Nefarius's Corruption Level 60 quest · Blackwing Lair · Raid
- Level
- 60
- Instance
- Blackwing Lair
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Nefarius's Corruption is picked up from Vaelastrasz the Corrupt inside Blackwing Lair. To complete it: collect Red Scepter Shard. Turn it in to Anachronos in Tanaris at 65.2, 50.
- Quest level
- 60from level 60
- Faction
- Both factions
- Type
- Raid
- Experience
- 9,950
- Reputation
- +200 Brood of Nozdormu
- Instance
- Blackwing Lair
In-game objectiveSlay Nefarian and recover the Red Scepter Shard. Return the Red Scepter Shard to Anachronos at the Caverns of Time in Tanaris. You have 5 hours to complete this task.
Nefarius's Corruption walkthrough
Classic data3 steps in order, numbered on the map. Select a step to find it, and tick it off when it is done.
- 1
- 2◆Collect
Collect
Red Scepter Shard.
Quest chain
Classic dataNefarius's Corruption is step 8 of 10 in a chain of 30 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 30 complete
- The Wrath of Neptulon
- Nefarius's Corruption
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Rewards
Classic dataYou choose one reward from Onyx Embedded Leggings and Amulet of Shadow Shielding.
Choose one of
Onyx Embedded LeggingsLegs · Mail
Amulet of Shadow ShieldingNeck · Miscellaneous
- Experience
- 9,950
- Money at max level
- 597
- Reputation
- +200Brood of Nozdormu
Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 60. The Charge of the Dragonflights has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 60
- Previous quest
- The Charge of the Dragonflights
Getting there
Classic data- Blackwing Lair is entered from Searing Gorge or Burning Steppes.
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
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Description
Champion, is it you? A thousand years it has been since I was entrusted the shard and it is at my darkest hour that one should rise to relieve me of it... But what would tragedy be without cruelty?
<Vaelastrasz coughs weakly.>
Ne... Nefarius now holds the scepter shard.
Time is of the essence. Nefarius plans to destroy the shard. You must hurry!
In progress
Another of our heroes lost to the spawn of Deathwing. We will be cursed with this suffering forever...
Completion
Vaelastrasz's soul is at ease, champion. The Aspects all watch your progress with great interest. Know that you have powerful allies.
I was commanded to grant you something to aid you in this struggle. Use it well...
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Nefarius's Corruption is picked up from Vaelastrasz the Corrupt inside Blackwing Lair. It is a level 60 quest. To complete it: collect Red Scepter Shard. Turn it in to Anachronos in Tanaris at 65.2, 50. You can pick it up from level 60. The Charge of the Dragonflights has to be completed first. You choose one reward from Onyx Embedded Leggings and Amulet of Shadow Shielding. It pays 9,950 XP. Reputation: +200 Brood of Nozdormu. It is step 8 of 10 in a chain of 30 quests. It leads on to The Might of Kalimdor. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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Nefarius's Corruption FAQ
Where does Nefarius's Corruption start?
Nefarius's Corruption is picked up from Vaelastrasz the Corrupt inside Blackwing Lair. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in Nefarius's Corruption?
Turn it in to Anachronos in Tanaris at 65.2, 50. Waypoint: /way 65.2 50.0.
What are the rewards for Nefarius's Corruption?
You choose one reward from Onyx Embedded Leggings and Amulet of Shadow Shielding. It pays 9,950 XP. Reputation: +200 Brood of Nozdormu. At the level cap the experience is paid as 5g 97s instead.
What comes after Nefarius's Corruption?
It leads on to The Might of Kalimdor.
What do I need before I can start Nefarius's Corruption?
You can pick it up from level 60. The Charge of the Dragonflights has to be completed first.
Can I do Nefarius's Corruption solo?
No. Nefarius's Corruption is a raid quest for Blackwing Lair: it is completed with a raid group.