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Mists of Pandaria Beta Pandaren Starting Zone Walkthrough

Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard that the Mists of Pandaria beta is live and playable for those lucky enough to receive an invitation. One of the most exciting aspects of this newest WoW expansion is of course the brand new Pandaren race and their much talked about starting zone. If you weren’t fortunate enough to garner an invite to the beta yet, you may find yourself feeling a bit left out.

However, hopefully you won’t feel that way long. We here at Ten Ton Hammer are coming to your rescue with a complete walkthrough of the Pandaren starting zone that will almost make you feel like you are really there. So read onward and get the inside scoop on this brand new starting zone assuredly full of panda goodness.

Quest Hub - Shang Xi Training Grounds

Well ladies and gentlemen this is it; Shang Xi Training Grounds, the first sight every new Pandaren gets to see as they enter the world for the first time. Tranquil and beautiful, the Shang Xi Training Grounds provide what the name implies; training for new Pandaren. Quests here are basic, to the point, however, move quickly enough that you won’t find time to become bored. This quest hub will provide players with seven quests total to complete before moving onward to the next quest hub. 

Much to Learn	The Lesson of the Iron Bough
Instant Quest Shang Xi Training Grounds	Master Shang Xi Shang Xi Training Grounds
Upon entering the game players will instantly be given the quest “Much to Learn”. All players need to do to complete this Mists of Pandaria quest is speak to Master Shang Xi, who can be found directly in front of the spot your character appeared in.	The Lesson of the Iron Bough will send players out into the training grounds, but you won’t be getting a taste of fighting just yet. First you need to equip yourself with some weapons. These weapons can be located on sparkling racks found throughout the Shang Xi Training Grounds. Pick up your weapon, equip it, and return to Master Shang Xi for further instruction.

The Lesson of the Sandy Fist	The Lesson of Stifled Pride
Master Shang Xi Shang Xi Training Grounds	Master Shang Xi Shang Xi Training Grounds
Apparently since you are competent enough to equip your weapon properly, Master Shang Xi has decided that you are ready to engage in some real combat…of sorts. Your task is to take on and “defeat” five of the Training Targets found throughout  the Training Grounds. Return to Master Shang Xi when your task is completed.	Finally it is time to test your newly found skills against some real opponents. Well…NPCs opponents known Huojin Trainees, which are a step up from inanimate punching bags. Find the Huojin Trainees you need to defeat inside the large temple inside the Training Grounds. Simply walk up to any Trainee and attack to begin a battle. Once you have defeated six Huojin Trainees speak to Master Shang Xi who will now be conveniently located in the temple entrance.

The Lesson of the Burning Scroll	The Disciple’s Challenge
Master Shang Xi Shang Xi Training Grounds	Master Shang Xi Tranquil Grotto
As your final test before you adventure outside the Training Grounds you must perform a simple task; snatch the flame from the hand of Master Shang Xi and take it to the top of the tower to burn the Edict of the Temperance. After There is no trick here, just click on the flame and it will appear in your hand. Scale two sets of stairs to the top of the temple where you will find the Edict. Click on it to burn it and complete the quest and return to Master Shang Xi.	The time has come for all Pandaren who have made it this far to leave the safety of the Shang Xi Training Grounds and move out into the wider world. Head to the bottom of the stairs and cross the bride to the Tranquil Grotto. Here your final test awaits; open combat against Jaomin Ro one of Master Shang Xi’s eldest students. Defeat Pandaren Jaomin Ro and return to Master Shang Xi who has once again conveniently relocated to the bridge.

Aysa of the Tushui

Master Shang Xi Tranquil Grotto

With the training grounds behind you, it is time to take on bigger challenges. The first of which is to find the spirit of fire, Huo, and return him to the Temple of Dawn. To complete this task you must seek out the aid of Aysa, who is one of Master Shang Xi’s most gifted students. Aysa can be found at the next small quest hub along the way; Fu’s Pond. Instead of turning in this quest to Aysa, players will instead deal with Merchant Lorvo, at least until Aysa finishes her practice.

Quest Hub - Fu's Pond

At Fu’s Pond players will find themselves adventuring in the Dawning Valley to complete quests for Merchant Lorvo while waiting for Aysa to complete her meditation. It is questing here that we get our first idea of how much thought actually went into this starting zone. While completing the typical kill and collect quests for the obviously lovesick Merchant Lorvo, I found myself staring in wonder as I witnessed the targeted mobs actually “steal” the items I needed to recover. Realism and believability in WoW at its best, which has hopefully permeated the entire Mists of Pandaria expansion.

Items of Utmost Importance	The Missing Driver
Merchant Lorvo Fu's Pond	Merchant Lorvo Fu's Pond
Some nasty Amberleaf Scamps have attacked Merchant Lorvo’s cart and stolen his supplies. It is your job to seek out and kill these cute little critters and steal the supplies back! As you can see in the picture below, these little guys are yellow and as such you can easily pick them off one at a time making this quest super simple. The drop rate on the supplies is also 100% meaning you will need to kill exactly six to complete this quest. Return to Fu’s Pond and Merchant Lorvo with the Stolen Training Supplies.	It turns out that Merchant Lorvo’s driver is a total sissy and is probably one of the reasons that the cart was overrun with tiny plant people in the first place. Nevertheless, the merchant insists that you seek out his cowardly driver. You will find Min Dimwind north of Fu’s Pond surrounded by Amberleaf Scamps. You won’t have to defeat them though, simply walk into their midst and they will scatter. Min Dimwind will offer his thanks and head back to his cart, while you head back to Fu’s Pond to turn in the quest to Merchant Lorvo where you will find that Aysa has completed her practice.

The Way of the Tushui	Ji of the Huojin
Aysa Cloudsinger Cave of Meditation	Master Shang XI Cave of Meditation
Follow Aysa to the Cave of Meditation found north east of Fu’s Pond. Here you will be tasked with protecting Aysa while she meditates and tries to find the answer to Huo’s location. Once you have located the cave, run inside where you will be almost immediately attacked by Amberleaf Troublemakers. A bar will appear at the bottom of the screen which indicates the total of these critters you need to kill (60) as well as how many you have killed so far. Defeat all sixty Amberleaf Troublemakers and Aysa’s meditation will be complete. Turn in the quest to Master Shang Xi who will appear at the cave entrance.	Your time with the calm and restrained Aysa is over and it istime to meet another of Master Shang Xi’s most talented students; Ji Firepaw. Ji Firepaw can be found in the center of Wu-Song Village, north west of the Cave of Meditation. Simply follow the path into the village where you will find Ji occupied with some unwanted and meddlesome guests.