WoW Classic Shadowfang Keep Location, Quests, Bosses, & Rewards

Shadowfang Keep Dungeon Guide
  • Author: Luxrah
  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Updated: November 23, 2024
  • Expansion: WoW Classic

Shadowfang Keep is the dungeon that used to be Baron Silverlain’s noble keep. It is a result of the Archmage Arugal summoning worgen to protect Dalaran, who in turn ravaged the keep. Now Arugal lives in the keep with the worgen as his pets, but you can also find the ghost of Baron Silverlaine in this spooky castle.

Location & Map

The Shadowfang Keep dungeon entrance is located in Silverpine Forest, in the mountains just north of Pyrewood Village at around 44.5, 68.0.

shadowfang keep wow classic location map
shadowfang keep wow classic map

Quests

There are only 3 quests in Shadowfang Keep:

Quest Name
Acquired From
Shareable
Deathstalkers in Shadowfang
High Executor Hadrec (Silverpine Forest)
Yes
The Book of Ur
Keeper Bel’dugur (Undercity)
Yes
Arugal Must Die
Dalar Dawnweaver (Silverpine Forest)
Yes

Shadowfang Keep only has a handful of quests, and all of them are exclusive to Horde players. It is also one of the few early dungeons with no quest chains, meaning you can grab all available quests right off the bat and they can all be shared with other players.

shadowfang keep quests

Horde Quests

Deathstalkers in Shadowfang

To complete this you will need to interact with Deathstalker Vincent’s corpse. You can find this just after Rethilgore, to the right of the stairs leading into the courtyard. This quest is finished and turned in within Shadowfang Keep.

classic shadowfang keep deathstalkers in shadowfang

The Book of Ur

To finish this, grab the Book of Ur from inside Shadowfang Keep. You can find this standing inconspicuously on a shelf inside the room with Fenrus the Devourer, towards the end of the dungeon. This is notoriously easy to forget about in the heat of the moment, so keep it in mind!

classic shadowfang keep the book of ur

Arugal Must Die

Dalar asks you to bring the Head of Arugal back to him. This is looted from Archmage Arugal, the final boss of Shadowfang Keep.

classic shadowfang keep arugal must die

Bosses

There are 9 bosses inside Shadowfang Keep, including one rare boss who does not always appear. There is a 10th boss who appears only during the Scourge event that precedes the opening of the Naxxramas raid.

Rethilgore

Rethilgore is the first boss encounter of Shadowfang Keep. He is a level 20 elite humanoid worgen, accompanied by two elite Bleak Worgs and one Shadowfang Whitescalp.

rethilgore

Strategy

  • Tank: Rethilgore is a boss encounter that requires proper use of defensive mechanics and tactical maneuvering. Tanks should focus on maintaining threat as much as possible in order for the Damage Dealers to go all-out. Bleak Words can severely dampen the casting and attack speed of players with Wavering Will. Tanks should especially beware of Soul Drain as it can cause heavy injuries. Rethilgore is accompanied by adds, you should focus on maintaining aggro on them while your damage dealers kill the adds.
  • Healer: Rethilgore is a boss encounter that requires proper use of defensive mechanics and tactical maneuvering. Healers should manage their mana, as Rethilgore deals high amounts of damage to the tank. Due to Wavering Will, healers should maintain the whole party’s health pool, as casting can become difficult with the debuff.
  • Damage Dealers: Rethilgore is a boss encounter that requires proper use of defensive mechanics and tactical maneuvering. Rethilgore is accompanied by adds that should be focused on first. Due to Wavering Will, players should manage their resources, as dealing damage can become difficult.

Loot

Razorclaw the Butcher

Razorclaw the Butcher is the second boss encouter of Shadowfang Keep.

razorclaw

Strategy

  • Tank: This fight is a tank and spank so you should focus on doing as much threat as possible on the boss, so the DPS can go all-out. Razorclaw the Butcher is accompanied by adds that should be kept in check first. Mark the adds Skull and X so you don’t have to threat everything at once. Butcher Drain is spammed on the tank.
  • Healer: This fight is a tank and spank so you should do as much damage as possible while watching your threat. Razorclaw the Butcher is accompanied by adds which should be dealt with first.
  • Damage Dealers: This fight is a tank and spank so you should focus your healing on the tank.

Loot

Baron Silverlaine

Baron Silverlaine is the third boss encounter of Shadowfang Keep. He is a level 24 elite Undead. He is accompanied by a full room of adds which need to be cleared before engaging the boss.

baron silverlaine

Strategy

  • Tank: This fight is a tank and spank so you should focus on doing as much threat as possible on the boss, so the DPS can go all-out. Beware of Veil of Shadow as it can reduce healing received by 75%. Veil of Shadow can be interrupted.
  • Healer: This fight is a tank and spank so you should focus your healing on the tank. Baron Silverlaine’s Veil of Shadow can be interrupted and decursed. It is a mortal strike debuff that reduces healing done.
  • Damage Dealers: This fight is a tank and spank so you should do as much damage as possible while watching your threat. Baron Silverlaine’s Veil of Shadow can be interrupted and decursed.

Loot

Commander Springvale

Commander Springvale is the fourth boss of Shadowfang Keep. He is a level 24 Undead, which is accompanied by a room full of adds. The encounter can be quite difficult if not approached with patience.

commander springvale

Strategy

  • Tank: Commander Springvale can be a difficult fight, the boss encounter takes place in a room filled with mobs that need to be dealt with first. Tanks should attempt to pull small groups of enemies before engaging Commander Springvale, as engaging the whole room can be fatal. Wailing Guardsman casts Screams of the Past ability that tanks should be careful of and when the boss reaches 30% health points, he will cast Divine Shield on himself and immediately after Holy Light. Holy Light can be interrupted, as Commander Springvale is casting the ability while under the influence of Divine Shield.
  • Healer: Commander Springvale can be a difficult fight, the boss encounter takes place in a room filled with mobs that need to be dealt with first. Healers should focus on preserving their mana as much as possible while also keeping the party alive. Healers should also beware of Screams of the Past, as it can prove to be deadly.
  • Damage Dealers: Commander Springvale can be a difficult fight. The boss encounter takes place in a room filled with mobs that need to be dealt with first. Damage dealers should focus on dealing with the adds as fast as possible in order to ease the fight. Damage Dealers should beware of Screams of the Past cast by the guardsmen as it can severely hinder their performance in the fight.

Loot

Odo the Blindwatcher

Odo the Blindwatcher is the fifth boss of Shadowfang Keep. He is a level 24 humanoid Worgen, accompanied by a pack of Vile Bats.

odo the blindwatcher

Strategy

  • Tank: This fight is a tank and spank so you should focus on doing as much threat as possible on the boss, so the DPS can go all-out. Tanks should focus on keeping the threat of the Vile Bats while Damage Dealers cleave them. Odo the Blindwatcher casts Howling Rage throughout the fight, progressively gaining more attack power the lesser his health is.
  • Healer: This fight is a tank and spank so you should focus your healing on the tank. Note that damage will ramp up throughout the fight, so start out conservatively so your mana can go the distance.
  • Damage Dealers: This fight is a tank and spank so you should do as much damage as possible while watching your threat. Odo the Blindwatcher is accompanied by a group of Vile Bats, which damage dealers should focus down first. Odo the Blindwatcher casts Howling Rage throughout the fight, progressively gaining more attack power the lesser his health is. To mitigate this, save any damage cooldowns for when he is below 50% health to finish him quickly.

Loot

Deathsworn Captain (Rare)

Deathsworn Captain is a rare mob who spawns in Shadowfang Keep. The boss has a few Warrior type abilities, and is essentially a tank and spank.

deathsworn captain

Strategy

  • Tank: Face the rare mob away from the group to avoid hitting your group with Cleave.
  • Healer: Maintain healing on your tank, as other party members should not be taking damage.
  • Damage Dealers: Stand behind the boss to avoid being hit by Cleave. Be careful not to pull threat off your tank, because this mob has Cleave.

Loot

Fenrus the Devourer

Fenrus the Devourer is the fifth boss encounter of Shadowfang Keep. He is a level 25 elite Dire Wolf that guards the entrance to Arugal’s chambers.

fenrus the devourer

Strategy

  • Tank: This fight is a tank and spank so you should focus on doing as much threat as possible to the boss, so the DPS can go all-out. Fenrus the Devourer can deal high amounts of damage so use your defensive cooldowns properly.
  • Healer: This fight is a tank and spank so you should focus your healing on the tank. Conserve your mana as much as possible as Fenrus the Devourer can deal high damage to the tank.
  • Damage Dealers: This fight is a tank and spank so you should do as much damage as possible while watching your threat. Fenrus the Devourer is not accompanied by any adds, the boss encounter itself only being a DPS test.

Loot

Wolf Master Nandos

Wolf Master Nandos is the sixth boss encounter in Shadowfang Keep. He is a level 25 elite humanoid Worgen that is accompanied by 4 different adds. He guards the door to Arugal’s room.

wolf master nandos

Strategy

  • Tank: Wolf Master Nandos is a Tank and Spank boss encounter that can prove to be difficult for a tank, you should always maintain aggro on the adds that accompany him. Wolf Master Nandos summons his pack of wolves once he reaches 80% health, so be ready to quickly get threat on them before they slay your DPS or healer.
  • Healer: Wolf Master Nandos is a tank and spank boss encounter that requires high amounts of healing, as the adds can deal high amounts of damage. Healers should focus on managing their mana pool and keeping their tank’s health points up.
  • Damage Dealers: Wolf Master Nandos is a Tank and Spank boss encounter that requires high amounts of damage in order to be completed. The boss is accompanied by 4 different wolves. Damage dealers should try to cleave them as much as possible without producing too much threat.

Loot

Archmage Arugal

The last boss encounter of Shadowfang Keep, Archmage Arugal is a level 26 elite humanoid. He can be found at the end of Shadowfang Keep in a room with 3 other Worgen that need to be killed first.

archmage arugal

Strategy

  • Tank: Archmage Arugal can prove to be a difficult fight, the boss employs different spells, teleporting throughout his chamber and mind-controlling his enemies. Tanks should focus on maintaining aggro on Archmage Arugal at all times since his Void Bolt can be really dangerous for the other players. Shadow damage resistance can greatly aid you in this encounter, and will also reduce the strain on the healer. Arugal’s Curse cannot be dispelled. When your allies get mind-controlled, make sure to not attack them and instead only attempt to crowd control them.
  • Healer: Archmage Arugal can prove to be a difficult fight. The boss employs different spells, teleporting throughout his chamber and mind-controlling his enemies. As a Healer, Archmage Arugal can prove to be a difficult encounter. Mana management will be the key for this encounter. Since Arugal’s Curse cannot be dispelled, you will need to provide healing for your damage dealers as well. When an ally is under the effect of Arugal’s Curse you should attempt to crowd control him.
  • Damage Dealers: Archmage Arugal can prove to be a difficult fight. The boss employs different spells, teleporting throughout his chamber and mind-controlling his enemies. As a damage dealer you should focus on dishing out as much damage as possible, while keeping in mind that you might get mind controlled at any time. Archmage Arugal uses Void Bolt, a spell that deals high amounts of shadow damage and cannot be interrupted. When an allied damage dealer is afflicted by Arugal’s Curse make sure to crowd control them instead of dealing damage to them.

Loot

Sever (Scourge Event)

Sever only appears during the Scourge event precluding the opening of Naxxramas. Make sure to get the loot off of this boss while he is available as it is a one-time event.

sever

Strategy

  • Tank: Tanks need to make sure to take the hits from Sever as he is harder than most bosses in Shadowfang Keep. During the fight, he casts Intimidating Roar so leave room to maneuver him. When he is low on health he will enrage so make sure to save any defensive cooldowns until then.
  • Healer: Sever hits tanks hard so make sure to keep them up but maintain mana supply as he will enrage at low health. Be prepared to do some quick saves on the tank as Sever also casts Intimidating Roar.
  • Damage Dealers: Sever is a challenging boss that is a tank and spank for DPS. Make sure to have enough space to not pick up adds when he uses Intimidating Roar. Burst him down as he berserks at low life.

Loot

Quest Rewards & Loot

Quest Rewards

classic shadowfang keep quest rewards

Boss Drops

classic shadowfang keep loot

classic shadowfang keep rare loot

 

About the Author

Luxrah

I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.
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