Quick answer: The Sunken Temple is located in the Swamp of Sorrows’ eastern reaches, northeast of Stonard. The recommended level to begin is 45 or higher.
This five-player dungeon in World of Warcraft: Forever is located in contested Swamp of Sorrows territory, so players from either faction can reach it.
Where is Sunken Temple?
Which flight path is closest depends on your faction. The distances below are straight-line distances, not walking routes.

- Horde: Stonard is the closest flight path inside the Swamp of Sorrows. The entrance is east of it.
- Alliance: Nethergarde Keep in the Blasted Lands is the closest Alliance flight path. The entrance is northeast of it.
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Both factions may enter dungeons. If a dungeon is located in enemy territory, getting there involves a longer journey through hostile land; that is not an issue here.
Sunken Temple bosses
The game lists eight bosses for Sunken Temple. This list does not follow the order of a run.
- Atal’alarion
- Avatar of Hakkar
- Shade of Eranikus
- Hazzas
- Morphaz
- Weaver
- Dreamscythe
- Jammal’an the Prophet
Legacy achievement
Completing Sunken Temple counts toward Master Spelunker, a Legacy achievement with the text “Complete the following dungeons.” It rewards 1 Legacy Point, which you can put toward your Legacy talents. The achievement lists this dungeon as The Temple of Atal’Hakkar, and each listed dungeon counts once you defeat its final boss.
| Achievement | Dungeons to complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
Master Spelunker | Razorfen Downs, Uldaman, Zul'Farrak, Maraudon, Alcaz Prison, The Temple of Atal'Hakkar, Blackrock Depths, Lower Blackrock Spire, Upper Blackrock Spire, Scholomance, Stratholme: Live, Stratholme: Dead, Dire Maul: East, Dire Maul: North, Dire Maul: West, The Shaper's Terrace, Blackmaw Hold | 1 Legacy Point |
Dungeons to run before and after
In leveling order, Sunken Temple comes after two dungeons at 42 and up and before two that start at 48.
- Before: Zul’Farrak (42+) and Maraudon (42+)
- After: Blackrock Depths (48+) and Alcaz Prison (48-53)
The full order is in the WoW Forever dungeons by level list.







