Blackrock Mountain location in Searing Gorge in WoW Classic

WoW Classic Upper Blackrock Spire Quests

Upper Blackrock Spire is a level 56-60 dungeon in WoW Classic. The entrance to Upper Blackrock Spire is located inside the Blackrock Mountain. This WoW Classic Upper Blackrock Spire quests guide explains where you can find Upper Blackrock Spire in WoW Classic and which UBRS 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 June 3, 2025.

How to Get to Upper Blackrock Spire in WoW Classic

Upper Blackrock Spire or UBRS for short is located in Blackrock Mountain which can either be entered from the south of Burning Steppes or the north of Searing Gorge. You’ll see the exact Blackrock Mountain location on the maps below:

Blackrock Mountain location in Burning Steppes in WoW Classic
Blackrock Mountain location in Burning Steppes in WoW Classic.
Blackrock Mountain location in Searing Gorge in WoW Classic
Blackrock Mountain location in Searing Gorge in WoW Classic.

Upper Blackrock Spire shares an entrance with Lower Blackrock Spire in WoW Classic. But unlike Lower Blackrock Spire, Upper Blackrock Spire has to be unlocked first.

How to Unlock Upper Blackrock Spire in WoW Classic

To unlock Upper Blackrock Spire in WoW Classic, you’ll need the item Seal of Ascension Seal of Ascension. You’ll get Seal of Ascension Seal of Ascension as a reward for finishing the quest QuestSeal of Ascension in LBRS. See our guide on the LBRS quests in WoW Classic for all the details.

WoW Classic Upper Blackrock Spire Quests

There are a total of 11 quests in WoW Classic that are related to Upper Blackrock Spire. Four of these quests are available for both factions, three quests are exclusive to the Alliance Alliance, and three quests are exclusive to the Horde Horde. In addition, there is one quest that is exclusive to Blacksmiths.

UBRS Quests for Alliance

The following three quests for the Alliance Alliance are available in Upper Blackrock Spire in WoW Classic Era, Hardcore, and Fresh.

General Drakkisath’s Demise

The quest QuestGeneral Drakkisath's Demise requires level 55 and is sharable if the prerequisite is met.

  • Prerequisite: Completed QuestGeneral Drakkisath's Command in Lower Blackrock Spire. It is started by General Drakkisath's Command General Drakkisath's Command which drops from the last boss Overlord Wyrmthalak in LBRS.
  • Start & End:
    • Marshal Maxwell in Burning Steppes (84.6 68.8).
  • Task:
    • Kill General Drakkisath, the last boss in Upper Blackrock Spire.
  • Rewards:
    • 9,950 XP
    • Choose between Mark of Tyranny Mark of Tyranny, Eye of the Beast Eye of the Beast, or Blackhand's Breadth Blackhand's Breadth.

Doomrigger’s Clasp

The quest QuestDoomrigger's Clasp requires level 57 and is sharable. It is the second quest of a series starting with QuestMayara Brightwing from Count Remington Ridgewell in Stormwind (74.0 30.0). However, the first quest is not a prerequisite to complete the following quests.

  • Start & End:
    • Mayara Brightwing in Morgan’s Vigil in Burning Steppes (84.8 69.0).
  • Task:
    • There is a chest in the Father Flame room (the room with the whelp eggs) in UBRS. Open the chest to loot Doomrigger's Clasp Doomrigger's Clasp and bring it to Mayara Brightwing.
  • Rewards:
    • 1,650 XP

After turning in QuestDoomrigger's Clasp you’ll get the follow-up quest QuestDelivery to Ridgewell leading you to Count Remington Ridgewell in Stormwind (74.0 30.0). As a reward you can choose between Swiftfoot Treads Swiftfoot Treads and Blinkstrike Armguards Blinkstrike Armguards.

Drakefire Amulet

The quest QuestDrakefire Amulet requires level 50 and is sharable if the prerequisite is met. It’s the last quest in the Onyxia’s Lair attunement quest chain for Alliance.

  • Prerequisite: Completed the previous quests in the Onyxia’s Lair attunement quest chain starting with QuestDragonkin Menace given by Helendis Riverhorn in Burning Steppes (85.6 69.0).
  • Start & End:
    • Haleh in Winterspring (54.6 51.2).
  • Task:
    • Kill the last boss General Drakkisath in UBRS, loot Blood of the Black Dragon Champion Blood of the Black Dragon Champion, and bring it to Haleh.
  • Rewards:
    • 8,300 XP
    • Drakefire Amulet Drakefire Amulet

UBRS Quests for Horde

The following three quests for the Horde Horde are available in Upper Blackrock Spire in WoW Classic Era, Hardcore, and Fresh.

The Darkstone Tablet

The quest QuestThe Darkstone Tablet requires level 57 and is sharable. It is the second quest of a series starting with QuestVivian Lagrave and the Darkstone Tablet from Apothecary Zinge in Undercity (50.0 68.6). However, the first quest is not a prerequisite to complete the following quest.

  • Start & End:
    • Shadowmage Vivian Lagrave in Kargath in Badlands (3.0 47.6).
  • Task:
    • Find Darkstone Tablet Darkstone Tablet in the egg room in UBRS and bring it to Shadowmage Vivian Lagrave.
  • Rewards:
    • 8,300 XP
    • Choose between Swiftfoot Treads Swiftfoot Treads and Blinkstrike Armguards Blinkstrike Armguards.

For The Horde!

The quest QuestFor The Horde! requires level 55 and is sharable. It is part of the Onyxia’s Lair attunement quest chain for Horde.

  • Prerequisite: Completed the previous two quests in the chain starting with QuestWarlord's Command from Warlord Goretooth in Kargath in Badlands (5.8 47.6).
  • Start & End:
    • Thrall in the Valley of Wisdom in Orgrimmar (32.0 37.8).
  • Task:
    • Kill the sixth boss Warchief Rend Blackhand in UBRS, loot Head of Rend Blackhand Head of Rend Blackhand, and return to Thrall.
  • Rewards:
    • 9,950 XP
    • Choose between Mark of Tyranny Mark of Tyranny, Eye of the Beast Eye of the Beast, and Blackhand's Breadth Blackhand's Breadth.

Drakefire Amulet

The quest QuestDrakefire Amulet requires level 50 and is sharable if the prerequisite is met. It’s the last quest in the Onyxia’s Lair attunement quest chain for Alliance.

  • Prerequisite: Completed the previous quests in the Onyxia’s Lair attunement quest chain starting with QuestDragonkin Menace given by Helendis Riverhorn in Burning Steppes (85.6 69.0).
  • Start & End:
    • Haleh in Winterspring (54.6 51.2).
  • Task:
    • Kill the last boss General Drakkisath in UBRS, loot Blood of the Black Dragon Champion Blood of the Black Dragon Champion, and bring it to Haleh.
  • Rewards:
    • 8,300 XP
    • Drakefire Amulet Drakefire Amulet

UBRS Quests for Both Factions

The following four UBRS quests are available to players of both factions.

Eye of the Emberseer

The quest QuestEye of the Emberseer requires level 55 and is sharable if the prerequisite is met. It is part of the Hydraxian Waterlords quest chain.

  • Prerequisite:
    • Completed the quests QuestStormers and Rumblers and QuestPoisoned Water, both given by Duke Hydraxis in Azshara (79.2 73.6).
  • Start & End:
    • Duke Hydraxis in Azshara (79.2 73.6).
  • Task:
    • Kill the first boss Pyroguard Emberseer in UBRS, loot Eye of the Emberseer Eye of the Emberseer, and bring it to Duke Hydraxis.
  • Rewards:
    • 8,300 XP

Blackhand’s Command

The quest QuestBlackhand's Command requires level 55 and is not sharable. It is the attunement quest for Blackwing Lair.

  • Start:
    • Started by Blackhand's Command Blackhand's Command which drops from Scarshield Quartermaster inside Blackrock Mountain (outside Blackrock Spire).
  • End:
    • Drakkisath’s Brand in UBRS.
  • Task:
    • Kill the last boss General Drakkisath in UBRS and use the orb behind him to finish the quest.
  • Rewards:
    • 6,600 XP
    • BWL attunement

Copy and paste the following command in your chat window in WoW to check if your character is already attuned:

/run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(7761))

The Matron Protectorate

The quest QuestThe Matron Protectorate requires level 57 and is not sharable.

  • Start:
    • Awbee (blue dragon whelp) inside Upper Blackrock Spire
  • End:
    • Haleh in Winterspring (54.6 51.2).
      • To reach Haleh, enter the cave at 57 50. It is reccomended to do this in a group since the cave is full of elite dragonkin.
      • At the back of the cave you’ll find a blue rune on the ground. Standing on it will teleport you to Haleh.
  • Task:
    • Bring Awbee's Scale Awbee's Scale to Haleh.
  • Rewards:
    • 6,600 XP

QuestThe Matron Protectorate marks the beginning of a quest chain which will reward you with Breastplate of the Chromatic Flight Breastplate of the Chromatic Flight and Legguards of the Chromatic Defier Legguards of the Chromatic Defier or Legplates of the Chromatic Defier Legplates of the Chromatic Defier at the end.

Pip Quickwit, At Your Service!

The quest QuestPip Quickwit, At Your Service! requires level 57 and is not sharable.

  • Start:
    • Pip Quickwit who appears after you killed The Beast in UBRS.
  • End:
    • Malyfous Darkhammer in Everlook in Winterspring (61.0 38.6).
  • Task:
    • Bring Glowing Hunk of the Beast's Flesh Glowing Hunk of the Beast's Flesh to Malyfous Darkhammer.
  • Rewards:
    • 6,600 XP

Completing QuestPip Quickwit, At Your Service! will unlock several quests that will reward you with Breastplate of Bloodthirst Breastplate of Bloodthirst, Cap of the Scarlet Savant Cap of the Scarlet Savant, and Leggings of Arcana Leggings of Arcana.

UBRS Quest for Blacksmiths

The following UBRS quest is available to Blacksmiths:

The Demon Forge

The quest QuestThe Demon Forge requires level 55 and the Blacksmithing profession in WoW Classic. It is not sharable.

  • Prerequisite:
    • Completed the quest QuestLorax's Tale also given by Lorax.
  • Start & End:
    • Lorax in Winterspring (63.8 73.8).
  • Task:
    1. Kill the third boss Goraluk Anvilcrack in UBRS and use Blood Stained Pike Blood Stained Pike upon his corpse. It will turn into Soul Stained Pike Soul Stained Pike.
    2. Find Unforged Rune Covered Breastplate Unforged Rune Covered Breastplate on a rack behind Goraluk Anvilcrack.
    3. Bring both Soul Stained Pike Soul Stained Pike and Unforged Rune Covered Breastplate Unforged Rune Covered Breastplate to Lorax.
  • Rewards:
    • 8,300 XP
    • Plans: Demon Forged Breastplate Plans: Demon Forged Breastplate
    • Demon Kissed Sack Demon Kissed Sack
    • Elixir of Demonslaying Elixir of Demonslaying x5

In our overview of the WoW Classic dungeons you can find out which other instances are available in WoW Classic.