
The Truth Comes Crashing Down Level 60 quest · Stratholme · Dungeon
- Level
- 60
- Instance
- Stratholme
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
The Truth Comes Crashing Down starts from the item Head of Balnazzar. You carry Head of Balnazzar from the giver to the turn-in: there is nothing to kill or collect. Turn it in to Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff in Eastern Plaguelands at 71.6, 50.1.
- Quest level
- 60from level 55
- Faction
- Both factions
- Type
- Dungeon
- Experience
- 8,300
- Reputation
- +150 Argent Dawn
- Instance
- Stratholme
In-game objectiveTake the Head of Balnazzar to Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff in the Eastern Plaguelands.
The Truth Comes Crashing Down walkthrough
Classic dataNothing to kill or collect: pick the quest up and hand it in.
- 1!Pick up
Use
Head of Balnazzar to start the quest.Head of Balnazzar drops from Grand Crusader Dathrohan in Stratholme (100% drop chance).

Quest chain
Classic dataThe Truth Comes Crashing Down is step 2 of 5 in a chain of 5 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 5 complete
- The Truth Comes Crashing Down
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Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 55. The Archivist has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 55
- Previous quest
- The Archivist
- Given with the quest
Head of Balnazzar
Getting there
Classic data- Stratholme is entered from Eastern Plaguelands.
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
SpoilerRead the quest text
Description
You try and gather your thoughts as the dust settles across the chamber. You go over the events that just transpired and still cannot comprehend the gravity of the situation.
The Grand Crusader of the Scarlet Crusade a demon? And not just any demon but brother to Varimathras, arch lord of the Undercity?
You carefully stow the severed head of the dreadlord into your pack. Surely, none would believe the tale you would tell without proof.
Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff must be told at once!
In progress
What have you got there, your name?
Completion
What will this mean to the Crusade? Could it be possible that they have been under the control of this demon? Unwittingly serving as the pawns to a greater evil?
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
The Truth Comes Crashing Down starts from the item Head of Balnazzar. It is a level 60 quest. You carry Head of Balnazzar from the giver to the turn-in: there is nothing to kill or collect. Turn it in to Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff in Eastern Plaguelands at 71.6, 50.1. You can pick it up from level 55. The Archivist has to be completed first. It pays 8,300 XP. Reputation: +150 Argent Dawn. It is step 2 of 5 in a chain of 5 quests. It leads on to Above and Beyond. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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The Truth Comes Crashing Down FAQ
Where does The Truth Comes Crashing Down start?
The Truth Comes Crashing Down starts from the item Head of Balnazzar. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in The Truth Comes Crashing Down?
Turn it in to Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff in Eastern Plaguelands at 71.6, 50.1. Waypoint: /way 71.6 50.1.
What are the rewards for The Truth Comes Crashing Down?
It pays 8,300 XP. Reputation: +150 Argent Dawn. At the level cap the experience is paid as 4g 98s instead.
What comes after The Truth Comes Crashing Down?
It leads on to Above and Beyond.
What do I need before I can start The Truth Comes Crashing Down?
You can pick it up from level 55. The Archivist has to be completed first.
Can I do The Truth Comes Crashing Down solo?
No. The Truth Comes Crashing Down is a dungeon quest for Stratholme: you need a party to clear it.
