Hey there, champion of the Horde! Are you ready to dive into the heart of the Iron Horde's war machine, face off against mighty Gronn, terrifying constructs, and the brutal Warlord Blackhand himself? Getting to Blackrock Foundry from Orgrimmar might seem like a trek across time and space, but fear not! This comprehensive, step-by-step guide will get you there in no time, ready to smash some Blackrock orc faces.
Let's begin our journey to the industrial might of Blackrock Foundry!
Journeying to the Heart of the Iron Horde: Blackrock Foundry
Blackrock Foundry is a raid instance introduced in the Warlords of Draenor expansion. It's located in the zone of Gorgrond on the continent of Draenor. To get there, your primary goal will be to reach Draenor itself. There are a few ways to accomplish this, depending on whether you've completed the Warlords of Draenor introductory questline before or not.
Step 1: Establishing Your Foothold in Draenor
First things first, have you already ventured into Draenor on this character? If you have, this step will be much quicker. If not, don't worry, we'll get you there!
Sub-heading: Option A: First-Time Travelers to Draenor (Character hasn't done WoD intro)
If your character has never stepped foot in Draenor, you'll need to start the Warlords of Draenor introductory questline. This is how you unlock access to the continent and your Garrison.
- Pick up the Quest: Head to the Warchief's Command Board in Orgrimmar. It's usually located near the main gates or in the Valley of Strength. Look for the quest "The Dark Portal." If for some reason it's not there, you can directly travel to the Blasted Lands (see Option B, step 1) and speak with Khadgar.
- Travel to the Blasted Lands: The quest will direct you to the Blasted Lands in the Eastern Kingdoms.
- The Easiest Way: In Orgrimmar's portal room (located in the Cleft of Shadow, down a ramp from the Valley of Wisdom), there should be a portal to the Blasted Lands. Take it!
- Alternatively (if no portal): You can fly from Orgrimmar to Stranglethorn Vale, then ride north through Duskwood and Deadwind Pass into the Blasted Lands. This is the slower route, but it works!
- Meet Khadgar at the Dark Portal: Once in the Blasted Lands, head to the massive, ominous Dark Portal in the center of the zone. You'll find Khadgar and other NPCs fighting Iron Horde invaders. Speak with Khadgar to begin the introductory scenario.
- Complete the Scenario: You'll be ushered through a phased scenario that leads you directly into Tanaan Jungle on Draenor. Follow the quests until you establish your Garrison in Frostfire Ridge. This is crucial as it gives you a hearthstone that can return you to Draenor at any time.
Sub-heading: Option B: Seasoned Draenor Veterans (Character has done WoD intro)
If you've already completed the Warlords of Draenor introductory questline on this character, you have several quick ways to get back to Draenor:
- The Ashran Portal: The most direct and commonly used method for Horde players is the Warspear portal (which leads to Ashran, Draenor's main PvP hub).
- Head to the Orgrimmar Portal Room (in the Cleft of Shadow, down a ramp from the Valley of Wisdom).
- Look for the portal to Warspear. It's usually on the lower level or in a separate alcove within the portal room itself.
- Garrison Hearthstone: If you have your Garrison Hearthstone, simply use it! It will teleport you directly to your Garrison in Frostfire Ridge. This is incredibly convenient for repeat visits.
- Mage Portal: A friendly Mage can open a portal directly to Warspear for you. Just ask in trade chat!
- The "Secret" Timeless Isle Method: This is a fun, slightly unconventional method that bypasses the intro entirely, even if you haven't done it on a new character (though it's less direct than the Ashran portal if you have it unlocked).
- Travel to Pandaria: Go to the Orgrimmar Portal Room and take the portal to the Jade Forest in Pandaria.
- Fly to Timeless Isle: Once in Jade Forest, fly east to the Timeless Isle.
- Find the Underwater Cave: At the southeastern corner of the Timeless Isle (near the frog area, around coordinates 70, 77), dive into the water. You'll find an underwater cave with a campfire and chairs inside.
- Teleport to Gorgrond: Sit on one of the chairs, then click the campfire. Voila! You'll be instantly transported to a mirrored campfire spot in Gorgrond, Draenor. This is a great shortcut for alts who don't want to do the intro!
Step 2: Navigating to Gorgrond
Once you're on Draenor, you need to make your way to Gorgrond.
Sub-heading: From Warspear (Ashran)
If you used the Ashran portal:
- Fly or Ride to Gorgrond: From Warspear, you'll need to travel north. If you have Draenor Flying unlocked (a valuable investment!), simply fly north.
- No Flying? No Problem! If you don't have Draenor flying, you'll need to ride your ground mount. Follow the main road north out of Warspear and into Gorgrond. It's a relatively straightforward ride.
Sub-heading: From Frostfire Ridge (Garrison Hearthstone)
If you used your Garrison Hearthstone:
- Fly or Ride to Gorgrond: From your Garrison in Frostfire Ridge, you'll simply need to travel east into Gorgrond. Again, flying is fastest, but a ground mount will get you there.
Sub-heading: From the Timeless Isle Secret Spot
If you used the Timeless Isle trick:
- You're Already There! Congratulations, you've landed directly in Gorgrond! Now you just need to find the raid entrance within the zone.
Step 3: Locating Blackrock Foundry's Entrance
Now that you're in Gorgrond, the final leg of your journey is to find the raid entrance.
- Head to Northern Gorgrond: Blackrock Foundry is situated in the northern part of Gorgrond, slightly east of an area called "The Pit."
- Target Coordinates 51.4, 28.7: The entrance to Blackrock Foundry is a massive, imposing industrial gate built into the mountainside. You can find it around coordinates 51.4, 28.7 on your Gorgrond map.
- Closest Flight Path: The closest flight path to the raid is Arcanist Windlebop, which is a neutral flight point between Everbloom Wilds and Highpass. If you've unlocked it, it's a great way to get close.
- Look for the Massive Gate: As you approach the coordinates, you won't miss it. The entrance is a giant, menacing steel structure, indicative of the industrial might within.
- Enter the Instance: Walk through the gate and you'll find the Raid Portal allowing you to enter Blackrock Foundry. Select your desired difficulty (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic, or Mythic).
Congratulations, you've made it! Now you're ready to face the challenges of Blackrock Foundry and claim your loot, transmogs, or even the coveted Ironhoof Destroyer mount from Mythic Blackhand! Good luck, champion!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are 10 common "How to" questions related to getting to Blackrock Foundry, with quick answers:
How to get to Draenor quickly from Orgrimmar?
The quickest way for most players is to use the portal to Warspear (Ashran) located in the Orgrimmar Portal Room. If you have your Garrison Hearthstone, that's even faster!
How to start the Warlords of Draenor questline?
Pick up the quest "The Dark Portal" from the Warchief's Command Board in Orgrimmar, or travel directly to the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands and speak with Khadgar.
How to get a Garrison Hearthstone?
You obtain the Garrison Hearthstone during the initial Warlords of Draenor questline when you first establish your Garrison in Frostfire Ridge.
How to unlock Draenor flying?
Draenor flying is unlocked via the "Draenor Pathfinder" achievement, which requires completing various exploration, questing, and reputation goals within Draenor.
How to find the Orgrimmar Portal Room?
The Orgrimmar Portal Room is located in the Cleft of Shadow, which is accessed by going down a ramp from the Valley of Wisdom (the central ring of Orgrimmar where the bank and auction house are).
How to use the Timeless Isle secret portal to Draenor?
Travel to the Timeless Isle in Pandaria (east of Jade Forest), find the underwater cave at the SE corner (around 70, 77), sit on a chair, and click the campfire to be teleported to Gorgrond.
How to tell if I've done the Draenor intro questline?
If you have a Garrison Hearthstone in your bags, you've completed the intro. Also, if you can use the Warspear portal in Orgrimmar, you've likely done it.
How to get back to Orgrimmar from Draenor?
Use your regular Hearthstone, or take the portal from Warspear (Ashran) back to Orgrimmar.
How to enter Blackrock Foundry raid?
Once you reach the massive gate at coordinates 51.4, 28.7 in northern Gorgrond, simply walk through it and interact with the raid portal inside.
How to solo Blackrock Foundry?
Most modern high-level characters (level 60+) can easily solo Blackrock Foundry on Normal, Heroic, and often Mythic difficulties for transmog and mounts. Just enter and defeat the bosses!
