The Barrens questing guide / Southern Barrens This is a questing guide detailing the best method to obtain and complete quests in the southern Barrens . See the Northern Barrens questing guide for questing information in the lower level , northern part of the zone . For a list of all Barrens quests in table format , see Barrens quests Journey to Camp Taurajo . The southern Barrens is a good option for characters who want to continue their questing in Thousand Needles , as it usually levels characters up to around the starting level for that zone . In addition , the questing hub Camp Taurajo is less often attacked by Alliance than the Crossroads is ( though it is still a frequent battle site ) . Most southern Barrens quests involve killing humanoids , so it is also a good place to farm cloth . In addition , this area is ripe with ore veins . This guide assumes characters are coming from the Crossroads and have acquired and completed quests as described in the Northern Barrens questing guide . Where to go from here . At this point , players are most likely somewhere between level 25 and 30 . The best fit for the next questing zone is Thousand Needles , which has a range around 25 - 35 . Other zones are mostly 20 - 30 or 30 - 40 , which is awkward for characters of this level - either you pick up in the middle of the level range , or you are struggling to complete quests that are too difficult . A few possible zones will be discussed here . Thousand Needles ( LVL 25 - 35 ) . Thousand Needles is an area south of the Barrens . Quests in this area involve quelling the centaur tribes , keeping the Grimtotem tauren in check , and running errands for the racers of Mirage Raceway . sends players directly to the Needles , while requires a trip to Thunder Bluff . There are a few more pull quests available from other zones , so check the Thousand Needles questing guide before heading out . Stonetalon Mountains ( LVL 15 - 27 ) . The Stonetalon Mountains lie to the northwest of the Barrens . Quests there involve killing , looting , and otherwise interrupting Venture Company operations in the area ; putting an end to night elf activity on the peak ; and curbing the harpies of the Charred Vale . Be sure to pick up the quests and from Ratchet and from the Crossroads before heading out . In addition , if you have a group you can defeat the Alliance Outrunners in the southern barrens to receive a , which provides another quest in the mountains . See the Stonetalon Mountains questing guide for more information . Desolace ( LVL 30 - 40 ) . Desolace is a barren wasteland which lies to the northwest . You can reach this area by entering the Stonetalon Mountains and following the path northwest until you reach Sun Rock Retreat . From there head west through the mountains , and turn southwest once you enter the Charred Vale . You will find a pass through the southern hills which will take you into Desolace . The quests in this area involve killing centaur ( and in some cases , befriending them ) , battling orcs of the Burning Blade , and even fighting demons . Pick up from in the burrow near the Forgotten Pools before heading out . See the Desolace questing guide for more information . Other Zones . There are many other possible zones open to players at this point . A short list is as follows :