A sunken temple where the Twilight's Hammer and naga serve the old gods. Lots of water, and the last boss Aku'mai waits at the bottom.
Where it is
- Location: Zoram Strand, Ashenvale (Kalimdor).
- Access: Flooded ruins on the west coast of Ashenvale. Alliance come from Astranaar or Auberdine, Horde from Zoram'gar Outpost.
Source: Blizzard development notes · checked 11 Nov 2026
Route through the dungeon
The usual order from the entrance to the last boss, from the original game. Optional and rare bosses are marked.
- Entrance Zoram Strand, Ashenvale
- Ghamoo-ra
- Lady Sarevess
- Gelihast
- Lorgus Jett (optional)
- Baron Aquanis (Horde quest)
- Twilight Lord Kelris
- Old Serra'kis
- Aku'mai
Dungeon map
The dungeon's own map from Blizzard's Classic game files. The layout is the original one Forever brought back. Room marks on it come from that version and may not match Forever's bosses. Unverified
Before you go
- Swimming sections are long. Classes with water breathing should share it.
- Light the four braziers after Kelris to open the way to Aku'mai, as in Classic.
Advice by role
Our own advice. Where it mentions a boss, it goes by player reports or the Classic version, which may have changed. Beta data
| Tank | Naga packs include casters. Pull them out of the water onto land where you can hold them. |
| Healer | Fights in water mean long runs back. Don't wander off the path. |
| DPS | After Kelris, the brazier event spawns waves. Stay together and kill adds first. |
What's different in Forever
- 9 November: fixed players sometimes being unable to release after dying in Blackfathom Deeps. source Confirmed
- 6 November: the Damp Note drops more often. In Classic it dropped here and started a Horde quest. source Confirmed
- Guide sites report hundreds of new items added to the old dungeons, so Classic loot lists are incomplete. source Unverified
- Experience from dungeon enemies went up 50% on 8 November. source Confirmed
Quests worth taking
- Knowledge in the Deeps Gerrig Bonegrip, Ironforge (Alliance)
- Allegiance to the Old Gods The Damp Note drop (Horde)
- Blackfathom Villainy Argent Guard Thaelrid, inside (both factions)
In Classic Unverified
UnverifiedEverything in this section is from the original game, not Forever. It may have changed. Boss order, quests and location are from the original game. Forever kept the dungeon, and Blizzard hasn't published a new boss list.
Classic-era level range: 24–32. Classic-era group size: 5 players.
The Classic-era boss order is in the route above.
Forever bosses and loot
UnverifiedBlizzard hasn't published a boss list or loot table for this dungeon. Bosses and drops go here from our own runs, and drop chances only appear after enough players report kills. Spotted something? Use the comments below or the forum.
Tanks: what you have by level 22
 Protection Warrior | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest:  Victory RushVictory RushInstant strike after a worthwhile kill. Heals you for 10% of max health. 30 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notes Tactical MasteryTactical MasteryKeep 10 Rage when you change stance. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesDefensive StanceDefensive StanceTanking stance: less damage taken, more threat. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Protection Paladin | Up to 11 points in one tree: Templar's Bulwark. Newest:  ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes Seal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notes Holy StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage. 10 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notes |
 Feral Combat Druid | Up to 11 points in one tree: Feral Charge. Newest:  Cat FormCat FormMelee damage and stealth.Classic-era level: check in game Omen of ClarityOmen of ClarityChance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes ReviveReviveOut-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notes |
Healers: what you have by level 22
 Holy Paladin | Up to 11 points in one tree: Divine Favor. Newest: ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesSeal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notesHoly StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage. 10 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notes |
 Discipline Priest | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest:  Fear WardFear WardNow baseline for every Priest, whatever the race.Blizzard beta notes Devouring PlagueDevouring PlagueShadow damage over time that heals you. Now baseline for every Priest.Blizzard beta notes |
 Holy Priest | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: Fear WardFear WardNow baseline for every Priest, whatever the race.Blizzard beta notesDevouring PlagueDevouring PlagueShadow damage over time that heals you. Now baseline for every Priest.Blizzard beta notes |
 Restoration Shaman | Up to 11 points in one tree: Water Shield. Newest:  Totemic CallTotemic CallBrings all your totems to you. 30 s cooldown. Called Totemic Projection in the beta.Blizzard beta notes Call of the ElementsCall of the ElementsSave four totems and drop them with one 3 s cast.Blizzard beta notes Totemic RecallTotemic RecallPicks up all your totems and refunds some mana.Blizzard beta notes |
 Restoration Druid | Up to 11 points in one tree: Bloom. Newest: Cat FormCat FormMelee damage and stealth.Classic-era level: check in gameOmen of ClarityOmen of ClarityChance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesReviveReviveOut-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notes |
Damage: what you have by level 22
 Arms Warrior | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: Victory RushVictory RushInstant strike after a worthwhile kill. Heals you for 10% of max health. 30 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notesTactical MasteryTactical MasteryKeep 10 Rage when you change stance. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesDefensive StanceDefensive StanceTanking stance: less damage taken, more threat. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Fury Warrior | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: Victory RushVictory RushInstant strike after a worthwhile kill. Heals you for 10% of max health. 30 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notesTactical MasteryTactical MasteryKeep 10 Rage when you change stance. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesDefensive StanceDefensive StanceTanking stance: less damage taken, more threat. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Retribution Paladin | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesSeal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notesHoly StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage. 10 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notes |
 Beast Mastery Hunter | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest:  Aimed ShotAimed ShotBig ranged shot. Now baseline for every Hunter.Blizzard beta notes Tame BeastTame BeastTame your first pet. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Marksmanship Hunter | Up to 11 points in one tree: Lone Wolf. Newest: Aimed ShotAimed ShotBig ranged shot. Now baseline for every Hunter.Blizzard beta notesTame BeastTame BeastTame your first pet. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Survival Hunter | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: Aimed ShotAimed ShotBig ranged shot. Now baseline for every Hunter.Blizzard beta notesTame BeastTame BeastTame your first pet. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Assassination Rogue | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest:  StealthStealthMove unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Combat Rogue | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: StealthStealthMove unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in game |
| Subtlety Rogue | Up to 11 points in one tree: Premeditation. Newest: StealthStealthMove unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Shadow Priest | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: Fear WardFear WardNow baseline for every Priest, whatever the race.Blizzard beta notesDevouring PlagueDevouring PlagueShadow damage over time that heals you. Now baseline for every Priest.Blizzard beta notes |
 Elemental Combat Shaman | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: Totemic CallTotemic CallBrings all your totems to you. 30 s cooldown. Called Totemic Projection in the beta.Blizzard beta notesCall of the ElementsCall of the ElementsSave four totems and drop them with one 3 s cast.Blizzard beta notesTotemic RecallTotemic RecallPicks up all your totems and refunds some mana.Blizzard beta notes |
 Enhancement Shaman | Up to 11 points in one tree: Shamanistic Focus. Newest: Totemic CallTotemic CallBrings all your totems to you. 30 s cooldown. Called Totemic Projection in the beta.Blizzard beta notesCall of the ElementsCall of the ElementsSave four totems and drop them with one 3 s cast.Blizzard beta notesTotemic RecallTotemic RecallPicks up all your totems and refunds some mana.Blizzard beta notes |
 Arcane Mage | Up to 11 points in one tree: Arcane Blast. Newest:  FrostboltFrostboltYour main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Fire Mage | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: FrostboltFrostboltYour main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in game |
| Frost Mage | Up to 11 points in one tree: Ice Lance. Newest: FrostboltFrostboltYour main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Affliction Warlock | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest:  Summon SuccubusSummon SuccubusDamage and crowd-control demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game Summon VoidwalkerSummon VoidwalkerYour tanking demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Demonology Warlock | Up to 11 points in one tree: Demonic Sacrifice. Newest: Summon SuccubusSummon SuccubusDamage and crowd-control demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameSummon VoidwalkerSummon VoidwalkerYour tanking demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Destruction Warlock | Up to 11 points in one tree (milestone not published). Newest: Summon SuccubusSummon SuccubusDamage and crowd-control demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameSummon VoidwalkerSummon VoidwalkerYour tanking demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game |
 Balance Druid | Up to 11 points in one tree: Nature's Splendor. Newest: Cat FormCat FormMelee damage and stealth.Classic-era level: check in gameOmen of ClarityOmen of ClarityChance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesReviveReviveOut-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notes |
| Feral Combat Druid | Up to 11 points in one tree: Feral Charge. Newest: Cat FormCat FormMelee damage and stealth.Classic-era level: check in gameOmen of ClarityOmen of ClarityChance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesReviveReviveOut-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notes |
Derived from Blizzard's published ability levels and milestone talents (one talent point per level from 10).
FAQ
What level is Blackfathom Deeps in WoW Forever?
The game's own dungeon settings start it at level 22. In Classic it ran 24–32.
Where is Blackfathom Deeps?
Zoram Strand, Ashenvale (Kalimdor).
How do you get into Blackfathom Deeps?
Flooded ruins on the west coast of Ashenvale. Alliance come from Astranaar or Auberdine, Horde from Zoram'gar Outpost.
What bosses are in Blackfathom Deeps in WoW Forever?
In Classic: Ghamoo-ra, Lady Sarevess, Gelihast, Lorgus Jett (optional), Baron Aquanis (Horde quest), Twilight Lord Kelris, Old Serra'kis, Aku'mai. Blizzard hasn't published a Forever list, so treat it as a starting point.