Wrath of the Lich King Classic Dungeon Guides
Dungeons are instanced zones that allow groups of players to battle stronger elite mobs and bosses to earn better rewards. They are normally created as the "end location" of a zone, featuring a number of quests that act as the finale to the story of the zone.
Dungeons in Wrath of the Lich King
Below is a complete list of all available dungeons in Wrath of the Lich King, alongside their recommended level ranges and a guide on everything you need to know about that dungeon. The recommended level ranges of the dungeons is for Normal difficulty as Heroic difficulty requires Level 80 to complete.
Phase Three introduces one new dungeon for level 80 players, Trial of the Champion. This dungeon offers some powerful gear for newer characters, allowing you to quickly get into raiding content. Be sure to check out our full guide on the new dungeon to master each encounter and see all of the loot available.
Upcoming Dungeons
In addition to the twelve dungeons available in Phase 1 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, there are an additional three max-level instances that will be released along side other phase 4 content. Although they cannot be accessed at this time, we have still prepared guides that you can consult when the moment arrives.
Forming a Dungeon Party in Wrath of the Lich King
In order to complete a dungeon, you will need to put together a group of players that can each fulfill a certain role within the dungeon.
Tanks
The first role is the tank; tanks essentially guide the group through the dungeon, deciding which mobs to pull and when. They will take the damage for the party by generating additional threat, which ensures enemies will attack them rather than the rest of your party.
The following specializations and classes can be played as a tank:
Healers
Healers are there to do as their name suggests: heal the party. They use their healing and shielding spells to ensure that your tank stays alive, as well as any DPS that take damage.
The following specializations and classes can be played as a healer:
DPS
DPS, or damage dealers, are there to ensure that enemies are killed quickly and efficiently. They also often have crowd-control abilities available, which can be used to take an enemy out of the fight for a long period of time.
The following specializations and classes can be played as a DPS:
- Balance Druid
- Feral DPS Druid
- Beast Mastery Hunter
- Marksmanship Hunter
- Survival Hunter
- Arcane Mage
- Fire Mage
- Frost Mage
- Retribution Paladin
- Shadow Priest
- Assassination Rogue
- Combat Rogue
- Subtlety Rogue
- Elemental Shaman
- Enhancement Shaman
- Affliction Warlock
- Demonology Warlock
- Destruction Warlock
- Arms Warrior
- Fury Warrior
Party Sizes in Wrath of the Lich King
In WotLK, dungeons are done as a party, which has a maximum size of 5 players. It is highly recommended to always try to have the full 5 players for any dungeon since the content may not be possible without a full group.
Leveling in Dungeons in Wrath of the Lich King
Leveling in dungeons can be extremely efficient, especially early on when the zones are packed with players during the initial launch. This is doubly true if you can get a group of players who are geared in end-game level 70 raid gear.
These involve taking a certain group setup that is extremely efficient at killing mobs and essentially just grinding dungeons repeatedly. While this can be quite dull, due to the length of time you will spend in the same zone, it can be one of the best ways to level.
Wrath of the Lich King General Dungeon Achievements
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Complete the Northrend dungeon achievements listed below. |
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Complete the heroic Northrend dungeon achievements listed below. |
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Complete the Heroic Dungeon achievements listed below. |
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Defeat the dungeon and raid bosses listed below. |
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Defeat the dungeon and raid bosses listed below. |
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Defeat the dungeon and raid bosses listed below. |
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Loot 25 Emblems of Heroism, Valor, Conquest, Triumph or Frost. |
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Loot 50 Emblems of Heroism, Valor, Conquest, Triumph or Frost. |
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Loot 100 Emblems of Heroism, Valor, Conquest, Triumph or Frost. |
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Loot 250 Emblems of Heroism, Valor, Conquest, Triumph or Frost. |
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Loot 500 Emblems of Heroism, Valor, Conquest, Triumph or Frost. |
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Loot 1000 Emblems of Heroism, Valor, Conquest, Triumph or Frost. |
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Loot 1500 Emblems of Heroism, Valor, Conquest, Triumph or Frost. |
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Loot 2500 Emblems of Heroism, Valor, Conquest, Triumph or Frost. |
Changelog
- 03 May 2023: Updated for Phase 3.
- 21 Sep. 2022: Achievements added.
- 10 Sep. 2022: Guide added.
This guide has been written by Abide, TBC and WotLK veteran for nearly a decade. Abide is a Warrior tank and multi-class expert currently playing on Faerlina Horde. You can find him in the Icy Veins Discord if you have any questions or concerns.
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