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As of Patch 2.4, Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Burning Crusade instances no longer require attunment. Some quest chains still exist, but most were removed. This page is for mostly historical purposes.

Many of the instances in the game require keys or attunement to enter, or to reach their entrances without needing to go through the lesser dungeons in front of them. Some are easy to obtain. Some are long and difficult quests.

Karazhan[]

As of March 25, 2008 - Karazhan no longer requires attunement, but the key is still necessary to open the doors.
Main article: The Master's Key

Attunement for Karazhan involves obtaining [The Master's Key] through a fairly extensive quest chain. It begins with Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Archmage Alturus of The Violet Eye just outside the tower itself.

Hellfire Citadel[]

The Shattered Halls[]

Main article: Shattered Halls Key

The quest line to obtain the [Shattered Halls Key] begins from a drop off of Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Smith Gorlunk on the Ata'mal Terrace near the Black Temple in Shadowmoon Valley. The item [Primed Key Mold] begins the chain. Only one person needs the key for the group to enter. A rogue with 350 lockpicking skill can also open the gate.

Coilfang Reservoir[]

Serpentshrine Cavern[]

As of June 19, 2007 - Serpentshrine Cavern no longer requires attunement
Main article: Serpentshrine Cavern#Attunement.

Auchindoun[]

Shadow Labyrinth[]

Tempest Keep[]

Note that to enter Tempest Keep (without LFD), you will need to have a flying mount or have warlock summon you into the instance.

The Arcatraz[]

Main article: Key to the Arcatraz

The quest line for [Key to the Arcatraz] is fairly easy and begins in the Area 52 area of Netherstorm. Only one person needs the key for the group to enter. A rogue with 350 lockpicking skill can also open the gate.

The Eye[]

As of June 19, 2007 - The Eye no longer requires attunement.
Main article: Tempest Key guide

Receiving the [The Tempest Key] requires several quest chains in Shadowmoon Valley and a very involved quest chain started by Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. A'dal requiring boss kills (one of which is timed) in multiple Heroic Mode dungeons and a Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Magtheridon kill. Please see Tempest Key guide for a full walkthrough.

Caverns of Time[]

Main article: Caverns of Time

Escape from Durnholde Keep[]

The Opening of the Dark Portal (Black Morass)[]

Each person in the group must complete Escape from Durnholde by finishing N [68] Return to Andormu to be eligible to start the next quest.

Battle of Mount Hyjal[]

The attunement process for Battle of Mount Hyjal is very difficult. Every person in the group must be attuned to enter.

  • N [70] The Vials of Eternity
    • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Soridormi in the Caverns of Time asks you to slay Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Lady Vashj <Coilfang Matron> in Serpentshrine Cavern and Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Prince Kael'Thas in The Eye to recover a Vial Remnant from each. Both of these are 25-man raid encounters.

Black Temple[]

Main article: Black Temple attunement

Getting attuned to the Black Temple and receiving the [Medallion of Karabor] involves 15 steps in a rather involved quest chain including killing both Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Al'ar and the first boss in the Battle for Mount Hyjal, Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Rage Winterchill. Please see Black Temple attunement for a full walkthrough.

Heroic Mode dungeons[]

As of Patch 2.4.3, to enter heroic mode versions of any of the Outland instances, players must attain revered reputation status with a different faction depending on which instance. Once correct reputation status is obtained, the keys can simply be purchased from that faction's quartermaster.

Below are the instances and their respective factions.

Dungeon Key Faction
Hellfire Citadel [Flamewrought Key]
[Flamewrought Key]

Honor Hold (Alliance)
Thrallmar (Horde)

Coilfang Reservoir [Reservoir Key] Cenarion Expedition
Auchindoun [Auchenai Key] Lower City
Tempest Keep [Warpforged Key] Sha'tar
Caverns of Time [Key of Time] Keepers of Time

Charts[]

Instance Progression

Attunement chart

Bcattunement

Attunement chart

WoWRaids

Alternate chart

External links[]

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