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{{infobox instance
==Characters==
 
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|name=The Blackrock Depths
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|aka=BRD
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|ss=Blackrock Depths loading screen.jpg
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|caption=Blackrock Depths loading graphic
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|loc=[[The Masonary]], [[Blackrock Mountain]]
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|race={{Race|Dark Iron Dwarf }}<br />{{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} [[Fire elemental]]<br />{{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} [[Flamewaker]]
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|boss=[[Dagran Thaurissan|Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]]
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|government=Military Dictatorship
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|type=
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|level=Detention Block: 47-57<br>Upper City: 51-61
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|players=5
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|key={{Loot|common|Shadowforge Key}}
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|bosses={{Blackrock Depths}}
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}}
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[[File:Blackrock Depths bosses.jpg|thumb|350px|Blackrock Depths bosses]]
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'''Blackrock Depths''' (aka Blackrock Deeps) is the deepest part of [[Blackrock Mountain]], ruled by the [[Dark Iron dwarf|Dark Iron dwarves]] who are led by [[Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]]. Several minions of the Firelord [[Ragnaros]] also make their home in these lava-lined depths. Blackrock Depths is currently the largest 5-man instance in the game, and is likely to remain so, making it a true wonder of the World of Warcraft. The average time to complete the entire instance is 4–6 hours due to its complexity: a large amount of mobs and bosses, several scripts, and many quests. The enemy level range is 48-56, and the minimum level requirement to enter is level 40.
   
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Although the minimum requirement is level 40, it generally isn't a good idea to enter BRD before around level 53, since a player's pull circle will likely be too wide for the mobs within the instance.
[[Galakrond]]:
 
   
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The Anvilrage Military are not to be underestimated either, particularly the Officers (who have Divine Shield) and the Medics who can heal their troops. Even for a lesser-geared level 70, they can be dangerous in large groups.
[83] {{ClassIcon|Death Knight}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} Dknvd
 
   
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BRD is not visited as often these days as it used to be, since most players choose to level to 58 as fast as possible, and then go to [[Outland]]. The rewards for Outland's initial quests also render any of BRD's gear obsolete, so the drops here are probably only going to be of interest to level 49 twinks. Farming for [[Fiery Weapon]] enchanting recipe may still be useful, since it is commonly used with low level twinks.
[80] {{ClassIcon|Paladin}} {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} Nvvdd
 
   
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In Wrath of the Lich King, Blackrock Depths has attracted more interest, mainly because of the instance clearing achievement. Also, the schematic for [[Field Repair Bot 74A]] is wanted, since the famous 4th generation repair bot [[Jeeves]] requires 2 of them. Because there are very few people who have played World Of Warcraft before Burning Crusade, this schematic is rare. Even fewer even know where to get it, and finally, almost all players have changed their engineering professions, thus making engineers who can create the bot extremely rare.
[80] {{ClassIcon|Hunter}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male}} Nvdthehunter
 
   
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The instance is also almost entirely soloable (for Rogues or Hunters, at least, and probably most melee classes) by about tier 5 (level 70), although it is not economically efficient to do so. Although there is money to be made here (especially for miners), the sheer size of the instance and the comparatively low level of the mobs mean that there are better instances for farming (notably [[Scholomance]]).
[27] {{ClassIcon|Mage}} {{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male}} Arcanenvd
 
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For level 80, this instance is easily soloable. Fire mages may still have harder time than Warriors with [[Bladestorm]], for example.
   
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Although it is not especially profitable, BRD (and the rest of the Blackrock Mountain complex) is well worth at least one visit. These instances represented the original game's endgame content, and were made with a high level of quality.
[1] {{ClassIcon|Druid}} {{RaceIcon|Worgen|Male}} Wíthkíttèns (Reserved for Cataclysm)
 
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==History==
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{{wow-dungeons}}
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:''Once the capital city of the [[Dark Iron]] dwarves, this volcanic labyrinth now serves as the seat of power for [[Ragnaros]] the [[Firelord]]. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable [[golem]]s to aid him in conquering the whole of [[Blackrock Mountain]]. Obsessed with defeating [[Nefarian]] and his draconic minions, Ragnaros will go to any extreme to achieve final victory.''
   
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Also known as the Blackrock Deeps<ref name="Lands of Conflict 42">''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 42</ref>
[1] {{ClassIcon|Druid}} {{RaceIcon|Troll|Male}} Rerolltroll (Reserved for Cataclysm)
 
   
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== Geography ==
[1] {{ClassIcon|Shaman}} {{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male}} Kegñtotem (Reserved for Cataclysm)
 
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===Location===
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Blackrock Depths is located at the bottom of Blackrock Mountain. To reach it, you will need to cross the chain to the central island, then follow the path downward to a ledge just above the lava. Follow the ledge into a through the quarry to find the intance portal.
   
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===Maps and subregions===
[1] {{ClassIcon|Priest}} {{RaceIcon|Draenei|Male}} Shádówdemîse (Reserved for Cataclysm)
 
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{{main|Blackrock Depths regions}}
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<gallery>
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File:WorldMap-BlackrockDepths1.jpg|The prison
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File:WorldMap-BlackrockDepths2.jpg|The upper city
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File:BRDFlowchartMap.jpg|A flow chart of Blackrock Depths.
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</gallery>
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{| class="darktable"
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| [[The Black Vault]] • [[Chamber of Enchantment]] • [[Dark Iron Highway]] • [[Detention Block]] • [[The Domicile]] • [[East Garrison]] • [[The Grim Guzzler]] • [[Hall of Crafting]] • [[Halls of the Law]] • [[The Imperial Seat]] • [[The Iron Hall]] • [[The Lyceum]] • [[The Manufactory]] • [[The Molten Bridge]] • [[Mold Foundry]] • [[Ring of the Law]] • [[Shadowforge City]] • [[Shrine of Thaurissan]] • [[Summoners' Tomb]] • [[West Garrison]]
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|}
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{{clrl}}
   
==Dknvd==
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==Quests==
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{{main|Blackrock Depths Quests}}
{{User Alliance}}
 
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{{User level|80}}
 
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==Dungeon Finder Tips==
{{User Celestial Steed}}
 
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If you encounter BRD when you enter it through the Dungeon Finder, you can be dropped into 2 parts: The Lower City and the Upper City. There is no way of knowing which you have entered but killing the endbosses of the parts.
{{User Server|Galakrond|US}}
 
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{{User Aldor}}
 
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For those who don't know how to get to BRD or need to retrieve their corpses, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J8C2LP2aQ8 for a video on how to get to the instance.
{{User DPS}}
 
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{{User Dual Spec}}
 
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===Lower City===
{{User Profession|Blacksmithing|Engineering}}
 
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To complete the Lower City, you go straight forward into the cellblocks, and take to the right and kill High Interrogator Gerstahn. She is the Boss who drops the Satchel. This Part is normally done while still at lower levels.
{{User exalted|humans}}
 
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{{User exalted|dwarves}}
 
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===Upper City===
{{User exalted|gnomes}}
 
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To complete the Upper City, you have to kill the Emperor.
{{User exalted|nightelves}}
 
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{{User exalted|draenei}}
 
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If you have already killed High Interrogator Gerstahn, you will not get the Satches on killing the Emperor. You will instead get it by mail. There have been no reports as to what happens to the bonus XP you are supposed to get.
{{User exalted|Argent Crusade}}
 
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{{User exalted|Knights of the Ebon Blade}}
 
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Tip: If your group consists of mostly lvl 52+ chars and Upper City is yellow, while Lower City is green - go for the Emperor without killing High Interrogator Gerstahn.
{{User exalted|Kirin Tor}}
 
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{{User exalted|Wyrmrest Accord}}
 
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== Dungeon Denizens ==
{{User exalted|Ashen Verdict}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Bat|Small}} [[Bat]]s
{{User exalted|Alliance Vanguard}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Beetle|Small}} [[Beetle]]s
{{User exalted|Oracles}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male|Small}} [[Centaur]] (one, [[Malgen Longspear]])
{{User exalted|Argent Dawn}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend|Small}} [[Crypt fiend]] (one, [[Anub'shiah]])
{{User exalted|Netherwing}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Darkhound|Small}} [[Darkhound]]s
{{User Motorcycle|alliance}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Female|Small}} [[Dark Irons]]
{{User Raid}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} [[Dire troll]] (one, [[Grizzle]])
{{User MC}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Female|Small}} [[Dwarves]]
{{User BWL}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} [[Fire elemental]]s
{{User ZG}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} [[Flamewaker]] (one, [[Ambassador Flamelash]])
{{User AQT}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Undead|Female|Small}} [[Forsaken]] (one, [[Volida]])
{{User AQR}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Ghost|Small}} [[Ghost]]s
{{User ZA}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Gnoll|Small}} [[Gnoll]]s (three, [[Rotfang]], [[Griz Gutshank|Slobbermouth]], and [[Griz Gutshank|Snaggletooth]])
{{User BT}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Female|Small}} [[Gnome]]s
{{User Gruul}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Female|Small}} [[Goblin]]s
{{User Karazhan}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} [[Golem]]s
{{User TempestKeep}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Female|Small}} [[Human]]s
{{User Magtheridon}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Hyena|Small}} [[Hyena]] (one, [[Gnashjaw]])
{{User CoTHyjal}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Lava|Small}} [[Lava elemental]] (one, [[Lord Roccor]])
{{User Sunwell}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|LeperGnome|Male|Small}} [[Leper gnome]] (one, [[Plugger Spazzring]])
{{User Malygos10}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant|Small}} [[Molten giant]] (two, [[Bael'Gar]] and [[Magmus]])
{{User OS10}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male|Small}} [[Ogre]] (one, [[Ograbisi]])
{{User Ulduar10|12/13}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Ogre Mage|Small}} [[Ogre mage]] (one, [[Ok'thor the Breaker]])
{{User Naxx10|10/15}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Oozeling|Small}} [[Oozeling]]s
{{User Onyxia}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Orc|Female|Small}} [[Orc]]s
{{User TOC10}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Quilboar|Female|Small}} [[Quilboar]] (one, [[Snokh Blackspine]])
{{User TOC25}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Scorpid|Small}} [[Scorpid]]s
{{User ICC10|11/12}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Skeleton|Small}} [[Skeleton]]s
{{User ICC25|9/12}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Spider|Small}} [[Spider]]s
{{User title|Champion of the Frozen Wastes}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Succubus|Small}} [[Succubus]] (one, [[Mistress Nagmara]])
{{User title|Merrymaker}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Female|Small}} [[Tauren]]
{{User title|Pilgrim}}
 
  +
* {{RaceIconExt|ThunderLizard|Small}} [[Thunder lizard]]s
{{User title|Elder}}
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Troll|Male|Small}} [[Troll]] (one, [[Va'jashni]])
{{User title|Love Fool}}
 
  +
* {{RaceIcon|Wildhammer|Male|Small}} [[Wildhammer dwarf]] (one, [[Dughal Stormwing]])
{{User title|Noble}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Worgen|Small}} [[Worgen]] (one, [[Eviscerator]])
{{User title|Patron}}
 
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* {{RaceIconExt|Worm|Small}} [[Worm]]s
{{User title|Flame Warden}}
 
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{{User title|Hallowed}}
 
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===Encounters===
{{User title|Jenkins}}
 
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{| class="darktable"
{{User title|Argent Champion}}
 
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|-
{{User title|Ironforge}}
 
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! Bosses || Monsters
{{User title|Stormwind}}
 
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|- valign=top
{{User title|Gnomeregan}}
 
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|
{{User title|Darnassus}}
 
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* '''Detention Block
{{User title|Exodar}}
 
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**{{RaceIconExt|Human_Female|Small}} {{NPC||High Interrogator Gerstahn}}
{{User BFKodo}}
 
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|
{{User WantFurbolg}}
 
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* {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}}
{{User WantOgre}}
 
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* {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}}
{{User WantMurloc}}
 
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* {{NPC||Anvilrage Overseer}}
{{User WantHighelf}}
 
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* {{NPC||Anvilrage Warden}}
{{User WantPandaren}}
 
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* {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}}
{{User SurvivedBC}}
 
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* {{NPC||Bloodhound}}
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* {{NPC||Twilight's Hammer Torturer}}
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|- valign=top class="alt"
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|
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* '''Halls of the Law
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**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Houndmaster Grebmar}}
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**{{RaceIconExt|Lava|Small}} {{NPC||Lord Roccor}}
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|
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* {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}}
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* {{NPC||Bloodhound}}
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* {{NPC||Fireguard (mob)}}
  +
|- valign=top
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|
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* '''Ring of the Law
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**{{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend|Small}} {{NPC||Anub'shiah}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Zimrel}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Worgen|Small}} {{NPC||Eviscerator}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Orc_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Gorosh the Dervish}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} {{NPC||Grizzle}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Spider|Small}} {{NPC||Hedrum the Creeper}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Ogre_Mage|Small}} {{NPC||Ok'thor the Breaker}}
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**{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Theldren}} (summoned)
  +
**{{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Malgen Longspear}} (summoned)
  +
**{{RaceIcon|Quilboar|Female|Small}} {{NPC||Snokh Blackspine}} (summoned)
  +
**{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Lefty}} (summoned)
  +
**{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Korv}} (summoned)
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Gnoll|Small}} {{NPC||Rotfang}} (summoned)
  +
**{{RaceIcon|Undead|Female|Small}} {{NPC||Volida}} (summoned)
  +
**{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Va'jashni}} (summoned)
  +
**{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Rezznik}} (summoned)
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|
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* {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}}
  +
* {{NPC||Arena Spectator}}
  +
* {{NPC||Burrowing Thundersnout}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Citizen}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Senator}}
  +
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
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* '''East Garrison
  +
|
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* {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}}
  +
* {{NPC||Fireguard (mob)}}
  +
|- valign=top
  +
|
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* '''Shrine of Thaurissan
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Tauren_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Pyromancer Loregrain}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}}
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}}
  +
* {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}}
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
  +
* '''Shadowforge City
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} {{NPC||Lord Incendius}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Marshal}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}}
  +
* {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}}
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}}
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}}
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Dragoon}}
  +
* {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Citizen}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}}
  +
* {{NPC||Weapon Technician}}
  +
|- valign=top
  +
|
  +
* '''The Domicile
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Pelver}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}}
  +
* {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}}
  +
* {{NPC||Bloodhound Mastiff}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}}
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
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* '''The Black Vault
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Bethek}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Darkhound|Small}} {{NPC||Verek}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Warder Stilgiss}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Watchman Doomgrip}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}}
  +
|- valign=top
  +
|
  +
* '''Hall of Crafting
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Uggel}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Fineous Darkvire}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}}
  +
* {{NPC||Warbringer Construct}}
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
  +
* '''Dark Iron Highway
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant|Small}} {{NPC||Bael'Gar}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}}
  +
* {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}}
  +
* {{NPC||Bloodhound}}
  +
|- valign=top
  +
|
  +
* '''West Garrison
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Ofgut}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||General Angerforge}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Marshal}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}}
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Reservist}}
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Dragoon}}
  +
* {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}}
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
  +
* '''The Manufactory
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Golem Lord Argelmach}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}}
  +
* {{NPC||Ragereaver Golem}}
  +
* {{NPC||Weapon Technician}}
  +
* {{NPC||Wrath Hammer Construct}}
  +
|- valign=top
  +
|
  +
* '''The Grim Guzzler
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Coren Direbrew}} ([[Brewfest]] only)
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Vorfalk}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Hurley Blackbreath}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} {{NPC||Phalanx}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|LeperGnome_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Plugger Spazzring}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Goblin_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Ribbly Screwspigot}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Blackbreath Crony}}
  +
* {{NPC||Dark Iron Brewer}}
  +
* {{NPC||Grim Patron}}
  +
* {{NPC||Guzzling Patron}}
  +
* {{NPC||Hammered Patron}}
  +
* {{NPC||Ribbly's Crony}}
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
  +
* '''Chamber of Enchantment
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} {{NPC||Ambassador Flamelash}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Burning Spirit}}
  +
|- valign=top
  +
|
  +
* '''Mold Foundry
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} {{NPC||Panzor the Invincible}} (Rare)
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}}
  +
* {{NPC||Molten War Golem}}
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
  +
* '''Summoners' Tomb
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Anger'rel}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Doom'rel}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dope'rel}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Gloom'rel}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Female|Small}} {{NPC||Hate'rel}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Female|Small}} {{NPC||Seeth'rel}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Vile'rel}}
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Voidwalker Minion}}
  +
|- valign=top
  +
|
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* '''The Molten Bridge
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}}
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
  +
* '''The Lyceum
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Reservist}}
  +
* {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Flame Keeper}}
  +
|- valign=top
  +
|
  +
* '''The Iron Hall
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant|Small}} {{NPC||Magmus}}
  +
|
  +
|- valign=top class="alt"
  +
|
  +
* '''The Imperial Seat
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Emperor Dagran Thaurissan}}
  +
**{{RaceIconExt|Dwarf_Female|Small}} {{NPC||Princess Moira Bronzebeard}} (or {{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Female|Small}} {{NPC||High Priestess of Thaurissan}})
  +
|
  +
* {{NPC||Anvilrage Captain}}
  +
* {{NPC||Doomforge Dragoon}}
  +
* {{NPC||Shadowforge Senator}}
  +
* {{NPC||Twilight's Hammer Ambassador}}
  +
|- valign=top
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|}
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==Mobs==
  +
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=== Minor NPCs ===
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The depths are inhabited by [[Dark Iron Dwarves]], their demonic [[bloodhound]] pets, their [[golem]] protectors, and their fire elemental allies. There is also a contingent of [[Twilight's Hammer]] ambassadors inside the city and the detention block area.
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The dwarves in the Depths consist primarily of warrior and priest types. Outside the Shadowforge City, the dwarves are all elite. Inside the city, one can find groups of one or two elite dwarves or Twilight cultists surrounded by a cadre of non-elite citizens. Some other humanoid races appear in the city and in the Ring of Law.
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The demonic bloodhounds in the Depths are renowned for their ability to sniff out stealthed rogues and druids. They will sometimes be grouped into their own pack, and sometimes included in a group with humanoid allies. All of the dogs are non-elite, but their damage capability in large numbers is not to be underestimated.
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The golems and fire elementals in the Depths generally fit the stereotypes of their races. The golems are strong and well-armored melee attackers, though some exceptional specimens have the ability to release area-of-effect fire spells. The fire elementals cause large amounts of fire damage with melee attacks and ranged fire spells.
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*[[Anvilrage Medic]]: casts [[Heal]], [[Prayer of Healing]], [[Mind Blast]], [[Power Word: Fortitude]]
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*[[Anvilrage Officer]]: casts [[Holy Light (paladin ability)|Holy Light]], [[Divine Shield]], [http://thottbot.com/s18103 Backhand], [[Battle Shout]], [[Shoot]]
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*[[Anvilrage Marshal]]: casts Holy Strike (deals holy damage on next melee strike), [[Devotion Aura]], Holy Light
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*[[Anvilrage Overseer]]: casts Strike, [http://www.thottbot.com/s13589 Haste Aura]
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*[[Anvilrage Warden]]: casts [[Shield Bash]], [http://thottbot.com/s15609 Hooked Net]
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*[[Anvilrage Soldier]]: casts [[Hamstring]], [[Cleave]]
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*[[Anvilrage Footman]]: casts Dual Wield (passive), [[Kick]], Strike (deals extra damage on the next melee strike)
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*[[Anvilrage Guardsman]]: [[Disarm]], [[Shield Block]], [[Sunder Armor]]
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*[[Anvilrage Reservist]]: casts Shoot and [[Sunder Armor]]
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*[[Anvilrage Captain]]: casts [[Mortal Strike]]
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*[[Twilight Emissary]]: casts [[Arcane Explosion]] (1.5 sec cast), [[Frostbolt]], [[Fireball]], Arcane Bolt (direct damage arcane spell), [[Frost Nova]], Fury of Ragnaros (increases target's spell damage by 25 for 30 mins) <This mob has a combination of the above spells at random.>
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*[[Twilight's Hammer Ambassador]]: casts [[Curse of Weakness]], [[Earth Shock]], [[Flame Shock]], [[Frost Armor]], Flame Shield (surrounds the caster in flames, dealing fire damage to nearby targets every three secs for 30 secs)
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*[[Twilight Bodyguard]]: casts [[Cleave]], Pummel (Deals physical damage and interrupts spells for 5 secs.), Fist of Ragnaros (Stuns the target for 4 secs.)
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*[[Twilight's Hammer Torturer]]: casts [[Shadow Word: Pain]], Wracking Pains ([[Curse]] debuff, periodically stuns the target. Stuns lasts 5 secs)
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*[[Twilight's Hammer Executioner]]: casts [[Cleave]]
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*[[Shadowforge Citizen]]: casts Shoot and [[Shadowbolt]]
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*[[Shadowforge Senator]]: casts Shoot, [[Shadowbolt]], [[Fireball]], [[Holy Smite]], [[Frost Nova]], [[Slow]], [[Curse of Agony]] (55-60 shadow damage every three secs for 24 secs), Flame Shield (surrounds the caster in flames, dealing fire damage to nearby targets every three secs for 30 secs)
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*[[Shadowforge Peasant]]: casts Fury of Ragnaros (increases target's spell damage by 25 for 30 mins), [[Fireball]], Shoot, [[Heal]], Strike (Normal damage plus extra damage to the target.), Throw Dynamite (Deals fire damage to all enemies in a selected area.) (This mob has a random combination of the spells above.)
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*[[Doomforge Dragoon]]: casts Shoot, Exploding Shot (deals fire damage to the target and other people around the target), [[Cleave]]
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*[[Doomforge Craftsman]]: casts Shoot, Rebuild (heals the target golem for 100 damage per sec for 10 secs), Bomb ([[AoE]] fire damage on a target area), Throw Wrench (1.5 sec cast, physical damage ranged attack)
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*[[Doomforge Arcanasmith]]: Arcane Bolt (direct damage arcane spell), [[Arcane Explosion]].
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*[[Weapon Technician]]: Frost Shot (movement slowed by 30%),[[Multi-Shot]], Shoot
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;Fire Elementals
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*[[Fireguard (mob)|Fireguard]]: casts [[Fireball]]
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*[[Blazing Fireguard]]: casts [[Scorch]] ,[[Fire Blast]] and [[Immolate]]
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*[[Fireguard Destroyer]]: casts Fireball Volley (AoE spell)
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;Golems
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*[[Ragereaver Golem]]: casts Uppercut (knocks the target into the air), Flurry (increases the caster's attack speed) and Enrage (increases caster's attack power.)
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*[[Molten War Golem]]: casts [[Fire Blast]], [[Immolate]] and Flame Shield (passive spell, deals additional fire damage to targets that hit it)
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*[[Wrath Hammer Construct]]: casts Flame Cannon (direct-damage fire spell)
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*[[Warbringer Construct]]:
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*[[Bloodhound]]: casts [[Rend]], Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47)), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra)
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*[[Bloodhound Mastiff]]: casts [[Rend]],Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47), Blood Leech (deals damage to the target and heals the caster for 3 times the damage), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra)
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*Non-elite creatures such as [[ooze]]s, [[bat]]s, [[worm]]s, or [[scorpid]]s.
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*Elite mini-bosses such as [[Anub'shiah]] (a [[crypt fiend]]), [[Eviscerator]] (a [[worgen]]), [[Gorosh the Dervish]] (an [[orc]]), [[Grizzle]] (a [[dire troll]]), [[Hedrum the Creeper]] (a [[spider]]), and [[Ok'thor the Breaker]] (a two-headed [[ogre]]).
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===Common bosses===
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*[[High Interrogator Gerstahn]] is in the center of the Detention Block.
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*[[Bael'Gar]] is found at the western end of the Dark Iron Highway.
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*[[Lord Roccor]] appears in the open area adjacent to the Detention Block. (Rare-spawn boss prior to [[patch 1.10.0]])
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*[[Houndmaster Grebmar]] hangs out with his dogs underneath the arena.
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*[[Pyromancer Loregrain]] near F.F.F.'s statue. (Rare-spawn boss prior to [[patch 1.10.0]])
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*[[Lord Incendius]] guards the Black Anvil, at the eastern end of the Dark Iron Highway.
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*[[Warder Stilgiss]] guards the Black Vault with his [[darkhound]] [[Verek]] .
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*[[Fineous Darkvire]] wanders the Halls of Crafting.
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*[[General Angerforge]] can be found down some stairs to the south of the Manufactory.
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*[[Golem Lord Argelmach]] is found in the Manufactory.
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*[[Hurley Blackbreath]], [[Ribbly Screwspigot]], [[Phalanx]], and [[Plugger Spazzring]] are found in the Grim Guzzler.
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*[[Ambassador Flamelash]] resides alone in the Chamber of Enchantment.
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*[[The Seven]] ghosts are found in the Summoners' Tomb. The individual ghosts are: [[Anger'rel]], [[Hate'rel]], [[Dope'rel]], [[Seeth'rel]], [[Vile'rel]], [[Gloom'rel]], and [[Doom'rel]]
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*[[Magmus]] can be found in the Iron Hall.
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*[[Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]] and [[Princess Moira Bronzebeard]] can be found in the Emperor's Seat.
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===Rare bosses===
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These characters are just as tough as the common bosses, but do not appear in every trip to this instance.
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*Once the event in the Ring of Law is activated, it will spawn one wave of non-elite monsters and then one of these mini-bosses:
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**[[Anub'shiah]]
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**[[Eviscerator]]
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**[[Gorosh the Dervish]]
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**[[Grizzle]]
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**[[Hedrum the Creeper]]
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**[[Ok'thor the Breaker]]
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*[[Panzor the Invincible]] sometimes appears in the Mold Foundry.
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*[[Coren Direbrew]], a level 73 elite that is part of a [[Brewfest]] daily quest.
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===Neutral NPCs===
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*[[Plugger Spazzring]], found in the Grim Guzzler, has a few interesting items to sell. The grim patrons are neutral once you enter the Grim Guzzler, however they can become enemies.
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===Friendly NPCs===
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*[[Mistress Nagmara]], found in the Grim Guzzler, has a single quest available to both Alliance and Horde.
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*[[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]], also in the Grim Guzzler, has a number of repeatable quests available at level 60 which can increase your faction rating with the [[Thorium Brotherhood]]. As your rating increases, he will also serve as a shopkeeper to sell a small selection of high-level [[alchemy]], [[blacksmithing]], [[enchanting]], [[leatherworking]], and [[tailoring]] recipes.
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*[[Kharan Mighthammer]] is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an intermediate quest target/quest giver in the Alliance quest chain which rewards you for killing Emperor Thaurissian.
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*[[Marshal Windsor]] is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an NPC/quest giver in the Alliance quest chains for Onyxia attunement.
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*[[Commander Gor'shak]] is also imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is a quest target/giver for the Horde quest chain involving killing Emperor Thaurissian.
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==Other details==
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===Dark Iron===
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Blackrock Depths is one of the two places where [[Dark Iron]] ore can be mined reliably, the other location being [[Molten Core]]. Since patch [[1.7]], dark iron ore nodes have begun to appear rarely in the [[Burning Steppes]] and the [[Searing Gorge]]. Blackrock Depths is also the location of the Black Forge and the Black Anvil. The Black Forge is the only place where dark iron ore can be smelted into bars. The [[Black Anvil]] is required for most crafting recipes that require dark iron bars. As such, a run in BRD is essential to almost any [[blacksmithing]] or [[engineering]] work which uses that rare metal.
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===Blacksmithing===
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Scattered around Blackrock Depths are [http://thottbot.com/?n=101610 Blacksmithing Plans] which appear as scrolls that can be clicked on with a gear icon. Only a high level Blacksmith should click on these plans, if anyone without high level blacksmithing attempts to use them ''the plans will be destroyed''. Opening the scroll will give you one of the following BoP plans:
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* Plans: [[Dark Iron Mail]]
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* Plans: [[Dark Iron Shoulders]]
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As mentioned, anyone can click on the [http://thottbot.com/?n=101610 Blacksmithing Plans] but without the proper skill you will destroy the plans. Also, the plans within are BoP so you may want to roll before using them if you have multiple smiths.
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Places to find different plans:
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* Beside [[Golem Lord Argelmach]] in a room inside the manufactory
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* In the manufactory on a bench on the right
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* In the room before the 7 ghosts, beside the stairs
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* Near [[General Angerforge]] on a table
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* On a wall shelf in the northwest corner of the East Garrison area's upper level
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===Engineering===
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Several engineering schematics are available only in the Depths.
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* Schematic: [[Field Repair Bot 74A]]: appears as a scroll on the ground near Golem Lord Argelmach.
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* Schematic: [[World Enlarger]]: drops from the weapon technicians in the Manufactory.
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* Schematic: [[Gnomish Alarm-O-Bot]]: drops from the weapon technicians in the Manufactory.
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* Schematic: [[Dark Iron Rifle]]: drops from the doomforge craftsmen in the Manufactory.
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* Schematic: [[Goblin Jumper Cables XL]]: drops from Plugger Spazzring.
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== Loot ==
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See [[Blackrock Depths loot]].
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== Patch changes ==
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* {{Patch 2.4.3|note=The [[Grim Guzzler]] underwent minor renovations and now houses several new NPCs and vendored items.}}
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* {{Patch 1.10.0|note=Blackrock Depths now allows a maximum of five players.}}
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* {{Patch 1.4.0|note=There is a new load screen for Blackrock Depths.}}
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* {{Patch 1.3.0|note=
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**The doors to the Lyceum will now re-open after Magmus has been killed.
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==References==
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* [http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/zone.html?wzone=53;mid=1184006356200002059;page=1#m1184006356200002059 Allakhazam's guide] to Blackrock Depths
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* [http://www.ajs.com/ajswiki/3-Man_Guide_to_Blackrock_Depths A guide to 3-manning BRD] with mid-50s characters
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Revision as of 18:50, 14 January 2011

The Blackrock Depths
BRD
Blackrock Depths loading screen
Blackrock Depths loading graphic
Location The Masonary, Blackrock Mountain
Government Military Dictatorship
Race(s) Dark Iron dwarfDark Iron dwarf Dark Iron dwarf
File:IconSmall Fire Small.gif Fire elemental
File:IconSmall Flamewaker Small.gif Flamewaker
End boss Emperor Dagran Thaurissan
Advised level Detention Block: 47-57
Upper City: 51-61
Player limit 5
Key [Shadowforge Key]
Bosses
Detention Block

High Interrogator Gerstahn

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Halls of the Law

Lord Roccor
Houndmaster Grebmar

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Ring of Law (Arena)

Anub'shiah
Eviscerator
Gorosh the Dervish
Grizzle
Hedrum the Creeper
Ok'thor the Breaker
Theldren & Company

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Outer Blackrock Depths

Pyromancer Loregrain
Warder Stilgiss & Verek
Watchman Doomgrip
Fineous Darkvire
Lord Incendius
Bael'Gar
General Angerforge
Golem Lord Argelmach

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Grim Guzzler

Ribbly Screwspigot
Hurley Blackbreath
Phalanx
Plugger Spazzring
Coren Direbrew (Brewfest, summoned)

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Inner Blackrock Depths

Ambassador Flamelash
Panzor the Invincible
The Seven
Magmus
High Priestess of Thaurissan
Princess Moira Bronzebeard
Emperor Dagran Thaurissan

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Blackrock Depths bosses

Blackrock Depths bosses

Blackrock Depths (aka Blackrock Deeps) is the deepest part of Blackrock Mountain, ruled by the Dark Iron dwarves who are led by Emperor Dagran Thaurissan. Several minions of the Firelord Ragnaros also make their home in these lava-lined depths. Blackrock Depths is currently the largest 5-man instance in the game, and is likely to remain so, making it a true wonder of the World of Warcraft. The average time to complete the entire instance is 4–6 hours due to its complexity: a large amount of mobs and bosses, several scripts, and many quests. The enemy level range is 48-56, and the minimum level requirement to enter is level 40.

Although the minimum requirement is level 40, it generally isn't a good idea to enter BRD before around level 53, since a player's pull circle will likely be too wide for the mobs within the instance.

The Anvilrage Military are not to be underestimated either, particularly the Officers (who have Divine Shield) and the Medics who can heal their troops. Even for a lesser-geared level 70, they can be dangerous in large groups.

BRD is not visited as often these days as it used to be, since most players choose to level to 58 as fast as possible, and then go to Outland. The rewards for Outland's initial quests also render any of BRD's gear obsolete, so the drops here are probably only going to be of interest to level 49 twinks. Farming for Spell holy greaterheal [Fiery Weapon] enchanting recipe may still be useful, since it is commonly used with low level twinks.

In Wrath of the Lich King, Blackrock Depths has attracted more interest, mainly because of the instance clearing achievement. Also, the schematic for Inv egg 05 [Field Repair Bot 74A] is wanted, since the famous 4th generation repair bot Achievement boss mimiron 01 [Jeeves] requires 2 of them. Because there are very few people who have played World Of Warcraft before Burning Crusade, this schematic is rare. Even fewer even know where to get it, and finally, almost all players have changed their engineering professions, thus making engineers who can create the bot extremely rare.

The instance is also almost entirely soloable (for Rogues or Hunters, at least, and probably most melee classes) by about tier 5 (level 70), although it is not economically efficient to do so. Although there is money to be made here (especially for miners), the sheer size of the instance and the comparatively low level of the mobs mean that there are better instances for farming (notably Scholomance). For level 80, this instance is easily soloable. Fire mages may still have harder time than Warriors with Ability warrior bladestorm [Bladestorm], for example.

Although it is not especially profitable, BRD (and the rest of the Blackrock Mountain complex) is well worth at least one visit. These instances represented the original game's endgame content, and were made with a high level of quality.

History

From the World Dungeons page on the official World of Warcraft Community Site:

Once the capital city of the Dark Iron dwarves, this volcanic labyrinth now serves as the seat of power for Ragnaros the Firelord. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable golems to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain. Obsessed with defeating Nefarian and his draconic minions, Ragnaros will go to any extreme to achieve final victory.

Also known as the Blackrock Deeps[1]

Geography

Location

Blackrock Depths is located at the bottom of Blackrock Mountain. To reach it, you will need to cross the chain to the central island, then follow the path downward to a ledge just above the lava. Follow the ledge into a through the quarry to find the intance portal.

Maps and subregions

Main article: Blackrock Depths regions
The Black VaultChamber of EnchantmentDark Iron HighwayDetention BlockThe DomicileEast GarrisonThe Grim GuzzlerHall of CraftingHalls of the LawThe Imperial SeatThe Iron HallThe LyceumThe ManufactoryThe Molten BridgeMold FoundryRing of the LawShadowforge CityShrine of ThaurissanSummoners' TombWest Garrison

Quests

Main article: Blackrock Depths Quests

Dungeon Finder Tips

If you encounter BRD when you enter it through the Dungeon Finder, you can be dropped into 2 parts: The Lower City and the Upper City. There is no way of knowing which you have entered but killing the endbosses of the parts.

For those who don't know how to get to BRD or need to retrieve their corpses, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J8C2LP2aQ8 for a video on how to get to the instance.

Lower City

To complete the Lower City, you go straight forward into the cellblocks, and take to the right and kill High Interrogator Gerstahn. She is the Boss who drops the Satchel. This Part is normally done while still at lower levels.

Upper City

To complete the Upper City, you have to kill the Emperor.

If you have already killed High Interrogator Gerstahn, you will not get the Satches on killing the Emperor. You will instead get it by mail. There have been no reports as to what happens to the bonus XP you are supposed to get.

Tip: If your group consists of mostly lvl 52+ chars and Upper City is yellow, while Lower City is green - go for the Emperor without killing High Interrogator Gerstahn.

Dungeon Denizens

Encounters

Bosses Monsters
  • East Garrison
  • The Molten Bridge
  • The Lyceum

Mobs

Minor NPCs

The depths are inhabited by Dark Iron Dwarves, their demonic bloodhound pets, their golem protectors, and their fire elemental allies. There is also a contingent of Twilight's Hammer ambassadors inside the city and the detention block area.

The dwarves in the Depths consist primarily of warrior and priest types. Outside the Shadowforge City, the dwarves are all elite. Inside the city, one can find groups of one or two elite dwarves or Twilight cultists surrounded by a cadre of non-elite citizens. Some other humanoid races appear in the city and in the Ring of Law.

The demonic bloodhounds in the Depths are renowned for their ability to sniff out stealthed rogues and druids. They will sometimes be grouped into their own pack, and sometimes included in a group with humanoid allies. All of the dogs are non-elite, but their damage capability in large numbers is not to be underestimated.

The golems and fire elementals in the Depths generally fit the stereotypes of their races. The golems are strong and well-armored melee attackers, though some exceptional specimens have the ability to release area-of-effect fire spells. The fire elementals cause large amounts of fire damage with melee attacks and ranged fire spells.

Anvilrage Military
Twilight's Hammer Cultists
Shadowforge Dwarves
Golem Mechanics
Fire Elementals
Golems
Darkhounds
  • Bloodhound: casts Ability gouge [Rend], Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47)), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra)
  • Bloodhound Mastiff: casts Ability gouge [Rend],Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47), Blood Leech (deals damage to the target and heals the caster for 3 times the damage), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra)
Creatures of the Ring of the Law

This list is not complete.

Common bosses

Rare bosses

These characters are just as tough as the common bosses, but do not appear in every trip to this instance.

Neutral NPCs

  • Plugger Spazzring, found in the Grim Guzzler, has a few interesting items to sell. The grim patrons are neutral once you enter the Grim Guzzler, however they can become enemies.

Friendly NPCs

  • Mistress Nagmara, found in the Grim Guzzler, has a single quest available to both Alliance and Horde.
  • Lokhtos Darkbargainer, also in the Grim Guzzler, has a number of repeatable quests available at level 60 which can increase your faction rating with the Thorium Brotherhood. As your rating increases, he will also serve as a shopkeeper to sell a small selection of high-level alchemy, blacksmithing, enchanting, leatherworking, and tailoring recipes.
  • Kharan Mighthammer is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an intermediate quest target/quest giver in the Alliance quest chain which rewards you for killing Emperor Thaurissian.
  • Marshal Windsor is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an NPC/quest giver in the Alliance quest chains for Onyxia attunement.
  • Commander Gor'shak is also imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is a quest target/giver for the Horde quest chain involving killing Emperor Thaurissian.

Other details

Dark Iron

Blackrock Depths is one of the two places where Dark Iron ore can be mined reliably, the other location being Molten Core. Since patch 1.7, dark iron ore nodes have begun to appear rarely in the Burning Steppes and the Searing Gorge. Blackrock Depths is also the location of the Black Forge and the Black Anvil. The Black Forge is the only place where dark iron ore can be smelted into bars. The Black Anvil is required for most crafting recipes that require dark iron bars. As such, a run in BRD is essential to almost any blacksmithing or engineering work which uses that rare metal.

Blacksmithing

Scattered around Blackrock Depths are Blacksmithing Plans which appear as scrolls that can be clicked on with a gear icon. Only a high level Blacksmith should click on these plans, if anyone without high level blacksmithing attempts to use them the plans will be destroyed. Opening the scroll will give you one of the following BoP plans:

As mentioned, anyone can click on the Blacksmithing Plans but without the proper skill you will destroy the plans. Also, the plans within are BoP so you may want to roll before using them if you have multiple smiths.

Places to find different plans:

  • Beside Golem Lord Argelmach in a room inside the manufactory
  • In the manufactory on a bench on the right
  • In the room before the 7 ghosts, beside the stairs
  • Near General Angerforge on a table
  • On a wall shelf in the northwest corner of the East Garrison area's upper level

Engineering

Several engineering schematics are available only in the Depths.

  • Schematic: Inv egg 05 [Field Repair Bot 74A]: appears as a scroll on the ground near Golem Lord Argelmach.
  • Schematic: Inv misc enggizmos 08 [World Enlarger]: drops from the weapon technicians in the Manufactory.
  • Schematic: Gnomish Alarm-O-Bot: drops from the weapon technicians in the Manufactory.
  • Schematic: Inv weapon rifle 08 [Dark Iron Rifle]: drops from the doomforge craftsmen in the Manufactory.
  • Schematic: Inv misc enggizmos 11 [Goblin Jumper Cables XL]: drops from Plugger Spazzring.

Loot

See Blackrock Depths loot.

Patch changes

  • Bc icon Patch 2.4.3 (2008-07-15): The Grim Guzzler underwent minor renovations and now houses several new NPCs and vendored items.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.10.0 (2006-03-28): Blackrock Depths now allows a maximum of five players.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.4.0 (2005-04-19): There is a new load screen for Blackrock Depths.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.3.0 (2005-03-07):
    • Capped at ten players.
    • The doors to the Lyceum will now re-open after Magmus has been killed.
    • Mind Flay and Cripple will now work on Blackrock Depths bosses.

References

 

External links

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