Well, I gave in and created a new hunter alt. I’m still laboriously leveling my mage — I did promise my husband I’d make it to 25 — but I was thinking about useful pet comparisons and got excited about an idea I had. So i just had to create a character to try it out …
Remember to log in and claim your Winter Veil presents today! They can be found under the tree by Great-father Winter in Ironforge and Orgrimmar. You can get some pretty neat things, but these presents are only available until January 2nd, says Blizzard, so make sure you don’t forget!
This article is part of a series for new hunters on choosing your first pet.
Teldrassil, the homeland of the Night Elves, is an island formed from the trunk of a huge tree. Teldrassil used to be fairly isolated but with the Burning Crusade expansion, it is now pretty accessible to young hunters from both the Night Elf and the Draenei races. (Draenei merely need to take the boat from the Exodar to Auberdine in Darkshore, and then another boat from Auberdine to Teldrassil.)
In addition, there are a few creatures in Darskhore that are also appropriate as first pets as well. Darkshore is the second Night Elf zone and is a very short boat or hippogryph ride away.
Before I forget, let me wish all of you the best possible holiday season! I hope that you have plenty of time for playing games, being with your family, or enjoying yourself in whatever way you most desire — and that you get lots of presents!
(And yes, I know I missed astronomical midwinter and that it’s not Christmas yet. I’m just trying to wedge this in here before I forget.)
This article is part of a series for new hunters on choosing your first pet.
Durotar is the homeland of both orcs and trolls — making it the only newbie area that supports two races of hunters. In addition, Durotar is easily accessible from the Blood Elf lands. (There is a teleporter in the back of Silvermoon City that takes you to Undercity; from Undercity you can take the zeppelin to Orgrimmar. No danger involved!) So it’s not surprising that Durotar has a plethora of pets that are just perfect for the young hunter!