What to do after you hit max level 70 in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight?

Congratulations, you‘ve reached the new level cap in Dragonflight! Now the real adventure begins. As an investment analyst and WoW progression expert, I‘ve outlined the most rewarding activities for max level characters, so you can make the most of your time in the Dragon Isles.

At level 70, your priorities should be gearing up, expanding your dragonriding capabilities, honing your skills in dungeons/raids, collecting unique rewards, and diving into the many facets of endgame progression systems. This guide will walk you through the essentials. Let‘s get started!

Gear Up Through World Quests and Mythic+ Dungeons

The quickest way to boost your item level after hitting 70 is by accumulating gear upgrades from world quests and Mythic+ dungeons.

World quests offering equipment rewards refresh daily, with higher item level gear unlocking as your own increases. I recommend downloading handy addons like World Quests List to easily spot the most lucrative ones.

Mythic+ dungeons should also be a top priority. Pushing to higher difficulties scales up gear drops substantially. Based on Wowhead data, Mythic+15 dungeons drop ilvl 210 loot, while the new Mythic+20 peaks at 249 gear!

The weekly Mythic+ chest also awards gear based on your highest completed run. So climb as high as you can!

Unlock Flying and Dragonriding Upgrades

Making traversal around the Dragon Isles easier should be an immediate goal.

Unlocking flying requires reaching Exalted reputation with all 4 main factions, which takes around 1-2 weeks of daily quests and world quests per faction.

You can speed it up by hunting rare spawns that award reputation tokens. Useful addons like HandyNotes: Dragonflight Treasures pinpoint their locations.

Dragonriding also has multiple upgrade paths through completing main story chapters and acquiring Dragon Glyphs that expand your maneuverability options. Max these out ASAP!

Experience Raid Content with Pickup Groups

Dragonflight‘s introductory raid, Vault of the Incarnates, offers an accessible Normal difficulty tier perfect for premade flex groups from 10-30 players.

Using Group Finder and chatting up community members is a great way to experience Vault‘s imaginative boss encounters and collect starter raid gear around ilvl 230.

Once you have some experience, try tackling Heroic mode for better drops up to ilvl 245. And the new "Fated" system will keep raids like Vault relevant throughout the expansion by periodically adding modifiers and bonus loot.

Collect Rare Mounts from Reputation and Secrets

One of my favorite aspects of Dragonflight is all the incredible mounts to collect from reputation, rare spawns, treasures and hidden secrets.

For example, hitting Exalted with the Dragonscale Expedition nets you the stunning Rathalan Waveray mount. Meanwhile, solving the riddle of Kosumoth the Hungering provides the intimidating Fathom Dweller.

Make collecting these priceless mounts easier by using the routes and tips provided on sites like WoWhead. Show them off in capital cities once acquired!

Maximize Professions for Crafted Gear

Having max-level professions means you can craft your own epic quality gear rather than relying solely on drops.

Dragonflight also introduces a leveling system beyond classic skill points that unlock special recipes and buffs.

Here‘s a quick overview of key profession priorities for gear and upgrades:

• Blacksmithing – Craft base item level 87 armor
• Leatherworking – Create ilvl 100 cloaks, gloves, pants
• Tailoring – Craft ilvl 100 cloaks, gloves, pants
• Jewelcrafting – Socket gear for bonuses
• Alchemy – Mix stat and effect elixirs
• Engineering – Craft gadgets, gear modifications

Unlock the Power of Your Heart of the Dragon

A major endgame system is empowering your Heart of the Dragon artifact through Renown. Earning Renown from max level activities unlocks access to consecutive Heart Forge upgrades.

These provide targeted bonuses and even slottable Relics that modify your playstyle. Unlocking all the Forge upgrades to maximize your Heart takes over 4 weeks of dedicated Renown grinding.

Completing the weekly main story campaign quest accelerates the process, making it a priority each reset. The power rewards are well worth the effort!

Hunt Rare Spawns for Upgrade Items

One rewarding recurring activity is hunting rare elite dragons around the Dragon Isles for Drakescale, which can purchase gear upgrade items.

These dragons spawn on a rotating schedule in specific zones. Coordinating with groups to take them down quickly yields the most Drakescale.

Here is an overview of how much Drakescale some dragons drop, according to Wowhead:

With enough Drakescale, you can upgrade Mythic+ weapons and armor at Haafstad Spoils vendors.

Dive Into the Dark Portal for Cosmetics

For those seeking a serious challenge beyond Mythic+ and raiding, the Dark Portal offers demanding events with cosmetic rewards.

This max level zone cycles through different deadly scenarios each week. Surviving and succeeding earns Phantasma to purchase things like mounts, pets and transmogs.

While difficult, don‘t be afraid to try Normal or Heroic difficulties and learn mechanics before progressing higher. The unique loot is worth the effort!

Conclusion

Reaching 70 in Dragonflight is a huge accomplishment, but the journey has just begun. Follow this guide to gear up quickly, unlock key transportation upgrades like flying, experience exciting dungeons and raids, collect rare Dragon Isles rewards, level up professions, soak in engrossing progression systems, and challenge yourself against deadly encounters.

I hope these tips help you make the most of your time at max level. Let me know if you have any other questions! I‘m always happy to offer my insights as an avid analyst and progression raider here to help you get the most out of Dragonflight‘s phenomenal endgame content.