Gnomeregan: Walkthrough of the Gnome Technopolis
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruGnomeregan is the gnomes' capital in Dun Morogh, overrun by troggs and flooded with radiation. It is a large, maze-like dungeon with a unique techno atmosphere, the best trinket of its level — the Manual Crowd Pummeler — and a final fight against the traitor Thermaplugg amid the mines.
Overview
| Location | Dun Morogh |
| Level | 24–34 |
| Faction | Alliance |
| Players | 5 |
| Bosses | 6 |
| Run time | 60–90 min |
How to get there
The entrance is a large gear-hatch in north-west Dun Morogh, by New Tinkertown. Alliance are close from Ironforge and Coldridge. Horde have a very hard journey, so Gnomeregan is almost purely an Alliance dungeon.
Key boss tactics
| Boss | Tip |
|---|---|
| Grubbis | First boss with the pet Chomper — kill the pet, then the boss. |
| Viscous Fallout | Radioactive ooze that leaves green pools — don't stand in them. |
| Electrocutioner 6000 | A robot with chain lightning — spread out so the arc doesn't jump. |
| Crowd Pummeler 9-60 | A mechanical golem that immediately drops the Manual Crowd Pummeler trinket. |
| Dark Iron Ambassador | An optional rare boss of the Dark Iron clan with empowered abilities. |
| Mekgineer Thermaplugg | Final boss: plants bombs around the arena and presses mine buttons. Keep moving, destroy the bombs and finish him. |
Useful quests
Key quests: 'Data Rescue', 'A Fine Mess', 'Gnome Improvement' and 'The Grand Betrayal' (on Thermaplugg). Many lines start in the refugee camp at the entrance. Inside you also get the 'Grime-Encrusted Ring' — the start of a permanently upgradeable ring quest.
Valuable loot
Valuable loot: the Manual Crowd Pummeler trinket (the best attack-speed burst of its level), Charged Gear, Emic's Charge, Gizmotron Megachopper and the Spidertank Oilrig. The Pummeler is prized even for raid entry as cheap burst.
Tips for the x5 server
Gnomeregan confuses easily: hug the outer ring toward the bosses and don't drop into the pit too early. On x5 bring a level 27–30 group. Be sure to grab the 'Grime-Encrusted Ring' quest — the upgradeable ring lasts until level 40+.
Related guides
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FAQ
Where is the Gnomeregan entrance?
In north-west Dun Morogh by New Tinkertown — a large gear hatch. Alliance from Ironforge reach it fastest.
Why is the Crowd Pummeler 9-60 trinket valuable?
The Manual Crowd Pummeler sharply boosts attack speed for a time — one of the best low-level burst trinkets, useful even for raid entry.
How do I beat Thermaplugg?
He plants bombs around the arena and activates mines. Keep moving, destroy the bombs before they explode, and keep damage on the boss.