
Nathanos' Ruse Level 60 quest · Eastern Plaguelands · Group
- Level
- 60
- Zone
- Eastern Plaguelands
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Nathanos' Ruse is picked up from Nathanos Blightcaller in Eastern Plaguelands at 22.2, 63.5. To complete it: collect The Grand Crusader's Command. Turn it in to Crusader Lord Valdelmar in Eastern Plaguelands at 75.2, 71.2.
- Quest level
- 60from level 56
- Faction
- Horde
- Type
- Group
- Experience
- 6,600
In-game objectiveTravel to Tyr's Hand, southeast of the Marris Stead. Once there, take a bite of the Rotten Apple. While under the guise of the Scarlet Crusade, deliver the Grand Crusader's Command to Crusader Lord Valdelmar.
Nathanos' Ruse walkthrough
Classic data3 steps in order, numbered on the map. Select a step to find it, and tick it off when it is done.
- !Pick up
Pick up the quest from Nathanos Blightcaller.
You are handed
Nathanos' Chest to take with you.⌖Eastern Plaguelands22.2, 63.5
- 2◆Collect
Collect
The Grand Crusader's Command.- Found inside
Nathanos' Chest
- Found inside

Quest chain
Classic dataNathanos' Ruse is step 3 of 5 in a chain of 5 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 5 complete
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Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 56. The Crimson Courier has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 56
- Faction
- Horde
- Previous quest
- The Crimson Courier
- Given with the quest
Nathanos' Chest
Getting there
Game data- Horde: the nearest flight master is Light's Hope Chapel (70.4, 47.6).
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
SpoilerRead the quest text
Description
I have made some adjustments to this command. Should our little ruse work, they will expose the Scarlet Oracle and we shall strike!
Now pay attention, your class. You are to deliver this command to the Crusader Lord, Valdelmar.
How? You are going to hand it to him, imbecile.
Take the command and this rotten apple to Tyr's Hand. When you cross into the city, eat the apple. You will transform into something more... palatable to the humans. Take the command and hand it to the Crusader Lord, Valdelmar.
In progress
This is unacceptable, soldier!
Completion
Where have you been? We had thought the Scourge had captured you.
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Nathanos' Ruse is picked up from Nathanos Blightcaller in Eastern Plaguelands at 22.2, 63.5. It is a level 60 quest. To complete it: collect The Grand Crusader's Command. Turn it in to Crusader Lord Valdelmar in Eastern Plaguelands at 75.2, 71.2. You can pick it up from level 56. The Crimson Courier has to be completed first. Only Horde characters can take it. It pays 6,600 XP. It is step 3 of 5 in a chain of 5 quests. It leads on to Return to Nathanos. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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Nathanos' Ruse FAQ
Where does Nathanos' Ruse start?
Nathanos' Ruse is picked up from Nathanos Blightcaller in Eastern Plaguelands at 22.2, 63.5. Waypoint: /way 22.2 63.5. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in Nathanos' Ruse?
Turn it in to Crusader Lord Valdelmar in Eastern Plaguelands at 75.2, 71.2. Waypoint: /way 75.2 71.2.
Where do I find The Grand Crusader's Command?
The Grand Crusader's Command comes from Nathanos' Chest.
What are the rewards for Nathanos' Ruse?
It pays 6,600 XP. At the level cap the experience is paid as 3g 96s instead.
What comes after Nathanos' Ruse?
It leads on to Return to Nathanos.
What do I need before I can start Nathanos' Ruse?
You can pick it up from level 56. The Crimson Courier has to be completed first. Only Horde characters can take it.
