Dungeons

Stormwind Stockades

Stormwind's city prison, taken over by rioting inmates led by the Defias. A short Alliance-only dungeon for levels 24-30 that is mostly about bounty quests.

Location
Stormwind City
Level
Level 23
Bosses
5

Entrance

Easy access for the Alliance

The prison entrance is on the canals of the Mage Quarter in Stormwind. Horde players cannot realistically reach it - it is effectively Alliance-only.

Overview

The Stockades is Stormwind’s prison, located right in the city’s canal district. A riot broke out among the inmates, and members of the Defias Brotherhood have taken control of the cell blocks under the leadership of Bazil Thredd.

It is a small, simple instance: a central hall with branching cell corridors and no real puzzles. Its value lies in the many quests that send Alliance players here from all over the Eastern Kingdoms to collect heads of wanted criminals.

Route

From the entrance, the prison splits into a few cell corridors. Clear them one by one - Targorr, Kam Deepfury, Hamhock and Dextren Ward each sit in their own wing - and finish with Bazil Thredd at the end of the main hall. The order does not matter much; just make sure you visit every wing your quests need.

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

  1. 1

    Targorr the Dread

    An orc prisoner who flies into a frenzy at low health. Nothing complicated - just finish him fast once he enrages.

    Notable loot
    • Head of Targorr
  2. 2

    Kam Deepfury

    A Dark Iron dwarf warrior in his cell block. Durable and hits hard with shield attacks; a straightforward fight.

    Notable loot
    • Head of Deepfury
    • Kam's Walking Stick
  3. 3

    Hamhock

    An ogre who uses chain lightning and buffs his attack speed. Heal through the burst and kill him quickly.

  4. 4

    Dextren Ward

    A human traitor who fears nearby players. Fight him away from other packs so feared players do not run into extra adds.

    Notable loot
    • Hand of Dextren Ward
  5. 5

    Bazil Thredd

    The Defias leader behind the riot. He throws smoke bombs that stun - otherwise a simple fight at the end of the prison.

    Notable loot
    • Head of Bazil Thredd

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

  • The Fury Runs Deep

    Alliance

    Starts at: Motley Garmason, Dun Modr in the Wetlands

    Bring back the head of the Dark Iron dwarf Kam Deepfury.

  • What Comes Around...

    Alliance

    Starts at: Guard Berton, Lakeshire in Redridge Mountains

    Take revenge on the orc Targorr the Dread and return with his head.

  • Crime and Punishment

    Alliance

    Starts at: Councilman Millstipe, Darkshire in Duskwood

    Bring back the hand of the traitor Dextren Ward.

  • The Color of Blood

    Alliance

    Starts at: Nikova Raskol, Old Town in Stormwind

    Collect red wool bandanas from the inmates.

  • Quell The Uprising

    Alliance

    Starts at: Warden Thelwater, Stockades entrance

    Kill the rioting Defias prisoners, captives and convicts.

  • The Stockade Riots

    Alliance

    Starts at: Warden Thelwater, Stockades entrance

    End the riot by killing its ringleader, Bazil Thredd, and bringing back his head.

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

Stormwind Stockades — Level 1

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

  • This dungeon is all about the bounty quests - grab them from Redridge, Duskwood, the Wetlands and Stormwind before you go.
  • Corridors are narrow and cell doors are open: pull slowly or prisoners from neighbouring cells will join in.
  • A full run takes about 20-30 minutes, so it fits well between other activities.
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