
Ironband's Excavation Level 18 quest · Loch Modan
- Level
- 18
- Zone
- Loch Modan
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Ironband's Excavation is picked up from Jern Hornhelm in Loch Modan at 37.2, 47.4. There is nothing to kill or collect: pick it up and hand it in. Turn it in to Magmar Fellhew in Loch Modan at 64.9, 66.7.
- Quest level
- 18from level 13
- Faction
- Alliance
- Experience
- 340
- Reputation
- +25 Ironforge
- Zone
- Loch Modan
In-game objectiveSpeak with Explorer Fellhew.
Ironband's Excavation walkthrough
Classic dataNothing to kill or collect: pick the quest up and hand it in.

Quest chain
Classic dataIronband's Excavation is step 1 of 2 in a chain of 2 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 2 complete
- Ironband's Excavation
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Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 13. Only Alliance characters can take it.
- Required level
- 13
- Faction
- Alliance
Getting there
Game data- Alliance: the nearest flight master is Thelsamar (33.9, 50.8).
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
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Description
Prospector Ironband is heading an excavation of ancient ruins east of the lake. His progress has been slow lately, especially considering all the supplies we've sent him.
Ironband's a stout, honest dwarf who values results, which has me worried that forces are at work against him.
Go to Ironband's Excavation and speak with Magmar Fellhew. He manages the details of the site and will know why there's a slowdown.
To get to the excavation site, go around the southern tip of the lake, then head east.
Completion
Jern wants to know what the slowdown is, eh?
Ironband is putting together his latest progress report with details, but I can tell you this:
It's the Troggs!!
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Ironband's Excavation is picked up from Jern Hornhelm in Loch Modan at 37.2, 47.4. It is a level 18 quest. There is nothing to kill or collect: pick it up and hand it in. Turn it in to Magmar Fellhew in Loch Modan at 64.9, 66.7. You can pick it up from level 13. Only Alliance characters can take it. It pays 340 XP. Reputation: +25 Ironforge. It is step 1 of 2 in a chain of 2 quests. It leads on to Gathering Idols. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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Ironband's Excavation FAQ
Where does Ironband's Excavation start?
Ironband's Excavation is picked up from Jern Hornhelm in Loch Modan at 37.2, 47.4. Waypoint: /way 37.2 47.4. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in Ironband's Excavation?
Turn it in to Magmar Fellhew in Loch Modan at 64.9, 66.7. Waypoint: /way 64.9 66.7.
What are the rewards for Ironband's Excavation?
It pays 340 XP. Reputation: +25 Ironforge. At the level cap the experience is paid as 2s 10c instead.
What comes after Ironband's Excavation?
It leads on to Gathering Idols.
What do I need before I can start Ironband's Excavation?
You can pick it up from level 13. Only Alliance characters can take it.
Can I do Ironband's Excavation solo?
Yes. Ironband's Excavation is an ordinary level 18 quest, made to be completed alone at that level.
