The Stockade — WoW Classic Dungeon Guide
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruThe Stockade — a prison riot beneath Stormwind
The Stockade is a level 22–30 dungeon located directly beneath Stormwind. It is the city's former prison, where inmates led by Defias agitators rose up, killed the guards and seized the lower tiers. Your group is sent in to put the riot down.
By Vanilla standards the instance is tiny: a single circular corridor lined with cells, six bosses and not a single long walk. On WoW Classic X5 that makes The Stockade an excellent experience farm — a full run takes 20–25 minutes and the mobs stand shoulder to shoulder.
Key information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Zone | Stormwind, Old Town |
| Level | 22–30 (22–26 optimal) |
| Group size | 5 players |
| Clear time | 20–25 minutes |
| Faction | Alliance only |
| Boss count | 6 |
Bosses
| Boss | Level | Key mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Targorr the Dread | 26 | Stone skin, heavily increased armour |
| Kam Deepfury | 25 | Heavy bleeds on the tank |
| Hamhock | 27 | Terrifying roar, scatters the group |
| Bruegal Ironknuckle | 29 | Rare spawn: hits extremely hard |
| Dextren Ward | 26 | Throws knives at ranged players |
| Bazil Thredd | 28 | Final boss: summons adds, sleep effect |
Route
1. Entrance → main corridor → first cell junction immediately ahead. 2. Left wing → Kam Deepfury in the blood-stained cell. 3. → Central hall → Targorr the Dread among the inmate crowd. 4. → Right passage → Hamhock (an ogre standing alone; easy to over-pull). 5. → Far cell → Dextren Ward. 6. → Prison yard at the end → Bazil Thredd, the final boss.
Bruegal Ironknuckle is a rare spawn and does not appear every run. If he is up, pull him separately — at level 24 he can kill a tank in a handful of swings. Scout the hall before engaging Hamhock.
Quests
| Quest | Turn-in | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| The Stockade Riots | Warden Thelwater, at the entrance | Experience, coin |
| Crime and Punishment | Stormwind | Experience |
| Kam Deepfury | Stormwind, Old Town | Experience, coin |
Loot
| Item | Slot | For |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodspiller | One-handed sword | Warrior, rogue, paladin |
| Iron-Studded Mace | One-handed mace | Paladin, shaman, warrior |
| Torch of Holy Flame | Off-hand | Priest, paladin |
| Silver-Linked Footguards | Feet | Melee |
Tips for WoW Classic X5
1. On x5 The Stockade shines because of mob density: a mage or paladin with AoE melts four or five inmates at a time, and the experience at level 24 is generous. 2. Pick up every quest first — all of them turn in within a minute's walk of the entrance. 3. Loot here is weak, so do not linger for rolls: the value of this dungeon is speed. 4. The Stockade is a good training ground for new tanks — the bosses forgive mistakes and healers rarely run dry. 5. After The Stockade, move on to Shadowfang Keep or Blackfathom Deeps.
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FAQ
What level is The Stockade?
The recommended range is level 22–30. On x5 rates a five-man group at level 24–26 clears it in 20–25 minutes, making it the shortest dungeon in Vanilla.
Where is The Stockade entrance?
In Stormwind's Old Town district at roughly 50:66. The sewer entrance sits just past the bridge, guarded by a warden. The dungeon is Alliance-only.
Is The Stockade worth running on an x5 server?
Yes, but for experience and quests rather than loot. The Stockade is dense with no long corridors, so experience per hour is among the best at level 24–28. Gear rewards are minimal.