Gnomeregan (Dungeon)
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| Zone | Dun Morogh |
| Continent | Eastern Kingdoms |
| Level Range | 29–38 |
| Players | 5 |
Gnomeregan is the gnomes' irradiated former capital in Dun Morogh, lost to troggs and ruled by the traitor Mekgineer Thermaplugg.
It is a large, sprawling dungeon of machinery halls, radioactive caverns and huge open chambers, and one of the longest runs at its level. Both factions run it, although Horde players have to travel deep into Alliance territory to get there. Most of its loot hadn't been seen on the Forever beta at the time of writing.
Information on this page comes from the Forever beta (client builds 1.60.1.69913 to 1.60.1.70009, September 2026) where available. Stats, drops and quest rewards can still change before launch on 4 November 2026.
Overview
| Location | Western Dun Morogh (Eastern Kingdoms) |
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| Recommended level | 29–38 |
| Group Finder level | 25 |
| Group size | 5 players |
| Bosses | 6, including the Dark Iron Ambassador (rare) |
| Lockout | None seen on the beta so far |
29–38 is the band community sites use for Forever, and 25 is the level the Group Finder lists. Expect a full clear to take well over an hour.
History
- Lore from Classic – Forever may differ.
Gnomeregan was the technological wonder of the gnomes, a city of machines built into the mountains of Dun Morogh. When hordes of troggs burst up from below and overran it, High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque took his adviser's suggestion and flooded the city with radiation to wipe them out. The plan killed many of the gnomes still inside and left the city uninhabitable. It also barely slowed the troggs.
The adviser, Mekgineer Sicco Thermaplugg, had betrayed his people. He stayed behind in the ruined city and made himself its ruler, commanding the troggs, the irradiated "leper gnomes" and a host of malfunctioning machines. The surviving gnomes now live as refugees in Ironforge and dream of taking their home back.
Getting there
The main entrance is in western Dun Morogh, through the gnomish outer works above the city. A lift takes you down to the instance portal. The Alliance usually approach from Kharanos or Ironforge. Horde players have to cross Alliance-held Dun Morogh.
Bosses
- Boss abilities are Classic data – Forever may differ.
Grubbis
A trogg chieftain who arrives with a wave of troggs, together with his pet basilisk Chomper, during the escort event with Emi Shortfuse.
Tactics: Defend Emi while she blows up the tunnels, then kill Grubbis and Chomper.
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Grubbis Paws | Hands, Mail |
Viscous Fallout
A radioactive ooze.
Abilities: Disarm, and a toxic volley that poisons nearby players.
Tactics: Bring poison and disease removal.
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Hydrocane | Two-Hand, Staff |
| Toxic Revenger | One-Hand, Dagger |
| Acidic Walkers | Feet, Cloth |
Electrocutioner 6000
A malfunctioning security robot, guarding the key to the workshop.
Abilities: Chain Bolt and Shock.
Tactics: Spread out to limit Chain Bolt. He drops the Workshop Key.
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Electrocutioner Leg | Main Hand, Sword |
| Electrocutioner Lagnut | Finger (not yet seen on the beta) |
| Spidertank Oilrag | Wrist, Cloth (not yet seen on the beta) |
Crowd Pummeler 9-60
A riot-control machine in a large arena room.
Abilities: Arcing Smash and Trample.
Tactics: Everyone except the tank should stay out of melee range where possible.
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Manual Crowd Pummeler | Two-Hand, Mace |
| Gnomebot Operating Boots | Feet, Leather |
Dark Iron Ambassador (rare)
A rare Dark Iron envoy who doesn't appear on every run.
Loot (Classic, not yet seen on the beta): Emissary Cuffs, Glass Shooter, Royal Diplomatic Scepter.
Mekgineer Thermaplugg
The traitor himself, in his control room at the bottom of the city.
Abilities: Knock Away, and he activates bomb-bots from the wall panels around the room.
Tactics: Assign someone to hit the wall buttons and shut off the bomb-bots as they're released, and kill any that get through. Bring poison and disease removal.
Loot (Classic, not yet seen on the beta): Thermaplugg's Central Core, Thermaplugg's Left Arm, Charged Gear, Electromagnetic Gigaflux Reactivator.
Other drops
Trash drops seen on the beta include Supercharger Battle Axe and Oscillating Power Hammer. Others from Classic, such as the Vibroblade, Hi-tech Supergun, Gyromatic Icemaker and Mechbuilder's Overalls, haven't been seen on the beta yet.
Quests
- Quest details are Classic data – Forever may differ. Two reward lists (A Fine Mess and Gyrodrillmatic Excavationators) have been seen on the beta.
| Quest | Faction | Given by | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyrodrillmatic Excavationators | Both | Shoni the Shilent, Stormwind | Collect Robo-mechanical Guts from the machines inside. | A choice of Shoni's Disarming Tool or Shilly Mitts |
| Essential Artificials | Alliance | Klockmort Spannerspan, Ironforge | Collect Essential Artificials from the machines inside. | Classic rewards |
| Data Rescue | Alliance | Master Mechanic Castpipe, Ironforge | Use the Prismatic Punch Card on the data terminals inside. | A choice of Mechanic's Pipehammer or Repairman's Cape |
| The Grand Betrayal | Alliance | High Tinker Mekkatorque, Ironforge | Kill Mekgineer Thermaplugg. | A choice of Civinad Robes, Triprunner Dungarees or Dual Reinforced Leggings |
| Rig Wars | Horde | Nogg, Orgrimmar | Recover the Rig Blueprints and Thermaplugg's Safe Combination. | A choice of Civinad Robes, Triprunner Dungarees or Dual Reinforced Leggings |
| A Fine Mess | Horde | Kernobee (inside) | Escort Kernobee to safety. | A choice of Fire-welded Bracers or Fairywing Mantle |
| Gnogaine / The Only Cure is More Green Glow | Alliance | Ozzie Togglevolt, Kharanos | Collect radiation samples from irradiated creatures. | Classic rewards |
Walkthrough
- Route details are Classic data – Forever may differ.
- The outer tunnels – help Emi Shortfuse seal the tunnels, which brings on Grubbis and Chomper.
- The irradiated lower levels – Viscous Fallout.
- The machine halls – Electrocutioner 6000, who carries the Workshop Key, and Crowd Pummeler 9-60 in his arena.
- Tinkers' Court – Mekgineer Thermaplugg waits at the bottom of the city.
Denizens
- Classic data – Forever may differ.
- Bosses: Grubbis, Viscous Fallout, Electrocutioner 6000, Crowd Pummeler 9-60, Mekgineer Thermaplugg
- Rare: Dark Iron Ambassador
- Troggs: Caverndeep Burrower, Caverndeep Ambusher and other troggs
- Gnomes: Leper Gnome, Irradiated Pillager, Irradiated Invader
- Machines: Mechano-Tank, Mechano-Flamewalker, Mechano-Frostwalker, Mechanized Sentry, Arcane Nullifier X-21, Walking Bomb
- NPCs: Blastmaster Emi Shortfuse, Kernobee
Tips
- Bring poison and disease cures; there's a lot of radiation here.
- Budget plenty of time. Gnomeregan is long, and it's easy to get lost in the lower levels.
- On Thermaplugg, decide before the pull who is watching the bomb-bot wall buttons.