Argus is the shattered homeworld of the Draenei introduced in World of Warcraft patch 7.3 — a Legion-era planet orbiting Azeroth that serves as the final raid tier of the expansion. Getting there requires completing a specific introductory quest chain that begins in Dalaran, and subsequent travel uses the Vindicaar spaceship as a hub. Even in modern WoW, Argus remains relevant for transmog farming and legacy raid completion.
- Introduced in Legion patch 7.3 as the expansion’s climactic location
- Accessed via a quest chain starting in Dalaran — requires completing the Broken Shore intro
- Travel to Argus uses the Vindicaar (spaceship hub) parked above Azeroth
- Three main zones: Krokuun, Mac’Aree, and Antoran Wastes
- The Seat of the Triumvirate dungeon and Antorus, the Burning Throne raid are located here
How to Get to Argus in WoW
Argus is accessed through a quest chain that begins once you’ve progressed sufficiently through the Legion main campaign.
Step-by-step for first-time access:
- Complete the Broken Shore intro scenario — this is the Legion 7.1 storyline gateway
- Speak to High Exarch Turalyon in Dalaran (he appears after Broken Shore completion) — he offers the quest « The Hand of Fate »
- Accept and complete « The Hand of Fate » to travel to the Vindicaar
- Complete the Argus introductory questline — « Road to War, » « The Vindicaar, » and related quests
- Fully unlock all three zones: Krokuun (first), Mac’Aree, then Antoran Wastes
For return visits after the initial unlock, use the Vindicaar portal in Dalaran (appears in the Violet Citadel area after Argus is unlocked) or set your Hearthstone to the Vindicaar.
ℹ️ If you’re playing through Legion for the first time in The War Within, the quest flow is streamlined compared to the original patch cadence. Chromie Time may affect availability — ensure you’re playing in Legion timeline before seeking Turalyon.
Argus Zones and Content
| Zone | Content | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Krokuun | Intro quests, Krokul world quests | First unlocked |
| Mac’Aree | Seat of the Triumvirate dungeon entrance | Mid-campaign |
| Antoran Wastes | Antorus raid entrance, world bosses | Final zone |
| The Vindicaar | Hub ship, vendors, mission table | Always accessible |
Antorus, the Burning Throne — the final Legion raid — is in the Antoran Wastes. It houses Argus the Unmaker as its final boss, one of the most narratively significant fights in WoW’s history. It remains farmable for transmog and legacy mount drops.
WoW Argus FAQ
Below are the most common questions about accessing and exploring Argus in WoW.
Do You Need to Complete All Legion Content for Argus?
The Broken Shore completion is the main prerequisite. Full Legion campaign completion isn’t required — the Broken Shore storyline (patch 7.1) unlocks Turalyon and the Argus gateway. If the Broken Shore intro is available, Argus access follows.
Can You Fly on Argus?
No — Argus does not support flying mounts even with Legion Pathfinder Part Two unlocked. Ground mounts only. The Vindicaar teleporter network provides fast travel between major areas instead.
Is Argus Worth Visiting in Current Content?
Yes — Antorus, the Burning Throne remains one of WoW’s best transmog farming raids with a large set of tier appearances and unique weapon models. The Seat of the Triumvirate dungeon awards appearances not found elsewhere. Both are regularly farmed by transmog collectors.
What Is the Vindicaar Teleporter?
The Vindicaar has several teleport pylons that activate as you complete Argus questlines. Once activated, these pylons teleport you between major locations on Argus’s surface instantly. Activating all pylons on your first visit streamlines all future travel.
Does Argus Have World Bosses?
Yes — Argus has multiple world bosses that rotate weekly. They drop item level gear (significant during Legion, now primarily for transmog) and contribute to the Argus emissary reward pool.
Argus represents Legion’s storytelling peak — a shattered planet falling through the sky above Azeroth, fully explorable and packed with some of the expansion’s best raid content and visual design.