Dungeons

Scarlet Monastery in WoW Classic

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

Scarlet Monastery (SM) is one of the most popular WoW Classic dungeons for the 30–45 level range. On WoW Classic X5 (1.12.1, x5 rates) it's fast and profitable for farming pre-BiS gear.

Contents
  1. Four Wings
  2. Bosses by Wing — In Detail
  3. BiS Loot from SM
  4. Farming on x5

Four Wings

Graveyard (GY) — levels 26–36

Quick wing. Final boss: Bloodmage Thalnos (Fire Nova, Shadow Bolt). Loot: Orb of the Forgotten Seer, Bloodmage Mantle.

Library (LIB) — levels 29–39

Arcanist Doan — final boss, dangerous Arcane Nova (step out of the channel!). Loot: Illusionary Rod (caster BiS wand), Hypnotic Blade, Robe of Doan.

Armory (ARM) — levels 32–42

Herod — final boss, Whirlwind ability — spread out. Loot: Herod's Shoulder (physical DPS BiS for a long time), Champion's Sword.

Cathedral (CAT) — levels 35–45

Scarlet Commander Mograine + High Inquisitor Whitemane — dual boss. Tactic: kill Mograine, Whitemane will resurrect him — kill Whitemane, then finish Mograine. Loot: Whitemane's Chapeau, Mograine's Might, Scarlet Leggings.

Bosses by Wing — In Detail

Dedicated pages with tactics, mechanics and loot for each boss:

A summary of all bosses is on the Scarlet Monastery Bosses page.

BiS Loot from SM

ItemWingFor
Herod's ShoulderARMPhysical classes
Illusionary RodLIBCasters (wand)
Whitemane's ChapeauCATShadow/Disc priests
Mograine's MightCATWarriors, paladins

Farming on x5

On x5 SM is one of the best dungeons for quick Runecloth and gold farming. A high-level character can clear all 4 wings in 30–40 minutes.

FAQ

How many wings does Scarlet Monastery have?

4 wings: Graveyard (26–36), Library (29–39), Armory (32–42), Cathedral (35–45). Each is a separate instance.

Where is the Scarlet Monastery entrance?

Tirisfal Glades, northeast. Horde is closer — near Undercity. Alliance flies to Chillwind Point (Western Plaguelands) and rides to the entrance.

Quest complete: guide read

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