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Blackfathom Deeps

Level
24–32
Location
Ashenvale, below the Zoram Strand
Group
5 players
Bosses
7
Items
35
Quests
11

Entrance. Sunken Night Elf ruins on the Zoram Strand, at /way 14.5 14.6. Swim through the pool at the bottom and follow the cave of the naga to the portal.

The Horde has six quests, most of them from Je’neu Sancrea at Zoram’gar Outpost, a short way south of the entrance. The Essence of Aku’Mai only opens after Trouble in the Deeps from Tsunaman at Sunrock Retreat, and its sapphires grow on the walls of the cave before the portal, outside the dungeon.

The Alliance has five, gathered in Darnassus, Darkshore and Ironforge. Researching the Corruption follows The Corruption Abroad from Argos Nightwhisper in Stormwind; that one is optional.

Blackfathom Villainy starts inside, with Argent Guard Thaelrid in an alcove of the room of Ghamoo-ra, and exists in a version for each faction. Warlocks also come here for The Orb of Soran’ruk: the small fragments drop from the Twilight Acolytes.

11 quests send you into this dungeon. Click a quest for the full steps.

QuestLevelFrom levelSide
Knowledge in the Deeps2310Alliance
In Search of Thaelrid2418Alliance
Blackfathom Villainy2718Alliance
Researching the Corruption2418Alliance
Twilight Falls2520Alliance
Allegiance to the Old Gods2217Horde
Allegiance to the Old Gods2617Horde
The Essence of Aku'Mai2217Horde
Amongst the Ruins2721Horde
Blackfathom Villainy2718Horde
Baron Aquanis3021Horde

Knowledge in the Deeps

Level 23From level 10Alliance2,750 experienceIronforge +50

  1. Pick up. From Gerrig Bonegrip, Ironforge, /way 50.6 5.4.Nearest flight point: Ironforge, Dun Morogh, about 228 yards.
  2. Objective. Bring the Lorgalis Manuscript to Gerrig Bonegrip in the Forlorn Cavern.The manuscript lies in an alcove of the room of Ghamoo-ra.
  3. Turn in. To Gerrig Bonegrip, Ironforge, /way 50.6 5.4.

Reward

Sustaining RingItem Level 25Binds when picked upFinger+4 StaminaRestores +4 health per 5 sec.

In Search of Thaelrid

Level 24From level 18Alliance2,400 experienceArgent Dawn +150 · Darnassus +150

  1. Pick up. From Dawnwatcher Shaedlass, Darnassus, Craftsmen's Terrace, /way 55.4 24.6.Nearest flight point: Rut'theran Village, Teldrassil, about 2074 yards.
  2. Objective. Find Argent Guard Thaelrid inside the dungeon.He waits in an alcove of the room of Ghamoo-ra and hands out Blackfathom Villainy.
  3. Turn in. To Argent Guard Thaelrid, Blackfathom Deeps.

No item reward

Blackfathom Villainy

Level 27From level 18Alliance3,300 experienceArgent Dawn +200 · Darnassus +200

First complete: In Search of Thaelrid (optional)

  1. Pick up. From Argent Guard Thaelrid, Blackfathom Deeps.
  2. Objective. Kill Twilight Lord Kelris and bring his head to Dawnwatcher Selgorm in Darnassus.
  3. Turn in. To Dawnwatcher Selgorm, Darnassus, Craftsmen's Terrace, /way 56.0 24.6.

Choose one

Gravestone ScepterItem Level 29Binds when picked upRangedWand30 - 57 Shadow DamageSpeed 1.50(29.00 damage per second)+3 SpiritDurability 65 / 65Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 6.
Arctic BucklerItem Level 29Binds when picked upOff HandShield642 Armor13 Block+8 Stamina+3 Spirit+5 Frost ResistanceDurability 100 / 100
Dark Ritual LeggingsItem Level 29Binds when picked upLegsLeather88 Armor+9 StaminaDurability 75 / 75Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.
Cultist's ArmguardsItem Level 29Binds when picked upWristLeather44 Armor+7 StaminaDurability 35 / 35Equip: +10 Attack Power.

Researching the Corruption

Level 24From level 18Alliance2,400 experienceDarnassus +150

First complete: The Corruption Abroad (optional)

  1. Pick up. From Gershala Nightwhisper, Darkshore, Auberdine, /way 38.3 43.0.Nearest flight point: Auberdine, Darkshore, about 169 yards.
  2. Objective. Collect 8 Corrupted Brain Stems from the satyrs and naga in and around the dungeon, Lady Sarevess included.The Corruption Abroad from Argos Nightwhisper in Stormwind leads to it, but that quest is optional.
  3. Turn in. To Gershala Nightwhisper, Darkshore, Auberdine, /way 38.3 43.0.

Choose one

Beetle ClaspsItem Level 26Binds when picked upWristMail81 Armor+3 StaminaDurability 35 / 35Equip: +6 Attack Power.
Prelacy CapeItem Level 26Binds when picked upBack20 Armor+3 SpiritEquip: Increases healing done by up to 7 and damage done by up to 2 for all magical spells and effects.
Staghide ArmguardsItem Level 26Binds when picked upWristLeather38 Armor+3 Agility+3 StaminaDurability 35 / 35

Twilight Falls

Level 25From level 20Alliance2,550 experienceArgent Dawn +150 · Darnassus +150

  1. Pick up. From Argent Guard Manados, Darnassus, Craftsmen's Terrace, /way 55.2 23.6.Nearest flight point: Rut'theran Village, Teldrassil, about 2081 yards.
  2. Objective. Bring 10 Twilight Pendants to Argent Guard Manados.They drop from the Twilight's Hammer: Acolytes, Aquamancers, Elementalists, Loreseekers, Reavers and Shadowmages.
  3. Turn in. To Argent Guard Manados, Darnassus, Craftsmen's Terrace, /way 55.2 23.6.

Choose one

Nimbus BootsItem Level 27Binds when picked upFeetCloth28 Armor+5 AgilityDurability 35 / 35Equip: Increases healing done by up to 10 and damage done by up to 3 for all magical spells and effects.
Heartwood GirdleItem Level 27Binds when picked upWaistLeather50 Armor+5 StaminaDurability 30 / 30Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.
Silvered GauntletsItem Level 27Binds when picked upHandsMail118 Armor+5 StaminaDurability 40 / 40Equip: Increases healing done by up to 9 and damage done by up to 3 for all magical spells and effects.

Allegiance to the Old Gods

Level 22From level 17HordeDarkspear Trolls +75

First complete: Trouble in the Deeps

  1. Pick up. Starts from the item Damp Note, Ashenvale, The Zoram Strand, /way 13.8 10.7.Nearest flight point: Zoram'gar Outpost, Ashenvale, about 892 yards.
  2. Objective. Bring the Damp Note to Je'neu Sancrea at Zoram'gar Outpost.A Blackfathom Tide Priestess outside the dungeon can drop the note.
  3. Turn in. To Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale, Zoram'gar Outpost, /way 11.6 34.3.

No item reward

Allegiance to the Old Gods

Level 26From level 17HordeDarkspear Trolls +150

First complete: Trouble in the Deeps, Allegiance to the Old Gods

  1. Pick up. From Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale, Zoram'gar Outpost, /way 11.6 34.3.Nearest flight point: Zoram'gar Outpost, Ashenvale, about 40 yards.
  2. Objective. Kill Lorgus Jett and report back to Je'neu Sancrea.He has no fixed spot and appears at one of several places in Moonshrine Sanctum.
  3. Turn in. To Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale, Zoram'gar Outpost, /way 11.6 34.3.

Choose one

Band of the FistItem Level 28Binds when picked upFinger+4 Strength+4 Agility
Chestnut MantleItem Level 28Binds when picked upShoulderCloth31 Armor+3 StaminaDurability 40 / 40Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.

The Essence of Aku'Mai

Level 22From level 17Horde1,750 experienceDarkspear Trolls +100 · Earthen Ring +150

First complete: Trouble in the Deeps (optional)

  1. Pick up. From Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale, Zoram'gar Outpost, /way 11.6 34.3.Nearest flight point: Zoram'gar Outpost, Ashenvale, about 40 yards.
  2. Objective. Bring 20 Sapphires of Aku'Mai to Je'neu Sancrea.The crystals grow on the walls of the cave before the portal. The quest only opens after Trouble in the Deeps from Tsunaman at Sunrock Retreat.
  3. Turn in. To Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale, Zoram'gar Outpost, /way 11.6 34.3.

No item reward

Amongst the Ruins

Level 27From level 21HordeDarkspear Trolls +150

  1. Pick up. From Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale, Zoram'gar Outpost, /way 11.6 34.3.Nearest flight point: Zoram'gar Outpost, Ashenvale, about 40 yards.
  2. Objective. Click the Fathom Stone underwater, kill Baron Aquanis and take the Fathom Core to Je'neu Sancrea.After the Baron dies, every party member clicks the stone again for their own core.
  3. Turn in. To Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale, Zoram'gar Outpost, /way 11.6 34.3.

No item reward

Blackfathom Villainy

Level 27From level 18Horde3,300 experienceArgent Dawn +200 · Thunder Bluff +200

  1. Pick up. From Argent Guard Thaelrid, Blackfathom Deeps.
  2. Objective. Kill Twilight Lord Kelris and bring his head to Bashana Runetotem in Thunder Bluff.
  3. Turn in. To Bashana Runetotem, Thunder Bluff, Elder Rise, /way 70.8 33.8.

Choose one

Gravestone ScepterItem Level 29Binds when picked upRangedWand30 - 57 Shadow DamageSpeed 1.50(29.00 damage per second)+3 SpiritDurability 65 / 65Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 6.
Arctic BucklerItem Level 29Binds when picked upOff HandShield642 Armor13 Block+8 Stamina+3 Spirit+5 Frost ResistanceDurability 100 / 100
Dark Ritual LeggingsItem Level 29Binds when picked upLegsLeather88 Armor+9 StaminaDurability 75 / 75Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.
Cultist's ArmguardsItem Level 29Binds when picked upWristLeather44 Armor+7 StaminaDurability 35 / 35Equip: +10 Attack Power.

Baron Aquanis

Level 30From level 21HordeDarkspear Trolls +150

  1. Pick up. Starts from the item Strange Water Globe, Blackfathom Deeps.
  2. Objective. Bring the Strange Water Globe, a drop from Baron Aquanis, to Je'neu Sancrea.
  3. Turn in. To Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale, Zoram'gar Outpost, /way 11.6 34.3.

Choose one

Outlaw SabreItem Level 32Binds when picked upOne-HandSword38 - 72 DamageSpeed 2.70(20.37 damage per second)Durability 90 / 90Equip: +16 Attack Power.
Witch's FingerItem Level 32Binds when picked upHeld In Off-hand+4 Stamina+8 Intellect
Dreamer's ChestguardItem Level 32Binds when picked upChestLeather106 Armor+10 Strength+5 Stamina+11 SpiritDurability 100 / 100