[01]
Rhahk'Zor
Brute ogre enforcer. Deals heavy melee Slam damage; keep tank topped off and turn him away from the party.
Tactical Field Intel & Routing
- Enter via the secret farmhouse cellar in Moonbrook (Westfall 42.6, 72.2).
- Defeat Gilnid to obtain the gunpowder necessary to blast open the Ironclad Cove foundry blast door.
- Interrupt Mr. Smite when he stuns the party to swap weapons.
- Focus down VanCleef's stealth Shadowguard adds immediately before continuing burn.
Encounter Bosses & Tactics (8)
[02]
Miner Johnson
Rare spawn in the side mine shaft. Drops Gold-plated Buckler and Miner's Cape.
[03]
Sneed & Shredder
Two-phase fight. First defeat Sneed's Shredder machine, then kill Sneed himself once he ejects.
[04]
Gilnid
Master goblin blacksmith in the Foundry. Defeat him to collect the Defias Gunpowder for the iron blast door.
[05]
Mr. Smite
Tauren first mate on the docks. Stuns party at 66% and 33% HP to equip new dual weapons and two-handers.
[06]
Cookie
Murloc chef aboard the Defias Juggernaut. Watch out for Acid Spit debuff and his tenderizer club.
[07]
Edwin VanCleef
Defias Brotherhood leader atop the ship bridge. Spawns Defias Shadowguard stealth adds at 50% HP.
Tactical Instance Map
Floor schematics, encounter locations, and entrance coordinates
Dungeon Quests & Objectives (3)
[ALLIANCE]
The Defias Brotherhood (Part 7)
Req Lvl 18— Follow the Defias Traitor into Moonbrook and storm the secret entrance to The Deadmines.
Giver:Defias Traitor
+2,450 XP
[ALLIANCE]
Underground Assault
Req Lvl 19— Shoni the Shilent needs you to recover the Prototype Machine Golem power core inside The Deadmines.
Giver:Shoni the Shilent
+2,200 XP
[ALLIANCE]
The Defias Brotherhood (Final)
Req Lvl 20— Infiltrate The Deadmines, eliminate Edwin VanCleef atop the Defias Juggernaut, and sever the head of the guild.
Giver:Gryan Stoutmantle
+3,300 XP
Notable Dungeon Drops & Loot (5)
| Item | Slot | iLvl | Drops From | Stats & Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Chest | 27 | Edwin VanCleef | — |
 | Legs | 25 | Trash Drop / Zone | — |
 | Main Hand | 24 | Edwin VanCleef | — |
 | Feet | 24 | Mr. Smite | — |
 | Main Hand | 23 | Trash Drop / Zone | — |