Shadowfang Keep — Classic dungeon · WoW Forever
- Level
- 22–30
- Group size
- 5 players
- Location
- Silverpine Forest
- Continent
- Eastern Kingdoms
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Bosses
- 9
- Quests
- 3
- Availability
- Classic dungeon · carried into Forever
- Access
- No key needed to enter
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Legacy: Shadowfang Keep is part of the “Novice Spelunker” challenge, worth 1 Legacy Point for your account. Legacy challenges
Overview
Arugal's fortress is a vertical route through haunted courtyards, a dining hall, and narrow towers. Rescue a prisoner near the entrance to open the courtyard route.
How to get there
Ride up the hill west of Pyrewood Village in southern Silverpine Forest. The portal is inside the keep's main gate.
Show entrance on the World MapAlliance
Travel north through Hillsbrad into Silverpine; avoid Horde settlements on the approach.
Horde
Fly to the Sepulcher and ride south past Pyrewood Village to the keep.
On the leveling routes
- Horde, levels 20–30: The Barrens (Dungeon route)
- Horde, levels 25–30: Hillsbrad Foothills (Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms route)
Requirements & attunements
No key or attunement. Speak to a rescued prisoner after Rethilgore to progress past the courtyard door.
All attunements and keys →Bosses
Rethilgore
Soul Drain
Defeat him to reach the prisoners, then ask a prisoner to open the courtyard door.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Razorclaw the Butcher
Butcher Drain
Clear the kitchen before fighting; keep the tank healed through his melee attacks.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Razorclaw the Butcher
- Item level 25 · One-Hand · One-Handed Axes · Requires level 20
- Item level 24 · Chest · Cloth · Requires level 19
- Item level 23 · One-Hand · One-Handed Swords · Requires level 18
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Baron Silverlaine
Veil of Shadow
Remove Veil of Shadow, which reduces healing received, rather than trying to heal through it.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Baron Silverlaine
- Item level 26 · Finger · Requires level 21
- Item level 26 · Main Hand · One-Handed Maces · Requires level 21
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Commander Springvale
Hammer of Justice
Holy Light
Interrupt his healing and control his guards before focusing the commander.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Commander Springvale
- Item level 26 · Off Hand · Shields · Requires level 21
- Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Two-Handed Axes · Requires level 21
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Odo the Blindwatcher
Howling Rage
Clear the bats on the balcony and save tank mitigation for his enraged damage.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Odo the Blindwatcher
- Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Staves · Requires level 21
- Item level 26 · Waist · Leather · Requires level 21
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Deathsworn Captain
Hamstring
A rare spawn. Check the surrounding patrols before committing to the optional fight.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Deathsworn Captain
- Item level 27 · Chest · Mail · Requires level 22
- Item level 27 · Two-Hand · Two-Handed Swords · Requires level 22
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Fenrus the Devourer
Toxic Saliva
Finish the room's event after his death; do not move the group away before the follow-up enemies are handled.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Fenrus the Devourer
- Item level 27 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 22
- Item level 27 · Wrist · Leather · Requires level 22
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Wolf Master Nandos
Call Bleak Worg- Call Slavering Worg
- Call Lupine Horror
Kill his wolves in a controlled pull and watch the doorway for additional enemies.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Wolf Master Nandos
- Item level 28 · Shoulder · Cloth · Requires level 23
- Item level 27 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 22
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Archmage Arugal
Void Bolt
Thundershock- Arugal's Curse
Use the room's cover to manage Shadow Bolt casts, remove his curse promptly, and be ready to move when he teleports.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Archmage Arugal
- Item level 28 · Chest · Cloth · Requires level 23
- Item level 28 · Waist · Cloth · Requires level 23
- Item level 28 · One-Hand · Daggers · Requires level 23
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Quests
The Book of Ur Level 16+ · Horde
Starts:
- Keeper Bel'dugur · Tirisfal Glades, Ruins of Lordaeron (59.2, 76.6)Show on World Map
Objectives: 1 × The Book of Ur
Rewards
See also: Shadowfang Keep
Arugal Must Die Level 18+ · Both factions
Starts:
- Dalar Dawnweaver · Silverpine Forest, The Sepulcher (44.2, 39.8)Show on World Map
Objectives: 1 × Head of Arugal
Rewards
See also: Shadowfang Keep
Deathstalkers in Shadowfang Level 18+ · Both factions
Starts:
- High Executor Hadrec · Silverpine Forest, The Sepulcher (43.4, 40.9)Show on World Map
Rewards
See also: Shadowfang Keep
Loot & rewards
Notable boss drops. Full loot tables are longer.
- Item level 25 · One-Hand · One-Handed Axes · Requires level 20
Razorclaw the Butcher
- Item level 24 · Chest · Cloth · Requires level 19
Razorclaw the Butcher
- Item level 23 · One-Hand · One-Handed Swords · Requires level 18
Razorclaw the Butcher
- Item level 26 · Finger · Requires level 21
Baron Silverlaine
- Item level 26 · Main Hand · One-Handed Maces · Requires level 21
Baron Silverlaine
- Item level 26 · Off Hand · Shields · Requires level 21
Commander Springvale
- Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Two-Handed Axes · Requires level 21
Commander Springvale
- Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Staves · Requires level 21
Odo the Blindwatcher
- Item level 26 · Waist · Leather · Requires level 21
Odo the Blindwatcher
- Item level 27 · Chest · Mail · Requires level 22
Deathsworn Captain
- Item level 27 · Two-Hand · Two-Handed Swords · Requires level 22
Deathsworn Captain
- Item level 27 · Wrist · Leather · Requires level 22
Fenrus the Devourer
- Item level 27 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 22
Fenrus the Devourer
- Item level 28 · Shoulder · Cloth · Requires level 23
Wolf Master Nandos
- Item level 27 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 22
Wolf Master Nandos
- Item level 28 · One-Hand · Daggers · Requires level 23
Archmage Arugal
- Item level 28 · Chest · Cloth · Requires level 23
Archmage Arugal
- Item level 28 · Waist · Cloth · Requires level 23
Archmage Arugal
Tips & preparation
- Bring curse removal for the later sections, especially Arugal.
- Pull carefully on stairs and balconies; cramped sight lines can separate the healer from the tank.