The Deadmines dungeon guide

Overview

The run goes from the mine tunnels through the goblin foundry to the cove where VanCleef's ship is docked. Rhahk'zor waits near the start with two watchmen, Sneed fights from his Shredder before he steps out himself, and Gilnid slows the group with Molten Metal. Mr. Smite swaps weapons and stuns, then Cookie, Captain Greenskin and Edwin VanCleef finish the run on the ship.

Forever went through the drop tables here. Unique boss items are blue, and the Forever tables include Lookie's Spyglass and Blueprint: Cookie's Feast from Cookie and Blueprint: Anvil from Gilnid. The Defias Leather set has new bonuses: 5 Arcane Resistance at two pieces and Humanoid Slaying 15 at three. Most of the XP still comes from the quests, so take them before entering.

Getting there

The instance is under Moonbrook in Westfall. Enter the mine in Moonbrook and follow the tunnels down to the portal. Sentinel Hill, where The Defias Brotherhood starts, is in the same zone.

Bosses

1Rhahk'zor

An ogre foreman with two watchmen and a stunning Slam.

• SlamStuns the tank for 3 seconds. The healer tops the tank up between Slams.
• WatchmenTwo watchmen fight with him. Kill them first or keep them off the healer.

• Rhahk'Zor's HammerMace · Two-hand
• RockslicerAxe · Two-hand
• Ogre Loincloth

2Miner JohnsonOptional

A rare spawn in the mine tunnels who weakens the tank's armor.

• Pierce ArmorLowers the tank's armor, so his hits land harder. The healer watches the tank.

• Miner's CapeBack
• Gold-plated BucklerShield

3Sneed's Shredder / Sneed

Two phases: first the Shredder machine, then the goblin Sneed after it breaks.

• TerrifyThe Shredder fears a player. A fear ward or Tremor Totem helps.
• Distracting PainThe Shredder's attack on its target. Keep the tank healed through it.
• DisarmSneed disarms the tank once the Shredder is down. The tank holds threat with abilities until the weapon returns.

• Buzzer BladeDagger
• Buzz SawSword · One-hand
• Dull SawbladeThrown · Ranged
• Blueprint: Repair BotRecipe
• Bandsaw WristbandsMail · Wrist

4Gilnid

The goblin smelter of the foundry. His Molten Metal slows players.

• Molten MetalSlows the target by 50%. Melee players stay close so they do not have to chase him.

• Smelting PantsLegs
• Lavishly Jeweled RingRing
• Goblin HammerMace
• Blueprint: AnvilRecipe

5Mr. Smite

VanCleef's first mate. He stuns the group and swaps weapons as his health drops.

• StunStuns the players around him when he changes weapons. The healer tops everyone up before each swap.
• ThrashExtra quick attacks on the tank. Use a defensive cooldown if the tank drops fast.

• Smite's Reaver
• Thief's Blade
• Smite's Mighty HammerMace
• First Mate BandRing

6Cookie

The murloc cook of the ship. He splashes acid and heals himself.

• Acid SplashDamage over time on players near him. The healer keeps everyone up.
• Self-healHe heals himself during the fight. Burst him down and interrupt the heal when you can.

• Cookie's Tenderizer
• Cookie's Stirring RodWand
• Lookie's SpyglassTrinket
• Blueprint: Cookie's FeastRecipe

7Captain Greenskin

The goblin captain on the ship deck. He cleaves and throws a poisoned harpoon.

• CleaveHits everyone in front of him. Face him away from the group.
• Poisoned HarpoonPoison damage on his target. Cure it if you can.

• Emberstone StaffStaff · Two-hand
• Impaling Harpoon
• Blackened Defias BeltWaist

8Edwin VanCleef

Leader of the Defias Brotherhood, fought on his ship with two adds and two more at half health.

• AddsTwo Defias fight with him from the start. Kill or control them before focusing VanCleef.
• 50% callAt 50% health he calls two more adds. Save a stun or crowd control for that moment.

• Cape of the BrotherhoodBack
• Corsair's OvershirtChest
• Blackened Defias ArmorChest
• Cruel BarbSword · One-hand
• An Unsent LetterQuest item

Quests

• The Defias BrotherhoodLevel 14Alliance

  Quest giver

  Gryan Stoutmantle, Sentinel Hill, Westfall (56.2, 47.6)

  Task

  Kill Edwin VanCleef and bring his head back. The long chain before it sends you through nearby zones.

  Rewards

  Chausses of WestfallTunic of WestfallStaff of Westfall

• Red Silk BandanasLevel 14Alliance

  Quest giver

  Scout Riell, top of the Sentinel Hill tower (56.6, 47.3)

  Task

  Collect Red Silk Bandanas from the Defias inside. A full clear is usually enough.

  Rewards

  Scrimshaw DaggerPiercing AxeSolid Shortblade

• Collecting MemoriesLevel 14Alliance

  Quest giver

  Wilder Thistlenettle, Dwarven District, Stormwind (65.2, 21.2)

  Task

  Done outside the instance, in the undead part of the mines.

  Rewards

  Tunneler's BootsDusty Mining Gloves

• Oh Brother...Level 15Alliance

  Quest giver

  Wilder Thistlenettle, Dwarven District, Stormwind (65.2, 21.2)

  Task

  Also done outside the instance, in the undead part of the mines.

  Rewards

  Miner's RevengeMiner's WorkbootsMiner's Workgloves

• Underground AssaultLevel 15Alliance

  Quest giver

  Shoni the Shilent, Dwarven District, Stormwind (62.7, 34.3)

  Task

  Kill Sneed and loot the Gnoam Sprecklesprocket.

  Rewards

  Polar GauntletsSable WandBravo's ArmbandsDreamer's Leggings

• Destruction in Deadmines

  Quest giver

  Alba Fairmoon, at the back exit of the dungeon (38.6, 83.6)

  Task

  Plant the explosive on the forge in the smelting area where Gilnid spawns.

• The Unsent LetterAlliance

  Quest giver

  An Unsent Letter, dropped by Edwin VanCleef

  Task

  Starts the quest chain that leads into The Stockade Riots.

• A Moon-Kissed BladeHorde

Items

Every item in our item database that comes from The Deadmines, grouped by where it drops.

Maps

Item sets from this dungeon

• Defias Leather

Tips

• Pick up The Defias Brotherhood from Gryan Stoutmantle and Red Silk Bandanas from Scout Riell at Sentinel Hill before you go in.
• Rhahk'zor's Slam stuns for 3 seconds. Kill his two watchmen first so the healer has less to cover.
• On Sneed, the tank loses aggro tools while disarmed. Damage dealers hold back for a moment when the weapon drops.
• VanCleef calls two more adds at 50% health. Keep a stun or crowd control ready for them.
• Loot An Unsent Letter from VanCleef. Its chain leads to The Stockade Riots in Stormwind.

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