DUNGEON · LEVEL 23-29
Shadowfang Keep
Baron Silverlaine's keep, atop a cliff above Pyrewood, fell when Archmage Arugal summoned the worgen to defend Dalaran and lost control over them and over himself. Today the mad Arugal reigns among wolves, ghosts of the guard and the specter of the baron himself. Small rooms, twisting corridors and dark courtyards make every pull a risk, and the last boss plays with line of sight and teleports.
How to get there
Silverpine Forest, to the south, up a ramp in the mountains north of Pyrewood Village (around 45, 68 according to warcraft.wiki.gg). No key; the first boss (Rethilgore) opens the courtyard door via Deathstalker Adamant. For the Alliance it's a long trip (boat from Menethil to Southshore and a hike).
What changes in Forever
Level range according to Forever sources: Icy Veins (beta) 20-30; Warcraft Tavern 20-26. According to Warcraft Tavern, it barely changes except for the loot. New Forever items: Sorcerer Collar and Cell Keeper's Claws (Rethilgore), Blade of Silverlaine (Silverlaine), Worgenbane Talisman (Springvale), Blindwatcher's Sight (Odo), Half-Eaten Boots (Fenrus). Warcraft Tavern notes that the Skyborne get there easily from Dalaran. Icy Veins describes Fenrus summoning four voidwalkers at 50% health that stay alive after he dies. Includes the rogue quest "The Horn of Xelthos" (solo). Beta notes: less experience from dungeon quests in general.
Bosses and loot
1Rethilgore
In the dungeon cells; interruptible Soul Drain; clear the worgen off him first.
2Fel Steed / Shadow Charger
Three neutral horses in the stables; attacking one brings all three: crowd control them or tank them separately.
3Razorclaw the Butcher
In the kitchen; you have to heal through his drain; watch out for patrols.
4Baron Silverlaine
Ghost with a curse that reduces healing received by 75%: remove it if you can.
5Commander Springvale
Comes with a Haunted Servitor and a Wailing Guardsman (AoE silence, kill it first); heals himself with Holy Light.
6Odo the Blindwatcher
With two bats that disarm and Cleave; crowd control them or turn them away.
7Deathsworn Captain
Rare in the corridor after Odo; comes with two paladins.
8Fenrus the Devourer
Giant wolf with toxic saliva; at 50% four voidwalkers appear that the tank must pick up.
9Wolf Master Nandos
Summons non-elite worgs during the fight; kill them quickly.
10Archmage Arugal
Final boss: Void Bolt, teleports around the room and mind control; break line of sight at corners.
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Notable loot
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Quests
| Quest | Faction | Where to pick it up |
|---|---|---|
| Deathstalkers in Shadowfang | Horde | High Executor Hadrec, The Sepulcher, Silverpine Forest (43.4, 40.8) |
| The Book of Ur | Horde | Keeper Bel'dugur, Undercity (53.6, 54.0); the book is in Fenrus's room |
| Arugal Must Die | Horde | Dalar Dawnweaver, The Sepulcher, Silverpine Forest (44.2, 39.8) |
| The Orb of Soran'ruk | Both | Warlock: Doan Karhan, The Barrens (49.2, 57.2); fragment from the Shadowfang Darksoul |
| The Test of Righteousness | Alliance | Paladin: Jordan Stilwell, Ironforge entrance (Dun Morogh 52.4, 36.8); the hammer is in the stables |
| The Horn of Xelthos | Both | Rogue, solo: mailbox (Dead Drop) next to the entrance, Silverpine Forest (47.1, 71.1) |
Tips
- Kill Springvale's Wailing Guardsman first: its AoE silence on the healer causes lots of wipes.
- Against Arugal, hide behind pillars and corners so he can't cast Void Bolt and has to come closer.
- It's all small rooms: pull one pack at a time and wait for patrols before entering each room.
Sources: icy-veins.com · icy-veins.com · warcrafttavern.com · warcraft.wiki.gg · nether.wowhead.com · us.forums.blizzard.com. WoW Forever beta data: subject to change until launch.