Apothecary Zamah is a timed Horde delivery quest in World of Warcraft Classic. You pick up the Rendered Spores from Apothecary Helbrim at The Crossroads in The Barrens and carry them to Apothecary Zamah in Thunder Bluff before a 45-minute countdown expires. The distance is the whole challenge, so the route you pick decides whether you finish comfortably or race the clock.
Quick answer: Turn in the Rendered Spores to Apothecary Zamah in the Pools of Vision beneath Spirit Rise in Thunder Bluff within 45 minutes. Take the Wind Rider from The Crossroads straight to Thunder Bluff to beat the timer easily.
Apothecary Zamah quest requirements
This quest is the follow-up to Fungal Spores, so you need that step completed before Helbrim offers it. It is not sharable, meaning each party member has to obtain and deliver their own emulsion.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction | Horde |
| Level | 15 (requires level 10) |
| Prerequisite | Fungal Spores |
| Start | Apothecary Helbrim, The Crossroads |
| End | Apothecary Zamah, Pools of Vision (23.4, 21.3) |
| Time limit | 45 minutes |
| Item carried | Rendered Spores (provided) |
If the timer reaches zero before you reach Zamah, the quest fails and you must pick it up again from Helbrim. Do not stop to fight or detour.
Fastest route: fly from The Crossroads
If you have the Thunder Bluff flight path unlocked, flying is by far the safest way to beat the countdown. The trip takes only a couple of minutes and leaves you almost no risk of failure.
On-foot route from The Barrens to Thunder Bluff
The quest can be finished entirely on foot if you do not have the flight path. A mount makes it far easier, but even a walking character can make the delivery with time to spare by holding a straight line west and then southwest. The path runs from The Barrens, up through Stonetalon Mountains, and down into Mulgore.
Finding Apothecary Zamah in the Pools of Vision
Apothecary Zamah stands inside the Pools of Vision, a hidden cave beneath the shamans of Thunder Bluff. The entrance is on the Spirit Rise bluff, so you reach it only after crossing the northwest bridge. Her exact spot is around coordinates 23.4, 21.3.
On Spirit Rise, follow the cliffside outer path downhill to the cave portal and enter. Continue down the ramp, going by the glowing green pools and fungal growths as you head toward the Royal Apothecary Society alcove. Zamah waits on the raised walkway near the rear; her location appears as a yellow question mark on your minimap.
Rewards for completing Apothecary Zamah
Turning in the Rendered Spores gives you the Cauldron Stirrer automatically, plus one alchemical reward of your choice. You also gain experience and Undercity reputation.
| Reward | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cauldron Stirrer | 1 | Guaranteed |
| Elixir of Minor Fortitude | 4 | Choice |
| Elixir of Minor Agility | 4 | Choice |
| Minor Rejuvenation Potion | 3 | Choice |
| Swiftness Potion | 2 | Choice |
- 800 experience (1,110 in Season of Mastery)
- +75 reputation with Undercity (+150 in Burning Crusade)
How to confirm the delivery worked
You know the delivery landed in time when Zamah accepts the emulsion and remarks that it is still potent, then invites you to choose your reward. The quest clears from your log, the timer disappears, and the reward and reputation register immediately.
If you want to verify the completion later, you can check it in-game with the command /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(853)), which returns true once the quest is finished. From here, Zamah opens further Forsaken tasks in Thunder Bluff, so it is worth staying to see what she offers next.
