Equipped and prepared, the paladin ventured out again, slaying spiders, kobolds, and bears while mining every visible copper vein. Paladin leveling proved surprisingly forgiving, nearly matching a priest's pace in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Gold both damage output and sustainability. Pulling two enemies at once rarely resulted in danger thanks to healing, defense, and buffs.

After defeating Goldtooth and retrieving Bernice's Necklace, more quests were turned in, pushing progress to level 8. Returning to Stormwind allowed for spell upgrades and additional blacksmithing, including the crafting of Copper Chain Pants and Copper Gauntlets-finally creating a proper set of armor.

Exploration continued through Elwynn Forest and into Jasperlode Mine, where new quests were accepted. At level 8, the paladin took on Princess, the notorious pig boss. A Furlbrow's Deed dropped from a Defias Bandit just before the fight, a stroke of rare luck that set a positive tone. The Princess encounter ended in victory, showcasing how self-sufficient and durable the class could be even without superior gear.

The Priest's Chapter

After finishing Westfall's quests and reaching level 10, focus shifted to the priest. The goal: reach level 20 to access Deadmines and farm Wool Cloth for improved bags and crafted gear. The mailbox overflowed with green-quality items for disenchanting-ideal for leveling Enchanting efficiently.

The first task was the elite mob Vagash, handled through a few clever positioning tactics. From there, questing continued into Loch Modan, where crafting and tailoring took center stage. At the tailoring station, several upgrades were produced: Reinforced Linen Cape, Heavy Linen Gloves, Soft Linen Boots, and Green Linen Bracers.

The journey continued via the Deeprun Tram to Stormwind for class quests, followed by a return to Ironforge. After reaching Enchanting 70, a Greater Magic Wand was crafted-though it couldn't be equipped until level 13. Once that milestone was hit, the wand became an instant power boost.

Further progress included completing the Blood Sausage and Mining Supplies quests. The grind was lengthy, but another level-up midway made the process smoother.

Obstacles and Perseverance

Not everything went smoothly. A sudden power outage interrupted gameplay deep within Stone Splinter Valley, though thankfully, no character deaths occurred. Once the connection was restored, the trogg quests were completed, and preparation began for the Hogger Raid, a massive community event that drew enormous participation.

Between larger events, the routine grind resumed. More crafting took place, resulting in Soft-Soled Wool Boots, the first Woolen Bag, and Heavy Woolen Gloves. With buy WoW Classic Fresh Gold resources secured, the priest challenged Hogger solo at level 13-and emerged victorious without potions or backup, a testament to solid preparation and effective class play.