Turtle WoW Survival Guide 1-150

Why Level Survival?

Survival provides both practical and roleplaying benefits:

• Traveler’s Tents: Craft tents (requires skill 50, character level 15) that boost rested XP gain, stackable with multiple tents for faster leveling. Tents last 20 minutes with a 2-hour cooldown.

• Fishing Boats: At skill 125 and level 25, craft boats granting +50 Fishing skill for 60 minutes, ideal for fishing high-level fish.

• Spirit Buffs: Craft Dim Torches (+4 Spirit) and Bright Campfires (+8 Spirit) to boost party regeneration.

• Gardening Unlock: Survival skill 75 unlocks Gardening, allowing crop cultivation for unique rewards.

• Roleplaying: Create immersive campsites with tents, torches, and campfires to enhance RP scenarios.

Getting Started: Learning Survival

To begin, you no longer need to complete the “Night’s Exploration” quest as of patch 1.18. Instead, follow these steps:

1. Visit Nesingwary’s Camp: Travel to Nesingwary’s Expedition in Stranglethorn Vale (coordinates approximately 35, 10).

2. Speak to Rufus Hardwick: Purchase the Survival skill directly from Rufus Hardwick for 1 silver. This grants you Survival at skill level 1 and a torch.

3. Light Your First Torch: Use the provided torch near a campfire (e.g., at Nesingwary’s camp) to light it, gaining +1 skill point to reach level 2.

Note: Stranglethorn Vale can be dangerous for low-level characters. Consider asking a higher-level player for an escort or swim from Westfall to Booty Bay (a 10-15 minute straight path with no fatigue or mobs) to avoid aggro.

Leveling Survival: 1-150

Survival is leveled primarily through crafting, with most recipes purchased from Rufus Hardwick at Nesingwary’s Camp. The process requires patience due to crafting cooldowns. Below is the step-by-step guide to reach skill 150.

Materials Needed

Most materials are purchased from Rufus Hardwick or general goods vendors. Stock up on:

• Flint and Tinder: Reusable, costs 1s 25c from Rufus Hardwick. Required for campfires and torches.

• Simple Wood: 2s each, consumed for campfires, torches, and boats. Buy in bulk (100-150 units recommended).

• Unlit Poor Torch: 1s each, purchased from general goods vendors (e.g., in Stormwind or Orgrimmar). Used to craft Dim Torches.

• Linen Cloth: 2-3s each on the Auction House, needed for tents.

• Sturdy Rope: 10s each from Rufus Hardwick, needed for tents.

• Handful of Copper Bolts: 10s each from Rufus Hardwick, needed for boats.

• Outline: Traveler’s Tent: 1g 50s from Rufus Hardwick, unlocks tent crafting at skill 50.

• Boats for Dummies: 1g 50s from Rufus Hardwick, unlocks fishing boat crafting at skill 125.

Estimated Total Cost: Approximately 3g to reach skill 50 (for tents) and 5-7g to reach 150, depending on Auction House prices for Linen Cloth.

Leveling Breakdown

1-10: Lighting Dim Torches

• Recipe: Dim Torch (requires Unlit Poor Torch, Flint and Tinder, and a campfire).

• Cooldown: 1-2 minutes (not always displayed).

• Skill-Up Chance: 100% up to skill 10, ~50% up to skill 20.

• Steps:

  1. Purchase 10-20 Unlit Poor Torches from a general goods vendor and Flint and Tinder from Rufus Hardwick.

  2. Open your Survival crafting menu (in the General tab of your spellbook, icon is a campfire).

  3. Stand near a campfire (e.g., Nesingwary’s camp or create a Basic Campfire using Cooking skill).

  4. Craft Dim Torches by right-clicking Unlit Poor Torches near the campfire.

  5. Repeat every 1-2 minutes until skill 10.

Tip: Craft torches whenever you make a campfire to maximize efficiency, but focus on campfires later for guaranteed skill-ups.

10-75: Bright Campfires

• Recipe: Bright Campfire (requires 1 Simple Wood, Flint and Tinder).

• Cooldown: 5 minutes (shared with Basic Campfire).

• Skill-Up Chance: 100% guaranteed skill point per craft up to skill 150.

• Steps:

  1. Buy 65-70 Simple Wood from Rufus Hardwick.

  2. Craft Bright Campfires every 5 minutes. Each craft consumes 1 Simple Wood and grants +1 skill point.

  3. Continue crafting torches alongside campfires if you need them (e.g., for Dark Nights mod), but torches are less reliable for skill-ups after skill 20.

  4. At skill 55, you automatically learn Journeyman Survival, increasing the cap to 150.

Time Estimate: Crafting every 5 minutes, reaching skill 75 takes ~3-4 hours, or ~2.5 hours if crafting torches every 1-2 minutes alongside campfires.

Note: If your skill is capped at 75/75 and Bright Campfire isn’t in your Survival menu, check your spellbook’s General tab. Crafting one Bright Campfire should unlock the 150 cap. If issues persist, delete your WDB folder or contact a GM.

50-75: Optional Tent Crafting

• Recipe: Traveler’s Tent (requires 4 Linen Cloth, 1 Simple Wood, 1 Sturdy Rope, skill 50, character level 15).

• Cooldown: 2 hours.

• Skill-Up Chance: Possible skill points, but not guaranteed; focus on Bright Campfires for reliability.

• Steps:

  1. Purchase Outline: Traveler’s Tent from Rufus Hardwick for 1g 50s.

  2. Buy 4 Linen Cloth from the Auction House and 1 Sturdy Rope from Rufus.

  3. Craft tents in your Survival menu when available, but prioritize Bright Campfires for skill-ups.

Tip: Tents appear as a spell in the General tab of your spellbook after learning the recipe. Use them to gain rested XP boosts in popular areas like outside Stormwind or raid entrances.

75-150: Bright Campfires (Continued)

• Steps:

  1. Continue crafting Bright Campfires every 5 minutes (75 crafts needed).

  2. Stock up on ~75 Simple Wood for this phase.

  3. Craft in downtime (e.g., while traveling or waiting for groups) to stay efficient.

• Time Estimate: ~6-7 hours total from skill 75 to 150, assuming consistent crafting every 5 minutes.

Tip: Place Bright Campfires in group areas to provide +8 Spirit to party members, enhancing your contribution to the community.

125-150: Optional Fishing Boat Crafting

• Recipe: Fishing Boat (requires 15 Simple Wood, 1 Handful of Copper Bolts, skill 125, character level 25).

• Cooldown: 2 hours.

• Steps:

  1. Purchase Boats for Dummies from Rufus Hardwick for 1g 50s.

  2. Craft boats in water to gain a +50 Fishing skill bonus for 60 minutes.

  3. Use sparingly for skill-ups, as Bright Campfires remain the most reliable method.

Tip: Boats are great for fishing high-level fish for Cooking, Alchemy, or profit. Craft them strategically when fishing.

Gardening Integration

At skill 75, you can unlock the Gardening profession, which complements Survival:

• Quest: Visit gardening trainers outside Stormwind (Elwynn Forest) for Alliance or in Bloodhoof Village (Mulgore) for Horde to start a short quest.

• Recipe: Purchase Outline: Simple Wooden Planter from the gardening trainer.

• Materials: Requires Survival skill 75, Un’Goro Soil, Refreshing Spring Water, and seeds (available from vendors or world drops).

• Process: Plant seeds in gardening zones (Stormwind or Bloodhoof Village), water/fertilize every 9 minutes, and harvest crops for rewards.

• Tip: Evaluate crop benefits vs. material costs before investing heavily in Gardening.

Tips for Efficient Leveling

• Craft During Downtime: Make Bright Campfires during travel, questing, or group wait times to minimize wasted cooldowns.

• Stock Up Early: Buy 100-150 Simple Wood and 10-20 Unlit Poor Torches upfront to avoid multiple vendor trips.

• Community Support: Place tents in high-traffic areas (e.g., raid entrances, Goldshire) to help others gain rested XP.

• Use Addons: Install addons like TradeSkillsData or TourGuide Professions for recipe tracking and profession guidance. Ensure they’re compatible with Turtle WoW’s 1.12 client.

• Monitor Cooldowns: Use a timer or addon to track the 5-minute Bright Campfire and 1-2 minute torch cooldowns for optimal crafting.

• Stay Updated: Check Turtle WoW’s forums or roadmap for planned Survival profession reworks (expected late 2024 to Q1 2025), which may introduce new crafts or raise the cap to 300.

Roleplaying Opportunities

Survival enhances Turtle WoW’s RP-friendly environment:

• Campsites: Set up tents, Bright Campfires, and torches to create immersive camps for RP events.

• Fishing Adventures: Use fishing boats to roleplay as a seasoned angler on lakes or rivers.

• Community Interaction: Share tents and campfires with other players to foster camaraderie and build atmosphere.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Skill Capped at 75: If stuck at 75/75, craft a Bright Campfire (check spellbook’s General tab). If it’s missing, contact a GM or delete your WDB folder.

• Tent Not Craftable: Ensure you’re level 15+ and have learned Outline: Traveler’s Tent. The recipe appears as a spell in your spellbook.

• Low-Level Travel to Stranglethorn: Swim from Westfall to Booty Bay or seek an escort to avoid high-level mobs.

Future of Survival

A Survival profession overhaul is planned for late 2024 to Q1 2025, potentially increasing the skill cap to 300 and adding new items like:

• Survivalist’s Multi-Tool: Enhances profession buffs (e.g., Herbalism).

• Torch Holder: Holds torches for hands-free Spirit buffs.

• Adventurer’s Chest: Temporarily accesses bank storage.

• Magic Torch: Reveals invisible entities for PvP or PvE. Keep an eye on Turtle WoW’s official forums or roadmap for updates.

Conclusion

Leveling Survival from 1 to 150 in Turtle WoW takes ~10-12 hours of crafting Bright Campfires, with additional time for torches or tents. The profession offers practical benefits like faster leveling via tents and fishing bonuses, while its RP-friendly tools enrich your Mysteries of Azeroth experience. Stock up on materials, craft strategically, and embrace the wilderness to become a master Survivalist. Happy adventuring!

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