Dungeons

Shadowfang Keep

Archmage Arugal's worgen-infested castle in Silverpine Forest. A haunted, compact dungeon aimed at levels 22-30, mostly visited by the Horde.

Location
Silverpine Forest
Level
Level 18
Bosses
8

Entrance

The keep overlooks Pyrewood Village in southern Silverpine Forest. Horde players reach it easily from the Sepulcher; Alliance groups have to travel through Horde-controlled Silverpine, usually coming from the Wetlands or via Hillsbrad.

Overview

Shadowfang Keep was once the seat of Baron Silverlaine. During the Third War the Kirin Tor archmage Arugal summoned worgen from another world to fight the Scourge - but the beasts turned on the people of Silverpine instead, and Arugal, broken by guilt, took over the keep as their master. Now the castle is overrun with worgen, restless spirits and Arugal’s followers.

It is a shorter dungeon than its level range suggests, with a satisfying climb from the cellar to Arugal’s tower. The Horde has several quests here from the Sepulcher and the Undercity; Alliance characters mostly come for the experience and the class quests.

Route

Kill Rethilgore in the cellar, free the prisoner and let them open the door to the courtyard. Clear Razorclaw, then go through the dining hall (Baron Silverlaine), up to Commander Springvale, and out along the ramparts for Odo. The upper floors lead to Fenrus and Wolf Master Nandos, and finally the tower top where Arugal waits.

Based on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.

  1. 1

    Rethilgore

    A worgen jailer holding prisoners in the cellar near the entrance. Once he dies, free the captive (it depends on your faction) - they open the courtyard door for you.

  2. 2

    Razorclaw the Butcher

    A cleaver-wielding brute in the courtyard area. Pure melee damage - keep heals on the tank.

    Notable loot
    • Butcher's Cleaver
    • Butcher's Slicer
  3. 3

    Baron Silverlaine

    The keep's former lord, now a ghost in the dining hall. He curses the group with Veil of Shadow, which badly reduces healing - remove curses if you can.

    Notable loot
    • Silverlaine's Family Seal
    • Baron's Scepter
  4. 4

    Commander Springvale

    A fallen paladin with guards around him. He stuns with Hammer of Justice and heals himself; interrupt his Holy Light.

    Notable loot
    • Commander's Crest
    • Haunting Blade
  5. 5

    Odo the Blindwatcher

    A blind worgen on the walkways. He periodically flies into a howling rage that increases his damage, so kill him quickly and keep the tank topped up.

    Notable loot
    • Odo's Ley Staff
  6. 6

    Fenrus the Devourer

    A giant wolf whose bite applies a stacking poison. Cure poison or use antivenom; nothing else to worry about.

    Notable loot
    • Fenrus' Hide
  7. 7

    Wolf Master Nandos

    Calls packs of worgen and wolves to his side. AoE and crowd control help a lot here.

  8. 8

    Archmage Arugal

    The mad mage who unleashed the worgen. He teleports around his room, blasts players with shadow magic and can curse someone into a worgen form that attacks allies - stay spread and chase him down.

    Notable loot
    • Robes of Arugal
    • Belt of Arugal
    • Meteor Shard

Based on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.

  • Deathstalkers in Shadowfang

    Horde

    Starts at: High Executor Hadrec, the Sepulcher

    Find the Forsaken deathstalkers who went missing inside the keep.

  • The Book of Ur

    Horde

    Starts at: Keeper Bel'dugur, the Apothecarium in the Undercity

    Recover a lost tome from the keep's library.

    Rewards
    • Grizzled Boots
    • Steel-clasped Bracers

  • Arugal Must Die

    HordeLevel 27

    Starts at: Dalar Dawnweaver, the Sepulcher

    Kill Archmage Arugal and bring back his head.

    Rewards
    • Seal of Sylvanas

  • The Test of Righteousness

    Alliance

    Starts at: Jordan Stilwell, outside Ironforge (paladin quest)

    Part of the paladin weapon quest: one of the pieces Jordan needs is hidden inside the keep.

    Rewards
    • Verigan's Fist

  • The Orb of Soran'ruk

    Both factions

    Starts at: Doan Karhan, the Barrens (warlock quest)

    Warlocks collect Soran'ruk fragments - the large one comes from the Shadowfang Darksouls in this dungeon.

    Rewards
    • Orb of Soran'ruk
    • Staff of Soran'ruk

Based on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.

Shadowfang Keep — Level 1

Map from the game files (Classic layout). Tap to open it full size.

  • Free the prisoner after Rethilgore - the courtyard door only opens when they do it.
  • Shadowfang Darksouls cast shadow damage and are needed for the warlock Soran'ruk quest.
  • The keep is compact but has stairs and narrow walkways - patrols on the battlements are easy to pull by accident.
  • The rare sword Shadowfang drops from trash here and is a popular weapon for levelers.
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