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Dungeon
Wailing Caverns
Wailing Caverns is a dungeon for 5 players. Location: Northern Barrens. Intended for levels 17 to 24. You will find 10 bosses and 7 quests here.
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 15-24
- Group size
- 5 players
- Faction
- Both factions
- Location
- Northern Barrens
- Entrance
- The Barrens 46.0 / 36.3Entrance on the map (opens in a new tab)
- Bosses
- 9
- Quests
- 16
Bosses (9)
All bosses in clearing order. Optional bosses are marked.
1.Lady Anacondra
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- Sleep (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 1 · ID 700Puts the enemy target to sleep for up to $d. Any damage caused will awaken the target. Only one target can be asleep at a time.
- Healing Touch (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 3 · ID 5187Heals a friendly target for $s1.
- Thorns Aura (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 8148Causes $s1 Nature damage to any creature that strikes a nearby party member. Players may only have one aura on them per paladin at any one time. The aura lasts $d.
- Lightning Bolt (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 9532Blasts an enemy with lightning, inflicting Nature damage.
2.Lord Cobrahn
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- Poison Proc (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 3616
- Healing Touch (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 4 · ID 5188Heals a friendly target for $s1.
- Cobrahn Serpent Form (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 7965Shapeshifts into a serpent for $d., increasing attack damage by $s2, and increasing the time between attacks by $s3%.
- Druid's Slumber (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 8040Puts the enemy target to sleep for up to $d. Any hostile action will awaken the target. Only one target can be slept at a time.
- Lightning Bolt (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 9532Blasts an enemy with lightning, inflicting Nature damage.
- 3.Kresh
4.Lord Pythas
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- Sleep (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 1 · ID 700Puts the enemy target to sleep for up to $d. Any damage caused will awaken the target. Only one target can be asleep at a time.
- Healing Touch (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 3 · ID 5187Heals a friendly target for $s1.
- Thunderclap (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 1 · ID 8147Inflicts $s1 Nature damage to nearby enemies, increasing the time between their attacks by $s3% and slowing their movement by $s2% for $d.
- Lightning Bolt (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 9532Blasts an enemy with lightning, inflicting Nature damage.
5.Skum
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- Chained Bolt (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 6254Strikes an enemy with a lightning bolt that arcs to another nearby enemy. The spell affects up to $x1 targets, causing $s1 Nature damage to each.
6.Lord Serpentis
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- Sleep (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 1 · ID 700Puts the enemy target to sleep for up to $d. Any damage caused will awaken the target. Only one target can be asleep at a time.
- Healing Touch (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 6 · ID 6778Heals a friendly target for $s1.
- Lightning Bolt (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 9532Blasts an enemy with lightning, inflicting Nature damage.
7.Verdan the Everliving
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- Grasping Vines (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 8142Inflicts Physical damage to nearby enemies, knocking them down and immobilizing them for $d.
8.Mutanus the Devourer
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- Terrify (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 7399Terrifies an enemy, causing it to flee in fear for $d. Only 1 target can be terrified at a time.
- Naralex's Nightmare (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)ID 7967Puts the enemy target to sleep for up to $d. Any hostile action will awaken the target. Only one target can be slept at a time.
- Thundercrack (Wowhead, opens in a new tab)Rank 1 · ID 8150Inflicts $s1 Nature damage to nearby enemies, stunning them for $d.
- 9.Deviate Faerie Dragon◇ Optional
Quests (16)
Select a quest for details and rewards. Chains are marked.
XP values for dungeon quests are an estimate after the bonus reduction of 1 October 2026 and may differ by a few percent. Other factions also receive a smaller share, about 25 %.
Deviate HidesLevel 17Both factions
- Level
- from level 13
- Starts at
- Nalpak (Wowhead search) (opens in a new tab), The Barrens · 46.0 / 35.7Show on map (opens in a new tab)
- Quest text
- Collect 20 Deviate hides inside the Wailing Caverns.
- Objective
- Gather 20 Deviate Hides for Nalpak.
- Pick-up
- Nalpak, on the ledge above the Wailing Caverns entrance, The Barrens.
- Turn-in
- Nalpak, at the same spot above the entrance.
- Reward
- about 3,120 XP
- 18 silver
- Slick Deviate LeggingsChoice
- Deviate Hide PackChoice
Quest #1486
Raptor HornsLevel 18Both factions
- Starts at
- Mebok Mizzyrix (Wowhead search) (opens in a new tab), Ratchet, The Barrens · 62.4 / 37.6Show on map (opens in a new tab)
Smart DrinksLevel 18Both factions
- Level
- from level 13
- Starts at
- Mebok Mizzyrix (Wowhead search) (opens in a new tab), Ratchet, The Barrens · 62.4 / 37.6Show on map (opens in a new tab)
- Quest text
- Bring 6 Wailing Essence to Mebok Mizzyrix in Ratchet.
- Objective
- Get 6 Wailing Essence for Mebok.
- Pick-up
- Mebok Mizzyrix, Ratchet, The Barrens.
- Turn-in
- Mebok Mizzyrix, Ratchet.
- Reward
- about 2,633 XP
- 10 silver
Quest #1491
Trouble at the DocksLevel 18Both factions
- Level
- from level 14
- Starts at
- Crane Operator Bigglefuzz (Wowhead search) (opens in a new tab), Ratchet, The Barrens · 63.1 / 37.6Show on map (opens in a new tab)
- Quest text
- Recover a bottle of old port from Mad Magglish inside the caverns.
- Objective
- Get the 99-Year-Old Port back from Mad Magglish in Wailing Caverns.
- Pick-up
- Crane Operator Bigglefuzz, Ratchet, The Barrens.
- Turn-in
- Crane Operator Bigglefuzz, Ratchet.
- Reward
- about 2,633 XP
- 10 silver
Quest #959
Deviate EradicationLevel 21Both factions
- Level
- from level 15
- Starts at
- Ebru (Wowhead search) (opens in a new tab), The Barrens · 46.0 / 35.7Show on map (opens in a new tab)
- Quest text
- Slay 7 each of four Deviate monster types for Ebru.
- Objective
- Take down 7 each of Deviate Ravagers, Deviate Vipers, Deviate Shamblers and Deviate Dreadfangs.
- Pick-up
- Ebru, on the ledge above the Wailing Caverns entrance, The Barrens.
- Turn-in
- Ebru, at the same spot above the entrance.
- Reward
- about 3,998 XP
- 25 silver
- Pattern: Deviate Scale BeltChoice
- Sizzle StickChoice
- Dagmire GauntletsChoice
Quest #1487
In NightmaresLevel 25Alliance
- Starts at
- Falla Sagewind (Wowhead search) (opens in a new tab), The Barrens · 48.2 / 32.8Show on map (opens in a new tab)
The Glowing ShardLevel 26Both factions
- Level
- from level 15
- Starts at
- Glowing Shard (Item, Drop von Mutanus the Devourer) (Wowhead search) (opens in a new tab), Wailing Caverns
- Quest text
- Take the glowing shard to Ratchet and deliver it as directed.
- Objective
- Have the Glowing Shard identified in Ratchet, then take it wherever you're sent.
- Pick-up
- Starts from the Glowing Shard that Mutanus the Devourer drops.
- Turn-in
- Follow the quest's directions from Ratchet onward.
- Chain note
- This step gives no item itself. Its follow-up, In Nightmares, lets you choose Talbar Mantle or Quagmire Galoshes.
- Reward
- about 5,168 XP
Quest #6981
Both factions