Shadowfang Keep
Shadowfang KeepDungeon for level 20–30 (min. level 20) · Silverpine Forest
A keep in Silverpine Forest for levels 20–30.
Tips for the run
Tactics based on Classic – bosses and abilities may differ in WoW Forever.
Before the run
Shadowfang Keep looms over Silverpine Forest. Horde players get most quests at the Sepulcher and in Undercity; Warlocks and Paladins have their own class quests that lead here.
Group
Tank, healer and three DPS. A decurser (Mage or Druid) is very valuable here, because both Baron Silverlaine and Archmage Arugal apply nasty curses.
Route
After Rethilgore in the cells, the freed prisoner opens the gate to the courtyard. Continue through the stables and kitchen (Razorclaw the Butcher) to Baron Silverlaine and Commander Springvale, then across the ramparts to Odo the Blindwatcher, Fenrus the Devourer and Wolf Master Nandos and up to Archmage Arugal. The worgen in the courtyard tend to come in large packs.
Notable loot
- Robes of ArugalChest, Cloth
- Belt of ArugalWaist, Cloth
- Meteor ShardOne-Hand, Dagger
- Silverlaine's Family SealFinger
- Commander's CrestOff Hand, Shield
- Fenrus' HideBack, Cloth
- Butcher's SlicerOne-Hand, Sword
- ShadowfangMain Hand, Sword
Bosses, tactics and loot
RethilgoreLevel 20
Tactics: The worgen in the cells drains his target's Spirit but is otherwise an easy fight. After he dies, you can free the prisoners, who open the way to the courtyard.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Rugged SpauldersShoulder, Leather | Shoulder, Leather | Upgrade? |
| Sorcerer CollarNeck | Neck | Upgrade? |
| Cell Keeper's ClawsMain Hand, Fist Weapon | Main Hand, Fist Weapon | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Fel Steed / Shadow ChargerLevel 19-21
Extra enemy no encounter of its own in the game
Tactics: The mounts in the stable are simple melee mobs. Pull them one at a time so several don't attack at once.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Eerie Stable LanternHeld In Off-hand | Held In Off-hand | Upgrade? |
| Fel Steed SaddlebagsBag | Bag | |
| Plans: Guard's Chain ShirtPlans, Blacksmithing | Plans, Blacksmithing | |
| Plans: Protector's GlovesPlans, Blacksmithing | Plans, Blacksmithing | |
| Plans: Acolyte's GlovesPlans, Blacksmithing | Plans, Blacksmithing | |
| Plans: Crusader's GlovesPlans, Blacksmithing | Plans, Blacksmithing | |
| Pattern: Stormrider's Leather GlovesPattern, Leatherworking | Pattern, Leatherworking | |
| Pattern: Wisdom's Leather GlovesPattern, Leatherworking | Pattern, Leatherworking | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Pristine GownPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Silky GownPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Flame GownPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Shadow GownPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Pearly GownPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Shining GownPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring | |
| Plans: Guard's Silvered Chain HelmPlans, Blacksmithing | Plans, Blacksmithing | |
| Plans: Protector's Silvered Chain HelmPlans, Blacksmithing | Plans, Blacksmithing | |
| Pattern: Trapper's Leather HoodPattern, Leatherworking | Pattern, Leatherworking | |
| Pattern: Totemic Leather HoodPattern, Leatherworking | Pattern, Leatherworking | |
| Pattern: Wisdom's Leather HoodPattern, Leatherworking | Pattern, Leatherworking | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Silky LeggingsPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Pearly LeggingsPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring | |
| Pattern: Filigreed Shining LeggingsPattern, Tailoring | Pattern, Tailoring |
No matching loot for this selection.
Razorclaw the ButcherLevel 22
Tactics: The worgen butcher stands in the kitchen and hits hard. The tank faces him away from the group while the healer watches the tank's health.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Butcher's CleaverOne-Hand, Axe | One-Hand, Axe | Upgrade? |
| Bloody ApronChest, Cloth | Chest, Cloth | Upgrade? |
| Butcher's SlicerOne-Hand, Sword | One-Hand, Sword | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Baron SilverlaineLevel 24
Tactics: The ghost casts Veil of Shadow, which greatly reduces healing taken. Decurse the tank as fast as possible or healing gets tight.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Silverlaine's Family SealFinger | Finger | Upgrade? |
| Baron's ScepterMain Hand, Mace | Main Hand, Mace | Upgrade? |
| Blade of SilverlaineMain Hand, Sword | Main Hand, Sword | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Commander SpringvaleLevel 24
Tactics: An undead paladin who heals himself with Holy Light and stuns players with Hammer of Justice. Interrupt every heal and clear the guards near him first.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Commander's CrestOff Hand, Shield | Off Hand, Shield | Upgrade? |
| Arced War AxeTwo-Hand, Axe | Two-Hand, Axe | Upgrade? |
| Worgenbane TalismanTrinket | Trinket | Upgrade? |
| Eerie Stable LanternHeld In Off-hand | Held In Off-hand | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Odo the BlindwatcherLevel 24
Tactics: Odo's howl makes him angrier as the fight goes on, so he hits harder and harder. Go all-out from the pull to keep the fight short.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Odo's Ley StaffTwo-Hand, Staff | Two-Hand, Staff | Upgrade? |
| Girdle of the BlindwatcherWaist, Leather | Waist, Leather | Upgrade? |
| Blindwatcher's SightHead | Head | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Deathsworn CaptainLevel 25
Extra enemy no encounter of its own in the game
Tactics: A rare spawn that doesn't show up every run. He hits hard in melee; the tank keeps him off the cloth wearers.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom ArmorChest, Mail | Chest, Mail | Upgrade? |
| Haunting BladeTwo-Hand, Sword | Two-Hand, Sword | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Arugal's VoidwalkerLevel 24-25
Extra enemy no encounter of its own in the game
Tactics: After Fenrus the Devourer dies, voidwalkers appear and patrol together. They buff each other, so fight them one at a time or focus all damage on a single target.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Rift BracersWrist, Mail | Wrist, Mail | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Fenrus the DevourerLevel 25
Tactics: The giant wolf poisons his targets; a poison cleanse takes pressure off the healer. After he dies, Archmage Arugal's voidwalkers show up – take a short breather first.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Fenrus' HideBack, Cloth | Back, Cloth | Upgrade? |
| Black Wolf BracersWrist, Leather | Wrist, Leather | Upgrade? |
| Half-Eaten BootsFeet, Mail | Feet, Mail | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Wolf Master NandosLevel 25
Tactics: Nandos calls packs of worgen for help. Handle the adds with AoE or crowd control and let the tank hold Nandos.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Feline MantleShoulder, Cloth | Shoulder, Cloth | Upgrade? |
| Wolfmaster CapeBack, Cloth | Back, Cloth | Upgrade? |
| Worgpelt LeggingsLegs, Leather | Legs, Leather | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Archmage ArugalLevel 24
Tactics: Arugal teleports between several spots in the room, casts Shadow Bolts and uses his curse to turn players into worgen, who can then attack their own group. Decurse immediately, stay in the middle of the room and keep your distance from his Thundershock.
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Robes of ArugalChest, Cloth | Chest, Cloth | Upgrade? |
| Belt of ArugalWaist, Cloth | Waist, Cloth | Upgrade? |
| Meteor ShardOne-Hand, Dagger | One-Hand, Dagger | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Trash drops
| Item | Slot | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Gloomshroud ArmorChest, Leather | Chest, Leather | Upgrade? |
| Mindthrust BracersWrist, Cloth | Wrist, Cloth | Upgrade? |
| Face SmasherOne-Hand, Mace | One-Hand, Mace | Upgrade? |
| Necrology RobesChest, Cloth | Chest, Cloth | Upgrade? |
| DuskbringerTwo-Hand, Sword | Two-Hand, Sword | Upgrade? |
| Guillotine AxeMain Hand, Axe | Main Hand, Axe | Upgrade? |
| Black MaliceTwo-Hand, Mace | Two-Hand, Mace | Upgrade? |
| ShadowfangMain Hand, Sword | Main Hand, Sword | Upgrade? |
| Assassin's BladeOne-Hand, Dagger | One-Hand, Dagger | Upgrade? |
| Night ReaverTwo-Hand, Axe | Two-Hand, Axe | Upgrade? |
| Witching StaveTwo-Hand, Staff | Two-Hand, Staff | Upgrade? |
No matching loot for this selection.
Dungeon quests
| Level | Quest and quest giver | Faction | Requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | The Test of Righteousness Jordan Stilwell, Dun Morogh 52.5, 36.9 | Alliance | Level 20 |
| 25 | The Orb of Soran'ruk Doan Karhan, The Barrens 49.3, 57.2 Choose one: Orb of Soran'ruk Staff of Soran'ruk | Both | Level 20 |
| 25 | Deathstalkers in Shadowfang High Executor Hadrec, Silverpine Forest 43.4, 40.9 | Horde | Level 18 |
| 26 | The Book of Ur Keeper Bel'dugur, Undercity 53.7, 54.5 | Horde | Level 16 |
| 27 | Arugal Must Die Dalar Dawnweaver, Silverpine Forest 44.2, 39.8 | Horde | Level 18 |
Checklist: quests to pick up before the dungeon · All dungeon quests
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- The DeadminesLevel 17–26
- Blackfathom DeepsLevel 22+
- The StockadeLevel 24–32
- Excavation Site: WetlandsLevel 26–31
- City of DalaranLevel 28–33
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