Utgarde Pinnacle Dungeon Guide
Utgarde Pinnacle can be found in Howling Fjord. The recommended level range to run this dungeon on Normal is 78-80. Heroic mode will require Level 80 to enter.
In this guide, we will cover dungeon quests, the layout of the dungeon, tactics for each boss, loot that can be obtained, and ideal group compositions.
Utgarde Pinnacle Quests
Before heading into Utgarde Pinnacle, we advise you to get all the dungeon quests related to it. To make this process easier, we have written a separate guide for the quests and their chains.
Utgarde Pinnacle Entrance Location

Utgarde Pinnacle can be found on the top floor of the building on the North side, with a summoning stone right next to the entrance.
Overview of Bosses in Utgarde Pinnacle
Here we will give you a full rundown of what you can expect from each of the bosses found here on both Normal and Heroic difficulties as well as the items they drop.
Svala Sorrowgrave
Mechanics and Strategy
Ritual of the Sword will teleport a random player to
Svala Sorrowgrave's platform. Three adds will channel on that player,
stunning them in place while a giant sword descends from above. If the sword
touches any player, they will take massive damage, likely killing them. Quickly
kill the 3 adds and move away from the falling sword. Ranged players may
continue to attack the boss during this phase while she is flying in the air.
Loot from Normal
Item | Required Level | Item Type | Slot |
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78 | Plate | Wrist |
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78 | Hands | |
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78 | One-Hand Agility Dagger | Weapon |
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78 | Wand | Ranged |
Loot from Heroic
Item | Required Level | Item Type | Slot |
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80 | Leather | Shoulder |
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80 | Cloth | Wrist |
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80 | Cloth | Legs |
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80 | Plate | Feet |
Gortok Palehoof
Mechanics and Strategy
Do not be in front of the boss if you are not a tank to avoid the
Arcing Smash.
Impale targets a random player, so be sure to
keep them alive through the bleed.
Loot from Normal
Item | Required Level | Item Type | Slot |
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78 | Plate | Chest |
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78 | Accessory | Back |
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78 | Off-Hand | Weapon |
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78 | Bow | Ranged |
Loot from Heroic
Item | Required Level | Item Type | Slot |
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80 | Shoulder | |
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80 | Plate | Shoulder |
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80 | Leather | Legs |
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80 | Jewelry | Finger |
Skadi the Ruthless
Mechanics and Strategy
This encounter starts off with a gauntlet down a hallway. Run down the hallway and kill the adds that run in constantly. Look for mobs called Ymirjar Harpooners, as they will drop a harpoon that you need to attack Grauf, Skadi's mount. Whenever Grauf is in range of the cannons at the end of the hallway, click on the cannon after you have obtained a harpoon to bring Skadi to the floor.
When Skadi himself is on the ground, deal with any remaining adds before
attacking the boss himself. Avoid his Whirlwind attack and remove
his Poison debuff from
Poisoned Spear if possible. Keep the tank
healthy as they can be getting stunned frequently by
Crush.
Loot from Normal
Item | Required Level | Item Type | Slot |
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78 | Cloth | Shoulder |
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78 | Leather | Chest |
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78 | Plate | Feet |
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78 | Jewelry | Neck |
Loot from Heroic
Item | Required Level | Item Type | Slot |
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80 | Plate | Waist |
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80 | Leather | Legs |
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80 | Main-Hand Intellect Dagger | Weapon |
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80 | Intellect Staff | Weapon |
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300 Riding | Flying Mount | N/A |
King Ymiron
Mechanics and Strategy
Either stop attacking or quickly remove the Bane buff on Ymiron as
this causes a high amount of damage to all players nearby.
Fetid Rot is
a Disease and should also be removed quickly if possible. Healers should be
aware of the tank's health at all times as this fight has a ton of burst damage,
especially with
Dark Slash dealing damage equal to half the target's
current health. Finally, every 20% health Ymiron will stun everyone and gain a
temporary ability.
Loot from Normal
Item | Required Level | Item Type | Slot |
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78 | Plate | Head |
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78 | Leather | Shoulder |
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78 | Plate | Legs |
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78 | Jewelry | Finger |
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78 | Accessory | Trinket |
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78 | One-Hand Agility Sword | Weapon |
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78 | Main-Hand Intellect Sword | Weapon |
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78 | Intellect Shield | Weapon |
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420 | BoP Jewelcrafting Pattern | N/A |
Loot from Heroic
Item | Required Level | Item Type | Slot |
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80 | Shoulder | |
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80 | Plate | Chest |
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80 | Jewelry | Neck |
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80 | Accessory | Trinket |
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80 | Leather | Hands |
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80 | Cloth | Waist |
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80 | Waist | |
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80 | One-Hand Strength Sword | Weapon |
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420 | BoP Jewelcrafting Pattern | N/A |
Utgarde Pinnacle Achievements in Wrath of the Lich King
Achievement | Description |
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Defeat the bosses in Utgarde Pinnacle. |
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Defeat the Utgarde Pinnacle bosses on Heroic Difficulty. |
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Defeat Skadi the Ruthless in Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic Difficulty after having killed Grauf from 100% to dead in a single pass. |
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Force Svala Sorrowgrave to kill a Scourge Hulk on Heroic Difficulty in Utgarde Pinnacle. |
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Defeat King Ymiron in Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic Difficulty without anyone in the party triggering Bane. |
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Defeat Skadi the Ruthless in Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic Difficulty within 3 minutes of starting the gauntlet event. |
Changelog
- 01 Jan. 2024: Updated for Phase 5.
- 22 Sep. 2022: Achievements added.
- 10 Sep. 2022: Page added
This guide has been written by Abide, TBC and WotLK veteran for nearly a decade. Abide is a Warrior tank and multi-class expert currently playing on Faerlina Horde. You can find him in the Icy Veins Discord if you have any questions or concerns.
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