The Botanica Dungeon Guide TBC Classic

The Botanica is a level 70 Tempest Keep dungeon in Netherstorm in The Burning Crusade Classic. This guide covers The Botanica entrance location, bosses, quests, and key loot to help players clear the dungeon efficiently.

The Botanica is commonly run alongside The Mechanar and The Arcatraz while progressing through Tempest Keep. Visit the TBC Classic Dungeon Hub for all dungeon guides, quests, and bosses.

The Botanica Dungeon Overview

Quick facts

Normal: 70 (enter at 65) Heroic: 70 Bosses: 5
Dungeon
The Botanica
Hub
Tempest Keep
Zone
Netherstorm
Entrance
71, 54 (requires flying)
Bosses
Commander Sarannis, High Botanist Freywinn, Thorngrin the Tender, Laj, Warp Splinter
Heroic requirement
Revered + 30634 (The Sha'tar)
Location Heroic Quests Bosses

The Botanica (“Bot”) is one of the Tempest Keep 5-player instances in Netherstorm. It’s a longer dungeon with five bosses and a lot of Arcane damage sprinkled throughout, so having a few 22845 (Major Arcane Protection Potion) can make Heroic runs feel way less spicy.

How to Get to The Botanica

The Botanica is in Netherstorm at 71, 54, inside the Tempest Keep hub. Of the three Tempest Keep dungeons, Botanica is the left entrance if you are front-facing all of them and requires a flying mount to reach. See image below:

Tempest Keep The Mechanar The Botanica The Arcatraz The Eye dungeon map location
Tempest Keep Loading Screen

How to Enter The Botanica Heroic Mode

To enter Heroic, you need Level 70 and Revered with The Sha'tar. Purchase the Heroic key 30634 from the quartermaster 21432.

Every Heroic boss drops 29434 (turn in to G’eras in Shattrath for epic rewards), and the final boss guarantees a 23572.

The Botanica Quests

This video walkthrough shows where to pick up every The Botanica quest before entering the dungeon and inside The Botanica in TBC Classic.

Quest overview

Bosses

Commander Sarannis Commander Sarannis boss image from The Botanica in TBC Classic

17976 is the first boss in The Botanica. Simple fight overall, but her Arcane damage can spike hard if debuffs are left up.

Commander Sarannis Strategy

  • Mostly a straight tank-and-spank.
  • At 50%, she summons adds: 1 elite and 3 non-elites. Clean them up quickly.
  • Heroic: she applies Arcane Resonance (stacking magic debuff). Dispel it ASAP so Arcane Devastation doesn’t truck the group.
  • Heroic: she may summon a second set of adds near the end. Many groups ignore and burn the boss if stable.

Commander Sarannis Abilities

High Botanist Freywinn High Botanist Freywinn boss image from The Botanica in TBC Classic

17975 periodically goes Tree Form, becomes immune, and heals himself while you deal with adds.

High Botanist Freywinn Strategy

  • He spawns seedlings frequently. Kill them quickly (they’re low HP) so they don’t clutter the fight.
  • Every ~30 seconds he enters Tree Form, becomes immune, and channels Tranquility.
  • During Tree Form, he summons 3 Lasher adds. Kill them to end the phase.
  • Heroic: more health/damage and higher add frequency. Prioritize add cleanup cleanly so Tranquility doesn’t drag.

High Botanist Freywinn Abilities

Thorngrin the Tender Thorngrin the Tender boss image from The Botanica in TBC Classic

17978 is a Demon boss that stuns/drains a random player and drops big AoE when he casts Hellfire.

Thorngrin the Tender Strategy

  • Tank him centered; keep the group near the altar so heals/cleanses are easy.
  • Run out of Hellfire immediately.
  • Be ready to heal whoever is hit by Sacrifice.
  • Heroic: Hellfire hits for more than double. Movement matters.

Thorngrin the Tender Abilities

Laj Laj boss image from The Botanica in TBC Classic

17980 is about managing Allergic Reaction and cleaning up plant adds without turning the room into chaos.

Laj Strategy

  • Start spread out to reduce Allergic Reaction overlap.
  • If you get Allergic Reaction, move away from others and dispel it if possible.
  • He summons non-elite plant adds. Assign a ranged to delete them fast, then return to boss.
  • Heroic: same mechanics, higher damage. Clean dispels and spacing matter more.

Laj Abilities


Warp Splinter Warp Splinter boss image from The Botanica in TBC Classic

17977 is the final boss. Keep range, manage saplings, and respect Arcane Volley and Stomp.

Warp Splinter Strategy

  • Tank him where he stands. Everyone else plays max range to reduce Arcane Volley and Stomp impact.
  • When saplings spawn, either kite/ignore them or kill them depending on comp and comfort.
  • If DPS is strong, burn Warp Splinter and kite saplings with slows like 13809 and 38304.
  • Heroic: Arcane Volley damage is more than double. Spread and range discipline matter.

Warp Splinter Abilities

Heroic extras

Heroic Warp Splinter can drop additional epics (e.g. 29258, 29262, 32072, 29359) and guarantees a 23572.

The Botanica Trash Overview

Trash TL;DR
  • Most trash is Humanoid. Expect tight pulls and use CC when you overpull.
  • Menders are the “stop everything” priority: interrupt heals and kill them first.
  • Greenkeepers can burst hard; dispel poisons and use stuns/interrupts to smooth it out.
  • Gene-Splicer ground damage is lethal. If your health is melting, move immediately.

Common mobs called out in this guide:

  • 19633 (Bloodwarder Mender)
  • 18419 (Bloodwarder Greenkeeper)
  • 19507 (Sunseeker Gene-Splicer)

Spells to watch:

The Botanica Normal Loot in TBC Classic

The Botanica on Normal Mode has a significant amount of loot available, thanks to there being five bosses in total. All the gear is for level 70s, so this is a great dungeon for gearing up.

Accessories Drops
SlotItemBoss
Back28301Sarannis
Neck28321Freywinn
Finger28327Thorngrin
Finger28323Thorngrin
Back28328Laj
Neck28343Warp Splinter
Back28371Warp Splinter
Cloth Drops
SlotItemBoss
Hands28304Sarannis
Hands28317Freywinn
Legs28338Laj
Chest28229Warp Splinter
Chest28342Warp Splinter
Leather Drops
SlotItemBoss
Feet28339Laj
Shoulders28340Laj
Head28348Warp Splinter
Legs28347Warp Splinter
Mail Drops
SlotItemBoss
Shoulders28306Sarannis
Chest28228Warp Splinter
Head28349Warp Splinter
Plate Drops
SlotItemBoss
Feet28318Freywinn
Hands28324Thorngrin
Shoulders27739Laj
Head28350Warp Splinter

One-Handed Weapon Drops
TypeStatItemBoss
Sword–28311Sarannis
FistStamina28315Freywinn
DaggerStamina28322Thorngrin
DaggerAgility28345Warp Splinter
Two-Handed Weapon Drops
TypeStatItemBoss
StaffAgility+Strength28325Thorngrin
SwordStrength28367Warp Splinter
StaffIntellect28341Warp Splinter
Off-Hand and Shield Drops
TypeStatItemBoss
ShieldStamina28316Freywinn

Misc Drops
SlotItemBoss
Relic28296Sarannis
Recipe23617Freywinn
Recipe24310Thorngrin
Trinket28370Warp Splinter
Recipe24311Warp Splinter

The Botanica Heroic Loot in TBC Classic

The Botanica on Heroic Mode largely shares the same loot tables as Normal Mode, but the final boss can now drop from a handful of Epic items as well as Primal Nether.

Accessories Drops
SlotItemBoss
Back28301Sarannis
Neck28321Freywinn
Finger28327Thorngrin
Finger28323Thorngrin
Back28328Laj
Neck28343Warp Splinter
Back28371Warp Splinter
Cloth Drops
SlotItemBoss
Hands28304Sarannis
Hands28317Freywinn
Legs28338Laj
Chest28229Warp Splinter
Chest28342Warp Splinter
Feet29258Warp Splinter
Leather Drops
SlotItemBoss
Feet28339Laj
Shoulders28340Laj
Head28348Warp Splinter
Legs28347Warp Splinter
Mail Drops
SlotItemBoss
Shoulders28306Sarannis
Chest28228Warp Splinter
Head28349Warp Splinter
Feet29262Warp Splinter
Plate Drops
SlotItemBoss
Feet28318Freywinn
Hands28324Thorngrin
Shoulders27739Laj
Head28350Warp Splinter
Hands32072Warp Splinter

One-Handed Weapon Drops
TypeStatItemBoss
Sword–28311Sarannis
FistStamina28315Freywinn
DaggerStamina28322Thorngrin
DaggerAgility28345Warp Splinter
Two-Handed Weapon Drops
TypeStatItemBoss
StaffAgility+Strength28325Thorngrin
SwordStrength28367Warp Splinter
StaffIntellect28341Warp Splinter
StaffAgility+Strength29359Warp Splinter
Off-Hand and Shield Drops
TypeStatItemBoss
ShieldStamina28316Freywinn

Misc Drops
SlotItemBoss
Relic28296Sarannis
Recipe23617Freywinn
Recipe24310Thorngrin
Trinket28370Warp Splinter
Recipe24311Warp Splinter
Gem30574Any boss
Gem30572Any boss
Gem30573Any boss
Crafting Material23572Warp Splinter

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The Botanica FAQ

What level is The Botanica?
The Botanica is designed for level 70 players in The Burning Crusade Classic.

Where is The Botanica located?
The Botanica is located inside Tempest Keep in Netherstorm.

Is The Botanica required for attunements?
Yes. Several quests in The Botanica are part of the Tempest Keep and Trial of the Naaru questlines.

Which faction is associated with The Botanica?
The Botanica is associated with The Sha’tar faction.