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Blackfathom Deeps dungeon guide

Blackfathom Deeps is a flooded temple on the Zoram Strand of Ashenvale, held by naga and the Twilight's Hammer. WoW Forever lists it at levels 24 to 32. It has six bosses, ending with the hydra Aku'mai, and quests for both factions. In Forever, Alliance players can take a boat from Stormwind Harbor to Auberdine to get there.

Levels
24–32
Faction
Both factions
Zone
Ashenvale · Kalimdor
Bosses
7

Overview

Much of Blackfathom Deeps is under water. Ghamoo-Ra, Lady Sarevess and Gelihast come first, Old Serra'kis is fought fully submerged, and Twilight Lord Kelris guards the way to the last room. To reach Aku'mai the group lights four braziers. The main dangers are drowning on the swim sections, Sarevess's Frost Nova and Gelihast's 10 second net.

Forever adds a boat from Stormwind Harbor to Auberdine, so Alliance groups from the Eastern Kingdoms can sail straight to Darkshore. On the Horde route BFD comes at 25 to 28, after Shadowfang Keep. Unique boss items are blue, and XP is calculated for each character, so a group of mixed levels works as long as nobody is far above the mobs.

Getting there

The entrance is on the Zoram Strand coast in western Ashenvale. Horde quests start at Zoram'gar Outpost on the same coast, and Alliance players come down from Auberdine.

Bosses

1Ghamoo-Ra

A giant turtle with very high armor that tramples players around him.

  • High armorPhysical damage goes in slowly. Casters and wands carry the damage.
  • TrampleDamages players around him. Ranged players and the healer keep their distance.

2Lady Sarevess

A naga caster with two naga adds, Forked Lightning and Frost Nova.

  • Forked LightningLightning that hits several players at once. Spread out around her.
  • Frost NovaFreezes everyone near her in place. Ranged players stay out of its range.
  • Naga addsTwo naga fight with her. Kill or control them first.

4Lorgus Jett

5Old Serra'kis

A thresher fought fully underwater, so breath is the real danger.

  • Underwater fightWatch your breath bar. Surface before it runs out, or you start drowning.

6Twilight Lord Kelris

The Twilight leader guarding the way to Aku'mai. He blasts and sleeps players.

  • Mind BlastHeavy shadow damage on a player. Interrupt it.
  • SleepPuts a player to sleep. Dispel it if it hits the tank or healer.

7Aku'mai

The final boss, a hydra reached by lighting four braziers. Poison clouds and a late enrage.

  • Four braziersLight the four braziers to open the way to him.
  • Poison CloudA poison cloud on the ground. Step out of it.
  • Frenzied RageHe hits much harder at low health. Save cooldowns and burn him.

Quests

  • Knowledge in the DeepsAlliance
    Quest giver
    Gerrig Bonegrip, Ironforge
  • Researching the CorruptionAlliance
    Quest giver
    Gershala, Auberdine
  • Twilight FallsAlliance
    Quest giver
    Manados, Darnassus
  • Blackfathom VillainyBoth factions
    Quest giver
    Thaelrid, inside the dungeon
  • The Essence of Aku'MaiHorde
    Quest giver
    Je'neu Sancrea, Zoram'gar Outpost
  • Baron AquanisHorde
    Quest giver
    Je'neu Sancrea, Zoram'gar Outpost
  • Allegiance to the Old Gods
    Quest giver
    Damp Note, dropped inside the dungeon
Quest items · 29
  1. Lorgalis ManuscriptCollect for Knowledge in the Deeps (Level 23) · Alliance · Found in: Pitted Iron Chest
  2. Twilight PendantCollect for Twilight Falls (Level 25) · Alliance · Dropped by: Twilight Acolyte, Twilight Reaver, Twilight Aquamancer, Twilight Loreseeker, Twilight Shadowmage, Twilight Elementalist
  3. Head of KelrisCollect for Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Alliance · Dropped by: Twilight Lord Kelris
  4. Head of KelrisCollect for Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Horde · Dropped by: Twilight Lord Kelris
  5. Corrupted Brain StemCollect for Researching the Corruption (Level 24) · Alliance · Dropped by: Fallenroot Satyr, Fallenroot Rogue, Fallenroot Shadowstalker, Fallenroot Hellcaller, Blackfathom Tide Priestess, Blackfathom Oracle
  6. Fathom CoreCollect for Amongst the Ruins (Level 27) · Horde · Found in: Fathom Stone
  7. Strange Water GlobeGiven by Baron Aquanis (Level 30) · Horde · Dropped by: Baron Aquanis
  8. Sapphire of Aku'MaiCollect for The Essence of Aku'Mai (Level 22) · Horde · Found in: Sapphire of Aku'Mai, Sapphire of Aku'Mai, Sapphire of Aku'Mai
  9. Damp NoteGiven by Allegiance to the Old Gods (Level 22) · Horde · Dropped by: Blackfathom Tide Priestess
  10. Sustaining RingReward of Knowledge in the Deeps (Level 23) · Alliance
  11. Nimbus BootsReward of Twilight Falls (Level 25) · Alliance
  12. Heartwood GirdleReward of Twilight Falls (Level 25) · Alliance
  13. Gravestone ScepterReward of Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Alliance
  14. Gravestone ScepterReward of Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Horde
  15. Arctic BucklerReward of Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Alliance
  16. Arctic BucklerReward of Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Horde
  17. Beetle ClaspsReward of Researching the Corruption (Level 24) · Alliance
  18. Prelacy CapeReward of Researching the Corruption (Level 24) · Alliance
  19. Outlaw SabreReward of Baron Aquanis (Level 30) · Horde
  20. Witch's FingerReward of Baron Aquanis (Level 30) · Horde
  21. Band of the FistReward of Allegiance to the Old Gods (Level 26) · Horde
  22. Chestnut MantleReward of Allegiance to the Old Gods (Level 26) · Horde
  23. Staghide ArmguardsReward of Researching the Corruption (Level 24) · Alliance
  24. Silvered GauntletsReward of Twilight Falls (Level 25) · Alliance
  25. Dark Ritual LeggingsReward of Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Alliance
  26. Dark Ritual LeggingsReward of Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Horde
  27. Cultist's ArmguardsReward of Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Alliance
  28. Cultist's ArmguardsReward of Blackfathom Villainy (Level 27) · Horde
  29. Dreamer's ChestguardReward of Baron Aquanis (Level 30) · Horde

Items

Every item in our item database that comes from Blackfathom Deeps, grouped by where it drops.

All 30 items from this dungeon

Ghamoo-Ra

  1. Ghamoo-ra's BindCloth · WaistiLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever
  2. Spiked Shell BandRingiLvl 27Lv 22New in Forever
  3. Tortoise ArmorMail · ChestiLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever

Lady Sarevess

  1. Darkwater TalwarSword · Main handiLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever
  2. Naga Battle GlovesLeather · HandsiLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever
  3. Naga HeartpiercerBow · RangediLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever

Gelihast

  1. Reef AxeAxe · Two-handiLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever
  2. Algae FistsMail · HandsiLvl 28Lv 23Changed in Forever
  3. Cursed Murloc EyeTrinketiLvl 29Lv 24New in Forever
  4. Blueprint: Fishing RackRecipeiLvl 25New in Forever

Old Serra'kis

  1. Bands of Serra'kisLeather · WristiLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever
  2. Bite of Serra'kisDagger · One-handiLvl 28Lv 23Changed in Forever
  3. Glowing Thresher CapeBackiLvl 29Lv 24Changed in Forever

Twilight Lord Kelris

  1. Gaze Dreamer PantsCloth · LegsiLvl 28Lv 23Changed in Forever
  2. Rod of the SleepwalkerStaff · Two-handiLvl 29Lv 24Changed in Forever
  3. Twilight Lord GirdleMail · WaistiLvl 30Lv 25New in Forever

Aku'mai

  1. Leech PantsCloth · LegsiLvl 29Lv 24Changed in Forever
  2. Moss CinchLeather · WaistiLvl 30Lv 25Changed in Forever
  3. Strike of the HydraSword · Two-handiLvl 31Lv 26Changed in Forever

Trash drop

  1. Strange Water GlobeiLvl 21Lv 21
  2. Fallenroot LongbowBow · RangediLvl 28Lv 23New in Forever
  3. Treacherous TreadsMail · FeetiLvl 28Lv 23New in Forever
  4. Twilight MaulMace · Two-handiLvl 28Lv 23New in Forever

Dungeon drop

  1. Scholarly RobesCloth · ChestiLvl 25Lv 20Changed in Forever
  2. GrimclawAxe · One-handiLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever
  3. Ring of PrecisionRingiLvl 27Lv 22Changed in Forever
  4. Martyr's ChainMail · ChestiLvl 28Lv 23Changed in Forever
  5. Onyx ClaymoreSword · Two-handiLvl 28Lv 23Changed in Forever
  6. Axe of the EnforcerAxe · One-handiLvl 29Lv 24Changed in Forever
  7. Crested ScepterMace · Main handiLvl 29Lv 24Changed in Forever

Maps

Tips

  • Keep an eye on the breath bar during Old Serra'kis and on the swims between rooms.
  • Interrupt Kelris's Mind Blast and dispel his Sleep from the tank or healer.
  • Melee players step out of Frost Nova range on Lady Sarevess when they can.
  • Light all four braziers before you try to reach Aku'mai.
  • On Aku'mai, step out of Poison Cloud and save cooldowns for Frenzied Rage at low health.

FAQ

What level is Blackfathom Deeps in WoW Forever?

Blackfathom Deeps is for levels 24 to 32 in WoW Forever. On the Horde leveling route it comes at 25 to 28, after Shadowfang Keep and before Excavation Site: Wetlands, with five Horde quests to bring along.

How do Alliance players get to Blackfathom Deeps in WoW Forever?

Forever adds a boat from Stormwind Harbor to Auberdine in Darkshore. From Auberdine, travel south into Ashenvale and follow the coast to the Zoram Strand. Gershala in Auberdine gives Researching the Corruption on the way, so pick it up before you leave town.

How many bosses are in Blackfathom Deeps?

There are six: Ghamoo-Ra, Lady Sarevess, Gelihast, Old Serra'kis, Twilight Lord Kelris and Aku'mai. The order is the same as in Classic. Aku'mai is the last boss, and the group has to light four braziers before it can reach him.

Where do Horde players get the Blackfathom Deeps quests?

Je'neu Sancrea at Zoram'gar Outpost, on the Ashenvale coast close to the entrance, gives The Essence of Aku'Mai and Baron Aquanis. Blackfathom Villainy comes from Thaelrid inside the dungeon, and a Damp Note dropped inside starts Allegiance to the Old Gods.