Utgarde Keep
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| Utgarde Keep | |
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| Several instances | |
 Interior of Utgarde Keep | |
| Races |   Vrykul
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| Instance info | |
| Advised level | 70-80 |
| Player limit | 5 |
| Utgarde Keep |
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| Utgarde Keep (5) |
| Utgarde Pinnacle (5) |
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Svala Sorrowgrave |
Utgarde Keep (pronounced OOT-guard) is the name of a dungeon in World of Warcraft (as well as the first instance of the same dungeon). The keep is located on the shores of Lake Cauldros in the Howling Fjord of Northrend.
Utgarde is inhabited by the Vrykul (led by King Ymiron), a Viking-like race bent on proving their strength to the Lich King, who will raise the most worthy of their warriors to serve him beyond the grave. Enemy encounters include Vrykul, Undead and more...
The first of two wings, known simply as the Utgarde Keep, was available for play at BlizzCon 2007. It is suitable for a 5-man level 70-72 party.
The second wing, Utgarde Pinnacle, is a more difficult, 5-man instance for level 80 players. [1]
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History
The Vrykul are a race of half-giant warriors native to the Howling Fjord located in South-Eastern Northrend. It is said that in ancient times the Vrykul inhabited the land, founding a vast and prosperous civilization. Then one day, without warning or explanation, the Vrykul vanished, leaving behind only deserted villages and abandoned temples. Due to the settlement of Valgarde, the Vrykul have recently returned.
These formidable warriors have begun attacking Horde and Alliance settlements, and many of the Vrykul are pouring out of the fortress of Utgarde Keep, not far from Valgarde. The Vrykul's motives and their whereabouts for the past several thousand years remain a mystery.
Inside Utgarde Keep, the Dragonflayer clan builds massive engines of war, and train proto-dragons to act as steeds and attacks for their raids.
Loyal to the slumbering King Ymiron, rumours are abound that they serve the Lich King. They are dark and vampiric in nature, and tie into the Titan creation myth that is slowly unfolding as events of the expansion take place.
Utgarde Keep is their main base of operations and is similar to the fel orcs' Hellfire Citadel.
Dungeons
| Instance Name | Races | Level Range | Location |
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| Utgarde Keep | Vrykul | 70+ | Howling Fjord |
| Utgarde Pinnacle | Vrykul | 80 | Howling Fjord |
Utgarde Keep (instance)
| Utgarde Keep | |
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 The Utgarde Keep loading graphic | |
| Location | Utgarde Keep |
| Races | Vrykul |
| End boss | Ingvar the Plunderer |
| Instance info | |
| Advised level | 70-72 |
| Player limit | 5 |
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Bosses
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| Utgarde Keep |
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| Utgarde Keep (5) |
| Utgarde Pinnacle (5) |
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Svala Sorrowgrave |
Utgarde Keep is the first of Utgarde Keep's two wings. It is designed as a 5-man instance for players from level 70 to 72. It was the only instance available for play at Blizzcon and the Leipzig Games Convention.
On heroic, it awards a total of approximately 2000 reputation.
Friendly Mobs
Dungeon denizens
- Liches (one, at least)
- Vrykul
- Proto-dragon
- Scourge
Bosses
Main
Support
- Dalronn the Controller (Skarvald fight)
- Annhylde the Caller (Ingvar fight)
Mob types
Quests
[70D] Disarmament
- [71D] Into Utgarde!
[70D] A Score to Settle
- [71D] Ingvar Must Die!
- [71D] Disarmament
Maps
Notes, tips and additional info
- The name is reminiscent of the "-garde" keeps in Azeroth (Stromgarde, Tiragarde).
- Utgarde Keep is a reference to Norse mythology - Utgård (or Útgarðr) is the abode of the giants. This is appropriate, as the Vrykul are a race of half-giants.
Gallery
 Entrance portal |
 A quest in the keep |
The Great Forge |
 Utgarde Keep can be seen in the background of this Valgarde screenshot |
 Exterior of the keep |
 Concept of the keep |
 The keep seen facing the upper side |
 The keep as seen from Nifflevar |
 Stairs inside the keep |
 Another stairwell inside the keep |
 The "Valgarde dragon pens" are in Utgarde |
 A hallway in the keep |
 Dwarf Warrior fighting a Vrykul in Utgarde Keep |
Achievements video guide
Hi-res video and discussion
References
External links
GuideWiki Utgarde Keep Strategies World of Strats Utgarde Keep instance guide
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