WoW Coiled Isle is the main outdoor zone introduced in Midnight Patch 12.1 The Curse of Ula’tek. This guide covers the Coiled Isle unlock, travel routes, rares, treasures, Skyriding Glyphs, quests, and major activities. We also explain where Season 2 Delves, Tidebound Grotto, Altar of Fangs, and The Venomous Abyss fit into the zone.
WoW Coiled Isle Key Takeaways:
- The Coiled Isle is the new outdoor zone from WoW Midnight Patch 12.1.
- You unlock full access through the What Lies Beyond the Fog campaign quest.
- The completed introduction opens Coiled Isle access across your Warband.
- Flying works immediately across the outdoor island.
- Tokka’s Landing serves as the main Coiled Isle hub.
- There are 12 rares required for the Coiled to Strike achievement.
- The zone contains 22 treasures required for Treasures of the Coiled Isle.
- Finding every treasure rewards the Auriferous Venomfang mount.
- There are 11 Skyriding Glyphs and 10 Lore Objects around the island.
- New Delves include Gnarldor Isle, The Ring of Glory, and Venomfall Deeps.
- Venomfall Deeps houses Azta’rec, the Midnight Season 2 Nemesis boss.
4.9Coiled Isle Overview
WoW Midnight Coiled Isle is a new Patch 12.1 zone that lies to the east of Zul’Aman and is covered in thick mists. The patch update unveils the Coiled Isle and continues the Midnight campaign storyline revolving around the hunt for Zul’jan by Zul’jarra. The Coiled Isle activities range from simple exploration to full Season 2 PvE content:
| Activity | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Coiled Isle Rares | 12 rare enemies, achievement progress, gear, and rare mount chances |
| Coiled Isle Treasures | 22 hidden treasures and the Auriferous Venomfang achievement reward |
| Skyriding Glyphs | 11 Glyphs scattered across the island |
| Lore Objects | 10 objects required for Student of Hissstory |
| Side Quests | Optional storylines, gear, cosmetics, and reputation |
| Vaults of Atal’Utek | Large underground group-focused area with separate progression |
| Curse Surges | Rotating outdoor events connected with Cursed Fishing |
| Captain Tokka | Fishing-focused friendship reputation and rewards |
| Zul’jarra’s Forces | Main Coiled Isle Renown faction |
| Prey | Season 2 hunts, new targets, and Coiled Isle activities |
| Delves | Two regular Delves and one Season 2 Nemesis Delve |
| Tidebound Grotto | Instanced encounter against Nymrissa Wavecaller |
| Altar of Fangs | New three-boss Season 2 dungeon |
| The Venomous Abyss | New eight-boss Season 2 raid |
The primary base on the Coiled Isle is Tokka’s Landing, where you arrive first. From now on, your quests and activities will lead you through ruins, marshes, troll towns, caverns, and serpent nests. The Coiled Isle serves as a gateway to several activities in Midnight Season 2: three Delves are available here, along with Tidebound Grotto, where you will find Nymrissa Wavecaller, a new Lair boss.
How to Unlock the Coiled Isle
To get into the Coiled Isle, begin playing the Patch 12.1 story starting from Hagar’s Invitation in Silvermoon City and progress through the storyline till you get What Lies Beyond the Fog, thus gaining access to the Coiled Isle.
The quest will be shown at the beginning of the Curse of Ula’tek campaign sequence. When the story is completed, the Warband members will also be able to get to the Midnight Coiled Isle location.
How to Start the Coiled Isle Quest
To start the Coiled Isle Quest, begin Hagar’s Invitation in Silvermoon City and follow the Patch 12.1 campaign. The story eventually sends you toward the newly accessible island east of Zul’Aman.
Complete What Lies Beyond the Fog before trying to freely explore the zone. Approaching the island before unlocking it will not grant normal access.
Finishing the campaign first saves some annoying backtracking between old and new content. Finish the Midnight Campaign with our service that covers current story progression and campaign-gated zone access.
How to Get to the Coiled Isle
Coiled Isle can be accessed from the east of Zul’Aman in the Eastern Kingdoms. You only have to make your way to the island by flying east towards the island. Another way to access this area is to use the Flight Master from Tokka’s Landing when you come across this route. Swimming from Zul’Aman is also a way, but flying is much faster.
Prey Progression (Season 2) provides another means of accessing Coiled Isle from Silvermoon City.
Coiled Isle Map
The Coiled Isle map in WoW spreads most outdoor activities around Tokka’s Landing. Several important entrances and Delves sit farther north, east, and south. Here’s a list of the most important locations on the Coiled Isle:
| Coiled Isle Location | Content | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Tokka’s Landing | Main Hub | 59.4, 49.5 |
| Gnarldor Isle | Delve | 64.6, 78.0 |
| The Ring of Glory | Delve | 71.1, 56.8 |
| Venomfall Deeps | Season 2 Nemesis Delve | 51.2, 31.0 |
| Tokka’s Folly | Point of Interest | 51.5, 49.7 |
| The Tidebound Grotto | Lair / World Boss | 60.1, 66.1 |
Coiled Isle Dungeon
Altar of Fangs is a new three-boss dungeon introduced in Patch 12.1. Its bosses are Rav’i, The Writhing Coil, and Zul’jan. The dungeon joins the Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ rotation. Heroic becomes available with Patch 12.1, followed by Mythic content with Season 2.
For routes, mechanics, trash, and loot, continue with our Altar of Fangs dungeon guide.
Coiled Isle Raid
The Venomous Abyss is the main eight-boss raid introduced alongside Midnight Season 2. The raid ends with the battle against Ula’tek. The boss lineup includes:
- Nek’zali the Soulcoiler;
- Entombed Sentinels;
- Vashnik the Malignant;
- The Lost Explorers.
Later encounters include Sszorak, The Twin Fangs, The Coiled Altar, and Ula’tek. Normal, Heroic, Mythic, and the first Raid Finder wing open during the first Season 2 raid week. Story Mode and later Raid Finder wings follow afterward. Our Venomous Abyss Heroic raid completion can help you get the desired AotC early on and even raid gear.
See our Venomous Abyss raid guide for boss strategies, raid progression, loot, Tier Set drops, and difficulty details.
Coiled Isle World Boss
The Coiled Isle world boss is Nymrissa Wavecaller, found inside The Tidebound Grotto. The entrance sits underwater near /way 60.0, 66.3, south of Tokka’s Landing. Tidebound Grotto changes the usual world boss format by placing the fight inside an instance. World difficulty supports matchmaking, while greater difficulties use premade groups.
See our Tidebound Grotto guide for Nymrissa’s abilities, difficulty changes, strategy, and loot.
If you want to clear the new lair boss fast and easy, our team supports Normal, Heroic, and Mythic Nymrissa Wavecaller clears through our dedicated Tidebound Grotto service.
Coiled Isle Achievements
While researching WoW Midnight Coiled Isle and its activities, you can get achievements from exploration, rares, treasures, quests, fishing, pets, Glyphs, and lore. Here’s a list of available Coiled Isle achievements in World of Warcraft Midnight:
| Achievement | Requirement | Notable Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Treasures of the Coiled Isle | Find all 22 treasures | Auriferous Venomfang |
| Coiled to Strike | Defeat all 12 rares | Amani Forge |
| Student of Hissstory | Discover all 10 Lore Objects | Cursed Badge of the Soulcoilers |
| The Coiled Isles Glyph Hunter | Find all 11 Skyriding Glyphs | Achievement credit |
| Snake Charmed, I’m Sure | Complete Coiled Isle side quests | Achievement credit |
| The Coiled Isle Safari | Capture the required wild battle pets | Achievement credit |
| Angler of the Coiled Isle | Catch the required Coiled Isle fish | Dustlord title |
| A Stack of Snacks | Complete Ki’clak Snack Attack five times | Achievement credit |
Ula’tek Uncoiled Achievement
To complete Ula’tek Uncoiled meta-achievement, finish these four Coiled Isle achievements:
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Explore the Coiled Isle | Discover the required Coiled Isle areas |
| Treasures of the Coiled Isle | Find all 22 island treasures |
| Coiled to Strike | Defeat all 12 required rares |
| The Curse of Ula’tek | Complete the required zone storylines |
Coiled Isle Treasures
The Treasures of the Coiled Isle achievement requires 22 treasures scattered across the zone. Completing the full set rewards the Auriferous Venomfang flying mount.
Most treasures are simple ground pickups, while several involve keys, NPC interactions, or short puzzles. Each treasure also grants Zul’jarra’s Forces reputation on its first collection. The table below gives the complete Coiled Isle treasure locations and the main action required for each one:
| Treasure | Coordinates | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|
| Fangbound Sack | 45.9, 66.3 | Loot the sack near the eastern side of the island |
| Sunken Diver’s Chest | 65.4, 5.8 | Collect three Diver’s Key Fragments from nearby fish |
| Profane Ritual Spoils | 43.6, 67.5 | Complete the four-object ritual puzzle |
| Brine-Crusted Chest | 70.6, 76.6 | Bring a Luminescent Pearl to Nacretta for the key |
| Possessed Vase | 31.4, 83.5 | Loot it beside the southern shipwreck |
| Malfunctioning Staff | 75.4, 68.4 | Found at the southern tip of the peninsula |
| Tarnished Amani Glaive | 55.2, 38.0 | Found on bones near the Serpent’s Tail |
| Jaktu’s Cursed Blade | 60.4, 59.5 | Loot it south of Tokka’s Landing |
| Cracked Skull | 58.1, 43.6 | Found near the Tokka’s Landing graveyard |
| Damaged Loa Trinket | 46.9, 29.6 | Found among bones in Blistering Terrace |
| Venomjade Necklace | 64.7, 36.6 | Loot it around the Mlurkkr Mire altar |
| Ornate Bottle | 67.0, 28.0 | Search inside the wreck of Torga’s Beak |
| Stinking Vessel | 53.1, 43.1 | Near the Tomb of the Lost Priest entrance |
| Waterlogged Basket | 49.5, 32.0 | Found below the bridge near a fish carcass |
| Smoldering Incense | 29.5, 67.2 | Found beside ruined structures in The Forum |
| Crumbling Urn | 73.5, 56.5 | Check the graveyard east of The Ring of Glory |
| Forgotten Mask | 64.9, 78.9 | South of the Gnarldor Isle Delve entrance |
| Zul’jan’s Stash | 43.9, 26.5 | Hidden behind the main Blistering Terrace altar |
| Amani Privateer’s Cache | 71.9, 66.6 | Assemble its key through the nearby dolphin puzzle |
| Lost Spirit | 68.0, 65.9 | Bring the Forgotten Trinket from 70.2, 64.5 |
| Grave of Someone Forgotten | 67.3, 48.5 | Speak with three nearby spirits, then return |
| Vul’zahn’s Smuggled Treasure | 58.2, 45.7 | Complete the short NPC trading chain |
Current zone guides list 22 treasures and connect the completed achievement with Auriferous Venomfang.
Coiled Isle Rares
There are 12 Coiled Isle rares in WoW Midnight required for the Coiled to Strike achievement. Completing it rewards the Amani Forge housing decor. These rares also provide another reason to make a daily island lap. Coiled Isle rares can drop Adventurer-track gear and Coffer Key Shards.
| Coiled Isle Rare | Coordinates | Location Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Farthik the Plunderer | 53.8, 72.0 | Interact with the nearby chest to bring him down |
| Kari’zah the Forgotten | 24.8, 73.5 | Found south of The Forum |
| Hisstara | 43.9, 50.8 | Inside a structure in Venom Rise |
| Garsecg | 69.5, 45.0 | Found around Mlurkkr Mire |
| Coin-Eye Skully | 55.8, 67.9 | Swims around the bay south of Tokka’s Landing |
| Sss’alik | 60.0, 40.0 | Patrols the nearby northern path |
| Siltmouth | 50.1, 69.0 | Near the venom waterfall |
| Lockjaw | 31.7, 56.7 | Found around the northern Forum area |
| Szarith the Fanged | 38.8, 13.4 | Inside The Underbelly in Atal’Utek |
| Nar’zira | 63.1, 62.1 | Inside the Tomb of the Lost Priest |
| Big Mon | 70.1, 63.5 | Patrols around the Altar of Wrath area |
| Destra | 52.0, 32.3 | North of the Serpent’s Tail |
Coiled Isle Skyriding Glyphs
There are 11 Coiled Isle Skyriding Glyphs required for The Coiled Isles Glyph Hunter achievement. Flying access lets you collect most of them in one quick circuit.
| Skyriding Glyph | Coordinates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Fangs | 37.4, 60.5 | Above the island’s tallest peak |
| The Wreck of Sethralis’s Scales | 28.8, 75.2 | Above the nearby peak |
| Gate of the Eastern Fang | 45.9, 64.9 | Above the entrance area |
| The Whispering Marsh | 64.1, 60.7 | Above a broken tree |
| The Serpent’s Tail | 52.1, 38.6 | Beneath the large stone arch |
| Gate of the Serpent’s Eye | 43.9, 44.2 | Under the serpent-head structure |
| The Forum | 26.6, 63.2 | Beneath the large Forum arch |
| Southern Island | 40.6, 90.5 | On the eastern cliff |
| Tokka’s Landing | 58.9, 48.9 | Above the hub entrance arch |
| The Wreck of Paku’s Talon | 70.1, 48.3 | Beneath the stone arch |
| Blistering Terrace | 42.9, 30.6 | Above a large rock |
The achievement itself is the main reward for this specific Coiled Isle Glyph set. It’s recommended to collect these while doing treasure routes. Many Glyphs sit close enough to other objectives that a separate second lap feels unnecessary.
Coiled Isle Delves
Patch 12.1 adds three WoW Midnight Coiled Isle Delves. Two are standard Delves, while the third houses Midnight Season 2’s Nemesis boss.
| Delve | Coordinates | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gnarldor Isle | 64.4, 77.7 | Regular Delve |
| The Ring of Glory | 71.2, 56.5 | Regular Delve |
| Venomfall Deeps | 51.2, 31.0 | Season 2 Nemesis Delve |
Venomfall Deeps is the most interesting instance in this season. It is located in northern Coiled Isle, around 51.2, 31.0. It houses Azta’rec, the Season 2 Nemesis boss. Azta’rec has his own challenge achievements and seasonal rewards.
Players chasing the Season 2 Nemesis rewards should not leave this Delve until the end of their seasonal checklist. If you want to complete the dedicated Azta’rec Challenge in this Season 2 Nemesis delve and get the rewards and related achievements, ask our team for assistance.
Coiled Isle FAQ
The Coiled Isle FAQ below covers the most common questions about reaching and completing the Patch 12.1 zone.
How to Unlock the Coiled Isle in WoW?
Start the Patch 12.1 storyline with Hagar’s Invitation in Silvermoon City. Continue until you complete What Lies Beyond the Fog. This unlocks full Coiled Isle access for your Warband.
Where Is the Coiled Isle Located?
The Coiled Isle is east of Zul’Aman in the Eastern Kingdoms. Once unlocked, you can fly directly across the water or use a discovered flight path.
Can You Fly on WoW Midnight Coiled Isle?
Yes. Flying is available immediately across the outdoor Coiled Isle after you unlock the zone. The underground Vaults of Atal’Utek disable normal flying.
How Many Rares Are on WoW Midnight Coiled Isle?
There are 12 rares required for the Coiled to Strike achievement. These enemies can also drop the Ruby Writhe and Topaz Skyfang mounts.
Are There Any Treasures on WoW Midnight Coiled Isle?
There are 22 Coiled Isle treasures required for Treasures of the Coiled Isle. Completing the achievement rewards the Auriferous Venomfang mount.
How Many Skyriding Glyphs Are on the Coiled Isle?
The Coiled Isle contains 11 Skyriding Glyphs. Finding all of them completes the Coiled Isles Glyph Hunter achievement.
Where Is WoW Midnight Coiled Isle Portal?
The portal connects Astalor’s Sanctum in Silvermoon City with the Coiled Isle. It becomes available through the updated Season 2 Prey progression.
What Delves Are on WoW Midnight Coiled Isle?
The three Coiled Isle Delves are Gnarldor Isle, The Ring of Glory, and Venomfall Deeps. Venomfall Deeps contains the Season 2 Nemesis boss, Azta’rec.
4.9In summary, the addition of the WoW Coiled Isle zone is a massive content update. This area becomes home for two delves, a new raid, and a new dungeon, so you will spend plenty of time farming these instances. Additionally, new achievements and rewards will keep players engaged in Season 2 content.
