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3.PREPARATION
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If you want to get off to a good start, taking the necessary steps to prepare yourself before zoning into the Outland is important.
Space
It’s easy to underestimate the amount of space you need while questing, and if one wants to avoid frequent vendor trips, a practically empty inventory is the way to go. Discovering you need more space after you get started with 60+ questing is a pain, so clear it out before you set food in Outland. Bring one set of gear if you don’t absolutely need more than that, and put everything of questionable use in the bank. I’m talking non-combat pets, extra mounts, festive clothing, even your favorite propeller beanie... bank it!
Consumables
If you want a little easier time killing, you can stock up on consumables.
Potions, bandages, scrolls, Un’goro crystals, E’ko’s, you name it. However, keeping the previous sub chapter in mind, don’t fill your inventory with them. Mail yourself the consumables from a mule and don’t run around with more than one stack of each at a time.
Runecloth
Runecloth deserves a special mention as it will be needed to level up your first aid skill beyond 300. To preserve inventory space, mail yourself a few stacks of runecloth before going to Outland. You will find a bunch of runecloth in Outland, but getting enough may take longer than you’re willing to wait.
The first Netherweave bandage requires a skill of 330, the second and last one 360. Getting them as soon as possible is definitely worthwhile, as they heal a great deal more than heavy runecloth and you will find lots of netherweave while questing in Outland.
Hearthstone
If you’re like me, you haven’t moved your hearthstone’s bind point for quite some time, and may easily forget setting it to a more convenient location. I recommend Honor Hold / Thrallmar (Alliance/Horde) when you’re just starting out in Outland, as you shouldn’t need to return to a class trainer or auction house (on Azeroth) before you hit 61. It’s a good idea to go bind in Shattrath when the opportunity presents itself though, as the portals to Azerothian cities are invaluable.
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