For most people it is pretty common knowledge that leveling up solo is the fastest way to gain levels and maintain a steady speed. Still, while this may be true it does not mean that you should ignore the possibilities that exist in terms of leveling up in a group.
Properly carried out, you'll find that on occasion leveling up in a group could be even more beneficial than if you had spent that time leveling up solo!
For starters, it is important to note that grouping up with other fellow adventurers will allow you to do one thing that you probably could never manage alone: Head into instances.
Instances are content that are meant to be tackled by groups, and so they're going to be way too hard for individual adventurers to complete. But if you gather up a few companions (5 is the recommended amount), you'll be able to tackle some pretty tough mobs by working together!
And what's really important is this: The rewards are worth it.
Most of the best gear for your level will come from instances. And you'll also get ample amounts of gold and experience too. Furthermore almost every instance has quests that can be carried out in it, and so you'll gain experience, gold, and yet more gear by doing so.
However, groups don't necessarily need to be confined to instances alone. Scattered throughout Azeroth and Outlands are various quests that will need groups to complete, and very often these quests have some pretty nice rewards.
More importantly though, if you're in a PvP realm you could find that grouping up while you're leveling will help protect you from the opposing faction, so that you don't get killed as you're busy fighting mobs!
Of course, the opposite possible too and you could very well group up with others to hunt down and kill the enemy faction!
Frankly, the possibilities that exist when grouping up on Azeroth are pretty much close to endless.
Working together as a team to overcome challenges, beat monsters, and defeat your enemies is thoroughly enjoyable - especially when you find a group of people that really fit together well and form a good band to adventure with. Sure, it can be tough to find the ideal group, but it is worth trying!
Half the fun of adventuring comes from adventuring with newfound friends!
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