World & progression

Legacy and progression after level 60

What account-wide progress means so far, and which endgame details are still open.

QUICK ANSWER

Blizzard describes Legacy as a progression system with account-wide benefits as characters adventure. Exact unlock requirements and reward values are not established here. Wowhead reports a permanent level-60 cap, so character level alone will not explain every progression decision.

Before you start

  • Keep account-wide benefits separate from character-specific gear and quest progress.

What Blizzard has said about Legacy

The official reveal ties Legacy to account-wide benefits earned through character adventures. That gives alt-focused players a reason to watch the system, but it does not specify which activities grant progress, which benefits carry over or when each benefit unlocks.

An account-wide benefit does not by itself establish shared gear, shared reputation, transferred quests or unrestricted faction access. Those are separate rules to verify.

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How the level-cap report affects planning

Wowhead reports that the cap remains 60 indefinitely. Treat that as attributed reporting until the wiki has matched the exact wording to an official transcript or documentation.

Even with a fixed cap, the practical question is what to do next. A useful endgame guide needs the available content, entry requirements and rewards for the current build. Raid names, schedules, attunements and loot tables are not established in this guide.

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The questions to answer during beta

  • Which action first unlocks Legacy?
  • Which character and account activities advance it?
  • Which rewards apply to alts, and under what restrictions?
  • Does a new build change previously earned benefits?
  • Which endgame activities are available in the tested phase?
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