The Arcatraz Dungeon Guide TBC Classic

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

The Arcatraz is commonly run after The Mechanar and The Botanica as part of the Tempest Keep dungeon progression. Visit the TBC Classic Dungeon Hub for all dungeon guides, quests, and bosses.

The Arcatraz Dungeon Overview

The Arcatraz (“Arc”) is the hardest of the Tempest Keep 5-player dungeons in Netherstorm, with four bosses and some extremely punishing trash mechanics. Normal mode is already spicy, and Heroic cranks it up fast.

How to Get to The Arcatraz

The Arcatraz entrance is in Netherstorm at 74, 57 inside the Tempest Keep hub. It’s the highest elevation wing (north side) and requires a flying mount to reach.

Key to the Arcatraz

To enter The Arcatraz, only one person in the group needs 31084 to open the gate in front of the instance. Alternatively, a Level 70 Rogue with 350 Lockpicking can open it.

The key is earned by completing 10704, the final quest in a long chain that begins with 10263 (Aldor) / 10264 (Scryers).

Heroic The Arcatraz Requirements

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 Arcatraz Quests

The written quest list below covers all Alliance and Horde The Arcatraz quests, including prerequisites and where each quest is completed.

Quest overview

• 10882 (kill Skyriss) is given and turned in to 18481 in Shattrath after completing the chain starting with 10280. Rewards: 31747, 31749, or 31748.
• Karazhan attunement: 9832 requires looting 24488 from the Arcane Container near Zereketh (up the ramp, corner on the right before the next room).
• 10705 is part of the long chain to get attuned to 3959 and begins in Shadowmoon Valley. It includes trips to Arcatraz, Serpentshrine Cavern, Mount Hyjal, and the Black Temple.

Bosses

The Arcatraz Trash Overview

Trash TL;DR

• Humanoid/Demon-heavy, but a lot of mobs ignore typical CC. Save control for “oh no” moments.
• Death Watchers: hard DPS check after 50% or the party dies.
• Entropic Eyes: tank must face away from the group (cone attack).
• Eredar Deathbringers: constant AoE + knockback. Tank back to wall.
• Gargantuan Abyssals: stack and split damage or someone gets one-shot.

Common mobs called out in this guide:

• 20867 (Death Watcher)
• 20868 (Entropic Eye)
• 20880 (Eredar Deathbringer)
• 20898 (Gargantuan Abyssal)

Spells to watch:

• 36657
• 36677
• 38844
• 38846
• 36837

The Arcatraz Normal Loot in TBC Classic

The Arcatraz on Normal Mode has a large range of loot for level 70s, making this an excellent dungeon for gearing in.

The Arcatraz Heroic Loot in TBC Classic

The Arcatraz 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.

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The Arcatraz FAQ

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

Where is The Arcatraz located?
The Arcatraz is located inside Tempest Keep in Netherstorm and requires a flying mount to reach the entrance.

Do you need a key to enter The Arcatraz?
Yes. Only one person in the party needs the Key to the Arcatraz to open the gate, or a rogue with 350 Lockpicking can open it.

Which faction is associated with The Arcatraz?
The Arcatraz is associated with The Sha’tar faction, and running it helps earn Sha’tar reputation.

Is The Arcatraz required for attunements?
Yes. The Arcatraz is tied to multiple major questlines, including Karazhan attunement and Tempest Keep/raid-related chains.