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WotLK Dungeons – Comprehensive Guide

WotLK Dungeons by MMOPIXEL

In World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, you’ll find several dungeons with different level requirements. The expansion adds plenty of new content to the game, and now it has a second life thanks to the Classic server. Each dungeon is filled with monsters, valuable loot, and some lore about Lich King himself. As in every MMO, every dungeon has level and item requirements before you might enter. You can complete each of them alone, but we strongly advise taking someone with you to make things less difficult.

We’ll cover each dungeon entirely, including all rewards and bosses you will face. Luckily, the time you have to spend inside each dungeon is very rewarding, and you’ll never feel disappointed. Apart from experience, you’ll be rewarded with several powerful items to help you progress further. With our guide, your journey to reach level 80 will be much easier and very satisfying.

Table of Contents

Dungeon List by Level

Utgarde Keep

The Nexus

Azjol-Nerub

Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom

The Culling of Stratholme

Trial of the Champion

Dungeon List by Level

Below, you’ll find a list of every dungeon in Wrath of the Lich King with minimum and recommended levels and all rewards for completing them.

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Utgarde Keep

Utgarde Keep zone

Minimum Level: 67
Recommended Level: 69 - 72
Location: Howling Fjord
Bosses: Prince Keleseth, Skarvald the Constructor, Dalronn the Controller, Ingvar the Plunderer

Utgarde Keep is located in Howling Fjord, atop the cliffs. It’s the easiest dungeon but beware of underestimating the waves of undead here. Don’t pull too many of them, or you'll get easily overwhelmed. The path is pretty straightforward, so there’s nothing to explain here. Bosses aren’t too hard either, only vampiric prince Keleseth and Ingvar the Plunderer might trouble you.

Rewards:

Vrykul Schackles
Skein Woven Mantle
Keleseth’s Blade of Evocation
Reinforced Velvet Helm
Dragon Stabler’s Gauntlets
Arm Blade of Augelmir
Skarvald’s Dragonskin Habergeon
Chestplate of the Northern Lights
Ingvar’s Monolithic Cleaver

The Nexus

The Nexus zone

Minimum Level: 68
Recommended Level: 69 - 73
Location: Coldarra (Borean Tundra)
Bosses: Commander Kolurg/Commander Stoutbeard, Grand Magus Telestra, Anomalus, Ormorok the Tree-Shaper, Keristasza

The Nexus is located in the Borean Tundra, in a magical place named Coldarra. Here you will find remnants of alliance or horde expedition, depending on your faction. Your main task is to defeat Keristasza, the great dragon imprisoned in the middle of the palace. This dungeon is non-linear; you can choose between going left or right. Nevertheless, you have to defeat everyone before facing Keristasza, so it won’t matter much.

Rewards:

Belt od Draconic Runes
Insulaing Bindings
Wand of Shimmering Scales
Drakonid Arm Blade
Greaves of the Blue Flight
Chiseled Stalagmite Pauldrons
Cleated Ice Boots
Gauntlets of Serpent Scales
Tome of the Lore Keepers
Glacier Sharpened Vileblade
Attuned Crystalline Boots
Shoulderplates of the Beholder
Band of Glittering Permafrost

Azjol-Nerub

Azjol-Nerub zone

Minimum Level: 70
Recommended Level: 72 - 74
Location: Dragonblight
Bosses: Krik’thir the Gatewatcher, Hadronox, Anub’arak

You’ll find the entrance to Azjol-Nerub through the Pit of Narjun located in Dragonblight. This dungeon is completely linear, similar to Utgarde Keep. There are three boss fights in total. First, you’ll have to deal with waves of Nerubians in the catacombs until you reach Gatewatcher.

After defeating him, you will find a passage to the city where the second boss awaits – Hadronox. Once again, you're going to reach the depths of Azjol-Nerub and face the last boss. The king itself is quite challenging, but it gets easier if you manage to avoid his mighty spikes.

Rewards:

Cobweb Machete
Exquisite Spider-Silk Footwraps
Aura Focused Gauntlets
Life-Staff of the Web Lair
Spinneret Epaulets
Treads of Aspiring Heights
Charmed Silken Cord
Wing Cover Girdle
Signet of Arachnathid Command
Anub’Arak’s Broken Husk

Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom

Ahn'kahet zone

Minimum Level: 70
Recommended Level: 72 - 74
Location: Dragonblight
Bosses: Elder Nadox, Prince Taldaram, Amanitar (Heroic Dungeon only), Jedoga Shadowseeker, Herald Volazj

Ahn’kahet can be found in the same location as Ajzol-Nerub, west of Dragonblight in the Pit of Narjun. The Old Kingdom is inhabited by nerubians and cultists trying to end your journey prematurely.

Upon entrance to the kingdom, you will be met with several waves guarding the first boss, Elder Nadox. Upon progressing, you’ll find another vampiric prince, Jedoga Shadowseeker, who is aided by countless cultists.

After dealing with the Twilight Cult, the servant of the old gods awaits. The faceless Herald Volazj is especially dangerous due to his mind tricks. He can trick your group into perceiving themselves as enemies making all of you vulnerable to friendly fire.

Rewards:

Blade of Nadox
Ahn’Kahar Handwraps
Crawler-Emblem Belt
Gloves of the Blood Prince
Slasher’s Amulet
Talisman of Scourge Command
Battlechest of the Twilight Cult
Cloak of the Darkcaster
Jedoga’s Greatring
Mantle of Echoing Bats
Pyramid Embossed Belt
Volazj’s Sabatons

Drak’Tharon Keep

Drak'Tharon Keep dungeon entrance

Minimum Level: 72
Recommended Level: 74 - 76
Location: Border between Grizzly Hills and Zul’Drak
Bosses: Trollgore, Novos the Summoner, King Dred, The Prophet Tharon’ja

Drak’Tharon stands as a keep for Lich King’s forces. Since it was a hold of the troll empire, you’ll find plenty of corrupted trolls inside. Ultimately, you’ll reach the mighty Trollgore, chief of all the corrupted.

Your next encounter is going to be lich Novos, who is attempting a dark ritual. Deal with his minions before focusing on him, as he’s pretty vulnerable without them. After defeating him, you’ll have to deal with King Dred guarding the top of the keep. Once you have slain the beast, you can finally face the Prophet Tharon’ja. He is defended by a group of trolls you shouldn’t underestimate. Once you deal with them, the Prophet itself is significantly easier to defeat.

Rewards:

Troll Butcherer
Scytheclaw Boots
Berserker’s Horns
Darkweb Bindings
Infection Resistant Legguards
Brighthelm of Guarding
Summoner’s Stone Gavel
Robes of Novos
Crystal Pendant of Warding
Staff of the Great Reptile
Stable Master’s Breeches
Scabrous-Hide Helm
Tharon’ja’s Aegis
Helmet of Living Flesh
Muradin’s Lost Greaves

Violet Hold

Violet Hold zone

Minimum Level: 73
Recommended Level: 75 - 77
Location: Dalaran
Bosses: Erekem, Moragg, Ichoron, Xevozz, Lavanthor, Zuramat the Obliterator, Cyanigosa

The Violet Hold is located in the neutral mage city of Dalaran. It’s a place for criminals that await judgment or are already sentenced to indefinite imprisonment. Apart from other dungeons, this one is based on randomness. Every run has different combinations of bosses except the last one – Cyanigosa.

Rewards:

Bindings of the Bastille
Girdle of the Mystical Prison
Incessant Torch
Trousers of the Arakkoa
Screeching Cape
Handguards of Rapid Pursuit
Spaulders of Ichoron
Prison Warden’s Shotgun
Lava Burn Gloves
Shoulderplates of the Beholder
Band of Eyes
Riot Shield
Xevozz’s Belt
Void Sentry Legplates
Pendant of Shadow Beams
Jailer’s Baton
Boots of the Portal Guardian
Plate Claws of the Dragon

Gundrak

Gundrak dungeon entrance

Minimum Level: 73
Recommended Level: 76 - 78
Location: Zul’Drak
Bosses: Slad’Ran, Drakkari Colossus, Moorabi, Eck the Ferocious, Gal’Darah

Gundrak is located in the western part of Zul’Drak. There are two entrances to the dungeon, but it doesn’t matter which one you’ll choose. After entering, you’ll be forced to fight corrupted, undead legions. To get access to Gal’Darah, you have to defeat his servants first. With each defeat, you have to activate one monument in the center of the location. Upon activating them all, the path to Gal’Darah will open.

Rewards:

Snowmelt Silken Cinch
Steel Bear Trap Bracers
Witch Doctor’s Wildstaff
Embroidered Gown of Zul’Drak
Cannibal’s Legguards
Drakkari Hunting Bow
Shoulderguards of the Ice Troll
Hauberk of Totemic Mastery
Frozen Scepter of Necromancy
Forlorn Breastplate of War
Arcane Focal Signet
Shroud of Akali
Amulet of the Stampede
Gal’Darah’s Signet

Halls of Stone

Halls of Stone zone

Minimum Level: 73
Recommended Level: 77 - 79
Location: Storm Peaks (Ulduar)
Bosses: Maiden of Grief, Krystallus, Tribunal of Ages, Sjonnir the Ironshapper

Halls of Stone are located in the north part of Storm Peaks, in front of the Great Ulduar. This dungeon doesn’t require a specific approach, so you can start with either of the first three bosses. The dungeon is filled with corrupted Iron Dwarves guarding each of them. Sjonnir is the main villain, but the fight is surprisingly simple.

Rewards:

Unrelenting Blade
Rune Giant Bindings
Palladium Ring
Embrace of Sorrow
Chain of Fiery Orbs
Ringlet of Repose
Leggings of Burning Gleam
Hollow Geode Helm
Brann’s Lost Mining Helmet
Cosmos Vestments
Constellation Leggings
Linked Armor of the Sphere
Static Cowl
Ironshaper’s Legplates
Amulet of Wills

Halls of Lightning

Halls of Lightning zone

Minimum Level: 75
Recommended Level: 78 - 80
Location: Storm Peaks (Ulduar)
Bosses: General Bjarngrim, Volkhan, Ionar, Loken

Halls of Lighting are located in the Ulduar Complex, on the right side of it. Upon the entrance, you have to deal with General Bjangrim guarding the place against uninvited guests. The halls are filled with dangerous elementals guarding their masters. After dealing with them, you must defeat Volkhan and Ionar before facing Loken. The path towards Loken is guarded by Iron Dwarves, which need to be engaged with caution, but once you deal with them, the Titan Keeper is all that’s left.

Rewards:

Sash of the Hardened Watcher
Boots of the Terrestrial Guardian
Storming Vortex Bracers
Hardened Vrykul Throwing Axe
Mantle of Electrical Charges
Bjarngrim Family Signet
Hewn Sparring Quarterstaff
Eternally Folded Blade
Volkhan’s Hood
Kilt of Molten Golems
Cape of Seething Steam
Thundercloud Grasps
Tornado Cuffs
Ionar’s Girdle
Pauldrons of the Lightning Revenant
Ancient Measuring Rod
Projectile Activator
Raiments of the Titans
Hood of the Furtive Assassin
Leather-Braced Chain Leggings
Fists of Loken
Chaotic Spiral Amulet
Seal of the Pantheon
Design: Eternal Earthsiege Diamond

The Culling of Stratholme

The Culling of Stratholme zone

Minimum Level: 75
Recommended Level: 78 - 80
Location: Caverns of Time
Bosses: Meathook, Salramm the Fleshcrafter, Chrono-Lord Epoch, Mal’Ganis

Culling of Stratholme is the name of the fourth Caverns of Time wing. This event is centered around helping Prince Arthas deal with the Undeath Plague that took over Stratholme. You must keep an eye on Prince Arthas as he cannot die, or the quest will fail. The quest ends after defeating the main villain, Mal’Ganis.

Rewards:

King’s Square Bracers
Epaulets of Market Row
Crusader’s Square Pauldrons
Meathook’s Slicer
Kilt of Sewn Flesh
Slaughterhouse Sabatons
Enchanted Wire Stitching
Waistband of the Thuzadin
Spiked Metal Cilice
Flowing Cloak of Command
Tome of Salramm
Sempiternal Staff
Ouroboros Belt
Treads of Altered History
Necklace of the Chrono-Lord
Beguiling Scepter
Dreadlord’s Blade
Leeka’s Shield
Demonic Fabric Bands
Gloves of Northern Lordaeron
Gauntlets of Dark Conversion
Soul Preserver

The Oculus

The Oculus dungeon entrance

Mnimum Level: 75
Recommended Level: 79 - 80
Location: Coldarra (Borean Tundra)
Bosses: Drakos the Interrogator, Varos Cloudstrider, Mage-Lord Urom, Ley-Guardian Eregos

The Oculus dungeon is a rescue mission for the imprisoned dragons laying waste to Ley-Guardian Eregos’ plans. After rescuing the dragons, you can choose one to help you with the assault. You and your party will have to deal with Mage-Lord Uron before facing Eregos.

Rewards:

Ring Lord’s Leggings
Ley-Whelphide Belt
Bindings of the Construct
Lifeblade of Belgaristrasz
Verdisa’s Cuffs of Dreaming
Runic Cage Chestpiece
Timeless Beads of Eternos
Gloves of the Azure-Lord
Horned Helm of Varos
Wing Commander’s Breastplate
Centrifuge Core Cloak
The Conjurer’s Slippers
Sidestepping Handguards
Spaulders of Skillful Maneuvers
Girdle of Obscuring
Malygos’ Favor
Wyrmclaw Battleaxe
Vestments of the Scholar
Headguard of Westrift
Eregos’ Ornamented Chestguard
Helm of the Ley-Guardian
Design: Bracing Earthsiege Diamond
Dragonflight Great-Ring
Tome of Arcane Phenomena

Utgarde Pinnacle

Utgarde Pinnacle dungeon entrance

Minimum Level: 75
Recommended Level: 79 - 80
Location: Utgarde Keep (Howling Fjord)
Bosses: Svala Sorrowgrave, Gortok Palehoof, Skadi the Ruthless, King Ymiron

Utgarde Pinnacle is the second dungeon within Utgarde Keep atop of the cliffs of Howling Fjord. At the beginning of the dungeon, you’ll find King Ymiron’s wife, which was granted power by Lich King himself. After dealing with her, it’s time to enter the halls filled with undead and corrupted vrykuls.

After fighting Gortok and Skadi, it’s time for King Ymiron. The king will reach for his ancestors' powers for a devastating attack, so avoid it at all costs. Apart from that, your team shouldn’t have many problems taking him down.

Rewards:

Tundra Wolf Boots
Dragonflayer Seer’s Bindings
Berserker’s Sabatons
Brazier Igniter
Ritualistic Athame
Tear-Linked Gauntlets
Svala’s Bloodied Shackles
Trophy Gatherer
Reanimated Armor
Shroud of Resurrection
Seal of Valgarde
Silken Amice of the Ymirjar
Drake Rider’s Tunic
Harpooner’s Striders
Amulet of Deflected Blows
Jeweled Coronation Sword
Tor’s Crest
Ymiron’s Blade
Ceremonial Pyre Mantle
Ancient Royal Legguards
Crown of Forgotten Kings
Design: Austere Earthsiege Diamond
Signet of Ranulf
Vestige of Haldor

Forge of Souls

Forge of Souls zone

Minimum Level: 78
Recommended Level: 80
Location: Icecrown (Inside Icecrown Citadel)
Bosses: Bronjahm, Devourer of Souls

Forge of Souls is located inside Icecrown Citadel, as one of three dungeons inside the citadel. This place is a part of the quest chain where armies of Azeroth are trying to impair the Lich King’s advance.

You and your group will have to deal with waves of undead defending the forge. Ultimately, you’ll reach their master, Bronjahm, to end his creepy craft. After dealing with him, it’s time to venture forth and bring down the Devourer of Souls.

Rewards:

Lucky Old Son
Minister’s Number One Legplates
Seven Stormy Mornings
Bewildering Shoulderpads
Robes of the Cheating Heart
Cold Sweat Grips
Papa’s New Bag
Papa’s Brand New Bag
Heartshiver
Tower of the Mouldering Corpse
Blood Boil Lancet
Lost Reliquary Chestguard
Sollerets of Suffering
Legplates of Frozen Granite
Soul Screaming Boots
Essence of Anger
Accused Crawling Cape
Spiteful Signet
Coil of Missing Gems

Pit of Saron

Pit of Saron mine

Minimum Level: 78
Recommended Level: 80
Location: Icecrown (Inside Icecrown Citadel)
Bosses: Ick & Krick, Forgemaster Garfrost, ScourgeLord Tyrannus

Pit of Saron is also located inside Icecrown Citadel, just like Forge of Souls. It works as a mine where both undead and humans are working to supply Lich King’s war machine. The first part of the dungeon is filled with necromancers and their minions, so be careful and don’t underestimate them. Went further to face Ick & Krick, two banished servants of Scourgelord Tyrannus.

The second boss is the giant smith, Garfrost. Defeating him is easy, but soon after, you’ll be forced to fight hordes of undead and crawl through a narrow tunnel while running away from the falling ice. At the end of the path, ScourgeLord Tyrannus awaits. He’s pretty challenging if you won't avoid his attacks, so be patient and wait for an opening to strike him down with your team.

Rewards:

Garfrost’s Two-Ton Hammer
Unspeakable Secret
Polished Mirror Helm
Flayer’s Black Belt
Ice-Steeped Sandals
Ring od Carnelian and Bone
Krick’s Beetle Stabber
Bent Gold Belt
Scabrous Zombie Leather Belt
Black Dragonskin Breeches
Wristguards of Subterranean Moss
Purloined Wedding Ring
Rimebane Rifle
Protector of Frigid Souls
Skeleton Lord’s Cranium
Scourgelord’s Frigid Chestplate
Horns of the Spurned Val’Kyr
Gondria’s Spectral Bracer
Shroud of Rime
Shaggy Wyrmleather Leggings
Rimewoven Silks
Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal
Painfully Sharp Choker

Halls of Reflection

Halls of Reflection zone

Minimum Level: 78
Recommended Level: 80
Location: Icecrown (Inside Icecrown Citadel)
Bosses: Falric, Marwyn, Escape from Arthas

The final dungeon inside Icecrown Citadel. It consists of two prominent phases, where the first one forces you to fight ten waves of resurrected souls from Frostmourne. Waves five and ten are boss fights. You’ll be battling Falric and Marwyn, one at a time.

The second phase is not really a fight but an escape. Arthas is aided by either Jayna Proudmore or Sylvanas Windrunner. You must flee from the dark lord while fending off evergrowing waves of undead until you reach the exit.

Rewards:

Ghoulslicer
Valonforth’s Tarnished Pauldrons
Muddied Boots of Brill
Fallen Sentry’s Hood
Marwyn’s Macabre Fingertips
Eerie Runeblade Polisher
Splintered Door of the Citadel
Splintered Icecrown Parapet
Frostsworn Bone Leggings
Mitts of Burning Hail
Carpal Tunnelers
Frayed Abomination Stitching Shoulders
Hate-Forged Cleaver
Crypt Fiend Slayer
Chilled Heart of the Glacier
Bone Golem Scapula
Mourning Malice
Greathelm of the Silver Hand
Crystalline Citadel Gauntlets
Legguards of Untimely Demise
Blackened Geist Ribs
Grim Lasher Shoulderguards
Tattered Glacial-Woven Hood
Tapestry of the Frozen Throne

Trial of the Champion

Trial of the Champion zone

Minimum and Recommended Level: 80
Location: The Argent Tournament (Icecrown)
Bosses: Grand Champions, Eadric the Pure, Argent Confessor Paletress, The Black Knight

Trial of the Champion is located in Icecrown on the Agent Crusade’s grounds as a part of the Argent Tournament event. It’s held by the Agent Crusade to find the most powerful Champions capable of fighting the Lich King.

First, you and your team must prove yourselves in mounted combat against the Grand Champions. Then, you will have to face either Eadric the Pure or Argent Confessor Paletress for the second test. In the last phase, the tournament is abruptly interrupted by the Black Knight, the right hand of the Lich King, that seeks to prove there’s no match for the Lich King. Time to prove to him how wrong he is.

Rewards: