Must-Do Quests on Your Way to 90 in MoP Classic

As Mists of Pandaria (MoP) Classic launches on July 21, the race from 85 to 90 begins! Whether you're questing solo, grouping up, grinding dungeons, or even dabbling in pet battles and archaeology, there's a handful of must-do quests to maximize your experience, gear, and readiness. We've got your back with seven key focuses to ensure you don't miss out on XP, powerful items, or early advantages. If you find this guide helpful, consider bookmarking our site and checking out our WoW Classic store for gear, boosts, and more to fuel your adventure!

The Tillers reputation is a game-changer for mains and alts alike, and you can kick things off at level 85. The introductory quest unlocks your farm with four plots—perfect for getting a head start. Plant one scallion seed for the “Learn and Grow VI: Gina's Vote” quest, two juicy crunch carrots for the later “Mung-Mung's Vote” at Honored, and whatever you'd like in the fourth slot. No rush to hit the Valley of the Four Winds at 85; a breadcrumb quest will guide you there naturally by 86. This setup nets you XP now and saves time at 90—smart planting means no waiting for crops later!

MoP is packed with treasures, and some offer bind-on-account weapons—think 450 item-level gear usable from level 86, rivaling top normal dungeon drops! Install the Handy Notes add-on (MoP Treasures version) to spot these on your minimap. Beyond epic weapons for alts, many treasures yield 100-200 gold and a hefty chunk of XP. While racing to 90, detour to nearby treasures for a quick boost to your leveling speed and wallet.

Rares are your ticket to XP and unique loot. Use add-ons like RestedXP or RareScanner to get alerts when one spawns. Prioritize key ones: in Krasarang Wilds, Craw the Blade drops triple XP potions; Salon War Scout offers the Salon Battle Banner, a stealth-like tool for rogues or feral druids; and a battle horn from another rare is a tank's dream for AoE aggro in challenge modes. Most are toys, so grab them once and enjoy them forever across characters!

After hitting level 87, head to the Temple of the White Tiger in Kun-Lai Summit. A short quest line—some RP and three mob kills—leads you to the southern gate, triggering a cinematic to open the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. This unlocks Shrine access and sets you up for Golden Lotus dailies at 90. Do it while levelling for the XP bonus rather than waiting—every bit counts on your journey!

Dungeon grinding isn't the fastest way to 90, but don't skip them entirely. Complete each dungeon at least once for quest rewards—solid gear upgrades and tons of XP. If your item level's too low (especially for fresh 85s or non-raiders), visit catch-up vendors in zones like Jade Forest or Kun-Lai Summit. Buy a complete set or fill gaps to queue for spots like Stormstout Brewery or Temple of the Jade Serpent. It's a simple way to boost progress.

From 89, quest through Dread Wastes for a win-win. You'll earn XP while building Klaxxi reputation, key for pre-raid BiS items, 463 weapons, restorative ambers for challenge modes, and profession recipes. Every quest counts toward Exalted, so tackle them now instead of flying back at 90 when it feels like a chore. If you've found a faster leveling trick (like a broken spawn), save it for later—but questing here keeps the journey fun and rewarding.

This one's a bit niche but gold-worthy, especially for scribes. On launch day, servers go live (e.g., 11:00 p.m. for EU players on NA servers), and profession cooldowns reset at midnight server time. For inscription, you can craft Scroll of Wisdom at 525 skill—needing just three inks per cooldown. With a stack of green tea leaves, you might even squeeze in two. For 13 scribes, that's potentially a full Darkmoon deck! Pair questing with herbalism, mill herbs, and use cooldowns an hour before reset. An extra hour to 90 is worth the gold haul.