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Thousand Needles

In Classic, Thousand Needles is a dry canyon with tall rock pillars. To the east, the landscape opens into the Shimmering Flats.

Continent: Kalimdor

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Thousand Needles on the map

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GATHERING IN THE ZONE

Herbs and Ore in Thousand Needles

12 Types

Herbs

124 Deposits · 3 Types

Ore

268 Deposits · 9 Types

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LOCAL QUESTS

Quests starting here

49 Quests

These quests start at recorded NPCs or objects in Thousand Needles. Each quest page lists level, faction and other requirements.

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Onward travel

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NyseHorde · Freewind Post · Thousand NeedlesLocation ↗

Locations and further connections

ARRIVAL AND ONWARD TRAVEL

Flight points and Entrances in Thousand Needles

1 Flight point

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NyseHorde · Flight point

5 direct flight destinations

Brackenwall Village, Dustwallow Marsh Camp Mojache, Feralas Camp Taurajo, The Barrens Gadgetzan, Tanaris

1 more flight destinations

Thunder Bluff, Mulgore

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ON LOCATION

Characters and services

Services & Quest giver · 43

33 more services and quest givers

Enemies and other nearby characters · 84

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Between rock pillars and salt flats

This geography differs fundamentally from later versions. The Atlas therefore labels the version used for maps and travel information explicitly.

PLACES IN THE ZONE

Cities and Settlements in Thousand Needles

1 Place

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Skill 1201 × Lesser Astral Essence

Formula: Enchant Bracer - Greater SpiritThousand Needles

Skill 2201 × Vision Dust · 1 × Lesser Nether Essence

Formula: Enchant Bracer - Minor StrengthThousand Needles

Skill 803 × Strange Dust

Formula: Enchant Bracer - Minor SpiritThousand Needles

Skill 601 × Lesser Magic Essence

Formula: Enchant Shield - StaminaThousand Needles

Skill 2102 × Vision Dust

Formula: Enchant Shield - Lesser ProtectionThousand Needles

Skill 1151 × Strange Dust · 1 × Small Glimmering Shard

Formula: Enchant Shield - Lesser BlockThousand Needles

Skill 1951 × Greater Mystic Essence · 1 × Vision Dust · 1 × Large Glowing Shard

Formula: Enchant Boots - Lesser SpiritThousand Needles

Skill 1902 × Lesser Mystic Essence

Formula: Enchant Cloak - Lesser Shadow ResistanceThousand Needles

Skill 1351 × Shadow Protection Potion · 1 × Lesser Astral Essence

Formula: Enchant Cloak - Minor AgilityThousand Needles

Skill 1101 × Lesser Astral Essence

Formula: Enchant Weapon - Lesser Elemental SlayerThousand Needles

Skill 1751 × Elemental Earth · 1 × Small Glowing Shard

Formula: Enchant Weapon - Lesser BeastslayerThousand Needles

Skill 1751 × Large Fang · 1 × Small Glowing Shard

Formula: Enchant Weapon - Minor BeastslayerThousand Needles

Skill 901 × Greater Magic Essence · 2 × Strange Dust

Formula: Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser SpiritThousand Needles

Skill 1103 × Strange Dust · 1 × Lesser Astral Essence

Skill 155Result: Azure Shoulders2 × Silken Thread · 6 × Bolt of Silk Cloth · 2 × Blue Dye · 2 × Naga Scale

Pattern: Barbaric LeggingsThousand Needles

Skill 145Result: Barbaric Leggings1 × Moss Agate · 2 × Fine Thread · 10 × Heavy Leather

Pattern: Barbaric GlovesThousand Needles

Skill 125Result: Barbaric Gloves1 × Fine Thread · 6 × Heavy Leather · 2 × Large Fang

Pattern: Barbaric BeltThousand Needles

Skill 175Result: Barbaric Belt2 × Coarse Gorilla Hair · 6 × Heavy Leather · 2 × Cured Heavy Hide · 1 × Silken Thread · 1 × Great Rage Potion · 1 × Iron Buckle

Pattern: Colorful KiltThousand Needles

Skill 70Result: Colorful Kilt1 × Fine Thread · 3 × Red Dye · 5 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth

Pattern: Dark Leather GlovesThousand Needles

Skill 95Result: Dark Leather Gloves1 × Fine Leather Gloves · 1 × Fine Thread · 1 × Cured Medium Hide · 1 × Gray Dye

Pattern: Dark Leather ShouldersThousand Needles

Skill 115Result: Dark Leather Shoulders12 × Medium Leather · 2 × Fine Thread · 1 × Elixir of Lesser Agility · 1 × Gray Dye

Pattern: Dark Leather TunicThousand Needles

Skill 75Result: Dark Leather Tunic6 × Medium Leather · 1 × Fine Thread · 1 × Gray Dye

Pattern: Fine Leather PantsThousand Needles

Skill 80Result: Fine Leather Pants8 × Medium Leather · 1 × Fine Thread · 1 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth

Pattern: Gray Woolen RobeThousand Needles

Skill 80Result: Gray Woolen Robe3 × Fine Thread · 4 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth · 1 × Gray Dye

Pattern: Big Voodoo MaskThousand Needles

Skill 195Result: Big Voodoo Mask8 × Thick Leather · 6 × Flask of Mojo · 1 × Heavy Silken Thread

Pattern: Big Voodoo RobeThousand Needles

Skill 190Result: Big Voodoo Robe10 × Thick Leather · 4 × Flask of Mojo · 1 × Heavy Silken Thread

Pattern: Green Silk ArmorThousand Needles

Skill 130Result: Green Silk Armor2 × Green Dye · 1 × Silken Thread · 5 × Bolt of Silk Cloth

Pattern: Green Woolen BagThousand Needles

Skill 75Result: Green Woolen Bag1 × Fine Thread · 1 × Green Dye · 4 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth

Pattern: Green Silk PackThousand Needles

Skill 140Result: Green Silk Pack3 × Fine Thread · 1 × Green Dye · 3 × Heavy Leather · 4 × Bolt of Silk Cloth

Pattern: Green Whelp ArmorThousand Needles

Skill 150Result: Green Whelp Armor2 × Fine Thread · 10 × Heavy Leather · 4 × Green Whelp Scale

Pattern: Hillman's BeltThousand Needles

Skill 95Result: Hillman's Belt8 × Medium Leather · 2 × Fine Thread · 1 × Elixir of Wisdom

Pattern: Hands of DarknessThousand Needles

Skill 120Result: Hands of Darkness2 × Fine Thread · 2 × Heavy Leather · 3 × Bolt of Silk Cloth · 2 × Shadow Protection Potion

Pattern: Truefaith GlovesThousand Needles

Skill 125Result: Truefaith Gloves4 × Healing Potion · 1 × Fine Thread · 2 × Heavy Leather · 3 × Bolt of Silk Cloth

Pattern: Swift BootsThousand Needles

Skill 175Result: Swift Boots2 × Swiftness Potion · 10 × Heavy Leather · 1 × Silken Thread · 2 × Thick Spider's Silk

Pattern: Earthen Silk BeltThousand Needles

Skill 160Result: Earthen Silk Belt4 × Heavy Leather · 2 × Silken Thread · 5 × Bolt of Silk Cloth · 4 × Elemental Earth · 1 × Iron Buckle

Pattern: Hillman's Leather VestThousand Needles

Skill 75Result: Hillman's Leather Vest2 × Coarse Thread · 2 × Cured Light Hide · 1 × Fine Leather Tunic

Pattern: Stylish Blue ShirtThousand Needles

Skill 95Result: Stylish Blue Shirt1 × Fine Thread · 4 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth · 1 × Gray Dye · 2 × Blue Dye

Pattern: Stylish Green ShirtThousand Needles

Skill 95Result: Stylish Green Shirt1 × Fine Thread · 2 × Green Dye · 4 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth · 1 × Gray Dye

Pattern: Phoenix GlovesThousand Needles

Skill 100Result: Phoenix Gloves4 × Fine Thread · 2 × Bleach · 4 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth · 1 × Iridescent Pearl

Pattern: Phoenix PantsThousand Needles

Skill 100Result: Phoenix Pants3 × Fine Thread · 6 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth · 1 × Iridescent Pearl

Pattern: Pilferer's GlovesThousand Needles

Skill 115Result: Pillager's Gloves10 × Medium Leather · 2 × Fine Thread · 2 × Good Luck Charm

Pattern: Crimson Silk ShouldersThousand Needles

Skill 155Result: Crimson Silk Shoulders2 × Red Dye · 2 × Silken Thread · 5 × Bolt of Silk Cloth · 2 × Fire Oil

Pattern: Robes of ArcanaThousand Needles

Skill 125Result: Robes of Arcana2 × Fine Thread · 2 × Spider's Silk · 4 × Bolt of Silk Cloth

Pattern: Red Mageweave GlovesThousand Needles

Skill 190Result: Red Mageweave Gloves2 × Red Dye · 3 × Bolt of Mageweave · 2 × Heavy Silken Thread

Pattern: Red Mageweave PantsThousand Needles

Skill 180Result: Red Mageweave Pants2 × Red Dye · 3 × Bolt of Mageweave · 1 × Heavy Silken Thread

Pattern: Red Mageweave VestThousand Needles

Skill 180Result: Red Mageweave Vest2 × Red Dye · 3 × Bolt of Mageweave · 1 × Heavy Silken Thread

Pattern: Red Woolen BootsThousand Needles

Skill 75Result: Red Woolen Boots2 × Light Leather · 1 × Fine Thread · 2 × Red Dye · 4 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth

Pattern: Shadow HoodThousand Needles

Skill 135Result: Shadow Hood1 × Shadow Oil · 1 × Silken Thread · 4 × Bolt of Silk Cloth

Pattern: Turtle Scale GlovesThousand Needles

Skill 180Result: Turtle Scale Gloves6 × Thick Leather · 8 × Turtle Scale · 1 × Heavy Silken Thread

Pattern: Dusky Leather LeggingsThousand Needles

Skill 140Result: Dusky Leather Leggings2 × Fine Thread · 1 × Black Dye · 10 × Heavy Leather

Pattern: Dusky BootsThousand Needles

Skill 175Result: Dusky Boots1 × Shadow Oil · 8 × Heavy Leather · 2 × Silken Thread · 2 × Shadowcat Hide

Pattern: Heavy Earthen GlovesThousand Needles

Skill 120Result: Heavy Earthen Gloves12 × Medium Leather · 2 × Fine Thread · 2 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth · 2 × Elemental Earth

Pattern: Heavy Woolen CloakThousand Needles

Skill 80Result: Heavy Woolen Cloak2 × Fine Thread · 3 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth · 2 × Small Lustrous Pearl

Pattern: Spider BeltThousand Needles

Skill 145Result: Spider Belt4 × Bolt of Silk Cloth · 2 × Thick Spider's Silk · 1 × Iron Buckle

Pattern: Spider Silk SlippersThousand Needles

Skill 115Result: Spider Silk Slippers2 × Fine Thread · 1 × Spider's Silk · 3 × Bolt of Silk Cloth

Pattern: Boots of the EnchanterThousand Needles

Skill 140Result: Boots of the Enchanter1 × Silken Thread · 4 × Bolt of Silk Cloth · 2 × Thick Spider's Silk

Pattern: Reinforced Woolen ShouldersThousand Needles

Skill 95Result: Reinforced Woolen Shoulders2 × Medium Leather · 2 × Fine Thread · 6 × Bolt of Woolen Cloth

Pattern: Guardian BeltThousand Needles

Skill 145Result: Guardian Belt1 × Fine Thread · 4 × Heavy Leather · 2 × Cured Heavy Hide · 1 × Iron Buckle

Pattern: Guardian Leather BracersThousand Needles

Skill 170Result: Guardian Leather Bracers6 × Heavy Leather · 2 × Cured Heavy Hide · 1 × Silken Thread

Pattern: Guardian ArmorThousand Needles

Skill 150Result: Guardian Armor2 × Fine Thread · 1 × Shadow Oil · 12 × Heavy Leather · 2 × Cured Heavy Hide

Pattern: Guardian CloakThousand Needles

Skill 160Result: Guardian Cloak14 × Heavy Leather · 2 × Silken Thread · 2 × Bolt of Silk Cloth

Pattern: White Bandit MaskThousand Needles

Skill 180Result: White Bandit Mask1 × Bleach · 1 × Bolt of Mageweave · 1 × Heavy Silken Thread

Skill 195Result: Blue Glittering Axe16 × Mithril Bar · 4 × Thick Leather · 2 × Aquamarine · 1 × Solid Grinding Stone

Plans: Silvered Bronze BreastplateThousand Needles

Skill 105Result: Silvered Bronze Breastplate1 × Lesser Moonstone · 10 × Bronze Bar · 2 × Silver Bar · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone

Plans: Silvered Bronze LeggingsThousand Needles

Skill 130Result: Silvered Bronze Leggings12 × Bronze Bar · 4 × Silver Bar · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone

Plans: Silvered Bronze ShouldersThousand Needles

Skill 100Result: Silvered Bronze Shoulders8 × Bronze Bar · 2 × Silver Bar · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone

Plans: Iron CounterweightThousand Needles

Skill 140Result: Iron Counterweight1 × Lesser Moonstone · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone · 4 × Iron Bar

Plans: Iron Shield SpikeThousand Needles

Skill 125Result: Iron Shield Spike4 × Coarse Grinding Stone · 6 × Iron Bar

Plans: Frost Tiger BladeThousand Needles

Skill 175Result: Frost Tiger Blade2 × Jade · 2 × Strong Flux · 2 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 1 × Frost Oil · 8 × Steel Bar · 4 × Heavy Leather

Plans: Golden Scale LeggingsThousand Needles

Skill 145Result: Golden Scale Leggings1 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 10 × Iron Bar · 2 × Gold Bar

Plans: Golden Scale ShouldersThousand Needles

Skill 150Result: Golden Scale Shoulders1 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 2 × Gold Bar · 6 × Steel Bar

Plans: Golden Iron DestroyerThousand Needles

Skill 145Result: Golden Iron Destroyer2 × Lesser Moonstone · 2 × Strong Flux · 2 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 10 × Iron Bar · 4 × Gold Bar · 2 × Heavy Leather

Plans: Golden Scale CuirassThousand Needles

Skill 170Result: Golden Scale Cuirass2 × Jade · 4 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 2 × Gold Bar · 12 × Steel Bar

Plans: Green Iron ShouldersThousand Needles

Skill 135Result: Green Iron Shoulders1 × Green Dye · 1 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 7 × Iron Bar

Plans: Green Iron BootsThousand Needles

Skill 120Result: Green Iron Boots2 × Lesser Moonstone · 1 × Green Dye · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone · 4 × Iron Bar

Plans: Green Iron GauntletsThousand Needles

Skill 125Result: Green Iron Gauntlets1 × Green Dye · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone · 4 × Iron Bar · 2 × Small Lustrous Pearl

Plans: Jade SerpentbladeThousand Needles

Skill 150Result: Jade Serpentblade2 × Jade · 2 × Strong Flux · 2 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 8 × Iron Bar · 3 × Heavy Leather

Plans: Mighty Iron HammerThousand Needles

Skill 120Result: Mighty Iron Hammer2 × Lesser Moonstone · 2 × Medium Leather · 1 × Elixir of Ogre Strength · 2 × Strong Flux · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone · 6 × Iron Bar

Plans: Mithril Shield SpikeThousand Needles

Skill 190Result: Mithril Shield Spike4 × Mithril Bar · 2 × Truesilver Bar · 4 × Solid Grinding Stone

Plans: Polished Steel BootsThousand Needles

Skill 160Result: Polished Steel Boots1 × Lesser Moonstone · 2 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 8 × Steel Bar · 1 × Citrine

Plans: Runed Copper BreastplateThousand Needles

Skill 55Result: Runed Copper Breastplate1 × Shadowgem · 12 × Copper Bar · 2 × Rough Grinding Stone

Plans: Shadow Crescent AxeThousand Needles

Skill 175Result: Shadow Crescent Axe2 × Strong Flux · 3 × Heavy Grinding Stone · 1 × Shadow Oil · 10 × Steel Bar · 2 × Citrine · 3 × Heavy Leather

Plans: Iridescent HammerThousand Needles

Skill 115Result: Iridescent Hammer2 × Medium Leather · 10 × Bronze Bar · 1 × Strong Flux · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone · 1 × Iridescent Pearl

Plans: Heavy Mithril PantsThousand Needles

Skill 185Result: Heavy Mithril Pants2 × Lesser Moonstone · 10 × Mithril Bar

Plans: Deadly Bronze PoniardThousand Needles

Skill 100Result: Deadly Bronze Poniard2 × Shadowgem · 2 × Medium Leather · 1 × Swiftness Potion · 4 × Bronze Bar · 1 × Strong Flux · 2 × Coarse Grinding Stone

Plans: Wicked Mithril BladeThousand Needles

Skill 200Result: Wicked Mithril Blade14 × Mithril Bar · 2 × Thick Leather · 4 × Truesilver Bar · 1 × Solid Grinding Stone

Skill 195Result: Draught of Detect Lesser Invisibility1 × Khadgar's Whisker · 1 × Leaded Vial · 1 × Fadeleaf

Recipe: Elixir of Lesser AgilityThousand Needles

Skill 140Result: Elixir of Lesser Agility1 × Swiftthistle · 1 × Wild Steelbloom · 1 × Leaded Vial

Recipe: Elixir of Lesser FortitudeThousand Needles

Skill 175Result: Elixir of Lesser Fortitude1 × Wild Steelbloom · 1 × Leaded Vial · 1 × Goldthorn

Recipe: Elixir of Ogre's StrengthThousand Needles

Skill 150Result: Elixir of Ogre Strength1 × Earthroot · 1 × Kingsblood · 1 × Leaded Vial

Recipe: Magic Resistance PotionThousand Needles

Skill 210Result: Magic Resistance Potion1 × Khadgar's Whisker · 1 × Purple Lotus · 1 × Crystal Vial

Recipe: Shadow OilThousand Needles

Skill 165Result: Shadow Oil4 × Grave Moss · 1 × Leaded Vial · 4 × Fadeleaf

Recipe: Minor Magic Resistance PotionThousand Needles

Skill 110Result: Minor Magic Resistance Potion3 × Mageroyal · 1 × Wild Steelbloom · 1 × Empty Phial

Recipe: Potion of Poison CleansingThousand Needles

Skill 120Result: Potion of Poison Cleansing1 × Large Venom Sac · 1 × Bruiseweed · 1 × Leaded Vial

Recipe: Troll's Blood ElixirThousand Needles

Skill 180Result: Troll's Blood Elixir1 × Bruiseweed · 1 × Liferoot · 1 × Leaded Vial

Locations

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Zone: Thousand Needles
Continent: Kalimdor
Map ID: 1441

MAP & SERVICES

Services in Thousand Needles

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Places in the zone

1 related settlement

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Background: Thousand Needles

In Classic, Thousand Needles is a dry canyon with tall rock pillars. To the east, the landscape opens into the Shimmering Flats.