5. Mists of Pandaria
Do you like pandas? How much do you like pandas? A great deal of your enjoyment of this expansion will come down to how tolerable you find these cuddly critters; they are the first WoW race to double dip on factions, capable of joining either the Horde or the Alliance. Be warned, a great many of them will be monks, and almost all will be named after some kind of Kung Fu Panda pun.
The Pandaren starting zone, The Wandering Isle, is one of the most charming regions in WoW. Its gorgeous, colorful design and engrossing backstory make it truly memorable. Once you’ve gone off to join the war, however, you’ll never see it again, which is truly a shame. Beyond that, Pandaria didn’t really offer up much compelling new content. The raids were a little forgettable, and there seemed to be a heavy emphasis on grinding in this expansion. Not the kind of dirty grinding that gets you kicked out of the club, mind you, but perhaps just as unforgivable.
