The Cult of the Damned's school of necromancy beneath Caer Darrow in the Western Plaguelands — a level 58–60 dungeon run by Darkmaster Gandling, and a key stop for Tier 0 gear.
Scholomance is in the crypts of Caer Darrow, the island in Darrowmere Lake in the south-east of the Western Plaguelands. Alliance players stage at Chillwind Camp, Horde at The Bulwark. The door needs a Skeleton Key (or a rogue who can pick it).
Scholomance was once the crypt beneath the Barov family’s castle at Caer Darrow. When the Barovs sold out to the Scourge, the Cult of the Damned turned it into a school where new necromancers learn their trade under Darkmaster Gandling, and the Barov family now haunts the halls as undead.
It is a long, dense dungeon full of quests and Tier 0 drops. Most of the key bosses sit in six rooms around a central hall, and clearing all of them is the only way to call out Gandling.
Based on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.
Summoned on the balcony via the quest. Starts as a giant bat, swaps into a humanoid form; Wing Flap knockback and Curse of Tongues.
Illusionist who splits into many copies; only the real one takes damage. Use area attacks or tab-target to find her. Drops the bag for Krastinov's Bag of Horrors.
Krastinov's Bag of Horrors
Barovian Family SwordMassive bone construct at the bottom of the reliquary pit. Hits hard with Strike and War Stomp; a plain tank-and-spank once the skeletons around him are dead.
Bone Golem ShouldersDeath knight student fought in the Viewing Room. Shadow Bolt Volley and Defiling Aura.
Fire-casting student leader in the Viewing Room. Blast Wave and Flame Strike; Dawn's Gambit makes the students turn on him.
Ogre necromancer summoned as part of the Dungeon Set 2 (Tier 0.5) quest chain. Raises Bone Minions and Bone Mages; area damage helps.
Lich in the Barov hall. Frostbolt Volley, Ice Armor and Fear — the Soulbound Keepsake quest turns him mortal for the kill.
Bonechill HammerOne of the six room bosses that must die before Gandling appears. Heals and calls in students.
The Butcher, in one of the six rooms. Frenzy and Rend — keep the tank's health high.
Room boss with acid and diseases. Volatile Infection and Corrosive Acid; cure disease helps.
Hulking brute in one of the rooms. Trample and Cleave; turn him away from the group.
Undead lord in one of the six rooms. Unholy Aura and Immolate.
Undead lady in one of the six rooms. Fear, Curse of Agony and Dominate Mind.
Headmaster of Scholomance; appears in the central hall once all six room bosses are dead. Shadow Bolts, Arcane Missiles and Shadow Portal, which teleports a player into a sealed room full of undead — survive and clear it to get out.
Gandling's Signet Ring
Headmaster's Charge
Helm of Valor
Lightforge Helm
Magister's Crown
Devout Crown
Dreadmist Mask
Wildheart Cowl
Beaststalker's Cap
Shadowcraft Cap
Coif of ElementsBased on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.
Starts at: Alchemist Arbington, Chillwind Camp (Alliance) / Apothecary Dithers, The Bulwark (Horde)
The end of a chain through the Plaguelands that rewards the key to the Scholomance door.
Skeleton KeyStarts at: Eva Sarkhoff, Caer Darrow
Place the Blood of Innocents on the brazier on the balcony to summon Kirtonos, then defeat him.
Spectral Essence
Penelope's Rose
Mirah's SongStarts at: Eva Sarkhoff, Caer Darrow
After killing Doctor Theolen Krastinov, retrieve his bag of horrors from Jandice Barov.
Starts at: Betina Bigglezink, Light's Hope Chapel
Use the Dawn's Gambit device in the Viewing Room to turn the students and Vectus against each other.
Starts at: Weldon Barov, Chillwind Camp (Alliance) / Alexi Barov, Tirisfal Glades (Horde)
Recover the Barov family deeds scattered through the school.
Starts at: Magistrate Marduke, Caer Darrow
Use the Soulbound Keepsake on Ras Frostwhisperer to make him mortal, then destroy him.
Darrowshire Strongguard
Warblade of Caer DarrowCrown of Caer Darrow
DarrowspikeBased on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.
Map from the game files (Classic layout). Tap to open it full size.