
The Bearer of Bad News Level 59 quest · Blackrock Depths · Dungeon
- Level
- 59
- Instance
- Blackrock Depths
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
The Bearer of Bad News is picked up from Kharan Mighthammer inside Blackrock Depths. There is nothing to kill or collect: pick it up and hand it in. Turn it in to King Magni Bronzebeard in Ironforge at 39.1, 56.2.
- Quest level
- 59from level 50
- Faction
- Both factions
- Type
- Dungeon
- Experience
- 6,400
- Instance
- Blackrock Depths
In-game objectiveReturn to Ironforge and deliver the bad news to King Magni Bronzebeard.
The Bearer of Bad News walkthrough
Classic dataNothing to kill or collect: pick the quest up and hand it in.
- 1

Quest chain
Classic dataThe Bearer of Bad News is step 5 of 7 in a chain of 7 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 7 complete
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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 50. Kharan's Tale has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 50
- Previous quest
- Kharan's Tale
Getting there
Classic data- Blackrock Depths is entered from Searing Gorge or Burning Steppes.
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
SpoilerRead the quest text
Description
You must take this information back to King Magni, your name. He will know what to do!
Completion
<King Magni slams his fist down in anger.>
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
The Bearer of Bad News is picked up from Kharan Mighthammer inside Blackrock Depths. It is a level 59 quest. There is nothing to kill or collect: pick it up and hand it in. Turn it in to King Magni Bronzebeard in Ironforge at 39.1, 56.2. You can pick it up from level 50. Kharan's Tale has to be completed first. It pays 6,400 XP. It is step 5 of 7 in a chain of 7 quests. It leads on to The Fate of the Kingdom. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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The Bearer of Bad News FAQ
Where does The Bearer of Bad News start?
The Bearer of Bad News is picked up from Kharan Mighthammer inside Blackrock Depths. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in The Bearer of Bad News?
Turn it in to King Magni Bronzebeard in Ironforge at 39.1, 56.2. Waypoint: /way 39.1 56.2.
What are the rewards for The Bearer of Bad News?
It pays 6,400 XP. At the level cap the experience is paid as 3g 84s instead.
What comes after The Bearer of Bad News?
It leads on to The Fate of the Kingdom.
What do I need before I can start The Bearer of Bad News?
You can pick it up from level 50. Kharan's Tale has to be completed first.
Can I do The Bearer of Bad News solo?
No. The Bearer of Bad News is a dungeon quest for Blackrock Depths: you need a party to clear it.
