Hi, all! I’m super excited about the housing feature that is coming to WoW! I noticed the heads up about decor rewards being offered for completion of some past expansion “meta-achievements”
I was wondering if these achievements are possible for solo players at the current gear level? If so, does anyone have any advice about something that stuck out to them while trying to complete it or any tips/tricks to share that they picked up while working through them?
Oof. That’s a BIG question. Let me generalise a bit first.
Power will not be your problem. Endurance will be your problem.
With 600+ gear level 80, nothing in BfA or Shadowlands will be any trouble to kill. You will blow through Dragonflight Mythic Dungeons solo, but probably not all the way through Raids.
You will also blow through all Islands from BfA and Torghast from Shadowlands. It will take some time to get all Islands and Wings to be available and complete, but waiting is not too bad, and they will be not unpleasant runs.
So you could just start cutting through the Dungeons and Raids needed now, as far as you can, and you will need a (small) group for part of the DF Raids. Great. All clear!
All of that you could get through in an easy week, or a sweaty few days. Quite fun!
It’s when you get into the small print that you start to feel the tiny tendrils grasping you.
These are not just meta-achievements, but meta-meta, and meta-meta-meta, so now you get into the Things That Take Time. Like completing all quests, and maxing out all reputations. Not really a problem, but that will take a lot of hours. Which is actually great, if you have them.They won’t be a great deal of fun, since you’ll be destroying everything with your mere presence, but won’t be hard, and some of it will be interesting.
And everything to this point will get you a bunch of transmog, at least, with probably a few mounts and toys and things.
But you’ll definitely start feeling the length of it.
There are also some novelty achievements, like
which are quite fun, but may be frustrating to get the last few difficult bits of. Which is satisfying in its own way. But they will take quite a bit of time as well.
and there are some that really drag, like
And then you look with despair into the Depths Of The Abyss, with sub-sub-sub-achievements like
and the True Horrors Of The Depths, like
Simply hearing the names of those two makes strong men break down in tears. You thought We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bag was bad? /shudder
Abandon Hope, All Ye Who Enter Here.
These Final Circle of The Abyss achievements are about completing all World Quests, or Rares, or Items, in the level-cap areas of each of the expansions. And they are up, or available, certain days, or parts of certain days, or when Blizzard’s RNG machine feels like it, which you will find it mostly doesn’t. There’s one partiucular quest in Mechagon I checked for every day for about three months before I got the variant I needed. (I still don’t have Mecha-Done. I stopped trying.)
If you manage to get all three of these final expansion meta-achievements in two solid years, I will cheer you and your amazing RNG to the skies.
Tips:
If you are really going to attempt this, you will absolutely need a spreadsheet or similar to track what you have completed or attempted or checked today, and this week.
This will be especially important if you are trying all three. You will probably want to leave at least one alt in each expansion - travel in Shadowlands is SO cumbersome! Each alt will check for the presence of rare rares and quests each day.
Find and Bookmark all the relevant Wowhead guides for each achievement.
The good stuff is IN THE COMMENTS. Don’t just read the header of the page. Read down!
You will also need to join the Achievements Discord
https://discord.gg/achievements
where others cursed to walk the lightless depths also dwell, and provide each other with notifications when a rare daily or world quest is up that might provide one more small step towards your distant goal.
If you have more questions about some of the more specific things, do please ask, and I will answer as best I can.
Afterthought. I wasked Perplexity AI for advice on how to tackle the Dragonflight meta, and it came back with this. It seems to think we are still in DF, but otherwise not at all bad, I think!
How to Organize Your Time for “A World Awoken” Meta-Achievement
A World Awoken is a comprehensive meta-achievement in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight that requires completing a wide array of content, including raids, dungeons, storylines, exploration, reputations, and zone-specific meta achievements. It is a significant time investment and can feel overwhelming, so an organized approach is essential for steady progress and avoiding burnout
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Break Down the Requirements
The achievement requires you to complete:
All three Dragonflight raids: Vault of the Incarnates, Aberrus, and Amirdrassil
Eight Dragonflight Mythic dungeons
The full main storyline (Loremaster of the Dragon Isles)
Dragon Isles Pathfinder (map exploration and flying)
Full Renown with all Dragonflight factions
Multiple zone meta-achievements (e.g., Forbidden Reach, Zaralek Cavern, Emerald Dream)
Dragonriding achievements
“Across the Isles” and other achievements that include world content, rares, treasures, and more
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Recommended Scheduling Strategy
1. Assess Your Progress
- Start by checking which achievements you have already completed.
- Make a checklist or use an addon/website to track your missing components.
2. Set Weekly and Daily Goals
Raids and Dungeons: Schedule specific days for LFR/Normal runs and Mythic dungeons. Many achievements can be done in LFR, but some may require higher difficulties or specific groups
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Reputation and Renown: Dedicate a portion of your playtime each day to world quests, events, and activities that grant reputation. Use weekly events and reputation bonuses to maximize gains
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Zone Meta-Achievements: Tackle one zone at a time. Focus on completing all requirements in a single zone before moving to the next to avoid spreading yourself too thin
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Exploration and Collectibles: Set aside time for map exploration, treasure hunting, and rare hunting. These can often be done solo and at your own pace.
3. Use Downtime Efficiently
When waiting for raid or dungeon queues, work on solo achievements like exploration, collectibles, or side quests
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Alternate between group and solo content to keep the experience fresh and avoid burnout.
4. Prioritize Time-Gated Content
Some achievements may require waiting for weekly resets (e.g., raid lockouts, weekly quests). Prioritize these early in the week so you have time to complete other tasks while waiting for resets
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Keep an eye on rotating world events or rare spawns that are only available at certain times.
5. Join or Form Groups
- Many achievements are easier with a group, especially for harder dungeons, elite rares, or raid achievements. Use guilds, communities, or group finder tools to find like-minded players.
6. Take Breaks and Pace Yourself
This is a marathon, not a sprint. The achievement will remain obtainable beyond Dragonflight, so you do not need to rush
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Use rewards from sub-achievements as milestones to keep yourself motivated
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Sample Weekly Schedule
Day Focus Area Monday Raids (LFR/Normal) Tuesday Mythic Dungeons Wednesday Reputation/World Quests Thursday Zone Meta-Achievement (Zone 1) Friday Zone Meta-Achievement (Zone 2) Saturday Exploration/Treasures/Rares Sunday Catch-up/Group Activities Tips for Efficiency
- Use tracking tools or spreadsheets to monitor progress.
- Focus on achievements that can be completed solo during off-peak hours.
- Group up for more challenging or time-consuming tasks.
- Take advantage of any catch-up mechanics or reputation bonuses introduced in later patches.
Final Thoughts
Completing “A World Awoken” is a major undertaking that will take weeks or even months for most players. By breaking the achievement into manageable pieces, setting realistic goals, and pacing yourself, you can make steady progress without burning out. Remember, the achievement is not time-limited as of now, so you can work at your own pace and enjoy the journey