Buy our WoW Forever Temple of Atal'Hakkar Boost to complete the level 50-55 Sunken Temple dungeon in the Swamp of Sorrows with an organized group. Choose a full clear or progression focused on specific encounters, dungeon quests, level-50 class quests, the Avatar of Hakkar, Jammal'an the Prophet, the green dragon bosses or the final confrontation with the Shade of Eranikus.
The Temple of Atal'Hakkar, commonly known as the Sunken Temple or simply ST, is one of the most complex returning Classic dungeons in WoW Forever. Its multi-level structure combines Atal'ai troll rituals, puzzle-based boss access, Green Dragonflight encounters, class-specific objectives and several bosses that require earlier dungeon actions before they can be fought.
Temple of Atal'Hakkar Dungeon Overview
The Temple of Atal'Hakkar is a 5-player dungeon inside the Swamp of Sorrows in the Eastern Kingdoms. In WoW Forever, it sits in the level 50-55 progression bracket between Maraudon and the first major level-60 transition dungeons.
| Dungeon Detail | Temple of Atal'Hakkar |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Temple of Atal'Hakkar, Sunken Temple, ST |
| Level Range | 50-55 |
| Location | Pool of Tears, Swamp of Sorrows |
| Region | Eastern Kingdoms |
| Group Type | 5-player dungeon |
| Main Enemies | Atal'ai trolls, undead, serpents and Green Dragonflight creatures |
| Major Encounters | Atal'alarion, Jammal'an, Avatar of Hakkar and Shade of Eranikus |
| Class Quest Value | Unique level-50 quest progression for every original WoW class |
| Main Uses | Leveling, class quests, Rare gear, quest rewards and preparation for level-55+ dungeons |
Sunken Temple is considerably less linear than most dungeons. Several encounters must be unlocked, some objectives are located on different levels, and a group that enters without knowing which quests or bosses it needs can spend significantly more time navigating the instance.
Temple of Atal'Hakkar Story
The temple was created by the Atal'ai, a fanatical sect of Gurubashi trolls devoted to Hakkar the Soulflayer.
The Atal'ai believed that summoning Hakkar into Azeroth would grant their people immortality. Their attempt alarmed the Green Dragonflight, whose duty included protecting the natural world and the Emerald Dream.
Ysera ultimately acted against the trolls and caused the temple to sink beneath the Pool of Tears in the Swamp of Sorrows.
The destruction did not end the threat. Surviving Atal'ai continued their rituals inside the submerged temple, while members of the Green Dragonflight became trapped or corrupted within its depths.
By the time players enter the dungeon, Jammal'an the Prophet is still working toward Hakkar's return, while the powerful green dragon Eranikus remains imprisoned within the temple.
Temple of Atal'Hakkar Bosses and Progression
| Encounter | Type | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Atal'alarion | Puzzle-unlocked guardian | Requires the lower-temple statue sequence and is tied to Druid class progression. |
| Gasher, Mijan, Zolo, Hukku, Zul'Lor and Loro | Six Atal'ai mini-bosses | Required to remove the barrier to Jammal'an and used by several class quests. |
| Jammal'an the Prophet | Major Atal'ai boss | Central troll storyline encounter and important dungeon quest target. |
| Ogom the Wretched | Jammal'an's undead ally | Fights alongside the prophet and provides additional dungeon loot. |
| Dreamscythe & Weaver | Green dragon encounters | Part of the dragon-controlled central temple progression. |
| Morphaz & Hazzas | Green dragon encounters | Morphaz is especially important for Hunter, Mage, Priest and Rogue class quests. |
| Avatar of Hakkar | Summoned event encounter | Connected to The God Hakkar quest and unique Hakkar loot. |
| Shade of Eranikus | Major final encounter | Source of high-value dungeon gear including Dragon's Call. |
Atal'alarion and the Statue Puzzle
Atal'alarion is the Guardian of the Idol at the bottom of the temple. Unlike a normal boss, he must be activated by solving the shrine puzzle on the lower level.
The six statues are activated in the classic sequence:
- South
- North
- Southwest
- Southeast
- Northwest
- Northeast
Completing the sequence correctly summons Atal'alarion in the central pit.
The encounter is also important for Druids working on A Better Ingredient, which requires the Putrid Vine from the guardian at the bottom of Sunken Temple.
The Six Atal'ai Troll Guardians
The upper temple contains six named Atal'ai guardians:
- Gasher
- Mijan
- Zolo
- Hukku
- Zul'Lor
- Loro
These encounters are unusually important because killing all six removes the magical barrier preventing access to Jammal'an the Prophet.
They are also objectives for several level-50 class quests. Warriors, Paladins, Shamans and Warlocks all have quest progression involving the Voodoo Feathers carried by these guardians.
Jammal'an the Prophet and Ogom the Wretched
Jammal'an the Prophet is the spiritual leader of the Atal'ai and one of the central antagonists of the dungeon.
He believes Hakkar's return will grant immortality to his tribe and continues the rituals responsible for the danger surrounding the temple.
Jammal'an cannot normally be reached until the six Atal'ai guardians around the upper level have been defeated.
During the encounter he fights alongside Ogom the Wretched. Jammal'an can use dangerous control effects while Ogom adds Shadow damage and additional pressure to the group.
Jammal'an the Prophet Quest
The current Forever quest Jammal'an the Prophet sends players to bring Jammal'an's head to the Atal'ai Exile in the Hinterlands.
The reward choice includes:
- Rainstrider Leggings
- Helm of Exile
This gives the Jammal'an route deterministic quest value even when the desired random boss item does not drop.
Morphaz and the Level-50 Class Quests
Morphaz is one of the most important individual bosses in the dungeon because several different class quest chains send players directly to him.
| Class | Temple Quest | Main Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter | The Green Drake | Recover the Tooth of Morphaz. |
| Mage | Destroy Morphaz | Recover the Arcane Shard from Morphaz. |
| Priest | Blood of Morphaz | Recover Morphaz's blood. |
| Rogue | The Azure Key | Recover the Azure Key from Morphaz. |
Because several classes share the same boss objective, Morphaz-focused runs can be particularly efficient for a prepared group.
Hunter – The Green Drake
The current Forever quest The Green Drake requires the Hunter to defeat Morphaz and return his tooth to Ogtinc.
Reward choices include:
- Hunting Spear
- Devilsaur Eye
- Devilsaur Tooth
Mage – Destroy Morphaz
Destroy Morphaz sends Mages into Sunken Temple to recover an Arcane Shard.
Reward choices include:
- Glacial Spike
- Arcane Crystal Pendant
- Fire Ruby
Priest – Blood of Morphaz
The Priest quest Blood of Morphaz requires the green dragon's blood for the Cenarion Circle.
Reward choices include:
- Blessed Prayer Beads
- Woestave
- Circle of Hope
Rogue – The Azure Key
The Rogue quest The Azure Key sends the player to recover a key held by Morphaz.
Reward choices include:
- Ebon Mask
- Whisperwalk Boots
- Duskbat Drape
Avatar of Hakkar
Avatar of Hakkar is not simply standing on the normal dungeon route. It is a special event associated with The God Hakkar.
The current Forever quest The God Hakkar provides an Egg of Hakkar that is used in the Sanctum of the Fallen God.
The encounter begins as an event rather than a normal boss pull. Hakkari enemies attack the group, and the party must use their blood to extinguish the four eternal flames before the Avatar can fully manifest.
After all four flames are extinguished, the Avatar becomes available for the actual boss fight.
Players who have already completed the chain can also obtain the reusable summoning access associated with Yeh'kinya, allowing later Hakkar-focused runs.
The God Hakkar Quest Rewards
Completing the classic Forever version of The God Hakkar provides a choice between:
- Avenguard Helm
- Lifeforce Dirk
- Gemburst Circlet
The boss event is therefore useful both for its own loot table and for one of the dungeon's longest neutral quest chains.
Best Avatar of Hakkar Loot
| Item | Best For | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Spire of Hakkar | Priest, Warlock, Mage, Druid and other caster builds | Two-handed staff with Stamina, Spirit and additional spell damage and healing. |
| Warrior's Embrace | Warrior, Paladin and physical Plate users | Plate chest with Stamina, Agility and additional dodge chance. |
| Embrace of the Wind Serpent | Cloth mana users | Extremely rare cloth robe with Intellect, Spirit and Nature Resistance. |
Specific Hakkar rewards are not guaranteed. Embrace of the Wind Serpent is particularly rare and should never be represented as an expected reward from a single run.
Shade of Eranikus
Shade of Eranikus is one of the most important final targets inside the Temple of Atal'Hakkar.
Eranikus is a powerful member of the Green Dragonflight trapped within the temple. The encounter ties the Atal'ai storyline directly to Ysera, the Emerald Dream and the dragonflight's efforts to contain the consequences of Hakkar's worship.
Groups should clear the relevant dragonkin around the lower chamber before engaging him. Eranikus can call nearby creatures into the fight, turning an otherwise controlled boss pull into a wipe if the room is not prepared properly.
He also uses a sleep effect that can disrupt tank threat, making threat management more important than on many earlier dungeon bosses.
Best Shade of Eranikus Loot
| Item | Type | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon's Call | One-handed sword | Rare weapon with a chance to summon an Emerald Dragon Whelp to fight for the player. |
| Rod of Corrosion | Wand | Fast Nature-damage wand with additional Nature Resistance. |
| Drakeclaw Band | Ring | Random-enchantment ring with additional Defense and many possible stat combinations. |
Dragon's Call is one of the iconic rare weapons associated with Sunken Temple, but its drop is not guaranteed and may require repeated Eranikus kills.
Other Notable Sunken Temple Loot
| Item | Source / Area | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Blade of the Wretched | Ogom the Wretched | Fast one-handed sword with a damage-over-time proc. |
| Firebreather | Green dragon section | Fast one-handed sword with a Fire-damage proc. |
| Rainstrider Leggings | Jammal'an quest reward | High-Spirit cloth leggings from a deterministic dungeon quest. |
The exact value of each item depends on class, build and current equipment. Random drops remain subject to normal in-game loot rules.
Level-50 Class Quests in Sunken Temple
One of the biggest reasons to run the Temple of Atal'Hakkar is its unique class progression. The current Forever database preserves dedicated quest chains for every original WoW class.
| Class | Temple Quest | Primary Dungeon Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Druid | A Better Ingredient | Recover the Putrid Vine from the lower-temple guardian. |
| Hunter | The Green Drake | Defeat Morphaz and recover his tooth. |
| Mage | Destroy Morphaz | Recover the Arcane Shard from Morphaz. |
| Paladin | Forging the Mightstone | Collect Voodoo Feathers from the six Atal'ai guardians. |
| Priest | Blood of Morphaz | Defeat Morphaz and recover his blood. |
| Rogue | The Azure Key | Recover the Azure Key from Morphaz. |
| Shaman | Da Voodoo | Collect feathers from the six Atal'ai guardians. |
| Warlock | Trolls of a Feather | Collect feathers from the six Atal'ai guardians. |
| Warrior | Voodoo Feathers | Collect feathers from the six Atal'ai guardians. |
Notable Class Quest Rewards
| Class | Reward Choices |
|---|---|
| Druid | Grizzled Pelt, Forest's Embrace or Moonshadow Stave |
| Hunter | Hunting Spear, Devilsaur Eye or Devilsaur Tooth |
| Mage | Glacial Spike, Arcane Crystal Pendant or Fire Ruby |
| Paladin | Lightforged Blade, Sanctified Orb or Chivalrous Signet |
| Priest | Blessed Prayer Beads, Woestave or Circle of Hope |
| Rogue | Ebon Mask, Whisperwalk Boots or Duskbat Drape |
| Shaman | Azurite Fists, Wildstaff or Enamored Water Spirit |
| Warlock | Soul Harvester, Abyss Shard or Robes of Servitude |
| Warrior | Diamond Flask, Fury Visor or Razorsteel Shoulders |
This class-specific progression makes Sunken Temple unusually valuable even for characters that are not targeting a particular random dungeon drop.
Other Important Temple of Atal'Hakkar Quests
| Quest | Main Objective |
|---|---|
| The Temple of Atal'Hakkar | Collect Fetishes of Hakkar for Horde progression. |
| Into The Temple of Atal'Hakkar | Alliance exploration and artifact progression inside the temple. |
| Into the Depths | Explore the lower temple and complete the required ancient objective. |
| Secret of the Circle | Interact with the temple's lower-level shrine puzzle. |
| The God Hakkar | Summon and defeat the Avatar of Hakkar. |
| Jammal'an the Prophet | Defeat Jammal'an and recover his head. |
| The Essence of Eranikus | Continue the story after defeating Eranikus. |
| Haze of Evil / Zapper Fuel | Collect Atal'ai Haze from creatures within the temple. |
Who Should Run the Temple of Atal'Hakkar?
| Player Goal | Why Sunken Temple Helps |
|---|---|
| Level 50-55 Progression | High-density mid-to-late leveling dungeon before BRD and level-60 instances. |
| Class Quest | Every original class has dedicated Temple progression and powerful reward choices. |
| Caster Gear | Spire of Hakkar, Hakkar robes, caster quest rewards and high-Spirit gear. |
| Physical Weapons | Dragon's Call, Blade of the Wretched and Firebreather provide unusual proc-based weapon options. |
| Tank Gear | Plate, shield and defensive quest rewards are available through multiple encounters. |
| Quest Stacking | Several neutral, faction and class objectives can be combined during the same full clear. |
| Lore | Directly connects Hakkar, the Atal'ai, Ysera and the Green Dragonflight. |
For broader class comparisons, see our WoW Forever Class Tier List.
Where Is the Temple of Atal'Hakkar?
The Temple of Atal'Hakkar is located in the Pool of Tears in the Swamp of Sorrows.
The massive stone temple rises from the lake in the eastern part of the zone. Players enter the exterior ruins, descend through the flooded interior and eventually reach the actual dungeon portal.
Horde characters have convenient access through Stonard, while Alliance groups generally approach through the southern Eastern Kingdoms.
Temple of Atal'Hakkar in WoW Forever Progression
| Dungeon | Level Range | Progression Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zul'Farrak | 40-47 | Earlier troll-focused dungeon progression |
| Krol'dok Stronghold | 40-45 | New Forever dungeon before the mid-40 bracket |
| Maraudon | 45-51 | Major transition into level-50 dungeon content |
| Alcaz Prison | 48-53 | New Forever alternative overlapping lower Temple levels |
| Temple of Atal'Hakkar | 50-55 | Class quests, complex boss progression and level-50 gearing |
| Blackrock Depths | 52-60 | Natural transition toward level-60 dungeon progression |
| Blackmaw Hold | 55-60 | New Forever high-level dungeon |
| Lower Blackrock Spire | 57-60 | Late leveling and pre-raid dungeon progression |
For the full 1-60 dungeon route, see our WoW Forever Guide and WoW Forever Guides.
Temple of Atal'Hakkar Boost Service
The Temple of Atal'Hakkar Boost provides an organized Sunken Temple run for characters progressing through levels 50-55. The service can focus on full dungeon completion, selected bosses, class quest objectives, Jammal'an, Avatar of Hakkar, Morphaz or Shade of Eranikus depending on the selected order.
A Full Run can cover Atal'alarion, the six Atal'ai guardians, Jammal'an and Ogom, the Green Dragonflight encounters, Hakkar progression and Shade of Eranikus when the required access and quest conditions are available.
Specific random items are not guaranteed. Rare rewards such as Dragon's Call or Embrace of the Wind Serpent may require repeated runs.
Why Choose ExpCarry for Temple of Atal'Hakkar?
- Full and targeted Sunken Temple routes
- Level-50 class quest progression when selected and prepared
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- No bots or automated dungeon farming
- Experienced WoW players familiar with the temple's multi-level route and unlock mechanics
- EU and US availability with customer support
- Selected Temple of Atal'Hakkar / Sunken Temple dungeon completion
- Boss kills included in the ordered route
- Chance to obtain eligible Rare and Epic Temple of Atal'Hakkar rewards
- Dungeon XP and quest progress when applicable
- Class quest, Jammal'an, Avatar of Hakkar, Morphaz or Eranikus progression when selected
- Active World of Warcraft account with access to WoW Forever
- Character should meet the in-game requirements for the selected Temple of Atal'Hakkar route
- Pick up any faction, neutral or class-specific Sunken Temple quests before the run
- Avatar of Hakkar and certain quest objectives require the appropriate quest or completed access progression

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