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__NOTOC__{{lang|fr=Ashkandi%2C_Grande_%C3%A9p%C3%A9e_de_la_Confr%C3%A9rie}}<onlyinclude>{{Tooltip
  
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[[File:Patch 3.3 LFD.jpg|thumb|The Dungeon Finder]]
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'''Dungeon Finder''' is the Looking for Dungeon system Blizzard has introduced in [[patch 3.3.0]]. It is only used for 5-man [[dungeon]]s, not [[raid]]s or groups in general for high-level quests. The Dungeon Finder selects players to form a party from all servers in the [[battlegroup]], so there need not be a full group of players on one specific [[realm]].
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|name=Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood
  
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|bind=BoP
  
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|slot=Two Hand
  
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|type=Sword
  
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|dmg=229 - 344
  
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|speed=3.50
  
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|dps=81.9
  
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|attrib=+33 Stamina
  
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|durability=120
  
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|level=60
  
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|effect=Equip: {{Spelllink|15829}}
  
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|comment=The initials A.L. are etched on the hilt.
  
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|ilvl=81
  
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|sell={{Cost|10|60|97}}
  
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[[Image:AshkandiModel.jpg|thumb|Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood]]
  
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'''Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood''' is an {{Quality|Epic|epic}} [[two hand]] [[sword]]. that drops from [[Nefarian]] in [[Blackwing Lair]], at about a 7% rate.
  
   
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The first screen players see shows the role selection toggles and the type of dungeon desired. By default, the selection is for a random dungeon. This can be changed via the Type dropdown to such options as Random Lich King Heroic, Random Burning Crusade Dungeon, or Random Classic Dungeon. Running a random dungeon confers additional rewards in the form of emblems and gold.
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== Background ==
  
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This massive two-handed sword has a hilt resembling the intertwined necks and heads of two red dragons. The weapon’s wicked, impossibly sharp blade only hints at the massive power contained within.{{cite|MG|182}}
  
   
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Note that it is not possible to queue for dungeons outside of the player's level bracket or expansion level; e.g. level 80 players cannot queue for classic or ''[[Burning Crusade]]'' dungeons.
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== Notes ==
  
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This weapon has been replaced by many [[The Burning Crusade|Burning Crusade]] weapons, but as of [[patch 1.11]], this was the third highest DPS sword in the game, along with {{loot|Epic|Claymore of Unholy Might}}, being beaten slightly by {{loot|Epic|Kalimdor's Revenge}}, a drop from the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]], and {{loot|Epic|Corrupted Ashbringer}}. The high [[stamina]] bonus made this an ideal weapon for [[warriors]] and [[paladins]].
  
   
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Selecting a specific dungeon or dungeons can be accomplished by choosing the very first option in the Type dropdown. The UI changes to show a list of dungeons, all of which are selected. To narrow the list, click the checkbox next to the category line to select/deselect all dungeons in that category. Players can also collapse categories of dungeons by clicking the +/- box just to the left of the category checkbox.
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There were many arguments over which sword, Kalimdor's Revenge, or this, was better for dps warriors but in the hands of the right spec either sword can deliver the best PvE damage when fully utilized.
  
   
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==Queuing for a specific dungeon example==
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===Anduin Lothar's Sword===
  
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To tell the UI that you only wish to run [[Pit of Saron]] in [[5-player Heroic mode]]:
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{{Speculation}}
  
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Some speculate that [[Quel'Zaram]] and Ashkandi are two names for the same sword. However in the RPG they are two separate weapons. Others speculate that Ashkandi is the [[Great Royal Sword]] of Stormwind.
  
   
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Due to the sword being called, "Greatsword of the Brotherhood", and the initials A.L. on its hilt, this weapon is believed to be the legendary sword of [[Anduin Lothar]], the late Regent Lord of [[Azeroth]] and Champion of [[King Llane]]. He was killed by [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] during the closing battles in the [[Second War]]. This sword is now found in the possession of [[Nefarian]] in [[Blackwing Lair]], presumably due to his father [[Neltharion]]'s involvement in the ending of the [[Second War]]. However, considering it's appearance, it seems to have been modified or corrupted by Nefarian or one of his underlings.
  
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Surprisingly, while [[Monster Guide]] gives a description of the sword, it makes no connection at all to Anduin Lothar.
  
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==Trivia==
  
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Ashkandi is jokingly referred to as "Asscandy" by some players, due to the way its name is pronounced.
  
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==Image Gallery==
  
 
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD step 1.jpg|Step 1: Choose the "Specific Dungeons" type
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Image:ashkandi.jpg|A [[paladin]] shown wielding Ashkandi.
  
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD step 2.jpg|Step 2: Collapse the first category
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Image:ashkandi.JPG|An orc can be seen wielding Ashkandi in [[the Burning Crusade]] cinematic
  
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD step 4.jpg|Step 3: Clear all visible checkboxes
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD step 5.jpg|Step 4: Reopen desired category
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD step 6.jpg|Step 5: Select desired dungeon(s)
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD step 7.jpg|Step 6: Make a role selection
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD step 8.jpg|Step 7: Find a group!
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD in queue.jpg|Step 8: Wait in the queue
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD group formed.jpg|Step 9: There's enough people!
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File:Patch 3.3 LFD ready check.jpg|Step 10: Is everyone ready?
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File:Pit of Saron loading screen.jpg|Free teleport to the instance if all ready
 
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===Looking for more===
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== External links ==
  
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So the tank left, or a healer disconnected, or a DPS got kicked. How does the party add a replacement member?
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#Somebody in the group opens the Dungeon Finder frame and answers "yes" on the refill screen
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#The other party members confirm their roles
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#The party joins the queue
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#When a replacement is found, the new member will be teleported to the party leader's current location
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=== Removing a player===
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You can remove a player from the group via the [[Vote Kick]] System.
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=== Leaving a group===
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When you leave a group you got via the Dungeon Finder you will be on Dungeon Finder cooldown, preventing you from joining another random group for the next 15 Minutes (from the time you were matched with a dungeon). There are the following exceptions:
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* You got kicked from the group
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* The End Boss (or whoever gives the reward for joining a LFD-group) of the Instance has been killed
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===LookingForGroup channel===
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In addition to Dungeon Finder, everyone in [[Capital|capital cities]] automatically joins the LookingForGroup channel. It can be used to manually search for groups instead of, or in addition to, both Dungeon Finder and [[Looking For Raid]].
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==Rewards==
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Depending of the type of the dungeon, and on character's level, there are varying rewards:
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The Daily item rewards depends on the Dungeon type:
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*For a Random Classic Dungeon and Burning Crusade Normal you receive a [[Satchel of Helpful Goods]].
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** As of [[Patch 3.3.0]], the Burning Crusade Normal rewards appear to be dramatically underleveled, around [[item level]] 65 when standard BC rare gear is item level 81-115. This may be fixed in a future patch.
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*For a Random Burning Crusade Heroic Dungeon there is no reward.
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*For the first Random Lich King Normal Dungeon each day you receive 23 [[Justice Points]]. For any normal dungeons after that you only get money and XP.
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*For the first Random Lich King Heroic Dungeon each day you receive 23 [[Justice Points]]. For each additional Lich King Heroic you do afterwards, you will get 23 [[Justice Points]].
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*For the first Random Cataclysm Dungeon each day you receive 70 [[Justice Points]].<!-- For each additional Cataclysm Heroic you do afterwards, you will get {{costitem|53|Justice Points}} [[Justice Points]].-->
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The Daily money and XP rewards depends on the character level. The following table contains the rewards for each levels first random dungeon of the day, any other runs during the same day will yield approximately half the money and experience:
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{|class="darktable zebra"
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!Level
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!Money
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!XP
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!rowspan=16|
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!Level
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!Money
  +
!XP
  +
!rowspan=16|
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!Level
  +
!Money
  +
!XP
  +
!rowspan=16|
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!Level
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!Money
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!XP
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|-
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|15
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|{{cost||35}}
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|310
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|29
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|{{cost||70}}
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|470
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|43
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|{{cost|1|65}}
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|1250
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|57
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|{{cost|1|80}}
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|1450
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|-
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|16
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|{{cost||35}}
  +
|310
  +
|30
  +
|{{cost||70}}
  +
|470
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|44
  +
|{{cost|1|65}}
  +
|1250
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|58
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|{{cost|1|80}}
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|1450
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|-
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|17
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|{{cost||35}}
  +
|310
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|31
  +
|{{cost||70}}
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|470
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|45
  +
|{{cost|1|65}}
  +
|1250
  +
|59
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|{{cost|6|20}}
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|1600
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|-
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|18
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|{{cost||35}}
  +
|310
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|32
  +
|{{cost||70}}
  +
|470
  +
|46
  +
|{{cost|1|65}}
  +
|1250
  +
|60
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|{{cost|6|20}}
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|1600
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|-
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|19
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|{{cost||35}}
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|310
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|33
  +
|{{cost||70}}
  +
|470
  +
|47
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|{{cost|1|65}}
  +
|1250
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|61
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|{{cost|6|20}}
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|1600
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|-
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|20
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|{{cost||35}}
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|310
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|34
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|{{cost|1|30}}
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|825
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|48
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|{{cost|1|65}}
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|1250
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|62
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|{{cost|6|20}}
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|1600
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|-
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|21
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|{{cost||35}}
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|310
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|35
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|{{cost|1|30}}
  +
|825
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|49
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|{{cost|1|65}}
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|1250
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|63
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|{{cost|6|20}}
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|1600
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|-
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|22
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|{{cost||35}}
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|310
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|36
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|{{cost|1|30}}
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|825
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|50
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|{{cost|1|65}}
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|1250
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|64
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|{{cost|6|20}}
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|1600
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|-
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|23
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|{{cost||35}}
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|310
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|37
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|{{cost|1|30}}
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|825
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|51
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|{{cost|1|65}}
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|1250
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|65
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|{{cost|3|10}}
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|1100
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|-
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|24
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|{{cost||35}}
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|310
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|38
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|{{cost|1|30}}
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|825
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|52
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|{{cost|1|65}}
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|1250
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|66
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|{{cost|3|10}}
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|1100
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|-
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|25
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|
  +
|
  +
|39
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|{{cost|1|30}}
  +
|825
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|53
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|{{cost|1|80}}
  +
|1450
  +
|67
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|{{cost|8|80}}
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|1900
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|-
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|26
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|{{cost||70}}
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|470
  +
|40
  +
|{{cost|1|30}}
  +
|825
  +
|54
  +
|{{cost|1|80}}
  +
|1450
  +
|68
  +
|{{cost|8|80}}
  +
|1900
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|-
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|27
  +
|{{cost||70}}
  +
|470
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|41
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|{{cost|1|30}}
  +
|825
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|55
  +
|{{cost|1|80}}
  +
|1450
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|-
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|28
  +
|{{cost||70}}
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|470
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|42
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|{{cost|1|30}}
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|825
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|56
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|{{cost|1|80}}
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|1450
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|}
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{| class="darktable zebra"
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!Level
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!Money<br />(TBC Heroic)
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!XP<br />(TBC Heroic)
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!Money<br />(WotLK)
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!XP<br />(WotLK)
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!Money<br />(WotLK Heroic)
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!XP<br />(WotLK Heroic)
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|-
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|69
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|{{cost|14|80}}
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|33100
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|70
  +
|{{cost|8|80}}
  +
|1900
  +
|{{cost|14|80}}
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|33100
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|71
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|{{cost|8|80}}
  +
|1900
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|{{cost|14|80}}
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|33100
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|72
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|{{cost|8|80}}
  +
|1900
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|{{cost|14|80}}
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|33100
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|73
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|
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|
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|{{cost|14|80}}
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|33100
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|74
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|{{cost|14|80}}
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|33100
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|75
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|{{cost|14|80}}
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|33100
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|76
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|
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|
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|77
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|
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|
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|78
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|
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|
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|79
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|
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|
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|-
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|80
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|&mdash;
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|&mdash;
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|{{cost|19|86}}
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|0
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|{{cost|26|46}}
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|0
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|}
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Other remarks:
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*For Random Classic Dungeons you must be at least level 15.
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*For Random Burning Crusade Dungeons you must be at least level 59.
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*For Random Normal Wrath of the Lich King Dungeons you must be at least level 69.
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*For Random Heroic Wrath of the Lich King Dungeons you must be at least level 80.
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*To queue up for a Random Dungeon, you must be within the correct level range to run at least two dungeons in a given bracket. For example, you can use the Dungeon Finder to go to Utgarde Keep at level 68, but since this is the only Normal WotLK dungeon available at that level, you cannot queue for a Random WotLK dungeon until you are 69, when The Nexus becomes available.
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==Dungeon finder instance breakdown==
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Classic dungeons vary widely in scope, from short romps to 4+ hour marathons. Many of the classic dungeons have been broken up into separate events to allow achievement of the dungeon finder rewards in a comparable amount of time. There are no in-game maps of classic dungeons, so inexperienced adventurers may want to refer to online guides.
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=== {{Wow-inline}} Classic dungeons ===
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This chart may be out of date; new instance levels as of 4.0.3 can be found here: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/1127129847
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! Name !! Minimum level !! Maximum level !! # Bosses !! Required boss
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| [[Ragefire Chasm]] || 15 || 21 || 4 || {{Mob|Taragaman the Hungerer|level=16+|smallicon=IconSmall_Felguard.gif}}
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| [[Deadmines]] || 15 || 25 || 8 || {{Mob|"Captain" Cookie|level=16+|smallicon=IconSmall_Murloc.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Wailing Caverns]] || 15 || 25 || 8 || {{Mob|Mutanus the Devourer|level=21+|smallicon=IconSmall_Murloc.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Shadowfang Keep]] || 18 || 26 || 5 || {{Mob|Lord Godfrey|level=21+|smallicon=IconSmall_Godfrey.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Blackfathom Deeps]] || 20 || 30 || 8 || {{Mob|Aku'mai|level=24+|smallicon=IconSmall_Hydra.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Stormwind Stockades]] || 20 || 30 || 3 || {{Mob|Hogger|level=25+|smallicon=IconSmall_Gnoll.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Gnomeregan]] || 24 || 34 || 7 || {{Mob|Mekgineer Thermaplugg|level=29+|smallicon=IconSmall_LeperGnome_Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Scarlet Monastery]] - Graveyard || 26 || 36 || 2 || {{Mob|Bloodmage Thalnos|level=31+|smallicon=IconSmall_SkeletalMage.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Scarlet Monastery]] - Library || 29 || 39 || 2 || {{Mob|Arcanist Doan|level=34+|smallicon=IconSmall_Human_Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Maraudon]] - The Wicked Grotto || 30 || 40 || 3 || {{Mob|Lord Vyletongue|level=35+|smallicon=IconSmall_Satyr.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Razorfen Kraul]] || 30 || 40 || 6 || {{Mob|Charlga Razorflank|level=35+|smallicon=IconSmall_Quilboar_Female.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Maraudon]] - Foulspore Cavern || 32 || 42 || 4 || {{Mob|Razorlash|level=37+|smallicon=IconSmall_Lasher.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Scarlet Monastery]] - Armory || 32 || 42 || 1 || {{Mob|Herod|level=37+|smallicon=IconSmall_Human_Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Scarlet Monastery]] - Cathedral || 35 || 45 || 3 || {{Mob|High Inquisitor Whitemane|level=40+|smallicon=IconSmall_Human_Female.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Uldaman]] || 35 || 45 || 8 || {{Mob|Archaedas|level=40+|smallicon=IconSmall_StoneKeeper.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Maraudon]] - Pristine Waters || 36 || 46 || 4 || {{Mob|Princess Theradras|level=41+|smallicon=IconSmall_Theradras.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Dire Maul]] - Warpwood Quarter || 36 || 46 || 5 || {{Mob|Alzzin the Wildshaper|level=41+|smallicon=IconSmall_Satyr.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Scholomance]] || 38 || 48 || 13 || {{Mob|Darkmaster Gandling|level=43+|smallicon=IconSmall_Cultist_Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Dire Maul]] - Capital Gardens || 39 || 49 || 5 || {{Mob|Prince Tortheldrin|level=44+|smallicon=IconSmall Highborne Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Razorfen Downs]] || 40 || 50 || 5 || {{Mob|Amnennar the Coldbringer|level=45+|smallicon=IconSmall Lich Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Dire Maul]] - Gordok Commons || 42 || 52 || 7 || {{Mob|King Gordok|level=47+|smallicon=IconSmall Ogre Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Stratholme]] - Main Gate || 42 || 52 || 10 || {{Mob|Balnazzar|level=47+|smallicon=IconSmall Dreadlord.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Zul'Farrak]] || 44 || 54 || 8 || {{Mob|Chief Ukorz Sandscalp|level=49+|smallicon=IconSmall_SandTroll_Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Stratholme]] - Service Entrance || 46 || 56 || 7 || {{Mob|Lord Aurius Rivendare|level=51+|smallicon=IconSmall DeathKnight.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Blackrock Depths]] - Detention Block<ref name="lfgv2">The Blizzard UI does not indicate which subsection of BRD your group should complete in order to receive the rewards. You can kill one of the bosses to see if you receive the reward (Gerstahn is easiest), or discover it when someone leaves the group and the UI prompts you to recruit a replacement</ref> || 47 || 57 || 1<ref>19 possible</ref> || {{Mob|High Interrogator Gerstahn|level=52+|smallicon=IconSmall_Human_Female.gif}}
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| [[Temple of Atal'Hakkar|Sunken Temple]] || 50 || 60 || 8 || {{Mob|Shade of Eranikus|level=55+|smallicon=IconSmall_DragonGreen.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Blackrock Depths]] - Upper City <ref name="lfgv2"/> || 51 || 61 || 19 || {{Mob|Emperor Dagran Thaurissan |level=56+|smallicon=IconSmall_DarkIron_Male.gif}}
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| [[Lower Blackrock Spire]] <ref name="lfgv3">The Blizzard UI does not indicate which subsection of BRS your group should complete in order to receive the rewards. Don't queue for this if you are in a hurry to get the rewards.</ref> || 55 || 65 || 9 || {{Mob|Overlord Wyrmthalak|level=60+|smallicon=IconSmall_DragonBlack.gif}}
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| [[Upper Blackrock Spire]] <ref name="lfgv3"/> || 55 || 65 || 9 || {{Mob|General Drakkisath|level=60+|smallicon=IconSmall_DragonBlack.gif}}
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{{reflist}}
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=== {{Bc-inline}} Burning Crusade dungeons ===
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{| class="darktable zebra sortable"
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| [[Hellfire Ramparts]] || 57 || 67 || 3 || {{Mob|Omor the Unscarred|level=61+|smallicon=IconSmall_Doomguard.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Blood Furnace]] || 59 || 68 || 3 || {{Mob|Keli'dan the Breaker|level=63+|smallicon=IconSmall_FelOrc_Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Slave Pens]] || 60 || 69 || 3 || {{Mob|Quagmirran|level=64+|smallicon=IconSmall FungalGiant.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Underbog]] || 61 || 70 || 4 || {{Mob|The Black Stalker|level=65+|smallicon=IconSmall_SporeWalker.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Mana-Tombs]] || 62 || 71 || 3 || {{Mob|Nexus-Prince Shaffar|level=66+|smallicon=IconSmall_Ethereal.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Auchenai Crypts]] || 63 || 72 || 2 || {{Mob|Exarch Maladaar|level=67+|smallicon=IconSmall Draenei Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[The Escape from Durnholde]] || 64 || 73 || 3 || {{Mob|Epoch Hunter|level=68+|smallicon=IconSmall DrakeInfinite.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Sethekk Halls]] || 65 || 73 || 2 || {{Mob|Talon King Ikiss|level=69+|smallicon=IconSmall_Arakkoa.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Shadow Labyrinth]] || 67 || 75 || 4 || {{Mob|Murmur|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall_SoundLord.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Shattered Halls]] || 67 || 75 || 3 || {{Mob|Kargath Bladefist (tactics)||Warchief Kargath Bladefist|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall Kargath.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Steamvault]] || 67 || 75 || 3 || {{Mob|Warlord Kalithresh|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall Naga Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[The Botanica]] || 67 || 75 || 5 || {{Mob|Warp Splinter|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall Ancient.gif}}
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|-
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| [[The Mechanar]] || 67 || 75 || 3 || {{Mob|Pathaleon the Calculator|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall BloodElf Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Opening the Dark Portal|The Black Morass]] || 68 || 75 || 3 || {{Mob|Aeonus|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall DragonInfinite.gif}}
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|-
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| [[The Arcatraz]] || 68 || 75 || 4 || {{Mob|Harbinger Skyriss|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall QirajiProphet.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Magisters' Terrace]] || 68 || 75 || 4 || {{Mob|Kael'thas Sunstrider (Magisters' Terrace tactics)||Kael'thas Sunstrider|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall KaelWretched.gif}}
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|-
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|}
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All Burning Crusade Heroic-level instances have a level range of 70 to 75, and require the appropriate key to enter (except Magister's Terrace, which is [[Quest:Magisters' Terrace|unlocked at the end of a quest chain]] involving clearing the dungeon on normal difficulty). The keys are purchased from corresponding faction [[Quartermaster]]s. All have the same completion criteria as the Normal-level instance.
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Note that an optional third boss may be invoked in heroic Sethekk Halls, but not in the Normal version. This boss is not required to complete the instance.
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A quest chain is required to unlock the Normal-mode [[Caverns of Time]] instances of [[The Escape from Durnholde]] and [[The Black Morass]].
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=== {{Wotlk-inline}} Wrath of the Lich King dungeons ===
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{| class="darktable zebra sortable"
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! Name !! Min. level !! Max. level !! # Bosses !! Required encounter
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|-
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| [[Utgarde Keep (instance)|Utgarde Keep]] || 68 || 80 || 3 || {{mob|Ingvar the Plunderer|level=72+|smallicon=IconSmall Vrykul Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[The Nexus (instance)|The Nexus]] || 69 || 80 || 4<ref name=h5>5 in [[Heroic mode]]</ref> || {{mob|Keristrasza|level=73+|smallicon=IconSmall DragonRed.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Azjol-Nerub (instance)|Azjol-Nerub]] || 70 || 80 || 3 || {{Mob|Anub'arak (tactics)||Anub'arak|level=74+|smallicon=IconSmall CryptLord.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom]] || 71 || 80 || 4<ref name=h5/><ref name=min2>2 minimum</ref> || {{Mob|Herald Volazj|level=75+|smallicon=IconSmall FacelessOne.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Drak'Tharon Keep]] || 72 || 80 || 4 || {{Mob|The Prophet Tharon'ja|level=76+|smallicon=IconSmall SkeletalWindSerpent.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Violet Hold]] || 73 || 80 || 3 || {{Mob|Cyanigosa|level=77+|smallicon=IconSmall DragonBlue.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Gundrak]] || 74 || 80 || 4<ref name=h5/> || {{Mob|Gal'darah|level=77+|smallicon=IconSmall IceTroll Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Halls of Stone]] || 75 || 80 || 4<ref name=min2/> || {{Mob|Sjonnir The Ironshaper|level=79+|smallicon=IconSmall IronVrykul Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Halls of Lightning]] || 77 || 80 || 4 || {{Mob|Loken|level=81+|smallicon=IconSmall Titan Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Culling of Stratholme]] || 77 || 80 || 4<ref name=h5/> || {{Mob|Mal'Ganis (tactics)||Mal'Ganis|level=82+|smallicon=IconSmall Dreadlord.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Oculus]] || 77 || 80 || 4 || {{Mob|Ley-Guardian Eregos|level=82+|smallicon=IconSmall DragonBlue.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Utgarde Pinnacle]] || 77 || 80 || 4 || {{Mob|King Ymiron|level=82+|smallicon=IconSmall Vrykul Male.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Trial of the Champion]] || 80 || 80 || 3 || {{Mob|The Black Knight (tactics)||The Black Knight|level=80+|smallicon=IconSmall DeathKnight.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Forge of Souls]] || 80 || 80 || 2 || {{Mob|Devourer of Souls|level=82+|smallicon=IconSmall Reliquary.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Pit of Saron]] || 80 || 80 || 3 || {{Mob|Scourgelord Tyrannus|level=82+|smallicon=IconSmall DeathKnight.gif}}
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|-
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| [[Halls of Reflection]] || 80 || 80 || 3 || {{Mob|Lich King (tactics)||Lich King|level=??|smallicon=IconSmall LichKing.gif}}
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|}
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;Notes
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Most heroic dungeons require an average ilvl of 180. The tier 9 and 10 five-man normal dungeons require ilvl 180 while the heroics require ilvl 200 or 219.
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;Wrath of the Lich King heroic dungeons
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All Wrath of the Lich King heroic instances require a minimum level of 80. [[The Nexus]], [[Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom]], [[Gundrak]] and [[Culling of Stratholme]] each have an optional heroic-only boss.
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*Some instances require a minimum level of gear.
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*WotLK Heroics, beside Trial of the Champion, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection and The Forge of Souls unlock with an average item level of 160.
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*Also Trial of the Champion (normal) and The Forge of Souls (normal) unlock with an item level of 160.
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=== {{C-inline}} Cataclysm dungeons ===
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{| class="darktable zebra sortable"
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! Name !! Min. level !! Max. level !! Req. iLvl !! # Bosses !! Required encounter
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|-
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| [[Throne of the Tides]] || 80 || 83 || 226 || 4 || {{mob|Ozumat|level=??}}
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|-
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| [[Blackrock Caverns]] || 80 || 83 || 226 || 5 || {{mob|Ascendant Lord Obsidius|level=??}}
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|-
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| [[Stonecore]] || 82 || 85 || 272 || 4 || {{mob|High Priestess Azil|level=??}}
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|-
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| [[Vortex Pinnacle]] || 85 || ?? || 272 || 3 || {{mob|Asaad|level=??}}
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|-
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| [[Grim Batol]] || ?? || ?? || 305 || 4 || {{mob|Erudax|level=??}}
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|-
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| [[Lost City of the Tol'vir]] || ?? || ?? || 305 || 4 || {{mob|Siamat|level=??}}
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|-
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| [[Halls of Origination]] || ?? || ?? || 305 || 7 || {{mob|Rajh|level=??}}
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|-
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| heroics || 85 || || 329 || ||
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|}
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You need to discover entrances to the Cataclysm dungeons in order to be able to queue for them in the Dungeon Finder.
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Cataclysm dungeons also have a minimum average item level (ilvl) in order to use the Dungeon Finder. You can get around this restriction if you walk through the instance boundary with your own hand-picked party.
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==Notes==
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* Players may teleport in and out of the dungeon at any time if they are not in combat. They will always appear at the beginning of the dungeon upon returning.
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* The automatic teleport does not work while on a moving boat or zepplin, operating a vehicle, or while dead. Players will have to leave the boat or vehicle, or resurrect and then teleport in.
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* Leaving a dungeon through its ordinary entrance or exit will return the player to wherever they were before, not to the outside of the dungeon
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** The only way to use the Dungeon Finder to facilitate overworld travel is to die and resurrect at a spirit healer.
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* Players may not trade items while in the dungeon, except rare or epic items that dropped in that dungeon and conjured supplies like mage water. This prevents cross-server economic exploitation
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** In [[Uldaman]], the {{loot|Rare|Gni'kiv Medallion}} cannot be traded. In order to form the {{loot|Quest|Staff of Prehistoria}}, the {{loot|Rare|The Shaft of Tsol}} must either be looted by the same player who took the medallion, or it must be given to that player.
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** [[The Mechanar]] also has optional content obtained by combining particular drops. If everyone loots blindly, it is likely that each part will go to a different player, preventing them from being combined. The only workaround is to have everyone except a designated person avoid looting these items.
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* If [[Ley-Guardian Eregos]] is defeated when [[Oculus|The Oculus]] (heroic) was chosen randomly, the player will be be given a {{loot|uncommon|Cache of the Ley-Guardian}} from the [[Cache of Eregos]]. If the Oculus was chosen specifically (presumably by that player), this extra reward is not given.
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==History==
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At the launch of the game, there was only the LookingForGroup chat channel. This channel was available in all zones, but it was not a linked global channel. This was problematic since zones of the same level range are spread out throughout Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor. At this time, many players relied on their guild, friend's list, or even whisper to find groups. Otherwise, they would travel to Orgrimmar or Ironforge respectively, find a group, then travel back out to the site of the dungeon, making dungeons far away from these cities very unpopular. As a result, warlocks were also very popular at this time, as they played an important role in forming groups. Blizzard eventually added a queuing system related to the [[Meeting Stone]]s in front of the instances, but it was rarely used, and was generally a failed feature. In [[Patch 1.9]], the LookingForGroup channel became global, although it was restricted to the major cities.
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[[File:Patch 3.1.0 LFG.png|right|275px|The LFG panel as of patch 3.1 as seen by a Tauren druid.]]
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With the release of the [[Burning Crusade]] expansion and [[Patch 2.0.1]] came the release of the new [[How to use the LFG/LFM interface|Looking For Group interface pane]] as well as the conversion of [[Meeting Stone]]s from a queuing system to a summoning mechanism. At this time, the LookingForGroup channel was completely removed, since the interface was intended to replace it. Instead, players began to use the Trade channel for LFG, guild recruitment, and general global chat. Blizzard responded by hotfixing a rate limit of so many messages per minute. However, this was eventually lifted, and Trade channel continues to be a mixture of trade and other uses even today. After much community feedback, in [[Patch 2.1.0]], the LookingForGroup channel was restored, although it was only available while actively using the Interface Tool.
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In [[Patch 3.1.0]], after the release of [[Wrath of the Lich King]], the Looking For Group panel was improved to include the role which your currently logged character is able to fulfill ([[tank]], [[dps|damage]], or [[healer]]), specify leadership, and identifying groups or individuals via the [[Looking for More]] pane.
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First announced at [[BlizzCon 2009]], [[Patch 3.3.0]] saw a new cross-[[realm|server]] Looking For Group (and [[Looking For Raid]]) system. This is the second cross-server feature Blizzard has added to the game, after Battlegrounds. Cross-server features are generally used to help users on low-population realms find groups, which was previously nearly impossible any time other than peak hours.
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===Patch changes===
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*{{Patch 3.3.3|note=Undocumented change.|comment=Players can now see how long they are in queue while waiting for a group.}}
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*{{Patch 3.3.0|note=Looking for Group has been renamed to Dungeon Finder
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**Supports 5-player instances
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**Designed for PUGs
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**Reward System
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|link=http://www.wow.com/2009/08/22/blizzcon-2009-blizzard-announces-cross-server-instances/
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|comment=Raid queuing was moved to a separate [[Raid Browser]] interface. Group quest queuing was removed entirely.}}
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*{{Patch 3.1.0|note=Class roles (i.e. damage, tanking, healing) have been added to the Looking For Group feature. Class roles will be displayed when sorting through the Looking For More section.}}
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*{{Patch 2.1.0|note=Players will now be able to access the Looking For Group Channel by joining the Looking For Group/Looking for More tool.|comment=You can also specify leadership, and individuals versus groups in the [[Looking For More]] pane|comment=LookingForGroup channel is accessible only when using the interface pane.}}
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*{{Patch 2.0.1|note=A new Looking For Group tool designed to assist players in finding groups for instanced dungeons and quests will now be available. This interface gives players the option to be added to a pool of other players also looking for a group, as a means to expedite the process. In addition, players will also be able to search for additional members in situations where they have a group and are simply looking to find more players. For a complete overview of this new interface, please take a moment and read the information contained on our comprehensive Looking for Group preview. <br/>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/lookingforgroup.html|comment=LookingForGroup channel was removed.}}
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*{{Patch 1.11.2|note=The Looking For Group channel is now defaulted off. Players will need to join the channel to access it. (/join LFG)}}
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*{{Patch 1.9.0|note=In addition, the "Looking for Group" and "Trade" channels have been unified among the corresponding cities, meaning, for example, that you can trade your goods or look for groups in Ironforge while in Stormwind.|comment=Previously, these were not global (cross city) channels.}}
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==See also==
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*[[Looking For Raid]]
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Revision as of 00:25, 2 January 2011

Patch 3

The Dungeon Finder

Dungeon Finder is the Looking for Dungeon system Blizzard has introduced in patch 3.3.0. It is only used for 5-man dungeons, not raids or groups in general for high-level quests. The Dungeon Finder selects players to form a party from all servers in the battlegroup, so there need not be a full group of players on one specific realm.

The first screen players see shows the role selection toggles and the type of dungeon desired. By default, the selection is for a random dungeon. This can be changed via the Type dropdown to such options as Random Lich King Heroic, Random Burning Crusade Dungeon, or Random Classic Dungeon. Running a random dungeon confers additional rewards in the form of emblems and gold.

Note that it is not possible to queue for dungeons outside of the player's level bracket or expansion level; e.g. level 80 players cannot queue for classic or Burning Crusade dungeons.

Selecting a specific dungeon or dungeons can be accomplished by choosing the very first option in the Type dropdown. The UI changes to show a list of dungeons, all of which are selected. To narrow the list, click the checkbox next to the category line to select/deselect all dungeons in that category. Players can also collapse categories of dungeons by clicking the +/- box just to the left of the category checkbox.

Queuing for a specific dungeon example

To tell the UI that you only wish to run Pit of Saron in 5-player Heroic mode:

  • Patch 3.3 LFD step 1.jpg

    Step 1: Choose the "Specific Dungeons" type

  • Patch 3.3 LFD step 2.jpg

    Step 2: Collapse the first category

  • Patch 3.3 LFD step 4.jpg

    Step 3: Clear all visible checkboxes

  • Patch 3.3 LFD step 5.jpg

    Step 4: Reopen desired category

  • Patch 3.3 LFD step 6.jpg

    Step 5: Select desired dungeon(s)

  • Patch 3.3 LFD step 7.jpg

    Step 6: Make a role selection

  • Patch 3.3 LFD step 8.jpg

    Step 7: Find a group!

  • Patch 3.3 LFD in queue.jpg

    Step 8: Wait in the queue

  • Step 9: There's enough people!

    Step 9: There's enough people!

  • Patch 3.3 LFD ready check.jpg

    Step 10: Is everyone ready?

  • Free teleport to the instance if all ready

    Free teleport to the instance if all ready

Looking for more

So the tank left, or a healer disconnected, or a DPS got kicked. How does the party add a replacement member?

  1. Somebody in the group opens the Dungeon Finder frame and answers "yes" on the refill screen
  2. The other party members confirm their roles
  3. The party joins the queue
  4. When a replacement is found, the new member will be teleported to the party leader's current location

Removing a player

You can remove a player from the group via the Vote Kick System.

Leaving a group

When you leave a group you got via the Dungeon Finder you will be on Dungeon Finder cooldown, preventing you from joining another random group for the next 15 Minutes (from the time you were matched with a dungeon). There are the following exceptions:

  • You got kicked from the group
  • The End Boss (or whoever gives the reward for joining a LFD-group) of the Instance has been killed

LookingForGroup channel

In addition to Dungeon Finder, everyone in capital cities automatically joins the LookingForGroup channel. It can be used to manually search for groups instead of, or in addition to, both Dungeon Finder and Looking For Raid.

Rewards

Depending of the type of the dungeon, and on character's level, there are varying rewards:

The Daily item rewards depends on the Dungeon type:

  • For a Random Classic Dungeon and Burning Crusade Normal you receive a Satchel of Helpful Goods.
    • As of Patch 3.3.0, the Burning Crusade Normal rewards appear to be dramatically underleveled, around item level 65 when standard BC rare gear is item level 81-115. This may be fixed in a future patch.
  • For a Random Burning Crusade Heroic Dungeon there is no reward.
  • For the first Random Lich King Normal Dungeon each day you receive 23 Pvecurrency-justice [Justice Points]. For any normal dungeons after that you only get money and XP.
  • For the first Random Lich King Heroic Dungeon each day you receive 23 Pvecurrency-justice [Justice Points]. For each additional Lich King Heroic you do afterwards, you will get 23 Pvecurrency-justice [Justice Points].
  • For the first Random Cataclysm Dungeon each day you receive 70 Pvecurrency-justice [Justice Points].

The Daily money and XP rewards depends on the character level. The following table contains the rewards for each levels first random dungeon of the day, any other runs during the same day will yield approximately half the money and experience:

Level Money XP Level Money XP Level Money XP Level Money XP
15 35s 310 29 70s 470 43 1g 65s 1250 57 1g 80s 1450
16 35s 310 30 70s 470 44 1g 65s 1250 58 1g 80s 1450
17 35s 310 31 70s 470 45 1g 65s 1250 59 6g 20s 1600
18 35s 310 32 70s 470 46 1g 65s 1250 60 6g 20s 1600
19 35s 310 33 70s 470 47 1g 65s 1250 61 6g 20s 1600
20 35s 310 34 1g 30s 825 48 1g 65s 1250 62 6g 20s 1600
21 35s 310 35 1g 30s 825 49 1g 65s 1250 63 6g 20s 1600
22 35s 310 36 1g 30s 825 50 1g 65s 1250 64 6g 20s 1600
23 35s 310 37 1g 30s 825 51 1g 65s 1250 65 3g 10s 1100
24 35s 310 38 1g 30s 825 52 1g 65s 1250 66 3g 10s 1100
25 39 1g 30s 825 53 1g 80s 1450 67 8g 80s 1900
26 70s 470 40 1g 30s 825 54 1g 80s 1450 68 8g 80s 1900
27 70s 470 41 1g 30s 825 55 1g 80s 1450
28 70s 470 42 1g 30s 825 56 1g 80s 1450
Level Money
(TBC Heroic) 		XP
(TBC Heroic) 		Money
(WotLK) 		XP
(WotLK) 		Money
(WotLK Heroic) 		XP
(WotLK Heroic)
69 — — 14g 80s 33100 — —
70 8g 80s 1900 14g 80s 33100 — —
71 8g 80s 1900 14g 80s 33100 — —
72 8g 80s 1900 14g 80s 33100 — —
73 14g 80s 33100 — —
74 — — 14g 80s 33100 — —
75 — — 14g 80s 33100 — —
76 — — — —
77 — — — —
78 — — — —
79 — — — —
80 — — 19g 86s 0 26g 46s 0

Other remarks:

  • For Random Classic Dungeons you must be at least level 15.
  • For Random Burning Crusade Dungeons you must be at least level 59.
  • For Random Normal Wrath of the Lich King Dungeons you must be at least level 69.
  • For Random Heroic Wrath of the Lich King Dungeons you must be at least level 80.
  • To queue up for a Random Dungeon, you must be within the correct level range to run at least two dungeons in a given bracket. For example, you can use the Dungeon Finder to go to Utgarde Keep at level 68, but since this is the only Normal WotLK dungeon available at that level, you cannot queue for a Random WotLK dungeon until you are 69, when The Nexus becomes available.

Dungeon finder instance breakdown

Classic dungeons vary widely in scope, from short romps to 4+ hour marathons. Many of the classic dungeons have been broken up into separate events to allow achievement of the dungeon finder rewards in a comparable amount of time. There are no in-game maps of classic dungeons, so inexperienced adventurers may want to refer to online guides.

WoW Icon update Classic dungeons

This chart may be out of date; new instance levels as of 4.0.3 can be found here: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/1127129847


Name Minimum level Maximum level # Bosses Required boss
Ragefire Chasm 15 21 4 Mob IconSmall Felguard Taragaman the Hungerer
Deadmines 15 25 8 Mob IconSmall Murloc "Captain" Cookie
Wailing Caverns 15 25 8 Mob IconSmall Murloc Mutanus the Devourer
Shadowfang Keep 18 26 5 Mob IconSmall Godfrey Lord Godfrey
Blackfathom Deeps 20 30 8 Mob IconSmall Hydra Aku'mai
Stormwind Stockades 20 30 3 Mob IconSmall Gnoll Hogger
Gnomeregan 24 34 7 Mob IconSmall LeperGnome Male Mekgineer Thermaplugg
Scarlet Monastery - Graveyard 26 36 2 Mob IconSmall SkeletalMage Bloodmage Thalnos
Scarlet Monastery - Library 29 39 2 Mob IconSmall Human Male Arcanist Doan
Maraudon - The Wicked Grotto 30 40 3 Mob IconSmall Satyr Lord Vyletongue
Razorfen Kraul 30 40 6 Mob IconSmall Quilboar Female Charlga Razorflank
Maraudon - Foulspore Cavern 32 42 4 Mob IconSmall Lasher Razorlash
Scarlet Monastery - Armory 32 42 1 Mob IconSmall Human Male Herod
Scarlet Monastery - Cathedral 35 45 3 Mob IconSmall Human Female High Inquisitor Whitemane
Uldaman 35 45 8 Mob IconSmall StoneKeeper Archaedas
Maraudon - Pristine Waters 36 46 4 Mob IconSmall Theradras Princess Theradras
Dire Maul - Warpwood Quarter 36 46 5 Mob IconSmall Satyr Alzzin the Wildshaper
Scholomance 38 48 13 Mob IconSmall Cultist Male Darkmaster Gandling
Dire Maul - Capital Gardens 39 49 5 Mob IconSmall Highborne Male Prince Tortheldrin
Razorfen Downs 40 50 5 Mob IconSmall Lich Male Amnennar the Coldbringer
Dire Maul - Gordok Commons 42 52 7 Mob IconSmall Ogre Male King Gordok
Stratholme - Main Gate 42 52 10 Mob IconSmall Dreadlord Balnazzar
Zul'Farrak 44 54 8 Mob IconSmall SandTroll Male Chief Ukorz Sandscalp
Stratholme - Service Entrance 46 56 7 Mob IconSmall DeathKnight Lord Aurius Rivendare
Blackrock Depths - Detention Block[1] 47 57 1[2] Mob IconSmall Human Female High Interrogator Gerstahn
Sunken Temple 50 60 8 Mob IconSmall DragonGreen Shade of Eranikus
Blackrock Depths - Upper City [1] 51 61 19 Mob IconSmall DarkIron Male Emperor Dagran Thaurissan
Lower Blackrock Spire [3] 55 65 9 Mob IconSmall DragonBlack Overlord Wyrmthalak
Upper Blackrock Spire [3] 55 65 9 Mob IconSmall DragonBlack General Drakkisath
Notes
 
  1. ^ a b The Blizzard UI does not indicate which subsection of BRD your group should complete in order to receive the rewards. You can kill one of the bosses to see if you receive the reward (Gerstahn is easiest), or discover it when someone leaves the group and the UI prompts you to recruit a replacement
  2. ^ 19 possible
  3. ^ a b The Blizzard UI does not indicate which subsection of BRS your group should complete in order to receive the rewards. Don't queue for this if you are in a hurry to get the rewards.

Bc icon Burning Crusade dungeons

Name Minimum level Maximum level # Bosses Required boss
Hellfire Ramparts 57 67 3 Mob IconSmall Doomguard Omor the Unscarred
Blood Furnace 59 68 3 Mob IconSmall FelOrc Male Keli'dan the Breaker
Slave Pens 60 69 3 Mob IconSmall FungalGiant Quagmirran
Underbog 61 70 4 Mob IconSmall SporeWalker The Black Stalker
Mana-Tombs 62 71 3 Mob IconSmall Ethereal Nexus-Prince Shaffar
Auchenai Crypts 63 72 2 Mob IconSmall Draenei Male Exarch Maladaar
The Escape from Durnholde 64 73 3 Mob IconSmall DrakeInfinite Epoch Hunter
Sethekk Halls 65 73 2 Mob IconSmall Arakkoa Talon King Ikiss
Shadow Labyrinth 67 75 4 Mob IconSmall SoundLord Murmur
Shattered Halls 67 75 3 Mob IconSmall Kargath Warchief Kargath Bladefist
Steamvault 67 75 3 Mob IconSmall Naga Male Warlord Kalithresh
The Botanica 67 75 5 Mob IconSmall Ancient Warp Splinter
The Mechanar 67 75 3 Mob IconSmall BloodElf Male Pathaleon the Calculator
The Black Morass 68 75 3 Mob IconSmall DragonInfinite Aeonus
The Arcatraz 68 75 4 Mob IconSmall QirajiProphet Harbinger Skyriss
Magisters' Terrace 68 75 4 Mob IconSmall KaelWretched Kael'thas Sunstrider

All Burning Crusade Heroic-level instances have a level range of 70 to 75, and require the appropriate key to enter (except Magister's Terrace, which is unlocked at the end of a quest chain involving clearing the dungeon on normal difficulty). The keys are purchased from corresponding faction Quartermasters. All have the same completion criteria as the Normal-level instance.

Note that an optional third boss may be invoked in heroic Sethekk Halls, but not in the Normal version. This boss is not required to complete the instance.

A quest chain is required to unlock the Normal-mode Caverns of Time instances of The Escape from Durnholde and The Black Morass.

Wrath-Logo-Small Wrath of the Lich King dungeons

Name Min. level Max. level # Bosses Required encounter
Utgarde Keep 68 80 3 Mob IconSmall Vrykul Male Ingvar the Plunderer
The Nexus 69 80 4[1] Mob IconSmall DragonRed Keristrasza
Azjol-Nerub 70 80 3 Mob IconSmall CryptLord Anub'arak
Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom 71 80 4[1][2] Mob IconSmall FacelessOne Herald Volazj
Drak'Tharon Keep 72 80 4 Mob IconSmall SkeletalWindSerpent The Prophet Tharon'ja
Violet Hold 73 80 3 Mob IconSmall DragonBlue Cyanigosa
Gundrak 74 80 4[1] Mob IconSmall IceTroll Male Gal'darah
Halls of Stone 75 80 4[2] Mob IconSmall IronVrykul Male Sjonnir The Ironshaper
Halls of Lightning 77 80 4 Mob IconSmall Titan Male Loken
Culling of Stratholme 77 80 4[1] Mob IconSmall Dreadlord Mal'Ganis
Oculus 77 80 4 Mob IconSmall DragonBlue Ley-Guardian Eregos
Utgarde Pinnacle 77 80 4 Mob IconSmall Vrykul Male King Ymiron
Trial of the Champion 80 80 3 Mob IconSmall DeathKnight The Black Knight
Forge of Souls 80 80 2 Mob IconSmall Reliquary Devourer of Souls
Pit of Saron 80 80 3 Mob IconSmall DeathKnight Scourgelord Tyrannus
Halls of Reflection 80 80 3 Mob IconSmall LichKing Lich King
Notes
  1. ^ a b c d 5 in Heroic mode
  2. ^ a b 2 minimum

Most heroic dungeons require an average ilvl of 180. The tier 9 and 10 five-man normal dungeons require ilvl 180 while the heroics require ilvl 200 or 219.

Wrath of the Lich King heroic dungeons

All Wrath of the Lich King heroic instances require a minimum level of 80. The Nexus, Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom, Gundrak and Culling of Stratholme each have an optional heroic-only boss.

  • Some instances require a minimum level of gear.
  • WotLK Heroics, beside Trial of the Champion, Pit of Saron, Halls of Reflection and The Forge of Souls unlock with an average item level of 160.
  • Also Trial of the Champion (normal) and The Forge of Souls (normal) unlock with an item level of 160.

Icon Cataclysm 18x18 Cataclysm dungeons

Name Min. level Max. level Req. iLvl # Bosses Required encounter
Throne of the Tides 80 83 226 4 Mob Ozumat
Blackrock Caverns 80 83 226 5 Mob Ascendant Lord Obsidius
Stonecore 82 85 272 4 Mob High Priestess Azil
Vortex Pinnacle 85 ?? 272 3 Mob Asaad
Grim Batol ?? ?? 305 4 Mob Erudax
Lost City of the Tol'vir ?? ?? 305 4 Mob Siamat
Halls of Origination ?? ?? 305 7 Mob Rajh
heroics 85 329

You need to discover entrances to the Cataclysm dungeons in order to be able to queue for them in the Dungeon Finder.

Cataclysm dungeons also have a minimum average item level (ilvl) in order to use the Dungeon Finder. You can get around this restriction if you walk through the instance boundary with your own hand-picked party.

Notes

  • Players may teleport in and out of the dungeon at any time if they are not in combat. They will always appear at the beginning of the dungeon upon returning.
  • The automatic teleport does not work while on a moving boat or zepplin, operating a vehicle, or while dead. Players will have to leave the boat or vehicle, or resurrect and then teleport in.
  • Leaving a dungeon through its ordinary entrance or exit will return the player to wherever they were before, not to the outside of the dungeon
    • The only way to use the Dungeon Finder to facilitate overworld travel is to die and resurrect at a spirit healer.
  • Players may not trade items while in the dungeon, except rare or epic items that dropped in that dungeon and conjured supplies like mage water. This prevents cross-server economic exploitation
    • In Uldaman, the [Gni'kiv Medallion] cannot be traded. In order to form the [Staff of Prehistoria], the [The Shaft of Tsol] must either be looted by the same player who took the medallion, or it must be given to that player.
    • The Mechanar also has optional content obtained by combining particular drops. If everyone loots blindly, it is likely that each part will go to a different player, preventing them from being combined. The only workaround is to have everyone except a designated person avoid looting these items.
  • If Ley-Guardian Eregos is defeated when The Oculus (heroic) was chosen randomly, the player will be be given a [Cache of the Ley-Guardian] from the Cache of Eregos. If the Oculus was chosen specifically (presumably by that player), this extra reward is not given.

History

At the launch of the game, there was only the LookingForGroup chat channel. This channel was available in all zones, but it was not a linked global channel. This was problematic since zones of the same level range are spread out throughout Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor. At this time, many players relied on their guild, friend's list, or even whisper to find groups. Otherwise, they would travel to Orgrimmar or Ironforge respectively, find a group, then travel back out to the site of the dungeon, making dungeons far away from these cities very unpopular. As a result, warlocks were also very popular at this time, as they played an important role in forming groups. Blizzard eventually added a queuing system related to the Meeting Stones in front of the instances, but it was rarely used, and was generally a failed feature. In Patch 1.9, the LookingForGroup channel became global, although it was restricted to the major cities.

The LFG panel as of patch 3.1 as seen by a Tauren druid.

With the release of the Burning Crusade expansion and Patch 2.0.1 came the release of the new Looking For Group interface pane as well as the conversion of Meeting Stones from a queuing system to a summoning mechanism. At this time, the LookingForGroup channel was completely removed, since the interface was intended to replace it. Instead, players began to use the Trade channel for LFG, guild recruitment, and general global chat. Blizzard responded by hotfixing a rate limit of so many messages per minute. However, this was eventually lifted, and Trade channel continues to be a mixture of trade and other uses even today. After much community feedback, in Patch 2.1.0, the LookingForGroup channel was restored, although it was only available while actively using the Interface Tool.

In Patch 3.1.0, after the release of Wrath of the Lich King, the Looking For Group panel was improved to include the role which your currently logged character is able to fulfill (tank, damage, or healer), specify leadership, and identifying groups or individuals via the Looking for More pane.

First announced at BlizzCon 2009, Patch 3.3.0 saw a new cross-server Looking For Group (and Looking For Raid) system. This is the second cross-server feature Blizzard has added to the game, after Battlegrounds. Cross-server features are generally used to help users on low-population realms find groups, which was previously nearly impossible any time other than peak hours.

Patch changes

  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.3.3 (2010-03-23): Undocumented change.
    Players can now see how long they are in queue while waiting for a group.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.3.0 (2009-12-08): Looking for Group has been renamed to Dungeon Finder
    • Supports 5-player instances
    • Designed for PUGs
    • Reward System (Source)
    Raid queuing was moved to a separate Raid Browser interface. Group quest queuing was removed entirely.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Class roles (i.e. damage, tanking, healing) have been added to the Looking For Group feature. Class roles will be displayed when sorting through the Looking For More section.
  • Bc icon Patch 2.1.0 (2007-05-22): Players will now be able to access the Looking For Group Channel by joining the Looking For Group/Looking for More tool.
    LookingForGroup channel is accessible only when using the interface pane.
  • Bc icon Patch 2.0.1 (2006-12-05): A new Looking For Group tool designed to assist players in finding groups for instanced dungeons and quests will now be available. This interface gives players the option to be added to a pool of other players also looking for a group, as a means to expedite the process. In addition, players will also be able to search for additional members in situations where they have a group and are simply looking to find more players. For a complete overview of this new interface, please take a moment and read the information contained on our comprehensive Looking for Group preview.
    http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/lookingforgroup.html
    LookingForGroup channel was removed.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.11.2 (2006-07-11): The Looking For Group channel is now defaulted off. Players will need to join the channel to access it. (/join LFG)
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.9.0 (2006-01-03): In addition, the "Looking for Group" and "Trade" channels have been unified among the corresponding cities, meaning, for example, that you can trade your goods or look for groups in Ironforge while in Stormwind.
    Previously, these were not global (cross city) channels.

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