

- Level
- 57+
- Group Size
- 5
- Bosses
- 14
- Quests
- 7
- Location
- Western Plaguelands
- Continent
- Eastern Kingdoms
About Scholomance
Perched upon an isolated island in the chill waters of Darrowmere Lake in Western Plaguelands lies the ruins of Caer Darrow. Once the ancestral estate of the fabulously wealthy Barov family, it fell victim to the ultimate act of treason: in exchange for promises of immortality, the Barovs deeded their subterranean crypts to Kel'Thuzad and the Cult of the Damned, who converted the vaulted chambers into Scholomance—the premier training academy for Scourge necromancers and plague researchers.
Passing through the iron threshold, the stagnant air is thick with embalming fluid, alchemical fumes, and sulfur. The layout weaves through lecture halls, dissection chambers, and plague vats. In the blood-stained abattoir, Doctor Theolen Krastinov carves flesh with rusted bonesaws; in the frozen study, the lich Ras Frostwhisper lectures on cryomancy; while the ghostly remnants of Lord Alexei and Lady Illucia Barov weep in perpetual torment over their ruinous bargain.
Presiding over the Great Ossuary is Darkmaster Gandling, the headmaster of necromancy. Brandishing his skull staff with macabre delight, Gandling randomly teleports party members into locked burial alcoves teeming with reanimated skeletons, forcing them to fight their way back to the main hall. Scholomance stands as the ultimate test of dispels, target priority, and individual survival in classic five-player progression.
First Run
- Located inside the fortress cellar on the island of Caer Darrow in southeastern Western Plaguelands; requires the Skeleton Key to unlock the iron entrance gate.
- Target level 57 to 60. Heavy emphasis on dispelling curses, magic debuffs, and disease; bringing Priests (Dispel Magic, Fear Ward) and Mages (Remove Curse) dramatically smooths run difficulty.
- Clear all six adjacent study alcoves around the Great Ossuary (Doctor Krastinov, Lorekeeper Polkelt, Instructor Malicia, etc.) to trigger Gandling's spawn in the central chamber.
- When Gandling teleports you into an isolation cell, do not panic: burst down the reanimated skeletons immediately, click the door lever, and sprint back to rejoin the party.
Veteran Notes
- Fourteen encounters: Kirtonos the Herald, Jandice Barov, Rattlegore, Ras Frostwhisper, Instructor Malicia, Doctor Theolen Krastinov, and Darkmaster Gandling.
- Nine attached quests, driving the bitter Barov inheritance dispute, the mortal redemption of Ras Frostwhisper, and paladin/warlock epic mount sanctifications.
- Darkmaster Gandling's Headmaster's Charge grants a unique group-wide intellect aura, remaining one of the most prestigious caster trophies in the game.
Scholomance Route & Boss Strategy
Scholomance is a school, and it is laid out like one: an entry hall, a great hall of students, a basement of bones, a viewing room and a laboratory, and at the end six classrooms around the headmaster's study. Darkmaster Gandling appears only when the six teachers are dead. The packs of students are large and fragile, so area damage and control decide the pace. Allow two hours.
The First Halls
- The gate needs the Skeleton Key; one in the party is enough. Beyond the entry hall the great hall is crowded with necromancers, students and their summoned undead. Pull each group back up the stairs.
- The four deeds for Barov Family Fortune lie in different rooms along the route. Look on the tables and floors as you clear.
Kirtonos
Optional- Swoop
- Dives on a player and knocks them down.
- Wing Flap
- Knocks back everyone near him.
- Shadow Bolt Volley
- Shadow damage to the party in his human form.
- A summoned boss for Kirtonos the Herald. Place the Blood of Innocents in the brazier on the porch off the first hall and the gargoyle flies in.
- He changes between gargoyle and human form. Tank him against a wall so the knockbacks move nobody off the porch.
Jandice Barov
Boss- Summon Illusions
- She vanishes and fills the room with copies of herself.
- Curse of Blood
- Raises the Physical damage its target takes.
- She waits in the basement under the great hall. When the illusions appear, kill them with area damage; they are weak but there are many.
Rattlegore
Boss- Knock Away
- Throws the tank back.
- War Stomp
- Stuns everyone near him.
- The bone golem at the bottom of the ossuary, behind several large packs of skeletons. A plain tank fight.
- He drops the Viewing Room Key. Nothing beyond the great hall opens without it.
Marduk Blackpool
Boss- Shadow Bolt Volley
- Shadow damage to everyone near him.
- Cleave
- Hits everyone in front of him.
- He and Vectus stand in the Viewing Room among their students and ignore you until provoked. Players on Dawn's Gambit place it in the middle of the room, and it turns the whole class hostile.
- Kill the students with area damage first, then tank the two teachers apart.
Vectus
Boss- Blast Wave
- Fire damage and a daze to everyone near him.
- Flamestrike
- Fire on the ground. Move out.
- Killed beside Marduk. Ranged players keep their distance from him.
Ras Frostwhisperer
Boss- Frostbolt
- Heavy Frost damage. Interrupt it.
- Chill Nova
- Frost damage and a slow to everyone near him.
- Freeze
- Freezes one player in place.
- The lich stands in the laboratory past the Viewing Room. Clear the laboratory first.
- Players on The Lich, Ras Frostwhisper use the Soulbound Keepsake on him at the start; it turns him mortal and the quest needs that kill.
Kormok
Optional- He appears only when summoned for a quest in Ras's laboratory, and groups without that quest never see him.
The Six Classrooms
- Past the laboratory, six rooms ring the headmaster's study, three on each side. Each holds one teacher. Take them in any order.
- Clear each room completely. Gandling's teleport will send players back into these rooms, and anything left alive will be waiting.
Instructor Malicia
Boss- Flash Heal
- Heals herself. Interrupt it.
- Renew
- A heal over time. Dispel it.
- Call of the Grave
- A delayed burst of damage on one player.
- A healer. Hold interrupts for her heals and she dies quickly.
Doctor Theolen Krastinov
Boss- Rend
- A bleed on the tank.
- Backhand
- Stuns the tank.
- Frenzy
- He attacks much faster at low health.
- The Butcher hits harder than anything else in the school. Save the tank's cooldowns for the frenzy.
- After the kill, burn the remains of Eva and Lucien Sarkhoff in his room for the quest.
Lorekeeper Polkelt
Boss- Volatile Infection
- A disease that spreads to players standing close.
- Corrosive Acid
- Lowers armor.
- Spread out and cure the disease quickly.
The Ravenian
Boss- Trample
- Damages everyone near him.
- Knock Away
- Throws the tank back.
- Sunder Armor
- Lowers the tank's armor.
- A plain tank fight against a wall.
Lord Alexei Barov
Boss- Unholy Aura
- Shadow damage every few seconds to everyone near him.
- Veil of Shadow
- A curse that cuts healing received. Remove it.
- Immolate
- Fire damage over time.
- Remove the curse from the tank at once, and kill him fast: the aura wears the party down.
Lady Illucia Barov
Boss- Dominate Mind
- Takes control of one player.
- Curse of Agony
- Shadow damage over time.
- Silence
- Silences one player.
- Control the dominated player and remove the curses.
Darkmaster Gandling
Boss- Shadow Portal
- Sends one player to one of the six classrooms, where Risen Guardians wait.
- Arcane Missiles
- Arcane damage to one player.
- Curse of the Darkmaster
- A heavy curse. Remove it.
- He appears in the study when the sixth teacher dies.
- A teleported player kills the guardians in their room, and the gate opens to let them run back. The rest of the party keeps the fight going and stays alive.
- Remove his curse at once. He has little health, and the fight is short when the party stays together.
Scholomance Quests
All 7 quests are picked up outside, so collect them before you head in.
Pick Up Before You Enter 7
Their quest givers are outside the dungeon. Pick them up before you enter so every kill and drop on the run counts toward them.
Barov Family Fortune
Accept at level 52HordePick up firstChain 1/2Venture to the Scholomance and recover the Barov family fortune. Four deeds make up this fortune: The Deed to Caer Darrow; The Deed to Brill; The Deed to Tarren Mill; and The Deed to Southshore. Return to Alexi Barov when you have completed this task.Pick up fromAlexi Barov
Quest details
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- This questBarov Family FortuneLevel 60 · Alexi Barov

Tirisfal Glades83.1, 71.6
- Accept at level
- 52
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompleteVenture to the Scholomance and recover the Barov family fortune. Four deeds make up this fortune: The Deed to Caer Darrow; The Deed to Brill; The Deed to Tarren Mill; and The Deed to Southshore. Return to Alexi Barov when you have completed this task.
Barov Family Fortune
Accept at level 52AlliancePick up firstChain 1/2Venture to the Scholomance and recover the Barov family fortune. Four deeds make up this fortune: The Deed to Caer Darrow; The Deed to Brill; The Deed to Tarren Mill; and The Deed to Southshore. Return to Weldon Barov when you have completed this task.Pick up fromWeldon Barov
Quest details
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- This questBarov Family FortuneLevel 60 · Weldon Barov

Western Plaguelands43.5, 83.7
- Accept at level
- 52
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompleteVenture to the Scholomance and recover the Barov family fortune. Four deeds make up this fortune: The Deed to Caer Darrow; The Deed to Brill; The Deed to Tarren Mill; and The Deed to Southshore. Return to Weldon Barov when you have completed this task.
Doctor Theolen Krastinov, the Butcher
Accept at level 55Both factionsPick up firstChain 1/5Find Doctor Theolen Krastinov inside the Scholomance. Destroy him, then burn the Remains of Eva Sarkhoff and the Remains of Lucien Sarkhoff. Return to Eva Sarkhoff when the task is complete.Pick up fromEva Sarkhoff
Quest details
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- This questDoctor Theolen Krastinov, the ButcherLevel 60 · Eva Sarkhoff

Western Plaguelands70.2, 73.7
- Accept at level
- 55
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompleteFind Doctor Theolen Krastinov inside the Scholomance. Destroy him, then burn the Remains of Eva Sarkhoff and the Remains of Lucien Sarkhoff. Return to Eva Sarkhoff when the task is complete.
Kirtonos the Herald
Accept at level 55Both factionsPick up firstChain 3/7Return to the Scholomance with the Blood of Innocents. Find the porch and place the Blood of Innocents in the brazier. Kirtonos will come to feast upon your soul. Fight valiantly, do not give an inch! Destroy Kirtonos and return to Eva Sarkhoff.Pick up fromEva Sarkhoff
Quest details
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- This questKirtonos the HeraldLevel 60 · Eva Sarkhoff

Western Plaguelands70.2, 73.7
- Accept at level
- 55
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompleteReturn to the Scholomance with the Blood of Innocents. Find the porch and place the Blood of Innocents in the brazier. Kirtonos will come to feast upon your soul. Fight valiantly, do not give an inch! Destroy Kirtonos and return to Eva Sarkhoff.
Dawn's Gambit
Accept at level 57Both factionsPick up firstChain 9/9Place Dawn's Gambit in the Viewing Room of the Scholomance. Defeat Vectus, then return to Betina Bigglezink.Pick up fromBetina Bigglezink
Quest details
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- This questDawn's GambitLevel 60 · Betina Bigglezink

Eastern Plaguelands81.5, 59.7
- Accept at level
- 57
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompletePlace Dawn's Gambit in the Viewing Room of the Scholomance. Defeat Vectus, then return to Betina Bigglezink.
The Lich, Ras Frostwhisper
Accept at level 57Both factionsPick up firstChain 9/9Find Ras Frostwhisper in the Scholomance. When you have found him, use the Soulbound Keepsake on his undead visage. Should you succeed in reverting him to a mortal, strike him down and recover the Human Head of Ras Frostwhisper. Take the head back to Magistrate Marduke.Pick up fromMagistrate Marduke
Quest details
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- This questThe Lich, Ras FrostwhisperLevel 60 · Magistrate Marduke

Western Plaguelands70.6, 74.1
- Accept at level
- 57
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompleteFind Ras Frostwhisper in the Scholomance. When you have found him, use the Soulbound Keepsake on his undead visage. Should you succeed in reverting him to a mortal, strike him down and recover the Human Head of Ras Frostwhisper. Take the head back to Magistrate Marduke.
The Darkreaver Menace
Accept at level 58HordeShaman class questPick up firstChain 2/2Use the Divination Scryer in the heart of the Great Ossuary's basement in the Scholomance. Doing so will bring forth spirits you must fight. Defeating these spirits will summon forth Death Knight Darkreaver; defeat him. Bring Darkreaver's Head to Sagorne Creststrider in the Valley of Wisdom, Orgrimmar.Pick up fromSagorne Creststrider
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- This questThe Darkreaver MenaceLevel 60 · Sagorne Creststrider

Orgrimmar38.7, 35.9
- Accept at level
- 58
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompleteUse the Divination Scryer in the heart of the Great Ossuary's basement in the Scholomance. Doing so will bring forth spirits you must fight. Defeating these spirits will summon forth Death Knight Darkreaver; defeat him. Bring Darkreaver's Head to Sagorne Creststrider in the Valley of Wisdom, Orgrimmar.
Leads Here from Outside 2
The quests that point you to this dungeon or wrap up the story afterwards. Fit them in around your run to finish each chain.
The Key to Scholomance
Accept at level 55AlliancePick up firstComplete the Skeleton Key and collect the key to Scholomance.Requires firstAraj's ScarabPick up fromAlchemist Arbington
Quest details
- Accept at level
- 55
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompleteComplete the Skeleton Key and collect the key to Scholomance.
The Key to Scholomance
Accept at level 55HordePick up firstComplete the Skeleton Key and collect the key to Scholomance.Requires firstAraj's ScarabPick up fromHigh Executor Derrington
Quest details
- Accept at level
- 55
- Quest level
- 60
- Where it starts
- Outside the dungeon: pick it up first
How to Complete It
- Pick up first
- CompleteComplete the Skeleton Key and collect the key to Scholomance.
Scholomance Bosses & Loot
14 bosses wait in Scholomance.
- 01Kirtonos
Boots of Valor
- 02Jandice Barov
Dreadmist Mantle
Blood of Innocents
Royal Cap Spaulders
Phantasmal Cloak
Darkshade Gloves
Ghostloom Leggings
Wraithplate Leggings
Barovian Family Sword
Staff of Metanoia
- 03Rattlegore
Shadowcraft Boots
Top Half of Advanced Armorsmithing: Volume II
Viewing Room Key
Bone Ring Helm
Deadwalker Mantle
Bone Golem Shoulders
Corpselight Greaves
Rattlecage Buckler
Frightskull Shaft
- 04Marduk Blackpool
Death Knight Sabatons
Ebon Hilt of Marduk
- 05Vectus
Dark Advisor's Pendant
Skullsmoke Pants
- 06Kormok
Ironweave Pants
Amalgam's Band
Band of the Steadfast Hero
Blade of Necromancy
Hammer of Divine Might
- 07Ras Frostwhisperer
Magister's Mantle
Boneclenched Gauntlets
Recipe: Flask of Supreme Power
- 08Instructor Malicia
Shadowcraft Bracers
Deathbone Chestplate
Deathbone Gauntlets
Deathbone Girdle
Deathbone Legguards
Deathbone Sabatons
Burial Shawl
Necropile Mantle
Necropile Robe
Cadaverous Armor
Bloodmail Hauberk
Necropile Cuffs
Cadaverous Gloves
Bloodmail Gauntlets
Cadaverous Belt
Bloodmail Belt
Necropile Leggings
Cadaverous Leggings
Ghoul Skin Leggings
Bloodmail Legguards
Necropile Boots
Cadaverous Walkers
Bloodmail Boots
Dimly Opalescent Ring
Libram of Divinity
Totem of Sustaining
Ancient Bone Bow
Hammer of the Vesper
- 09Doctor Theolen Krastinov
Magister's Gloves
Sawbones Shirt
Deathbone Chestplate
Deathbone Gauntlets
Deathbone Girdle
Deathbone Legguards
Deathbone Sabatons
Burial Shawl
Necropile Mantle
Necropile Robe
Cadaverous Armor
Bloodmail Hauberk
Necropile Cuffs
Cadaverous Gloves
Bloodmail Gauntlets
Cadaverous Belt
Bloodmail Belt
Necropile Leggings
Cadaverous Leggings
Ghoul Skin Leggings
Bloodmail Legguards
Necropile Boots
Cadaverous Walkers
Bloodmail Boots
Dimly Opalescent Ring
Libram of Divinity
Totem of Sustaining
Ancient Bone Bow
Hammer of the Vesper
- 10Lorekeeper Polkelt
Dreadmist Wraps
Deathbone Chestplate
Deathbone Gauntlets
Deathbone Girdle
Deathbone Legguards
Deathbone Sabatons
Burial Shawl
Necropile Mantle
Necropile Robe
Cadaverous Armor
Bloodmail Hauberk
Necropile Cuffs
Cadaverous Gloves
Bloodmail Gauntlets
Cadaverous Belt
Bloodmail Belt
Necropile Leggings
Cadaverous Leggings
Ghoul Skin Leggings
Bloodmail Legguards
Necropile Boots
Cadaverous Walkers
Bloodmail Boots
Dimly Opalescent Ring
Libram of Divinity
Totem of Sustaining
Ancient Bone Bow
Hammer of the Vesper
- 11The Ravenian
Wildheart Belt
Deathbone Chestplate
Deathbone Gauntlets
Deathbone Girdle
Deathbone Legguards
Deathbone Sabatons
Burial Shawl
Necropile Mantle
Necropile Robe
Cadaverous Armor
Bloodmail Hauberk
Necropile Cuffs
Cadaverous Gloves
Bloodmail Gauntlets
Cadaverous Belt
Bloodmail Belt
Necropile Leggings
Cadaverous Leggings
Ghoul Skin Leggings
Bloodmail Legguards
Necropile Boots
Cadaverous Walkers
Bloodmail Boots
Dimly Opalescent Ring
Libram of Divinity
Totem of Sustaining
Ancient Bone Bow
Hammer of the Vesper
- 12Lord Alexei Barov
Lightforge Bracers
Deathbone Chestplate
Deathbone Gauntlets
Deathbone Girdle
Deathbone Legguards
Deathbone Sabatons
Burial Shawl
Necropile Mantle
Necropile Robe
Cadaverous Armor
Bloodmail Hauberk
Necropile Cuffs
Cadaverous Gloves
Bloodmail Gauntlets
Cadaverous Belt
Bloodmail Belt
Necropile Leggings
Cadaverous Leggings
Ghoul Skin Leggings
Bloodmail Legguards
Necropile Boots
Cadaverous Walkers
Bloodmail Boots
Dimly Opalescent Ring
Libram of Divinity
Totem of Sustaining
Ancient Bone Bow
Hammer of the Vesper
- 13Lady Illucia Barov
Deathbone Chestplate
Deathbone Gauntlets
Deathbone Girdle
Deathbone Legguards
Deathbone Sabatons
Burial Shawl
Necropile Mantle
Necropile Robe
Cadaverous Armor
Bloodmail Hauberk
Necropile Cuffs
Cadaverous Gloves
Bloodmail Gauntlets
Cadaverous Belt
Bloodmail Belt
Necropile Leggings
Cadaverous Leggings
Ghoul Skin Leggings
Bloodmail Legguards
Necropile Boots
Cadaverous Walkers
Bloodmail Boots
Dimly Opalescent Ring
Libram of Divinity
Totem of Sustaining
Ancient Bone Bow
Hammer of the Vesper
- 14Darkmaster Gandling
Pattern: Robe of the Void
Devout Crown
Magister's Crown
Dreadmist Mask
Shadowcraft Cap
Wildheart Cowl
Beaststalker's Cap
Coif of Elements
Lightforge Helm
Helm of Valor
Ace of Portals
Recipe: Major Mana Potion
Headmaster's Charge
Tombstone Breastplate
Vigorsteel Vambraces
Detention Strap
Boots of the Shrieker
Don Mauricio's Band of Domination
Bonecreeper Stylus
Silent Fang
Witchblade
Rare Spawns and Other Drops
- Blood Steward of Kirtonos
Blood of Innocents
- Death Knight Darkreaver
Necromantic Band
- Trash
Magister's Belt
Dreadmist Belt
Shadowcraft Bracers
Wildheart Bracers
Wildheart Belt
Bindings of Elements
Lightforge Bracers
Corruptor's Scourgestone
Invader's Scourgestone
Minion's Scourgestone
Dark Rune
Skin of Shadow
Formula: Enchant Weapon - Lifestealing
Formula: Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Spirit
Pattern: Wicked Leather Armor
Pattern: Runic Leather Armor
Healthy Dragon Scale
Tattered Leather Hood
Icy Tomb Spaulders
Bonebrace Hauberk
Malefic Bracers
Belt of the Ordained
Coldstone Slippers
Innervating Band
- Lord Blackwood
Lord Blackwood's Blade
Blackwood's Thigh
Lord Blackwood's Buckler
Where Is the Scholomance Entrance?
- ContinentEastern Kingdoms
- ZoneWestern Plaguelands Levels 46–57 · Contested territory
- Nearest flight pathChillwind Camp, Western Plaguelands Alliance · 43.0, 85.0
- Entrance69.7, 73.4
Scholomance Common Questions
Where is the Scholomance entrance in WoW Forever?
The Scholomance entrance is in Western Plaguelands at 69.7, 73.4 on Eastern Kingdoms. The nearest flight path is Chillwind Camp at 43.0, 85.0.
What level do you need for Scholomance?
Scholomance is a 5-player dungeon for level 57–60 characters. The surrounding zone, Western Plaguelands, is levels 46–57.
How many bosses are in Scholomance?
Scholomance has 14 bosses: Kirtonos, Jandice Barov, Rattlegore, Marduk Blackpool, Vectus, Kormok, Ras Frostwhisperer, Instructor Malicia, Doctor Theolen Krastinov, Lorekeeper Polkelt and 4 more. The boss list on this page shows each one's loot.
What quests are there for Scholomance?
This page lists 7 Scholomance quests, including Barov Family Fortune, Barov Family Fortune, Doctor Theolen Krastinov, the Butcher and Kirtonos the Herald. 7 of them must be picked up before you enter, and 0 start inside; 2 more lead-in quests point you here from outside.




