Uldaman is an ancient titan vault buried under the north of the Badlands, overrun by Shadowforge dwarves, troggs and living stone. It is the big quest dungeon of the 40s in WoW Forever: almost every quest ties into a chain that starts outside, and the last boss, Archaedas, guards the Discs of Norgannon. The dungeon is tuned for levels 42 to 52.
Uldaman is not open on the WoW Forever beta yet, so this guide covers the original version of the dungeon: the entrances, every quest, all bosses and the loot. The Forever database already shows new quest rewards, such as the Fists of Impending Doom and the Excavator Gauntlets, and reworked boss loot. We describe everything known so far and will add the rest after the November 4 launch.
Uldaman lies in the north of the Badlands, just south of the border with Loch Modan. Alliance players fly to Thelsamar in Loch Modan and ride south. Horde players fly to Kargath in the Badlands. If you do not have that flight path yet, ride from Hammerfall in the Arathi Highlands south through the Wetlands and Loch Modan.
Uldaman has two entrances. The front entrance is in the excavation site full of Shadowforge dwarves near the Loch Modan border, and the caves before the portal hold several quest objectives. The back entrance is a tunnel in Dustwind Gulch, east of Hammertoe's Digsite, and it leads close to the last bosses. Groups use it to come back for Archaedas after a break.
Uldaman has about twenty quests, more than any dungeon before it, and many are long chains. Start them early: several first steps begin in Ironforge, the Undercity, Loch Modan or the Badlands, and some objectives sit in the caves outside the instance. The chains to prioritize are the necklace chain for both factions and Solution to Doom, which now has three reward choices.
These three quests are open to both factions:
| Quest | Level | Quest Giver | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Stones | 36, requires 30 | Rigglefuzz in the Badlands | Collect Dentrium and An'Alleum power stones from the Shadowforge dwarves at the dig site outside the instance | Energized Stone Circle, Duracin Bracers, Everlast Boots or the new Charged Leather Bracers |
| Solution to Doom | 40, requires 30 | Theldurin the Lost in the Badlands | Bring the Tablet of Ryun'eh from an ancient chest in the Sealed Hall, outside the instance portal | Doomsayer's Robe or the new Doomcaller's Pants and Fists of Impending Doom |
| The Platinum Discs | 47, requires 40 | The Discs of Norgannon in the chamber of Archaedas | Hear the story of the discs and take the miniature discs to Ironforge or Thunder Bluff | Potions and the Thawpelt Sack |
The Shattered Necklace drops from mobs inside Uldaman and starts a chain for both factions. Both versions ask for three gems from bosses and chests inside and the Shattered Necklace Power Source from Archaedas:
| Faction | Quest Giver | Chain Steps | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance | Talvash del Kissel in Ironforge | The Shattered Necklace, Lore for a Price, Back to Uldaman, Find the Gems, Restoring the Necklace | Classic: Talvash's Enhancing Necklace |
| Horde | Jarkal Mossmeld in Kargath | Necklace Recovery, Necklace Recovery, Take 2, Translating the Journal, Find the Gems and Power Source, Deliver the Gems, Necklace Recovery, Take 3 | Classic: Jarkal's Enhancing Necklace |
In the Forever data, both necklace rewards are still hidden.
Most Alliance quests start in Ironforge, and several have lead-ins. Where the Forever data still hides a reward, the table shows the Classic one:
| Quest | Level | Quest Giver | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hidden Chamber | 40, requires 35 | Chain from The Lost Dwarves in Ironforge | Take the Gni'kiv Medallion from the chest of Baelog, combine it with The Shaft of Tsol from Revelosh into the Staff of Prehistoria and enter the hidden chamber behind Ironaya | Classic: Dwarven Charge or Explorer's League Lodestar |
| Agmond's Fate | 38, requires 30 | Prospector Ironband, after Ironband Wants You! | Find four Carved Stone Urn outside the instance portal | Prospector Gloves, the new Restorer's Fine Gloves or the new Excavator Gauntlets |
| Amulet of Secrets | 40, requires 35 | Hammertoe Grez, in the chain from A Sign of Hope | Kill Magregan Deepshadow outside the instance and recover Hammertoe's Amulet | Next step of the chain |
| The Lost Tablets of Will | 45, requires 35 | Advisor Belgrum in Ironforge, after An Ambassador of Evil | Bring the Tablet of Will from the room of Galgann Firehammer | Medal of Courage |
| Reclaimed Treasures | 43, requires 33 | Krom Stoutarm in Ironforge | Bring his treasure from the North Common Hall outside the instance | Experience and silver |
| Uldaman Reagent Run | 42, requires 38 | Ghak Healtouch in Thelsamar, after Badlands Reagent Run | Collect 12 Magenta Fungus Cap from the caves inside and outside the instance | Five Restorative Potion |
The Horde versions of the treasure and reagent quests start in the Undercity and Kargath:
| Quest | Level | Quest Giver | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reclaimed Treasures | 43, requires 33 | Patrick Garrett in the Undercity | Bring his family treasure from the South Common Hall outside the instance | Experience and silver |
| Uldaman Reagent Run | 42, requires 36 | Jarkal Mossmeld in Kargath | Collect 12 Magenta Fungus Cap | Five Restorative Potion |
Mages have one more target in Uldaman:
| Quest | Level | Quest Giver | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power in Uldaman | Not listed | Tabetha in Dustwallow Marsh, part of a Mage chain | Bring the Obsidian Power Source from the Obsidian Sentinel | Next step of the chain |
The back entrance is the quickest way to the Obsidian Sentinel.
The Forever database already lists Uldaman with its loot and quests. The bosses show no changes so far, and no new boss drops have appeared yet. Several boss items are still hidden, so expect more changes at launch.
The biggest change is in the quest rewards. Three quests got new reward choices:
| Quest | New Reward Options |
|---|---|
| Solution to Doom | Doomcaller's Pants (leather, Strength and Intellect) and Fists of Impending Doom (mail, Attack Power and Intellect), next to Doomsayer's Robe |
| Agmond's Fate | Restorer's Fine Gloves (cloth, healing) and Excavator Gauntlets (mail, Strength and Spirit), next to Prospector Gloves |
| Power Stones | Charged Leather Bracers (leather, Agility and Stamina) |
All the old rewards became rare. Prospector Gloves now carry 13 Spell Power, Doomsayer's Robe gained Spell Power and Healing, and the Energized Stone Circle is now a caster shield with bonus armor.
The Revelosh armor pieces became rare with more armor. Rockshard Pauldrons gained Spell Power, Grimlok's Tribal Vestments gained Spell Power and Healing, and Oilskin Leggings became rare with more Agility. Ironaya's Bracers lost some armor. Many other items, like Galgann's Firehammer and the Archaedic Stone, are still hidden in the Forever data.
Uldaman has nine bosses in the main route. Shadowforge mobs run at low health, so slow them, and step out of every Flamestrike. When a Shadowforge Darkcaster puts Spell Bomb on you, stop casting until it ends.
Baelog, Eric "The Swift" and Olaf fight together. Crowd control Baelog, burn Eric first because his charges stun, then kill Olaf and finally Baelog. The chest behind them holds the Gni'kiv Medallion. They drop Baelog's Shortbow, Horned Viking Helmet, Battered Viking Shield and more.
Revelosh pulls with two trogg guards. Crowd control one guard, interrupt his Chain Lightning and burn him. He drops the Revelosh armor pieces and The Shaft of Tsol.
Ironaya waits in the hidden chamber opened by the Staff of Prehistoria. Face her away from the group because of her Arcing Smash, and keep ranged players spread, since her War Stomp and Knock Away throw players around. She has high armor and is immune to damage over time. She drops Ironaya's Bracers, Ironshod Bludgeon and Stoneweaver Leggings.
The Obsidian Sentinel splits off obsidian shards at about two thirds and one third of his health. Kill the shards first, then return to him. He drops the Obsidian Power Source for the Mage quest.
The Ancient Stone Keeper has a lot of armor and health and casts Sand Storms that slow and silence. Healers stay at the edge of the fight. He drops Cragfists and Rockshard Pauldrons.
Galgann Firehammer comes with two Shadowforge Geologists. Tank Galgann away from the group, crowd control one geologist and kill the other. Dispel his fire buffs, because they increase his fire damage. He drops Galgann's Firehammer, Flameseer Mantle and more, and the Tablet of Will lies in his room.
Grimlok fights with three adds. Burn him first, before he shrinks the whole group, and crowd control one add. He drops Grimlok's Charge, Grimlok's Tribal Vestments and Oilskin Leggings.
Archaedas awakens in the Chamber of Khaz'mul. During the fight he wakes earthen guardians, so kill the small adds quickly. At 20% health he awakens four elite vault warders, which die with him, so most groups simply burn Archaedas down. He drops Archaedic Stone, Stoneslayer and The Rockpounder, and the Shattered Necklace Power Source.
A rare goblin, Digmaster Shovelphlange, patrols the caves outside the instance and drops the Expert Goldminer's Helmet.
Uldaman offers solid upgrades in the early 40s. These are the drops and rewards worth planning for:
| Role | Best Items |
|---|---|
| Tank | Energized Stone Circle, Revelosh's Boots, Ironaya's Bracers |
| Melee damage | The Rockpounder, Stoneslayer, Fists of Impending Doom, Oilskin Leggings |
| Caster damage | Prospector Gloves, Rockshard Pauldrons, Doomsayer's Robe |
| Healer | Grimlok's Tribal Vestments, Restorer's Fine Gloves, Everlast Boots, Stoneweaver Leggings |
These small things save the most time and the most wipes in Uldaman:
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 Uldaman 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 Uldaman.
Uldaman is tuned for levels 42 to 52. Most groups run it at 42 to 46, when the quests still give full experience.
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.
Combine the Gni'kiv Medallion from the chest behind The Lost Dwarves with The Shaft of Tsol from Revelosh.
So far, only quest rewards: Doomcaller's Pants, Fists of Impending Doom, Restorer's Fine Gloves, Excavator Gauntlets and Charged Leather Bracers.
In Dustwind Gulch, east of Hammertoe's Digsite in the Badlands. It leads close to the last bosses.
These guides help you plan the dungeons around Uldaman:
