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The winding passages of the Caverns of Time

The Black Morass — Burning Crusade dungeon · WoW TBC

Level
68–70
Group size
5 players
Location
Tanaris
Continent
Kalimdor
Difficulty
Normal · Heroic at 70
Bosses
3
Quests
6
Reputation
Keepers of Time
Availability
Phase 1
Access
Opening the Black Morass
Heroic access
Caverns of Time – Heroic

Overview

An eighteen-portal defense of Medivh. The group must move between rifts, kill their guardians, and prevent adds from overwhelming Medivh's shield.

How to get there

Enter the Caverns of Time in Tanaris and take the Opening of the Dark Portal portal from the central cavern.

Show entrance on the World Map

Alliance

Fly to Gadgetzan and ride east to the Caverns of Time.

Horde

Fly to Gadgetzan and ride east to the Caverns of Time.

Requirements & attunements

Complete the Old Hillsbrad escape quest route before entering the original Black Morass sequence. Heroic requires the Key of Time.

Attunement steps that lead here

All attunements and keys →

Map

Bosses

  1. Chrono Lord Deja

    • Arcane Blast
    • Arcane Discharge
    • Time Lapse
    • Banish Dragon Helper

    Interrupt his spells while keeping portal adds away from Medivh.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Chrono Lord Deja

    • Item level 112 · Ranged · Bows · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Head · Mail · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Shoulder · Cloth · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Shoulder · Leather · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Finger · Requires level 68~17%
    • Requires level 60~0.5%
    • ~5%
  2. Temporus

    • Wing Buffet
    • Mortal Wound
    • Hasten
    • Banish Dragon Helper

    Keep healing ahead of Mortal Wound stacks, avoid reflected spells during Spell Reflection, and preserve tank defenses.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Temporus

    • Item level 112 · Two-Hand · Staves · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Trinket · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · One-Hand · One-Handed Swords · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Legs · Cloth · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Chest · Mail · Requires level 68~17%
    • Item level 112 · Held In Off-hand · Requires level 68~17%
    • Requires level 60~0.5%
  3. Aeonus

    • Sand Breath
    • Time Stop
    • Cleave
    • Frenzy
    • Banish Dragon Helper

    Top the tank before Time Stop and remove or manage his frenzy with available class tools.

    Tactics for tanks, healers and damage dealers →

    Loot · Aeonus

    • Item level 115 · Shoulder · Plate · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Head · Leather · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Wrist · Mail · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Trinket · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · One-Hand · One-Handed Swords · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Two-Hand · Staves · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Legs · Plate · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Legs · Plate · Requires level 68~17%
    Show all 18 drops
    • Item level 115 · Head · Mail · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Legs · Leather · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Hands · Leather · Requires level 70~17%
    • Item level 115 · Head · Cloth · Requires level 70~17%
    • ~5%
    • Requires level 60~0.5%
    • ~0.2%
    • ~0.2%
    • ~0.2%
    • ~0.2%

Quests

The Master's Touch Level 68+ · Both factions

Starts:

Requires: The Second and Third Fragments

Objectives: 1 × Restored Apprentice's Key

See also: The Black Morass

The Black Morass Level 66+ · Both factions

Starts:

Requires: Return to Andormu

Leads to: The Opening of the Dark Portal

See also: The Black Morass

The Opening of the Dark Portal Level 66+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Sa'at · The Black Morass

Requires: The Black Morass

Leads to: Hero of the Brood

See also: The Black Morass

Hero of the Brood Level 66+ · Both factions

Starts:

  • Sa'at · The Black Morass

Requires: The Opening of the Dark Portal

Rewards

Item level 115 · FingerItem level 115 · FingerItem level 115 · FingerItem level 115 · Finger

See also: The Black Morass

Wanted: Aeonus's Hourglass Level 70+ · Both factions

Starts:

Objectives: 1 × Aeonus's Hourglass

Rewards

Requires level 70

See also: The Black Morass

Wanted: Rift Lords Level 70+ · Both factions

Starts:

Objectives: 4 × Rift Lord

Rewards

See also: The Black Morass

Loot & rewards

Reputation: Keepers of Time

Notable boss drops. Full loot tables are longer.

  • Item level 112 · Ranged · Bows · Requires level 68

    Chrono Lord Deja

  • Item level 112 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 68

    Chrono Lord Deja

  • Item level 112 · Head · Mail · Requires level 68

    Chrono Lord Deja

  • Item level 112 · Shoulder · Cloth · Requires level 68

    Chrono Lord Deja

  • Item level 112 · Two-Hand · Staves · Requires level 68

    Temporus

  • Item level 112 · Trinket · Requires level 68

    Temporus

  • Item level 112 · One-Hand · One-Handed Swords · Requires level 68

    Temporus

  • Item level 112 · Legs · Cloth · Requires level 68

    Temporus

  • Item level 115 · Shoulder · Plate · Requires level 70

    Aeonus

  • Item level 115 · Head · Leather · Requires level 70

    Aeonus

  • Item level 115 · Wrist · Mail · Requires level 70

    Aeonus

  • Item level 115 · Trinket · Requires level 70

    Aeonus

Tips & preparation

  • Assign one player to intercept adds moving toward Medivh.
  • Collect a Chrono-beacon before starting and plan when to use the dragon assistance.
  • Do not begin the event until all players have their quests and are ready for continuous waves.