WoW Forever The Ruins of Lordaeron

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron is a five-player dungeon for levels 15–20 in Tirisfal Glades. The dungeon contains six bosses, a rare spawn, and all five pieces of the Rotmender’s Raiment cloth set. This WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron guide covers the entrance, quests, trash, boss tactics, and loot. If you are planning your whole route to level 60, our WoW Forever Leveling Guide shows where this dungeon fits among the other early instances.

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Key Takeaways:

• WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron is a level 15–20 dungeon. All dungeon quests become available at level 15.
• The portal sits above Undercity, left of the ruined courtyard gate, a short trip from Brill.
• The six bosses are Witherfang, The Baron, Viktor the Vile, The Abandoned, Bjork, and Rath’mael.
• The rare Lordaeron Captain is friendly to Alliance characters, so only Horde groups can fight him.
• Horde characters have six Ruins of Lordaeron questlines; Alliance characters have four, all starting inside the dungeon.
• Bosses and the rare mob drop 20 gear items and two profession blueprints. Regular boss gear requires level 15–19.
• The Lordaeron Captain’s items require level 22. Trash drops include three Rotmender’s Raiment pieces, Death Bindings, and Sword of the Fallen.
• Rath’mael drops Blueprint: Fermenter for Alchemy and Blueprint: Arcane Salvager for Enchanting. Both require profession skill 140.

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WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Overview

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron is a new dungeon built inside the old capital of Lordaeron, which was never open as an instance in Classic. The Scourge forces left over from the Third War still threaten the Forsaken here, and an unholy fog over Lordamere Overlook hides their movements. Horde players come to help the Forsaken clear the Scourge from the ruins above their own city, while Alliance players sneak in on orders from Stormwind City.

For Horde characters, WoW Forever RoL joins Ragefire Chasm and Wailing Caverns among the first available group dungeons. The recommended range is 15–20, and all dungeon quests become available at level 15. Use these WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron facts to plan your group:

By the way, if your Horde character has finished the ruins, Wailing Caverns in the Barrens is the next dungeon for levels 17–24. Our WoW Forever Wailing Caverns run covers it from start to finish.

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Location

Horde Path

Alliance Path

Alliance Path

Alliance Path

Alliance Path

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WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron location is the ruined capital above Undercity, south of Brill in Tirisfal Glades. To reach the entrance, follow these steps:

1. From Brill, follow the road south to the walls of the ruined city;
2. Enter the open Ruins of Lordaeron area above Undercity;
3. Walk toward the ruined courtyard that leads to the Undercity elevators;
4. Look to the left of the courtyard gate. The dungeon portal stands there, at about 70.3, 11.1 on the Undercity map.

Horde players have the shortest trip, because Undead characters start next door at Deathknell. Everyone else can take the zeppelin from Orgrimmar to Tirisfal Glades or fly to Michael Garrett, the flight master at 62.9, 48.2 in Undercity. From the flight point, take the elevator up and walk out to the courtyard gate.

Alliance players need a long route through enemy land, which includes the following steps:

1. Take the boat from Stormwind Harbor to Auberdine in Darkshore;
2. Sail from Auberdine to Menethil Harbor in the Wetlands, and stay on board until the ship reaches Southshore in Hillsbrad Foothills;
3. Follow the road to Hillsbrad Fields and keep going north past the walls of Dalaran;
4. Swim north across Lordamere Lake along Silverpine Forest until you reach Tirisfal Glades;
5. Follow the road to the ruins and the courtyard gate.

Skyborne players from the Alliance can skip most of this trip, since the portal in the Mage Tower of Stormwind City takes them straight to Dalaran. From there, only the swim across the lake and the road through Tirisfal Glades remain.

✏️ Forsaken guards in Brill and around the ruins will attack an Alliance character on sight. It is advisable to unequip your gear before you run past them, because each death takes durability from the items you are wearing.

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Read more about routes between the capitals in our WoW Forever Traveling Guide.

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Map

The map of WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron is an open city with several streets, so the bosses do not have to be killed in a fixed order. Two of them appear only after an event, and the rare spawn shows up at the very end. The list below follows the city from the entrance to the center:

1. King’s Alley: Witherfang patrols near the entrance with a group of spiders, so she is the closest boss to the entrance.
2. Southeast hallway: The Baron waits at the end of a hallway in the southeast part of the city.
3. Lordamere Overlook: Viktor the Vile is an optional boss in the southwest, and you summon him from the Grim Campfire inside a ruined house near the Lordaeron Graveyard.
4. Market Street: The Abandoned appears in the west after you walk up a corridor to a statue with glowing red eyes.
5. Northwest corridor: Bjork stands at the end of this corridor, and a small temple behind his area is one of the places where the Crest of Lordaeron can appear.
6. City center: Rath’mael stands in the middle of the city, and you’ll need to clear the mobs that guard him.

After every other boss is dead, the Lordaeron Captain has a chance to spawn in the west part of the city. Since he is friendly to the Alliance, only a Horde group can fight him. His spawn point is not fixed, so the quickest way to check for him is a /target Lordaeron Captain macro.

In case your group wipes and nobody can cast a resurrection, the Spirit Healer stands at 60.8, 58.8 in Tirisfal Glades, a short run from the ruins. Priests, Druids, and Shamans learn a resurrection spell early, while Paladins have to complete a class quest first. If your Paladin healer still lacks it, our WoW Forever Class Quests service unlocks the spells no trainer sells.

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Quests

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron quests include six Horde questlines and four Alliance questlines. All become available at level 15, although some continue through several follow-up quests. Horde players should complete four quests in Brill, Undercity, and Silverpine Forest before entering. Every Alliance quest starts inside; the table below lists all Ruins of Lordaeron quests and their rewards.

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Quests for Both Factions

There is one WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron quest for both factions, Crest of Lordaeron, and it starts from an item you find inside the dungeon. The Crest of Lordaeron has no fixed spot, so the group should check these places during the clear:

• Behind an interactive door near the area of The Baron.
• Inside a building or tower next to the patrol path of Bjork.
• Along the city walls where gargoyle mobs stand guard.
• On a wall of the small temple past Bjork.

Horde players deliver the Crest of Lordaeron to Oran Snakewrithe in Undercity. Alliance players take their Crest of Lordaeron to Lady Dena Kennedy in Stormwind City. Both versions reward a Small Sack of Gems, so check the possible spawn points before leaving.

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Horde Quests

Horde quests in WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron are spread across three zones, and four of them have to be picked up before you enter the portal:

• The Wrath of Rath’mael: Deathguard Kristof at 65.2, 60.2 in Brill asks you to kill Rath’mael, the necromancer behind the fog over Lordamere Overlook. Both of his rewards are item level 24 two-handers, and they also give 2% movement speed in Silverpine Forest and Hillsbrad Foothills.
• A Frightened Request: Tabitha Heartweaver waits at 44.6, 42.8 in The Sepulcher, Silverpine Forest. You will find her husband Edward Heartweaver next to Rath’mael by the Lordaeron Graveyard.
• Light’s Justice: Morbin Lightbane in the Apothecarium of Undercity, at 57.8, 89.8, needs 25 Intact Limbs. Skeletons, ghouls, and most other undead in the dungeon drop them, so this objective fills up during a normal clear.
• The New Plague: Theodore Griffs at 47.0, 72.6 in Undercity wants the Highly Toxic Strain from Witherfang.
• Unending Torment: this chain starts from the Abominable Head that drops from The Baron. After you deliver it to Master Apothecary Faranell, the second part takes four short steps inside Undercity before the reward.

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WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Alliance Quests

All Alliance quests in WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron begin inside the dungeon, so Alliance players don’t have to collect anything beforehand. Three of them send you to Stormwind City, and one of these continues to Duskwood:

• Abominable Creatures: Captain Truman at the entrance asks for the Head of the Baron. It drops from The Baron only about 15% of the time, so it may take more than one run.
• Bloodied Insignia: the first Bloodied Insignia drops from undead mobs and starts the quest. You will need 10 of them for General Marcus Jonathan in Stormwind City. This quest also gives 45 silver, which no other Alliance quest here does.
• Remember That I Love You: the Blood-Stained Letter lies by the graveyard near Rath’mael. You bring it to Orphan Matron Nightingale in Stormwind City for 6,200 XP. She then sends you to Avette Fellwood in Duskwood, who adopted young Jeremy Heartweaver, and the second part rewards the Tarnished Locket.

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WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Bosses

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron bosses are six elite fights with one to three abilities each, plus a rare spawn that only Horde groups can attack. The hardest parts of the run are the add waves before Viktor the Vile and The Abandoned. Since the bosses range from level 17 to 20, a group at level 18 or higher will have a much easier time with Rath’mael. Here are the bosses in the order of the route from the entrance:

1. Witherfang;
2. The Baron;
3. Viktor the Vile (optional event);
4. The Abandoned (event);
5. Bjork;
6. Rath’mael;
7. Lordaeron Captain (rare, Horde only).

Witherfang

Witherfang is a level 17 spider boss who patrols King’s Alley near the entrance together with two spider adds. Her only ability is Leech Poison, which drains 15 Health from the tank every 5 sec for 40 sec and heals her for the same amount.

Clear the other spider packs in the courtyard first, or they will join the fight. On the pull, kill the two adds as fast as you can, and stun them if your group has stuns. After that, the boss is a simple tank-and-spank fight. A Druid, Paladin, or Shaman can remove the poison from the tank. At this level, a Paladin uses Purify from level 8, a Druid uses Cure Poison from level 14, and a Shaman uses Cure Poison from level 16.

The Baron

The Baron is a level 17 abomination at the end of the southeast hallway, and a patrol of skeletons walks past his room.

His main ability is Knockout, an instant attack on the tank that deals high damage, throws the target into the air, and stuns them for several seconds. The tank also loses threat, so the boss may turn to a DPS player.

Kill the patrol before you pull, because a stunned tank can’t pick up extra mobs. The DPS should watch their threat after each Knockout, and a stun stops him from using it while it lasts. Right after the stun ends, the tank should taunt him back. When he dies, Horde players loot the Abominable Head and Alliance players look for the Head of the Baron.

Viktor the Vile

Viktor the Vile is an optional level 19 boss. He appears only after you light the Grim Campfire in the fireplace of a ruined house in southwest Lordamere Overlook, close to the Lordaeron Graveyard. The event spawns five waves of skeletons before Viktor himself comes out.

These waves are the hardest part of this fight. Your healer will spend a lot of Mana on them, so DPS players should use bandages, Health potions, and self-healing to lower the amount of healing the healer has to do. Viktor fights with heavy melee hits and Leech Poison. Let the tank build threat for a few seconds before the DPS open up, and remove the poison as you would on Witherfang.

The Abandoned

The Abandoned is a level 18 Undead boss that you summon by walking up a corridor to a statue with glowing red eyes, as you enter Market Street from Lordamere Overlook. Three waves of adds come first, and then the boss joins the fight with these abilities:

• Frost Nova: deals Frost damage to the whole group and roots players for up to 8 sec.
• Life Drain: a 2-sec cast on the tank that drains Health and heals the boss, and you can interrupt it or stun him.
• Chill effect: every player who hits him in melee gets a chill effect.

Keep an interrupt ready for every Life Drain because it heals the boss. Good options are Earth Shock from level 4, as well as Kick and Shield Bash from level 12. Also, the healer should save some Mana for the boss, because the add waves and the group-wide Frost damage both drain it quickly.

Bjork

Bjork is a level 19 Undead boss at the end of the northwest corridor, and he patrols part of his area. He is mostly a simple tank fight, although he has three things to watch for:

• Knockback: throws the tank back, which can land them in a pack nobody has pulled yet.
• Anti-Magic Shield: A 2-second cast grants magic immunity for 3 seconds. Casters should refresh buffs, heal, or wait until the shield expires.
• Heavy blows: his melee attacks hit hard, so the healer should keep the tank topped up.

Clear the packs around Bjork before the pull and keep the tank’s back to a wall. On your way out, check the building near his patrol path and the small temple behind him for the Crest of Lordaeron.

Rath’mael

Rath’mael is the level 20 necromancer in the center of the city and the leader of the Scourge in Ruins of Lordaeron. He has the largest Health pool in the dungeon. The mobs around him have to be cleared before you can engage him. His only ability is Flamestrike, a channel that always lands where the tank stood when it began. It deals heavy Fire damage, and you can interrupt it or stun the boss.

Assign two players to interrupt Flamestrike in turns, because a single missed kick can hit everyone standing near the tank. The tank should step out of the fire as soon as the channel starts. After the kill, Horde players can find Edward Heartweaver for A Frightened Request, and Alliance players can pick up the Blood-Stained Letter nearby.

Lordaeron Captain

Lordaeron Captain is a level 19 rare spawn that may appear in the west part of Ruins of Lordaeron after all other bosses are dead. He is friendly to Alliance characters, so only a Horde group can attack him. His long patrol route passes many packs, which is the main danger. Otherwise, he is a simple tank fight, so clear the street before you pull him.

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WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Trash Mobs

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron trash can be dangerous, since the city streets are full of patrols and packs stand close to each other. Almost every enemy here is an elite Undead or Beast. Here are the mobs to watch during the clear:

• Spiders: Venom Lurker, Spider, and Tarantula packs fill the area around Witherfang, and some of them patrol. Clear the patrols first, because they will join any pull near their path.
• Skeletal Soldier: soldiers hit hard and come in large packs near The Baron. Stuns like Hammer of Justice make these packs much safer for the tank.
• Shrieking Banshee: banshees silence players and usually stand with the soldiers, which makes them the first target for casters and healers.
• Flesh Golem: golems patrol Lordamere Overlook, deal heavy damage, and use Knock Away to reset threat. Fight them with the tank’s back to a wall, so the knockback cannot throw anyone into another pack.
• Ghouls: Ghoul and Ragged Ghoul packs of three or four swing hard and stand close to other groups. It’s easy to pull two packs at once here.

Most of these enemies are Undead, so Shackle Undead from a Priest at level 20 works on nearly every pack. The skeletons and zombies also drop the Intact Limbs and Bloodied Insignia needed for quests, so a full clear is better than skipping packs.

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Loot

WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron loot includes 20 Bind on Pickup gear drops and two profession blueprints. Regular boss gear ranges from item level 20–24 and requires level 15–19. The Lordaeron Captain drops item level 27 gear that requires level 22. Trash mobs add five Bind on Equip items, including three pieces of Rotmender’s Raiment.

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Witherfang Loot

Witherfang loot is aimed at physical damage dealers, as the girdle carries Strength and the staff has Agility. The table below lists her drops:

The Baron Loot

The Baron loot has two chest pieces, one for mail wearers and one for cloth casters, plus a Stamina dagger. Here’s what he drops:

Viktor the Vile Loot

Viktor the Vile loot is a good reason to start his event, because each of his three items has a drop chance above 31%. Below you can see the full list:

The Abandoned Loot

The Abandoned loot includes Rotmender’s Leggings, one of the two set pieces that only a boss can drop. His three drops are:

Bjork Loot

Bjork loot has the Corpse Chopper, an axe that can chop a nearby Humanoid or Undead corpse to restore 150 Health, 150 Mana, and 15 Rage. It’s a useful leveling weapon in a dungeon full of Undead. Here are its drops:

Rath’mael Loot

Rath’mael loot has the most drops in the dungeon, with three pieces of gear and two profession blueprints. The table below shows all five drops:

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Lordaeron Captain Loot

Lordaeron Captain loot consists of two old Classic items that now drop in WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron, and both of them require level 22. The table below lists both of them:

WoW Forever Rotmender’s Raiment Set

WoW Forever Rotmender’s Raiment is a five-piece cloth set for healers, and every piece of it drops in Ruins of Lordaeron. The leggings come from The Abandoned and the boots from Rath’mael, while the other three pieces can drop from any enemy in the dungeon. Here are the parts and the set bonuses:

The set grants the following bonuses:

• 2 pieces: +5 Shadow Resistance.
• 3 pieces: +10 Intellect.
• 4 pieces: when your Mana drops below 15%, you restore 200 Mana over 10 sec, or twice as much in Haunted and Wasteland areas, with a 5-min cooldown.
• 5 pieces: your healing spells have a chance to heal the target for an additional 40 Health every 3 sec for 15 sec.

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Best WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron Quest Rewards

The best WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron quest rewards are the item level 24 weapons from Horde quests, although Alliance players also get a few strong pieces. Here’s a comparison of the most useful quest items:

Casters and healers on the Horde side can use Gnarled Necromancer’s Staff and The Stitcher because both give Spell Power or healing, while Warriors and Paladins can take Forsaken Greataxe for its Strength. Also, the ring from Abominable Creatures and Unending Torment is a good early pick for tanks, because it gives +3 Stamina and +1 Defense.

Best Group Setup for WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron

The best group setup for WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron is one tank, one healer, and three DPS, with at least two interrupts in the group. The dungeon has many casters and long add waves, so it is very helpful to bring the following:

• Interrupts: a Shaman, Rogue, or Warrior can stop Life Drain from The Abandoned and Flamestrike from Rath’mael. Earth Shock is available from level 4, while Kick and Shield Bash come at level 12.
• Poison removal: a Druid, Paladin, or Shaman keeps Leech Poison off the tank on Witherfang and Viktor the Vile with Purify (level 8), Cure Poison (Druid, level 14), or Cure Poison (Shaman, level 16).
• Crowd control for Undead: Shackle Undead from a level 20 Priest handles most packs here, while Hammer of Justice stops a dangerous Skeletal Soldier.
• Healer with spare Mana: the waves before Viktor the Vile and The Abandoned drain the healer quickly. A Priest, Paladin, or Druid healer will also want the Rotmender’s Raiment pieces from this run.

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WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron FAQ

The WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron FAQ covers levels, the entrance, faction access, bosses, quests, and Rotmender’s Raiment.

What Level Is Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever?

Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever is a five-player dungeon for levels 15–20. All dungeon quests become available at level 15. Regular boss gear requires level 15–19; the Lordaeron Captain’s items require level 22.

Where Is the Ruins of Lordaeron Entrance in WoW Forever?

The Ruins of Lordaeron entrance is above Undercity in Tirisfal Glades, south of Brill. Look left of the gate leading into the ruined courtyard. The portal sits around 70.3, 11.1 on the Undercity map.

Can Alliance Run Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever?

Yes, Alliance can enter Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever. Travel by boat to Southshore, then head past Dalaran and across Lordamere Lake. All four Alliance questlines start inside the dungeon.

How Many Bosses Are in Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever?

Ruins of Lordaeron has six bosses in WoW Forever. These are Witherfang, The Baron, Viktor the Vile, The Abandoned, Bjork, and Rath’mael. The rare Lordaeron Captain can also appear after the other bosses die.

How Do You Summon Viktor the Vile in WoW Forever?

To summon Viktor the Vile in WoW Forever, activate the Grim Campfire inside a ruined house in southwest Lordamere Overlook. The house stands near the Lordaeron Graveyard. Defeat five waves of skeletons before he appears.

Can Alliance Kill the Lordaeron Captain in WoW Forever?

No, the Lordaeron Captain is friendly to Alliance players in WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron. Only Horde groups can fight him for Haunting Blade and Phantom Armor.

Where Do the Ruins of Lordaeron Quests Start in WoW Forever?

Ruins of Lordaeron quests for Horde start in Brill, The Sepulcher in Silverpine Forest, and Undercity’s Apothecarium. Two more Ruins of Lordaeron questlines start from items inside the dungeon. Alliance players start all four questlines inside, through Captain Truman or items found during the run.

What Does the Rotmender’s Raiment Set Do in WoW Forever?

In WoW Forever, Rotmender’s Raiment grants Shadow Resistance with two pieces and Intellect with three. Four pieces restore Mana when you fall below 15%. Five pieces give healing spells a chance to apply an extra heal over time. Every piece drops in Ruins of Lordaeron.

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To sum up, WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron offers six boss encounters, a rare spawn, and quest rewards for both factions. Horde players should collect the four outside quests in Brill, Silverpine Forest, and Undercity before the run. Keep interrupts ready for The Abandoned and Rath’mael, and save your healer’s Mana for the add waves. Check the Crest of Lordaeron spawn points before leaving, then finish your faction’s follow-ups for the remaining rewards.