Sunken Temple (the Temple of Atal'Hakkar) has several quests in WoW Classic, the biggest being The God Hakkar, Jammal'an the Prophet, Secret of the Circle, and The Essence of Eranikus. It's a level 50-60, five-player dungeon in the Swamp of Sorrows, and most of these quests are picked up beforehand in Tanaris, the Swamp, or your capital city before you ever set foot inside.
Grab as many as you can first — a single clear can knock out four or five quests at once, so it's worth the prep.
Sunken Temple quests and where to get them
| Quest | Given by / where | What you do |
| The God Hakkar | Yeh'kinya, Steamwheedle Port (Tanaris) | Take the Ancient Egg in, slay the Hakkari, and fill it with Hakkar's blood |
| Secret of the Circle | Marvon Rivetseeker (Tanaris) | Learn the statue order and deal with the Atal'ai idols |
| Jammal'an the Prophet | Faction quest chain (Horde via Swamp of Sorrows / Alliance chain) | Kill Jammal'an the Prophet and Ogom the Wretched |
| The Essence of Eranikus | Green Dragon / Emerald Dream chain | Collect the Essence of Eranikus from the boss at the bottom |
There are also class-specific and follow-up objectives that route through the temple, so check your log and any hub quests in Tanaris and the Swamp of Sorrows before queuing.
How do you get to Sunken Temple in WoW Classic?
The entrance sits in the middle of the Swamp of Sorrows, in the large lake called the Sunken Temple, roughly in the center of the zone. Swim out to the ruined temple structure, then dive down into the water to find the door leading inside.
Horde reach it easily from Stonard nearby. Alliance usually route through the Burning Steppes or Deadwind Pass, or take a summon — it's one of the more awkward dungeons to walk to at level 50.
What are the statues in Sunken Temple for?
The ring of six Atal'ai statues around the central pit summons the optional boss Atal'alarion when you activate them in the correct sequence. Click them out of order and the puzzle resets. The Secret of the Circle quest chain from Marvon Rivetseeker in Tanaris is what points you toward the right order, so pick it up first if you want the extra boss and loot.
What level should you be for Sunken Temple?
Aim for level 50 as a minimum, with 52-55 being far smoother. The inside is a maze with dragonkin, trolls, and a long run to the lower chambers, so a balanced five-player group and a solid tank make a big difference. Under-leveled groups can clear it, but expect a slog and plenty of respawns.
If you'd rather skip the maze runs and just get the quests done, PewPewShop's vetted human boosters can coach you through Sunken Temple or run it alongside you — handy when your group keeps falling apart at the statue room. It's a light play-together option, not a requirement, but it saves the headache on a notoriously confusing dungeon.