In Burning Crusade Classic, Karazhan awaits, one of the coolest raids. But how do you unlock the raid? We will guide you through the pre-quest for Karazhan.
What is the quest necessary for? In order for characters to enter the 10-player raid Karazhan, a rather lengthy quest chain must be completed. Without this quest, access to the raid is not possible. The quest must be repeated for all characters who want to enter Karazhan.
For the completion of the quest, you should plan for several evenings as multiple visits to dungeons are required. Moreover, this quest chain is quite tricky. Because although it is a prerequisite quest chain, you will already need several other prerequisite quests for additional dungeons. The system is quite nested and can thus seem confusing.
You can actually start the quest during your leveling phase, as the first step begins at level 68.
Add-on “Attune” can help: If you want to keep it extremely simple, you should download the add-on “Attune” from the Curseforge page. The add-on shows you all the “Attunement” quests for all known content in both Classic and BC Classic. It lists exactly where you are in the steps and what you still need to complete.
If the entire guild uses the add-on, you will even get an overview of all your fellow players and can see which companions are at the same progress as you – making it easy to find groups that still need to complete unlocks.
Prequest for Karazhan – All Steps for the Raid
If you prefer “something to read”, we have a step-by-step guide here that leads you through all the tasks of the prequest.
Where does the quest start? The quest basically starts right in front of the raid, in the Deadwind Pass. As Alliance players, you simply fly from Stormwind to Duskwood and ride from there the last stretch to the east. Horde players will probably take the fastest zeppelin from Orgrimmar to Stranglethorn Vale and then fly to the Swamps of Sorrows to ride west.
Talk to Archmage Alturus and accept the two quests “Arcane Disturbances” and “Restless Activity”.
Then head into the cellar vaults, whose entrances you will find in the ruins of the small village around Karazhan. There you will find the necessary quest items with the spirits and the small wells.
How does the quest continue? Below we have briefly summarized the individual steps that will follow.
Part 2 – After you have turned in the two missions, you will receive the follow-up quest “Dalaran Contacts”. Travel to Alterac Valley and speak to Archmage Cedric, who is located to the far north at the crater of the city of mages, Dalaran.
Part 3 – Archmage Cedric gives you the quest “Khadgar,” which leads you to the character of the same name in Shattrath. Khadgar is located centrally on the Terrace of Light.
Prequest for the Shadow Labyrinth: To enter the Shadow Labyrinth, it is sufficient for someone to open the gate for you. However, if you want permanent access to the Shadow Labyrinth yourself, you should complete the “Sethekk Halls” and defeat King Ikiss (the final boss) there. He drops the key to the Shadow Labyrinth, which allows you to open the gate repeatedly.
Part 4 – Khadgar gives you the quest “To Karazhan,” for which you need to retrieve the first key fragment. The journey takes you to the Shadow Labyrinth. Complete the dungeon in the south of Auchindoun (Forest of Terokkar). Next to the final boss Murmur, you will find an “Arcane Container”. Click it, and an enemy will appear. The “Guardian of the First Part” drops the necessary key fragment.
Prequest for the Arcatraz: To enter the Arcatraz for the next step, you will need a flying mount and at least one player who has the key. The quest chain for the key to the Arcatraz begins with Netherseer Khay’ji in Area 52 (Netherstorm) with the mission “Crystal Collection of the Consortium”. The quest chain is quite extensive, taking you through the entire Netherstorm and then the dungeons “The Mechanar” and “The Botanica”. Completing this quest chain can easily take an entire evening.
Part 5 – After you have turned in the quest with Khadgar, you will receive the mission “The Second and Third Fragment.” For this, you must visit two dungeons.
In the dungeon “The Steamvault” in the Zangarmarsh, you fight your way to the first boss, Water Elementalist Thespia. Next to her, you will find an “Arcane Container,” which calls the second guardian when clicked, who drops the second key fragment.
The third fragment can be obtained in the dungeon “The Arcatraz” in the Netherstorm, at the first boss Zereketh the Unbound. Open the Arcane Container, defeat the guardian, and take the third key fragment.
Prequest for the Black Morass: In order for players to enter the Black Morass, they must all complete the prequest. This begins right at the Caverns of Time with the NPC “Keeper of Time.” You must accompany several NPCs who will explain the Caverns of Time to you. After that, you will be sent to the Caverns of Time dungeon from the Hillsbrad Foothills. Follow the quest chain of the dungeon and successfully complete it to return to Andormu at the end. This unlocks the quest “The Black Morass,” which simultaneously grants access to the dungeon.
Part 6 – For the final relevant step “The Master’s Touch,” you must travel to the Caverns of Time in Tanaris and there seek out the Black Morass. In the dungeon, you will protect Medivh from the attacks of a dragon swarm that wants to alter the past. Successfully withstand the dungeon and talk to Medivh at the end, so he can imbue the key with his magic.
With the key, you can subsequently return to Khadgar in Shattrath. He will then hand you the “Key of the Master,” which grants you access to Karazhan.
Congratulations! Now you just need 9 brave companions to raid the Tower of Medivh together and take down the numerous bosses. After all, Karazhan is considered by many to be one of the best raids of all time.
