Un'Goro Crater: Dinosaurs, Herbs, and Devilsaur
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruUn'Goro Crater is a lush, dinosaur-filled zone in southern Kalimdor, tucked between Tanaris and Silithus. Recommended level range: 48–55. It is famous for the Linken quest chain, Devilsaur leather farming, and being the best herb farming zone in all of Classic WoW. On WoW x5, the boosted rates here are exceptional — especially for herbalists and Devilsaur skinners.
Marshal's Refuge — Quest Hub
Marshal's Refuge is the main camp in the northern crater. All major quest chains start here:
- It's a Secret to Everybody — The legendary Linken chain, a Zelda homage. Rewards a useful trinket and takes you through Feralas and Winterspring.
- Super Sticky — Collect tar for engineering materials
- The Apes of Un'Goro — Kill gorillas throughout the crater
- Power Crystals — Activate the four power pylons around the crater edge (excellent XP)
The Linken chain is one of the most unique quest lines in Classic. Start it early — it requires travel to other zones but the rewards and lore are worth it. Begin by finding the crashed equipment near Marshal's Refuge.
Power Pylons
Four Power Crystal Pylons are positioned around the crater perimeter. Activating each one with the corresponding crystal (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green) completes a quest chain with substantial XP rewards.
Each pylon is guarded by level 50-55 elite elementals. Bring a group or be well-geared.
Devilsaur Farming
Devilsaurs are level 54-55 rare elite dinosaurs patrolling the crater floor. They drop:
- Devilsaur Leather — crafted into Devilsaur Gauntlets and Leggings (BiS pre-raid leather DPS gear)
- Devilsaur Eye (rare) — physical DPS trinket
Devilsaur routes are contested. Farming guilds and players camp the patrol loop, especially during peak hours. On WoW x5, competition can be intense. Farm during off-peak times or coordinate with other skinners. PvP may occur on PvP realms.
Herbalism — Best Zone in Classic
Un'Goro is widely regarded as the best herbalism zone in WoW Classic:
| Herb | Herb Skill | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sungrass | 230 | Common, steady seller |
| Blindweed | 235 | Alchemy staple |
| Ghost Mushroom | 245 | High value, cave spawns |
| Gromsblood | 250 | Warrior potions |
| Golden Sansam | 260 | High-level health potions |
| Mountain Silversage | 280 | Endgame herbs, high value |
| Dreamfoil | 270 | Best mana potions |
Running the outer loop of Un'Goro on a mount while tracking herbs is one of the most reliable gold-making methods in Classic. With x5 respawn rates on WoW x5, the circuit is almost always full. Pair with Alchemy for maximum profit. See our Gold Farming guide.
Fire Elementals — Fire Plume Ridge
The volcano at the center of the crater is home to Fire Elementals (level 51-54). They drop:
- Essence of Fire — alchemy/enchanting ingredient, high AH value
- Heart of Fire — used in fire resistance gear crafting
Good farming for characters 52+ who want a break from herb circuits.
Related Guides
- Tanaris — neighboring zone to the east
- Feralas — western jungle zone
- Alchemy guide
- Gold farming guide
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FAQ
What level range is Un'Goro Crater?
Un'Goro is designed for levels 48-55. You can enter from 46 but elite mobs in the center require 50+.
How do I get to Un'Goro Crater?
Enter from the northern pass out of Tanaris (south from Gadgetzan), or from the Silithus border to the west. There is no flight path inside — fly to Gadgetzan and run north.
Are Devilsaurs worth farming?
Absolutely. Devilsaur Leather is used for BiS pre-raid leather DPS gear. On x5 loot rates each kill yields more leather than retail.