Classic dungeonLevel 33–41

Scarlet Monastery: Library Dungeon Guide

The Library is the second wing of the Scarlet Monastery in Tirisfal Glades, usually run at levels 33–41 in WoW Forever. Here is its open portal in the monastery hall, the book quests that send you in, Houndmaster Loksey and Arcanist Doan with tactics, The Scarlet Key and the reworked loot.

Level: 33–41
Bosses: 2
Full clear: 25–35min
Difficulty: 4/10

Tirisfal Glades · Eastern KingdomsEntrance 85.1, 31.4 Show on the map Run it with mmonster

The bosses

1Houndmaster LokseyLevel 34
2Final bossArcanist DoanLevel 37

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Overview

Inside Scarlet Monastery: Library

The Library is the monastery's long wing of halls and bookshelves. The way runs through the Huntsman's Cloister, a courtyard where Houndmaster Loksey keeps his tracking hounds in a side room, then through the Gallery of Treasures into the Athenaeum, where Arcanist Doan waits at the end. Every mob is a Scarlet humanoid, a lot of them cast or heal, and wounded ones run off to fetch help.

Doan matters beyond his loot. His strongbox holds The Scarlet Key, and without it the Armory and the Cathedral stay locked. Killing him also counts for the Experienced Spelunker achievement. Loksey is level 34, Doan 37 and the trash 33–36, so at the beta cap of 30 the Library is a stretch, but beta groups have cleared it since October 2.

Forever kept the halls and the bosses of Classic and reworked their loot, and a new Alliance quest, Past Due, sends you after a book Doan took from Dalaran.

Level 33–41 is the range the dungeon is tuned for, not a minimum entry level. This is the Forever level range as it stands today. It can still shift before launch.

Forever vs Classic

What changed in Scarlet Monastery: Library for WoW Forever

What is different from the Classic version you may know. Everything else works as it did in Classic.

Loksey and Doan got reworked weaponsBeta data
Loksey's Training Stick gained attack power and a chance on hit to deal extra physical damage and stun dogs and hyenas for 3 seconds. Doan's Illusionary Rod hits for less and trades Intellect and Spirit for critical strike and Stamina, his Hypnotic Blade lost weapon damage and spell power, and the Robe of Doan has less Spirit and a bit more armor.
Past Due, a new Alliance questBeta data
A Kirin Tor scholar wants The Lost Magic of the Runemasters, a book Arcanist Doan took from the old library of Dalaran. You choose between Salve and Salvation, an off-hand, and the Knucklebound Thimble, a ring, and get Kirin Tor reputation. Nobody has reported where the quest starts yet.
Weaker shouts and healsBeta data
Loksey's Battle Shout lasts 3 minutes now but gives less attack power. Doan's Arcane Explosion has new numbers, and the Scarlet Adepts heal a little less than in Classic.
Less quest bonus, more kill experienceConfirmed
Since October 1 dungeon quests give half of their bonus experience. Dungeon kills pay more since October 8: about 20% more experience, and in a group your own level decides your kill experience, not the highest player in the party. One player far above the mobs' level still means no experience for anyone in the group. The Library holds most of the monastery's quests, so it is the wing where your quest log pays off most.

Location

Where is Scarlet Monastery: Library? Entrance and how to get there

The Library is the open portal on the far right of the Scarlet Monastery hall, at about 85.4, 32.5. The monastery stands in the far north-east of Tirisfal Glades above the Whispering Gardens, and the hall is at the top of the stairs at about 85.1, 31.4. No key is needed.

Tap a place for its /way coordinates.Open full map

1Fly to Southshore in Hillsbrad Foothills, the Alliance has no flight path in Tirisfal Glades.
2Go north past Dalaran and swim north through Lordamere Lake to the border of Silverpine Forest and Tirisfal Glades.
3Follow the road east past Undercity, then the dirt path north at about 66.0, 59.5 up to the monastery. At higher levels with a mount you can fly to Chillwind Camp and ride in past The Bulwark instead.
4Climb the stairs into the hall and take the open portal on the far right.

1Fly to Undercity, or take the zeppelin from Orgrimmar to Tirisfal Glades.
2Leave Undercity by the main gate, follow the road east and turn north onto the dirt path at about 66.0, 59.5.
3Follow the path north-east up to the monastery and climb the stairs into the hall.
4Take the open portal on the far right.

Entrance portalMap coordinates, Tirisfal Glades85.1, 31.4
GraveyardMap coordinates, Tirisfal Glades79.0, 40.8

Copies the /way command for TomTom.

Group Finder

The Group Finder has one entry for the whole monastery at level 30, the Library has no entry of its own. The portal lets you in from level 20.

After a wipe

The spirit healer stands south-west of the monastery at about 79.0, 40.8. Run back up the hill and the stairs and take the far right portal. The Library is long, so a wipe at Doan means a long walk, and in Classic the trash respawns in slow runs.

Map and route

The route through the dungeon

5 areas, one path. Tap a stop to see what waits there.

Area 1 of 5

Entrance hall and first corridor

The portal drops you at the start of a long corridor. It is quiet, so buff and set your marks here.

BetaSpot from beta reports, it can still change

Area 2 of 5

Huntsman's Cloister

An open courtyard with Scarlet Gallants, Beastmasters and their Tracking Hounds. The way to Doan runs straight across it, a turn to the right leads to Loksey.

Mobs here

Area 3 of 5

Houndmaster room

A side room off the courtyard where Houndmaster Loksey waits with three hounds. He is optional for the run, but both big kill quests of the monastery need him.

Boss here

Houndmaster Loksey

Mobs here

Scarlet Tracking HoundElite

BetaSpot from beta reports, it can still change

Area 4 of 5

Gallery of Treasures

Corridors and halls with Gallants and Adepts, Monks, Diviners and Chaplains, then the first book halls. The quest books lie on shelves and tables in these halls and in the Athenaeum, so look at every one you pass.

Mobs here

Area 5 of 5

Athenaeum

The book halls of the Athenaeum, full of Monks, Diviners and Chaplains, end in Doan's round room. Doan's Strongbox with The Scarlet Key stands behind him.

Boss here

Arcanist Doan

Mobs here

Encounters

Boss roster

Main bosses2

1Boss 1 of 2

Houndmaster Loksey

BossHumanoidLevel 34

2 abilities3 loot items

Houndmaster Loksey waits with three elite Scarlet Tracking Hounds in a side room of the Huntsman's Cloister. Both big kill quests of the monastery need him.

Abilities

Battle Shout · The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards Lasts 3 min.
Bloodlust · Increases an ally's attack speed by 30% for 30 sec.

Tactics

In Classic he comes with all three hounds. CC one hound, tank Loksey and the rest, kill the hounds one by one, then Loksey.
Bloodlust speeds up the attacks of Loksey or a hound by 30% for 30 seconds. Purge or dispel it.
Battle Shout raises the attack power of the whole pack, so the tank takes more the longer the hounds live.

Tank

Gather Loksey and the free hounds and face them away from the group.

Healer

Expect heavy tank damage while the hounds are up.

Damage

Kill the hounds first, one at a time.

Watch out for: Bloodlust on Loksey while all hounds are still alive.

Adds

Scarlet Tracking Hound ×3

Notable loot

2Boss 2 of 2Final boss

Arcanist Doan

BossHumanoidLevel 37

5 abilities4 loot items

Arcanist Doan is the last boss of the Library and guards The Scarlet Key.

Abilities

Silence · Silences nearby enemies, preventing them from casting spells for 10 sec.
Arcane Explosion · Sends out a blast wave of magic, inflicting Arcane damage to nearby enemies.
Detonation
Arcane Bubble
Polymorph · Transforms an enemy into a sheep, forcing it to wander around for up to 20 sec. While wandering, the sheep cannot attack or cast spells, but regenerates very quickly. Any damage will transform the target back into its normal form. Only one target can be polymorphed at a time. Only works on beasts, dragons, giants, humanoids, and critters.

Tactics

In Classic he casts Arcane Bubble around half health, which makes him immune for 8 seconds, then starts Detonation, a 5 second cast that hits everyone within 30 yards very hard.
When the bubble goes up, break line of sight or run out of range. Groups tank him near the doorway of his room and hide behind the pillars of the hall before it.
Silence stops all casting near him for 10 seconds, so healers and casters keep their distance.
He also uses Arcane Explosion and turns a player into a sheep with Polymorph. Dispel it.

Tank

Tank him where everyone can step behind the door frame or a pillar.

Healer

Stay out of Silence range and be behind cover when the bubble goes up.

Damage

Stop casting and hide as soon as the bubble appears.

Watch out for: Anyone still in line of sight when Detonation finishes.

Notable loot

Robe of Doan · Chest
Mantle of Doan · Shoulder
Illusionary Rod · Two-Hand
Hypnotic Blade · Main Hand

Trash

Dangerous trash and diseases

Most wipes here start before a boss. These are the packs and effects to respect.

Beastmasters and hounds
Scarlet Beastmasters come with elite Tracking Hounds and Gallants. Exploding Shot hits the target and everyone next to it, so do not stand on the tank. Gallants stack Crusader Strike on whoever they hit.
Scarlet Adepts
Adepts heal their pack and cast Holy Smite. Interrupt the heals and kill them before the Gallants.
Diviners, Monks and Chaplains
The long halls to Doan mix Diviners with Mana Burn and Fireball, Monks that Kick casters and Chaplains that shield and renew their friends. Mana Burn drains your healer, so kill the Diviners first and pull the casters around corners to you.

Quests

Scarlet Monastery: Library quests

Most of the monastery's quests are done in the Library: three book quests, the new Alliance quest Past Due and the mage quest Rituals of Power. Loksey also counts for the two big kill quests that end with Whitemane in the Cathedral. The full list of all four wings, with the wing each quest needs, is on the Graveyard page.

Every Scarlet Monastery quest with the wing it needs

Known issue: Into The Scarlet Monastery has no rewards. The Horde quest from Varimathras still points at three Classic rewards that do not exist in Forever. Loksey still counts for it, but what it gives besides Undercity reputation is unknown.

Alliance4

Pick up before you go

1Ironforge, Hall of Explorers: Librarian Mae Paledust (Mythology of the Titans).
2Southshore church: Raleigh the Devout (In the Name of the Light), after the Brother Anton chain.
3Mages: Magus Tirth in Thousand Needles (Rituals of Power).

Mythology of the Titans
Level 38, from 28
Quest giver
Librarian Mae PaledustIronforge · 74.0, 13.4
Turn in
Librarian Mae PaledustIronforge · 74.0, 13.4
Librarian Mae Paledust in the Hall of Explorers in Ironforge wants Mythology of the Titans from the shelves.
You get: Explorers' League Commendation
Past Due
Level 38, from 30
New in Forever. Fetch The Lost Magic of the Runemasters, which Doan took from Dalaran. Nobody has reported the giver yet.
Choose one
- Salve and Salvation
- Knucklebound Thimble
Rituals of Power
Level 40, from 30
Quest giver
Magus TirthThousand Needles · 78.2, 75.8
Turn in
TabethaDustwallow Marsh · 46.0, 57.0
Mages only. Magus Tirth in Thousand Needles sends you for Rituals of Power, and the book goes to Tabetha in Dustwallow Marsh.
In the Name of the Light
Level 40, from 34
Quest giver
Raleigh the DevoutHillsbrad Foothills · 51.4, 58.4
Turn in
Raleigh the DevoutHillsbrad Foothills · 51.4, 58.4
Raleigh the Devout in Southshore, after the Brother Anton chain. The same four bosses as the Horde quest.
Choose one

Horde5

Pick up before you go

1Undercity: Varimathras (Into The Scarlet Monastery), Parqual Fintallas (Test of Lore, after the earlier steps) and Master Apothecary Faranell (Hearts of Zeal).
2Thunder Bluff: Sage Truthseeker (Compendium of the Fallen), not for Undead.
3Mages: Magus Tirth in Thousand Needles (Rituals of Power).

Compendium of the Fallen
Level 38, from 28
Quest giver
Sage TruthseekerThunder Bluff · 34.4, 47.2
Turn in
Sage TruthseekerThunder Bluff · 34.4, 47.2
Sage Truthseeker at Hunter Rise in Thunder Bluff. Find the Compendium of the Fallen among the books. Orcs, Tauren and Trolls only.
Choose one
Test of Lore
Level 36, from 25
Quest giver
Parqual FintallasUndercity · 57.4, 65.4
Turn in
Parqual FintallasUndercity · 57.4, 65.4
Parqual Fintallas in Undercity, a step of the Test of Lore chain that starts with Dorn Plainstalker. Bring back Beginnings of the Undead Threat.
Rituals of Power
Level 40, from 30
Quest giver
Magus TirthThousand Needles · 78.2, 75.8
Turn in
TabethaDustwallow Marsh · 46.0, 57.0
Mages only. Magus Tirth in Thousand Needles sends you for Rituals of Power, and the book goes to Tabetha in Dustwallow Marsh.
Into The Scarlet Monastery
Level 42, from 33
Quest giver
VarimathrasUndercity · 56.2, 92.4
Turn in
VarimathrasUndercity · 56.2, 92.4
Varimathras in Undercity. Loksey dies here, Herod in the Armory, Mograine and Whitemane in the Cathedral.
Known issue
Hearts of Zeal
Level 33, from 30
Quest giver
Master Apothecary FaranellUndercity · 48.4, 69.4
Turn in
Master Apothecary FaranellUndercity · 48.4, 69.4
Master Apothecary Faranell in Undercity. Hearts of Zeal drop from the Scarlet humanoids here as in every wing.

Loot

Loot table

Every boss drop and every quest reward of the dungeon. Hover an item for its stats.

Loksey's Training Stick is a staff for hunters and druids, his Dog Training Gloves are leather, and the Dog Whistle is a trinket. Doan's Robe, Mantle, Illusionary Rod and Hypnotic Blade are caster gear. In Classic every player in the group can loot a Scarlet Key from the strongbox.

Item	Slot	Source	Req.
Dog Whistle	Trinket	Houndmaster Loksey	25
Loksey's Training Stick	Two-Hand	Houndmaster Loksey	31
Dog Training Gloves	Hands · Leather	Houndmaster Loksey	31
Robe of Doan	Chest · Cloth	Arcanist Doan	34
Mantle of Doan	Shoulder · Cloth	Arcanist Doan	34
Illusionary Rod	Two-Hand	Arcanist Doan	34
Hypnotic Blade	Main Hand	Arcanist Doan	34
Vile Protector	Off-hand	Compendium of the Fallen	28
Forcestone Buckler	Off-hand	Compendium of the Fallen	28
Omega Orb	Off-hand	Compendium of the Fallen	28
Explorers' League Commendation	Neck	Mythology of the Titans	28
Salve and Salvation	Off-hand	Past Due	30
Knucklebound Thimble	Finger	Past Due	30
Sword of Serenity	One-Hand	In the Name of the Light	34
Bonebiter	Two-Hand	In the Name of the Light	34
Black Menace	One-Hand	In the Name of the Light	34
Orb of Lorica	Off-hand	In the Name of the Light	34

Beta drop chances come from a handful of kills and are left out until the sample is bigger.

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Collect

Achievements from Scarlet Monastery: Library

Achievement1

Experienced SpelunkerEarned in Scarlet Monastery: Library, Needs Arcanist Doan

Before you go

Pick up the book questsThe givers are spread over Undercity, Thunder Bluff, Ironforge and Thousand Needles. Get them before the trip, the books are the reason most groups come here.
Bring interruptsAdepts heal, Diviners burn mana and Doan casts all fight long. Two players with an interrupt make the halls much calmer.
Bring CC and snaresEverything here is humanoid, so Polymorph, Sap and Freezing Trap all work. Keep a snare or stun ready for mobs that run at low health.
Know the Detonation spotAgree before the pull where everyone hides from Detonation, a pillar or the door frame.

Loot every quest book the moment you see it, they sit in the halls before Doan.
Pull the caster packs around a corner so they come to the tank instead of casting from range.
Every player takes a Scarlet Key from the strongbox before you leave, the Armory and the Cathedral need it.

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FAQ

Questions players ask

What level is Scarlet Monastery Library in WoW Forever?

The usual range is 33–41. Loksey is level 34, Doan 37 and the trash 33–36. The Forever Group Finder lists the whole monastery at level 30, and the portal lets you in from level 20. With the beta cap at 30 the Library is a hard run, but groups have cleared it since October 2.

How do you get into the Library?

Climb the stairs into the Scarlet Monastery hall in north-east Tirisfal Glades at about 85.1, 31.4. The Library is the open portal on the far right at about 85.4, 32.5. You need no key.

How many bosses are in the Library, and who is the last boss?

Two. Houndmaster Loksey waits with his hounds in a side room of the courtyard, and Arcanist Doan at the end of the Athenaeum is the last boss.

Which quests do you finish in the Library?

Compendium of the Fallen, Test of Lore, Mythology of the Titans, Past Due and the mage quest Rituals of Power. Loksey also counts for Into The Scarlet Monastery and In the Name of the Light, and Hearts of Zeal drop here too.

What does Arcanist Doan drop?

The Robe of Doan, the Mantle of Doan, the Illusionary Rod and the Hypnotic Blade, all caster gear. His strongbox holds The Scarlet Key.

Where do you get the Scarlet Key, and what does it open?

From Doan's Strongbox behind Arcanist Doan at the end of the Library. It opens the doors of the Armory and the Cathedral. The key is unchanged in Forever.

How long does a full Library clear take?

In Classic under an hour. The halls are long and the casters run, so a group that pulls carefully is faster in the end.

How do you survive Doan's Detonation?

When he puts up Arcane Bubble, get out of his line of sight or more than 30 yards away before the 5 second cast ends. Tank him near the door of his room so everyone can step around the corner.

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