{"id":94289,"date":"2026-10-19T19:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T11:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=94289"},"modified":"2026-10-19T19:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T11:16:00","slug":"wow-forever-hall-of-thanes-dungeon-guide-quests-map-bosses-and-loot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=94289","title":{"rendered":"WoW: Forever Hall of Thanes Dungeon Guide \u2013 Quests, Map, Bosses, and Loot"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Historically, the first time you\u2019d step into a World of Warcraft dungeon as part of The Alliance is The Deadmines. However, World of Warcraft: Forever introduces a new low-level instance called The Hall of Thanes that dishes out blue quality gear like candy on Halloween, getting your character off to a flying start. It\u2019s effectively the Alliance version of Ragefire Chasm, making it the perfect spot to dust off your mechanical cobwebs if it\u2019s been a hot minute, or learn fundamentals if you\u2019re a beginner dungeoneer.<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll take you through everything you need to know about WoW: Forever’s Hall of Thanes. This includes how to get there, how to clear all five of its associated quests, boss strategies, and, of course, a full rundown of all the juicy loot you can acquire. Based on its difficulty, we\u2019d recommend abstaining from HoT until you reach level 14. The extra spells from this milestone are likely to come in handy, regardless of your class.<\/p>\n

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How to get to Hall of Thanes<\/h2>\n

Hall of Thanes is located in Old Ironforge, which is accessible from The High Seat in Ironforge.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting to Hall of Thanes could not be easier if you rolled a dwarf or gnome, as you\u2019ll naturally start your journey in Dun Morogh. If you find yourself in Stormwind first, simply take the Deeprun Tram from the Dwarven District to Ironforge. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a Night Elf hailing from Darnassus, you luckily won\u2019t have to make janky death runs from Menethil Harbor or brave the Wetlands like the old days. First thing\u2019s first, take the portal to Rut\u2019theran Village, before hopping on a boat to Auberdine in Darkshore. From there, board the new ship that takes you directly to Stormwind. Step onto the tram, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n

Now in Ironforge, make your way to The High Seat, which is accessible from The Great Forge (around 44, 52). As soon as you\u2019re inside, hook a left, follow the stairs down, and you\u2019ll end up in Old Ironforge.<\/p>\n

Hall of Thanes Map<\/h2>\n
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The route through Hall of Thanes will have you snake your way through the western hall of Anvilmar\u2019s Rest, into the main chamber, and then out to the Dark Iron Ingress in the dungeon\u2019s eastern sector. Once cleared, it\u2019s back into a central hall, before taking a brisk jog north to the Reliquary of Kings. After clearing the dungeon, you’ll be able to head directly south through the now-open doors, making for a quick exit.<\/p>\n

While Forever’s baked-in addons are solid, there is still no native way to check dungeon maps while you’re in an instance. If you’d rather open up the HoF map in-game, instead of referring back to the one above, then we’d recommend you install the Atlas addon, alongside the Kalimdor & Eastern Kingdoms map pack.<\/p>\n

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Hall of Thanes Quests<\/h2>\n

There are five quests tied to Hall of Thanes. Three can be picked up outside of the dungeon, while the other two are started inside. Detailed reward stats can be found in the loot section of this guide.<\/p>\n

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Quest<\/td>\nStart location<\/td>\nInfo<\/td>\nRewards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Old Ironforge Incursion<\/td>\nEarthseer Farsen, Gol\u2019Golar Quarry, Dun Morogh (64.9, 58.5)
Requires Dark Iron Map (Drop from Dark Iron Spies)<\/em><\/td>\n		Kill Durgen Dirgehammer and claim his head.
Level 15, Alliance-only, Shareable<\/em><\/td>\n		4,950 XP
Eight Silver
One of: Calibrated Blunderbuss, Ironforge Greathammer, or Deepblaze
100 Ironforge Reputation
100 Gnomeregan Exiles Reputation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Restless Dead<\/td>\nAfadra Dunwall, Old Ironforge, Ironforge (33, 47.9)<\/td>\nKill 15 Enraged Apparitions and ten Tormented Souls.
Level 15, Alliance-only, Shareable<\/em><\/td>\n		3,550 XP
Seven Silver
One of: Dusty Belt or Cryptwalker Bracers
100 Ironforge Reputation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Important Heirlooms<\/td>\nThom Filch, Old Ironforge, Ironforge (32.1, 44.8)<\/td>\nCollect eight Dwarven Heirlooms.
Level 14, Alliance and Horde, Shareable<\/em><\/td>\n		4,600 XP
Seven Silver
One of: Dwarven Tome or Tomb Robber\u2019s Gloves
100 Gadgetzan Reputation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
An Ancient Grudge<\/td>\nGhostly Attendant, Anvilmar\u2019s Rest, The Hall of Thanes<\/td>\nKill Faldrim Anvilmar and then return to the Ghostly Attendant.
Level 14, Alliance and Horde, Shareable<\/em><\/td>\n		3,550 XP
One of: Catacomb Cloak or Deepgrave Trousers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Treaty of Understanding<\/td>\nVault item, Reliquary of Kings, The Hall of Thanes<\/td>\nDeliver the Treaty of Understanding to Magni Bronzebeard in Ironforge.
Level 16, Alliance-only, Unshareable<\/em><\/td>\n		3,900 XP
16 Silver
100 Ironforge Reputation
100 Gnomeregan Exiles Reputation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Questing is now the optimal way to level in WoW: Forever, with each completed task yielding a ton of experience. Blizzard has made this change so you should no longer be stuck in dungeon run purgatory, unless of course that one piece of gear you desperately need is refusing to drop. Most of the Hall of Thanes quests can be picked up either in Old Ironforge, or within the instance itself, so you won\u2019t have to run around too much before diving into the dungeon. <\/p>\n

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However, the first quest you\u2019ll want to grab, Old<\/strong> Ironforge Incursion<\/strong>, has you make a quick detour to the Gol\u2019Bolar Quarry. Killing Dark Iron Spies in the area east of the quarry (around 76, 60) will eventually yield a Dark Iron Map, which must then be handed over to Earthseer Farsen at (64.9, 58.5). He\u2019ll then give you the quest to go into the Hall of Thanes, kill Durgen Dirgehammer and retrieve his head, then hand said noggin over to Magni Bronzebeard in the throne room. We\u2019d recommend doing Earthseer Farsen\u2019s quest chain before hunting down the map, as one of them has you dispatch Dark Iron Spies anyway — we\u2019re all about XP efficiency here. This kicks off with A Visitor to Dun Morogh, which you can pick up from Beldin Steelgrill just to the east of Kharanos at (50.4, 49).<\/p>\n

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Now we\u2019re done touching grass, let\u2019s delve into Old Ironforge. Here you\u2019ll want to grab The Restless Dead<\/strong> from Afadra Dunwall, and Important Heirlooms<\/strong> from Thom Filch. Afadra is at the top of the staircases you can follow to your left as you enter Old Ironforge, while Thom is pretty much directly below her. The Restless Dead is a simple kill quest, so nothing to really note there. Important Heirlooms, meanwhile, has you scour The Hall of Thanes\u2019 nooks and crannies for collectibles. We found the highest concentration of these in the vaults you can crack open after dealing with Durgen right at the end of the dungeon. However, you can find plenty here and there, so give each area a good mouse-over.<\/p>\n

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An Ancient Grudge <\/strong>is the first actual in-dungeon quest you can pick up. As you fight your way through the first few mobs, you\u2019ll naturally happen upon the Ghostly Attendant. All you have to do is head into the next area, kill Faldrim Anvilmar, then report back to her. Easy stuff. Finally, The Treaty of Understanding <\/strong>can be yoinked out of one of Durgen\u2019s vaults, before being handed over to Magni Bronzebeard in The High Seat.<\/p>\n

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Hall of Thanes Bosses<\/h2>\n

The Hall of Thanes has four bosses: Faldrim Anvilmar, Magmatus, Plunder, and Durgen Dirgehammer. As the denizens of an introductory dungeon, these bosses don\u2019t have any particularly complex mechanics. However, what Hall of Thanes does teach you is to ensure you clear out nearby mobs before aggroing the main threat. As you proceed through the dungeon, take the time to practice using any crowd control skills you may have unlocked, such as Bash (Druid) or Polymorph (Mage) that can help make fights more manageable.<\/p>\n

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Faldrim Anvilmar<\/h3>\n

Our first encounter is with Faldrim Anvilmar, who wanders around the middle of Anvilmar\u2019s Rest. This massive room is full of ads, so make sure you carve out a chunk of the trash so Faldrim doesn\u2019t bring unwanted friends with him when you begin the fight. He\u2019ll cast Anvilmar\u2019s Curse<\/strong> on the tank, reducing their attack and casting speed by 20% for ten minutes, before going to town on your party with basic attacks and the odd Mind Blast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Magmatus<\/h3>\n

As much as you can try and clear Magmatus\u2019 area, he always comes as a package deal with a Dark Iron Summoner. On pull, the tank should keep Magmatus as far from his party as possible. This is because the boss occasionally sends out a Fire Nova<\/strong>, which will put a huge strain on your healer if you\u2019re all caught up in it. Magmatus also uses Combust<\/strong>, which inflicts a set amount of damage plus a damage-over-time effect to a random player. Healers, it\u2019s your time to shine. Focus down the summoner before turning your attention to the boss, who should go down without too much issue. <\/p>\n

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Plunder<\/h3>\n

Plunder has the hilarious ability to knock an ally back, which can cause chaos if they\u2019re slung into a mob of enemies. To maximize safety, clear the pack to the right as you enter the arena (one Dark Iron Looter and two Bloodhound Runts, for reference). Then, when you pull the boss, lure him all the way back to the now-empty corner, ensuring your group\u2019s positioned by the wall. Now, even if he does fling you with Knock Away<\/strong>, you won\u2019t be in any danger of tagging extra foes. Tank, spank, and move on.<\/p>\n

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Durgen Dirgehammer<\/h3>\n

Hall of Thanes\u2019 grand finale requires a bit of groundwork before you can tackle Durgen. The boss has an AoE fear<\/strong>, which necessitates your squad remove as many of the tertiary Dark Iron Looters as you can before pulling. Alternatively, you can pull Durgen and his two Lesser Stone Golem lackeys back into the hallway you entered from, mitigating the chances of disaster striking. <\/p>\n

Once the encounter starts, focus on getting the golems gone, before turning your collective attention to the big kahuna. Durgen may Rend<\/strong> his target, which deals a chunk of damage over time, so healers will need to stay on top of that. Aside from that and the aforementioned fear, there\u2019s nothing to really note. Pump out the DPS, and don\u2019t forget to grab his head when he\u2019s dead for the quest.<\/p>\n

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Hall of Thanes Loot<\/h2>\n

Quest Rewards<\/h3>\n
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Item<\/td>\nType<\/td>\nStats<\/td>\nQuest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calibrated Blunderbuss<\/td>\nGun (Ranged)<\/td>\n15-29 Damage
2.30 Speed
(9.57 DPS)
+3 Stamina<\/td>\n		Old Ironforge Incursion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ironforge Greathammer<\/td>\nTwo-handed Mace (Main Hand)<\/td>\n39-60 Damage
3.10 Speed
(15.97 DPS)
Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 42 Fire damage.<\/td>\n		Old Ironforge Incursion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deepblaze<\/td>\nWand (Ranged)<\/td>\n22-41 Fire Damage
1.70 Speed
(18.53 DPS)
+3 Fire Resistance<\/td>\n		Old Ironforge Incursion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dusty Belt<\/td>\nLeather belt (Waist)<\/td>\n41 Armor
+2 Agility
+2 Spirit<\/td>\n		The Restless Dead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cryptwalker Bracers<\/td>\nMail bracers (Wrist)<\/td>\n69 Armor
+2 Strength
+2 Spirit<\/td>\n		The Restless Dead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dwarven Tome<\/td>\nBook (Off-hand)<\/td>\n+1 Spirit
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to three.<\/td>\n		Important Heirlooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tomb Robber\u2019s Gloves<\/td>\nCloth gloves (Hands)<\/td>\n19 Armor
+1 Stamina
+2 Intellect<\/td>\n		Important Heirlooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Catacomb Cloak<\/td>\nCloak (Back)<\/td>\n15 Armor
+2 Stamina<\/td>\n		An Ancient Grudge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deepgrave Trousers<\/td>\nLeather trousers (Legs)<\/td>\n64 Armor
+3 Agility
+3 Spirit<\/td>\n		An Ancient Grudge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Boss Drops<\/h3>\n
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Item<\/td>\nType<\/td>\nStats<\/td>\nBoss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aetherwisp Bracers<\/td>\nCloth bracers (Wrist)<\/td>\n15 Armor
+30 Armor
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to three.<\/td>\n		Faldrim Anvilmar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ephemeral Choker<\/td>\nNecklace (Neck)<\/td>\n+5 Spirit<\/td>\nFaldrim Anvilmar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spiritwraith Drape<\/td>\nCloak (Back)<\/td>\n17 Armor
+3 Agility
+4 Spirit<\/td>\n		Faldrim Anvilmar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fang of Magmatus<\/td>\nDagger (Main Hand)<\/td>\n9-18 Damage
1.70 Speed
(7.94 DPS)
+4 Intellect
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.<\/td>\n		Magmatus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flamefist Grips<\/td>\nLeather gloves (Hands)<\/td>\n51 Armor
+5 Agility
+5 Spirit<\/td>\n		Magmatus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kindlegem Girdle<\/td>\nMail belt (Waist)<\/td>\n100 Armor
+7 Stamina<\/td>\n		Magmatus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golemguard Chest<\/td>\nMail armor (Chest)<\/td>\n178 Armor
+6 Stamina
+60 Armor<\/td>\n		Plunder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golemheart Stave<\/td>\nTwo-handed staff (Main Hand)<\/td>\n30-46 Damage
(11.88 DPS)
+9 Fire Resistance
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.<\/td>\n		Plunder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treads of the Protector Golem<\/td>\nMail boots (Feet)<\/td>\n122 Armor
+5 Strength
+50 Armor<\/td>\n		Plunder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Direhammer Leggings<\/td>\nLeather trousers (Legs)<\/td>\n72 Armor
+4 Agility
+7 Stamina<\/td>\n		Durgen Dirgehammer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Durgen\u2019s Crescent Axe<\/td>\nOne-handed axe (Main Hand)<\/td>\n20-39 Damage
2.40 Speed
(12.29 DPS)
+4 Strength<\/td>\n		Durgen Dirgehammer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robes of the Disgraced Thane<\/td>\nCloth armor (Chest)<\/td>\n35 Armor
+4 Spirit
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to eight.<\/td>\n		Durgen Dirgehammer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

With the Hall of Thanes now conquered, you’re ready to move onto even tougher challenges. If you’re Alliance, you could go for a classic Deadmines run, or mix things up with the Ruins of Lordaeron–that is, if you can hack the journey. The Ruins should also be a welcome challenge if you favor the Horde, seeing as it’s on far friendlier turf.<\/p>\n

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