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Dire Maul

DungeonLevel 54+5 players

Dungeon Map, Bosses & Entrance

The majestic ruins of Eldre'Thalas in Feralas, where Prince Tortheldrin feeds on demons while ogres crown kings. A 3-wing level 54+ masterpiece.

Feralas
Floors
Feralas world map artDire Maul interior terrain map
Camp Mojache, FeralasFeathermoon, FeralasThalanaar, Feralas
Dire Maul entrance
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Map Art shows the Dire Maul entrance in Feralas at 62.0, 33.3. Terrain shows the dungeon interior.
Level
54+
Group Size
5
Bosses
19
Quests
14
Location
Feralas
Continent
Kalimdor

About Dire Maul

Veiled beneath the primal rainforest canopy of central Feralas lies Eldre'Thalas, the crown jewel of ancient Highborne academia. Spared from the Great Sundering through impenetrable wards, the secretive Shen'dralar elves under Prince Tortheldrin hoarded thousands of years of arcane lore and forgotten relics. But when the Well of Eternity imploded, the loss of their magical font plunged the immortal Highborne into excruciating withdrawal.

Prince Tortheldrin sought salvation in blasphemy. Venturing into demonic pacts, he summoned and imprisoned the colossal voidfiend Immol'thar beneath the central sanctuary, siphoning the beast’s demonic agony to sustain the immortality of his inner circle. The unchecked corruption warped the city's gardens into the toxic overgrowth of Warpwood, while brutal Gordok ogres breached the outer courtyards, establishing a violent tribal dominion amidst shattered marble colonnades.

The complex features three legendary, interconnected wings: Dire Maul East, an overgrown fungal jungle overseen by Alzzin the Wildshaper; Dire Maul West, where Tortheldrin clings to his demonic tether; and Dire Maul North, home to the Gordok ogre monarchy. North offers classic's premier strategic puzzle: the 'Tribute Run,' where clever groups bypass every patrolling ogre boss using grease, disguises, and frost traps to execute King Gordok directly and claim the richest bounty chest in the realm.

First Run

  • Situated inside the colossal circular stone arena of central Feralas, with portals to East, West, and North arranged around the open courtyard.
  • Target level 54 to 60. West and North wing doors require the Crescent Key, acquired by pursuing and defeating the evasive imp Pusillin through Dire Maul East.
  • The Tribute Run demands absolute pacifism toward non-king bosses: utilize Ogre Tannin disguises, goblin engineering booby-traps, and line-of-sight skips to defeat King Gordok cleanly for maximum tribute loot.
  • In Dire Maul West, five glowing arcane crystal pylons must be de-energized across the courtyard to collapse the forcefield imprisoning Immol'thar before confronting Prince Tortheldrin.

Veteran Notes

  • Nineteen encounters across three wings: Zevrim, Hydrospawn, Alzzin (East); Tendris, Immol'thar, Tortheldrin (West); Guard Mol'dar, Captain Kromcrush, King Gordok (North).
  • Fifteen attached quests, including Mage Rank 7 Conjure Water tomes, Royal Seal class trinket turn-ins, and epic Warlock/Paladin mount sanctums.
  • The Gordok Tribute chest delivers unmatched pre-raid gear, including the Rod of the Ogre Magi and Barbarous Blade, making it an enduring gold and gear engine.

Dire Maul Quests

Plan all 14 dungeon quests before you enter. Open a quest for its objective, pickup and turn-in details; rewards appear only when verified for Forever.

Lethtendris's WebLevel 57AllianceBring Lethtendris' Web to Latronicus Moonspear at the Feathermoon Stronghold in Feralas.Requires firstFeathermoon StrongholdPick upLatronicus Moonspear · FeralasFeralas · 30.4, 46.2Turn inLatronicus Moonspear · FeralasFeralas · 30.4, 46.2Lethtendris's WebLevel 57HordeBring Lethtendris's Web to Talo Thornhoof at Camp Mojache in Feralas.Requires firstCamp MojachePick upTalo Thornhoof · FeralasFeralas · 76.2, 43.8Turn inTalo Thornhoof · FeralasFeralas · 76.2, 43.8Pusillin and the Elder Azj'TordinLevel 58Both factionsTravel to Dire Maul and locate the Imp, Pusillin. Convince Pusillin to give you Azj'Tordin's Book of Incantations through any means necessary. Return to Azj'Tordin at the Lariss Pavilion in Feralas should you recover the Book of Incantations.Pick upAzj'Tordin · FeralasFeralas · 76.9, 37.4Turn inAzj'Tordin · FeralasFeralas · 76.9, 37.4Dreadsteed of XorothLevel 60Both factionsRead Mor'zul's Instructions. Summon a Xorothian Dreadsteed, defeat it, then bind its spirit to you.Requires firstImp Delivery, ArcanitePick upMor'zul Bloodbringer · Burning SteppesBurning Steppes · 12.7, 31.6Turn inDreadsteed SpiritElven LegendsLevel 60HordeSearch Dire Maul for Kariel Winthalus. Report back to Sage Korolusk at Camp Mojache with whatever information that you may find.Pick upSage Korolusk · FeralasFeralas · 75.2, 43.8Turn inSage Korolusk · FeralasFeralas · 75.2, 43.8Elven LegendsLevel 60AllianceSearch Dire Maul for Kariel Winthalus. Report back to Scholar Runethorn at Feathermoon with whatever information that you may find.Pick upScholar Runethorn · FeralasFeralas · 31.6, 43.5Turn inScholar Runethorn · FeralasFeralas · 31.6, 43.5Free Knot!Level 60Both factionsFind a Gordok Shackle Key and free Knot Thimblejack.Pick upKnot Thimblejack · Dire MaulTurn inKnot Thimblejack · Dire MaulShards of the FelvineLevel 60Both factionsFind the Felvine in Dire Maul and acquire a shard from it. Chances are you'll only be able to procure one with the demise of Alzzin the Wildshaper. Use the Reliquary of Purity to securely seal the shard inside, and return it to Rabine Saturna in Nighthaven, Moonglade.Requires firstA Reliquary of PurityPick upRabine Saturna · MoongladeMoonglade · 51.7, 45.1Turn inRabine Saturna · MoongladeMoonglade · 51.7, 45.1The Gordok Ogre SuitLevel 60Both factionsBring 4 Bolts of Runecloth, 8 Rugged Leather, 2 Rune Threads, and Ogre Tannin to Knot Thimblejack. He is currently chained inside the Gordok wing of Dire Maul.Pick upKnot Thimblejack · Dire MaulTurn inKnot Thimblejack · Dire MaulThe Madness WithinLevel 60Both factionsYou must destroy the guardians surrounding the 5 Pylons that power the Prison of Immol'thar. Once the Pylons have powered down, the force field surrounding Immol'thar will have dissipated. Enter the Prison of Immol'thar and eradicate the foul demon that stands at its heart. Finally, confront Prince Tortheldrin in Athenaeum. Return to the Shen'dralar Ancient in the courtyard should you complete this quest.Pick upShen'dralar Ancient · Dire MaulTurn inShen'dralar Ancient · Dire MaulThe Treasure of the Shen'dralarLevel 60AllianceReturn to the Athenaeum and find the Treasure of the Shen'dralar. Claim your reward!Requires firstThe Madness WithinPick upShen'dralar Ancient · Dire MaulTurn inTreasure of the Shen'dralar · Dire MaulThe Treasure of the Shen'dralarLevel 60HordeReturn to the Athenaeum and find the Treasure of the Shen'dralar. Claim your reward!Requires firstThe Madness WithinPick upShen'dralar Ancient · Dire MaulTurn inTreasure of the Shen'dralar · Dire MaulUnfinished Gordok BusinessLevel 60Both factionsFind the Gauntlet of Gordok Might and return it to Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul. According to Kromcrush, the "old timey story" says that Tortheldrin - a "creepy" elf who called himself a prince - stole it from one of the Gordok kings.Pick upCaptain Kromcrush · Dire MaulTurn inCaptain Kromcrush · Dire MaulThe Greatest Race of HuntersBoth factionsReturn the book to its rightful owners.Use itemThe Greatest Race of HuntersTurn inLorekeeper Mykos · Dire Maul

Bosses

19 bosses wait in Dire Maul.

  1. 01Zevrim Thornhoof
  2. 02Hydrospawn
  3. 03Lethtendris
  4. 04Pusillin
  5. 05Alzzin the Wildshaper
  6. 06Tendris Warpwood
  7. 07Illyanna Ravenoak
  8. 08Magister Kalendris
  9. 09Immol'thar
  10. 10Prince Tortheldrin
  11. 11Guard Mol'dar
  12. 12Stomper Kreeg
  13. 13Guard Fengus
  14. 14Guard Slip'kik
  15. 15Captain Kromcrush
  16. 16Cho'Rush the Observer
  17. 17King Gordok
  18. 18Lord Hel'nurath
  19. 19Tsu'zee

Getting There

  1. ContinentKalimdor
  2. ZoneFeralas Levels 41–49 · Contested territory
  3. Nearest flight pathCamp Mojache, Feralas Horde · 75.4, 44.3
  4. Entrance62.0, 33.3