An overgrown enclave in Darkheart Thicket.
Darkheart Thicket is a dungeon located in Val'sharah at the base of the World Tree. It is the heart of the Nightmare corruption that is spreading throughout the zone.[1][2] A version exists fully built underneath Shaladrassil, but players enter it at Shala'nir, far from the start of the road in the instance. Entering that version causes the player character to fall asleep and wake up outside the entrance.
Background
This grand forest was once rich in wildlife and magic. Sitting in below the great tree Shaladrassil, this is where some of the most ancient druids would practice their art. Unfortunately Xavius has rekindled the Emerald Nightmare and is spreading it throughout Val'sharah. Now, almost everything here has been consumed by it.
The great druids that once mended these lands now defile it. Some druids now morph into hideous spiders, while others strive to warp the minds of their once tamed beasts. However, sometimes the Nightmare is simply too strong for some to comprehend and many druids simply perish in its wake. Horrors and abominations occupy the deeper part of the dungeon. elementals tormented by the Nightmare wander aimlessly in the Tainted Burrow. Xavius' satyr army stands guard of the Heart of Dread, where Malfurion is being held prisoner.
Adventure Guide
In the shadow of Shaladrassil, the Nightmare permeates every inch on the once-lush forest. Where the eldest and greatest druids once tended to the woods, meditating beneath the great world tree, corruption and madness now reign. Deep within the tangled thicket, the Nightmare Lord Xavius works to break the will of his greatest prize.
Maps and subregions
Darkheart Thicket is a rather linear dungeon. However, about two thirds in a deviation in the path allows access to either the Heart of Dread or the Tainted Burrow.
Map
Subregions
Quests guide
Denizens
- Main article: Darkheart Thicket NPCs
Bosses |
Monsters |
NPCs
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- Darkheart Thicket
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- The Rotting Grotto
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- Sanctum of G'Hanir
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- Miasmic Gorge
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- Nightmare Dweller
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- Tainted Burrow
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- Heart of Dread
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Dungeon denizens
Encounters
Loot
Boss
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Item
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Type
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Archdruid Glaidalis
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Blood artifact relic
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Arcane artifact relic
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Cloth helmet
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Plate helmet
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Leather chest
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Plate bracers
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Mail gloves
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Mail belt
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Cloth belt
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Leather boots
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Ring
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Caster DPS trinket
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Oakheart
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Frost artifact relic
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Life artifact relic
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Mail helmet
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Leather shoulders
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Plate chest
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Mail bracers
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Cloth gloves
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Leather belt
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Cloth leggings
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Plate leggings
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Ring
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Ranged DPS trinket
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Dresaron
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Storm artifact relic
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Leather helmet
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Necklace
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Cloth shoulders
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Cloth chest
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Leather bracers
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Plate gloves
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Plate belt
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Mail leggings
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Mail boots
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Melee DPS trinket
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Shade of Xavius
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Fire artifact relic
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Shadow artifact relic
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Mail shoulders
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Plate shoulders
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Cloak
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Mail chest
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Plate chest
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Mail bracers
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Cloth bracers
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Leather gloves
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Leather leggings
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Cloth leggings
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Plate boots
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Leather boots
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Cloth boots
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Ring
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Tank trinket
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Achievements
Gallery
Patch changes
References
External links
Darkheart Thicket |
Val'sharah |
Scenario
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