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The Hall of Thanes Dungeon Guide
Beneath Ironforge · Mostly Alliance · 5 players
By Marc · Updated October 12, 2026
Built on the WoW Forever beta. Items, talents and stats can still change before launch on November 4, 2026, and for some new items it isn't known yet where they come from.
The Hall of Thanes is one of WoW Forever's new dungeons: the tombs of Ironforge's dwarven kings, deep beneath the city, where something has broken in and stirred the dead. It's the Alliance's new first dungeon and one of the earliest pieces of group content in the game, with quests you can pick up from level 9 or 10.
Most of its quests are for the Alliance; one, An Ancient Grudge, is open to both factions. Below are all of its quests with their rewards, and the loot of each boss, so you know what's worth going in for before you form a group.
In the WoW Forever beta, its quests are level 15 to 16 and can be picked up from level 9, and its known loot needs level 13.
Quests to pick up before you go
Quest rewards are the surest upgrades a dungeon gives: you get them every time, without hoping for a drop. These are all 4 of The Hall of Thanes's quests in the beta, per faction, with the items they reward.
Alliance (4)
An Ancient Grudge · level 15, from level 10 · both factions
Catacomb CloakBack · requires level 12 · +2 Sta +7 AP
Deepgrave TrousersLegs · requires level 12 · +3 Agi +3 Spi
Important Heirlooms · level 15, from level 10
Dwarven TomeOff Hand · requires level 12 · +1 Spi +3 SP
Tomb Robber's GlovesHands · requires level 12 · +1 Sta +2 Int
The Restless Dead · level 15, from level 10
Cryptwalker BracersWrist · requires level 12 · +2 Str +2 Spi
Dusty BeltWaist · requires level 12 · +2 Agi +2 Spi
Old Ironforge Incursion · level 16, from level 9
Calibrated BlunderbussRanged · requires level 13 · +3 Sta +9.6 DPS
DeepblazeRanged · requires level 13 · +18.5 DPS
Ironforge GreathammerTwo-Hand · requires level 13 · +16.0 DPS
Horde (1)
An Ancient Grudge · level 15, from level 10 · both factions
- Catacomb CloakBack · requires level 12 · +2 Sta +7 AP
- Deepgrave TrousersLegs · requires level 12 · +3 Agi +3 Spi
Loot
Every known drop, per enemy. Which of these are upgrades depends on your class, spec and level: the dungeon helper marks them for your character.
Durgen Dirgehammer
Direhammer LeggingsLegs · requires level 13 · +4 Agi +7 Sta
Durgen's Crescent AxeMain Hand · requires level 13 · +4 Str +12.3 DPS
Robes of the Disgraced ThaneChest · requires level 13 · +4 Spi +8 SP
Faldrim Anvilmar
Aetherwisp BracersWrist · requires level 13 · +3 SP
Ephemeral ChokerNeck · requires level 13 · +5 Spi
Spiritwraith DrapeBack · requires level 13 · +3 Agi +4 Spi
Magmatus
Fang of MagmatusMain Hand · requires level 13 · +4 Int +18 SP +7.9 DPS
Flamefist GripsHands · requires level 13 · +5 Agi +5 Spi
Kindlegem GirdleWaist · requires level 13 · +7 Sta
Plunder
Golemguard ChestChest · requires level 13 · +6 Sta
Golemheart StaveTwo-Hand · requires level 13 · +18 SP +11.9 DPS
Treads of the Protector GolemFeet · requires level 13 · +5 Str
Which of these are upgrades for you?
Set up your character once and the dungeon helper marks every upgrade in The Hall of Thanes for your class, spec and level, while the gear helper shows how its rewards compare with quests and crafting elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
What level is The Hall of Thanes in WoW Forever?
In the WoW Forever beta, its quests are level 15 to 16 and can be picked up from level 9, and its known loot needs level 13.
How many quests does The Hall of Thanes have?
4 in the beta: 4 for the Alliance and 1 for the Horde (some are open to both).
What drops in The Hall of Thanes?
12 known items from 4 enemies: Durgen Dirgehammer, Faldrim Anvilmar, Magmatus, Plunder. The full list with stats is on this page.
Where is the Hall of Thanes?
Beneath Ironforge, in the tombs of the dwarven kings.
Can Horde players do the Hall of Thanes?
It is an Alliance dungeon at heart: all but one of its quests are Alliance-only. The quest An Ancient Grudge is open to both factions.