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Blackfathom Deeps

Recommended Dungeon Level: 27–30
Dungeon Level Range: 24–32
Location: Zoram Strand, Ashenvale
Bosses: 7
Faction: Both

Recommended levels are Simplified Forever recommendations.

Quest List

Quest	Where to Get It
The Orb of Soran'ruk (Warlock)	Doan Karhan — The Barrens
Seeking the Kor Gem (Alliance Paladin)	Thundris Windweaver — Darkshore
Knowledge in the Deeps (Alliance)	Gerrig Bonegrip — Ironforge
In Search of Thaelrid (Alliance)	Dawnwatcher Shaedlass — Darnassus
Blackfathom Villainy (Alliance)	Argent Guard Thaelrid — Inside dungeon
Researching the Corruption (Alliance)	Gershala Nightwhisper — Darkshore
Twilight Falls (Alliance)	Argent Guard Manados — Darnassus
Seeking the Kor Gem (Horde Paladin)	Ulric Frostveil — Ashenvale
The Essence of Aku'Mai (Horde)	Je'neu Sancrea — Zoram'gar Outpost
Allegiance to the Old Gods (Horde)	Je'neu Sancrea — Zoram'gar Outpost
Blackfathom Villainy (Horde)	Argent Guard Thaelrid — Inside dungeon
Amongst the Ruins (Horde)	Je'neu Sancrea — Zoram'gar Outpost
Baron Aquanis (Horde)	Strange Water Globe — Dropped by Baron Aquanis

Quest Chains

Blackfathom Villainy

Optional starting breadcrumb: In Search of Thaelrid — Dawnwatcher Shaedlass, Darnassus.

Find Argent Guard Thaelrid inside the dungeon to accept Blackfathom Villainy.

Baron Aquanis

Starts from: Amongst the Ruins.

Loot the Fathom Core to summon Baron Aquanis. His Strange Water Globe starts the follow-up quest.

Seeking the Kor Gem

Part of the faction-specific Paladin weapon quest chains.

Boss Guides

1. Ghamoo-ra

Watch out for Trample. Ranged, keep your distance. Armor reduction helps.

2. Lady Sarevess

Clear the two Naga adds. Dispel Frost Nova and avoid stacking during Forked Lightning.

3. Gelihast

Pull nearby Murlocs away from other packs. Don't let fleeing enemies bring friends.

4. Lorgus Jett

Watch out for Lightning Shield. Purge it if possible.

5. Old Serra'kis

Hidden underwater. Bring water breathing if needed. Tank and spank.

6. Twilight Lord Kelris

Interrupt Mind Blast. Watch out for Sleep. Afterward, light the four braziers one at a time and clear the waves.

7. Aku'mai

Healers, watch the tank. Avoid Poison Clouds and keep the boss under control.

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