Enter the ruined capital above the Undercity, collect the correct Horde or Alliance quest set and clear all six Ruins of Lordaeron bosses without missing the Crest, wave events or final letter.
Quick Overview
| Game | World of Warcraft: Forever |
|---|---|
| Faction | Both; Horde has the easier approach and more pre-dungeon quests |
| Area | Ruins of Lordaeron, Tirisfal Glades |
| Official level range | 15-20; level 17 or higher is more comfortable for a first clear |
| Bosses | Witherfang, The Baron, Viktor the Vile, The Abandoned, Bjork and Rath’mael |
| Main route | King’s Alley, The Baron, Lordamere Overlook, Market Street, Bjork’s patrol and Rath’mael |
| Watch for | Two wave events, the random Crest of Lordaeron spawn, The Baron’s threat drop and quest items beside Rath’mael. |
Before You Start
Build the full faction quest set before the group commits to the route.
- Bring a normal five-player group with a tank, healer and three damage dealers. A poison cleanse helps on Witherfang and Viktor; interrupts or stuns make The Baron, The Abandoned and Rath’mael safer.
- Horde players should collect their outside quests in Brill, the Undercity and the Sepulcher before entering. Alliance players receive their dungeon quests from NPCs or item drops inside the instance.
- Clear bag space. Several quests begin from looted or interactable items, including Unending Torment, Bloodied Insignia, Remember That I Love You and the Crest of Lordaeron.
- Do not rush past cleared side buildings. The Crest can appear near The Baron, beside Bjork’s patrol or along the gargoyle rooftops.
Getting to Ruins of Lordaeron
Choose your faction for the shortest practical approach to the surface portal.
Horde Route
Approach from the Undercity side of Tirisfal Glades. The portal is in the surface ruins around 72.4, 11.6.
- Forsaken travel directly from the Undercity; Orcs and Trolls can use the zeppelin to Tirisfal.
- Collect the Brill, Undercity and Sepulcher quest set before entering.
- At the central keep, take the left-hand stairs into the ruined city entrance.
Alliance Route
Travel from Southshore through Hillsbrad, Silverpine and northern Tirisfal, then approach the surface ruins without entering the Undercity.
- Set your hearthstone before the long trip and avoid unnecessary fights in Horde territory.
- Reach the portal as a group; do not wait alone on the entrance steps.
- Inside, speak with Captain Truman and begin collecting the Alliance item-drop quests.
Ruins of Lordaeron Route at a Glance
Use this order for a complete six-boss run with every important quest check.
Enter the surface ruins and collect the faction-specific inside quests.
Clear the patrol lane, kill the spider adds and loot the Horde plague sample.
Keep the tank healthy through Knockout and collect every Baron quest item.
Trigger the optional encounter and conserve resources through five add waves.
Control three waves, interrupt Life Drain and avoid stacked melee slows.
Separate the patrol from nearby ghouls and wait out Anti-Magic Shield.
Move from Flamestrike, find Edward and pick up the Blood-Stained Letter.
Ruins of Lordaeron Dungeon Map
This original schematic keeps the six bosses, wave events and quest checks in one complete loop.
Stage 1 of 7
Entrance and Every Dungeon Quest
The entrance is in the surface ruins above the Undercity, around 72.4, 11.6 in Tirisfal Glades.
- Horde players enter the ruined city from Tirisfal Glades and take the stairs on the left before the central keep. Orcs and Trolls can reach Tirisfal by zeppelin; Forsaken approach directly from the Undercity.
- Alliance groups normally travel from Southshore through Hillsbrad, Silverpine and northern Tirisfal. Reach the portal before fighting in the surrounding Horde territory.
- Inside, Alliance players speak with Captain Truman and loot the first qualifying undead drops. Horde players confirm their Brill, Undercity and Sepulcher quests are still in the log.
- Agree that the group will clear both wave events and check all three Crest locations before beginning King’s Alley.
Common mistake: Starting immediately after zoning in can leave half the group without its faction quests. Stop at the entrance and compare logs first.
Faction Quest Checklist
These nine rows cover six Horde and four Alliance quest entries; Crest of Lordaeron is available to both factions.
| Faction | Quest | Where it starts | Dungeon objective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horde | The Wrath of Rath’mael | Deathguard Kristof near Brill | Defeat Rath’mael. |
| Horde | A Frightened Request | Tabitha Heartweaver at the Sepulcher | Find Edward Heartweaver beside Rath’mael. |
| Horde | Light’s Justice | Morbin Lightbane in the Undercity | Collect 25 Intact Limbs from dungeon enemies. |
| Horde | The New Plague | Theodore Griffs in the Apothecarium after the plague lead-in | Loot the Highly Toxic Strain from Witherfang. |
| Horde | Unending Torment | Item dropped by The Baron | Loot and start the quest before leaving the boss area. |
| Alliance | Abominable Creatures | Captain Truman at the dungeon entrance | Bring back the Head of the Baron. |
| Alliance | Bloodied Insignia | Drops from undead inside the dungeon | Collect ten insignias for Stormwind. |
| Alliance | Remember That I Love You | Blood-Stained Letter near Rath’mael | Take the letter to Orphan Matron Nightingale. |
| Both | Crest of Lordaeron | Random interactable spawn inside the dungeon | Check the Baron door, Bjork-side building and gargoyle rooftops. |
Common mistake: The Crest is not guaranteed at the first location. Check each known spawn during the normal route instead of backtracking after Rath’mael.
Stage 2 of 7
Witherfang in King’s Alley
Clear the first patrol lane before engaging the spider boss and its two adds.
- Pull the opening spider packs backward. Fast patrols can join from behind if the tank fights where the enemies stand.
- Clear Witherfang’s full patrol path, then pull the boss into the empty alley with both accompanying spiders.
- Kill the adds quickly, cleanse Leech Poison from the tank and keep damage focused until Witherfang dies.
- Horde players verify that the Highly Toxic Strain for The New Plague was looted before moving south.
Common mistake: Pulling Witherfang while another spider patrol is approaching creates a much harder fight than the boss mechanics themselves.
Stage 3 of 7
The Baron and the First Crest Check
The Baron’s Knockout combines heavy damage, a stun and a threat drop.
- Clear the skeletal soldiers, mages and patrolling banshees around the boss area. Interrupt casters and protect the healer from silence.
- Keep the tank close to full health before each Knockout. Use stuns when available to prevent or delay the ability.
- After the threat drop, damage dealers pause until the tank has control again.
- Loot the Head of the Baron for Alliance, start Unending Torment from the Horde quest item and check the interactable door nearby for the Crest.
Common mistake: Continuing full damage after Knockout can send The Baron directly to the healer or strongest damage dealer.
Stage 4 of 7
Viktor the Vile Chimney Event
Viktor is optional for a basic clear but required for a complete six-boss route.
- Move to the building southwest of Lordamere Overlook and clear nearby Flesh Golems before touching the chimney fire.
- Trigger the chimney only when everyone has recovered. Five add waves arrive with very little drinking time between them.
- Use crowd control and conservative mana through the early waves. Keep the tank near the spawn point so loose enemies do not reach the healer.
- On wave six, let the tank establish threat on Viktor, cleanse Leech Poison and finish the boss.
Common mistake: Triggering the chimney while someone is drinking starts the first wave immediately and wastes the only safe recovery window.
Stage 5 of 7
The Abandoned Statue Event
The Market Street statue begins three add waves followed by the boss.
- Clear the approach from Lordamere Overlook and stand together before entering the statue trigger area.
- Control three add waves without chasing enemies into uncleared streets.
- When The Abandoned appears on wave four, spread enough that Frost Nova does not trap the full group in one place.
- Interrupt or stun Life Drain. Melee players should expect the Chilled effect while attacking.
Common mistake: Running deeper into Market Street during a wave can activate extra ghouls while the healer is already committed.
Stage 6 of 7
Bjork and the Northern Crest Check
Bjork is simple once the surrounding ghoul packs are removed.
- Mark Bjork’s patrol, then pull the nearest Ragged Ghouls and regular ghouls into cleared space one pack at a time.
- Engage Bjork away from the remaining patrol lanes.
- When Anti-Magic Shield appears, casters briefly hold expensive spells and resume when the three-second shield expires.
- Search the nearby building and the gargoyle-side walls for the remaining Crest spawn points before turning toward Rath’mael.
Common mistake: Bjork is rarely the danger; an unplanned ghoul pack joining from behind is.
Stage 7 of 7
Rath’mael and Final Quest Items
Finish the dungeon only after checking Edward, the letter and every faction objective.
- Clear the final approach and identify Edward Heartweaver near Rath’mael before combat.
- Tank Rath’mael in open ground. Move out of Flamestrike as soon as the ground effect begins; it targets the tank’s previous location.
- Stun or interrupt the cast when possible and finish the boss.
- Horde players confirm The Wrath of Rath’mael and A Frightened Request. Alliance players pick up the Blood-Stained Letter for Remember That I Love You.
- Before leaving, verify all insignias, limbs, boss drops and the Crest. Use the route map to identify any missed check.
Common mistake: Leaving after the final boss without interacting with the letter or Edward turns a successful clear into a second trip.
Ruins of Lordaeron Dungeon FAQ
What level is Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever?
Blizzard lists the dungeon for levels 15-20. A first clear is more comfortable around level 17 or higher because The Baron, wave events and dense ghoul packs can punish lower-level groups.
Where is the Ruins of Lordaeron entrance?
The portal is in the surface ruins above the Undercity. Enter the ruined city from Tirisfal Glades and take the left-side stairs before the central keep, around 72.4, 11.6.
How many bosses are in Ruins of Lordaeron?
There are six: Witherfang, The Baron, Viktor the Vile, The Abandoned, Bjork and Rath’mael. Viktor is optional unless you want a complete run.
How many Ruins of Lordaeron quests are there?
The current route has six Horde quests and four Alliance quests. Several begin inside from drops or interactable items, so check the faction quest table before and during the run.
Where can the Crest of Lordaeron spawn?
Known locations include the interactable door near The Baron, a building near Bjork’s patrol and the walls or rooftops with gargoyle enemies.
How do I summon Viktor the Vile?
Interact with the chimney fire in the building southwest of Lordamere Overlook. Five add waves spawn first, followed by Viktor on wave six.
What should the tank watch for on The Baron?
Knockout deals heavy damage, stuns and drops threat. Keep the tank near full health and pause damage until threat is re-established.
What must I collect near Rath’mael?
Horde players find Edward Heartweaver there. Alliance players should pick up the Blood-Stained Letter for Remember That I Love You before leaving.