From the deepest caverns to the highest mountain peaks, the new continent of the Dragon Isles is ripe for exploration and adventure in World of Warcraft‘s latest expansion, Dragonflight. One hidden gem tucked away underground is known as the Heart of Iron – a special treasure chest stuffed with loot.
In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll show you how to track down and unlock the Heart of Iron, defeat the dangers that guard it, and claim your rewards.
What is the Heart of Iron in WoW Dragonflight?
The Heart of Iron is a unique downelink mini-quest added in Dragonflight, culminating in unlocking a treasure chest hidden within Zaralek Cavern in north-east Waking Shores.
Inside waits various rewards including:
- Valuable crafting reagents like Primal Chaos and Primal Life
- Powerful catch-up gear – weapons and armor
- A chance to loot an epic ground mount – the Warped Granitecrusher
- And a cuddly battle pet – Scrappy
It‘s a fun side activity that most max-level characters can complete fairly easily. But how exactly do you unlock this tantalizing treasure haul? Read on to find out!
The History Behind the Quest
Before we dive into the details, let‘s learn about some lore! The Heart of Iron quest ties into the backdrop of the Dragon Isles and the lingering presence of the Black Dragonflight.
In ages past these isles were ruled by the dragon Aspect Neltharion who later became corrupted by dark powers and was reborn as the terrible Deathwing…
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So in summary, defeating the current dangers in Zaralek Cavern including the Black Dragonflight descendant Jalgon helps reinforce order and justice on the Dragon Isles.
Now let‘s get into the step-by-step walkthrough!
Heart of Iron Quest Step-by-Step
Here is precisely how to take on the Heart of Iron quest in Dragonflight WoW:
Step 1: Navigate to Zaralek Cavern
First things first, you need to make your way out to the underground tunnels of Zaralek Cavern in north-east Waking Shores.
The specific location you want is deep in the caverns at coordinates 57.7, 56.2 – we‘ve marked the spot on this map:
Tip: Take the portal from Valdrakken to reduce travel time!
Flying won‘t work down here so you‘ll have to traverse the passages on a ground mount. Make your way through the winding corridors…
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Step 2: Unearth the Scorched Chest
When you arrive at location 57.7, 56.2 you‘ll notice a conspicuous bare patch of ground to interact with.
To dig up the buried Scorched Chest treasure chest, you need to perform the following emote commands:
- Stand at the correct location
- Enter /smell
- Then enter /dig to dig away the top layer
- Finally /burrow to fully excavate the chest
So:
/smell –> /dig –> /burrow
And voila! The Scorched Chest should now be visible.
Here‘s a quick video showcasing the process:
However, the chest itself can‘t simply be opened normally…
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I hope this ultimate guide gives you everything you need to take on the Heart of Iron WoW Dragonflight quest and claim your epic rewards! Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions.
Now get exploring those Dragon Isles treasures!
