
WoW Classic Dire Maul Quests
Dire Maul is a level 54-60 dungeon in WoW Classic. The entrance to Dire Maul is located in Feralas. This WoW Classic Dire Maul quests guide explains where you can find Dire Maul in WoW Classic and which Dire Maul quests are available in World of Warcraft Classic Era, Hardcore, and the 20th Anniversary Edition (aka WoW Classic Fresh).
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How to Get to Dire Maul in WoW Classic
Dire Maul is located in Feralas in WoW Classic. You’ll find the instance north of The High Wilderness. You’ll see the exact dungeon location on the map below:

Dire Maul has three wings with separate entrances: Dire Maul East, Dire Maul West, and Dire Maul North. To open Dire Maul West and Dire Maul North, Crescent Key is needed You’ll get the key by killing Pusillin in Dire Maul East.
Dire Maul Quests in WoW Classic
Several quests in WoW Classic are related to the three Dire Maul wings Dire Maul East, Dire Maul West, and Dire Maul North. There are also multiple Libram Encant quests and Class Book quests related to Dire Maul. The Quel’Serrar quest for Paladins and
Warriors also starts in Dire Maul.
Quests in Dire Maul East
The following quests are related to Dire Maul East in WoW Classic Era, Hardcore, and Fresh.
Lethtendris’s Web
The quest
Lethtendris's Web |
Lethtendris's Web requires level 54 and is sharable.
- Start & End:
Latronicus Moonspear at Feathermoon Stronghold in Feralas (30.4 46.0).
Talo Thornhoof in Camp Mojache in Feralas (76.0 43.8).
- Task:
- Kill Lethtendris in Dire Maul East and loot
Lethtendris's Web
- Bring
Lethtendris's Web to
Latronicus Moonspear or
Talo Thornhoof.
- Kill Lethtendris in Dire Maul East and loot
- Rewards:
- 7,550 XP
- 150 reputation with
Alliance or
Horde
Lorespinner
Pusillin and the Elder Azj’Tordin
The quest Pusillin and the Elder Azj'Tordin requires level 54 and is sharable.
- Start & End:
- Azj'Tordin at Camp Mojache in Feralas.
- Task:
- Kill Pusillin in Dire Maul East and loot
Book of Incantations.
- Bring
Book of Incantations to Azj'Tordin.
- Kill Pusillin in Dire Maul East and loot
- Rewards:
- 7,750XP
- 200 reputation with Shen’dralar
- Choose between
Sprinter's Sword or
Spry Boots.
Shards of the Felvine
The quest Shards of the Felvine requires level 56 and is not sharable.
- Prerequisite: Completed the quest
A Reliquary of Purity given by Rabine Saturna in Moonglade (51.6 44.8).
- Start & End:
- Rabine Saturna in Moonglade (51.6 44.8).
- Task:
- Collect
Felvine Shard at the end of Dire Maul East.
- Use
Reliquary of Purity (provided) on
Felvine Shard to turn it into
Sealed Reliquary of Purity.
- Bring
Sealed Reliquary of Purity to Rabine Saturna.
- Collect
- Rewards:
- 8,300 XP
- 150 reputation with Cenarion Circle
- Choose between
Milli's Shield or
Milli's Lexicon.
Arcane Refreshment (Mage)
The Mage quest
Arcane Refreshment requires level 60 and is sharable.
- Start & End:
- Lorekeeper Lydros in the Library in Dire Maul North.
- Task:
- Kill Hydrospawn in Dire Maul East and loot
Hydrospawn Essence.
- Bring
Hydrospawn Essence to Lorekeeper Lydros.
- Kill Hydrospawn in Dire Maul East and loot
- Rewards:
- 6,600 XP
- 200 reputation with Shen’dralar
- You will learn
Conjure Water.
Quests in Dire Maul West
The following quests are related to Dire Maul West in WoW Classic Era, Hardcore, and Fresh.
The Madness Within
The quest The Madness Within requires level 56 and is sharable.
- Start & End:
- Shen'dralar Ancient in Dire Maul West.
- Task:
- Kill Immol'thar and Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul West.
- Rewards:
- 9,950 XP
After turning in the quest, you’ll get the follow-up quest The Treasure of the Shen'dralar from Shen'dralar Ancient.
The Treasure of the Shen’dralar
The quest The Treasure of the Shen'dralar requires level 56 and is sharable.
- Start:
- Shen'dralar Ancient in Dire Maul West.
- End: Treasure of the Shen’dralar
- Task:
- Return to the Athenaeum and find the Treasure of the Shen’dralar (where Prince Tortheldrin is located).
- Rewards:
- 660 XP
- Choose between
Bonecrusher,
Backwood Helm, or
Sedge Boots.
Dreadsteed of Xoroth (Warlock)
The Warlock quest
Dreadsteed of Xoroth requires level 60 and is not sharable.
- Prerequisite: Completed the previous quests in the chain, starting with
Mor'zul Bloodbringer from a Demon Trainer.
- Start:
- Mor'zul Bloodbringer in Burning Steppes (12.6 31.6).
- End:
- Dreadsteed Spirit in Dire Maul.
- Task:
- Buy
J'eevee's Jar,
Xorothian Glyphs, and
Black Lodestone from Gorzeeki Wildeyes.
- Go to Dire Maul West and kill Immol'thar.
- Start the summoning ritual by using the 3 items where Immol'thar died.
- Complete the ritual and turn in the quest at Dreadsteed Spirit.
- Buy
- Rewards:
- 6,600 XP
- You will learn
Summon Dreadsteed.
Ancient Equine Spirit (Paladin)
The Paladin quest
Ancient Equine Spirit requires level 60 and is not sharable.
- Prerequisite: Completed the previous quests in the chain, starting with
Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker in Stormwind.
- Start:
- Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker in Stormwind (37.6 32.6).
- End:
- Ancient Equine Spirit in Dire Maul.
- Task:
- Get
Manna-Enriched Horse Feed from Merideth Carlson in Southshore in Hillsbrad Foothills (52.2 55.4).
- Go to Dire Maul West and kill Tendris Warpwood.
- Feed
Manna-Enriched Horse Feed to Ancient Equine Spirit and give it
Arcanite Barding (provided).
- Get
- Rewards:
- 4,950 XP
- Finishing the quest chain rewards you with the ability to
Summon Charger.
Quests in Dire Maul North
The following quests are related to Dire Maul North in WoW Classic Era, Hardcore, and Fresh.
Free Knot!
The quest Free Knot! requires level 56 and is sharable.
- Start & End:
- Knot Thimblejack in Dire Maul.
- Task:
- Kill Ogres in the North wing until you get
Gordok Shackle Key.
- Use
Gordok Shackle Key to free Knot Thimblejack.
- 8x
Rugged Leather
- 2x
Rune Thread
Ogre Tannin (found once every Dire Maul North run in a basket)
- 8x
- Kill Ogres in the North wing until you get
- Rewards:
- 660 XP
- 150 reputation with Steamwheedle Cartel
- Knot Thimblejack’s Cache which contains crafting materials and has a chance to contain Tailoring and Leatherworking recipes, e.g.:
Pattern: Belt of the Archmage
Pattern: Chromatic Cloak
Pattern: Shifting Cloak
Pattern: Hide of the Wild
The Gordok Ogre Suit
The quest The Pariah's Instructions requires level 56 and is sharable.
- Start & End:
- Knot Thimblejack in Dire Maul.
- Task:
- Bring the following items to Knot Thimblejack:
- 4x
Bolt of Runecloth
- 8x
Rugged Leather
- 2x
Rune Thread
Ogre Tannin (found once every Dire Maul North run in a basket)
- 4x
- Bring the following items to Knot Thimblejack:
- Rewards:
- 6,600 XP
- 100 reputation with Steamwheedle Cartel
Gordok Ogre Suit
Unfinished Gordok Business
The quest Unfinished Gordok Business requires level 56 and is not sharable.
- Start:
- Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul West (after completing a Dire Maul North Tribute Run).
- End:
- Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul West (after finishing the task and completing another Dire Maul North Tribute Run).
- Task:
- Kill Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul West and loot
Gauntlet of Gordok Might from the chest behind him.
- Bring
Gauntlet of Gordok Might to Captain Kromcrush after you’ve completed another Dire Maul North Tribute Run.
- Kill Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul West and loot
- Rewards:
- 8,300 XP
- Choose between
Gordok's Handguards,
Gordok's Gauntlets,
Gordok's Gloves, or
Gordok's Handwraps.
Libram Enchant Quests in Dire Maul
The following Libram Enchant quests are related to Dire Maul in WoW Classic Era, Hardcore, and Fresh.
The Libram Enchant quests Libram of Focus,
Libram of Protection, and
Libram of Rapidity require level 54 and are sharable. To accept the quest you’ll need to complete the quest
Elven Legends or
Elven Legends first.
Elven Legends
- Start & End:
Scholar Runethorn at Feathermoon Stronghold (31.6 43.4) in Feralas.
Sage Korolusk in Camp Mojache (75.0 43.8) in Feralas
- Task:
- Find the Skeletal Remains of Telmius Dreamseeker in the library.
Libram Enchant Quests
After you’ve completed Elven Legends, you can accept the following Libram Enchant quests from Lorekeeper Lydros in Dire Maul.
Libram of Focus: Bring the following items to Lorekeeper Lydros to receive an
Arcanum of Focus:
- 1x
Libram of Focus
- 1x
Pristine Black Diamond
- 4x
Large Brilliant Shard
- 2x
Skin of Shadow
- 1x
Libram of Protection: Bring the following items to Lorekeeper Lydros to receive an
Arcanum of Protection:
- 1x
Libram of Protection
- 1x
Pristine Black Diamond
- 2x
Large Brilliant Shard
- 1x
Frayed Abomination Stitching
- 1x
Libram of Rapidity: Bring the following items to Lorekeeper Lydros to receive an
Arcanum of Rapidity:
- 1x
Libram of Rapidity
- 1x
Pristine Black Diamond
- 2x
Large Brilliant Shard
- 2x
Blood of Heroes
- 1x
Class Book Quests in Dire Maul
The following Class Book quests start in Dire Maul in WoW Classic Era, Hardcore, and Fresh.
The Class Book quests in Dire Maul all require level 54 and are not sharable.
- Start: From Class Books that can drop from bosses in Dire Maul or can be looted from A Dusty Tome in all three wings.
Druid
The Emerald Dream starts the quest
The Emerald Dream....
Hunter
The Greatest Race of Hunters starts the quest
The Greatest Race of Hunters.
Mage
The Arcanist's Cookbook starts the quest
The Arcanist's Cookbook.
Paladin
The Light and How to Swing It starts the quest
The Light and How To Swing It.
Priest
Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You starts the quest
Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You.
Rogue
Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery starts the quest
Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery.
Shaman
Frost Shock and You starts the quest
Frost Shock and You.
Warlock
Harnessing Shadows starts the quest
Harnessing Shadows.
Warrior
Codex of Defense starts the quest
Codex of Defense.
- End: Lorekeepers in the Athenaeum Dire Maul.
- Rewards:
Druid
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Hunter
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Mage
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Paladin
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Priest
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Rogue
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Shaman
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Warlock
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Warrior
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
Quel’Serrar Quest Chain in Dire Maul (Paladin & Warrior)
The Quel’Serrar quest chain for Paladins and
Warriors starts and ends in Dire Maul. It consists of the following quests:
Nostro’s Compendium
The quest Nostro's Compendium requires level 60 and is not sharable.
- Start: From
Nostro's Compendium of Dragon Slaying which is a rare drop in Dire Maul or can be bought in the Auction House.
- End: Lorekeeper Lydros in the Athenaeum at the end of Dire Maul West.
The Forging of Quel’Serrar
The quest The Forging of Quel'Serrar requires level 60 and is not sharable.
- Start & End: Lorekeeper Lydros in the Athenaeum at the end of Dire Maul West.
- This part of the quest chain takes place in Onyxia's Lair.
- Return to Dire Maul and turn in the quest at Lorekeeper Lydros.
- Rewards:
Quel'Serrar
- 9,950 XP
- 200 reputation with Shen’dralar
In our overview of the dungeons in WoW Classic, you can find out which other instances are available in WoW Classic and what level requirements they have.