Quel'Serrar: How to Get the Epic Tank Sword via Onyxia
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruQuel'Serrar is the epic one-handed tank sword tempered directly in the flame of Onyxia. It is one of Vanilla's best pre-raid tank swords. On WoW x5 you reach Dire Maul and Onyxia quickly, where the quest plays out.
Step 1. Find Foror's Compendium
The quest begins with the book Foror's Compendium of Dragon Slaying, which drops in Dire Maul. Read it to receive the quest for the unfired ancient blade.
Step 2. Obtain the unfired blade
Through the chain you acquire an Unfired Ancient Blade — a "raw" sword blank. Next it must be tempered in the flame of a real dragon.
Step 3. Temper the blade in Onyxia's flame
The final step is the Onyxia fight. At the right moment you use the blank, and Onyxia's fiery breath tempers the blade, turning it into Quel'Serrar. This requires an Onyxia raid (40-player) or, on x5, a well-geared group.
Why it is a great sword
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | One-handed sword |
| Proc | Adds armor and health to the wielder |
| For whom | Warrior tanks (pre-raid / MC era) |
| Requires | Onyxia attunement/access |
The shield proc makes Quel'Serrar the benchmark tank sword until top raid drops appear.
Tips for x5
- Combine farming Foror's Compendium with Dire Maul reputation clears and the Tribute Run.
- Don't forget Onyxia attunement/prep.
- For a tank, Quel'Serrar is a key part of your pre-raid BiS.
Common mistakes
- Missing the book. Foror's Compendium is easy to overlook in the general Dire Maul loot.
- Fighting Onyxia without a plan. The blade is tempered at a specific moment — assign roles in the raid beforehand.
- Forgetting Onyxia access. You need the attunement/key — sort it before the attempt.
Quick checklist
1. Find Foror's Compendium in Dire Maul. 2. Obtain the Unfired Ancient Blade through the chain. 3. Temper the blade in Onyxia's flame → Quel'Serrar.
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FAQ
Where does the Quel'Serrar quest start?
With Foror's Compendium of Dragon Slaying — a book that drops in Dire Maul. Reading it gives you the starting quest.
Why do I need Onyxia?
The unfired ancient blade must be tempered in dragon fire. During the Onyxia fight you expose the blade to her fiery breath — the final step of turning it into Quel'Serrar.
Who wants Quel'Serrar?
It is one of the best one-handed tank swords before high-end raids: the shield proc adds armor and health. A great pre-raid BiS for a warrior tank.