Shadowlands Timewalking arrives in Patch 11.2.7, marking the expansion’s first inclusion in World of Warcraft’s Timewalking rotation. This limited-time event lets players return to the afterlife-themed dungeons of Shadowlands, earn exclusive rewards, and take advantage of gearing and leveling opportunities.
In this guide we’ll cover:
- Event start dates and how it fits into the Turbulent Timeways cycle
- How to queue for Shadowlands Timewalking and vendor location details
- The full list of featured dungeons and how difficulty scaling works
- Weekly quest rewards including raid gear and Timewarped Badges
- Complete reward breakdown: mounts, toys, pets, and transmogs
- Reputation commendations and how to optimize rep gains
- Best badge farming methods and recommended purchase priorities
- How the event overlaps with the Darkmoon Faire and leveling buffs
- Details on the Turbulent Timeways XP buff and mount meta-achievement
Shadowlands Timewalking Start Date & Event Schedule
To ensure you don’t miss out, here is a clear breakdown of the event’s schedule and key opportunities:
- Launch Date: The event begins with the weekly reset for Patch 11.2.7. Note: Please refer to Blizzard’s official patch notes for the final confirmed date.
- Cycle Frequency: The launch coincides with the new Turbulent Timeways event, a 10-week marathon where a different Timewalking expansion is active every single week. Shadowlands Timewalking is scheduled to kick off this event.
- Darkmoon Faire Synergy: The first week of the event will overlap with the Darkmoon Faire. This is a great opportunity to get the WHEE! carousel buff or the Darkmoon Top Hat for a 10% bonus to reputation gains, making your commendation purchases even more effective.
How to Start Shadowlands Timewalking & Find the Vendor
Getting started is straightforward, offering a great player experience for both veterans and newcomers.
- Minimum Character Level: Your character must be level 61 or higher to queue.
- How to Queue: Open the Group Finder (default hotkey: ‘I’), select “Dungeon Finder,” and choose “Timewalking Dungeon” from the dropdown menu. You can then queue as a tank, healer, or DPS.
- Chromie Time Ineligibility: Timewalking is an endgame event. Characters currently leveling through the Shadowlands expansion via Chromie Time cannot participate.
- Vendor Location: The primary vendor for this event is Collector Ta’steld. You can find her in Oribos in the central Ring of Fates on the main floor. The Oribos flight point will place you nearby. Tip: Look for the special hourglass Timewalking icon on your Oribos map to pinpoint her exact location.
Timewalking Weekly Quest: Raid Gear & Timewarped Badge Rewards
Beyond collectibles, Timewalking is a reliable source of powerful gear for players seeking a quick upgrade.
- The Quest: Pick up the weekly quest “A Shrouded Path Through Time” from the Adventure Guide (Shift-J) or quest givers in major cities. It requires completing five Shadowlands Timewalking dungeons.
- Primary Reward: Turning in the quest rewards the Cache of Shrouded Treasures. This cache contains one item of Normal-difficulty gear from the current raid tier, providing a smoother transition into more difficult content.
- Badge Reward: The quest also grants a substantial reward of 500 Timewarped Badges. This reward is repeatable weekly per character, making it a cornerstone of efficient badge farming.
Dungeon Difficulty & Best Timewalking Gear Tips
Shadowlands dungeons were known for their challenging mechanics. Prepare to face a familiar cast of bosses whose abilities are dangerous once more.
High Trash Density: Many dungeons feature large packs of trash mobs. Over-pulling is extremely risky. Prioritize interrupts and focus down dangerous targets.
Lethal Mechanics Return: Mechanics that were trivialized by endgame gear are once again deadly. A quick refresher on boss fights is highly recommended to avoid wipes.
Scaling Quirks & Optimization: Your power is scaled down, but items with extra gem sockets or powerful legacy effects retain their effectiveness. To gain a significant advantage, consider creating a dedicated Timewalking gear set. Excellent options include:
- The Heart of Azeroth (from Battle for Azeroth) with Essences.
- Legion Legendaries and Tier Set Bonuses (from Legion).
- Any gear with a high number of gem sockets.
Shadowlands Timewalking Dungeon List (No Raid)
The event will feature a rotation of six dungeons from the expansion. Notably, there is no Timewalking Raid (like Castle Nathria) available for the Shadowlands event at this time.
- The Necrotic Wake
- Spires of Ascension
- Plaguefall
- De Other Side
- Halls of Atonement
- Sanguine Depths
Shadowlands Timewalking Vendor Rewards: Mounts, Toys & Costs
A significant collection of new items will be available. Below is a full summary and a detailed look at the new transmog.
Rewards Recap
| Item | Type | Anticipated Cost | Source | Notes |
| Bonecleaver Skullboar | Mount | 5,000 Badges | Collector Ta’steld (Oribos) | Recolor of existing boar mounts. |
| Crimson Lupine | Mount | 5,000 Badges | Collector Ta’steld (Oribos) | Red recolor of Zereth Mortis Lupine mounts. |
| Snowpaw Glimmerfur Prowler | Mount | 5,000 Badges | Collector Ta’steld (Oribos) | White recolor of Zereth Mortis Lupine mounts. |
| P.O.S.T. Assistant | Battle Pet | 2,200 Badges | Collector Ta’steld (Oribos) | Small robot companion. |
| Steward’s Bauble | Toy | 750 Badges | Collector Ta’steld (Oribos) | Disguises you as a Kyrian Steward. |
| Wretched Dredger’s Brand | Toy | 750 Badges | Collector Ta’steld (Oribos) | Disguises you as a Revendreth Dredger. |
| Various Weapons & Armor | Transmog | Varies | Collector Ta’steld (Oribos) | New cosmetic models usable by appropriate classes. |
| Reputation Commendation | Reputation | 50 Badges | Collector Ta’steld (Oribos) | Available for all major Shadowlands factions. |
| Cache of Shrouded Treasures | Gear Cache | 5 Dungeons | Weekly Quest Turn-in | Contains one Normal-difficulty raid item. |
New Shadowlands Transmog Weapons & Armor
Data analysis suggests a large number of new transmog items will be available, most appearing to be cosmetic but likely adhering to standard weapon and armor-type restrictions. The Maw Two-Handed Axe seems to crackle with unbound magic, while Uther’s Hammers are fitting for proud and noble warriors. This variety allows every player to find their preferred aesthetic.
Best Timewarped Badge Farming Methods & What to Buy First
During the Event: Best Badge Farming Methods
- Prioritize the Weekly Quest: The single most efficient source is the “A Shrouded Path Through Time” weekly quest, which rewards 500 Timewarped Badges per character. Completing this on multiple alts is the fastest way to accumulate badges.
- Queue as a High-Demand Role: To minimize downtime, queue as a tank or healer for instant queues.
- Target Faster Dungeons: Halls of Atonement and Sanguine Depths are generally the quickest to clear.
- First-Dungeon Bonus: Run at least one dungeon on each of your level 61+ characters daily for a bonus badge reward.
Recommended Priority Purchases
- Top Priority – Mounts: The new mount rewards are the most exclusive items. For collectors, securing these reliable steeds should be the primary goal.
- High Priority – Unique Transmogs and Toys: The unique weapon models and disguise toys offer appearances you can’t get anywhere else.
- Situational Priority – Reputation Commendations: These are invaluable for players still needing to finish their Shadowlands reputations.
- Lower Priority – General Transmog Pieces: Purchase the more common armor appearances after you have acquired the limited-time mounts.
Turbulent Timeways Guide: XP Buff & Mount Achievement
The launch coincides with the new Turbulent Timeways event, a 10-week affair running from the start of the patch.
- XP Buff: Each week you participate in a Timewalking dungeon, you gain a stack of the Mastery of Timeways buff, granting a 5% experience bonus. This stacks up to 5 times for a total of a +25% XP buff. Crucially, once you earn a stack, it persists for the entire 10-week duration of the event. This allows you to build up the full +25% buff over the first five weeks and then enjoy maximum leveling speed on any alts for the remainder of the event.
- Meta-Achievement & Mount: Players who participate in five of the ten weeks will earn the meta-achievement and a voucher for one of four bronze-recolored covenant mounts, including the regal wilderlings. Progress for this meta-achievement is account-wide. You can complete one week’s participation on one character and the next week on a different alt; as long as your account registers participation for five weeks, you will earn the mount voucher.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Shadowlands Timewalking start in Patch 11.2.7?
Shadowlands Timewalking is scheduled to begin with the weekly reset following the release of Patch 11.2.7. Early datamining suggested a launch in early December 2025, but players should always refer to the official Blizzard patch notes for the final confirmed start date, as scheduling can shift during the pre-release cycle.
What dungeons are included in Shadowlands Timewalking?
Six dungeons from the Shadowlands expansion are included in the Timewalking rotation:
- The Necrotic Wake
- Spires of Ascension
- Plaguefall
- De Other Side
- Halls of Atonement
- Sanguine Depths
These dungeons are scaled for level 61+ players and offer both nostalgia and challenge with modernized difficulty tuning.
Is there a Timewalking raid for Shadowlands in Patch 11.2.7?
No, Patch 11.2.7 does not include a Timewalking raid for Shadowlands. While some past expansions featured raid content like Black Temple or Ulduar during their Timewalking weeks, Shadowlands does not currently offer a Timewalking version of Castle Nathria or any other raid tier.
What is the minimum level to join Shadowlands Timewalking?
To participate in Shadowlands Timewalking dungeons, your character must be at least level 61. This ensures players are appropriately scaled for the legacy content and its tuned mechanics, which remain quite punishing compared to earlier expansions.
How do I start Shadowlands Timewalking in World of Warcraft?
Open the Group Finder tool (default hotkey: “I”), navigate to the “Dungeon Finder” tab, and select “Timewalking Dungeon” from the drop-down menu. You can then queue as a tank, healer, or DPS for a random dungeon from the Shadowlands pool. Completing these dungeons rewards Timewarped Badges, loot, and progress toward weekly quests and event achievements.
Where is the Shadowlands Timewalking vendor located?
The Shadowlands Timewalking vendor, Collector Ta’steld, is located in Oribos at the central Ring of Fates hub. Look for the special hourglass icon on your minimap to locate her easily. She sells exclusive mounts, toys, transmogs, pets, and reputation tokens in exchange for Timewarped Badges.
What rewards can I buy with Timewarped Badges during Shadowlands Timewalking?
During the event, you can use Timewarped Badges to purchase:
- 3 new mounts (Bonecleaver Skullboar, Crimson Lupine, Snowpaw Glimmerfur Prowler)
- 2 disguise toys (Steward’s Bauble and Wretched Dredger’s Brand)
- 1 battle pet (Post Assistant)
- Dozens of Shadowlands-themed transmog weapons and armor pieces
- Reputation commendations for all major Shadowlands factions
These rewards are only available from Collector Ta’steld during the event.
What are the new mounts in Shadowlands Timewalking?
Three unique color variants of familiar Shadowlands mounts are being added:
- Bonecleaver Skullboar: a brutish war-boar style mount
- Crimson Lupine: a fiery red version of the glimmerfur fox model
- Snowpaw Glimmerfur Prowler: a pale, wintry recolor of the vulpine-style mount
Each mount costs 5,000 Timewarped Badges and is exclusive to this vendor.
How many Timewarped Badges do the new mounts cost?
Each mount costs 5,000 Timewarped Badges. This is consistent with the pricing structure of previous Timewalking events and represents the highest tier of collectible for dedicated badge farmers and mount collectors.
Can I use Timewarped Badges from other expansions for Shadowlands rewards?
Yes. Timewarped Badges are a universal currency, usable across all Timewalking events, regardless of expansion. If you’ve saved badges from Burning Crusade, Wrath, or Legion Timewalking events, you can spend them at Collector Ta’steld during Shadowlands week.
Does Turbulent Timeways increase Timewarped Badge drop rates?
No. The Turbulent Timeways event ensures a different Timewalking expansion is active each week for 10 weeks, but it does not increase the number of Timewarped Badges earned from dungeons or quests. Badge farming remains consistent with standard rates.
What is the weekly Timewalking quest for Shadowlands?
The weekly quest is called “A Shrouded Path Through Time.” It requires players to complete 5 Shadowlands Timewalking dungeons and rewards a Cache of Shrouded Treasures, containing one piece of Normal-difficulty raid gear from the current tier. The quest also grants 500 Timewarped Badges per character.
What gear does the Cache of Shrouded Treasures contain?
The Cache of Shrouded Treasures contains one piece of loot from the current raid on Normal difficulty, scaled to your level. This reward helps players quickly gear up alts or fresh characters, bridging the gap between dungeon content and current endgame activities.
Can I complete the Timewalking weekly quest on multiple characters?
Yes. The weekly quest is repeatable per character, meaning every level 61+ alt you play can earn a Cache of Shrouded Treasures and 500 badges weekly. This makes the event ideal for badge farming across an account with multiple eligible characters.
Are there XP bonuses during Turbulent Timeways?
Yes. Each week that you participate in Timewalking, you earn one stack of “Mastery of Timeways”, which gives +5% XP to all your characters. This stacks up to +25% and lasts for the duration of the 10-week event. It’s a great time to level alts efficiently.
What is the Turbulent Timeways mount reward?
If you complete Timewalking dungeons in at least five of the ten weeks, you earn the “Master of the Turbulent Timeways” meta-achievement. This grants a voucher to choose one of four bronze-tinted covenant mounts, including the Regal Wilderling, Bronze Aquilon, Corpsefly, or Gravewing.
Can I use Chromie Time to access Shadowlands Timewalking?
No. Characters actively leveling through the Shadowlands campaign via Chromie Time are not eligible for Timewalking. You must exit Chromie Time and reach level 61 or higher to participate in the event.
Are reputation commendations available for Shadowlands factions?
Yes. Reputation commendation tokens are available for all major Shadowlands factions, including:
- The Ascended
- The Wild Hunt
- The Undying Army
- Court of Harvesters
- Death’s Advance
- The Archivist’s Codex
- Court of Night
- The Avowed
- Marasmius
- Ember Court
- Ve’nari
Each token costs 50 Timewarped Badges and grants +300 rep (+330 with Darkmoon Faire buffs).
Which dungeons are fastest for badge farming during Shadowlands Timewalking?
While speed varies by group, Halls of Atonement and Sanguine Depths are generally the quickest dungeons to complete. Halls has linear layout and efficient trash density, while Sanguine offers fewer boss mechanics with practice. Target these for fast badge runs.
What gear is best for Shadowlands Timewalking optimization?
Some older items outperform current gear due to how scaling works in Timewalking. Recommended items include:
- Heart of Azeroth with unlocked essences (Battle for Azeroth)
- Legion legendaries (especially DPS trinkets or passives)
- Gear with extra gem sockets or legacy enchants
Creating a specialized Timewalking gear set can significantly boost your performance across dungeons.
