Ruins of Lordaeron Guide: WoW Forever Quests, Bosses, Loot

The Ruins of Lordaeron is WoW Forever's new level 15–20 dungeon in the shattered city above the Undercity. In Blizzard's overview, the Forsaken are trying to reclaim Lordaeron, "where treasured keepsakes and memories still lie among ruins haunted by the Scourge", while a necromancer gathers power inside. For Horde it is the natural first dungeon. For Alliance it is a long, risky trip.

This guide covers the entrance and the Alliance route, every quest by faction, the six bosses including the two event bosses, trash to watch and the full loot list. Quest, boss and loot details are from Wowhead's Ruins of Lordaeron guide, checked on 4 November 2026.

Ruins of Lordaeron at a glance

Level range	15–20 (Blizzard); 16–22 recommended by Wowhead
Group size	5 players
Location	Ruins of Lordaeron above the Undercity, Tirisfal Glades
Bosses	6: Witherfang, The Baron, Viktor the Vile, The Abandoned, Bjork, Rath'mael
Quests	6 for Horde, 4 for Alliance
Nickname	"RoL"
Wipe recovery	Spirit healer immediately outside the dungeon

Wowhead's quest difficulty rating: hard at 15, medium at 17, at level from 18, easy at 24. Wowhead also warns that the in-game quest level recommendations do not match the dungeon's actual levels.

How to get to the Ruins of Lordaeron

Horde

Go to the open-world Ruins of Lordaeron above the Undercity. You can walk in from Tirisfal Glades on the road south of Brill. The dungeon portal is inside the ruined city. If the group wipes, the spirit healer is right outside the instance, so this is one of the most forgiving dungeons for run-backs.

Alliance

Blizzard's access note says Alliance groups "will need to venture into Horde territory". Wowhead lays out this route:

1. Take the boat from Stormwind Harbor to Auberdine.
2. In Auberdine, cross to the other dock and take the boat to Menethil Harbor.
3. Stay on the boat until it reaches Southshore in Hillsbrad Foothills.
4. Follow the road from Southshore to the Hillsbrad Fields.
5. Continue north and pass around Dalaran.
6. Swim north through Lordamere Lake into Tirisfal Glades.
7. Follow the road to the Ruins of Lordaeron entrance.

That is a long trip at level 17 or so. For many Alliance players, the Hall of Thanes (13–18) beneath Ironforge covers the same levels with a far easier trip.

Ruins of Lordaeron quests

Horde quests (6)

Quest	Level	Starts	Objective
The Wrath of Rath'mael	15	Deathguard Kristof, Brill, Tirisfal Glades	Kill Rath'mael
A Frightened Request	15	Tabitha Heartweaver, The Sepulcher, Silverpine Forest	Find out what happened to Edward Heartweaver (he is near Rath'mael)
Light's Justice	15	Morbin Lightbane, The Apothecarium, Undercity	Collect 25 Intact Limbs
The New Plague	15	Theodore Griffs, The Apothecarium, Undercity	Loot the Highly Toxic Strain from Witherfang
Unending Torment	16	Item looted from The Baron, King's Alley	Follow the item's quest
Crest of Lordaeron	14	Interactable item, several spawn points inside	Return the crest to the Undercity

Alliance quests (4)

Quest	Level	Starts	Objective
Abominable Creatures	16	Captain Truman, dungeon entrance	Bring back the Head of the Baron
Bloodied Insignia	16	Drops from undead mobs inside	Collect 10 Bloodied Insignias for General Marcus Jonathan, Stormwind
Remember That I Love You	15	Blood-Stained Letter near Rath'mael	Deliver the letter to Orphan Matron Nightingale, Stormwind
Crest of Lordaeron	14	Interactable item, several spawn points inside	Return the crest to Stormwind

Finding the Crest of Lordaeron. It can spawn in several places. Wowhead names these:

• behind an interactable door near The Baron's area
• in a building along Bjork's patrol path
• along the walls where the gargoyles are

Check all three on your way through.

Horde players should collect all four outside quests before the run. They come from three different places (Brill, the Sepulcher and the Apothecarium), so plan them into your route rather than doubling back.

Best quest rewards

Type	Item	Quest
One-hand mace (Horde)	The Stitcher	Light's Justice
Staff	Gnarled Necromancer's Staff	The Wrath of Rath'mael
Ring	Slain Baron's Signet	Abominable Creatures / Unending Torment
Necklace (Alliance)	Tarnished Locket	Remember That I Love You

Trash to watch

• The spider wing (Venom Lurkers, spiders, tarantulas) is easy one pack at a time. The danger is patrols joining, so pull the packs back toward you.
• Skeletal Soldiers and Shrieking Banshees near The Baron. Banshees silence, and soldiers hit hard in groups. Stuns such as Hammer of Justice help.
• Flesh Golems hit very hard and use Knock Away, which also drops threat. They patrol Lordamere Overlook, so position the tank so nobody is knocked into another pack.
• Ghouls and Ragged Ghouls come in packs of three or four, packed close to other groups. It is easy to pull two packs by accident, so pull carefully.

Ruins of Lordaeron bosses

Wowhead lists six bosses. Two of them only appear after you start an event.

Witherfang

Witherfang patrols King's Alley with two spider adds. Kill the spiders quickly, use stuns and cleanse Leech Poison from the tank. Horde: Witherfang drops the Highly Toxic Strain for The New Plague.

The Baron

A hard hitter with one main ability, Knockout. It deals high instant damage and drops threat, and it can kill a tank who is not at full health. Stun him to stop the cast. He drops the item for Unending Torment and the head for Abominable Creatures.

Viktor the Vile (event)

Light the fire in the chimney of the building to the south-west in Lordamere Overlook, by the Lordaeron Graveyard. You then clear five waves of adds before Viktor arrives. He hits hard in melee and uses the same Leech Poison as Witherfang, so let the tank build threat first.

The Abandoned (event)

When you enter Market Street from Lordamere Overlook, the statue there starts three waves of adds, and then The Abandoned appears. He casts Frost Nova, chills anyone who hits him in melee and uses Drain Life on the tank.

Bjork

Bjork has one ability, a very short Anti-Magic Shield. The fight is a quick tank-and-spank.

Rath'mael

Rath'mael casts Flamestrike, always where the tank stood when the cast began. Move out as soon as he starts channelling, or stun him to stop it. Rath'mael is the target of The Wrath of Rath'mael. Edward Heartweaver and the Blood-Stained Letter are nearby.

Ruins of Lordaeron loot

Boss	Item	Type
Witherfang	Atrophic Girdle	Mail belt
Witherfang	Segmented Spider Leg	Staff
Witherfang	Witherbite Bracers	Leather bracers
The Baron	Meathook Slicer	Dagger
The Baron	Abomination Bones	Mail chest
The Baron	Leftover Abomination Skin	Cloth chest
Viktor the Vile	Vileblood Scimitar	One-hand sword
Viktor the Vile	Bloodied Chestwraps	Leather chest
Viktor the Vile	Vilewalkers	Mail boots
The Abandoned	Scepter of the Abandoned	One-hand mace
The Abandoned	Grip of Fear	Mail gloves
The Abandoned	Rotmender's Leggings	Cloth legs
Bjork	Corpse Chopper	Two-hand axe
Bjork	Bonerust Leggings	Mail legs
Bjork	Tuskwrap Belt	Cloth belt
Rath'mael	Mirror of Rath'mael	Shield
Rath'mael	Coldspire Staff	Staff
Rath'mael	Rotmender's Treads	Cloth boots

The two event bosses add six extra drops, so it is worth starting both events if the group has time. Check tooltips in game, because item stats can change with hotfixes.

Should you run it while leveling?

For Horde between 16 and 20, yes. You get six quests along a normal Tirisfal, Silverpine and Undercity route, a short run back after wipes and 18 possible boss drops. For Alliance, it is worth it if you are already in Hillsbrad or your group is going anyway. Otherwise the Hall of Thanes is the practical choice.

The WoW Forever leveling guide shows where the dungeon fits in the 10–20 bracket, and Wowhead's dungeon overview lists the level ranges for all nine new dungeons.

Frequently asked questions

What level is the Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever?

Blizzard lists the Ruins of Lordaeron for levels 15–20. Wowhead recommends 16–22 and notes that the in-game quest level recommendations do not match the dungeon's actual levels, so treat 17–18 as a comfortable entry point.

Where is the Ruins of Lordaeron entrance?

The portal is in the open-world Ruins of Lordaeron above the Undercity in Tirisfal Glades, which you reach from the road south of Brill. Horde players can reach it easily from the Undercity; Alliance players have to travel deep into Horde territory.

How do Alliance players get to the Ruins of Lordaeron?

Wowhead's route is: boat from Stormwind Harbor to Auberdine, boat from Auberdine to Menethil Harbor, stay on board to Southshore, then follow the road north past Dalaran and swim north through Lordamere Lake into Tirisfal Glades and on to the entrance.

How many bosses are in the Ruins of Lordaeron?

Wowhead lists six: Witherfang, The Baron, Viktor the Vile, The Abandoned, Bjork and Rath'mael. Viktor the Vile and The Abandoned are event bosses that appear after waves of adds.

Are the Ruins of Lordaeron quests different for Alliance and Horde?

Yes. Horde has six quests, four picked up outside in Tirisfal, Silverpine and the Undercity and two found inside. Alliance has four, all started inside the dungeon. The Crest of Lordaeron can be returned to either Stormwind or the Undercity.