requires Exaulted.

Comment by magnetgrrl

I have completed every requirement and have the quest Battle of Dazar'alor. but cannot queue for the raid. Any ideas?

Comment by Dergald

Heads-up : Dont start ie .. dont send off your followers for the Day before your Under False Colors or you will have to wait however many hours for your followers to come back from mission to complete the second part required for Under False Colors.

Comment by 1760994

Anyone know how to get past the bug where you can’t advance the 2nd foothold? I’m currently stuck where it doesn’t recognize that I have selected a point from the map and abandoning the quest doesn’t work.

Comment by Coffinboffin

FYI the 8.2 section does not become accessible after completing Down into Nazjatar. After you've completed that you must do the follow-up, Insight into our Enemies and all subsequent follow-ups until you've completed Clearing out the Cache. Only then does the Visions of Danger quest appear. Thought I'd mention this as I've been tearing my hair out trying to figure out why Visions of Danger wasn't showing for me and so far 8.2 has been very flaky when it comes to providing info/guidance. Good guide though and keep up the good work :)

Comment by magnetgrrl

For the first expac ever, I've completely abandoned the war campaign/main content storyline and as of right now, don't care if I ever finish it.

After being tricked - TWICE - through sketchy and biased quest design to betray Sylvanas (on my main undead lock) and then reading through the quest chain description past where I ended (Righting Wrongs) that, even if you took the option to not betray her either time, you still get stuck later with a quest to kill fellow Forsaken and multiple dark rangers just to rescue Blaine....

It's clear where Blizzard wants this to go, and that they do not care what part of their player base thinks. They might as well just have said "All Forsaken characters will be auto-transformed to be Tauren and Forsaken is no longer a playable race" because it's clear we have no real choices here. Sucks to be a Forsaken or anyone who was a fan of Sylvanas as a character before, since they've twisted her so far OOC to be the new big bad it's pathetic.

I'm still secretly hoping she's being controlled somehow and there might be a redemption path for her that would be a more interesting storyline than "new Horde leader becomes final raid battle after turning evil" again since we've done that before (more than once I think).

Comment by Taurenmoo814U

This is hilarious. At this point, EVERY OTHER LEADER IN THE HORDE is against Sylvanas (except whatshername maghar leader nobody remembers), but you have Thrall, Saurfang, Baine, Lor'themar, Thalyssra, Vol'jin (though a spirit), Mayla, and likely gallywix would just join there side because they outnumber sylvanas.

Yet despite all other horde leaders being against her, you still have people calling any of them traitors. Doesn't it occur to anyone at this point if your the only one stood alone in a room calling everyone else a traitor, that your no longer have a cause for them to be bound to? That YOU ARE the traitor?

Comment by JetGaren

Level 116: Island Expeditions
You can queue for island expeditions at level 110 already. Azerite for the Horde is not yet available at level 116 with two footholds, but when you hit 120.

Comment by KidFamous

does anyone know how much honor bound and zandalar rep you get from completing the entire war campaign? I would really love an estimate.
if anyone remembers! :D

Comment by Vortilion01

I never got the choice to choose an allegiance. It automatically put me on the Baine-Loyalist path! Where exactly is the choice supposed to be?

Comment by bpmike83

"To access the next portion of the War Campaign, you will need to progress in Nazjatar up until you get the quest, Down Into Nazjatar. Note, you do not need to complete this quest, just get to the stage where it is unlocked, and you will be offered the quest Visions of Danger"

This is wrong. I am on Down into Nazjatar on several alts, and have not received any quest called Visions of Danger. I've done the entire war campaign on a main as well. Bad info here from WoWhead.

Comment by Animosa

SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER!

If you side with Sylvanas, you can report Baine request to Nathanos, even tell him directly that Baine and Zelling were responsible for Derek's escape. You don't even have to wait for the follower mission to be completed (I don't know, if it's a 8.3 quickening chance, tho).

Comment by BryceSoker

As someone trying really hard to follow the story and can't progress over Step 1: The First Assault (mostly because I can't find the quest) and then ends up at level 50 and put into Najzatar out of thin air... This game is really bad at doing a lot of things that other mmos made us take for granted...

Comment by Bleachrush

After that, You can meet Lor'themar at the docks of Dazar'alor. Which will continue Surafang story "The Eve Of Battle" Quest.

Comment by ghostwolf27

It appears that the 8.2 section of the war campaign is no longer required for the Tauren Heritage Armor. I spent the day getting Exalted with Thunderbluff and working my way through the 8.0 and 8.1 War Campaign content only to find Spiritwalker Isahi outside the Allied Race embassy in Org. I have not done the questline for the 8.2 Content but am able to start the Questline for the Armor.

Comment by MikeMJG

You forgot about the Saurfang questline where we go to Stormwind to meet Dark Ranger Lyana.

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