Dungeons

Sunken Temple

The Temple of Atal'Hakkar, half-sunk in a lake in the Swamp of Sorrows, where the Atal'ai trolls try to summon the blood god Hakkar and green dragons stand guard. For both factions around level 47-55.

Location
Swamp of Sorrows
Level
Level 45
Bosses
8

Entrance

In the lake in the middle of the Swamp of Sorrows: swim to the ruined temple and go down the spiral stairs to the instance. Horde players start from Stonard; Alliance players come in from Duskwood or the Blasted Lands.

Overview

When the Atal’ai trolls tried to summon Hakkar the Soulflayer into Azeroth, the Aspect of Life sank their temple into the Swamp of Sorrows. The trolls never gave up: they still perform their rituals in the drowned halls, while green dragons led by the corrupted Eranikus guard the temple to keep Hakkar from returning.

The Sunken Temple is a multi-level ring of balconies and a central pit, with an optional statue puzzle and a summoning ritual. It is a big dungeon for the late 40s and early 50s, and it is also where several class quests from that era send players.

Route

Enter at the top and work around the balconies, killing the Atal’ai defenders to break the barrier to Jammal’an the Prophet. The dragonkin Weaver, Dreamscythe, Hazzas and Morphaz guard the upper and lower ledges, with the Shade of Eranikus at the bottom. Atal’alarion is an optional puzzle boss in the lower ring, and the Avatar of Hakkar only appears if someone runs the ritual for The God Hakkar.

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

  1. 1

    Atal'alarion

    A stone guardian in the lower ring of the temple, released by activating the statues around the pit in the right order. Hits hard and knocks the tank around.

    Notable loot
    • Darkwater Bracers
    • Headspike
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    Avatar of Hakkar

    Summoned during the ritual for The God Hakkar. Hakkari bloodkeepers appear first - take their blood and use it to put out the eternal flames, then the Avatar arrives. He can mind control and curse players; dispel where possible.

    Notable loot
    • Essence of Hakkar
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    Shade of Eranikus

    The fallen green dragon at the very bottom of the temple. He puts players to sleep and breathes on the group - keep the tank facing him away from everyone.

    Notable loot
    • Essence of Eranikus
    • Dragon's Eye
    • Crest of Supremacy
  4. 4

    Hazzas

    One of the green dragonkin guarding Eranikus's ledge. Use breath and sleep attacks - fight him with the group behind or beside him.

  5. 5

    Morphaz

    A second dragonkin guardian near Eranikus. Same rules as Hazzas: tank him facing away and heal through the breaths.

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    Weaver

    A green dragonkin patrolling the upper balconies. Can be pulled on its own; keep the tank in front.

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    Dreamscythe

    Another dragonkin guardian on the balconies, often fought around the same time as Weaver.

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    Jammal'an the Prophet

    Leader of the Atal'ai, guarded by Ogom the Wretched. He heals, hexes players and can turn them against the group. Kill the six Atal'ai defenders on the balconies first to drop the barrier to his chamber.

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

  • The Temple of Atal'Hakkar

    Both factions

    Starts at: Brohann Caskbelly in Stormwind (Alliance) or Fel'Zerul in Stonard (Horde)

    Collect Fetishes of Hakkar from the Atal'ai trolls inside.

  • The God Hakkar

    Both factions

    Starts at: Yeh'kinya, Steamwheedle Port in Tanaris

    Use the Egg of Hakkar during the summoning ritual to capture the essence of the Avatar of Hakkar.

    Rewards
    • Avenguard Helm
    • Lifeforce Dirk
    • Gemburst Circlet

  • Jammal'an the Prophet

    Alliance

    Starts at: Atal'ai Exile, the Hinterlands

    Bring back the head of Jammal'an the Prophet.

    Rewards
    • Helm of Exile

  • The Essence of Eranikus

    Both factions

    Starts at: Dropped by the Shade of Eranikus

    Take the dragon's essence to the Essence Font inside the temple.

    Rewards
    • Chained Essence of Eranikus

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

Sunken Temple — Level 1

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

  • To reach Jammal'an, defeat the troll defenders on each balcony - this lowers the barrier around him.
  • The temple has several levels connected by ramps and balconies; it is easy to fall into the central pit, so watch your step.
  • The God Hakkar quest needs the Egg of Hakkar, obtained from Yeh'kinya's chain in Tanaris.
  • Green dragons and dragonkin use sleep and breath attacks - always tank them facing away from the group.
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