Upper Blackrock Spire

Quick Facts

Difficulties and Lockouts

Upper Blackrock Spire has 5 difficulties in the game data: Mythic saves you to a weekly lockout; Heroic resets daily; Normal, Event and Mythic Keystone can be run again at any time.

Mythic+ timer, Upper Blackrock Spire: 85:00 (+2 at 43:00, +3 at 25:00).

Loot Table Value

Where It Is

The entrance to Upper Blackrock Spire is in Blackrock Mountain, Burning Steppes at 27.2, 23.3.

Under AttackChiselgripEntrance 27.2, 23.3

Burning Steppes, from the game’s own world map art. The framed marker is the Adventure Guide entrance; gold diamonds are the zone’s landmarks.

3D Model

First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.

Instance Map

The Adventure Guide places 5 bosses of Upper Blackrock Spire on 2 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.

Upper Blackrock Spire

1Orebender Gor'ashan2Kyrak

1. 1 Orebender Gor'ashan 30.5, 26.8
2. 2 Kyrak 39.0, 38.8

Upper Blackrock Spire

3Commander Tharbek4Ragewing the Untamed5Warlord Zaela

1. 3 Commander Tharbek 48.5, 24.6
2. 4 Ragewing the Untamed 46.0, 46.3
3. 5 Warlord Zaela 15.1, 48.5

Encounters

NNormalHHeroicMMythic

Orebender Gor'ashan

A powerful elementalist with a natural affinity for shaping and channeling his powers through metal, Gor'ashan was part of the Iron Horde vanguard in their initial invasion of Azeroth. He bides his time waiting for further orders by attempting to unravel the secrets of the Dark Iron runes left behind by the Spire's creators.

Abilities & Strategy

Loot

42 drops · item level 44 · 4 slots (Back, Feet, Trinket, Two-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup

Blackwater BootsNHMBloodfeather TreadsNHMBloody-Blade DrapeNHMBoots of Burning FocusNHMCape of Annealing FleshNHMCloak of Arcane MysteriesNHMCloak of Cascading BladesNHMCloak of Mending MagicsNHMCloak of Steeled NervesNHMCloak of Violent HarmonyNHMCrystalbinder SandalsNHMDeadshot GreatcloakNHMDrape of Dripping RunnelsNHMDrape of Frozen DreamsNHMDrape of Iron SuturesNHMDrape of Swirling DeflectionNHMFelbone DrapeNHMFelflame SandalsNHMForgeflame GreatcloakNHMFrost-Touched BootsNHMGoldsteel SabatonsNHMGor'ashan's Lodestone SpikeNHMGutcrusher StompersNHMHeadscythe GreatcloakNHMIncarnadine GreavesNHMLavalink StompersNHMLeafmender SandalsNHMLightbinder TreadsNHMMistwoven WindcloakNHMMorningscale TreadsNHMPetrified WillowNHMRigid Scale CloakNHMRivet-Sealed TreadsNHMRockhide TreadsNHMSandals of Arcane MysteryNHMSandals of Swirling LightNHMSharpeye GreavesNHMSkullcracker CloakNHMSoot-Scarred LongcloakNHMStreamslither BootsNHMThree-Clefthoof CapeNHMVerdant Plate TreadsNHM

Kyrak

One of the last remaining survivors of Nefarian's twisted experiments, Kyrak was spared by the Iron Horde and tasked with finding ways to preserve and fortify the few Black Dragonflight eggs remaining in the Spire Rookery. Iron Horde emissaries quickly struck a deal with the cunning dragon.

Abilities & Strategy

Loot

47 drops · item level 44 · 4 slots (Finger, One-Hand, Shoulder, Trinket) · all Bind on Pickup

Ancient Draenic LoopNHMBand of Growing LeavesNHMBand of Iron ScaleNHMBand of the Stalwart StanchionNHMBlackwater SpauldersNHMBladebinder RingNHMBloodfeather SpauldersNHMBloodied Ring of MytosisNHMBloodthorn BandNHMCed's Chiming CircleNHMCrystalbinder ShoulderpadsNHMDarkflame LoopNHMDiamondglow CircleNHMDisease-Binder SealNHMFelflame SpauldersNHMFrost-Touched ShoulderpadsNHMGoldsteel ShouldercapsNHMGolem's Gleaming EyeNHMGutcrusher ShoulderplatesNHMIncarnadine ShoulderguardNHMKnucklebone of Lo'DronarNHMKyrak's Vileblood SerumNHMLavalink SpauldersNHMLeafmender MantleNHMLightbinder ShoulderpadsNHMMantle of Arcane MysteryNHMMantle of Swirling LightNHMMark of IceNHMMorningscale SpauldersNHMPip's FlenserNHMRing of Purified LightNHMRing of Ripped FleshNHMRivet-Sealed ShoulderplatesNHMRockhide ShoulderguardsNHMRo-Ger's Brown Diamond SealNHMSeal of Resilient FortitudeNHMSeal of VindicationNHMSharpeye ShoulderguardsNHMSignet of Crashing WavesNHMSignet of Radiant LeavesNHMSignet of Shifting MagicsNHMSignet of the Glorious ProtectorNHMSlicebinder LoopNHMSpaulders of Burning FocusNHMStreamslither SpauldersNHMUnsullied SignetNHMVerdant Plate SpauldersNHM

Commander Tharbek

A cunning warrior of the Warsong clan, Tharbek was entrusted with the task of leading the expeditionary Ironmarch assault through the Dark Portal. Following Garrosh's instructions, he made his way to the home of the Blackrock orcs in Azeroth to rally forces for the next phase of the operation.

Abilities & Strategy

Loot

43 drops · item level 44 · 4 slots (Chest, Hands, One-Hand, Trinket) · all Bind on Pickup

Blackwater GripsNHMBlackwater WrapNHMBloodfeather ChestwrapNHMBloodfeather GripsNHMChestguard of Burning FocusNHMCrystalbinder ChestguardNHMCrystalbinder GlovesNHMFelflame GripsNHMFelflame RobesNHMFrost-Touched GlovesNHMFrost-Touched RobesNHMGauntlets of Burning FocusNHMGloves of Arcane MysteryNHMGloves of Swirling LightNHMGoldsteel ChestguardNHMGoldsteel GlovesNHMGutcrusher ChestplateNHMGutcrusher GauntletsNHMIncarnadine BreastplateNHMIncarnadine GauntletsNHMLavalink GripsNHMLavalink RingmailNHMLeafmender GripsNHMLeafmender RobesNHMLightbinder GlovesNHMLightbinder RobesNHMMorningscale ChestguardNHMMorningscale GauntletNHMRivet-Sealed BreastplateNHMRivet-Sealed CrushersNHMRobes of Arcane MysteryNHMRobes of Swirling LightNHMRockhide GlovesNHMRockhide RingmailNHMSharpeye ChestguardNHMSharpeye GauntletsNHMStreamslither ChestguardNHMStreamslither GauntletsNHMTharbek's Brutal PossessorNHMTharbek's Lucky PebbleNHMTharbek's Unholy ChargeNHMVerdant Plate ChestNHMVerdant Plate GripsNHM

Ragewing the Untamed

Ragewing is a gargantuan proto-drake raised in the Twilight Highlands by the Dragonmaw clan. Her indomitable spirit has kept her from being broken and used as a mount, although she has formed a close bond with Warlord Zaela herself, following her to Blackrock Spire and roosting in its cavernous halls.

Abilities & Strategy

Loot

42 drops · item level 44 · 4 slots (Legs, Neck, Trinket, Two-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup

Alc's Pendant of Fiery DreamsNHMBlackhand DoomcutterNHMBlackwater LeggingsNHMBloodfeather LeggingsNHMBloodmist PendantNHMChain of Soothing LightNHMChoker of Weeping VisceraNHMCrystalbinder LegwrapsNHMDemonbinder CabochonNHMFelflame LegwrapsNHMFireblade CollarNHMFistbreak ChokerNHMFlesh Beetle BroochNHMFrost-Touched LegwrapsNHMGoldsteel LegplatesNHMGoreclasp ChokerNHMGutcrusher LegplatesNHMHealing Leaf NecklaceNHMIncarnadine LegplatesNHMLavalink LegguardsNHMLeafmender LegwrapsNHMLeggings of Swirling LightNHMLegguards of Burning FocusNHMLightbinder LeggingsNHMMagister's ChainNHMMorningscale LeggingsNHMNecklace of Endless ShadowNHMNecklace of Furious ZealNHMNecklace of Holy DeflectionNHMPendant of Purifying MistsNHMRagewing's FirefangNHMReinforced Bloodsteel GorgetNHMRivet-Sealed LegplatesNHMRockhide LeggingsNHMSharpeye LegguardsNHMSkulltooth ChainNHMStormshot ChokerNHMStreamslither LegguardsNHMTrousers of Arcane MysteryNHMVerdant Plate LegguardsNHMWavesurge ChokerNHMWindseal NecklaceNHM

Warlord Zaela

When Garrosh instructed the Ironmarch vanguard as to their mission in Azeroth, he urged them to rendezvous with an old ally whom he knew would be fierce, loyal, and thirsting for revenge: Zaela, Warlord of the Dragonmaw clan. Now, as she readies a doomsday weapon in the heart of Blackrock Mountain, her moment of vengeance draws near.

Abilities & Strategy

Loot

65 drops · item level 1 to 44 · 7 slots (Head, One-Hand, Shield, Trinket, Two-Hand, Waist +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup

Belt of Burning FocusNHMBlackwater BeltNHMBlackwater HelmNHMBlackwater WristguardsNHMBleakblade of ShahramNHMBloodfeather BracersNHMBloodfeather CowlNHMBloodfeather GirdleNHMBracers of Arcane MysteryNHMBracers of Burning FocusNHMBracers of Swirling LightNHMCord of Arcane MysteryNHMCord of Swirling LightNHMCrystalbinder BeltNHMCrystalbinder HelmNHMCrystalbinder WristguardsNHMDraconian DoomshieldNHMEmberscale TalismanNHMFelflame BeltNHMFelflame BracersNHMFelflame HoodNHMFelshankerNHMFrost-Touched CordNHMFrost-Touched HoodNHMFrost-Touched WristwrapsNHMGoldsteel BeltNHMGoldsteel BindingsNHMGoldsteel GreathelmNHMGutcrusher BracersNHMGutcrusher CoronetNHMGutcrusher GreatbeltNHMHood of Arcane MysteryNHMHood of Burning FocusNHMHood of Swirling LightNHMIncarnadine BracersNHMIncarnadine GirdleNHMIncarnadine GreathelmNHMLavalink BracersNHMLavalink GirdleNHMLavalink HelmNHMLeafmender GirdleNHMLeafmender HoodNHMLeafmender WrapsNHMLightbinder CoverNHMLightbinder GirdleNHMLightbinder WristwrapsNHMMorningscale BracersNHMMorningscale CowlNHMMorningscale WaistguardNHMRivet-Sealed BracersNHMRivet-Sealed CasqueNHMRivet-Sealed WaistplateNHMRockhide CasqueNHMRockhide LinksNHMRockhide WristguardsNHMSharpeye BeltNHMSharpeye BracersNHMSharpeye GleamNHMStreamslither BeltNHMStreamslither BracersNHMStreamslither HelmNHMVerdant Plate BeltNHMVerdant Plate CrownNHMVerdant Plate WristguardsNHMHorde Battle EmblemNHM

Quests

8 quests Blizzard’s quest data files under Upper Blackrock Spire, most for level 40:

• A Hero's Quest is Never Complete Heroic
  Reward:16 gold98 silver

  Supply of Storied Rarities
• Damsels and Dragons Heroic
  Reward:16 gold98 silver

  Maximillian's Laundry
• Family Traditions Heroic
  Reward:16 gold98 silver

  Huge Pile of Skins
• Flamefly Trap Level 35 to 40
  Reward:16 gold98 silver

  Box of Storied Treasures
• For The Children! Heroic
  Reward:16 gold98 silver

  Manastorm's Duplicator
• Like Father, Like Son Heroic
  Reward:16 gold98 silver

  Supply of Storied Rarities
• Oralius' Adventure Level 35 to 40
  Reward:16 gold98 silver

  Oralius' Whispering Crystal
• Upper Blackrock Spire Level 35 to 40
  Reward:67 gold92 silver

Achievements

12 achievements tied to Upper Blackrock Spire, worth 80 achievement points in total.

• Heroic: Upper Blackrock Spire Guild RunDefeat Warlord Zaela in Upper Blackrock Spire on Heroic difficulty while in a guild group.10
• Upper Blackrock SpireDefeat Warlord Zaela in Upper Blackrock Spire.10
• Heroic: Upper Blackrock SpireDefeat Warlord Zaela in Upper Blackrock Spire on Heroic difficulty.10
• Mythic: Upper Blackrock SpireDefeat Warlord Zaela in Upper Blackrock Spire on Mythic difficulty.10
• Magnets, How Do They Work?Defeat Orebender Gor'ashan without allowing him to cast Thundering Cacophony 4 times in Upper Blackrock Spire on Heroic difficulty.10
• Leeeeeeeeeeeeeroy...?Assist Leeroy Jenkins in recovering his Devout shoulders in Upper Blackrock Spire on Heroic difficulty.Title: Jenkins10
• Bridge Over Troubled FireKill 20 Ragewing Whelps in 10 seconds while fighting Ragewing the Untamed in Upper Blackrock Spire on Heroic difficulty.10
• Dragonmaw? More Like Dragonfall!Kill 5 Emberscale Ironflight before defeating Warlord Zaela in Upper Blackrock Spire on Heroic difficulty.10
• Upper Blackrock Spire ChallengerComplete the Upper Blackrock Spire Challenge Mode.
• Upper Blackrock Spire: BronzeComplete the Upper Blackrock Spire Challenge Mode with a rating of Bronze or better.
• Upper Blackrock Spire: SilverComplete the Upper Blackrock Spire Challenge Mode with a rating of Silver or better.
• Upper Blackrock Spire: GoldComplete the Upper Blackrock Spire Challenge Mode with a rating of Gold.Max Level Unlock: Teleport to Upper Blackrock Spire

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