Dire Maul location in WoW Classic

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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📅 Last updated on May 3, 2025.

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 location in WoW Classic
Dire Maul location in WoW Classic.

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 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 Paladins and Warriors 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 Alliance QuestLethtendris's Web | Horde QuestLethtendris's Web requires level 54 and is sharable.

  • Start & End:
    • Alliance Latronicus Moonspear at Feathermoon Stronghold in Feralas (30.4 46.0).
    • Horde Talo Thornhoof in Camp Mojache in Feralas (76.0 43.8).
  • Task:
    1. Kill Lethtendris in Dire Maul East and loot Lethtendris's Web Lethtendris's Web
    2. Bring Lethtendris's Web Lethtendris's Web to Alliance Latronicus Moonspear or Horde Talo Thornhoof.
  • Rewards:
    • 7,550 XP
    • 150 reputation with Alliance Alliance or Horde Horde
    • Lorespinner Lorespinner

Pusillin and the Elder Azj’Tordin

The quest QuestPusillin and the Elder Azj'Tordin requires level 54 and is sharable.

  • Start & End:
    • Azj'Tordin at Camp Mojache in Feralas.
  • Task:
    1. Kill Pusillin in Dire Maul East and loot Book of Incantations Book of Incantations.
    2. Bring Book of Incantations Book of Incantations to Azj'Tordin.
  • Rewards:
    • 7,750XP
    • 200 reputation with Shen’dralar
    • Choose between Sprinter's Sword Sprinter's Sword or Spry Boots Spry Boots.

Shards of the Felvine

The quest QuestShards of the Felvine requires level 56 and is not sharable.

  • Prerequisite: Completed the quest QuestA Reliquary of Purity given by Rabine Saturna in Moonglade (51.6 44.8).
  • Start & End:
    • Rabine Saturna in Moonglade (51.6 44.8).
  • Task:
    1. Collect Felvine Shard Felvine Shard at the end of Dire Maul East.
    2. Use Reliquary of Purity Reliquary of Purity (provided) on Felvine Shard Felvine Shard to turn it into Sealed Reliquary of Purity Sealed Reliquary of Purity.
    3. Bring Sealed Reliquary of Purity Sealed Reliquary of Purity to Rabine Saturna.
  • Rewards:
    • 8,300 XP
    • 150 reputation with Cenarion Circle
    • Choose between Milli's Shield Milli's Shield or Milli's Lexicon Milli's Lexicon.

Arcane Refreshment (Mage)

The Mage Mage quest QuestArcane Refreshment requires level 60 and is sharable.

  • Start & End:
    • Lorekeeper Lydros in the Library in Dire Maul North.
  • Task:
    1. Kill Hydrospawn in Dire Maul East and loot Hydrospawn Essence Hydrospawn Essence.
    2. Bring Hydrospawn Essence Hydrospawn Essence to Lorekeeper Lydros.
  • Rewards:
    • 6,600 XP
    • 200 reputation with Shen’dralar
    • You will learn Conjure Water 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 QuestThe 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 QuestThe Treasure of the Shen'dralar from Shen'dralar Ancient.

The Treasure of the Shen’dralar

The quest QuestThe 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 Bonecrusher, Backwood Helm Backwood Helm, or Sedge Boots Sedge Boots.

Dreadsteed of Xoroth (Warlock)

The Warlock Warlock quest QuestDreadsteed of Xoroth requires level 60 and is not sharable.

  • Prerequisite: Completed the previous quests in the chain, starting with QuestMor'zul Bloodbringer from a Demon Trainer.
  • Start:
    • Mor'zul Bloodbringer in Burning Steppes (12.6 31.6).
  • End:
    • Dreadsteed Spirit in Dire Maul.
  • Task:
    1. Buy J'eevee's Jar J'eevee's Jar, Xorothian Glyphs Xorothian Glyphs, and Black Lodestone Black Lodestone from Gorzeeki Wildeyes.
    2. Go to Dire Maul West and kill Immol'thar.
    3. Start the summoning ritual by using the 3 items where Immol'thar died.
    4. Complete the ritual and turn in the quest at Dreadsteed Spirit.
  • Rewards:
    • 6,600 XP
    • You will learn Summon Dreadsteed Summon Dreadsteed.

Ancient Equine Spirit (Paladin)

The Paladin Paladin quest QuestAncient Equine Spirit requires level 60 and is not sharable.

  • Prerequisite: Completed the previous quests in the chain, starting with QuestLord Grayson Shadowbreaker in Stormwind.
  • Start:
    • Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker in Stormwind (37.6 32.6).
  • End:
    • Ancient Equine Spirit in Dire Maul.
  • Task:
    1. Get Manna-Enriched Horse Feed Manna-Enriched Horse Feed from Merideth Carlson in Southshore in Hillsbrad Foothills (52.2 55.4).
    2. Go to Dire Maul West and kill Tendris Warpwood.
    3. Feed Manna-Enriched Horse Feed Manna-Enriched Horse Feed to Ancient Equine Spirit and give it Arcanite Barding Arcanite Barding (provided).
  • Rewards:
    • 4,950 XP
    • Finishing the quest chain rewards you with the ability to Summon Charger 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 QuestFree 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 Gordok Shackle Key.
    • Use Gordok Shackle Key Gordok Shackle Key to free Knot Thimblejack.
      • 8x Rugged Leather Rugged Leather
      • 2x Rune Thread Rune Thread
      • Ogre Tannin Ogre Tannin (found once every Dire Maul North run in a basket)
  • 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: Belt of the Archmage
      • Pattern: Chromatic Cloak Pattern: Chromatic Cloak
      • Pattern: Shifting Cloak Pattern: Shifting Cloak
      • Pattern: Hide of the Wild Pattern: Hide of the Wild

The Gordok Ogre Suit

The quest QuestThe 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 Bolt of Runecloth
      • 8x Rugged Leather Rugged Leather
      • 2x Rune Thread Rune Thread
      • Ogre Tannin Ogre Tannin (found once every Dire Maul North run in a basket)
  • Rewards:
    • 6,600 XP
    • 100 reputation with Steamwheedle Cartel
    • Gordok Ogre Suit Gordok Ogre Suit

Unfinished Gordok Business

The quest QuestUnfinished 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:
    1. Kill Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul West and loot Gauntlet of Gordok Might Gauntlet of Gordok Might from the chest behind him.
    2. Bring Gauntlet of Gordok Might Gauntlet of Gordok Might to Captain Kromcrush after you’ve completed another Dire Maul North Tribute Run.
  • Rewards:
    • 8,300 XP
    • Choose between Gordok's Handguards Gordok's Handguards, Gordok's Gauntlets Gordok's Gauntlets, Gordok's Gloves Gordok's Gloves, or Gordok's Handwraps 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 QuestLibram of Focus, QuestLibram of Protection, and QuestLibram of Rapidity require level 54 and are sharable. To accept the quest you’ll need to complete the quest Alliance QuestElven Legends or Horde QuestElven Legends first.

Elven Legends

  • Start & End:
    • Alliance Scholar Runethorn at Feathermoon Stronghold (31.6 43.4) in Feralas.
    • Horde 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 QuestElven Legends, you can accept the following Libram Enchant quests from Lorekeeper Lydros in Dire Maul.

  • QuestLibram of Focus: Bring the following items to Lorekeeper Lydros to receive an Arcanum of Focus Arcanum of Focus:
    • 1x Libram of Focus Libram of Focus
    • 1x Pristine Black Diamond Pristine Black Diamond
    • 4x Large Brilliant Shard Large Brilliant Shard
    • 2x Skin of Shadow Skin of Shadow
  • QuestLibram of Protection: Bring the following items to Lorekeeper Lydros to receive an Arcanum of Protection Arcanum of Protection:
    • 1x Libram of Protection Libram of Protection
    • 1x Pristine Black Diamond Pristine Black Diamond
    • 2x Large Brilliant Shard Large Brilliant Shard
    • 1x Frayed Abomination Stitching Frayed Abomination Stitching
  • QuestLibram of Rapidity: Bring the following items to Lorekeeper Lydros to receive an Arcanum of Rapidity Arcanum of Rapidity:
    • 1x Libram of Rapidity Libram of Rapidity
    • 1x Pristine Black Diamond Pristine Black Diamond
    • 2x Large Brilliant Shard Large Brilliant Shard
    • 2x Blood of Heroes Blood of Heroes

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 Druid The Emerald Dream The Emerald Dream starts the quest QuestThe Emerald Dream....
    • Hunter Hunter The Greatest Race of Hunters The Greatest Race of Hunters starts the quest QuestThe Greatest Race of Hunters.
    • Mage Mage The Arcanist's Cookbook The Arcanist's Cookbook starts the quest QuestThe Arcanist's Cookbook.
    • Paladin Paladin The Light and How to Swing It The Light and How to Swing It starts the quest QuestThe Light and How To Swing It.
    • Priest Priest Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You starts the quest QuestHoly Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You.
    • Rogue Rogue Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery starts the quest QuestGarona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery.
    • Shaman Shaman Frost Shock and You Frost Shock and You starts the quest QuestFrost Shock and You.
    • Warlock Warlock Harnessing Shadows Harnessing Shadows starts the quest QuestHarnessing Shadows.
    • Warrior Warrior Codex of Defense Codex of Defense starts the quest QuestCodex of Defense.
  • End: Lorekeepers in the Athenaeum Dire Maul.
  • Rewards:
    • Druid Druid Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
    • Hunter Hunter Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
    • Mage Mage Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
    • Paladin Paladin Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
    • Priest Priest Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
    • Rogue Rogue Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
    • Shaman Shaman Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
    • Warlock Warlock Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas
    • Warrior Warrior Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas

Quel’Serrar Quest Chain in Dire Maul (Paladin & Warrior)

The Quel’Serrar quest chain for Paladins Paladins and Warriors Warriors starts and ends in Dire Maul. It consists of the following quests:

Nostro’s Compendium

The quest QuestNostro's Compendium requires level 60 and is not sharable.

  • Start: From Nostro's Compendium of Dragon Slaying 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 QuestThe 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 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.