Shadowfang Keep · Dungeon Guides & Loot

Explore boss tactics, group roles, pull routes, quests and entrances, then plan your gear targets.

Practical guide · Shadowfang Keep

Classic reference

Free the prisoner, then climb the keep; remove healing-reduction curses.

Before entering

Arrange curse removal, poison cures and interrupts; check class-quest objectives.

Finding the entrance

Beta community observations

Instance portal · Silverpine Forest

44.7, 67.8

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

TomTom waypoint (add-on required)

Sources [1]

Follow the uphill road to the keep north of Pyrewood Village and enter its gateway.

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.

Prison and gate event
Done: Prison and gate event
Kill Rethilgore; free and speak to the faction prisoner to open the courtyard.
Rethilgore →Sources [1] [2]
Courtyard and stables Optional
Done: Courtyard and stables
Check Vincent and Jordan’s Hammer; the optional horses pull together.
Sources [1] [2]
Kitchen and dining hall
Done: Kitchen and dining hall
Clear to Razorclaw, then Silverlaine; keep stair packs separate.
Razorclaw the Butcher → Baron Silverlaine →Sources [1] [2]
Commander’s room
Done: Commander’s room
Control escorts and reserve an interrupt for healing.
Commander Springvale →Sources [1] [2]
Wall walk
Done: Wall walk
Keep the healer away from guards’ silence; handle Odo and bats.
Odo the Blindwatcher →Sources [1] [2]
Lower tower
Done: Lower tower
Catch four Voidwalkers at Fenrus’s half health; clear them before collecting the book.
Fenrus the Devourer →Sources [3] [4]
Wolf hall
Done: Wolf hall
Clear surrounding wolves; catch Nandos’s summons.
Wolf Master Nandos →Sources [1] [2]
Arugal platform
Done: Arugal platform
Recover mana and check healing sightlines between platforms.
Archmage Arugal →Sources [1] [2]

Sources [1] [2]

Boss mechanics & team roles

Tank

Manage mana drains; separate silence packs from bosses.

Healer

Avoid silence range; call for curse removal.

Damage

Interrupt Holy Light; maintain range after Arugal teleports.

Rethilgore

Classic reference

Soul Drain
Heal the drained target; speak to the prisoner afterwards.
Sources [2]

Tank: Secure the prison pack.
Healer: Watch the drained target.
Damage: Complete the gate dialogue.

Sources [2]

Razorclaw the Butcher

Classic reference

Butcher Drain
Mana tanks watch resources; damage dealers watch threat.
Sources [2]

Tank: Prepare low-mana threat tools.
Healer: Keep a mana reserve.
Damage: Ease threat when tank mana is low.

Sources [2]

Baron Silverlaine

Classic reference

Veil of Shadow
Healing is reduced; remove the curse immediately.
Sources [2]

Tank: Mitigate until decursed.
Healer: Call for decurse before chasing health.
Damage: Decurse if able.

Sources [2]

Commander Springvale

Classic reference

Holy Light / Hammer of Justice
Interrupt healing; control escorts during tank stuns.
Sources [2]

Tank: Hold boss and guards.
Healer: Prepare for stuns.
Damage: Save a healing interrupt.

Sources [2]

Odo the Blindwatcher

Classic reference

Howling Rage
Prepare tank health for increased damage; face bats away.
Sources [2]

Tank: Face bats away.
Healer: Watch increased damage.
Damage: Focus bats.

Sources [2]

Fenrus the Devourer

Beta community observations

Toxic Saliva / adds at half health
Heal the extra Saliva damage. Four Voidwalkers arrive at 50% health and persist after the boss dies.
Sources [4]

Tank: Prepare to gather four Voidwalkers at half health.
Healer: Keep mana for the boss and adds overlapping.
Damage: Let the tank secure adds; clear them before looting.

Sources [4]

Wolf Master Nandos

Classic reference

Wolf summons
Pick up and kill each wave of wolves.
Sources [2]

Tank: Catch wolves off the healer.
Healer: Keep tank sightlines.
Damage: Switch to summons.

Sources [2]

Archmage Arugal

Classic reference

Void Bolt / Shadow Port
Maintain healing sightlines through teleports; interrupt when possible.
Sources [2]
Arugal’s Curse
Control the affected ally; avoid cleaving them.
Sources [2]

Tank: Reconnect after teleports.
Healer: Prepare for spell bursts.
Damage: Watch boss and controlled allies.

Sources [2]

Related quests

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

Deathstalkers in Shadowfang

Classic reference

Horde · Minimum level: 18

Starts at / NPC: High Executor Hadrec, The Sepulcher
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Find Adamant and Vincent in the courtyard.

Sources [3]

The Book of Ur

Classic reference

Horde · Minimum level: 16

Starts at / NPC: Keeper Bel’dugur, Undercity
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Collect the book in Fenrus’s room.

Sources [3]

Arugal Must Die

Classic reference

Horde · Minimum level: 18

Starts at / NPC: Dalar Dawnweaver, The Sepulcher
Prerequisites: No prerequisite chain listed in the source; check availability in game.
Dungeon objective: Loot Arugal’s head.

Sources [3]

The Test of Righteousness

Classic reference

Alliance · Minimum level: 20

Starts at / NPC: Jordan Stilwell, Ironforge
Prerequisites: Paladin class chain.
Dungeon objective: Find Jordan’s Hammer in the stables.

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: Darksouls drop the large fragment; small fragments come from Blackfathom.

Sources [3]

The Horn of Xelthos

Beta community observations

Both factions · Minimum level: Not recorded

Starts at / NPC: Dead Drop, Silverpine Forest 47.1, 71.1.
Prerequisites: For solo gate access, pickpocket a Venture Co. Work Order in Windshear Crag and exchange it with Veenix for a Breaching Charge. The source lists level 1; the practical acceptance requirement remains unverified.
Dungeon objective: Solo Rogue: pickpocket half-keys from Gemela in the dining hall and Gefell past the right-hand stairs; combine them for the stable chest.

Sources [5] [6]

Details still to confirm

Roster matches the local Beta client. Tactics are Classic references; entrances use community Beta reports, without a full site playtest.
Community descriptions disagree on Odo’s damage trigger; no fixed threshold is asserted.

Sources

[1] WOWF.IO · Shadowfang Keep · Forever Beta · Source checked: 2026-10-07
[2] Icy Veins · Shadowfang Keep (Classic) · Classic · Source checked: 2026-10-07
[3] Icy Veins · Shadowfang Keep quests (Classic) · Classic · Source checked: 2026-10-07
[4] Icy Veins · Shadowfang Keep (Forever) · Forever Beta · Source checked: 2026-10-07
[5] Icy Veins · Shadowfang Keep quests (Forever) · Forever Beta · Source checked: 2026-10-07
[6] Wowhead · The Horn of Xelthos quest record · Forever Beta · 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

Rethilgore
Razorclaw the Butcher
Baron Silverlaine
Commander Springvale
Odo the Blindwatcher
Fenrus the Devourer
Wolf Master Nandos
Archmage Arugal

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

Item	Slot	Quality	Boss
Sorcerer Collar ID 273457 · Item level 22 · Required level 17 Binds when picked up Intellect +2 · Spirit +2 Equip: Reduces the hit chance of Silence effects against you by 4%.	Neck	Rare	Rethilgore Shadowfang Keep
Cell Keeper's Claws ID 273456 · Item level 22 · Required level 17 Binds when picked up Agility +2 Weapon damage 25–48 · Speed 2.5 · DPS 14.6 Equip: +6 Attack Power Vs Humanoids Equip: +6 Attack Power	Main hand	Rare	Rethilgore Shadowfang Keep
Blade of Silverlaine ID 273637 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up Weapon damage 17–33 · Speed 2.3 · DPS 10.9 Equip: +6 Shadow Resistance Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 28.	Main hand	Rare	Baron Silverlaine Shadowfang Keep
Blindwatcher's Sight ID 273645 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up Equip: Reduces the hit chance of Disorient effects against you by 7%.	Head	Rare	Odo the Blindwatcher Shadowfang Keep
Worgenbane Talisman ID 273643 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up · Unique-Equipped Equip: +2 Mana per 5 sec. Use: Stuns target Worgen for 4 sec. · 300 sec cooldown	Accessory	Rare	Commander Springvale Shadowfang Keep
Half-Eaten Boots ID 273646 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 143 · Strength +8 Equip: -99 Armor ? · Value unconfirmed Equip: +10 Nature Resistance Some values remain unconfirmed and cannot determine final item strength.	Feet	Rare	Fenrus the Devourer Shadowfang Keep
Worgpelt Leggings ID 273647 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up Armor 84 · Agility +10 · Strength +5 Equip: +7 Fire Resistance	Legs	Rare	Wolf Master Nandos Shadowfang Keep
Rugged Spaulders ID 5254 · Item level 22 · Required level 17 Binds when picked up Armor 67 Equip: +2 Fire Resistance Equip: +2 Arcane Resistance Equip: +2 Nature Resistance Equip: +2 Shadow Resistance Equip: +2 Frost Resistance Equip: +20 Armor	Shoulder	Rare	Rethilgore Shadowfang Keep
Eerie Stable Lantern ID 6341 · Item level 21 · Required level 19 Binds when picked up Stamina +4 Equip: +4 Shadow Resistance	Held in off-hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Fel Steed Saddlebags ID 932 · Item level 25 Binds when picked up · Unique	—	Uncommon	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Butcher's Cleaver ID 1292 · Item level 25 · Required level 20 Binds when picked up Strength +5 · Agility +2 Weapon damage 19–36 · Speed 1.7 · DPS 16.2	One-hand	Rare	Razorclaw the Butcher Shadowfang Keep
Bloody Apron ID 6226 · Item level 24 · Required level 19 Binds when picked up Armor 42 · Stamina +9 Equip: +7 Health per 5 sec. Equip: +13 Healing Done Equip: +4 Damage Done	Chest	Rare	Razorclaw the Butcher Shadowfang Keep
Butcher's Slicer ID 6633 · Item level 23 · Required level 18 Binds when picked up Stamina +3 Weapon damage 30–57 · Speed 2.9 · DPS 15 Equip: +6 Attack Power	One-hand	Rare	Razorclaw the Butcher Shadowfang Keep
Silverlaine's Family Seal ID 6321 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up · Unique-Equipped Strength +5 · Stamina +2 Equip: Movement speed Increased by 2% in Tirisfal Glades, Silverpine Forest, and Shadowfang Keep.	Finger	Rare	Baron Silverlaine Shadowfang Keep
Baron's Scepter ID 6323 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up Stamina +3 · Strength +2 Weapon damage 28–52 · Speed 2.4 · DPS 16.7 Equip: Cause party members within 30 yards to regenerate 4 health every 5 sec.	Main hand	Rare	Baron Silverlaine Shadowfang Keep
Commander's Crest ID 6320 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up Armor 585 · Block 12 · Stamina +3 · Strength +5 Equip: +4 Health per 5 sec.	Off-hand	Rare	Commander Springvale Shadowfang Keep
Arced War Axe ID 3191 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up Strength +9 · Stamina +9 Weapon damage 57–86 · Speed 3.3 · DPS 21.7	Two-hand	Rare	Commander Springvale Shadowfang Keep
Odo's Ley Staff ID 6318 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up Stamina +5 · Spirit +12 Weapon damage 50–76 · Speed 2.9 · DPS 21.7 Equip: Increases 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	Odo the Blindwatcher Shadowfang Keep
Girdle of the Blindwatcher ID 6319 · Item level 26 · Required level 21 Binds when picked up Armor 54 · Stamina +5 · Intellect +3 Equip: +7 Spell Power Equip: Increases your effective stealth detection level by 1.	Waist	Rare	Odo the Blindwatcher Shadowfang Keep
Phantom Armor ID 6642 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 208 · Spirit +5 · Stamina +12 · Strength +3	Chest	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Haunting Blade ID 6641 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Weapon damage 68–102 · Speed 3.8 · DPS 22.4 Equip: +33 Healing Done Equip: +11 Damage Done	Two-hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Rift Bracers ID 5943 · Item level 25 · Required level 20 Binds when picked up Armor 80 · Stamina +4 Equip: +2 Spell Power	Wrist	Uncommon	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Fenrus' Hide ID 6340 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 22 · Agility +6 · Stamina +3	Back	Rare	Fenrus the Devourer Shadowfang Keep
Black Wolf Bracers ID 3230 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 43 · Stamina +7 Equip: +4 Attack Power Equip: +20 Armor	Wrist	Rare	Fenrus the Devourer Shadowfang Keep
Feline Mantle ID 3748 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up Armor 34 · Intellect +8 · Agility +2 Equip: +4 Spell Power Equip: Reduces damage from falling.	Shoulder	Rare	Wolf Master Nandos Shadowfang Keep
Wolfmaster Cape ID 6314 · Item level 27 · Required level 22 Binds when picked up Armor 22 · Stamina +3 Equip: +9 Attack Power Vs Beasts Equip: +10 Attack Power	Back	Rare	Wolf Master Nandos Shadowfang Keep
Robes of Arugal ID 6324 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up Armor 46 · Spirit +6 · Stamina +5 Equip: +8 Shadow Resistance Equip: +18 Healing Done Equip: +6 Damage Done	Chest	Rare	Archmage Arugal Shadowfang Keep
Belt of Arugal ID 6392 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up Armor 26 · Intellect +3 · Spirit +5 · Agility +2 Equip: +9 Spell Power	Waist	Rare	Archmage Arugal Shadowfang Keep
Meteor Shard ID 6220 · Item level 28 · Required level 23 Binds when picked up · Unique-Equipped Weapon damage 22–42 · Speed 1.8 · DPS 17.8 Equip: +3 Fire Resistance Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 42 Fire damage.	One-hand	Rare	Archmage Arugal Shadowfang Keep
Necrology Robes ID 2292 · Item level 25 · Required level 20 Armor 43 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +3 Equip: +5 Shadow Resistance Equip: +14 Shadow Damage	Chest	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Mindthrust Bracers ID 1974 · Item level 22 · Required level 17 Armor 17 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +1 Equip: +3 Mana per 5 sec.	Wrist	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Guillotine Axe ID 2807 · Item level 23 · Required level 18 Agility +3 · Strength +3 Weapon damage 28–53 · Speed 2.7 · DPS 15	Main hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Assassin's Blade ID 1935 · Item level 24 · Required level 19 Agility +4 · Strength +3 Weapon damage 20–39 · Speed 1.9 · DPS 15.5	One-hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Face Smasher ID 1483 · Item level 21 · Required level 16 Strength +3 · Stamina +3 Weapon damage 25–48 · Speed 2.6 · DPS 14	One-hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Night Reaver ID 1318 · Item level 23 · Required level 18 Weapon damage 52–78 · Speed 3.3 · DPS 19.7 Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 84 Shadow damage.	Two-hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Black Malice ID 3194 · Item level 21 · Required level 16 Weapon damage 48–73 · Speed 3.3 · DPS 18.3 Equip: +2 Shadow Resistance Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 70 Shadow damage.	Two-hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Witching Stave ID 1484 · Item level 22 · Required level 17 Stamina +6 · Intellect +5 Weapon damage 55–83 · Speed 3.6 · DPS 19.2 Equip: +8 Shadow Resistance Equip: +27 Shadow Damage Some values remain unconfirmed and cannot determine final item strength.	Two-hand	Rare	Boss unconfirmed Shadowfang Keep
Blueprint: Tanning Rack ID 273096 · Item level 25 Requires Leatherworking (140) Learn: Craft a Tanning Rack.	—	Uncommon	Razorclaw the Butcher Shadowfang Keep
Blueprint: Toxin Study ID 273105 · Item level 25 Requires First Aid (140) Learn: Craft a Toxin Study.	—	Uncommon	Commander Springvale Shadowfang Keep

Shadowfang Keep gear targets

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Shadowfang Keep · Dungeon Guides & Loot

Before entering

Finding the entrance

Instance portal · Silverpine Forest

Dungeon route & pull order

Prison and gate event

Courtyard and stables Optional

Kitchen and dining hall

Commander’s room

Wall walk

Lower tower

Wolf hall

Arugal platform

Boss mechanics & team roles

Tank

Healer

Damage

Rethilgore

Razorclaw the Butcher

Baron Silverlaine

Commander Springvale

Odo the Blindwatcher

Fenrus the Devourer

Wolf Master Nandos

Archmage Arugal

Related quests

Deathstalkers in Shadowfang

The Book of Ur

Arugal Must Die

The Test of Righteousness

The Orb of Soran’ruk

The Horn of Xelthos

Details still to confirm

Sources

Dungeon Loot

Dungeon encounters

Shadowfang Keep gear targets