Everything You Need to Know About the “Worldsoul‑Searching” Meta Achievement in The War Within

As World of Warcraft’s latest expansion, The War Within, pushes players deeper into Azeroth’s core, it brings with it a massive meta achievement: Worldsoul‑Searching. This achievement isn’t just a badge of honor — it’s a full-blown journey through the expansion’s raids, zones, delves, and secrets.

Whether you're a completionist or just aiming for exclusive rewards like the Geargrinder Mk.11 mount, this guide breaks down exactly what you need to do to earn Worldsoul‑Searching — and how to do it smart.

What Is “Worldsoul‑Searching”?

“Worldsoul‑Searching” is the expansion-wide meta achievement for The War Within, awarded to players who complete a wide array of sub-achievements across all major content. From clearing every raid boss to fully exploring each new zone, this achievement demands a bit of everything — and rewards you handsomely for it.

It’s not just about ticking boxes. It’s about experiencing the expansion in full.

The Rewards for Completing Worldsoul‑Searching

Upon completion, you’ll unlock:

• Geargrinder Mk.11 – a unique mechanical mount themed around the expansion

• Replica Dark Heart of Galakrond – a cosmetic item steeped in lore

• And of course, the prestige of being one of the few to 100% The War Within

How to Complete the Meta Achievement

To unlock Worldsoul‑Searching, you’ll need to finish several categories of content. Here’s how it breaks down:

• Nerub-ar Palace - Defeat all bosses in the Nerub-ar Palace raid on any difficulty.
• Liberation of Undermine - Defeat all bosses in the Liberation of Undermine raid on any difficulty.
• Manaforge Omega - Defeat all bosses in the Manaforge Omega raid on any difficulty.
• All That Khaz - Complete the following Khaz Algar world achievements:

  • Khaz Algar Flight Master - Unlock all flight paths in the four first Khaz Algar zones.
  • Khaz Algar Glyph Hunter - Discover all Skyriding glyphs in the four first Khaz Algar zones.
  • Loremaster of Khaz Algar - Complete all main and side questlines in the four first Khaz Algar zones.
  • Khaz Algar Lore Hunter - Discover the following lore objects across the first four Khaz Algar zones.
  • Khaz Algar Diplomat - Reach Renown 25 with the first four Khaz Algar reputations - Council of Dornogal, Assembly of the Depths, Hallowfall Arathi and Severed Threads.
  • Allied Races: Earthen - Unlock the Earthen as an Allied Race.
• You Xal Not Pass - Stop Xal'atath's schemes temporarily by completing the achievements from the first portion of The War Within:

  • Slate of the Union - Complete the following achievements in the Isle of Dorn.
  • Rage Aside the Machine - Complete the following achievements in the Ringing Deeps.
  • Crystal Chronicled - Complete the following achievements in Hallowfall.
  • Azj the World Turns - Complete the following achievements in Azj-Kahet.
  • Isle Remember You - Complete the following achievements in Siren Isle.
• The War Within Pathfinder - Complete the following War Within achievements:

  • The Isle of Dorn - Complete the main Isle of Dorn storyline.
  • The Ringing Deeps - Complete the main Ringing Deeps storyline.
  • Hallowfall - Complete the main Hallowfall storyline.
  • Azj-Kahet - Complete the main Azj-Kahet storyline.
  • Khaz Algar Explorer - Explore all the main regions of the first four Khaz Algar zones, uncovering their maps.
• Glory of the Delver - Complete the following Delve achievements:

  • Delve Loremaster: War Within - Complete all Delve storylines in The War Within.
  • Leave No Treasure Unfound - Locate all Sturdy Chests hidden in War Within Delves.
  • Sporesweeper - Complete a Fungarian Delve without getting hit by Explosive Spores on Tier 8 or higher.
  • Spider Senses - Complete a Nerubian Delve without triggering web adds or taking damage from nerubian eggs on Tier 8 or higher.
  • Daystormer - Complete an Order of Night Delve without triggering an Artillery Fire on Tier 8 or higher.
  • Brann Development - Raise Brann Bronzebeard to level 25.
  • My First Nemesis / My New Nemesis / My Stab-Happy Nemesis - Defeat the current season's Delve Nemesis.
• Going Goblin Mode - Complete the following Undermine achievements:

  • Adventurer of Undermine - Kill at least 10 Undermine rares.
  • Treasures of Undermine - Discover all the hidden treasures in Undermine.
  • Nine-Tenths of the Law - Unlock all of the five Muff Auto-Lockers scattered across Undermine.
  • Read Between the Lines - Read all the following lore books in Undermine.
  • That Can-Do Attitude - Kick 50 Discarded Cans in Undermine.
  • You're My Friend Now - Become friends with all 5 Grabbable Rats in Undermine.
• Owner of a Radiant Heart - Reach Renown 10 with the Flame's Radiance.
• Unraveled and Persevering - Complete the following K'aresh achievements:

  • Remnants of a Shattered World - Kill all of the rare mobs in K'aresh.
  • Treasures of K'aresh - Discover all hidden treasures in K'aresh.
  • Explore K'aresh - Explore K'aresh, uncovering all areas of the map.
  • Bounty Seeker - Complete 4 Warrant quests in K'aresh.
  • Dangerous Prowlers of K'aresh - Pet all hidden purrkins in K'aresh.
  • Power of the Reshii - Fully upgrade the Reshii Wraps.
  • Secrets of the K'areshi - Discover the hidden lore objects in K'aresh.

Smart Strategy: How to Tackle It Efficiently

✅ Start with raids — they’re on a weekly lockout and easiest to coordinate early on.

✅ Use the zone metas as your weekly structure — clear one zone per week thoroughly.

✅ Layer your content — while queueing for LFR, explore, hunt treasures, or knock out Delves.

✅ Install an addon like Meta Achievement Tracker to visualize your progress.

✅ Track weekly content — especially if rare bosses or events are part of the requirements.

This is a marathon, not a sprint. Break it down, and chip away weekly.

Conclusion

“Worldsoul‑Searching” is more than just a checklist — it’s The War Within’s tribute to the most dedicated adventurers. It encourages players to dig deep into every system, dungeon, and storyline the expansion offers.

By taking a structured, balanced approach, you can unlock everything without burning out — and show off your Geargrinder Mk.11 mount with pride.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or nearing the finish line, keep going — Azeroth's heart is calling.