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Blackrock Depths

Complete instance walkthrough, tactical floorplan, encounter mechanics, dungeon quests, and notable loot for Blackrock Depths.

Burning Steppes•5-Man Dungeon•Lvl 52–58•18 Bosses•Min Lvl 42+•[Key or Unlock Required]
[KEY REQUIRED] Key or Unlock Required is required to unlock this instance or pass interior gates. Ensure at least one party member has the key or adequate lockpicking skill.
Tactical Field Intel & Routing
  • Complete the Dark Iron Legacy quest while dead in Blackrock Mountain to obtain the Shadowforge Key.
  • In the Grim Guzzler bar, purchase ale from Plugger Spazzring or pickpocket the key to open the brewery door without wiping.
  • During Emperor Thaurissan, assign an off-tank to keep Princess Moira off the healer without dealing damage to her.
  • Torch room (Shadow Forge): Light both shadow brazier pedestals quickly with Shadowforge Torches before respawns overwhelm party.

Encounter Bosses & Tactics (18)

[01]

High Interrogator Gerstahn

Level 52 Elite• The Detention Block

Detention Block warden. Casts AoE Fear; use Tremor Totem or Fear Ward.

[02]

Lord Roccor

Level 51 Elite• The Detention Block• [Optional]

Roaming magma elemental. Stuns nearby targets with Earth Shock.

[03]

Houndmaster Grebmar

Level 52 Elite• The Detention Block

Dwarf beastmaster. Accompanied by bloodhound packs; focus adds down first.

[04]

Ring of Law (High Justice Grimstone)

Level 52 Elite• The Detention Block

Gladiatorial arena trial. Defeat random beast boss followed by Dark Iron spectators.

[05]

Pyromancer Loregrain

Level 52 Rare Elite• The Detention Block• [Optional]

Rare spawn guarding the Shrine of Thaurissan. High fire burst.

[06]

Fineous Darkvire

Level 53 Elite• The Shadowforge City

Chief architect holding the Ironfel hammer for the Shadowforge Key.

[07]

Bael'Gar

Level 53 Elite• The Shadowforge City• [Optional]

Massive molten giant. Radiates intense fire heat and summons miniature magma spawns.

[08]

General Angerforge

Level 57 Elite• The Shadowforge City

Military commander. Summons waves of Dark Iron infantry reserves; AoE burst down.

[09]

Golem Lord Argelmach

Level 57 Elite• The Shadowforge City

Machinist flanked by two elite field golems. Interrupt Electric Shock.

[10]

Grim Guzzler Bar (Hurley & Ribbly)

Level 55 Elite• The Shadowforge City

Dwarven tavern. Avoid provoking patrons or starting bar brawl prematurely.

[11]

Ambassador Flamelash

Level 57 Elite• The Shadowforge City

Fire elemental ambassador. Summons burning spirits from surrounding runes.

[12]

The Seven Dwarves

Level 56 Elite• The Shadowforge City

Gauntlet of 7 spectral dwarves attacking sequentially. Learn Smelt Dark Iron here.

[13]

Magmus

Level 57 Elite• The Shadowforge City

Colossal molten gatekeeper. Smashes ground with War Stomp and breaths fiery cone.

[14]

Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

Level 59 Elite• The Shadowforge City

Dark Iron Emperor. To save Princess Moira for quest reward, tank her away and do NOT kill her.

Tactical Instance Map

Floor schematics, encounter locations, and entrance coordinates

Entrance: 35.2, 84.45 Bosses on Floor
Blackrock Depths — The Detention Block

Dungeon Quests & Objectives (3)

FACTION:
[ALLIANCE]
The True Masters
Req Lvl 48— Take Bolvar's Decree to Magistrate Solomon in Lakeshire.
+5,400 XP
[BOTH]
Disharmony in the Deep
Req Lvl 53— Enter Blackrock Depths, destroy Bael'Gar the fire giant, and collect his core to weaken Dark Iron defenses.
+6,900 XP
[BOTH]
The Shadowforge Key
Req Lvl 54— Speak to the ghost of Franclorn Forgewright in Blackrock Mountain while dead to forge the master key to Blackrock Depths.
+7,800 XP

Notable Dungeon Drops & Loot (0)

Encounter drop tables for Blackrock Depths are currently being audited from PTR test records. Check back for verified loot tables.