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The Monkey King

A World of Warcraft quest in Kun-Lai Summit. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.

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Eillesthis+16via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

From The Monkey King's portrait:

Sometimes the only way to beat a legend is with another legend.

Once you speak to Anduin Wrynn he becomes [npc=68150] #2:


According to my research, the pandaren long ago made a special mallet that was intended for the Divine Bell.
When using the mallet on the Divine Bell, the pandaren monks were able to create pure harmony.
But then the Monkey King one day decided to steal the mallet and hide it as a prank. There is no record of the mallet after that.
What I did find, however, was the final resting place of the infamous "Monkey King."
The tricky part is, he was frozen in jade while dueling a mogu that history names "The Jade Warlord."
I found an incantation to release these two from their prison. But it will release both of them. Once I cast this, defeat the Jade Warlord before he can get his barrings [sic].

When you tell him you're ready, he becomes Anduin Wrynn #3:


Anduin Wrynn says: Here goes nothing. My research did not have nice things to say about this Jade Warlord. Be ready for battle.
The Monkey King says: Iiiiiiiiii'm back Wikkets!

When you beat The Jade Warlord, they become:
Anduin Wrynn #1
The Monkey King

After turn in, Anduin becomes Anduin Wrynn #4:


The Monkey King says: Wooo hoo! Son of an Ook! Pins and needles, pins and needles. Legs are asleep. Hand is asleep. Nibs are asleep.
Anduin Wrynn says: Ah... your grace?
The Monkey King says: Ooo? Grace? I not an emperor, little thing. You stand before the Monkey King!
Anduin Wrynn says: My apologies. My name is Anduin Wrynn. This champion and I need your help.
The Monkey King says: Help? You saved me from eternity trapped in jade! I'm gonna throw you the biggest party ever made!
Anduin Wrynn says: Thank you, but this is hardly the time for a party. A dangerous war leader named Garrosh has found the Divine Bell. We need the Harmonic Mallet to counter it.
The Monkey King says: Oh... the missing Harmonic Mallet, eh? Such a silly name. So you come find the King because he is to blame?
Anduin Wrynn says: Well, my research said you were the last one to-
The Monkey King says: Ah ya ta ta! Don't worry, you in the right place. But let's first see if I like what comes out of your face.

Next:
The First Riddle: Mercy
The Second Riddle: Fellowship
The Third Riddle: Strength

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855987+9via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

This quest has some ties to stories such as the 2008 movie Forbidden Kingdom.

<Quest speech>
Anduin Wrynn:
According to my research, the pandaren long ago made a special mallet that was intended for the Divine Bell. When using the mallet on the Divine Bell, the pandaren monks were able to create pure harmony. But then the Monkey King one day decided to steal the mallet and hide it as a prank. There is no record of the mallet after that.

What I did find, however, was the final resting place of the infamous "Monkey King." The tricky part is, he was frozen in jade while dueling a mogu that history names "The Jade Warlord." I found an incantation to release these two from their prison. But it will release both of them. Once I cast this, defeat the Jade Warlord before he can get his barrings (bearings?).

<Talk to Anduin to begin>
Anduin Wrynn:
Here goes nothing. My research did not have nice things to say about this Jade Warlord. Be ready for battle.
The Monkey King:
Iiiiiiiiii'm back Wikkets!

<Quest completion text>
The Monkey King:
You come asking for the Monkey King?
Let us see how well you ookin' sing.
Who are you, so tiny and boring?
Your cause is silly! You leave me snoring.
Three riddles I will ask,
These riddles are a task,
Finish each without pause,
And we shall see if I help your cause.

<Completion leads to more talking>
The Monkey King:
Wooo hoo! Son of an Ook! Pins and needles, pins and needles. Legs are asleep. Hand is asleep. Nibs are asleep.
Anduin Wrynn:
Ah... your grace?
The Monkey King:
Ooo? Grace? I not an emperor, little thing. You stand before the Monkey King!
Anduin Wrynn:
My apologies. My name is Anduin Wrynn. This champion and I need your help.
The Monkey King:
Help? You saved me from eternity trapped in jade! I'm gonna throw you the biggest party ever made!
Anduin Wrynn:
Thank you, but this is hardly the time for a party. A dangerous war leader named Garrosh has found the Divine Bell. We need the Harmonic Mallet to counter it.
The Monkey King:
Oh... the missing Harmonic Mallet, eh? Such a silly name. So you come find the King because he is to blame?
Anduin Wrynn:
Well, my research said you were the last one to-
The Monkey King:
Ah ya ta ta! Don't worry, you in the right place. But let's first see if I like what comes out of your face.

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Quest facts

LevelLevel 15-35
LocationKun-Lai Summit
CategoryPandaren Campaign
Quest ID32321

Check whether you have already completed this quest in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(32321))

Requirements

FactionAlliance only

Read from the Blizzard quest API.

Description

Ever since the Horde captured the Divine Bell I have been searching for a means to counter its power. My research got as far as this tomb. I am going inside. If you follow me, I will share the rest as we go. If we get separated, meet me back here at the entrance to the tomb. Speak to me when you are ready to proceed.

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Where to go

Pins are the quest’s own POI points from the current retail client, projected onto the in-game zone map. The game marks one blob as the quest’s turn-in; the rest are objective areas. Points that fall outside a map’s window are dropped rather than guessed at.

Kun-Lai Summit Quest turn-in 3 mapped points
Kun-Lai Summit map showing where to go for The Monkey KingTurn-inObjective areaObjective area

In-game waypoint: /way #379 48.8 50.5

Coordinates

  • Turn-inKun-Lai Summit 48.8, 50.5/way #379 48.8 50.5
  • Objective areaKun-Lai Summit 53.0, 46.4/way #379 53.0 46.4
  • Objective areaKun-Lai Summit 49.0, 50.3/way #379 49.0 50.3

Map coordinates of the pins above. An area the client draws as a shape is given by the centre of its points.

Nearby on the Kun-Lai Summit map

Quests whose map markers the client places closest to this one on Kun-Lai Summit, nearest first. Distances are straight lines between the markers.

Getting there

Alliance flight points closest to the quest’s turn-in marker on Kun-Lai Summit:

  • One Keg, Kun-Lai SummitAlliance and Horde · about 680 yards south-east
  • Kota Basecamp, Kun-Lai SummitAlliance and Horde · about 880 yards south-west
  • Winter's Blossom, Kun-Lai SummitAlliance and Horde · about 960 yards west

From the turn-in, the objective areas lie:

  • Objective areaabout 310 yards north-east

Straight-line distances in yards between the quest’s own map markers (QuestPOI) and the client’s flight-point positions (TaxiNodes); flight paths and terrain are not modelled.

Related
Money13 gold74 silver
Experience4,800 XP
ReputationOperation: Shieldwall +250

Reward details

Reputation: Operation: Shieldwall +250

Alliance forces in Pandaria, stationed at Lion's Landing in Krasarang Wilds.

Reputation group: Mists of Pandaria.

Item facts are the current retail client’s (ItemSparse); the specialisations for a pick-one item are the ones the Blizzard quest API lists; faction and currency text is the client’s own. Lowest listed price = the US commodity auction house now.

Storyline

Operation Shieldwall

Part 33 of 43.

Previous: The Harmonic Mallet · Next: The First Riddle: Mercy

  1. 28Nowhere to Hide
  2. 29Cashing Out
  3. 30Nowhere to Run
  4. 31What Had To Be Done
  5. 32The Harmonic Mallet
  6. 33The Monkey King
  7. 34The First Riddle: Mercy
  8. 35The Second Riddle: Fellowship
  9. 36The Third Riddle: Strength
  10. 37The Greatest Prank
  11. 38The Handle
  12. 39The Head

Showing steps 28 to 39 of 43.

Storyline order is the client’s own QuestLine data from the current retail build.

Where this quest fits

Before this quest

Taken from the storyline's own step order.

  • The Harmonic MalletLevel 15-35

    <name>! Prince Anduin has somehow slipped his guards again. His control over the light is greatly increasing. He was last seen heading to Kun-Lai Summit. He gave our mages the slip around the Valley of Emperors. Can you find him?

After this quest

Taken from the storyline's own step order.

  • The First Riddle: MercyLevel 15-35

    So, you wake up the Monkey King for a mallet hmmm? Answer first, these riddles three, and then the mallet you shall see. First riddle! "Softly singing a song of pain There is a creature tortured and lame. Way down south and beyond the wall, It hides from its wikket masters' call.

The storyline at a glance

Operation Shieldwall has 43 steps, from Meet the Scout to The Silence.

Maps its steps are placed on (steps per map): Kun-Lai Summit (14), Krasarang Wilds (12), Dalaran (8), Deeprun Tram (3).

Steps of this storyline count toward:

Other storylines on the Kun-Lai Summit map

Steps, storylines and map placement from the client’s QuestLine, prerequisite and QuestPOI data; neighbouring quest text is Blizzard’s own (quest API), shortened to its opening sentences.