All new dungeons in WoW WotLK Classic with entrance and level requirement

With Wrath of the Lich King, 10 new dungeons came to WoW Classic and more will be added later. MeinMMO tells you where you can enter the instances and what level you should have reached to do so.

Dungeons are a great way to get experience and loot quickly. With the huge rush to WotLK Classic right at release, you should be able to quickly find groups everywhere to master the instances.

Since WotLK Classic doesn’t have a dungeon finder like the previous version, you have to travel to all dungeons in the new expansion yourself. The entrances to the dungeons are spread throughout Northrend.

We sort them for you according to the required level. Bear in mind that this is the minimum requirement, which will give you quite a hard time nibbling on the dungeons. The recommended level is slightly higher.

Utgarde Castle (from level 67, recommended: 70-72)

Probably the first dungeon you will play in WotLK is Utgarde Castle. The dungeon is inhabited by hostile vrykul, who you must expel from their fortress.

Where is the entrance? You can find Utgarde Castle in the area of ​​the same name in the center of the Howling Fjord. Here’s how to get to Howling Fjord and Borean Tundra.

The Nexus (from level 67, recommended: 71-73)

The Nexus is likely to be your first instance when you start in Borean Tundra. The way there is a bit more difficult than at Utgarde Castle.

Where is the entrance? In the northwestern part of Borean Tundra, in Coldarra, stands the giant Nexus. The entrance to the Nexus itself is in the “basement”, i.e. on the lowest level.

Azjol Nerub (from level 70, recommended: 72-74)

In the ancient kingdom of the nerubians, one of Arthas’ most powerful allies awaits you: Anub’arak, the giant beetle that happily brings its spikes closer to you.

Where is the entrance? You can find the entrance to Azjol-Nerub in the western part of the Dragonblight, directly between Starrest and Icemist. Access is marked by spider webs.

Ahn’kahet (from level 71, recommended: 73-75)

Right next to Azjol-Nerub is the real kingdom of the Nerubians, which has been overrun by Faceless Ones.

Where is the entrance? The entrance is next to Azjol-Nerub’s in the same complex in the Dragonblight.

Solid Drak’Tharon (from level 72, recommended: 74-76)

There are trolls even in Northrend, and they pose a great danger to you here too. Ice trolls, who have allied themselves with the Lich King, are waiting for you in the fortress of Drak’Tharon.

Where is the entrance? At the north-west end of Grizzly Hills, on the border with Zul’Drak, is the entrance to Hold Drak’Tharon at the top of a long staircase.

The Violet Hold (from level 73, recommended: 75-77)

The Kirin Tor have imprisoned all sorts of dangerous beings, but the prison no longer holds. You have to go clean up.

Where is the entrance? Southeast of central Dalaran, in Crystalsong Forest, there is a path leading to the Violet Hold, where you will find the dungeon entrance.

Gundrak (from level 73, recommended: 76-78)

The second troll dungeon is an ancient temple and the capital of the ice trolls. The structure might remind you a little of the Sunken Temple from Classic.

Where is the entrance? You can enter Gundrak through Zul’Drak. The entrance is in the northeast corner.

Halls of Stone (from level 73, Recommended: 77-79)

The storm giants and stormborn dwell in the Halls of Stone, which lively explorer Brann Bronzebeard would like to explore. Help him with it.

Where is the entrance? The Halls of Stone are to the north of the Storm Peaks near Ulduar. The entrance is by the western building (on the left as you face Ulduar).

Halls of Lightning (from level 75, recommended: 78-80)

The corrupted titan guardian Loken rules the Halls of Lightning and you must defeat him. One of the traditionally hardest dungeons in WotLK.

Where is the entrance? Also at Ulduar in the Storm Peaks, the Halls of Lightning are across from the Halls of Stone, in the eastern building.

Culling Stratholme/”HdZ4″ (from level 75, recommended: 78-80)

The Infinite Dragonflight seek once again to change the present by disrupting the past. This time it’s about the legendary “purge” that Prince Arthas performed on his own people.

Where is the entrance? The entrance to the Caverns of Time is in the ancient world, in Tanaris. Look for the way there with buildings from a human city. These indicate the entrance to Stratholme.

The Oculus (from level 75, recommended: 78-80)

In the Oculus you have the unique opportunity to fly through the dungeon on dragons and even fight on them. A whole new mechanic in WoW.

Where is the entrance? Right by the Nexus in Borean Tundra, the entrance to the Oculus is one floor above that of the Nexus itself.

Tower Utgarde (from level 75, recommended: 78-80)

The second part of Castle Utgarde is intended for max-level players. Here you face off against King Ymiron, the deceased chief of the vrykul. A visit is worthwhile: in Turm Utgarde a unique dragon mount beckons.

Where is the entrance? Also in Utgarde Keep in Howling Fjord you will find the entrance to the tower if you come from the north-west from the upper plateau.

What dungeons are coming?

In the later phases, a total of 4 more dungeons come into play. One of them is the Champion’s Trial (level 80), which you can enter at the Argent Tournament. The 3 others are:

• The Pit of Saron (Level 78)
• The Forge of Souls (Level 78)
• The Halls of Reflection (Level 78)

These 3 are located at Icecrown Citadel in Icecrown, where the Lich King himself dwells. When exactly the phases for these dungeons go live, we don’t know yet.

If the dungeons are still too difficult for you, you should collect some equipment from professions and quests or level up. With a higher level, the instances become easier. Ideally, you should even run several laps with the same group if things are going well. Tips for the level phase can be found here:

WoW WotLK Classic: 5 leveling tips to get to level 80 fast