
Precarious Predicament Level 58 quest · Blackrock Depths · Dungeon
- Level
- 58
- Instance
- Blackrock Depths
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Precarious Predicament is picked up from Grark Lorkrub in Burning Steppes at 40.2, 34.2. To complete it: collect Thorium Shackles. Turn it in to Lexlort in Badlands at 5.9, 47.6.
- Quest level
- 58from level 52
- Faction
- Horde
- Type
- Dungeon
- Experience
- 7,750
- Money
- 265
- Reputation
- +150 Orgrimmar
In-game objectiveEscort your prisoner, Grark Lorkrub, through Burning Steppes and through Blackrock Mountain to the Searing Gorge.
You recall Lexlort mentioning that he would have his men waiting on the other side to take Grark into custody.
You will also be required to hand over your Thorium Shackles to Lexlort.
Precarious Predicament walkthrough
Classic data3 steps across 2 zones, numbered on the maps. Select a step to find it, and tick it off when it is done.
- 2◆Collect
Collect
Thorium Shackles.


Quest chain
Classic dataPrecarious Predicament is step 4 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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Rewards
Classic dataIt pays 7,750 XP and 2g 65s.
- Experience
- 7,750
- Money
- 265
- Money at max level
- 465
- Reputation
- +150Orgrimmar
Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 52. Grark Lorkrub has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 52
- Faction
- Horde
- Previous quest
- Grark Lorkrub
Getting there
Game data- Horde: the nearest flight master is Flame Crest (65.6, 24.2).
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
SpoilerRead the quest text
Description
Do you truly believe that you will make it to your rendezvous point with me in custody? You actually expected to break into a heavily fortified Blackrock fortress to capture a prized asset of theirs without alerting anyone or anything to your presence?
You will be destroyed!
In progress
I will take this traitorous filth, your name.
Completion
Your heroics will not go unrecognized, your name. You have earned this tribute. The Warlord will speak with you now in regards to the final mission.
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Precarious Predicament is picked up from Grark Lorkrub in Burning Steppes at 40.2, 34.2. It is a level 58 quest. To complete it: collect Thorium Shackles. Turn it in to Lexlort in Badlands at 5.9, 47.6. You can pick it up from level 52. Grark Lorkrub has to be completed first. Only Horde characters can take it. It pays 7,750 XP and 2g 65s. Reputation: +150 Orgrimmar. It is step 4 of 5 in a chain of 5 quests. It leads on to Operation: Death to Angerforge. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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Precarious Predicament FAQ
Where does Precarious Predicament start?
Precarious Predicament is picked up from Grark Lorkrub in Burning Steppes at 40.2, 34.2. Waypoint: /way 40.2 34.2. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in Precarious Predicament?
Turn it in to Lexlort in Badlands at 5.9, 47.6. Waypoint: /way 5.9 47.6.
What are the rewards for Precarious Predicament?
It pays 7,750 XP and 2g 65s. Reputation: +150 Orgrimmar. At the level cap the experience is paid as 4g 65s instead.
What comes after Precarious Predicament?
It leads on to Operation: Death to Angerforge.
What do I need before I can start Precarious Predicament?
You can pick it up from level 52. Grark Lorkrub has to be completed first. Only Horde characters can take it.
Can I do Precarious Predicament solo?
No. Precarious Predicament is a dungeon quest for Blackrock Depths: you need a party to clear it.
