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Archmage Arugal's keep, full of worgen. Free the prisoner in the courtyard to open the next door.

Where it is

  • Location: Above Pyrewood, Silverpine Forest (Eastern Kingdoms).
  • Access: Horde come from the Sepulcher close by. Alliance face a long trip north.
Shadowfang Keep entrance on the Silverpine Forest map
Shadowfang Keep entrance, Silverpine Forest at 44.7, 67.8 UnverifiedMap © Blizzard Entertainment, from the game files · coordinates source

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.

  1. Entrance Above Pyrewood, Silverpine Forest
  2. Rethilgore
  3. Razorclaw the Butcher
  4. Baron Silverlaine
  5. Commander Springvale
  6. Odo the Blindwatcher
  7. Deathsworn Captain (rare)
  8. Fenrus the Devourer
  9. Wolf Master Nandos
  10. Archmage Arugal

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

Shadowfang Keep map, part 1 of 7
Shadowfang Keep, part 1 of 7Map © Blizzard Entertainment, from the game files
Shadowfang Keep map, part 2 of 7
Shadowfang Keep, part 2 of 7Map © Blizzard Entertainment, from the game files
Shadowfang Keep map, part 3 of 7
Shadowfang Keep, part 3 of 7Map © Blizzard Entertainment, from the game files
Shadowfang Keep map, part 4 of 7
Shadowfang Keep, part 4 of 7Map © Blizzard Entertainment, from the game files
Shadowfang Keep map, part 5 of 7
Shadowfang Keep, part 5 of 7Map © Blizzard Entertainment, from the game files
Shadowfang Keep map, part 6 of 7
Shadowfang Keep, part 6 of 7Map © Blizzard Entertainment, from the game files
Shadowfang Keep map, part 7 of 7
Shadowfang Keep, part 7 of 7Map © Blizzard Entertainment, from the game files

Before you go

  • Free Sorcerer Ashcrombe (Alliance) or Deathstalker Adamant (Horde) in the courtyard: they open the door.
  • Mages: plan on a few runs if you want the Coldflame Saber.

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

TankWorgen packs hit hard and some curse. Pull to corners and use cooldowns on the bigger packs.
HealerFenrus and Arugal's packs bring shadow damage. Keep the tank topped before each pull.
DPSArugal teleports around the room. Follow him and stay out of his Shadow Bolt line on the healer.

What's different in Forever

  • New in Forever: Baron Silverlaine drops the Blade of Silverlaine, a spell power sword. source Unverified
  • Mages can turn the Blade of Silverlaine into the Coldflame Saber with the Scroll of the Saber. source Unverified
  • Arugal drops the Black Tome, which leads to the secret boss Lyn the Ignored in City of Dalaran, players report. source Unverified
  • 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

  • Deathstalkers in Shadowfang High Executor Hadrec, the Sepulcher (Horde)
  • Arugal Must Die Dalar Dawnweaver, the Sepulcher (Horde)
  • The Book of Ur Keeper Bel'dugur, Undercity (Horde)

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: 22–30. 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 18

Protection WarriorBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Tactical MasteryTactical MasteryNew in ForeverRequires level 14Keep 10 Rage when you change stance. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesDefensive StanceDefensive StanceCore abilityRequires level 10Tanking stance: less damage taken, more threat. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Protection PaladinBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Seal of FurySeal of FuryNew in ForeverRequires level 10Tanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notesHoly StrikeHoly StrikeNew in ForeverRequires level 6Instant melee strike that deals Holy damage. 10 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notes
Feral Combat DruidBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: ReviveReviveNew in ForeverRequires level 12Out-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notesBear FormBear FormCore abilityRequires level 10Tank form. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameNature's GraspNature's GraspNew in ForeverRequires level 10Roots enemies that hit you. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes

Healers: what you have by level 18

Holy PaladinBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Seal of FurySeal of FuryNew in ForeverRequires level 10Tanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notesHoly StrikeHoly StrikeNew in ForeverRequires level 6Instant melee strike that deals Holy damage. 10 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notes
Discipline PriestBelow the first milestone talent.
Holy PriestBelow the first milestone talent.
Restoration ShamanBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Fire totemFire totemCore abilityRequires level 10First Fire totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameEarth totemEarth totemCore abilityRequires level 4First Earth totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Restoration DruidBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: ReviveReviveNew in ForeverRequires level 12Out-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notesBear FormBear FormCore abilityRequires level 10Tank form. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameNature's GraspNature's GraspNew in ForeverRequires level 10Roots enemies that hit you. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes

Damage: what you have by level 18

Arms WarriorBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Tactical MasteryTactical MasteryNew in ForeverRequires level 14Keep 10 Rage when you change stance. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesDefensive StanceDefensive StanceCore abilityRequires level 10Tanking stance: less damage taken, more threat. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Fury WarriorBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Tactical MasteryTactical MasteryNew in ForeverRequires level 14Keep 10 Rage when you change stance. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesDefensive StanceDefensive StanceCore abilityRequires level 10Tanking stance: less damage taken, more threat. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Retribution PaladinBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Seal of FurySeal of FuryNew in ForeverRequires level 10Tanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notesHoly StrikeHoly StrikeNew in ForeverRequires level 6Instant melee strike that deals Holy damage. 10 s cooldown.Blizzard beta notes
Beast Mastery HunterBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Tame BeastTame BeastCore abilityRequires level 10Tame your first pet. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Marksmanship HunterBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Tame BeastTame BeastCore abilityRequires level 10Tame your first pet. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Survival HunterBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Tame BeastTame BeastCore abilityRequires level 10Tame your first pet. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Assassination RogueBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: StealthStealthCore abilityRequires level 1Move unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in game
Combat RogueBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: StealthStealthCore abilityRequires level 1Move unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in game
Subtlety RogueBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: StealthStealthCore abilityRequires level 1Move unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in game
Shadow PriestBelow the first milestone talent.
Elemental Combat ShamanBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Fire totemFire totemCore abilityRequires level 10First Fire totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameEarth totemEarth totemCore abilityRequires level 4First Earth totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Enhancement ShamanBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Fire totemFire totemCore abilityRequires level 10First Fire totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameEarth totemEarth totemCore abilityRequires level 4First Earth totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Arcane MageBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: FrostboltFrostboltCore abilityRequires level 4Your main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in game
Fire MageBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: FrostboltFrostboltCore abilityRequires level 4Your main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in game
Frost MageBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: FrostboltFrostboltCore abilityRequires level 4Your main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in game
Affliction WarlockBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Summon VoidwalkerSummon VoidwalkerCore abilityRequires level 10Your tanking demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Demonology WarlockBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Summon VoidwalkerSummon VoidwalkerCore abilityRequires level 10Your tanking demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Destruction WarlockBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: Summon VoidwalkerSummon VoidwalkerCore abilityRequires level 10Your tanking demon. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game
Balance DruidBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: ReviveReviveNew in ForeverRequires level 12Out-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notesBear FormBear FormCore abilityRequires level 10Tank form. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameNature's GraspNature's GraspNew in ForeverRequires level 10Roots enemies that hit you. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes
Feral Combat DruidBelow the first milestone talent. Newest: ReviveReviveNew in ForeverRequires level 12Out-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notesBear FormBear FormCore abilityRequires level 10Tank form. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameNature's GraspNature's GraspNew in ForeverRequires level 10Roots enemies that hit you. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes

Derived from Blizzard's published ability levels and milestone talents (one talent point per level from 10).

FAQ

What level is Shadowfang Keep in WoW Forever?

The game's own dungeon settings start it at level 18. In Classic it ran 22–30.

Where is Shadowfang Keep?

Above Pyrewood, Silverpine Forest (Eastern Kingdoms).

How do you get into Shadowfang Keep?

Horde come from the Sepulcher close by. Alliance face a long trip north.

What bosses are in Shadowfang Keep in WoW Forever?

In Classic: Rethilgore, Razorclaw the Butcher, Baron Silverlaine, Commander Springvale, Odo the Blindwatcher, Deathsworn Captain (rare), Fenrus the Devourer, Wolf Master Nandos, Archmage Arugal. Blizzard hasn't published a Forever list, so treat it as a starting point.

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