Dungeon · Level 35-40
The Drowned City
An ancient troll city that has risen from the ocean off the coast of Stranglethorn Vale, now occupied by hostile Gurubashi trolls and naga. It offers a mix of underwater approach, coastal ruins, and tropical combat for levels 35–40.
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Why go
The dungeon features a unique environment combining ancient troll architecture with a crashed pirate vessel and naga activity. It provides relevant blue-quality gear for the mid-leveling bracket and ties into Stranglethorn's lore regarding lost Gurubashi history.
Before you leave
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Quests to pick up first
- The Vile Reef: from Kin'weelay at Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale
- The Gurubashi Legends of Old: from Kin'weelay at Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale
- Locating the Lost City: from Kin'weelay at Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale
- The Drowned City: from Kin'weelay at Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale
- Ancient Gurubashi Idol: from Mazu'kon in Mulgore
- Enemies in the Water: from unconfirmed giver defending against Bloodscalp trolls (likely Grom’gol Base Camp)
- The Only Good Brinescale…: from Enemies in the Water giver
Prepare
Everyone
- Bring hide and charcoal for tablet rubbings if doing The Drowned City quest.
- Be prepared for naga guards at the entrance portal in the Sunken Hollow.
Tanks
- Watch for positioning challenges in ruins, water, and wreckage.
- Avoid moving enemies unnecessarily due to narrow pathways.
Healers
- Prepare for potential spellcasting from trolls and naga; interrupts may be needed.
Damage
- Bring crowd control (Polymorph, Sap, Roots) for difficult packs.
- Be ready to interrupt dangerous troll and naga spells.
Bosses
- Zul'AlaiDatamined
- Var'TakaDatamined
- Zin'akaDatamined
- Captain DreadriseDatamined
Something to discover · a light spoiler
The city is believed to be the lost Gurubashi capital of I’lalai; look for four tablets inside that reveal its history.
Sources (9)
This page changed Oct 31, 2026. Checked against sources Oct 31, 2026.