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One of Arugal's worgen stalking the halls of Shadowfang Keep

Shadowfang Keep — Classic dungeon · WoW TBC

Level
22–30
Group size
5 players
Location
Silverpine Forest
Continent
Eastern Kingdoms
Difficulty
Normal
Bosses
9
Quests
3
Availability
Classic Era · all phases
Access
No key needed to enter

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 Map

Alliance

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

Requirements & attunements

No key or attunement. Speak to a rescued prisoner after Rethilgore to progress past the courtyard door.

All attunements and keys →

Map

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Shadowfang Keep, The CourtyardEntranceEntranceStop 1: RethilgoreStop 4: Commander SpringvaleStop 5: Odo the Blindwatcher

Through the courtyard past Rethilgore, into the kitchen and dining hall for Razorclaw and Baron Silverlaine, Commander Springvale in the chapel and Odo on the way out. Up along the wall walk to the observatory for Fenrus, then Wolf Master Nandos and Archmage Arugal at the top.

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Bosses

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 20~10%
    • Item level 23 · Chest · Cloth · Requires level 18~45%
    • Item level 23 · One-Hand · One-Handed Swords · Requires level 18~45%

  3. 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 21~30%
    • Item level 25 · One-Hand · One-Handed Maces · Requires level 20~70%

  4. 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 28 · Off Hand · Shields · Requires level 20~50%
    • Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Two-Handed Axes · Requires level 20~50%

  5. 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 21~40%
    • Item level 26 · Waist · Leather · Requires level 19~60%

  6. 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 25 · Chest · Mail · Requires level 20~40%
    • Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Two-Handed Swords · Requires level 20~60%

  7. 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 26 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 20~70%
    • Item level 26 · Wrist · Leather · Requires level 20~30%

  8. 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 23~60%
    • Item level 27 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 20~40%

  9. 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 29 · Chest · Cloth · Requires level 20~40%
    • Item level 29 · Waist · Cloth · Requires level 20~40%
    • Item level 29 · One-Hand · Daggers · Requires level 20~20%

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

Item level 29 · Feet · LeatherItem level 29 · Wrist · Mail

See also: Shadowfang Keep

Arugal Must Die Level 18+ · Both factions

Starts:

Objectives: 1 × Head of Arugal

Rewards

Item level 29 · Finger

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

Item level 28 · Shoulder · Cloth

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 23 · Chest · Cloth · Requires level 18

    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 25 · One-Hand · One-Handed Maces · Requires level 20

    Baron Silverlaine

  • Item level 28 · Off Hand · Shields · Requires level 20

    Commander Springvale

  • Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Two-Handed Axes · Requires level 20

    Commander Springvale

  • Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Staves · Requires level 21

    Odo the Blindwatcher

  • Item level 26 · Waist · Leather · Requires level 19

    Odo the Blindwatcher

  • Item level 25 · Chest · Mail · Requires level 20

    Deathsworn Captain

  • Item level 26 · Two-Hand · Two-Handed Swords · Requires level 20

    Deathsworn Captain

  • Item level 26 · Wrist · Leather · Requires level 20

    Fenrus the Devourer

  • Item level 26 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 20

    Fenrus the Devourer

  • Item level 28 · Shoulder · Cloth · Requires level 23

    Wolf Master Nandos

  • Item level 27 · Back · Cloth · Requires level 20

    Wolf Master Nandos

  • Item level 29 · One-Hand · Daggers · Requires level 20

    Archmage Arugal

  • Item level 29 · Chest · Cloth · Requires level 20

    Archmage Arugal

  • Item level 29 · Waist · Cloth · Requires level 20

    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.