Scholomance is the school of necromancy in the crypts of Caer Darrow, the island castle in the Western Plaguelands. It is a level 60 dungeon in WoW Forever where the Cult of the Damned trains its necromancers under Darkmaster Gandling, and it is one of the main places to collect the first dungeon armor sets. The entrance is locked: you need the Skeleton Key or a player who can open the gate. The dungeon is tuned for levels 58 to 60.
Scholomance is not open on the WoW Forever beta yet, so this guide covers the original version of the dungeon: how to get in, every quest, all bosses and the loot. The Forever database already shows changes, such as a Necromantic Band with twice the health regeneration and new tank stats on the Deathbone armor. We describe everything known so far and will add the rest after the November 4 launch.
Scholomance lies on the island of Caer Darrow in the southeast of the Western Plaguelands. Alliance players come from Chillwind Camp or Aerie Peak in the Hinterlands. Horde players come from the Bulwark at the border with Tirisfal Glades or from Tarren Mill. Cross the bridge or swim to the island and walk into the castle courtyard, where the crypt entrance waits.
The gate is locked. One player needs the Skeleton Key from the quest chain The Key to Scholomance: Alliance players take it at Chillwind Camp, Horde players at the Bulwark. A Rogue with high Lockpicking or an Engineer with a Powerful Seaforium Charge can also open the gate.
Scholomance has two quest chains for both factions, a reputation quest for the Argent Dawn and several class quests. The chain to prioritize is the Sarkhoff chain that ends with The Lich, Ras Frostwhisper, which pays one of the best weapon choices before raids.
Most quests start in Caer Darrow, right next to the dungeon. Where the Forever data still hides a reward, the table shows the Classic one:
| Quest | Level | Quest Giver | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Theolen Krastinov, the Butcher | 60, requires 55 | Eva Sarkhoff in Caer Darrow | Kill Doctor Theolen Krastinov and burn the remains of Eva and Lucien Sarkhoff in his room | Next step of the chain |
| Krastinov's Bag of Horrors | 60, requires 55 | Eva Sarkhoff in Caer Darrow | Bring Krastinov's bag, which drops from Jandice Barov | Next step of the chain |
| Kirtonos the Herald | 60, requires 55 | Eva Sarkhoff in Caer Darrow | Use the Blood of Innocents on the brazier on the balcony to summon Kirtonos the Herald and kill him | Classic: Penelope's Rose or Mirah's Song, plus Spectral Essence |
| The Lich, Ras Frostwhisper | 60, requires 57 | Magistrate Marduke in Caer Darrow | Kill Ras Frostwhisper and use the Soulbound Keepsake on the dying lich to collect his human head | Classic: Warblade of Caer Darrow, Crown of Caer Darrow or Darrowspike, plus Darrowshire Strongguard |
| Barov Family Fortune | 60, requires 52 | Weldon Barov at Chillwind Camp or Alexi Barov at the Bulwark | Collect The Deed to Brill, The Deed to Caer Darrow, The Deed to Southshore and The Deed to Tarren Mill from bosses across the dungeon | Not listed |
| Plagued Hatchlings and Healthy Dragon Scale | 58, requires 55 | Betina Bigglezink at Light's Hope Chapel | Kill 20 Plagued Hatchling in the room of Rattlegore; a Healthy Dragon Scale can drop and starts the follow-up | Argent Dawn reputation |
Several class mount and armor quests end here. Paladins summon spirits with the Divination Scryer in the basement of the Great Ossuary for Judgment and Redemption, which leads to the Charger mount. Shamans use the same spot for The Darkreaver Menace, and Warlocks visit the dungeon during the Dreadsteed chain.
The Forever database already lists the dungeon with its loot and quests. Most quest rewards are still hidden, but several changes are visible.
Scholomance has thirteen bosses. The main route goes from Kirtonos through the Great Ossuary to the Barov family and Darkmaster Gandling.
Kirtonos the Herald appears when you use the Blood of Innocents on the balcony brazier. He switches between a human and a gargoyle form. Tank him with the back to a wall, and dispel his curse in human form. He drops Clutch of Andros and Stoneform Shoulders.
Jandice Barov creates illusions of herself all over the room. Find and attack the real one, and remove her Curse of Blood. She drops Wraithplate Leggings, Phantasmal Cloak and Krastinov's bag for the quest.
Rattlegore is a giant bone construct. Clear the room first, reduce his armor and face him away from the group. He drops Bone Golem Shoulders and Bone Ring Helm. The Plagued Hatchling room is next to him.
Marduk Blackpool and Vectus stand on the ledge above the Great Ossuary. Hold Marduk in place, because his Defiling Aura hurts anyone close, and step out of Vectus' fire. Marduk drops Ebon Hilt of Marduk, Vectus drops Dark Advisor's Pendant and Skullsmoke Pants.
Ras Frostwhisper is a lich with frost spells and fear. Face him away from the group, interrupt his casts and prepare for the fear. He drops Alanna's Embrace, Bonechill Hammer and Boneclenched Gauntlets.
Instructor Malicia, Doctor Theolen Krastinov, Lorekeeper Polkelt, The Ravenian, Lord Alexei Barov and Lady Illucia Barov each guard one of the side rooms around the main hall. Krastinov speeds up at half health, Polkelt spreads a Volatile Infection, The Ravenian hits very hard, Alexei has an Unholy Aura, and Illucia mind controls players. These six bosses drop pieces of the first dungeon sets, such as Magister's Gloves, Dreadmist Wraps and Lightforge Bracers.
Darkmaster Gandling appears after the six side room bosses are dead. During the fight he teleports a player into one of the side rooms full of undead, and that player must survive until the door opens. Interrupt his Arcane Missiles and dispel his Shadow Bolt debuff. He drops Headmaster's Charge, Pattern: Robe of the Void and set helmets like the Dreadmist Mask.
Scholomance is one of the best places for pre-raid gear. These are the drops worth farming:
| Role | Best Items |
|---|---|
| Tank | Boneclenched Gauntlets, Deathbone Chestplate, Wraithplate Leggings |
| Melee damage | Bone Ring Helm, Shadowcraft Cap, Necromantic Band |
| Caster damage | Headmaster's Charge, Dreadmist Mask, Magister's Crown, Alanna's Embrace |
| Healer | Devout Crown, Wildheart Cowl, Bonechill Hammer |
These small things save the most time and the most wipes in Scholomance:
For the full list of dungeons on the way to level 60, see our WoW Forever dungeons overview.
If you would rather skip the group search, our WoW Forever Dungeons Tour clears Scholomance and the other Forever dungeons in one order with an organized team, with quests, loot and experience included.
These are the questions players ask most often about Scholomance.
Scholomance is tuned for levels 58 to 60 and is meant for level 60 groups.
Not yet. This guide covers the original version of the dungeon and the changes already in the Forever database. We will update it after the November 4 launch.
Complete The Key to Scholomance chain from Chillwind Camp for Alliance or the Bulwark for Horde. A Rogue with Lockpicking or an Engineer can also open the gate.
Kill the six bosses in the side rooms around the main hall. Gandling then appears in the center.
So far, item stats: the Necromantic Band regenerates more health, the Deathbone armor is now a Paladin tank set, and set pieces gained Spell Power. Most quest rewards are still hidden.
These guides help you plan the dungeons around Scholomance:
