WoW Forever Hall of Thanes Guide: Quests, Bosses & Loot
The definitive walkthrough for the first original WoW Forever dungeon in World of Warcraft: Forever (Levels 13–18). Complete all 5 dungeon quests, locate Afadra Dunwall, master the Horde travel route, execute 4 boss tactics, and claim verified Pre-BiS rare blue WoW Forever loot.
WoW Forever Dungeon Overview: Hall of Thanes (13–18)
Hall of Thanes is the very first brand-new WoW Forever dungeon introduced in World of Warcraft: Forever. Built to bridge the iconic level 13 to 18 progression band, it sits alongside legacy instances like Ragefire Chasm and The Deadmines, offering Alliance and Horde adventurers an authentic dwarven crypt dungeon rich in dwarven lore, high monster density, and early rare blue armor upgrades.
Among the official roster of original WoW Forever dungeons—serving alongside its counterpart Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20), as well as Wetlands Dig Site (24–29) and the pinnacle beta challenge City of Dalaran (28–33)—Hall of Thanes serves as the introductory proving ground for early progression.
The dungeon is situated directly inside Old Ironforge, carved into the subterranean royal burial chambers beneath Ironforge's Great Forge. The crypts have been infiltrated by hostile Dark Iron dwarven marauders and plagued by restless dwarven spirits awakened during recent seismic disturbances.
During the official September 17 to October 21 Closed Beta (capped at Level 30), this WoW Forever dungeon serves as the primary early farming hub. Clearing this instance with its 5 bundled quests provides enough experience to propel characters directly from level 13 to level 16+ in a single clean run.
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Closed Beta In-Game Capture
Dungeon Entrance & Meeting Stone Location (/way Ironforge)
Reaching this brand-new WoW Forever dungeon requires venturing into the previously inaccessible caverns of Old Ironforge. The entrance path is straightforward for Alliance characters, while requiring careful navigation or an organized summon for Horde players.
Alliance Entrance Path
From the city gates of Ironforge, proceed straight to The High Seat (Throne Room) where King Magni Bronzebeard presides. To the left of the royal throne, an arched doorway opens into a long, descending stone ramp. Follow this ramp downwards through the subterranean chambers until you reach the glowing orange magma halls of Old Ironforge.
Meeting Stone & Instance Portal
At the base of the Old Ironforge ramp, you will encounter the official WoW Forever Hall of Thanes Meeting Stone alongside NPC Thom Filch. Players can utilize this meeting stone to summon party members directly to the dungeon gate, bypassing all outside travel time.
Old Ironforge Portal & Meeting Stone
The Horde Route: Reaching Old Ironforge Safely
While this WoW Forever dungeon is neutral and accessible to both factions, its geographical placement deep within Dun Morogh poses a massive travel hurdle for Horde players.
Horde characters starting in Durotar, Mulgore, or Tirisfal Glades must travel to the Eastern Kingdoms, traverse Arathi Highlands and Wetlands, and climb into Dun Morogh through hostile Alliance territory guarded by level 55+ Ironforge mountaineers and city guards. Attempting this run on foot at level 13–18 results in numerous corpse runs and over 45 minutes of wasted time.
Because of this, experienced Horde teams rely strictly on Warlock Meeting Stone Summons. A stealth team or higher-level party summons Horde players directly to the Old Ironforge portal stone, allowing instant entry without engaging a single Alliance guard.
🩸 Pro Horde Travel Route & Meeting Stone Summon
Have two stealth classes (Rogue or Druid) travel through Wetlands at off-peak hours to reach the Old Ironforge portal stone. Once at the meeting stone, they can summon your entire 5-man group instantly, bypassing Dun Morogh guards completely.
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All 5 Hall of Thanes Quests & Objectives
Running this premier WoW Forever dungeon without its quests sacrifices over 60% of the instance's total experience value. Completing the five official quests yields enormous bonus XP, blue quest weapons, and reputation. Below is the verified step-by-step quest walkthrough documented from live Closed Beta testing:
📍 Where to Find Afadra Dunwall in Ironforge
One of the most frequently asked questions in Closed Beta is the exact location of Afadra Dunwall. She is stationed in the Hall of Arms (the military and warrior trainer district) in Ironforge at coordinates /way Ironforge 42.6 65.2. Speak with her to accept The Restless Dead before heading down into Old Ironforge.
| Quest Name | Quest Giver & Location | Waypoint (/way) | Dungeon Objective | Verified Quest Rewards |
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1
A Visitor to Dun Morogh
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Old Ironforge Incursion
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Beldin Steelgrill Steelgrill's Depot ➔ Chain leads to: Earthseer Farsen Gol'Bolar Quarry Hill |
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/way Dun Morogh 69.2 55.6
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Slay end-boss Durgen Dirgehammer, loot his head, and return it to King Magni Bronzebeard in Ironforge. |
⭐ Choice of 1 Rare Blue Weapon:
Ironforge Greathammer
Calibrated Blunderbuss
Deepblaze
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2
The Restless Dead
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Afadra Dunwall Ironforge (Hall of Arms) |
📍
/way Ironforge 42.6 65.2
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Defeat 15 Enraged Apparitions & 10 Tormented Souls wandering the burial crypts. |
⭐ Choice of 1 Rare Blue Armor:
Cryptwalker Bracers
Dusty Belt
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3
Important Heirlooms
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Thom Filch Old Ironforge Entrance |
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/way Ironforge 41.2 59.8
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Collect 8 Stolen Dwarven Heirlooms scattered inside burial urns and chests across the dungeon. |
⭐ Choice of 1 Rare Blue Item:
Tomb Robber's Gloves
Dwarven Tome
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4
An Ancient Grudge
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Ghostly Attendant Starts inside instance hall |
🏰
Inside Instance
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Defeat first boss Faldrim Anvilmar and put his restless royal spirit to eternal rest. |
⭐ Choice of 1 Rare Blue Gear:
Catacomb Cloak
Deepgrave Trousers
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5
The Treaty of Understanding
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Ancient Treaty Tablet The Vault (guarded by Plunder) |
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Inside Instance
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Interact with the ancient tablet in the vault and deliver it directly to King Magni Bronzebeard. |
⭐ Guaranteed Rewards:
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Massive Bonus XP • +500 Ironforge Rep • Bonus Gold
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Step-by-Step Chain: Unlocking "Old Ironforge Incursion"
The main dungeon storyline quest requires completing a brief 2-step prerequisite chain in Dun Morogh:
- Pick up A Visitor to Dun Morogh from Beldin Steelgrill at Steelgrill's Depot (just east of Kharanos).
- Ride east to the hills overlooking Gol'Bolar Quarry and speak with Earthseer Farsen (
/way Dun Morogh 69.2 55.6). - Kill Dark Iron scouts nearby to recover the Underground Map and return it to Farsen.
- Earthseer Farsen now rewards you with the elite dungeon quest Old Ironforge Incursion, ordering the assassination of Durgen Dirgehammer.
Quest NPC Location
All 4 Boss Encounters & Tactical Walkthroughs
Like other premier WoW Forever dungeons, Hall of Thanes requires tight coordination and mechanics execution. The instance is populated by elite Dark Iron dwarves and ancient apparition packs. Groups should maintain a standard Classic composition (1 Tank, 1 Healer, 3 DPS) with at least one class capable of interrupting spellcasts and dispelling curses or magic.
The spectral apparition of a fallen dwarven monarch guarding the entry tombs. Uses heavy melee strikes, shadow magic, and harmful curses.
- Mind Blast: High single-target Shadow damage cast; DPS must prioritize kicks and spell interrupts.
- Curse of the Fallen (Decurse): Applies a stacking shadow curse on group members; Mages and Druids should prioritize casting Remove Lesser Curse / Decurse immediately to prevent spike party damage.
- Room Clearance: Clear all surrounding Enraged Apparitions and Tormented Souls before engaging to avoid extra adds.
- Quest Credit: Completes "An Ancient Grudge".
An ancient molten fire elemental awakened within the subterranean forge caverns.
- Combust (Fire DoT): Heavy fire damage-over-time applied to party members; healers must dispel quickly or prioritize burst healing.
- Dark Iron Summoner: Accompanied by a Dark Iron Summoner add; group must focus and eliminate the summoner first to stop extra incoming pressure.
- Positioning: Tank should keep the elemental faced away from the group and clear of lava terrain hazards.
The cunning leader of the Dark Iron treasure hunters who broke into the royal crypt vaults.
- Stealth & Threat Drop: Plunder uses rogue mechanics, occasionally dropping aggro to strike backline party members. Tanks must quickly taunt back.
- Poison Attacks: Applies nature poison to melee targets; cleanse or keep the tank stabilized.
- Treaty Key / Vault: Defeating Plunder is required to secure the key and access the Ancient Treaty Tablet room for Quest #5 (The Treaty of Understanding).
Dark Iron Warlord commanding the infiltration. Wields a colossal two-handed weapon and commands stone guardians.
- 2x Lesser Stone Golems: Accompanied by two stone golems. Focus down both golems first before burning Durgen to prevent high dual-target spike damage on the tank.
- Heavy Cleave & Slams: Durgen delivers punishing physical swings in front of him. Tank must keep him faced away from all melee DPS.
- Dirgehammer's Head: Drops the quest head required for King Magni Bronzebeard's primary turn-in ("Old Ironforge Incursion").
Boss Encounter · Magmatus
End Boss · Durgen Dirgehammer
WoW Forever Loot: Complete Hall of Thanes Loot Tables
In World of Warcraft: Forever, the WoW Forever loot system introduces superior rare blue-quality weapons and armor sets tuned specifically for Classic+ progression. A full clear of WoW Forever Hall of Thanes alongside its 5 dungeon quests equips leveling characters with a complete set of Level 13–18 Pre-BiS dungeon gear.
Part 1: Verified Dungeon Quest Rewards (Hover / Tap to Inspect)
Hover over or tap any quest reward below to inspect its authentic stats, weapon speed, and bonus attributes:
Part 2: Verified Boss Drops (Hover / Tap to Inspect)
Hover over or tap any boss item below to inspect its authentic stats and item level:
Complete Verified Boss Loot Breakdown Table
Quick reference table mapping each boss drop to armor class, equipment slot, and target classes:
| Boss Encounter | Item Drop | Slot & Type | Quality | Primary Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faldrim Anvilmar | Ephemeral Choker | Neck (Jewelry) | Rare (Blue) | Mage, Priest, Warlock, Druid, Shaman, Paladin |
| Faldrim Anvilmar | Aetherwisp Bracers | Wrist (Cloth) | Rare (Blue) | Mage, Priest, Warlock |
| Faldrim Anvilmar | Spiritwraith Drape | Back (Cloak) | Rare (Blue) | Rogue, Hunter, Feral Druid |
| Magnatus | Kindlegem Girdle | Waist (Mail) | Rare (Blue) | Shaman, Paladin, Warrior |
| Magnatus | Flamefist Grips | Hands (Leather) | Rare (Blue) | Rogue, Feral Druid, Hunter |
| Magnatus | Fang of Magnatus | Main Hand (Dagger) | Rare (Blue) | Mage, Priest, Warlock, Druid, Shaman |
| Plunder (War Golem) | Golemheart Stave | Two-Hand (Staff) | Rare (Blue) | Mage, Warlock, Priest, Druid |
| Plunder (War Golem) | Golemguard Chest | Chest (Mail) | Rare (Blue) | Warrior & Paladin (Tanks) |
| Plunder (War Golem) | Treads of the Protector Golem | Feet (Mail) | Rare (Blue) | Warrior, Paladin, Shaman |
| Durgan Dirgehammer | Durgan's Crescent Axe | Main Hand (Axe) | Rare (Blue) | Warrior, Shaman |
| Durgan Dirgehammer | Direhammer Leggings | Legs (Leather) | Rare (Blue) | Rogue, Druid, Hunter |
| Durgan Dirgehammer | Robes of the Disgraced Thane | Chest (Cloth) | Rare (Blue) | Priest, Mage, Warlock |
Video Walkthroughs & Dungeon Gameplay References
For players who prefer visual guides and live dungeon execution, below are the authoritative video references recorded directly from the World of Warcraft: Forever Closed Beta. These videos provide complete visual proof of all quest chains, instance navigation, boss combat mechanics, and rare blue WoW Forever loot drops:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Afadra Dunwall is located in the Hall of Arms (the military and warrior quarter) inside Ironforge at coordinates /way Ironforge 42.6 65.2. She is the essential quest giver for The Restless Dead, requiring you to kill 15 Enraged Apparitions and 10 Tormented Souls inside the Hall of Thanes crypts for a rare blue wrist or belt reward.
The entrance to this WoW Forever dungeon is located deep in Old Ironforge. Head to The High Seat (King Magni Bronzebeard's throne room) in Ironforge, take the descending arched stairway to the left of the throne, and proceed down to the instance portal and Meeting Stone (/way Ironforge 41.2 59.8).
This WoW Forever dungeon is tuned for levels 13 to 18. Level 13 is the minimum requirement to accept the quests and enter, while level 15–16 is ideal for smooth, wipe-free clears.
The most coveted WoW Forever loot drops from Hall of Thanes include: Durgen's Crescent Axe (12.3 DPS main-hand axe), Ironforge Greathammer (16.0 DPS 2H mace), Deepblaze (17.9 DPS fire wand), Golemguard Chest (178 Armor Mail chest), Treads of the Protector Golem (122 Armor Mail boots), Robes of the Disgraced Thane (35 Armor caster robe), and Fang of Magmatus (+18 spell damage dagger).
In addition to WoW Forever Hall of Thanes (Levels 13–18), the official roster of original WoW Forever dungeons includes: Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20), Wetlands Dig Site (24–29), City of Dalaran (28–33), The Drowned City (35–40), Krol'dok Stronghold (40–45), Alcaz Island Prison (48–53), Blackmaw Hold (55–60), and Shaper's Terrace (58–60).
Yes! While the 5 dungeon quests are currently Alliance-focused in the Closed Beta, Horde players can easily enter the instance via Meeting Stone summons and farm 100% of the rare blue WoW Forever loot from all 4 bosses.
Official WoW Forever Dungeons Progression Roadmap
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