Dire Maul (DM) WoW Classic Guide — Tribute Run & BiS Loot | WoWx5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruDire Maul (DM) is a Feralas dungeon with three wings. On WoW Classic X5 (1.12.1, x5 rates) it's a source of the best pre-BiS items and unique Tribute Run raid buffs.
Three Wings
DM East (Warpwood Quarter)
Recommended level: 56–60. Nature and arcane creatures. Bosses: Pusillin (key quest), Lethtendris, Hydrospawn, Zevrim Thornhoof, Alzzin the Wildshaper. Loot: Energized Stone Circle, Whipvine Cord, Songstone of Ironforge.
DM West (Capital Gardens)
Bosses: Tendris Warpwood, Magister Kalendris, Illyanna Ravenoak, Immol'thar, Prince Tortheldrin. Loot: Robe of Everlasting Night, Timeworn Mace, Staff of Metanoia.
DM North (Gordok Commons) — Tribute Run!
Bosses: Guard Mol'dar, Stomper Kreeg, Guard Fengus, Guard Slip'kik, Captain Kromcrush, Cho'Rush the Observer, King Gordok. Kill only King Gordok — trick or avoid all others. Tribute Chest loot: The Lobotomizer, Leggings of Arcane Supremacy, Dire Maul items.
Tribute Run — Buffs and BiS
After a full Tribute Run you receive 2-hour personal buffs:
- Mol'dar's Moxie — +25 Stamina
- Fengus' Ferocity — +200 Attack Power
- Slip'kik's Savvy — +3% Spell Crit
All three buffs combined = massive DPS/healing boost for the whole raid if you do DM North before MC/BWL.
Pre-Raid BiS Loot
| Item | Wing | For |
|---|---|---|
| The Lobotomizer | North Tribute | Rogues (BiS weapon) |
| Leggings of Arcane Supremacy | North Tribute | Casters |
| Robe of Everlasting Night | West | Casters |
| Energized Stone Circle | East | Healers |
FAQ
What is the Tribute Run in Dire Maul North?
Tribute Run is completing DM North without killing bosses (except the final King Gordok). Trick or avoid every other boss. At the end you get a Tribute Chest with BiS loot and powerful 2-hour personal buffs.
Is a key required for Dire Maul?
Crescent Key is needed for DM East and West. Obtained from the Pusillin quest in DM East (he runs away — chase him to the end). DM North is keyless.