Classic dungeons
Temple of Atal'Hakkar: dungeon guide for WoW Classic 1.12
Short answer
Temple of Atal'Hakkar is a 5-player dungeon in Swamp of Sorrows, Eastern Kingdoms, for characters around levels 50 to 60. It has 10 encounters, ending with the Shade of Eranikus. It is part of the 1.12 world that Keldurn runs.
Key facts
| Location | Swamp of Sorrows, Eastern Kingdoms |
|---|---|
| Suggested levels | 50-60 |
| Group size | 5 players |
| Encounters | 10 |
| Added in | The original release (patch 1.1) |
About Temple of Atal'Hakkar
The Temple of Atal'Hakkar, also called the Sunken Temple, is a troll temple dragged under a swamp lake to stop the worship of the blood god Hakkar. Green dragons guard its depths, and the temple's ring of balconies and statues hides puzzles that open the way down.
On Keldurn, Temple of Atal'Hakkar follows the rules of patch 1.12 with x1 rates, so the run still rewards a balanced group, crowd control and a careful pull.
Temple of Atal'Hakkar bosses
Temple of Atal'Hakkar has 10 encounters.
- Atal'alarion
- Zul'Lor, Gasher, Loro, Zolo, Mijan and Hukku
- Jammal'an the Prophet
- Ogom the Wretched
- Weaver
- Dreamscythe
- Morphaz
- Hazzas
- Avatar of Hakkar
- Shade of Eranikus
How to reach Temple of Atal'Hakkar
The temple sits beneath the lake in the middle of the Swamp of Sorrows. Swim down to the submerged ruins and follow the tunnel to the instance portal.
Tips for a first run
Bring a tank, a healer and three damage dealers, and agree on loot rules before the first pull.
- Killing the six trolls on the balconies opens the path to Jammal'an.
- The dragons in the lower temple hit hard; bring a full group near the top of the range.
- Many class quests from the era send players here, so ask your trainer before the run.
Questions players ask
What level do you need for Temple of Atal'Hakkar?
The suggested range is levels 50 to 60. Groups at the top of the range clear it faster; groups below it need a careful tank and healer.
Where is the entrance to Temple of Atal'Hakkar?
The temple sits beneath the lake in the middle of the Swamp of Sorrows. Swim down to the submerged ruins and follow the tunnel to the instance portal.
How many bosses does Temple of Atal'Hakkar have?
10, counting rare and summoned encounters.
Sources
Updated October 3, 2026. Keldurn is an independent project compatible with the 1.12.1 era. It is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.