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Getting to Blackrock Foundry in Dragonflight can feel like a bit of a journey, especially if you're not familiar with the Warlords of Draenor content. But don't worry, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every step, ensuring you reach the fiery heart of the Iron Horde's industrial might!
Are you ready to delve into the depths of Blackrock Foundry and face off against formidable foes like Blackhand himself? Then let's begin your epic journey from the bustling streets of Orgrimmar!
Step 1: Laying the Groundwork - Reaching Draenor
The first and most crucial step is to get to Draenor, the continent where Blackrock Foundry is located. There are a few ways to do this from Orgrimmar in Dragonflight.
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Sub-heading: Option A - The Portal Room (Most Common & Easiest)
- Locate the Orgrimmar Portal Room: Head to the main gate of Orgrimmar. As you enter, turn right and go down the stairs. You'll find a grand chamber filled with various portals.
- Find the Warspear Portal: Look for the portal that leads to Warspear. This is the main Horde hub in Draenor, located in Ashran.
- Step Through! Click on the Warspear portal. Voila! You'll be whisked away to the shores of Ashran.
Sub-heading: Option B - The Blasted Lands & Dark Portal (The Classic Way)
This method is a bit more involved but still perfectly viable.
- Travel to the Blasted Lands: From Orgrimmar, you can find a portal to the Blasted Lands in the Portal Room (it's often near the other Outland portals). Alternatively, you can fly there if you have the flight paths.
- Head to the Dark Portal: Once in the Blasted Lands, make your way to the massive, imposing Dark Portal.
- Initiate the Draenor Intro (if you haven't done it): If you've never completed the Warlords of Draenor introductory questline on that character, you'll need to speak to Thrall (or Khadgar, depending on faction, though for Horde it's Thrall) standing near the portal. This will trigger a short scenario that leads you into Draenor. If you have done it, you can simply walk through.
- Complete the Scenario (if necessary): This involves a brief series of quests that introduce you to Draenor and ultimately lead you to your Garrison in Frostfire Ridge. This is an important step as it unlocks your Garrison Hearthstone, which is incredibly useful for future trips!
Sub-heading: Option C - The Timeless Isle "Secret" Portal (A Niche Trick)
This method is a bit of a hidden gem and can be useful if you want to skip the Draenor intro questline.
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- Get to the Timeless Isle: The easiest way to get to Timeless Isle is usually via a portal in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms (Pandaria). From Orgrimmar, take the portal to Pandaria in the Portal Room, then fly or ride to the Timeless Isle.
- Find the Underwater Cave: On the southeastern corner of the Timeless Isle, near where some frogs are, there's an underwater cave.
- Use the Campfire: Inside the cave, you'll find a campfire with chairs. Sit on one of the chairs, and then click on the campfire. This will teleport you to an island in Gorgrond, Draenor. From there, you'll still need to travel to the Blackrock Foundry location.
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Step 2: Navigating Draenor - Reaching Gorgrond
Once you're in Draenor, your next objective is to reach Gorgrond, the zone where Blackrock Foundry is situated.
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Sub-heading: From Warspear (Ashran)
- Use a Flight Master: From Warspear, find the flight master. Gorgrond should be a readily available flight path if you've unlocked it previously. If not, you'll need to fly manually.
- Fly to Gorgrond: Select a flight point in Gorgrond, such as Arcanist Windlebop (a neutral flight point) or a Horde-specific one if you've unlocked it.
Sub-heading: From Your Garrison (Frostfire Ridge)
If you've established your Garrison in Frostfire Ridge (which you will have done if you went through the Dark Portal intro):
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- Mount Up and Fly/Ride: From your Garrison, simply mount up. Since Dragonflight has removed the Draenor flying requirement, you can fly directly from Frostfire Ridge to Gorgrond.
- Follow the Path: Head south-east from your Garrison to enter Gorgrond.
Step 3: Pinpointing Blackrock Foundry's Entrance
Now that you're in Gorgrond, it's time to locate the raid entrance itself.
- Head to Northern Gorgrond: Blackrock Foundry is located in the northern part of Gorgrond.
- Target Coordinates (51.4, 28.7): For precision, aim for these coordinates on your map (M key by default). You can often see the raid entrance icon on your map once you're close enough.
- Look for the Massive Industrial Gate: The entrance to Blackrock Foundry is a massive, imposing industrial gate built into the side of the mountains. It's hard to miss, with a distinctive fiery, metallic aesthetic. The closest flight master is Arcanist Windlebop, which can be useful for quick travel if you've discovered that flight point.
Step 4: Entering the Foundry and Conquering its Challenges
Congratulations, you've made it to Blackrock Foundry!
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- Walk Through the Portal: Simply walk into the massive gate, and you'll be prompted to enter the instance.
- Select Difficulty (if applicable): Before entering, ensure your raid difficulty is set to your desired level (Normal, Heroic, Mythic, or LFR if you're queuing). For soloing, Normal or Heroic is generally recommended for transmogs and mounts, while Mythic offers the highest challenge and exclusive rewards like the Ironhoof Destroyer mount.
- Prepare for Battle: Blackrock Foundry is a raid from the Warlords of Draenor expansion, featuring 10 bosses across four wings. Even at max level in Dragonflight, some mechanics can still be tricky if you're unfamiliar with them, especially on Mythic difficulty. Don't underestimate the power of these old bosses!
You're now ready to dismantle the Iron Horde's war machine and claim your well-deserved loot and achievements!
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackrock Foundry in Dragonflight
Here are 10 common "How to" questions related to getting to and running Blackrock Foundry:
How to unlock Draenor flying in Dragonflight?
- You no longer need to unlock Draenor flying! With Dragonflight, flying in all old-world content, including Draenor, is automatically available for characters who have learned Expert Riding.
How to quickly get back to my Draenor Garrison?
- Use your Garrison Hearthstone. This item is given to you upon completing the initial Draenor questline and establishing your Garrison. It has a separate cooldown from your regular Hearthstone.
How to change raid difficulty for Blackrock Foundry?
- Right-click on your character portrait, go to "Raid Difficulty," and select your desired difficulty (Normal, Heroic, or Mythic). For LFR, you'd typically queue through the Raid Finder tool, but at higher levels, you might need to speak to an NPC to queue for specific old LFR wings (like Seer Kazal in your Garrison if you have the tier 2 Garrison).
How to find the Orgrimmar Portal Room?
- The Portal Room in Orgrimmar is located just inside the main gate, to your right, down a set of stairs. It's a large chamber with many portals to various destinations.
How to get to Gorgrond if I don't have flight paths unlocked?
- If you don't have any flight paths in Gorgrond, you'll need to either fly manually from your Draenor landing zone (like Frostfire Ridge or Ashran) or walk. It's a significant journey on foot, so flying is highly recommended.
How to reset a raid instance like Blackrock Foundry?
- To reset an instance, first ensure you are outside of it. Then, right-click on your character portrait and select "Reset All Dungeons." This will reset all raid and dungeon instances you're currently locked to for the week (or hour, for dungeons).
How to solo Blackrock Foundry?
- At current Dragonflight levels, most classes can solo Blackrock Foundry on Normal and Heroic difficulties with relative ease. Mythic might still pose a slight challenge with certain mechanics, especially on bosses like Blast Furnace or Blackhand, which often require specific target switching or positioning.
How to get the Ironhoof Destroyer mount from Blackrock Foundry?
- The Ironhoof Destroyer mount drops from Mythic Blackhand, the final boss of Blackrock Foundry, on Mythic difficulty. It's a rare drop, so expect to run the raid multiple times!
How to skip the Draenor introductory questline?
- The most common way to skip the full Draenor intro scenario is to have a Mage portal you directly to Warspear (Ashran). You can also use the Timeless Isle "secret" portal trick mentioned in Step 1, Option C.
How to find the exit from Blackrock Foundry?
- Once you're done with the raid, you can either hearthstone out, use your Garrison Hearthstone, or simply walk back out the entrance you came in through. There's usually a "Teleport out of instance" option on your mini-map, or you can walk back to the entrance portal within the raid.
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