About Dustwallow Marsh
Dustwallow Marsh is where the survivors of the Third War made their peace. Jaina Proudmoore led her human refugees here after Hyjal and founded Theramore Isle, a city on the sea whose lighthouse guides ships into a hopeful new harbor. Her father, Admiral Daelin Proudmoore, had a different idea of what a human colony on Kalimdor should do.
The war that followed ended with Theramore in Jaina’s hands and the orcs holding Brackenwall Village across the marsh. The black dragonflight’s brood hides in Wyrmbog, and Onyxia’s Lair has drawn heroes and grudges for as long as anyone here can remember.
Theramore Isle stands off the eastern coast while the Horde holds Brackenwall Village in the marsh, with black dragonkin and murlocs between them. In Wyrmbog to the south, Onyxia’s Lair is a classic raid encounter for level 60 players.
- Territory
- Contested territory
- Level Range
- 36–43
- Continent
- Kalimdor
- Route Quests
- 47
- Dungeons & Raids
- 1
Dustwallow Marsh Flight Paths
| Flight Master | Coordinates | Faction |
|---|---|---|
| Brackenwall Village | (35.6, 31.8) | Horde |
| Theramore | (67.5, 51.2) | Alliance |
Dustwallow Marsh Leveling Guide for the Alliance, Levels 30–43
Dustwallow Marsh is the wet lowland south of the Barrens, and the Alliance base is the island fortress of Theramore. Almost every quest starts there, and then fans out into the marsh: the turtles and murlocs of the east coast, the spider caves of the north-west, and Swamplight Manor in the north. Plan for two trips: a long one at 30 to 38, and a shorter one for the Akiris reeds at 43.
Monsters run from level 35 Mudrock Tortoises and Mirefin murlocs to 37 to 38 Darkmist spiders and level 41 to 42 Mudrock Snapjaws. Nearly every quest item is a quest-only drop. Two items are tradeable: the Soothing Spices and a Moonsteel Broadsword, both for Swamp Eye Jarl.
1Before You Start: The Auction House
Swamp Eye Jarl asks for three Soothing Spices and a Moonsteel Broadsword. Both can be bought, so a quick visit to the auction house saves the hunt.
| Item | Buy | For quest |
|---|---|---|
| Soothing Spices | 3 | Soothing Spices |
| Moonsteel Broadsword | 1 | Jarl Needs a Blade |
2Theramore: Pick Up the FortressLevel 30–38
Foothold Citadel holds the people you need: Clerk Lendry for the flight point and James Hyal, Commander Samaul, Captain Garran Vimes, Adjutant Tesoran and Archmage Tervosh, with Lady Jaina Proudmoore beside him. Morgan Stern runs the inn. Bind your hearthstone there.
- 1Clerk Lendry 67.9, 48.2: hand in James Hyal and take the flight point.
- 2Commander Samaul 68.0, 48.7: The Missing Diplomat.
- 3Archmage Tervosh 66.4, 49.3: the next link of the Diplomat chain; Lady Jaina Proudmoore stands beside him 66.3, 49.0.
- 4Morgan Stern 66.3, 45.5: Mudrock Soup and Bugs.
- 5Captain Garran Vimes 68.2, 48.6: Lieutenant Paval Reethe and Suspicious Hoofprints.
3The Missing DiplomatLevel 28–38
The Diplomat chain runs from Theramore to the North Point Tower and back: Samaul sends you to Tervosh, Tervosh to Private Hendel, and Hendel back to Tervosh and then Jaina. Samaul's search takes you out into the marsh first, then on to the North Point Tower.
- 1The first search 59.9, 40.9: complete Samaul's search for The Missing Diplomat.
- 2Private Hendel 45.2, 24.6: The Missing Diplomat; hand it in to Tervosh.
- 3Lady Jaina Proudmoore 66.3, 49.0: the last link of The Missing Diplomat.
4The Marsh: Turtles, Murlocs and SpidersLevel 30–38
Morgan Stern's Mudrock Soup and Bugs wants 8 Forked Mudrock Tongues from the Mudrock turtles. The Mirefin murlocs crowd the coast east and north-east of Witch Hill; every kind drops heads for Mudcrush Durtfeet's Hungry!. The Darkmist spiders swarm the cavern mouth north-west of Brackenwall; every kind drops the eyes.
Swamp Eye Jarl lives in Swamplight Manor, south-east of Witch Hill, and gives three quests: Soothing Spices, Jarl Needs a Blade and Jarl Needs Eyes, which wants 40 Unpopped Darkmist Eyes. "Stinky" Ignatz stands at the foot of Witch Hill; escort him while he gathers Bogbean Leaves just south of it.
- 1Mudrock turtles 59.2, 42.4: 8 Forked Mudrock Tongues.
- 2Mudcrush Durtfeet 35.1, 38.3: Hungry!
- 3Mirefin murlocs 53.8, 15.2: 12 Mirefin Heads; more on the north-east coast 64.4, 29.0.
- 4"Stinky" Ignatz 46.9, 17.5: Stinky's Escape; the escort ends near the gathering 48.9, 24.6, and Morgan Stern in Theramore is the turn-in.
- 5"Swamp Eye" Jarl 55.4, 26.3: Soothing Spices, Jarl Needs Eyes and Jarl Needs a Blade.
- 6Darkmist Cavern 35.1, 24.3: 40 Unpopped Darkmist Eyes.
5The Deserters and the Orc ReportLevel 30–40
Captain Vimes's Reethe chain leads to Balos Jacken and the deserters in the west of the marsh, then back to Theramore with Vimes's report for Jaina. The Orc Report goes to a Theramore Lieutenant: hand it in when you pass the fortress.
- 1Balos Jacken 36.1, 54.3: The Deserters and the information on Reethe.
- 2Theramore Lieutenant 67.2, 51.0: The Orc Report and Captain Vimes.
- 3Captain Garran Vimes 68.2, 48.6: hand in the Reethe chain and take Vimes's Report to Jaina.
6Akiris by the BundleLevel 43
At 43, Privateer Groy at the docks in Theramore takes the Bundle of Akiris Reeds you brought back from the Hinterlands.
- Privateer Groy 68.8, 53.2: Akiris by the Bundle.
Dustwallow Marsh Leveling Guide for the Horde, Levels 30–45
Dustwallow Marsh is the wet lowland south of the Barrens, and the Horde base is the ogre village of Brackenwall. The first trip at 30 to 37 starts at the burned-out Shady Rest Inn and runs through the marsh to Swamplight Manor; the second, at 38 to 45, is the ogre chieftain's work with Overlord Mok'Morokk and the Firemane dragonkin in the south.
Monsters run from level 35 Theramore infiltrators and Mirefin murlocs to 41 to 44 Firemane dragonkin. Nearly every quest item is a quest-only drop. Two items are tradeable: the Soothing Spices and a Moonsteel Broadsword, both for Swamp Eye Jarl.
1Before You Start: The Auction House
Swamp Eye Jarl asks for three Soothing Spices and a Moonsteel Broadsword. Both can be bought, so a quick visit to the auction house saves the hunt.
| Item | Buy | For quest |
|---|---|---|
| Soothing Spices | 3 | Soothing Spices |
| Moonsteel Broadsword | 1 | Jarl Needs a Blade |
2Brackenwall Village: Pick Up the VillageLevel 30–37
Ride east from Camp Taurajo along the road into the marsh. The burned-out Shady Rest Inn stands beside it just past the border; the shield, the badge and the hoofprints are in and beside the ruin. Then take the road north at the fork to the ogre village of Brackenwall, where Krog, Do'gol and Nazeer Bloodpike are.
- Shady Rest Inn: take The Black Shield, Suspicious Hoofprints and Lieutenant Paval Reethe; all three go to Krog.
- 1Krog 36.4, 31.9: hand in the three; The Black Shield continues with Do'gol.
- 2Do'gol 36.5, 30.8: The Black Shield, with 6 Acidic Venom Sacs from the Darkfang Venomspitters on the ridges north of the village.
- 3Nazeer Bloodpike 35.2, 30.7: Theramore Spies, with 9 Theramore Infiltrators 44.0, 27.3, who are stealthed.
- 4Ogron 41.0, 36.7: Questioning Reethe; follow him to Reethe and keep him alive through the fight.
3Witch Hill and Swamplight ManorLevel 30–37
Ride north to Witch Hill. "Stinky" Ignatz stands at the foot of the hill; escort him while he gathers Bogbean Leaves just south of it. The Mirefin murlocs crowd the coast east and north-east of Witch Hill, and every kind drops heads. Swamp Eye Jarl lives in Swamplight Manor, south-east of Witch Hill.
Ride west back across the marsh for the eyes: the Darkmist spiders swarm the cavern mouth north-west of Brackenwall, and every kind drops eyes. Bring Jarl's eyes back to the manor, then ride west to Brackenwall with the orc head for Nazeer.
- 1"Stinky" Ignatz 46.9, 17.5: Stinky's Escape.
- 2Mirefin murlocs 53.8, 15.2: 12 Mirefin Heads for Mudcrush Durtfeet's Hungry! 35.1, 38.3; more on the north-east coast 64.4, 29.0.
- 3"Swamp Eye" Jarl 55.4, 26.3: Soothing Spices, Jarl Needs Eyes, Jarl Needs a Blade and The Lost Report.
- 4Darkmist Cavern 35.7, 21.1: 40 Unpopped Darkmist Eyes.
- 5Nazeer Bloodpike 35.2, 30.7: hand in The Lost Report and The Severed Head, then take The Troll Witchdoctor to Stranglethorn.
4The Ogre Chieftain and the FiremaneLevel 38–45
The second trip is for the ogre chieftain, Overlord Mok'Morokk, and Tharg and Draz'Zilb in Brackenwall. Tharg's Army of the Black Dragon sends you south to the Firemane dragonkin, level 41 to 44; Draz'Zilb's Identifying the Brood wants tongues and hearts from the same camp. Mok'Morokk's Strongbox, Grog and Snuff lie in the south of the marsh.
The Brood of Onyxia chain ends with Challenge Overlord Mok'Morokk, which you hand in to Draz'Zilb.
- 1Overlord Mok'Morokk 36.3, 31.4: Overlord Mok'Morokk's Concern, The Brood of Onyxia and Challenge Overlord Mok'Morokk.
- 2Tharg 37.4, 31.4: Army of the Black Dragon.
- 3Draz'Zilb 37.1, 33.1: Identifying the Brood and the Brood of Onyxia chain.
- 4Firemane camp 38.2, 66.8: 10 Firemane Scouts, 10 Ash Tails and 5 Scalebanes 37.8, 67.3.
- 5Searing Tongues and Hearts 40.0, 69.4: 15 each for Identifying the Brood.
- 6Mok'Morokk's goods 36.6, 69.6: the Strongbox, the Grog 38.7, 65.6 and the Snuff 44.5, 66.0.
Dustwallow Marsh Exploration Achievement
Explore Dustwallow Marsh: reveal these 7 areas of the Dustwallow Marsh map. It counts towards Explore Azeroth and the Explorer Legacy Challenge.
- Brackenwall Village
- The Quagmire
- Alcaz Island
- The Den of Flame
- Theramore Isle
- Witch Hill
- Wyrmbog
Dungeons and Raids in Dustwallow Marsh
RaidLevel 60+ · 40 players · 1 bosses
Onyxia's Lair
Onyxia's Lair, the 40-player raid against the black dragon Onyxia in Dustwallow Marsh.
Entrance: 52.3, 76.1
Pick up before you enter (3)
- Marshal WindsorMarshal Maxwell, Burning SteppesAccept at level 48
- Warlord's CommandWarlord Goretooth, BadlandsAccept at level 55
- The Forging of Quel'SerrarLorekeeper Lydros, Dire MaulAccept at level 60
Dustwallow Marsh Common Questions
What is the Dustwallow Marsh level range in WoW Forever?
Dustwallow Marsh is a level 36–43 zone on Kalimdor (Contested territory). Once you reach the top of that range, Tanaris (Levels 40–50), Feralas (Levels 41–49) and The Hinterlands (Levels 41–56) pick up where it leaves off.
Where are the flight paths in Dustwallow Marsh?
Dustwallow Marsh has 2 flight paths: Brackenwall Village (35.6, 31.8, Horde) and Theramore (67.5, 51.2, Alliance). Coordinates match the in-game map.
Where is the Onyxia's Lair entrance in Dustwallow Marsh?
The entrance is in Dustwallow Marsh: Onyxia's Lair (Level 60+) at (52.3, 76.1). Each guide covers the bosses, quests and loot.
What is the best Dustwallow Marsh leveling route?
The Dustwallow Marsh leveling route on this page runs 23 quests for the Alliance and 24 quests for the Horde, in the order you pick them up and turn them in, with each quest giver and objective marked on the map.
How do you complete Explore Dustwallow Marsh in WoW Forever?
Reveal all 7 areas of the Dustwallow Marsh map: Brackenwall Village, The Quagmire, Alcaz Island, The Den of Flame, Theramore Isle and 2 more. The achievement counts towards Explore Kalimdor and the Explorer Legacy Challenge.
Which zones border Dustwallow Marsh?
Dustwallow Marsh borders Tanaris (Levels 40–50), The Barrens (Levels 10–25) and Thousand Needles (Levels 24–35).