
The Molten Core Level 60 quest · Azshara · Raid
- Level
- 60
- Zone
- Azshara
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
The Molten Core is picked up from Duke Hydraxis in Azshara at 79.2, 73.6. To complete it: kill Molten Giant, kill Firelord, kill Ancient Core Hound, and kill Lava Surger. Return to Duke Hydraxis to turn it in.
In-game objectiveKill 1 Fire Lord, 1 Molten Giant, 1 Ancient Core Hound and 1 Lava Surger, then return to Duke Hydraxis in Azshara.
The Molten Core walkthrough
Classic data6 steps in order, numbered on the map. Select a step to find it, and tick it off when it is done.
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Quest chain
Classic dataThe Molten Core is step 3 of 6 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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Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 55. Eye of the Emberseer has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 55
- Previous quest
- Eye of the Emberseer
Getting there
Game data- Alliance: the nearest flight master is Talrendis Point (11.9, 77.5).
- Horde: the nearest flight master is Valormok (22, 49.7).
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
SpoilerRead the quest text
Description
your name, perhaps it is time to give you a real test. Are you ready?
At the bottom of Blackrock Depths is a passage to the Molten Core. This is a stronghold of our enemy, held by the most powerful servants of fire on this world.
Go to the Molten Core, your name. Show me you have the strength and the will to defeat what you find there.
And if you have allies among your people, then rally them. Nothing short of an army can hope to enter the Molten Core and live.
In progress
Your success in the Molten Core awaits, your name.
Completion
You have done what most of your kind would think impossible. You have faced the beings of the Molten Core, and triumphed!
For so small a creature, you have displayed great resource.
Some day, perhaps we might strike a true allegiance between your kind and the Waterlords.
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
The Molten Core is picked up from Duke Hydraxis in Azshara at 79.2, 73.6. It is a level 60 quest. To complete it: kill Molten Giant, kill Firelord, kill Ancient Core Hound, and kill Lava Surger. Return to Duke Hydraxis to turn it in. You can pick it up from level 55. Eye of the Emberseer has to be completed first. It pays 9,950 XP. It is step 3 of 6 in a chain of 7 quests. It leads on to Agent of Hydraxis. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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The Molten Core FAQ
Where does The Molten Core start?
The Molten Core is picked up from Duke Hydraxis in Azshara at 79.2, 73.6. Waypoint: /way 79.2 73.6. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in The Molten Core?
Turn it in to Duke Hydraxis in Azshara at 79.2, 73.6.
Where do I find Molten Giant?
Molten Giant is inside Molten Core.
What are the rewards for The Molten Core?
It pays 9,950 XP. At the level cap the experience is paid as 5g 97s instead.
What comes after The Molten Core?
It leads on to Agent of Hydraxis.
What do I need before I can start The Molten Core?
You can pick it up from level 55. Eye of the Emberseer has to be completed first.
