Getting into the Dire Maul Dungeon
Phase 2 of Classic Fresh: 20th Anniversary Edition is being released on January 9th, and with it comes the Dire Maul Dungeon, which features three distinct wings: East, West, and North. Each wing offers its own set of bosses, loot, and mechanics, all of which will be covered in this guide.
In World of Warcraft Classic Fresh, Dire Maul is located in Feralas, just below the Twin Colossals, as shown in the image below. The minimum level requirement is 45, with a recommended level of 55 or higher.
Dire Maul East Wing
This wing features 6 bosses:
- Pusillin
- Lethtendris
- Hydrospawn
- Zevrim Thornhoof
- Alzzin the Wildshaper
- Isalien
The East Wing is the only wing that can be accessed without a key.
Dire Maul West Wing
In the West Wing, you’ll encounter 8 bosses:
- Tendris Warpwood
- Magister Kalendris
- Tsu’zee
- Illyanna Ravenoak
- Immol’thar
- Prince Tortheldrin
- Lord Hel’nurath
- Revanchion
Dire Maul North Wing
This wing consists of 6 bosses:
- Guard Mol’dar
- Stomper Kreeg
- Guard Fengus
- Guard Slip’kik
- Captain Kromcrush
- King Gordok
After defeating the final boss, King Gordok, the Gordok Tribute Chest will appear. The loot in the chest depends on how many guards were killed:
- If all guards are left alive, the chest will contain the highest number of rare items.
- If any guards were killed, the chest will only contain uncommon items.
Unlocking the West and North Wings
Although the Dire Maul dungeon does not require attunement, one player in your party must have a Crescent Key to access the West and North wings.
The Crescent Key is dropped by Pusillin, the first boss of the East Wing. While Pusillin doesn’t have an extensive loot table, he drops the Crescent Key and the Recipe: Runn Tum Tuber Surprise. Despite his limited loot, Pusillin serves as a crucial stepping stone for accessing the other wings of Dire Maul.
Dire Maul BiS Items
BiS Weapons from the North Wing:
Hedgecutter: A one-handed axe that deals 60-90 damage and provides +5 Strength and +12 Stamina. This item drops from Guard Slip’kik and Guard Mol’dar within the North Wing of Dire Maul.
Barbarous Blade: A two-handed sword that deals 138-207 damage, increases your chance to land a critical strike by 1%, and grants +60 Attack Power. This weapon is dropped by King Gordok and is a great addition for Hunters.
Rod of the Ogre Magi: A two-handed staff that deals 116-175 damage. This item can drop from the Gordok Tribute chest.
Barrier Shield: An off-hand shield that grants 2121 Armor and 39 Block. It is dropped from the Gordok Tribute chest.
Unyielding Maul: A two-handed mace that deals 135-204 damage. This item drops from the Gordok Tribute chest.
Treant’s Bane: A two-handed axe that deals 128-193 damage, provides +25 Strength, +15 Stamina, and increases your chance to land a critical strike by 2%.
BiS Cloth Items:
- Sublime Wristguards: Dropped by Guard Mol’dar and Guard Slip’kik in the North Wing.
- Padre’s Trousers: Dropped by Illyanna Ravenoak in the West Wing.
- Boots of the Full Moon: Dropped by Captain Kromcrush in the North Wing.
- Whipvine Cord: Dropped by Alzzin the Wildshaper in the East Wing.
- Robe of Everlasting Night: Dropped by Immol’thar in the West Wing.
- Oddly Magical Belt: Dropped from the Gordok Tribute in the North Wing.
BiS Leather Items:
- Gloves of Restoration: Dropped by Alzzin the Wildshaper in the East Wing.
- Mugger’s Belt: Dropped by Captain Kromcrush in the North Wing.
- Bracers of the Eclipse: Dropped by Prince Tortheldrin in the West Wing.
- Insightful Hood: Dropped by Cho’Rush the Observer in the North Wing.
- Clever Hat: Dropped by Zevrim Thornhoof in the East Wing.
- Bracers of Prosperity: Dropped by King Gordok in the North Wing.
BiS Mail Items:
- Backwood Helm: Awarded from the quest The Treasure of the Shen’dralar in the West Wing.
- Harmonious Gauntlets: Dropped by King Gordok in the North Wing.
- Warpwood Binding: Dropped by Tendris Warpwood in the West Wing.
BiS Plate Items:
- Force Imbued Gauntlets: Dropped by Illyanna Ravenoak in the West Wing.
- Eldritch Reinforced Legplates: Dropped by Prince Tortheldrin in the West Wing.
- Bulky Iron Spaulders: Dropped by Guard Mol’dar and Guard Slip’kik in the North Wing.
- Helm of Awareness: Dropped by Zevrim Thornhoof in the East Wing.
- Kromcrush’s Chestplate: Dropped by Captain Kromcrush in the North Wing.
- Fel Hardened Bracers: Dropped by Lord Hel’nurath in the West Wing.
- Bile-Etched Spaulders: Dropped by Immol’thar in the West Wing.
BiS Off Pieces:
- Amplifying Cloak: Dropped by Magister Kalendris in the West Wing.
- Mindtap Talisman: Dropped by Magister Kalendris in the West Wing.
- Tarnished Elven Ring: Dropped by King Gordok in the North Wing.
- Tempest Talisman: Dropped by Hydrospawn in the East Wing.
- Cloak of the Cosmos: Dropped by Immol’thar in the West Wing.
- Counterattack Lodestone: Dropped from the Gordok Tribute in the North Wing.
- Vigilance Charm: Dropped by Immol’thar in the West Wing.
- Brightly Glowing Stone: Dropped by King Gordok in the North Wing.
- Evil Eye Pendant: Dropped by Immol’thar in the West Wing.
- Redoubt Cloak: Dropped from the Gordok Tribute in the North Wing.
Dire Maul Quests and Buffs
Being a reward for sparing the lives of the other instance bosses, players receive higher-quality, though fewer, rare drops from the tribute chest. In addition, the Gordok proclaim the players as kings, granting them a variety of two-hour buffs as well as the quest Unfinished Gordok Business.
