The Shadow Guard

The Shadow Guard Level 60 quest · Eastern Plaguelands

Repeatable
Level
60
Zone
Eastern Plaguelands
Methodology
Data Methodology

The Shadow Guard is picked up from Mataus the Wrathcaster in Eastern Plaguelands at 71.6, 48.7. To complete it: collect 10 × Insignia of the Crusade. Return to Mataus the Wrathcaster to turn it in.

Quest level
60from level 60
Faction
Both factions
Repeatable
Yes
In-game objective

Mataus the Wrathcaster at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands wants 10 Insignia of the Crusade and 30 gold.

The Shadow Guard walkthrough

Classic data

3 steps in order, numbered on the map. Select a step to find it, and tick it off when it is done.

0 of 3 steps done
  1. Pick up

    Pick up the quest from Mataus the Wrathcaster.

    Eastern Plaguelands71.6, 48.7

  2. 2
    Collect

    Collect 10 × Insignia of the Crusade.

  3. Turn in

    Turn in the quest to Mataus the Wrathcaster.

    Eastern Plaguelands71.6, 48.7

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You receive Shadow Guard.

You will receive

Reputation
+100Argent Dawn
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Requirements

Classic data

You can pick it up from level 60. It requires Honored standing with Argent Dawn.

Required level
60
Reputation
Argent DawnHonored
Money required
30
Repeatable
Can be handed in again

Getting there

Game data
  • Alliance: the nearest flight master is Light's Hope Chapel (71.7, 49.6).
  • Horde: the nearest flight master is Light's Hope Chapel (70.4, 47.6).

Quest text

What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.

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Description

A creation of genius! Much like the Ice Guard, the Shadow Guard employs a thin sheen of protective magic that covers certain pieces of equipment. And like the Ice Guard, the Shadow Guard is going to cost you a good amount of money.

<Mataus holds his hand out and rubs his fingers together.>

Interested?

In progress

<Mataus yawns.>

Be gone, insect, lest you have something for me.

Completion

<Mataus stuffs the gold into his robe.>

What are you still standing around for, your race? Our business is done.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this

The Shadow Guard is picked up from Mataus the Wrathcaster in Eastern Plaguelands at 71.6, 48.7. It is a level 60 quest. To complete it: collect 10 × Insignia of the Crusade. Return to Mataus the Wrathcaster to turn it in. You can pick it up from level 60. It requires Honored standing with Argent Dawn. You receive Shadow Guard. Reputation: +100 Argent Dawn. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.

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The Shadow Guard FAQ

Where does The Shadow Guard start?

The Shadow Guard is picked up from Mataus the Wrathcaster in Eastern Plaguelands at 71.6, 48.7. Waypoint: /way 71.6 48.7. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)

Where do I turn in The Shadow Guard?

Turn it in to Mataus the Wrathcaster in Eastern Plaguelands at 71.6, 48.7.

What are the rewards for The Shadow Guard?

You receive Shadow Guard. Reputation: +100 Argent Dawn.

What do I need before I can start The Shadow Guard?

You can pick it up from level 60. It requires Honored standing with Argent Dawn.

Can I do The Shadow Guard solo?

Yes. The Shadow Guard is an ordinary level 60 quest, made to be completed alone at that level.