Blackfathom Deeps · Dungeon Guides & Loot

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Practical guide · Blackfathom Deeps

Classic reference

Underwater temple and quest branches; activate the four braziers individually.

Before entering

Prepare underwater breathing and poison cures; assign one brazier operator.

Finding the entrance

Beta community observations

Surface approach · Ashenvale

16.5, 11.0

Community map coordinates from WOWF.IO; confirm zone and elevation.

TomTom waypoint (add-on required)

Sources [1]

Reach the northern Zoram Strand ruins and enter the submerged passage.
Follow the outer caverns to the portal; check breath before diving.

The coordinate marks the coastal temple; access runs underwater.

Sources [1] [2]

Dungeon route & pull order

Classic reference

Ordered schematic, not a scale map. Check patrols before each pull.

Numbers match the steps below. Lines show the suggested order, not direction, distance or dungeon terrain. Dashed circles mark optional steps.

Stone crossing and turtle island
Done: Stone crossing and turtle island
Cross together; clear turtle packs before Ghamoo-ra.
Ghamoo-ra →Sources [1] [2]
Pool quest branches
Done: Pool quest branches
Check the northern manuscript, northwest Sarevess and southwest Thaelrid.
Lady Sarevess →Sources [1] [2]
Murloc cave
Done: Murloc cave
Pull murlocs separately before Gelihast.
Gelihast →Sources [1] [2]
Twilight branch Optional
Done: Twilight branch
Check for Lorgus Jett if needed; his position can vary.
Lorgus Jett →Sources [1] [2]
Submerged ruins Optional
Done: Submerged ruins
Dive for Serra’kis or quest objectives; Horde can check the Fathom Stone event.
Old Serra’kis → Baron Aquanis →Sources [1] [2]
Moonshrine
Done: Moonshrine
Clear the shrine and assign sleep removal before Kelris.
Twilight Lord Kelris →Sources [1] [2]
Four braziers
Done: Four braziers
Activate one, clear its wave and recover before the next.
Sources [1] [2]
Final passage
Done: Final passage
Recover after the gate opens, then engage Aku’mai.
Aku’mai →Sources [1] [2]

Sources [1] [2]

Boss mechanics & team roles

Tank

Call out disarms; pick up each brazier wave.

Healer

Watch breath underwater; preserve mana for Aku’mai.

Damage

Never trigger multiple braziers; focus water elementals.

Ghamoo-ra

Classic reference

Trample
Melee watch splash damage; ranged stay back.
Sources [1] [2]

Tank: Clear nearby turtles.
Healer: Watch melee health.
Damage: Avoid extra turtles.

Sources [2]

Lady Sarevess

Classic reference

Forked Lightning / Frost Nova
Spread; control or kill escorts.
Sources [2]

Tank: Face away.
Healer: Keep healing range.
Damage: Handle escorts.

Sources [2]

Gelihast

Classic reference

Net
Clear murlocs before roots restrict movement.
Sources [2]

Tank: Clear the arena.
Healer: Maintain sightlines when rooted.
Damage: Clear murlocs individually.

Sources [2]

Lorgus Jett

Classic reference

Lightning Bolt / Lightning Shield
Interrupt bolts; purge the shield if able.
Sources [2]

Tank: Pull the caster back.
Healer: Watch shield damage.
Damage: Assign interrupts.

Sources [2]

Old Serra’kis

Classic reference

Underwater fight
Surface before breath runs out.
Sources [1]

Tank: Choose clear sightlines.
Healer: Watch health and breath.
Damage: Stay with the group.

Sources [2]

Baron Aquanis

Classic reference

Frostbolt
Horde Fathom Stone event summon; interrupt Frostbolt.
Sources [2]

Tank: Prepare before interaction.
Healer: Ensure sufficient breath.
Damage: Trigger when needed for the quest.

Sources [2]

Twilight Lord Kelris

Classic reference

Mind Blast / Sleep
Arrange sleep removal and interrupt damage casts.
Sources [2]

Tank: Fight in the cleared shrine.
Healer: Call for backup when controlled.
Damage: Remove healer control if able.

Sources [2]

Aku’mai

Classic reference

Poison Cloud / Frenzied Rage
Ranged stay back; cure applied poison and prepare mitigation during Frenzied Rage.
Sources [2] [4]

Tank: Reserve mitigation for Frenzied Rage.
Healer: Prioritize tank; cure poison.
Damage: Attack from safe ground.

Sources [2]

Related quests

Some Chinese quest and ability names are descriptive translations; cross-check the English name, objective and source.

Knowledge in the Deeps

Classic reference

Alliance · Minimum level: 10

Starts at / NPC: Gerrig Bonegrip, Ironforge
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Manuscript in the underwater chest north of Ghamoo-ra.

Sources [3]

In Search of Thaelrid

Classic reference

Both factions · Minimum level: 18

Starts at / NPC: Dawnwatcher Shaedlass, Darnassus
Prerequisites: Classic neutral NPC quest; Horde must enter a hostile capital.
Dungeon objective: Find the guard in the southwest cave.

Sources [3]

Blackfathom Villainy

Classic reference

Both factions · Minimum level: 18

Starts at / NPC: Argent Guard Thaelrid, inside
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Loot Kelris’s head; turn in to your faction contact.

Sources [3]

Researching the Corruption

Classic reference

Alliance · Minimum level: 18

Starts at / NPC: Gershala Nightwhisper, Auberdine
Prerequisites: Complete The Corruption Abroad.
Dungeon objective: Collect 8 corrupted brain stems.

Sources [3]

Twilight Falls

Classic reference

Alliance · Minimum level: 20

Starts at / NPC: Argent Guard Manados, Darnassus
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Collect 10 Twilight Pendants.

Sources [3]

The Essence of Aku’Mai

Classic reference

Horde · Minimum level: 17

Starts at / NPC: Je’neu Sancrea, Zoram’gar
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Collect 20 sapphires; killing Aku’mai is not the objective.

Sources [3]

Allegiance to the Old Gods

Classic reference

Horde · Minimum level: 17

Starts at / NPC: Je’neu Sancrea, Zoram’gar
Prerequisites: Turn in the Damp Note first.
Dungeon objective: Kill Lorgus Jett.

Sources [3]

Amongst the Ruins

Classic reference

Horde · Minimum level: 21

Starts at / NPC: Je’neu Sancrea, Zoram’gar
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Retrieve the Fathom Core underwater.

Sources [3]

Baron Aquanis

Classic reference

Horde · Minimum level: 21

Starts at / NPC: Strange Water Globe from Aquanis
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Deliver the globe to Je’neu Sancrea.

Sources [3]

The Orb of Soran’ruk

Classic reference

Both factions · Minimum level: 20

Starts at / NPC: Doan Karhan, The Barrens
Prerequisites: Warlocks only.
Dungeon objective: Acolytes drop 3 fragments; the large fragment is in Shadowfang.

Sources [3]

Seeking the Kor Gem

Classic reference

Alliance · Minimum level: 20

Starts at / NPC: Thundris Windweaver, Auberdine
Prerequisites: Paladin Test of Righteousness branch.
Dungeon objective: Loot the corrupted gem from outer-cave naga.

Sources [3]

Details still to confirm

Roster matches the local Beta client. Tactics are Classic references; entrances use community Beta reports, without a full site playtest.
This is a five-player Classic reference, not the Season of Discovery raid. Aquanis is an optional quest event.
Gelihast is spelled Geilhast in the current Beta roster; encounter 2914 links the same entry.

Sources

[1] WOWF.IO · Blackfathom Deeps · Forever Beta · Source checked: 2026-10-07
[2] Icy Veins · Blackfathom Deeps (Classic) · Classic · Source checked: 2026-10-07
[3] Icy Veins · Blackfathom Deeps quests (Classic) · Classic · Source checked: 2026-10-07
[4] Wowhead Classic · Poison Cloud · Classic · Source checked: 2026-10-07

Dungeon Loot

Loot is a community snapshot with incomplete dungeon coverage. Chinese item names and effects are community translations; client boss names take priority. An empty list does not mean no loot.

Original community records · Checked: 2026-10-10
Some entries retain the 2026-09-24 snapshot because no newer observation is available.

Dungeon encounters

Ghamoo-ra
Lady Sarevess
Geilhast
Lorgus Jett
Old Serra'kis
Twilight Lord Kelris
Aku'mai

Encounter names and ordering come from client records; they do not confirm availability or loot. View instance details

Item	Slot	Quality	Boss
Twilight Lord Girdle ID 273846 · Item level 30 · Required level 25 Binds when picked up Armor 123 · Strength +8 Equip: +5 Shadow Resistance Equip: +6 Block Value	Waist	Rare	Twilight Lord Kelris Blackfathom Deeps
Spiked Shell Band ID 273839 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up · Unique-Equipped Stamina +5 Equip: When struck in combat, inflicts 2 Nature damage to the attacker.	Finger	Rare	Ghamoo-ra Blackfathom Deeps
Cursed Murloc Eye ID 273840 · Item level 29 · Required level 24 Binds when picked up · Unique-Equipped Equip: Spells and attacks deal 2 Shadow damage. Deals 4 times as much damage to Murlocs.	Accessory	Rare	Gelihast Blackfathom Deeps
Twilight Maul ID 273841 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up Weapon damage 60–91 · Speed 3.3 · DPS 22.9 Equip: +12 Spell Power Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 70 Nature damage.	Two-hand	Rare	Lorgus Jett Blackfathom Deeps
Treacherous Treads ID 273842 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up Armor 145 · Stamina +7 · Strength +5 Equip: Increases all threat generated by 1%.	Feet	Rare	Lorgus Jett Blackfathom Deeps
Fallenroot Longbow ID 273843 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up Agility +2 · Stamina +4 Weapon damage 21–40 · Speed 2.2 · DPS 13.9	Ranged	Rare	Lorgus Jett Blackfathom Deeps
Tortoise Armor ID 6907 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 208 Equip: +40 Armor Equip: Spell Damage received is reduced by 5.	Chest	Rare	Ghamoo-ra Blackfathom Deeps
Ghamoo-ra's Bind ID 6908 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 25 · Stamina +7 Equip: +8 Spell Power	Waist	Rare	Ghamoo-ra Blackfathom Deeps
Naga Battle Gloves ID 888 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 61 · Stamina +4 · Strength +4 Equip: +15 Healing Done Equip: +5 Damage Done	Hands	Rare	Lady Sarevess Blackfathom Deeps
Naga Heartpiercer ID 3078 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Weapon damage 37–70 · Speed 2.4 · DPS 22.3 Chance on hit: Wounds the target for 42 damage. Naga are Stunned for 2 sec.	Ranged	Rare	Lady Sarevess Blackfathom Deeps
Darkwater Talwar ID 11121 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Weapon damage 26–49 · Speed 2.2 · DPS 17 Equip: +6 Attack Power Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 28 Shadow damage.	Main hand	Rare	Lady Sarevess Blackfathom Deeps
Algae Fists ID 6906 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up Armor 132 · Strength +8 · Stamina +4 Equip: +4 Nature Resistance	Hands	Rare	Gelihast Blackfathom Deeps
Reef Axe ID 6905 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Strength +8 Weapon damage 59–89 · Speed 3.3 · DPS 22.4 Equip: +24 Healing Done Equip: +8 Damage Done	Two-hand	Rare	Gelihast Blackfathom Deeps
Rod of the Sleepwalker ID 1155 · Item level 29 · Required level 24 Binds when picked up Spirit +11 Weapon damage 53–80 · Speed 2.8 · DPS 23.8 Equip: Reduces the hit chance of Sleep effects against you by 5%. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to ? · Value unconfirmed Some values remain unconfirmed and cannot determine final item strength.	Two-hand	Rare	Twilight Lord Kelris Blackfathom Deeps
Gaze Dreamer Pants ID 6903 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up Armor 40 · Spirit +9 Equip: +12 Spell Power	Legs	Rare	Twilight Lord Kelris Blackfathom Deeps
Glowing Thresher Cape ID 6901 · Item level 29 · Required level 24 Binds when picked up Armor 23 · Spirit +8 Equip: +7 Healing Done Equip: +3 Damage Done	Back	Rare	Old Serra'kis Blackfathom Deeps
Bands of Serra'kis ID 6902 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 43 · Strength +6 · Stamina +3	Wrist	Rare	Old Serra'kis Blackfathom Deeps
Evocator's Blade ID 2567 · Item level 25 · Required level 20 Intellect +2 · Spirit +5 Weapon damage 18–34 · Speed 1.6 · DPS 16.3 Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to ? · Value unconfirmed Some values remain unconfirmed and cannot determine final item strength.	Main hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Blackfathom Deeps
Doomspike ID 3413 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Strength +3 · Stamina +3 Weapon damage 18–34 · Speed 1.5 · DPS 17.3	One-hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Blackfathom Deeps
Blueprint: Fishing Rack ID 273141 · Item level 25 Requires Fishing (140) Learn: Craft a Fishing Rack.	—	Uncommon	Gelihast Blackfathom Deeps

Blackfathom Deeps gear targets

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Blackfathom Deeps · Dungeon Guides & Loot

Before entering

Finding the entrance

Surface approach · Ashenvale

Dungeon route & pull order

Stone crossing and turtle island

Pool quest branches

Murloc cave

Twilight branch Optional

Submerged ruins Optional

Moonshrine

Four braziers

Final passage

Boss mechanics & team roles

Tank

Healer

Damage

Ghamoo-ra

Lady Sarevess

Gelihast

Lorgus Jett

Old Serra’kis

Baron Aquanis

Twilight Lord Kelris

Aku’mai

Related quests

Knowledge in the Deeps

In Search of Thaelrid

Blackfathom Villainy

Researching the Corruption

Twilight Falls

The Essence of Aku’Mai

Allegiance to the Old Gods

Amongst the Ruins

Baron Aquanis

The Orb of Soran’ruk

Seeking the Kor Gem

Details still to confirm

Sources

Dungeon Loot

Dungeon encounters

Blackfathom Deeps gear targets