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Giant Dark Iron statues guarding a forge gate in Blackrock Depths

Blackrock Depths — Classic dungeon · WoW Forever

Level
52–60
Group size
5 players
Location
Blackrock Mountain
Continent
Eastern Kingdoms
Difficulty
Normal
Bosses
18
Quests
41
Availability
Classic dungeon · carried into Forever
Access
No key needed to enter
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Legacy: Blackrock Depths is part of the “Master Spelunker” challenge, worth 1 Legacy Point for your account. Legacy challenges

Overview

A sprawling Dark Iron city with prison, arena, bar, forge, and imperial routes. A full clear is much longer than an arena or emperor run; choose objectives before entering.

How to get there

Enter Blackrock Mountain from Searing Gorge or Burning Steppes. Descend the central chains, pass through the tomb, and follow the quarry to the dungeon portal.

Show entrance on the World Map

Alliance

Approach from Morgan's Vigil in Burning Steppes or Thorium Point in Searing Gorge.

Horde

Approach from Flame Crest or Kargath through the mountain; Thorium Point is another staging point if available.

Requirements & attunements

No key for the first prison section. The Shadowforge Key opens useful internal routes; Molten Core attunement is a separate quest in the deeper city.

Attunement steps that lead here

All attunements and keys →

Bosses

  1. High Interrogator Gerstahn

    • Shadow Word: Pain
    • Mana Burn
    • Psychic Scream
    • Shadow Shield

    Interrupt healing and Psychic Scream; clear the interrogation room before pulling.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · High Interrogator Gerstahn

    • Kentic Amice
    • Enthralled Sphere
    • Blackveil Cape
    • Greaves of Withering Despair

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  2. Lord Roccor

    • Ground Tremor
    • Flame Shock
    • Earth Shock

    An optional prison-area elemental; separate him from nearby patrols.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Lord Roccor

    • Stoneshell Guard
    • Earthslag Shoulders
    • Mantle of Lost Hope
    • Idol of Ferocity
    • Rockshard Pellets

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  3. Houndmaster Grebmar

    • Bloodlust
    • Demoralizing Shout
    • Pummel

    An optional prison-side fight; control his hounds before focusing him.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Houndmaster Grebmar

    • Spritecaster Cape
    • Fleetfoot Greaves
    • Houndmaster's Bow
    • Houndmaster's Rifle

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  4. Ring of Law — Anub'shiah, Eviscerator, Gorosh the Dervish, Grizzle, Hedrum the Creeper, Ok'thor the Breaker

    • Demon Armor
    • Shadow Bolt
    • Enveloping Web
    • Curse of Weakness
    • Curse of Tongues
    • Banish
    • Vicious Rend
    • Shadow Bolt Volley

    A randomized arena encounter: remain together and handle the released waves before the selected champion.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Ring of Law — Anub'shiah, Eviscerator, Gorosh the Dervish, Grizzle, Hedrum the Creeper, Ok'thor the Breaker

    • Shadefiend Boots
    • Graverot Cape
    • Carapace of Anub'shiah
    • Savage Gladiator Greaves

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  5. Pyromancer Loregrain

    • Fire Ward
    • Molten Blast
    • Flame Shock
    • Scorching Totem

    Clear his guards and interrupt fire spells; destroy his totem promptly.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Pyromancer Loregrain

    • Flamestrider Robes
    • Pyric Caduceus
    • Searingscale Leggings
    • Kindling Stave

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  6. Fineous Darkvire

    • Devotion Aura
    • Holy Strike
    • Kick
    • Holy Light
    • Seal of Reckoning

    Follow the quarry route, clear his escorts, and collect Ironfel for the Shadowforge Key.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Fineous Darkvire

    • Chief Architect's Monocle
    • Senior Designer's Pantaloons
    • Lead Surveyor's Mantle
    • Foreman's Head Protector

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  7. Lord Incendius

    • Curse of the Elemental Lord
    • Fiery Burst
    • Mighty Blow
    • Fire Storm

    Keep your back away from the lava edge; his knockback can end the fight immediately.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Lord Incendius

    • Cinderhide Armsplints
    • Pyremail Wristguards
    • Flameweave Cuffs
    • Emberplate Armguards

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  8. Bael'Gar

    • Summon Spawn of Bael'Gar

    Clear the road first; use the quest item on his remains if completing A Taste of Flame.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Bael'Gar

    • Lavacrest Leggings
    • Force of Magma
    • Rubidium Hammer
    • Sash of the Burning Heart

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  9. General Angerforge

    • Sunder Armor

    Control the guards he calls at low health instead of leaving them on the healer.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · General Angerforge

    • Force of Will
    • Angerforge's Battle Axe
    • Lord General's Sword
    • Royal Decorated Armor
    • Warstrife Leggings

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  10. Golem Lord Argelmach

    • Lightning Shield
    • Chain Lightning
    • Shock

    Clear the workshop, then control or kill his golems while interrupting his lightning.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Golem Lord Argelmach

    • Naglering
    • Omnicast Boots
    • Luminary Kilt
    • Second Wind

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  11. Hurley Blackbreath

    • Flame Breath
    • Drunken Rage
    • Banish
    • Curse of Tongues
    • Demon Armor
    • Immolate
    • Shadow Bolt

    Break the ale barrels to summon his group; prepare before triggering the bar encounter.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Hurley Blackbreath

    • Coal Miner Boots
    • Hurley's Tankard
    • Firemoss Boots
    • Ragefury Eyepatch

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  12. Phalanx

    • Thunderclap
    • Mighty Blow
    • Fireball Volley

    Optional bar guardian; clear a safe fighting area before provoking him.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Phalanx

    • Bloodfist
    • Fists of Phalanx
    • Golem Fitted Pauldrons

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  13. Plugger Spazzring

    • Banish
    • Curse of Tongues
    • Immolate
    • Demon Armor
    • Shadow Bolt
    • Gout of Flame

    An optional bar fight that can turn patrons hostile. Agree on the exit method before attacking.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Plugger Spazzring

    • Barman Shanker
    • Mixologist's Tunic

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  14. Ambassador Flamelash

    • Burning Spirit

    Intercept or kill the burning spirits before they reach and empower him.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Ambassador Flamelash

    • Circle of Flame
    • Cape of the Fire Salamander
    • Molten Fists
    • Flame Wrath
    • Burst of Knowledge

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  15. Panzor the Invincible

    A rare golem in the manufacturing area; clear nearby constructs first.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Panzor the Invincible

    • Rock Golem Bulwark
    • Stone of the Earth
    • Shalehusk Boots
    • Soot Encrusted Footwear

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  16. The Seven — Doom'rel, Gloom'rel, Hate'rel, Anger'rel, Seeth'rel, Vile'rel, Dope'rel

    • Summon Voidwalkers
    • Demon Armor
    • Shadow Bolt Volley
    • Immolate
    • Curse of Weakness
    • Hamstring
    • Mortal Strike
    • Recklessness

    Start the tomb event when ready and defeat the dwarves as they activate.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →
  17. Magmus

    • Fiery Burst
    • War Stomp

    Fight between flame-trap lanes and avoid moving the group into the statues' fire.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Magmus

    • Golem Skull Helm
    • Magmus Stone
    • Lavastone Hammer
    • Totem of Rage
    • Libram of Truth

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

  18. Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

    • Hand of Thaurissan
    • Avatar of Flame
    • Heal
    • Renew
    • Power Word: Shield
    • Mind Blast
    • Shadow Word: Pain
    • Smite

    For a rescue run, control Princess Moira and interrupt her healing while killing the emperor; do not kill her if you need to rescue her.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

    • Ironfoe
    • Hand of Justice
    • Robes of the Royal Crown
    • Thaurissan's Royal Scepter
    • The Emperor's New Cape
    • Dreadforge Retaliator
    • Guiding Stave of Wisdom
    • Imperial Jewel
    Show all 12 drops
    • Emperor's Seal
    • Wristguards of Renown
    • Sash of the Grand Hunt
    • Item level 1 · Head · Cloth

    Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.

Quests

Dark Iron Legacy Level 48+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Franclorn Forgewright · Burning Steppes, Blackrock Mountain (29, 28.9)Show on World Map

Leads to: Dark Iron Legacy

See also: Blackrock Depths

Dark Iron Legacy Level 48+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Franclorn Forgewright · Burning Steppes, Blackrock Mountain (29, 28.9)Show on World Map

Requires: Dark Iron Legacy

Objectives: 1 × Ironfel

Rewards

See also: Blackrock Depths

Disharmony of Fire Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

Requires: Disharmony of Flame

Objectives: 1 × Lord Incendius · 1 × Tablet of Kurniya

Rewards

Sunborne CapeNightfall GlovesCrypt Demon BracersStalwart Clutch

See also: Blackrock Depths

Commander Gor'shak Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

Requires: Disharmony of Flame

Leads to: What Is Going On?

See also: Blackrock Depths

What Is Going On? Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

  • Commander Gor'shak · inside Blackrock Depths

Requires: Commander Gor'shak

Leads to: What Is Going On?

See also: Blackrock Depths

What Is Going On? Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

  • Commander Gor'shak · inside Blackrock Depths

Requires: What Is Going On?

Leads to: The Eastern Kingdom

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Eastern Kingdom Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

Requires: What Is Going On?

Leads to: The Royal Rescue

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Royal Rescue Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

Requires: The Eastern Kingdom

Leads to: The Princess Saved?

Objectives: 1 × Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Princess Saved? Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

  • Princess Moira Bronzebeard · inside Blackrock Depths

Requires: The Royal Rescue

Rewards

Thrall's ResolveEye of Orgrimmar

See also: Blackrock Depths

A Taste of Flame Level 52+ · Both factions

Starts:

Requires: A Taste of Flame

Objectives: 1 × Encased Fiery Essence

Rewards

Shaleskin CapeWyrmhide SpauldersValconian Sash

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Rise of the Machines Level 52+ · Horde

Starts:

Requires: The Rise of the Machines

Objectives: 1 × Head of Argelmach · 10 × Intact Elemental Core

Rewards

Azure Moon AmiceRaincaster DrapeBasaltscale ArmorLavaplate Gauntlets

See also: Blackrock Depths

KILL ON SIGHT: Dark Iron Dwarves Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

  • WANTED

Leads to: KILL ON SIGHT: High Ranking Dark Iron Officials

Objectives: 15 × Anvilrage Guardsman · 10 × Anvilrage Warden · 5 × Anvilrage Footman

See also: Blackrock Depths

Show 29 more quests
KILL ON SIGHT: High Ranking Dark Iron Officials Level 50+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • KILL ON SIGHT

Requires: KILL ON SIGHT: Dark Iron Dwarves

Objectives: 10 × Anvilrage Medic · 10 × Anvilrage Soldier · 10 × Anvilrage Officer

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Spectral Chalice Level 40+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Spectral Chalice

Objectives: 2 × Star Ruby · 20 × Gold Bar · 10 × Truesilver Bar

See also: Blackrock Depths

Precarious Predicament Level 52+ · Horde

Starts:

Requires: Grark Lorkrub

Leads to: Operation: Death to Angerforge

Objectives: 1 × Thorium Shackles

See also: Blackrock Depths

Grark Lorkrub Level 52+ · Both factions

Starts:

Leads to: Precarious Predicament

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Heart of the Mountain Level 50+ · Both factions

Starts:

Objectives: 1 × The Heart of the Mountain

See also: Blackrock Depths

Hurley Blackbreath Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

Requires: Ragnar Thunderbrew

Objectives: 1 × Lost Thunderbrew Recipe

Rewards

Swiftstrike CudgelLimb Cleaver

See also: Blackrock Depths

Ragnar Thunderbrew Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

Leads to: Hurley Blackbreath

See also: Blackrock Depths

Operation: Death to Angerforge Level 52+ · Horde

Starts:

Requires: Precarious Predicament

Objectives: 1 × General Angerforge

Rewards

Conqueror's Medallion

See also: Blackrock Depths

Vivian Lagrave Level 50+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Apothecary Zinge · Tirisfal Glades, Ruins of Lordaeron (58.4, 79.5)Show on World Map

Leads to: Lost Thunderbrew Recipe

See also: Blackrock Depths

Lost Thunderbrew Recipe Level 50+ · Both factions

Starts:

Requires: Vivian Lagrave

Objectives: 1 × Lost Thunderbrew Recipe

Rewards

Swiftstrike CudgelLimb CleaverRequires level 35Requires level 31

See also: Blackrock Depths

Ribbly Screwspigot Level 48+ · Both factions

Starts:

Requires: Yuka Screwspigot

Objectives: 1 × Ribbly's Head

Rewards

Rancor BootsPenance SpauldersSplintsteel Armor

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Love Potion Level 50+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Mistress Nagmara · inside Blackrock Depths

Objectives: 4 × Gromsblood · 10 × Giant Silver Vein · 1 × Nagmara's Filled Vial

Rewards

Manacle CuffsNagmara's Whipping Belt

See also: Blackrock Depths

Marshal Windsor Level 48+ · Alliance

Starts:

Requires: The True Masters

Leads to: Abandoned Hope

See also: Blackrock Depths

Abandoned Hope Level 48+ · Alliance

Starts:

  • Marshal Windsor · inside Blackrock Depths

Requires: Marshal Windsor

Leads to: A Crumpled Up Note

Rewards

Item level 54 · Head · MailItem level 54 · Feet · PlateItem level 54 · Legs · Leather

See also: Blackrock Depths

Incendius! Level 48+ · Alliance

Starts:

Requires: Overmaster Pyron

Objectives: 1 × Lord Incendius

Rewards

Sunborne CapeNightfall GlovesCrypt Demon BracersStalwart Clutch

See also: Blackrock Depths

A Crumpled Up Note Level 50+ · Alliance

Requires: Abandoned Hope

Leads to: A Shred of Hope

Objectives: 1 × A Crumpled Up Note

See also: Blackrock Depths

A Shred of Hope Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

  • Marshal Windsor · inside Blackrock Depths

Requires: A Crumpled Up Note

Leads to: Jail Break!

Objectives: 1 × Marshal Windsor's Lost Information · 1 × Marshal Windsor's Lost Information

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Good Stuff Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

Objectives: 20 × Dark Iron Fanny Pack

Rewards

See also: Blackrock Depths

Rocknot's Ale Level 1+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Private Rocknot · inside Blackrock Depths

Objectives: 2 × Dark Iron Ale Mug

See also: Blackrock Depths

Jail Break! Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

  • Marshal Windsor · inside Blackrock Depths

Requires: A Shred of Hope

Rewards

Blade of ReckoningSkilled Fighting BladeWard of the Elements

See also: Blackrock Depths

Yuka Screwspigot Level 48+ · Both factions

Starts:

Leads to: Ribbly Screwspigot

See also: Blackrock Depths

Kharan Mighthammer Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

Requires: The Smoldering Ruins of Thaurissan

Leads to: The Bearer of Bad News

See also: Blackrock Depths

Kharan's Tale Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

  • Kharan Mighthammer · inside Blackrock Depths

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Bearer of Bad News Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

  • Kharan Mighthammer · inside Blackrock Depths

Requires: Kharan Mighthammer

Leads to: The Fate of the Kingdom

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Fate of the Kingdom Level 50+ · Both factions

Starts:

Requires: The Bearer of Bad News

Leads to: The Princess's Surprise

Objectives: 1 × Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Princess's Surprise Level 50+ · Alliance

Starts:

  • Princess Moira Bronzebeard · inside Blackrock Depths

Requires: The Fate of the Kingdom

Rewards

Magni's WillSongstone of Ironforge

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Last Element Level 48+ · Horde

Starts:

Objectives: 10 × Essence of the Elements

Rewards

Lagrave's Seal

See also: Blackrock Depths

A Binding Contract Level 60+ · Both factions

Objectives: 1 × Thorium Brotherhood Contract · 1 × Sulfuron Ingot

Rewards

See also: Blackrock Depths

The Challenge Level 58+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Falrin Treeshaper · inside Dire Maul

Requires: The Instigator's Enchantment

Objectives: 1 × Top Piece of Lord Valthalak's Amulet

See also: Blackrock Depths

Loot & rewards

Notable boss drops. Full loot tables are longer.

  • Enthralled Sphere

    High Interrogator Gerstahn

  • Blackveil Cape

    High Interrogator Gerstahn

  • Greaves of Withering Despair

    High Interrogator Gerstahn

  • Kentic Amice

    High Interrogator Gerstahn

  • Idol of Ferocity

    Lord Roccor

  • Mantle of Lost Hope

    Lord Roccor

  • Rockshard Pellets

    Lord Roccor

  • Stoneshell Guard

    Lord Roccor

  • Fleetfoot Greaves

    Houndmaster Grebmar

  • Houndmaster's Bow

    Houndmaster Grebmar

  • Houndmaster's Rifle

    Houndmaster Grebmar

  • Spritecaster Cape

    Houndmaster Grebmar

  • Savage Gladiator Chain

    Ring of Law — Anub'shiah, Eviscerator, Gorosh the Dervish, Grizzle, Hedrum the Creeper, Ok'thor the Breaker

  • Savage Gladiator Greaves

    Ring of Law — Anub'shiah, Eviscerator, Gorosh the Dervish, Grizzle, Hedrum the Creeper, Ok'thor the Breaker

  • Savage Gladiator Grips

    Ring of Law — Anub'shiah, Eviscerator, Gorosh the Dervish, Grizzle, Hedrum the Creeper, Ok'thor the Breaker

  • Bloodclot Band

    Ring of Law — Anub'shiah, Eviscerator, Gorosh the Dervish, Grizzle, Hedrum the Creeper, Ok'thor the Breaker

  • Flamestrider Robes

    Pyromancer Loregrain

  • Pyric Caduceus

    Pyromancer Loregrain

  • Searingscale Leggings

    Pyromancer Loregrain

  • Kindling Stave

    Pyromancer Loregrain

  • Chief Architect's Monocle

    Fineous Darkvire

  • Senior Designer's Pantaloons

    Fineous Darkvire

  • Lead Surveyor's Mantle

    Fineous Darkvire

  • Foreman's Head Protector

    Fineous Darkvire

  • Cinderhide Armsplints

    Lord Incendius

  • Pyremail Wristguards

    Lord Incendius

  • Flameweave Cuffs

    Lord Incendius

  • Emberplate Armguards

    Lord Incendius

  • Lavacrest Leggings

    Bael'Gar

  • Sash of the Burning Heart

    Bael'Gar

  • Force of Magma

    Bael'Gar

  • Rubidium Hammer

    Bael'Gar

  • Force of Will

    General Angerforge

  • Royal Decorated Armor

    General Angerforge

  • Warstrife Leggings

    General Angerforge

  • Angerforge's Battle Axe

    General Angerforge

  • Naglering

    Golem Lord Argelmach

  • Second Wind

    Golem Lord Argelmach

  • Omnicast Boots

    Golem Lord Argelmach

  • Luminary Kilt

    Golem Lord Argelmach

  • Ragefury Eyepatch

    Hurley Blackbreath

  • Coal Miner Boots

    Hurley Blackbreath

  • Hurley's Tankard

    Hurley Blackbreath

  • Firemoss Boots

    Hurley Blackbreath

  • Bloodfist

    Phalanx

  • Fists of Phalanx

    Phalanx

  • Golem Fitted Pauldrons

    Phalanx

  • Barman Shanker

    Plugger Spazzring

  • Mixologist's Tunic

    Plugger Spazzring

  • Circle of Flame

    Ambassador Flamelash

  • Cape of the Fire Salamander

    Ambassador Flamelash

  • Molten Fists

    Ambassador Flamelash

  • Burst of Knowledge

    Ambassador Flamelash

  • Rock Golem Bulwark

    Panzor the Invincible

  • Shalehusk Boots

    Panzor the Invincible

  • Stone of the Earth

    Panzor the Invincible

  • Soot Encrusted Footwear

    Panzor the Invincible

  • Magmus Stone

    Magmus

  • Lavastone Hammer

    Magmus

  • Totem of Rage

    Magmus

  • Libram of Truth

    Magmus

  • Ironfoe

    Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

  • Emperor's Seal

    Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

  • Robes of the Royal Crown

    Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

  • Thaurissan's Royal Scepter

    Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

Tips & preparation

  • Collect Dark Iron Legacy from Franclorn Forgewright while dead outside the dungeon.
  • The Lyceum requires two Shadowforge Torches from Flame Keepers. Move together rather than fighting respawning enemies indefinitely.
  • Bring a way to handle humanoid runners and reserve fire protection for the deeper elemental sections.