Arguably the most conveniently located instance yet in the game, The Violet Hold is within the city of Dalaran itself.  A key to the instance must be obtained from a quest starting in the Violet Citadel, also in Dalaran.  Level 74 is required to start this quest. Quests: Only one quest, and it’s...

The second instance located within Utgarde Keep in Howling Fjord, Utgarde Pinnacle has you fighting the same Vrykul you fought back around level 70, but with a larger Scourge influence. Quests: “Junk in My Trunk” and “Vengeance Be Mine!” are the only two quests for the instance,...

The Nexus is one of three instances located in the structure known as The Nexus, in Coldarra in northwestern Borean Tundra.  It’s the second easiest instance in Northrend; while slightly harder than Utgarde Keep, they’re similar enough that any group capable of Utgarde should be fine in...

The Culling of Stratholme 80 A new passage is open in the Caverns of Time, and it leads to a recreation of the events of the Warcraft III mission The Culling.  Here, you’re tasked with protecting Arthas as he purges the citizens of Stratholme and assaults the Dreadlord Mal’ganis. Quests: There...

Halls of Stone is the first instance intended for characters  above level 77, which is when you’re first able to purchase the Cold Weather Flying skill to use your flying mount in Northrend.  As such, a flying mount is indeed required to reach the instance, though if at least two people in your...

The higher level counterpart to the Halls of Stone, the Halls of Lightning are another Titan stronghold thar requires a flying mount to access. Quests: Both quests for this instance come from King Jokkum in Storm Peaks.  “Diametrically Opposed” has you defeating Volkhan, the second boss...

Utgarde Keep is one of two instances located in central Howling Fjord, one of the two zones that serve as starting zones for Northrend.  It is intended for characters fresh off the boat to Northrend; no special preperation is necessary. Quests: Horde only: “A Score to Settle”, given by High...

Gundrak 76-78 Gundrak is the capital of the troll nation of Zun’drak, housing the Drakkari tribe.  The Drakkari, in an effort to protect themselves from the Scourge, have slain their own animal gods for a temporary boon of power that will ultimately destroy their civilization.  Still, assaulting...

Drak’Tharon Keep 74-76 Drak’Tharon Keep is located in northwestern Grizzly Hills, inside a large fortress.  It can also be accessed on the opposite side of the fortress, through southwestern Zul’drak.  Drak’tharon is a troll dwelling, housing a fair number of bats and lizards,...

Azjol-Nerub 72-74 Azjol-Nerub, ancient kingdom of the Nerubians, now infested with scourge.  As the third instance in Northrend, everyone should be fairly acquainted with leveling on the new continent.  The instance is located in Dragonblight, west of the Horde outpost of Agmar’s Hammer, inside...