The “A Choice of Allies” quest is a pivotal step in unlocking Allied Races in World of Warcraft. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough, ensuring you can navigate the questline smoothly and efficiently. We’ll cover everything from starting the quest to understanding the choices you need to make, and how the recent changes in Patch 10.1.5 have streamlined the process.
Starting the Quest
After purchasing the relevant expansions and meeting the level requirements (now level 40 with Patch 10.1.5), the quest “The Call for Allies” will automatically appear. This quest directs you to Stormwind to speak with Anduin Wrynn. Completing this initial step leads you to “A Choice of Allies.”
Understanding the Choices
“A Choice of Allies” presents you with information about different Allied Races. Originally, this quest focused on Void Elves and Lightforged Draenei. However, with Patch 10.1.5, the quest has been updated to include a wider selection of races:
- Void Elves: Learn about their perks from Alleria Windrunner.
- Lightforged Draenei: Turalyon will provide insights into their abilities.
- Kul Tiran: Discover their lore and unlock questline.
- Mechagnome: Begin the Mechagnome unlock chain.
- Dark Iron Dwarf: Initiate the Dark Iron Dwarf questline.
To learn about each race, interact with the banners located near Aysa Cloudsinger in the Stormwind Embassy.
Allied Race Perks
Understanding the unique perks of each race is crucial for making an informed decision. Here’s a breakdown of the original Void Elf and Lightforged Draenei perks:
| Void Elf perks | Lightforged Draenei perks |
|---|---|
| 1. Spatial Rift | 1. Light’s Judgment |
| 2. Chill of Night | 2. Forge of Light |
| 3. Entropic Embrace | 3. Demonbane |
| 4. Ethereal Connection | 4. Light’s Reckoning |
| 5. Preternatural Calm | 5. Holy Providence |
Void Elf Questline
- The Ghostlands: Pick up the quest from Aysa and use the portal to the Ghostlands.
Portal to Ghostlands for Void Elf unlock quest
- Telogrus Rift: After completing the Ghostlands quest, use the portal to Telogrus Rift and complete the scenario.
Completing these quests unlocks the Void Elf Allied Race and awards the Starcursed Voidstrider mount.
Lightforged Draenei Questline
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The Lightforged: Interact with the Lightforged Beacon outside the Stormwind Embassy.
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Forge of Aeons: Follow T’paartos and complete the objectives in the Forge of Aeons scenario.
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For the Light!: Return to Anduin Wrynn in Stormwind to complete the questline.
Completing these quests unlocks the Lightforged Draenei Allied Race and awards the Lightforged Felcrusher mount.
Additional Allied Race Questlines (Post 10.1.5)
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Kul Tiran: Begin by speaking to Cyrus Crestfall in Boralus after accepting “Made in Kul Tiras”.
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Mechagnome: Start “Urgent Care” and meet Kelsey Steelspark in Boralus.
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Dark Iron Dwarf: Talk to Moira Thaurissan to begin the “Blackrock Depths” scenario.
Patch 10.1.5 Changes
Patch 10.1.5 significantly simplified the process of unlocking Allied Races. The primary change is the removal of most reputation and achievement requirements. Now, you only need a level 40 character to begin the unlock questlines. This update makes accessing Allied Races much easier for new and returning players.
Common Issues
- Quest Not Appearing: Ensure you have completed the introductory questline for Battle for Azeroth and meet the level requirement.
- Difficulty Choosing: The questline progresses as you learn about each race. After interacting with the characters or banners, the quest updates to allow you to proceed with the unlock questlines.
Conclusion
“A Choice of Allies” is the starting point for unlocking several Allied Races in World of Warcraft. With the changes introduced in Patch 10.1.5, the process is more accessible than ever. By following this guide, you can efficiently unlock your desired Allied Races and expand your gameplay options.
