ContestedLVL50–58

Burning Steppes

Scorched volcanic wasteland at the southern base of Blackrock Mountain, overrun by Blackrock Orcs, Fire Gut ogres, and lava elementals.

Eastern Kingdoms•65 Quests Documented•5 Instances

Tactical Zone Map & Cartography

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Flight Connections: Morgan's Vigil (Alliance) • Flame Crest (Horde)

BURNING STEPPES (50–58)

Burning Steppes Authentic Cartography Map

Dungeons & Major Encounters

Instances & Elites

Farming Hotspots & Gathering Yields

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🌾 Runecloth35.0%

Dark Iron Dwarves and Blackrock Orc warbands dropping high volumes of Runecloth (35%) and Solid Stone.

Zone Quests & Leveling Progression

65 Quests

Zone Quests by Required Level

65 documented quests

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Rocknot's Ale

Req Lvl 1 / Both Factions
Giver: Private RocknotTurn-In: Private Rocknot+100 XP

The Spectral Chalice

Req Lvl 40 / Both Factions
Giver: Spectral ChaliceTurn-In: Spectral Chalice+5,500 XP

Dark Iron Legacy

Req Lvl 48 / Both Factions

Slay Fineous Darkvire and recover the great hammer, Ironfel. Take Ironfel to the Shrine of Thaurissan and place it on the statue of Franclorn Forgewright.

Giver: Franclorn ForgewrightTurn-In: Monument of Franclorn Forgewright+5,200 XP

Krom'Grul

Req Lvl 48 / Horde

Recover Sha'ni's Nose-Ring from Krom'Grul and return it to Thal'trak in Kargath. Search the various caves and mines in Dreadmaul Rock.

Giver: Sha'ni ProudtuskTurn-In: Thal'trak Proudtusk+5,300 XP

Extinguish the Firegut

Req Lvl 48 / Alliance

Slay 15 Firegut Ogre-Mages, 7 Firegut Ogres, and 7 Firegut Ogre Brutes, and return to Oralius when you are finished.

Giver: OraliusTurn-In: Oralius+5,200 XP

Gor'tesh the Brute Lord

Req Lvl 48 / Alliance

Find Gor'tesh, somewhere to the west of Dreadmaul Rock. Kill Gor'tesh and then take Gor'tesh's Lopped Off Head back to Oralius in Burning Steppes.

Giver: OraliusTurn-In: Oralius+5,300 XP

Ogre Head On A Stick = Party

Req Lvl 48 / Alliance

Take Gor'tesh's Lopped Off Head and place it at the top of Dreadmaul Rock. Look for a soft dirt mound to plant the pike.

Giver: OraliusTurn-In: Oralius+5,300 XP

Disharmony of Fire

Req Lvl 48 / Horde

Enter Blackrock Depths and track down Lord Incendius. Slay him and return any source of information you may find to Thunderheart.

Giver: ThunderheartTurn-In: Thunderheart+5,600 XP

Commander Gor'shak

Req Lvl 48 / Horde

Find Commander Gor'shak in Blackrock Depths.$B$BYou recall that the crudely drawn picture of the orc included bars drawn over the portrait. Perhaps you should search for a prison of some sort.

Giver: Galamav the MarksmanTurn-In: Commander Gor'shak+5,200 XP

What Is Going On?

Req Lvl 48 / Horde

Defend Gor'shak.

Giver: Commander Gor'shakTurn-In: Commander Gor'shak+5,400 XP

The Eastern Kingdom

Req Lvl 48 / Horde

Speak with Thrall if you are prepared to take on the mission he has planned.

Giver: ThrallTurn-In: Thrall+5,400 XP

The Royal Rescue

Req Lvl 48 / Horde

Slay Emperor Dagran Thaurissan and free Princess Moira Bronzebeard from his evil spell.

Giver: ThrallTurn-In: Princess Moira Bronzebeard+5,900 XP

The Princess Saved?

Req Lvl 48 / Horde

Return to Thrall!

Giver: Princess Moira BronzebeardTurn-In: Thrall+6,000 XP

Venture to Blackrock Depths and destroy the vile aggressors!$B$BWarlord Goretooth wants you to kill 15 Anvilrage Guardsmen, 10 Anvilrage Wardens and 5 Anvilrage Footmen. Return to him once your task is complete.$B$B

Giver: WANTEDTurn-In: Warlord Goretooth+5,200 XP

Ribbly Screwspigot

Req Lvl 48 / Both Factions

Bring Ribbly's Head to Yuka Screwspigot in the Burning Steppes.

Giver: Yuka ScrewspigotTurn-In: Yuka Screwspigot+5,300 XP