WoW SoD: What is the level cap in WoW Season of Discovery?

This time around, the level cap isn't so simple.

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Valley of Honor in Classic WoW in Orgrimmar
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World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery is changing so many features we love about the original game, including the level cap.

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When WoW Classic first released in 2019, the maximum level was 60, reflecting the original game released in 2004. Season of Mastery kept this value the same, but Season of Discovery is taking a different approach, though, with a level cap that is going to increase as the season progresses.

Here’s what is the level cap in WoW Classic Season of Discovery.

What is a level cap in WoW Classic Season of Discovery?

Room in Blackfathom Depths with boss
The level cap is 25 at first, but it will increase. Image via Blizzard Entertainment

The level cap is the maximum level you can reach in WoW Classic Season of Discovery. Once you get to this level, you’ll stop gaining experience from slaying mobs and completing quests, and you’ve officially reached the end game. Then, you can maximize your character by acquiring the best-in-slot gear, completing dungeons, and, of course, raiding Blackfathom Depths. 

What is the current level cap in WoW Classic Season of Discovery?

A roadmap showing the planned expansions and content patches for WoW Classic versions
WoW Classic Roadmap. Image via Blizzard Entertainment

The maximum level in WoW Classic Season of Discovery is currently 25. The level cap will increase with each upcoming Season of Discovery update. The season will have four different level caps: 

  • Level 25 is the current cap as of the start of January 2024, as part of SoD phase one.
  • The second phase will increase the cap to level 40. This phase is expected to be released in late January at the earliest, but more likely during February, and will also introduce new runes, a PvP event, and the Gnomeregan raid.
  • The third phase will increase the cap to level 50. This phase is expected to release in April or May, and will introduce more new runes and a new raid.
  • The fourth phase will increase the cap to level 60. This phase should be released around June or July and will add new runes and end-game activities.

It’s important to note that these updates should come every couple of months, and you’ll have plenty of time to level up and catch up with your friends. On top of that, whenever Blizzard Entertainment increases the level cap, you’ll get an experience buff to quickly catch up.

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Izabela Tomakic
Staff Writer & World of Warcraft lead. Izabela has a long history with writing and games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, and The Sims. Before finding her home at Dot Esports in 2021, Izabela was an English teacher and a freelancer at Hotspawn, GGRecon, and Gameranx. In her free time, you’ll find her writing novels, wandering Azeroth, or inting on Summoner’s Rift.
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