Blackfathom Deeps (BFD) offers several quests split by faction — Alliance players start the main chain with Argent Guard Thaelrid, and Horde players pick theirs up from Je'neu Sancrea at Zoram'gar Outpost on the Zoram Strand. Most are picked up in or near the dungeon, aimed at levels 20-30, and reward solid early gear, XP, and Old Gods lore in Ashenvale.
Complete Blackfathom Deeps quest list
All 8 quests the game files under Blackfathom Deeps in the quest log, from Questie's quest database (community-extracted game data): quest level with the level needed to accept it, faction, and who starts each quest. Some quests begin far from the dungeon.
| Quest | Level (req.) | Faction | Quest giver | Objective |
| The Essence of Aku'Mai | 22 (17+) | Horde | Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale | Bring 20 Sapphires of Aku'Mai to Je'neu Sancrea in Ashenvale. |
| Trouble in the Deeps | 22 (17+) | Horde | Tsunaman, Stonetalon Mountains | Speak to Je'neu Sancrea in Ashenvale. |
| Knowledge in the Deeps | 23 (10+) | Alliance | Gerrig Bonegrip, Ironforge | Bring the Lorgalis Manuscript to Gerrig Bonegrip in the Forlorn Cavern in Ironforge. |
| In Search of Thaelrid | 24 (18+) | Alliance | Dawnwatcher Shaedlass, Darnassus | Seek out Argent Guard Thaelrid in Blackfathom Deeps. |
| Researching the Corruption | 24 (18+) | Alliance | Gershala Nightwhisper, Darkshore | Gershala Nightwhisper in Auberdine wants 8 Corrupt Brain stems. |
| Twilight Falls | 25 (20+) | Alliance | Argent Guard Manados, Darnassus | Bring 10 Twilight Pendants to Argent Guard Manados in Darnassus. |
| Amongst the Ruins | 27 (21+) | Horde | Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale | Bring the Fathom Core to Je'neu Sancrea at Zoram'gar Outpost, Ashenvale. |
| Blackfathom Villainy | 27 (18+) | Alliance | Argent Guard Thaelrid, Blackfathom Deeps | Bring the head of Twilight Lord Kelris to Dawnwatcher Selgorm in Darnassus. |
| Blackfathom Villainy | 27 (18+) | Horde | Argent Guard Thaelrid, Blackfathom Deeps | Bring the head of Twilight Lord Kelris to Bashana Runetotem in Thunder Bluff. |
BFD quests at a glance
| Quest | Faction | Where |
| In Search of Thaelrid | Alliance | Gerrin Thaelrid, Darnassus |
| Blackfathom Villains | Alliance | Argent Guard Thaelrid, inside BFD |
| Allegiance to the Old Gods | Horde | Je'neu Sancrea, Zoram'gar Outpost |
| The Essence of Aku'Mai | Both | Je'neu Sancrea / near instance |
| Baron Aquanis (Alliance) / Twilight lore | Varies | Item drops inside the dungeon |
- Location: Northwest Ashenvale, along the Zoram Strand coast.
- Level range: Roughly 20-30; smoother with a full group.
- Main targets: Twilight Lord Kelris and the final boss, Aku'Mai.
How do I start the Alliance BFD quests?
Grab "In Search of Thaelrid" from Gerrin Thaelrid in Darnassus. Inside the dungeon you'll find Argent Guard Thaelrid, who hands you "Blackfathom Villains" — the objective is to put down Twilight Lord Kelris and Aku'Mai. Complete both in one clean run.
Where do Horde players get BFD quests?
Head to Zoram'gar Outpost on the Zoram Strand and talk to Je'neu Sancrea. He gives the Old Gods-themed quests that send you deep into Blackfathom Deeps to recover a corrupted artifact and gather essence tied to Aku'Mai. It's a short walk from there to the instance entrance.
Do I need to do the quests to run BFD?
No. You can run Blackfathom Deeps purely for gear and XP without any quests. But picking up the faction quests first is close to free value — the objectives sit right on the normal clear path, so you complete them just by killing the bosses you were already fighting.
Is BFD worth doing at level 20?
Yes, especially if you're around 22-26. The trinkets, weapons, and blue drops here carry you well into your late 20s, and the quest turn-ins give a chunky XP boost. Undergeared groups may wipe on Kelris's sleep, so bring a way to break crowd control.
Short on a group or tired of failed pulls? PewPewShop's vetted human players offer BFD coaching and play-together runs — a pro can guide your group through the pulls, boss mechanics, and quest turn-ins so you leave with the loot and the XP in one trip.