Proving Grounds

Proving Grounds Alliance · Level 60 quest · Alterac Valley

Alliance
Level
60
Instance
Alterac Valley
Author
Dakota Chinnick
Methodology
Data Methodology

Proving Grounds is picked up from Lieutenant Haggerdin in Alterac Mountains at 39.5, 81.2. To complete it: collect Stormpike Banner. Return to Lieutenant Haggerdin to turn it in.

Quest level
60from level 51
Faction
Alliance
Experience
6,600
Reputation
+100 Stormpike Guard
Instance
Alterac Valley
In-game objective

Travel to the Icewing Caverns located southwest of Dun Baldar in Alterac Valley and recover the Stormpike Banner. Return the Stormpike Banner to Lieutenant Haggerdin in the Alterac Mountains.

Proving Grounds walkthrough

Classic data

3 steps in order, numbered on the map. Select a step to find it, and tick it off when it is done.

0 of 3 steps done
  1. Pick up

    Pick up the quest from Lieutenant Haggerdin.

    Alterac Mountains39.5, 81.2

  2. 2
    Collect

    Collect Stormpike Banner.

  3. Turn in

    Turn in the quest to Lieutenant Haggerdin.

    Alterac Mountains39.5, 81.2

Map of Alterac Mountains with the steps of Proving Grounds in WoW Forever
2 steps of this quest are in Alterac Mountains. Open the Alterac Mountains zone guide

Quest chain

Classic data

Proving Grounds is step 1 of 6 in a chain of 6 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.

0 of 6 complete

    • Proving GroundsLv 60
This chain ends withStormpike Insignia Rank 6
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Rewards

Classic data

You receive Stormpike Insignia Rank 1 and The Frostwolf Artichoke.

You will receive

Experience
6,600
Money at max level
396
Reputation
+100Stormpike Guard
Reputation
+100Ironforge

Requirements

Classic data

You can pick it up from level 51. Only Alliance characters can take it.

Required level
51
Faction
Alliance

Quest text

What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.

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Description

You've arrived just in time, your class. These Frostwolf savages just won't give up! We must show them the might of the Stormpike. They must bow to our superiority.

Before you make your way to the field of battle, you will want to join the rank of Stormpike.

Southwest of Dun Baldar, you will find the Icewing Caverns. Planted deep within the caverns is a Stormpike Banner. Venture forth and recover that banner. Return it to me, and you will have earned a Stormpike initiate's insignia.

In progress

Beware the harpies of the region, your class. They'll not think twice to rip out your throat!

Completion

Take and wear this insignia with pride, your name. As your rank among the Stormpike grows, so too will the insignia. Return to me as you gain honor with Stormpike, and I shall replace your insignia with other, more powerful insignias.

Perhaps someday you will grow to be a legend on this field of battle. Should that day ever come, you will be granted the Eye of Command.

Related quests

From the same quest giver, or close by in Alterac Valley at a similar level.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this

Proving Grounds is picked up from Lieutenant Haggerdin in Alterac Mountains at 39.5, 81.2. It is a level 60 quest. To complete it: collect Stormpike Banner. Return to Lieutenant Haggerdin to turn it in. You can pick it up from level 51. Only Alliance characters can take it. You receive Stormpike Insignia Rank 1 and The Frostwolf Artichoke. It pays 6,600 XP. Reputation: +100 Stormpike Guard and +100 Ironforge. It is step 1 of 6 in a chain of 6 quests. It leads on to Rise and Be Recognized. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.

See Also

Alterac ValleyLieutenant HaggerdinAll WoW Forever questsWorld map
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Proving Grounds FAQ

Where does Proving Grounds start?

Proving Grounds is picked up from Lieutenant Haggerdin in Alterac Mountains at 39.5, 81.2. Waypoint: /way 39.5 81.2. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)

Where do I turn in Proving Grounds?

Turn it in to Lieutenant Haggerdin in Alterac Mountains at 39.5, 81.2.

What are the rewards for Proving Grounds?

You receive Stormpike Insignia Rank 1 and The Frostwolf Artichoke. It pays 6,600 XP. Reputation: +100 Stormpike Guard and +100 Ironforge. At the level cap the experience is paid as 3g 96s instead.

What comes after Proving Grounds?

It leads on to Rise and Be Recognized.

What do I need before I can start Proving Grounds?

You can pick it up from level 51. Only Alliance characters can take it.

Can I do Proving Grounds solo?

Yes. Proving Grounds is an ordinary level 60 quest, made to be completed alone at that level.