WoW Forever Crest of Lordaeron Full Guide – Spawn Locations, Quest Steps & Pro Tips

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Last updated: 11-12 10:02

Introduction & Quest Overview
Core Quest Rules & Rewards
All 5 Crest Spawn Locations (In Run Order)
Hunter Eagle Eye: Handy Scanning Trick
Alliance & Horde Turn-In NPCs
Common Pitfalls & Known Bugs
Final Thoughts & Recommendation

Introduction & Quest Overview

If you’re running the Ruins of Lordaeron dungeon in WoW Forever, you may have heard about the hidden Crest of Lordaeron quest. Unlike most quests you pick up outside a dungeon from an NPC, this secret quest only starts once you loot the Crest item inside the instance.

Ruins of Lordaeron sits within Undercity, right next to the undead starting zone. This dungeon hosts several side quests, and the Crest of Lordaeron is one of its most easily missed secrets. The Crest has no minimap marker, spawns randomly across multiple spots, and blends into dark walls. Many players finish the whole dungeon without spotting it, then run into trouble trying to backtrack later.

Core Quest Rules & Rewards

Key Mechanic: Only one spawn point will activate per dungeon reset. The Crest will appear at just one of the five locations each run.

Important Rule: This quest cannot be shared. Every party member must find their own Crest to complete the quest. One player looting it does not unlock the quest for the whole group.

Rewards: A chunk of experience plus a Small Sack of Gems. This reward is not endgame gear, so it works best as a nice bonus while leveling, not something you need to force your group to farm endlessly.

All 5 Crest Spawn Locations (In Run Order)

The best strategy is to check these spots as you progress through the dungeon. Backtracking after clearing all bosses is risky: mobs will respawn, and teammates may leave, leaving you outnumbered.

Spawn 1: Right-Side Tower After Witherfang
After defeating Witherfang, head to this tower. Check the stair area first, then climb up and circle the outer wall. If the Crest is not here, do not move toward the gargoyles — they will aggro you.

Spawn 2: Crypt Above the "E" in Lordamere (After Baron)
This crypt also hosts another dungeon quest. Interact with the crypt door to spawn an enemy. Kill the mob first, then search inside the crypt for the Crest.

Spawn 3: Market Street Tower on the Left Side
Search the stairs, then climb the tower and inspect the walls. This spot sits off the main path, so groups rushing through the dungeon almost always skip it.

Spawn 4: Ground Floor of the Northwest Tower
This is the only spot where the Crest can spawn on the floor instead of a wall. It tends to be easier to spot, as it does not blend into dark stone surfaces.

Spawn 5: Far Northwest Stone Structure
Travel all the way to the far northwest corner of the dungeon. Look for the stone building on your left and check its outer wall for the Crest.

Hunter Eagle Eye: Handy Scanning Trick

A neat trick many players miss: the Ruins of Lordaeron instance is flagged as an outdoor zone in WoW Forever. That means Hunters can use Eagle Eye here. Eagle Eye zooms your camera far away to scan distant locations without moving your character.

If your party has a Hunter, they can safely scan all five spawn points from a safe position. This removes the risk of pulling extra trash mobs. This trick is convenient, but it is not required. You can absolutely find the Crest without a Hunter in your group — you just need to take your time and watch the walls carefully.

Alliance & Horde Turn-In NPCs

Once you loot the Crest, open your inventory and click the item to accept the quest. The turn-in NPC differs for Horde and Alliance players, a detail many short guides leave out.

Horde: Oran Snakewrithe in the Mage Quarter of Undercity

Alliance: Lady Dena Kennedy in the Royal Gallery, Stormwind Keep

Common Pitfalls & Known Bugs

The Crest is dark and blends with shadowed walls. It is easy to walk right past it.
Do not expect multiple Crests to spawn in one run. Only one of the five locations will have it.
The crypt spawns a mob when activated. Prepare for combat before opening it.
Some runs have a bug where the Crest fails to spawn entirely. Reset the dungeon and try again if this happens.

Final Thoughts & Recommendation

The Crest of Lordaeron is a fun, low-stakes hidden quest. If your group is pushing for fast dungeon clears, you can comfortably skip it without losing anything meaningful. If you are leveling slowly and enjoy hunting secret easter eggs, checking the spawn points along your route is well worth your time.

The biggest takeaway is simple: check the spots as you go. Backtracking is the #1 reason this easy quest becomes frustrating.