The Temple of Atal'Hakkar — Classic dungeon · WoW Forever
- Level
- 50–60
- Group size
- 5 players
- Location
- Swamp of Sorrows
- Continent
- Eastern Kingdoms
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Bosses
- 15
- Quests
- 10
- Availability
- Classic dungeon · carried into Forever
- Access
- No key needed to enter
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Legacy: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar is part of the “Master Spelunker” challenge, worth 1 Legacy Point for your account. Legacy challenges
Overview
A multi-level troll temple with separate lower statue, upper balcony, dragon, and Avatar events. Plan a full circuit if completing class quests or the Hakkar chain.
How to get there
Swim into the sunken temple in the Pool of Tears in eastern Swamp of Sorrows, then descend through the outer halls to the portal.
Show entrance on the World MapAlliance
Approach through Deadwind Pass and travel east through the swamp; avoid Stonard.
Horde
Stage from Stonard and ride east to the Pool of Tears.
On the leveling routes
- Alliance, levels 50–60: Searing Gorge & Burning Steppes (Dungeon route)
- Horde, levels 50–60: Searing Gorge & Burning Steppes (Dungeon route)
Requirements & attunements
No entrance key. The Egg of Hakkar quest item is needed for the Avatar of Hakkar event; Jammal'an must be defeated to unlock Eranikus's section.
All attunements and keys →Bosses
Atal'alarion
Sweeping Slam
Ground Tremor
An optional lower-level boss summoned by the statue puzzle; keep your back away from the pit edge.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Atal'alarion
Atal'alarion's Tusk Ring
Darkwater Bracers
Headspike
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Gasher
One of six balcony guardians; clear his platform before engaging.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Gasher
Atal'ai Gloves
Atal'ai Spaulders
Atal'ai Breastplate
Atal'ai Boots- Atal'ai Girdle
Atal'ai Leggings
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Loro
Shield Slam
Improved Blocking
One of six balcony guardians; interrupt his spells and finish the platform's adds.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Loro
- Atal'ai Gloves
- Atal'ai Spaulders
- Atal'ai Breastplate
- Atal'ai Boots
- Atal'ai Girdle
- Atal'ai Leggings
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Hukku
Hukku's Guardians
Curse of Blood
Shadow Bolt Volley- Shadow Bolt
One of six balcony guardians; control summoned creatures so they do not reach the healer.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Hukku
- Atal'ai Gloves
- Atal'ai Spaulders
- Atal'ai Breastplate
- Atal'ai Boots
- Atal'ai Girdle
- Atal'ai Leggings
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Zolo
Chain Lightning
Atal'ai Skeleton Totem
One of six balcony guardians; interrupt his lightning spells.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Zolo
- Atal'ai Gloves
- Atal'ai Spaulders
- Atal'ai Breastplate
- Atal'ai Boots
- Atal'ai Girdle
- Atal'ai Leggings
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Mijan
Thorns Aura
Healing Wave
Renew
Healing Ward
One of six balcony guardians; interrupt healing before dealing with his companions.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Mijan
- Atal'ai Gloves
- Atal'ai Spaulders
- Atal'ai Breastplate
- Atal'ai Boots
- Atal'ai Girdle
- Atal'ai Leggings
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Zul'Lor
Cleave
Frailty
One of six balcony guardians; remove his slow effects when possible.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Zul'Lor
- Atal'ai Gloves
- Atal'ai Spaulders
- Atal'ai Breastplate
- Atal'ai Boots
- Atal'ai Girdle
- Atal'ai Leggings
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Jammal'an the Prophet
- Healing Wave
Earthgrab Totem
Flamestrike
Clear the room first, interrupt healing, and control transformed party members.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Jammal'an the Prophet
Vestments of the Atal'ai Prophet
Kilt of the Atal'ai Prophet
Gloves of the Atal'ai Prophet
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Ogom the Wretched
Curse of Weakness
Shadow Word: Pain- Shadow Bolt
Handle alongside Jammal'an; assign an interrupt for his shadow spells.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Ogom the Wretched
Blade of the Wretched
Fist of the Damned
Eater of the Dead
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Dreamscythe
Acid Breath
Wing Flap
Keep the dragon facing away from the group and fight with room to recover from knockback.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Dreamscythe
Drakeclaw Band
Drakestone
Firebreather
Smoldering Claw
Drakefang Butcher
Bloodfire Talons
Nightfall Drape
Dawnspire Cord
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Weaver
- Acid Breath
- Wing Flap
Avoid standing in front of the dragon and coordinate with the tank if paired with Dreamscythe.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Weaver
- Drakeclaw Band
- Drakestone
- Firebreather
- Smoldering Claw
- Drakefang Butcher
- Bloodfire Talons
- Nightfall Drape
- Dawnspire Cord
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Hazzas
- Acid Breath
- Wing Flap
Fight with Morphaz under control and keep healers away from frontal attacks.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Hazzas
- Drakeclaw Band
- Drakestone
- Firebreather
- Smoldering Claw
- Drakefang Butcher
- Bloodfire Talons
- Nightfall Drape
- Dawnspire Cord
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Morphaz
- Acid Breath
- Wing Flap
Keep both dragons faced away from the party and focus one target at a time.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Morphaz
- Drakeclaw Band
- Drakestone
- Firebreather
- Smoldering Claw
- Drakefang Butcher
- Bloodfire Talons
- Nightfall Drape
- Dawnspire Cord
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Avatar of Hakkar
Curse of Tongues
Lash
Cause Insanity
Use the Egg to start the event; collect Hakkari Blood and extinguish the braziers while handling waves.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Avatar of Hakkar
Embrace of the Wind Serpent
Windscale Sarong- Featherskin Cape
Warrior's Embrace- Bloodshot Greaves
Might of Hakkar
Spire of Hakkar
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Shade of Eranikus
- Acid Breath
War Stomp
Deep Slumber
Clear his chamber, stay out of the frontal breath, and prepare healing for the tank's sleep transitions.
Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →Loot · Shade of Eranikus
- Dragon's Call
Dragon's Eye
Horns of Eranikus
Crest of Supremacy
Rod of Corrosion
Dire Nail
Tooth of Eranikus
Essence of Eranikus
Drop list from the Classic dungeon; Forever hasn't confirmed it.
Quests
The Temple of Atal'Hakkar Level 38+ · Both factions
Starts:
- Fel'zerul · Swamp of Sorrows, Stonard (47.9, 54.8)Show on World Map
Requires: Return to Fel'Zerul
Objectives: 20 × Fetish of Hakkar
Rewards
Guardian TalismanSee also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
Jammal'an the Prophet Level 38+ · Both factions
Starts:
- Atal'ai Exile · The Hinterlands, Shadra'Alor (33.8, 75.2)Show on World Map
Objectives: 1 × Head of Jammal'an
Rewards
Rainstrider Leggings
Helm of ExileSee also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
Into The Temple of Atal'Hakkar Level 41+ · Alliance
Starts:
- Brohann Caskbelly · Stormwind City (64.3, 20.6)Show on World Map
Requires: Rhapsody's Tale
Objectives: 10 × Atal'ai Tablet
Rewards
Guardian TalismanSee also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
The Essence of Eranikus Level 48+ · Both factions
Objectives: 1 × Essence of Eranikus
Rewards
Chained Essence of EranikusSee also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
The Sunken Temple Level 46+ · Horde
Starts:
- Witch Doctor Uzer'i · Feralas, Camp Mojache (74.4, 43.4)Show on World Map
See also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
Into the Depths Level 46+ · Both factions
Starts:
- Marvon Rivetseeker · Tanaris, Broken Pillar (52.7, 45.9)Show on World Map
Requires: The Stone Circle
Objectives: 1 × Atal'ai Stone Circle
See also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
Secret of the Circle Level 46+ · Both factions
Starts:
- Marvon Rivetseeker · Tanaris, Broken Pillar (52.7, 45.9)Show on World Map
Requires: The Stone Circle
Rewards
See also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
The God Hakkar Level 40+ · Both factions
Starts:
- Yeh'kinya · Tanaris, Steamwheedle Port (67, 22.4)Show on World Map
Requires: The Ancient Egg
Objectives: 1 × Filled Egg of Hakkar
Rewards
Avenguard Helm
Lifeforce Dirk
Gemburst CircletSee also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
Zapper Fuel Level 48+ · Horde
Starts:
- Liv Rizzlefix · The Barrens, Ratchet (62.4, 38.7)Show on World Map
Requires: Marvon's Workshop
Objectives: 1 × Unloaded Zapper · 5 × Atal'ai Haze
See also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
Eranikus, Tyrant of the Dream Level 60+ · Both factions
Starts:
- Malfurion Stormrage
See also: The Temple of Atal'Hakkar
Loot & rewards
Notable boss drops. Full loot tables are longer.
- Darkwater Bracers
Atal'alarion
- Atal'alarion's Tusk Ring
Atal'alarion
- Headspike
Atal'alarion
- Atal'ai Spaulders
Zul'Lor
- Atal'ai Breastplate
Zul'Lor
- Atal'ai Gloves
Zul'Lor
- Atal'ai Leggings
Zul'Lor
- Vestments of the Atal'ai Prophet
Jammal'an the Prophet
- Kilt of the Atal'ai Prophet
Jammal'an the Prophet
- Gloves of the Atal'ai Prophet
Jammal'an the Prophet
- Blade of the Wretched
Ogom the Wretched
- Fist of the Damned
Ogom the Wretched
- Eater of the Dead
Ogom the Wretched
- Drakeclaw Band
Morphaz
- Drakestone
Morphaz
- Smoldering Claw
Morphaz
- Firebreather
Morphaz
- Embrace of the Wind Serpent
Avatar of Hakkar
- Might of Hakkar
Avatar of Hakkar
- Windscale Sarong
Avatar of Hakkar
- Featherskin Cape
Avatar of Hakkar
- Dragon's Call
Shade of Eranikus
- Dire Nail
Shade of Eranikus
- Dragon's Eye
Shade of Eranikus
- Horns of Eranikus
Shade of Eranikus
Tips & preparation
- Kill the six named balcony guardians to remove the barrier to Jammal'an.
- For the lower statue puzzle, activate south, north, southwest, southeast, northwest, then northeast.
- Do not skip class-quest objectives: many lie on optional branches rather than the final-boss path.