Key to the Arcatraz — Attunement · The Arcatraz · WoW TBC

Requiredin this game version

Opens: The Arcatraz
Steps: 6 steps
Quests: 11 quests
Reputation: None
Factions: Same route for both

Follow the Consortium's Netherstorm investigation to A'dal, then recover the two halves of the Arcatraz key from the Mechanar and the Botanica.

Requirements

Level 67, a flying mount for Tempest Keep, and groups for the Mechanar and the Botanica.

When it applies

Opens the Arcatraz door; one key holder or a skilled lockpicker opens it for the party. Heroic also needs each player's Warpforged Key.

Burning Crusade rules follow the original 2.0–2.4.3 patches. Anniversary realms may apply them on a different schedule.

Step-by-step checklist

Progress is saved on this device. Finish each step to unlock the next.

1. Work for Nether-Stalker Khay'ji
At Area 52, complete Consortium Crystal Collection, A Heap of Ethereals and Warp-Raider Nesaad.
Consortium Crystal Collection Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Nether-Stalker Khay'ji · Netherstorm, Area 52 (32.4, 64.2)
Objectives: 1 × Arklon Crystal Artifact
A Heap of Ethereals Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Nether-Stalker Khay'ji · Netherstorm, Area 52 (32.4, 64.2)
Requires: Consortium Crystal Collection
Objectives: 10 × Zaxxis Insignia
Warp-Raider Nesaad Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Nether-Stalker Khay'ji · Netherstorm, Area 52 (32.4, 64.2)
Requires: A Heap of Ethereals
Objectives: 1 × Warp-Raider Nesaad
Rewards
Zaxxis BootsZaxxis BracersZaxxis Gloves
2. Gahruj and the Nexus-Prince
Help Gahruj at the Midrealm Post inside Eco-Dome Midrealm, then bring the surveying equipment to the Image of Nexus-Prince Haramad at the Stormspire.
Request for Assistance Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Nether-Stalker Khay'ji · Netherstorm, Area 52 (32.4, 64.2)
Requires: Warp-Raider Nesaad
Rightful Repossession Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Gahruj · Netherstorm, Midrealm Post (46.7, 56.9)
Requires: Request for Assistance
Objectives: 10 × Box of Surveying Equipment
Rewards
Duro FootgearEco-Dome LeggingsMidrealm Hat
An Audience with the Prince Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Gahruj · Netherstorm, Midrealm Post (46.7, 56.9)
Requires: Rightful Repossession
Objectives: 1 × Surveying Equipment
First complete: Work for Nether-Stalker Khay'ji
3. Triangulate the crystal
Use the Triangulation Device to find both points, reporting to Dealer Hazzin and Wind Trader Tuluman, then recover the Ata'mal Crystal for Haramad.
Triangulation Point One Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Image of Nexus-Prince Haramad · Netherstorm, The Stormspire (45.9, 36)
Requires: An Audience with the Prince
Objectives: 1 × Triangulation Device
Triangulation Point Two Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Dealer Hazzin · Netherstorm, Protectorate Watch Post (58.3, 31.3)
Requires: Triangulation Point One
Objectives: 1 × Triangulation Device
Full Triangle Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Wind Trader Tuluman · Netherstorm, Tuluman's Landing (34.6, 37.9)
Requires: Triangulation Point Two
Objectives: 1 × Ata'mal Crystal
First complete: Gahruj and the Nexus-Prince
4. Report to A'dal
Deliver the crystal to A'dal in Shattrath City and accept How to Break Into the Arcatraz.
Special Delivery to Shattrath City Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
Image of Nexus-Prince Haramad · Netherstorm, The Stormspire (45.9, 36)
Requires: Full Triangle
Objectives: 1 × Ata'mal Crystal
Rewards
Chestplate of A'dalPants of the NaaruShattrath Leggings
How to Break Into the Arcatraz Level 67+ · Both factions
Starts:
A'dal · Shattrath City (54, 44.8)
Requires: Special Delivery to Shattrath City
Objectives: 1 × Top Shard of the Arcatraz Key · 1 × Bottom Shard of the Arcatraz Key
Rewards
Sha'tari Anchorite's CloakA'dal's GiftNaaru Belt of PrecisionShattrath's Champion BeltSha'tari Vindicator's WaistguardKey to the Arcatraz
First complete: Triangulate the crystal
5. Recover both shards
Defeat Pathaleon the Calculator in the Mechanar for the Bottom Shard and Warp Splinter in the Botanica for the Top Shard of the Arcatraz Key.
First complete: Report to A'dal
6. Return the shards
Bring both shards to A'dal to receive the Key to the Arcatraz.
First complete: Recover both shards