Dungeons

Fineous Darkvire

Section: Dungeons 1 min read Vanilla 1.12.1 · x5 Updated 04.08.2026

Fineous Darkvire is the Dark Iron chief architect guarding The Vault of BRD. An easy boss, valued for a caster staff.

Spire of Twilight
Spire of Twilight
Sunder Armor
Sunder Armor
Shield Slam
Shield Slam
Contents
  1. Tactics
  2. Notable loot
  3. Related

Tactics

  • Darkvire fights in melee with a shield: Shield Slam and Sunder Armor on the tank; nothing lethal with normal healing.
  • Tank him facing away from the group, melee behind; the healer keeps the tank topped.
  • Entering The Vault requires the Shadowforge Key — complete the key chain first (Franclorn Forgewright).
  • Lord Incendius for the MC attunement is nearby — take both bosses in one run.

Notable loot

ItemType
Spire of TwilightStaff (casters/healers)
Ironvine BeltLeather belt

Related

FAQ

What does Fineous Darkvire drop?

His signature item is Spire of Twilight, an intellect/spirit staff for early caster and healer builds. He also drops ~level 57–58 loot.

Where is Fineous Darkvire?

In The Vault of BRD near the treasury. Entering The Vault requires the Shadowforge Key.

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