World of Warcraft is vast, and navigating its many continents and timelines can be a bit of a maze! If you're looking to delve into the fiery depths of Blackrock Foundry from the bustling streets of Valdrakken, you're in for a journey across time and space. But fear not, adventurer! This comprehensive guide will get you there step-by-step, ensuring you're ready to face the Iron Horde.
Ready to Face the Fury of the Foundry? Let's Get Started!
Alright, champion! So, you're in Valdrakken, enjoying the Dragon Isles, but the whispers of legendary loot and the challenge of a classic raid are calling your name. Blackrock Foundry is an iconic raid from the Warlords of Draenor expansion, and getting there from Dragonflight's capital isn't as straightforward as just flying. It involves a bit of portal hopping and travel. Don't worry, we'll break it down so you can be smashing through Iron Horde baddies in no time!
Step 1: Understanding Your Destination – Draenor
First things first, let's understand where Blackrock Foundry actually is. It's not on Azeroth; it's in a different timeline, specifically Draenor, the homeworld of the Orcs before it became Outland. This means we can't just fly there from Valdrakken. We need to use portals!
- Blackrock Foundry Location: Northern Gorgrond, Draenor.
- Exact Coordinates (for your map addons): Approximately 51.4, 28.7 in Gorgrond.
Step 2: The Portal to Draenor – From Valdrakken to the Faction Capital
Your primary goal from Valdrakken is to reach your faction's capital city in Azeroth (Orgrimmar for Horde, Stormwind for Alliance), as these cities house the portals to Draenor.
Sub-heading 2.1: Getting from Valdrakken to Orgrimmar (Horde)
- Find the Portal Room: In Valdrakken, head to the Obsidian Enclave. This is where the main portal hub for Horde players is located.
- Locate the Orgrimmar Portal: Within the Obsidian Enclave, you'll find a portal specifically for Orgrimmar. Step through it!
Sub-heading 2.2: Getting from Valdrakken to Stormwind (Alliance)
- Find the Portal Room: For Alliance, you'll want to go to the Wizard's Sanctum in the Mage Quarter of Stormwind.
- Locate the Stormwind Portal: In the Wizard's Sanctum, find the portal that leads back to Stormwind City.
Alternatively, if you're a Mage, you can simply use your "Teleport: Orgrimmar" or "Teleport: Stormwind" spell, which is even faster!
Step 3: Traveling from Your Capital to Draenor
Now that you're in your faction's main hub, the next leg of our journey is to get to Draenor. This also involves a specific portal.
Sub-heading 3.1: Horde Travel to Draenor
- Locate the "Old" Portal Room: In Orgrimmar, the main portal room (where the Valdrakken portal is) also has an "older" section. As you approach the main portal room, look for a doorway on the left-hand side before you fully enter.
- Descend the Stairs: Go down these stairs. This will lead you to a secondary portal room.
- Find the Ashran Portal: In this secondary room, you'll find a portal on the rightmost side that leads to Ashran (Warspear) in Draenor. Step through this portal!
Sub-heading 3.2: Alliance Travel to Draenor
- Locate the Stormwind Portal Room: In Stormwind City, head to the Wizard's Sanctum (the mage tower in the Mage Quarter).
- Find the Ashran Portal: Within the Wizard's Sanctum, there should be a portal on the left half of the room, before the Valdrakken portal, that takes you directly to Ashran (Stormshield) in Draenor. Take this portal!
Bonus Tip: If you have your Garrison Hearthstone, you can simply use that to teleport directly to your Garrison in Draenor! This is by far the fastest method if you have it. If you don't have it, you can acquire one from Provisioner Rashma (Horde) or Deedree (Alliance) in your respective garrisons, after completing the introductory Draenor questline.
Step 4: Navigating Draenor to Blackrock Foundry
Once you've arrived in Ashran (either Warspear for Horde or Stormshield for Alliance), you're officially on Draenor! Blackrock Foundry is in Gorgrond, a zone to the north.
Sub-heading 4.1: From Warspear/Stormshield to Gorgrond
- Mount Up! Summon your fastest mount. Draenor is designed for flying, so if you have Draenor Pathfinder unlocked, definitely use your flying mount for a much quicker trip. If not, a ground mount will do, but it will take longer.
- Travel North to Gorgrond:
- From Warspear (Horde), head northwest out of Ashran into Tanaan Jungle, and then continue northwest into Gorgrond.
- From Stormshield (Alliance), head northwest out of Ashran into Tanaan Jungle, and then continue northwest into Gorgrond.
- Follow the main road or simply fly directly north once you're clear of the starting zones.
Sub-heading 4.2: Locating the Blackrock Foundry Entrance in Gorgrond
- Aim for Northern Gorgrond: Once you're in Gorgrond, you'll want to make your way to the northern part of the zone.
- Look for the Industrial Gate: The Blackrock Foundry entrance is a massive industrial gate built into the mountains. It's unmistakable.
- Specific Coordinates: Head towards coordinates 51.4, 28.7. You'll likely see a meeting stone nearby, indicating you've arrived. The closest flight master is Arcanist Windlebop, located at the neutral flight point between Everbloom Wilds and Highpass, but navigating directly there by flying is usually faster if you have Pathfinder.
Step 5: Entering Blackrock Foundry
Once you're at the entrance (51.4, 28.7 in Gorgrond), simply walk through the massive gate. You'll enter the raid instance, ready to face the challenges within!
- Raid Difficulty: Blackrock Foundry can be entered on various difficulties: Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic, and Mythic. If you're soloing for transmog or mounts, Mythic difficulty is often chosen for the highest chance at rare drops like the Ironhoof Destroyer mount.
You've made it! Now go forth and conquer Blackrock Foundry, champion! May your loot be plentiful and your victories swift.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to get to Gor'grond from Valdrakken?
To get to Gor'grond from Valdrakken, first portal to your faction's capital (Orgrimmar/Stormwind) from the Obsidian Enclave/Wizard's Sanctum in Valdrakken. From your capital, take the Ashran portal (in the "old" portal room in Orgrimmar, or the main portal room in Stormwind). Once in Ashran, fly or ride northwest into Gorgrond.
How to get to Warspear from Valdrakken?
To get to Warspear from Valdrakken, you'll first need to take the portal from Valdrakken (Obsidian Enclave) to Orgrimmar. Once in Orgrimmar, head to the secondary portal room (down the stairs to the left before the main portal room) and take the portal to Ashran. You'll arrive directly in Warspear.
How to get to Stormshield from Valdrakken?
To get to Stormshield from Valdrakken, take the portal from Valdrakken (Wizard's Sanctum) to Stormwind. In Stormwind's Wizard's Sanctum, take the portal on the left side of the room to Ashran. You will arrive directly in Stormshield.
How to use the Garrison Hearthstone to get to Blackrock Foundry?
First, ensure you have your Garrison Hearthstone (found in your Toy Box). Use the Garrison Hearthstone to teleport directly to your Garrison in Draenor. From your Garrison (Frostfire Ridge for Horde, Shadowmoon Valley for Alliance), fly or ride to Gorgrond (north for Horde, northeast for Alliance) and then navigate to Blackrock Foundry's entrance at 51.4, 28.7.
How to re-obtain a lost Garrison Hearthstone?
If you've lost your Garrison Hearthstone, you can acquire a new one by traveling to your Garrison in Draenor and speaking to Provisioner Rashma (Horde) or Deedree (Alliance), your Garrison Quartermaster. They can provide a replacement.
How to solo Blackrock Foundry?
Blackrock Foundry is an older raid from Warlords of Draenor (Level 100 content). At max level in Dragonflight (Level 70), you will significantly out-gear the content and can easily solo it on all difficulties, including Mythic. No special strategies are typically required for current max-level characters.
How to find the specific entrance to Blackrock Foundry in Gorgrond?
The entrance to Blackrock Foundry is a very large, imposing industrial gate built into the northern mountains of Gorgrond. Look for coordinates 51.4, 28.7 on your map. There's also a summoning stone right outside.
How to change raid difficulty for Blackrock Foundry?
Before entering the raid, right-click on your character portrait and select "Raid Difficulty." You can choose between Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic, and Mythic. For solo farming, Mythic is usually preferred.
How to get the Ironhoof Destroyer mount from Blackrock Foundry?
The coveted Ironhoof Destroyer mount drops from the final boss of Blackrock Foundry, Blackhand, on Mythic difficulty only. You'll need to clear the entire raid on Mythic for a chance at this rare drop.
How to quickly exit Blackrock Foundry after farming?
After you've finished your run, you can either walk back out the entrance, use your regular Hearthstone, or if you're inside the instance, use the "Teleport out of Dungeon" option by right-clicking your character portrait.
