The short recommendation
Sunken Temple is a multi-floor maze with a lower statue puzzle, an upper ring of troll minibosses, a central prophet encounter, dragons, class quests and an optional Avatar of Hakkar event. A full quest run is long; advertise statues, class quests and Hakkar explicitly.
Choose the run before inviting
Lower statues
Activate the six statues in the correct order to summon Atal’alarion.
Upper ring
Kill all six troll minibosses around the balconies to unlock Jammal’an.
Dragons and Eranikus
After Jammal’an, continue through the dragonkin wing to the Shade of Eranikus.
Avatar of Hakkar
Optional event requiring Yeh’kinya’s quest item after a long chain involving Zul’Farrak and the Hinterlands.
Before travelling
- Collect level-50 class quests before travelling; their rewards are major reasons to run.
- Confirm whether anyone has Yeh’kinya’s Scroll for Avatar of Hakkar.
- Use a route leader familiar with floors and staircases.
- Bring poison removal, interrupts and enough time for a genuine full clear.
Quest pickup checklist
These are the key Classic Era quests to check before travelling. “Both” means the quest is available to both factions—not that reaching the dungeon is equally convenient.
| Quest | Faction | Pickup | Prerequisite / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Into The Temple of Atal'Hakkar | Alliance | Brohann Caskbelly, Stormwind | Rhapsody's Tale |
| Haze of Evil | Alliance | Gregan Brewspewer, Feralas | A Visit to Gregan |
| The Temple of Atal'Hakkar | Horde | Fel'zerul, Stonard | Return to Fel'Zerul |
| Zapper Fuel | Horde | Liv Rizzlefix, Ratchet | Marvon's Workshop |
| Into the Depths | Both | Marvon Rivetseeker, Tanaris | The Stone Circle |
| Secret of the Circle | Both | Marvon Rivetseeker, Tanaris | The Stone Circle |
| The God Hakkar | Both | Yeh'kinya, Steamwheedle Port | The Ancient Egg |
| Jammal'an the Prophet | Both | Atal'ai Exile, The Hinterlands | None |
Checked against Classic quest records in July 2026. Quest availability can differ on seasonal and progression realms.
Boss and event warnings
| Encounter | What the group must know |
|---|---|
| Atal’alarion | Complete the statue sequence, then manage knockback and avoid being thrown from the lower platform. |
| Six troll minibosses | All must die to unlock Jammal’an; track the ring so none is missed. |
| Jammal’an and Ogom | Control one target, interrupt dangerous casts and manage the transformation mechanic. |
| Dreamscythe / Weaver / Morphaz / Hazzas | Face dragons safely and avoid knockbacks or breaths across the group. |
| Avatar of Hakkar | Protect the event, use blood at the correct flames and survive repeated waves. |
| Shade of Eranikus | Manage sleep, threat and dragon breath; clear the chamber before pulling. |
Notable reasons to run it
- Diamond Flask and other class-quest choices — level-50 class chains
- Drakestone — green dragon bosses
- Dragon’s Call — Shade of Eranikus, very rare
- Crest of Supremacy — Shade of Eranikus
- Avenguard Helm / Lifeforce Dirk / Gemburst Circlet — Hakkar quest
Drop chances vary and rare items are targets, not promises. Compare upgrades for your actual class and level.
Role checklist
Control the route
Mark dangerous targets, use line-of-sight and pause before events. Protect the healer before chasing damage.
Call your mana
Drink before scripted waves, prioritise dispels and stop impatient pulls while resources are low.
Interrupt and control
Respect marked targets, stop dangerous casts and prevent runners from collecting another pack.
Common wipe and wasted-time risks
- Mixing the Season of Discovery raid with Classic dungeon instructions.
- Missing one upper-ring miniboss and locking Jammal’an.
- Starting Avatar of Hakkar without the quest item or preparation.
- Getting separated across floors and staircases.
- Standing where dragon knockbacks throw players into uncleared space.
Related quest guides
Open the prerequisites and step order before committing to the travel or group.