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Dungeon - Classic
Wailing Caverns
8 encounters and 32 drops. Every drop links to its item page; tradeable drops carry a live Auction House price.
Years ago, the famed druid Naralex and his followers descended into the shadowy Wailing Caverns, named for the mournful cry one hears when steam bursts from the cave system's fissures. Naralex planned to use the underground springs to restore lushness to the arid Barrens. But upon entering the Emerald Dream, he saw his vision of regrowth turn into a waking nightmare, one that has plagued the caverns ever since.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Classic |
| Encounters | 8 |
| Drops | 32 |
| Item level | 13 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
Difficulties and Lockouts
Wailing Caverns has 1 difficulty in the game data: Normal can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | 8 to 30 | None |
Loot Table Value
Every one of Wailing Caverns’s 32 drops is Bind on Pickup, so none of this loot can ever reach the Auction House. The table below the bosses is the complete reward list; its value is item level, not gold.
Where It Is
The entrance to Wailing Caverns is in Northern Barrens at 42.0, 66.9.
The CrossroadsNozzlepot's OutpostEntrance 42.0, 66.9Northern Barrens, 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 8 bosses of Wailing Caverns on 1 map. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
1Lady Anacondra2Lord Pythas3Lord Cobrahn4Kresh5Skum6Lord Serpentis7Verdan the Everliving8Mutanus the Devourer- 1 Lady Anacondra 30.6, 43.0
- 2 Lord Pythas 19.1, 39.5
- 3 Lord Cobrahn 16.7, 56.8
- 4 Kresh 38.5, 36.1
- 5 Skum 62.3, 74.4
- 6 Lord Serpentis 61.6, 53.9
- 7 Verdan the Everliving 55.5, 46.5
- 8 Mutanus the Devourer 34.6, 13.7
Encounters
Lady Anacondra
Scarletleaf was the first to volunteer for Naralex's self-appointed mission to the Barrens. After her master's nightmare shattered her mind, the young acolyte cast aside her name, now envisioning a sinister reptilian future for Azeroth.
Abilities & Strategy
Lightning Bolt
Lady Anacondra hurls a bolt of lightning at her current target, inflicting Nature damage.
Druid's Slumber
Lady Anacondra puts a player to sleep for 6 sec. Any hostile action will awaken the target.
Thorns Aura
Lady Anacondra's thorns inflict Nature damage to any player that melee attack her.
Healing Touch
Lady Anacondra heals an ally.
Loot
7 drops · item level 13 · 5 slots (Bag, Head, Shoulder, Waist, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
Lord Cobrahn
Jarlaxla's skill at harnessing animal forms earned him renown among the druids of the Cenarion Circle. However, the Wailing Caverns' corruption twisted his unique abilities. Now, Jarlaxla has perfected a deadly serpentine form, renaming himself Cobrahn to reflect his vicious newfound power.
Abilities & Strategy
Lord Cobrahn: The Fanglord
Lord Cobrahn engages his foes in his Night Elf form, testing their strength in battle.
Lightning Bolt
Lord Cobrahn hurls a bolt of lightning at his current target, inflicting Nature damage.
Druid's Slumber
Lord Cobrahn puts a player to sleep for 6 sec. Any hostile action will awaken the target.
Healing Touch
Lord Cobrahn heals an ally.
Lord Cobrahn: The Serpent
When Lord Cobrahn reaches 45% remaining health, he transforms into a serpent.
Serpent Form
Lord Cobrahn transforms into a serpent, increasing his melee damage by but increasing the time between his attacks by 30%.
Poison
Lord Cobrahn poisons a player, inflicting Nature damage every 3 seconds for 15 sec.
Loot
4 drops · item level 13 · 3 slots (Chest, Legs, Waist) · all Bind on Pickup
Lord Pythas
A childhood friend of Naralex, the warrior Aryn was a quick study in druidism. Despite his training, the acolyte was defenseless against the corruption that would strip away his sanity. Aryn has taken on the name Pythas, combining his impressive melee prowess with his druidic arsenal to vanquish intruders.
Abilities & Strategy
Lightning Bolt
Lord Pythas hurls a bolt of lightning at his current target, inflicting Nature damage.
Druid's Slumber
Lord Pythas puts a player to sleep for 6 sec. Any hostile action will awaken the target.
Healing Touch
Lord Pythas heals an ally.
Thunderclap
Loot
5 drops · item level 13 · 4 slots (Chest, One-Hand, Shoulder, Waist) · all Bind on Pickup
Kresh
An ancient resident of the Wailing Caverns, this giant turtle wanders the underground caves, his resilient mind unaffected by Naralex's relentless nightmares. Don't be fooled by his happy disposition; Kresh has thwarted many adventurers who longed to steal his massive shell.
Abilities & Strategy
Crushing Bite
Kresh bites his current target, reducing their armor by 10% for 20 sec.
Loot
3 drops · item level 13 · 2 slots (Neck, Shield) · all Bind on Pickup
Skum
Skum first journeyed to the Wailing Caverns for relief from the Barrens' hostile environment. Like many of the caves' other inhabitants, he quickly succumbed to corruption. His veins now pulse with dark energies that have transformed him into a mighty and ruthless beast beyond redemption.
Abilities & Strategy
Chained Bolt
Skum strikes a players with a lightning bolt that arcs to other nearby players, inflicting Nature damage. Chain bolt affects up to 3 yards.
Loot
2 drops · item level 13 · 2 slots (Back, One-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Lord Serpentis
The Druids of the Fang's leader was once Naralex's finest student. His tragic downfall stemmed from his desire to become a shan'do, or "honored teacher," like Naralex. As insanity took root, Serpentis rallied his brethren to his side and formed the Druids of the Fang.
Abilities & Strategy
Lightning Bolt
Lord Serpentis hurls a bolt of lightning at his current target, inflicting Nature damage.
Druid's Slumber
Lord Serpentis puts a player to sleep for 6 sec. Any hostile action will awaken the target.
Healing Touch
Lord Serpentis heals an ally.
Loot
5 drops · item level 13 · 3 slots (Feet, Hands, Ranged) · all Bind on Pickup
Verdan the Everliving
Little is known about this creature prior to Naralex's arrival at the Wailing Caverns. Thought to be the caves' original guardian, Verdan the Everliving could not escape the corruption that befell its home. Verdan is allied with the insane druids and maintains its vigil against those who trespass into its domain.
Abilities & Strategy
Grasping Vines
Loot
3 drops · item level 13 · 3 slots (Back, Shield, Two-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Mutanus the Devourer
From the darkest corners of Naralex's twisted mind, the corruption plaguing the Emerald Dream has manifested in the form of the druid's worst enemy: murlocs. The aberration known as Mutanus has come to the waking world to devour any who seek to liberate Naralex from the Nightmare's clutches.
Abilities & Strategy
Naralex's Nightmare
Mutanus the Devourer puts a player to sleep for 8 sec. Any hostile action will awaken the target.
Terrify
Mutanus the Devourer terrifies a player, causing them to flee in fear for 3 sec.
Thundercrack
Loot
3 drops · item level 13 · 3 slots (Chest, Finger, Shoulder) · all Bind on Pickup
Quests
6 quests Blizzard’s quest data files under Wailing Caverns, all for level 8 to 30:
- Reward:1 gold5 silver
- Reward:1 gold5 silver
- Reward:10 gold50 silver
- Reward:1 gold5 silver
- Reward:10 gold50 silver
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