Dungeons
Archivist Galford
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruArchivist Galford is the keeper of the Scarlet Archive in the Scarlet Bastion library. He casts fire magic, and killing him ignites the archive — a key step for the Argent Dawn quest 'The Archivist'.
Fireball Volley
Flame Wreath
Scarlet Archive
Tactics
- Galford uses Fireball Volley (a volley of fireballs on multiple targets) and surrounds himself with Flame Wreath — don't stack in melee; ranged DPS and healer keep distance.
- Impending Doom is delayed damage on the target; be ready to top it off.
- Tank faces him away from the group; on x5 steady burst and positioning are enough.
The Archivist quest (Argent Dawn)
- The quest requires killing Galford, after which the Scarlet Archive burns — completing the Argent Dawn objective.
- Pick up the quest in advance (Argent Dawn chain); alongside Live-side farming it grants reputation and a reward. See Argent Dawn.
Notable loot
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Postmaster's Trousers | Cloth pants (Postmaster set) |
| Flamescarred Girdle | Belt |
| Archivist's Ring | Ring |
Related pages
FAQ
Why kill Archivist Galford?
For the Argent Dawn quest 'The Archivist': his death ignites the Scarlet Archive, completing the objective and granting a reward with reputation.
Is Flame Wreath dangerous?
Yes, fire periodically flares around Galford. Don't stack in melee; ranged keep distance.