Shadowfang Keep

Shadowfang Keep: Arugal's worgen fortress

Shadowfang Keep stands in the south of Silverpine Forest. The English client uses one name throughout; German players see "Burg Schattenfang" in the Group Finder and "Burg Shadowfang" on the map and in quest texts. According to the fan addon the dungeon is meant for levels 20 to 30, with bosses at 20 to 25. The quest texts tell the story: Archmage Arugal from Dalaran has holed up in the keep, worgen and ghosts fill the walls. The Forsaken will not claim Silverpine Forest until Arugal is dead. For WoW Forever, according to Blizzard: the loot of the old dungeons has been reworked, dungeon enemies give around 20 % more experience, dungeon quests 50 % less bonus XP.

Approach

From The Sepulcher, the Horde base in Silverpine Forest, head south. By our own conversion of the game data the entrance sits at about 45 / 68 on the Silverpine Forest map, close to Pyrewood Village. Horde players get there quickly via Undercity and The Sepulcher. For the Alliance it is a long way through Horde territory, so the dungeon pays off for them mainly with the class quests.

Quests before and inside the dungeon

Horde only: - Deathstalkers in Shadowfang (High Executor Hadrec, The Sepulcher, Silverpine Forest 43.4 / 40.9): find the Deathstalkers Adamant and Vincent in the keep. Hand-in with Deathstalker Vincent inside the dungeon. Choice includes Ghostly Mantle and Tanned Shoulderpads (addon name). - The Book of Ur (Keeper Bel'dugur, Undercity, 53.7 / 54.5): bring The Book of Ur from the keep. Choice: Grizzled Boots, Steel-clasped Bracers or Tattered Mittens (addon name). - Arugal Must Die (Dalar Dawnweaver, The Sepulcher): kill Arugal and bring back his head. Reward: Seal of Sylvanas (ring). Dalar also gives the "Arugal's Folly" chain in Silverpine Forest.

Class quests: - The Orb of Soran'ruk (Warlock, both factions, Doan Karhan in The Barrens 49.3 / 57.2): you need 3 Soran'ruk Fragments from the Twilight's Hammer acolytes in Blackfathom Deeps and 1 Large Soran'ruk Fragment carried by an enemy in Shadowfang Keep. Choice: Orb of Soran'ruk or Staff of Soran'ruk. - The Test of Righteousness (Paladin, Alliance, Jordan Stilwell, Dun Morogh 52.5 / 36.9): in this part of the chain you need, among other things, Jordan's Smithing Hammer from Shadowfang Keep and Whitestone Oak Lumber from the Deadmines. At the end Jordan forges Verigan's Fist for you, a two-handed mace for Paladins only.

Bosses

Rethilgore: the worgen guards the dungeon cells. We assign Soul Drain to him. Per the game data the target cannot move for a short time and loses health to the caster. The healer evens that out; otherwise the fight is easy. Afterwards, as in Classic, you free the prisoners, who open the gate to the courtyard for you.

Razorclaw the Butcher: the worgen butcher stands in the kitchen and hits hard. The client has the spell "Butcher Drain", but its effect is not described in our data. The tank turns him away from the group, the healer focuses on the tank.

Baron Silverlaine: the baron's ghost casts Veil of Shadow. Per the game data it reduces healing effects on the target. Remove the effect from the tank quickly. As in Classic it counts as a curse that Mages and Druids can remove. Without removal the healer has to heal through noticeably more.

Commander Springvale: as in Classic the undead paladin heals himself with Holy Light and stuns with Hammer of Justice. Interrupt his heals consistently. Clear the guards near him first so you only fight him.

Odo the Blindwatcher: he uses Howling Rage. Per the game data it raises his physical damage in several stages. The longer the fight lasts, the harder he hits. Deal full damage from the start.

Fenrus the Devourer: the big wolf casts Toxic Saliva. Per the game data it deals Nature damage over time and drains mana. Anyone who can remove poison takes the load off the healer above all. Per the addon, Arugal's Voidwalkers appear after his death. They heal each other with Dark Offering, so focus your damage on one target.

Wolf Master Nandos: as in Classic Nandos calls worgen to help. Catch the helpers with area damage or crowd control while the tank holds Nandos.

Archmage Arugal: the client has a dedicated spell, Arugal's Curse. It turns a player into a Shadowfang Glutton and forces them to fight for Arugal. Remove the curse at once, otherwise one of your own party members attacks you. On top he uses, as in Classic, Void Bolt and Thundershock: Shadow damage on one target, and Nature damage with a short stun near him. He jumps between several spots in the room, so stay mobile.

Fel Steed and Shadow Charger: the mounts in the stable are not a separate encounter in the client. Per our existing tactics text they are simple melee enemies; pull them one at a time so several don't attack at once (not confirmed). Per a fan addon they drop many plans and patterns.

Notable loot by role

The item stats are not yet in our data. The assignment to the bosses comes from the fan addon. - Tank: Commander's Crest (Springvale, shield), Eerie Stable Lantern (off hand), Rift Bracers (Voidwalker, mail), Phantom Armor (Deathsworn Captain, mail). - Healer and casters: Robes of Arugal, Belt of Arugal, Odo's Ley Staff, Bloody Apron (Razorclaw), Feline Mantle (Nandos), Fenrus' Hide; for Warlocks the Orb or the Staff of Soran'ruk. - Melee: Meteor Shard (Arugal, dagger), Butcher's Slicer and Butcher's Cleaver (Razorclaw), Girdle of the Blindwatcher and Worgpelt Leggings (leather), as a rare drop from regular enemies Shadowfang. Paladins get Verigan's Fist from their quest. - For everyone: Silverlaine's Family Seal (ring) and, for the Horde, Seal of Sylvanas.

Tips by role

• Tank: in the courtyard and on the ramparts worgen like to come in groups. Pull them back instead of running into the next group.
• Healer: at Silverlaine and Fenrus healing gets tight. At Fenrus keep an eye on your mana.
• Damage: interrupt at Springvale, quick damage at Odo, focus one target at the Voidwalkers.

Group

As in Classic a five-player group has proven itself: tank, healer and three damage dealers. Someone who removes curses (Mage or Druid) and someone against poison are very helpful. Horde groups pick up all three tasks from The Sepulcher and Undercity beforehand.