Classic dungeon in WoW Forever

Dire Maul West

Dire Maul West, the Capital Gardens, is a 58–60 wing of Dire Maul in Feralas. In Classic it is a caster-heavy wing where arcane pylons keep Immol'thar imprisoned on the way to Prince Tortheldrin. On the WoW Forever chart it opens at the same level as Scholomance and The Shapers Terrace, right at the end of leveling.

Updated Nov 1, 2026 from the beta client data · what the October XP changes did

Level range: 58–60; WoW Forever dungeon chart
Suggested level: 59; Middle of the chart band
Location: Feralas; Kalimdor · Classic entrance, may move in WoW Forever
Faction: Both factions; Entrance in Feralas, contested territory; Both factions can enter; this is who it suits.

Before you go: getting there, keys and prep

The beta stopped at level 30, so nobody has run Dire Maul West in WoW Forever yet. Each line says where it comes from: the final beta client (1.60.1.70532), Blizzard, or how it worked in Classic.

How to get there

Classic fallback Dire Maul is the ruined city in central Feralas; East, West and North each have their own door around the courtyard. In Classic the Horde fly to Camp Mojache and the Alliance to Feathermoon Stronghold or Thalanaar. Warcraft Wiki

Prep checklist

Datamined The client gives Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme and Dire Maul a level 50 entry requirement, with a second switch that can mark the dungeon "currently not available" from the server. Daybreak Forever datamine
Classic fallback In Classic the West and North wings need the Crescent Key, which the imp Pusillin drops after a chase through Dire Maul East. Run East first, or bring someone who has the key. Warcraft Wiki
Datamined Dire Maul has a new one-day lockout row in the client. How Blizzard uses it (a daily cap, a reward lock, or a reset timer) has not been announced. Daybreak Forever datamine
Datamined Dungeon enemies hit harder than in Classic: the client multiplies creature melee and spell damage by 1.2 in every dungeon, while their health stays the same. Expect more incoming damage per pull than old Classic numbers suggest. Daybreak Forever datamine
Classic fallback Collect the quests first: 30 from the Classic list, each with where it starts.

Bosses (Classic reference)

Unconfirmed

Classic reference — may change in WoW Forever. These are the main bosses of the original Classic dungeon. WoW Forever has not published this dungeon's encounters, so treat the list as a starting point until it is confirmed in game.

Tendris Warpwood
Illyanna Ravenoak
Magister Kalendris
Immol'thar
Prince Tortheldrin

Did Forever change the loot here?

Datamined

Not the stats, as far as the client shows. We checked all 42 items on the Classic drop list for Dire Maul West against build 1.60.1.70707, and none of them has new stats. Forever's loot tables are server side, so whether they still drop here, and how often, is unknown until launch.

Dire Maul West quests by faction (Classic list)

Classic fallback

Classic fallback, not seen in the beta. The beta stopped at level 30, so no Dire Maul West quest has shown up in the Forever data yet. This is the original Classic list, split by faction: givers, levels and chains may change in Forever, and the list is replaced by Forever data once players run the dungeon.

Ordered by pick-up level, chains in step order. "Starts" is the giver's Classic spawn point; quests that show "inside the dungeon" are handed out past the portal.

Alliance26 quests

Feathermoon StrongholdLv 54+
Speak with Latronicus Moonspear at the Feathermoon Stronghold in Feralas.
Starts: Crier Goodman, Stormwind City (47.4, 64.2). Turn in to Latronicus Moonspear. 1,500 XP in Classic.
Lethtendris's WebLv 54+
Bring Lethtendris' Web to Latronicus Moonspear at the Feathermoon Stronghold in Feralas.
Starts: Latronicus Moonspear, Feralas (30.4, 46.2). 7,550 XP in Classic.
Pusillin and the Elder Azj'Tordin(both factions)Lv 54+
Travel to Dire Maul and locate the Imp, Pusillin. Convince Pusillin to give you Azj'Tordin's Book of Incantations through any means necessary. Return to Azj'Tordin at the Lariss Pavilion in Feralas should you recover the Book of Incantations.
Starts: Azj'Tordin, Feralas (76.9, 37.4). 7,750 XP in Classic.
Codex of Defense(Warrior only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Codex of Defense, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Kildrath. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Elven LegendsLv 54+
Search Dire Maul for Kariel Winthalus. Report back to Scholar Runethorn at Feathermoon with whatever information that you may find.
Starts: Scholar Runethorn, Feralas (31.2, 43.9). 8,550 XP in Classic.
Frost Shock and You(Shaman only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Frost Shock and You, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Javon. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery(Rogue only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Kildrath. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Harnessing Shadows(Warlock only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Harnessing Shadows, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Mykos. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You(Priest only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Javon. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Arcanist's Cookbook(Mage only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from The Arcanist's Cookbook, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Kildrath. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Emerald Dream...(Druid only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from The Emerald Dream, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Javon. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Greatest Race of Hunters(Hunter only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from The Greatest Race of Hunters, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Mykos. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Light and How To Swing It(Paladin only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from The Light and How to Swing It, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Mykos. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Treasure of the Shen'dralarLv 56+
Return to the Athenaeum and find the Treasure of the Shen'dralar. Claim your reward!
Starts: Shen'dralar Ancient, inside the dungeon. Turn in to Treasure of the Shen'dralar. Needs The Madness Within first. Step 2 of 2. 675 XP in Classic.
A Broken Trap(both factions)Lv 56+
Starts: Broken Trap, inside the dungeon.
The Madness Within(both factions)Lv 56+
You must destroy the guardians surrounding the 5 Pylons that power the Prison of Immol'thar. Once the Pylons have powered down, the force field surrounding Immol'thar will have dissipated. Enter the Prison of Immol'thar and eradicate the foul demon that stands at its heart. Finally, confront Prince Tortheldrin in Athenaeum. Return to the Shen'dralar Ancient in the courtyard should you complete this quest.
Starts: Shen'dralar Ancient, inside the dungeon. 10,250 XP in Classic.
Unfinished Gordok Business(both factions)Lv 56+
Find the Gauntlet of Gordok Might and return it to Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul. According to Kromcrush, the "old timey story" says that Tortheldrin - a "creepy" elf who called himself a prince - stole it from one of the Gordok kings.
6,600 XP in Classic.
Unfinished Gordok Business(both factions)Lv 56+
Find the Gauntlet of Gordok Might and return it to Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul. According to Kromcrush, the "old timey story" says that Tortheldrin - a "creepy" elf who called himself a prince - stole it from one of the Gordok kings.
Starts: Captain Kromcrush, inside the dungeon. 8,300 XP in Classic.
The Instigator's Enchantment(both factions)Lv 58+
Bring the following to Falrin Treeshaper inside Dire Maul: 1 Jeering Spectre's Essence, 4 Dark Runes and 8 Large Brilliant Shards.
Starts: Falrin Treeshaper, inside the dungeon. Needs Falrin's Vendetta first. Step 6 of 6. 6,600 XP in Classic.
Anthion's Old Friend(both factions)Lv 58+
Take the incomplete Banner of Provocation to Falrin Treeshaper at the library in Dire Maul.
Starts from Incomplete Banner of Provocation, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Falrin Treeshaper. Needs Anthion's Strange Request first. Step 4 of 4. 6,600 XP in Classic.
Libram of Focus(both factions)Lv 58+
Bring a Libram of Focus, 1 Pristine Black Diamond, 4 Large Brilliant Shards, and 2 Skin of Shadow to Lorekeeper Lydros in Dire Maul to receive an Arcanum of Focus.
Starts: Lorekeeper Lydros, inside the dungeon.
Libram of Protection(both factions)Lv 58+
Bring a Libram of Protection, 1 Pristine Black Diamond, 2 Large Brilliant Shards, and 1 Frayed Abomination Stitching to Lorekeeper Lydros in Dire Maul to receive an Arcanum of Protection.
Starts: Lorekeeper Lydros, inside the dungeon.
Libram of Rapidity(both factions)Lv 58+
Bring a Libram of Rapidity, 1 Pristine Black Diamond, 2 Large Brilliant Shards, and 2 Blood of Heroes to Lorekeeper Lydros in Dire Maul to receive an Arcanum of Rapidity.
Starts: Lorekeeper Lydros, inside the dungeon.
The Forging of Quel'Serrar(both factions)Lv 60+
Give the Dull and Flat Elven Blade to Lorekeeper Lydros.
Starts from A Dull and Flat Elven Blade, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Lydros. Needs Foror's Compendium first. Step 2 of 2. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Arcane Refreshment(Mage only)(both factions)Lv 60+
Travel to the Warpwood Quarter of Dire Maul and slay the water elemental, Hydrospawn. Return to Lorekeeper Lydros in the Athenaeum with the Hydrospawn Essence.
Starts: Lorekeeper Lydros, inside the dungeon. 6,600 XP in Classic.
Foror's Compendium(both factions)Lv 60+
Return Foror's Compendium of Dragon Slaying to the Athenaeum.
Starts from Foror's Compendium of Dragon Slaying, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Lydros. 7,050 XP in Classic.

Horde26 quests

Camp MojacheLv 54+
Speak with Talo Thornhoof at Camp Mojache in Feralas.
Starts: Warcaller Gorlach, Orgrimmar (48.2, 66.1). Turn in to Talo Thornhoof. 1,500 XP in Classic.
Lethtendris's WebLv 54+
Bring Lethtendris's Web to Talo Thornhoof at Camp Mojache in Feralas.
Starts: Talo Thornhoof, Feralas (76.2, 43.8). 7,550 XP in Classic.
Pusillin and the Elder Azj'Tordin(both factions)Lv 54+
Travel to Dire Maul and locate the Imp, Pusillin. Convince Pusillin to give you Azj'Tordin's Book of Incantations through any means necessary. Return to Azj'Tordin at the Lariss Pavilion in Feralas should you recover the Book of Incantations.
Starts: Azj'Tordin, Feralas (76.9, 37.4). 7,750 XP in Classic.
Codex of Defense(Warrior only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Codex of Defense, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Kildrath. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Elven LegendsLv 54+
Search Dire Maul for Kariel Winthalus. Report back to Sage Korolusk at Camp Mojache with whatever information that you may find.
Starts: Sage Korolusk, Feralas (75.2, 43.8). 8,550 XP in Classic.
Frost Shock and You(Shaman only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Frost Shock and You, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Javon. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery(Rogue only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Kildrath. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Harnessing Shadows(Warlock only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Harnessing Shadows, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Mykos. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You(Priest only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Javon. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Arcanist's Cookbook(Mage only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from The Arcanist's Cookbook, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Kildrath. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Emerald Dream...(Druid only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from The Emerald Dream, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Javon. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Greatest Race of Hunters(Hunter only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from The Greatest Race of Hunters, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Mykos. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Light and How To Swing It(Paladin only)(both factions)Lv 54+
Return the book to its rightful owners.
Starts from The Light and How to Swing It, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Mykos. 7,050 XP in Classic.
The Treasure of the Shen'dralarLv 56+
Return to the Athenaeum and find the Treasure of the Shen'dralar. Claim your reward!
Starts: Shen'dralar Ancient, inside the dungeon. Turn in to Treasure of the Shen'dralar. Needs The Madness Within first. Step 2 of 2. 675 XP in Classic.
A Broken Trap(both factions)Lv 56+
Starts: Broken Trap, inside the dungeon.
The Madness Within(both factions)Lv 56+
You must destroy the guardians surrounding the 5 Pylons that power the Prison of Immol'thar. Once the Pylons have powered down, the force field surrounding Immol'thar will have dissipated. Enter the Prison of Immol'thar and eradicate the foul demon that stands at its heart. Finally, confront Prince Tortheldrin in Athenaeum. Return to the Shen'dralar Ancient in the courtyard should you complete this quest.
Starts: Shen'dralar Ancient, inside the dungeon. 10,250 XP in Classic.
Unfinished Gordok Business(both factions)Lv 56+
Find the Gauntlet of Gordok Might and return it to Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul. According to Kromcrush, the "old timey story" says that Tortheldrin - a "creepy" elf who called himself a prince - stole it from one of the Gordok kings.
6,600 XP in Classic.
Unfinished Gordok Business(both factions)Lv 56+
Find the Gauntlet of Gordok Might and return it to Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul. According to Kromcrush, the "old timey story" says that Tortheldrin - a "creepy" elf who called himself a prince - stole it from one of the Gordok kings.
Starts: Captain Kromcrush, inside the dungeon. 8,300 XP in Classic.
The Instigator's Enchantment(both factions)Lv 58+
Bring the following to Falrin Treeshaper inside Dire Maul: 1 Jeering Spectre's Essence, 4 Dark Runes and 8 Large Brilliant Shards.
Starts: Falrin Treeshaper, inside the dungeon. Needs Falrin's Vendetta first. Step 6 of 6. 6,600 XP in Classic.
Anthion's Old Friend(both factions)Lv 58+
Take the incomplete Banner of Provocation to Falrin Treeshaper at the library in Dire Maul.
Starts from Incomplete Banner of Provocation, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Falrin Treeshaper. Needs Anthion's Strange Request first. Step 4 of 4. 6,600 XP in Classic.
Libram of Focus(both factions)Lv 58+
Bring a Libram of Focus, 1 Pristine Black Diamond, 4 Large Brilliant Shards, and 2 Skin of Shadow to Lorekeeper Lydros in Dire Maul to receive an Arcanum of Focus.
Starts: Lorekeeper Lydros, inside the dungeon.
Libram of Protection(both factions)Lv 58+
Bring a Libram of Protection, 1 Pristine Black Diamond, 2 Large Brilliant Shards, and 1 Frayed Abomination Stitching to Lorekeeper Lydros in Dire Maul to receive an Arcanum of Protection.
Starts: Lorekeeper Lydros, inside the dungeon.
Libram of Rapidity(both factions)Lv 58+
Bring a Libram of Rapidity, 1 Pristine Black Diamond, 2 Large Brilliant Shards, and 2 Blood of Heroes to Lorekeeper Lydros in Dire Maul to receive an Arcanum of Rapidity.
Starts: Lorekeeper Lydros, inside the dungeon.
The Forging of Quel'Serrar(both factions)Lv 60+
Give the Dull and Flat Elven Blade to Lorekeeper Lydros.
Starts from A Dull and Flat Elven Blade, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Lydros. Needs Foror's Compendium first. Step 2 of 2. 7,050 XP in Classic.
Arcane Refreshment(Mage only)(both factions)Lv 60+
Travel to the Warpwood Quarter of Dire Maul and slay the water elemental, Hydrospawn. Return to Lorekeeper Lydros in the Athenaeum with the Hydrospawn Essence.
Starts: Lorekeeper Lydros, inside the dungeon. 6,600 XP in Classic.
Foror's Compendium(both factions)Lv 60+
Return Foror's Compendium of Dragon Slaying to the Athenaeum.
Starts from Foror's Compendium of Dragon Slaying, so everyone loots their own. Turn in to Lorekeeper Lydros. 7,050 XP in Classic.

Sources: CMaNGOS classic database (GPL), Classic 1.12.1, with each giver's spawn point placed on the zone map through the Classic Era client's map table.

Loot and quests

Boss drop tables are not published yet. The beta client datamine lists new items but not where they drop, so no boss drop is tied to this dungeon here.

The beta client adds 485 new gear items with a required level of 58–60 (drop source unknown; beta datamine, may change):

Browse all new and changed WoW Forever gear by slot →All WoW Forever quests →

Dungeon group guides for level 59

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Group and community guides whose level range covers level 59, ranked by votes.

Best leveling combos Leveling zone map All leveling guides for 59

Plan your talents for this dungeon

Check your level 59 build in your class's talent calculator before you queue.

Sources

Level rangeOfficial WoW Forever dungeon level chart
Classic boss referencewarcraft.wiki.gg: Capital Gardens
Classic drop listwarcraft.wiki.gg: Capital Gardens
Community dataDaybreak Forever datamine: WoW Forever beta client datamine, build 1.60.1.70532 (22 October 2026)
Classic referenceWarcraft Wiki: Crescent Key
Classic referenceWarcraft Wiki: Dire Maul