New Player Introduction

Whether you’re a veteran returning after a break or someone curious about the World of Warcraft universe, collection-based gameplay offers a fun, low-pressure way to enjoy the game. Here’s a quick breakdown of the who/what/where/when/why/how of WoW collecting:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Who Can Collect?

Anyone! Even trial accounts can start collecting, though there are limits. If you’ve seen cool collectible content and want to give it a try, the Starter Edition is enough to begin.

• To go further or access higher-level zones, you’ll need an active subscription.
• To collect from the current expansion, you’ll need at least the Base Edition of that expansion.

🧳 What Can You Collect?

• 🐾 Battle Pets: A Pokémon-style mini-game where pets can battle, level up, and be collected.
• 🧥 Transmog Appearances: Change your gear’s look without changing its stats. Collect styles for every slot.
• 🦄 Mounts: Rideable companions that make traveling (or flying) faster and more stylish.
• 🏆 Achievements: Earn these for everything from leveling to PvP to exploring hidden content.
• 🤝 Reputations: Gain standing with factions to unlock rewards like cosmetics, mounts, and more.

🌍 Where Do You Get Collectibles?

Collectibles can come from various sources:

• In-game drops from rares, quests, dungeons, and vendors
• Seasonal events (e.g. Hallow’s End, Lunar Festival)
• The monthly Darkmoon Faire
• Promotions like Twitch Drops or Blizzard store bundles

🕒 When Can You Collect?

Anytime! Most items are always available, but some:

• Are seasonal or tied to in-game holidays
• Appear only during weekly or monthly events
• Rotate in availability (e.g. raid lockouts or world quests)

💖 Why Collect?

Collecting is a relaxing, rewarding activity that doesn’t require high-level gear or intense focus. It’s ideal for:

• Players with limited playtime or busy schedules
• Solo adventurers or casual players
• Anyone looking for a fun, goal-oriented playstyle

Plus, the collecting community is friendly and supportive—you’ll find lots of guides, help, and encouragement!

🛠️ How Do You Get Started?

Open your Collections tab in-game (Shift+P) to start exploring your mounts, pets, and transmog library.

These tools also make collecting easier and more rewarding:

• AllTheThings – Shows what you’re missing in every zone
• Data For Azeroth – Sync your account and track progress
• SimpleArmory – Visual roadmap of your collection goals
• WarcraftPets – Pet battling guides, rarity info, and rankings

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

Check out one of our zone guides like Elwynn Forest to see some of the many things you can start collecting today!

Don’t forget to visit us often — we’re always adding more zone and player guides to help you on your collecting journey.

Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to the AzerothCollector team — we’d love to hear from you.

Happy collecting!