Return of the Ring Horde · Level 34 quest · Gnomeregan · Dungeon
- Level
- 34
- Instance
- Gnomeregan
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Return of the Ring is picked up from The Sparklematic 5200 inside Gnomeregan. You carry Brilliant Gold Ring from the giver to the turn-in: there is nothing to kill or collect. Turn it in to Nogg in Orgrimmar at 76, 25.4.
- Quest level
- 34from level 28
- Faction
- Horde
- Type
- Dungeon
- Experience
- 2,700
- Instance
- Gnomeregan
In-game objectiveYou may either keep the ring, or you may find the person responsible for the imprint and engravings on the inside of the band.
Return of the Ring walkthrough
Classic dataNothing to kill or collect: pick the quest up and hand it in.
- 1!Pick up
Pick up the quest at The Sparklematic 5200.
You are handed
Brilliant Gold Ring to take with you.⌖Inside Gnomeregan
Quest chain
Classic dataReturn of the Ring is step 2 of 3 in a chain of 3 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 3 complete
- Return of the Ring
Know what to do next at every level
The Leveling Coach shows your next steps for your level: abilities to train, zones and dungeons in range, talent points to spend and profession steps, in an in-game Companion beside the game. A profession leveling planner adds a shopping list of what you need.
- Abilities to train at your level
- Zones and dungeons in range
- Profession leveling with a shopping list
Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 28. Grime-Encrusted Ring has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 28
- Faction
- Horde
- Previous quest
- Grime-Encrusted Ring
- Given with the quest
- Brilliant Gold Ring
Getting there
Classic data- Gnomeregan is entered from Dun Morogh.
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
SpoilerRead the quest text
Description
Opening the box produced by the Sparklematic 5200 reveals a shiny ring! Donning the ring, you feel magic power surge through your body.
Inside the band is a small but nonetheless discernable imprint of the seal of Orgrimmar. Engraved letters are next to it, but only the first three stand out even after cleaning: "NOG..."
This may signify either the initials of the previous owner, or perhaps the initials of the ring's crafter. Keep the ring... or find "NOG" - decisions, decisions...
In progress
You'd think that we would find a way on our own to outdo those filthy little gnomes. I would even wager that they stole that rig from us to begin with! Bah, those greasy, grimy... erm, yes? You need something?
Completion
A ring from Gnomeregan? Let's see... not mine, but interesting.
The Gnomeregan thing - couldn't have happened to a nicer bunch of numbskulls. For years they're a joke, and now almost overnight they're making better rigs than us?
Dark Iron dwarves had the ring? That's even more interesting! You know, maybe the gnomes stole their crazy golem plans and modified them. Those Dark Irons, they'd definitely want some major payback. It's certainly worth investigating.
You know, about that ring...
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Return of the Ring is picked up from The Sparklematic 5200 inside Gnomeregan. It is a level 34 quest. You carry Brilliant Gold Ring from the giver to the turn-in: there is nothing to kill or collect. Turn it in to Nogg in Orgrimmar at 76, 25.4. You can pick it up from level 28. Grime-Encrusted Ring has to be completed first. Only Horde characters can take it. It pays 2,700 XP. It is step 2 of 3 in a chain of 3 quests. It leads on to Nogg's Ring Redo. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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Return of the Ring FAQ
Where does Return of the Ring start?
Return of the Ring is picked up from The Sparklematic 5200 inside Gnomeregan. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in Return of the Ring?
Turn it in to Nogg in Orgrimmar at 76, 25.4. Waypoint: /way 76.0 25.4.
What are the rewards for Return of the Ring?
It pays 2,700 XP. At the level cap the experience is paid as 16s 20c instead.
What comes after Return of the Ring?
It leads on to Nogg's Ring Redo.
What do I need before I can start Return of the Ring?
You can pick it up from level 28. Grime-Encrusted Ring has to be completed first. Only Horde characters can take it.
Can I do Return of the Ring solo?
No. Return of the Ring is a dungeon quest for Gnomeregan: you need a party to clear it.