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=== Raids ===
 
=== Raids ===
Except for [[Upper Blackrock Spire]], all raid members must be attuned or possess a key to enter the instance. Both Molten Core and Blackwing Lair require respective attunement through quests to enter by their respective shortcuts but <i>not</i> to enter the instances themselves.
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Except for [[Upper Blackrock Spire]], all raid members must be attuned or possess a key to enter the instance. Both Molten Core and Blackwing Lair require respective attunement through quests to enter by their respective shortcuts but ''not'' to enter the instances themselves.
 
*<strike>[[Instance attunement (Original)#Seal of Ascension|Upper Blackrock Spire]]</strike> ''No attunement required as of [[patch 3.0.8]]''
 
*<strike>[[Instance attunement (Original)#Seal of Ascension|Upper Blackrock Spire]]</strike> ''No attunement required as of [[patch 3.0.8]]''
 
*<strike>[[Instance attunement (Original)#Attunement to the Core|Molten Core]]</strike> ''No attunement required as of [[patch 3.0.8]]''
 
*<strike>[[Instance attunement (Original)#Attunement to the Core|Molten Core]]</strike> ''No attunement required as of [[patch 3.0.8]]''
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==Patch changes==
 
==Patch changes==
{{Patched|patch=2.0.3|note=The Requirement for [[Heroic mode|Heroic]] Keys has been lowered to {{Reputation|Honored}}.}}
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{{Patch 2.0.3|note=The Requirement for [[Heroic mode|Heroic]] Keys has been lowered to {{Reputation|Honored}}.}}
{{Patched|patch=3.0.8|comment={{item|icon=|Mallet of Zul'Farrak}} is no longer required to summon [[Gahz'rilla]] in [[Zul'Farrak]].}}
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{{Patch 3.0.8|comment={{item|icon=|Mallet of Zul'Farrak}} is no longer required to summon [[Gahz'rilla]] in [[Zul'Farrak]].}}
{{Patched|patch=3.0.8|comment={{item|icon=|Scepter of Celebras}} is no longer required to create a portal to the [[Earth Song Falls]] area of inner [[Maraudon]].}}
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{{Patch 3.0.8|comment={{item|icon=|Scepter of Celebras}} is no longer required to create a portal to the [[Earth Song Falls]] area of inner [[Maraudon]].}}
{{Patched|patch=3.0.8|comment={{item|icon=|Seal of Ascension}} is no longer required to open the door leading to [[Upper Blackrock Spire]].}}
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{{Patch 3.0.8|comment={{item|icon=|Seal of Ascension}} is no longer required to open the door leading to [[Upper Blackrock Spire]].}}
 
[[Category:Guides]]
 
[[Category:Guides]]
 
[[Category:Instances]]
 
[[Category:Instances]]
 
[[Category:Attunements]]
 
[[Category:Attunements]]
 
[[Category:World of Warcraft key items]]
 
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Instance Attunement}}

Revision as of 22:39, 4 October 2009

Instance attunement refers to the process of gaining permanent access to an instance. The term comes from one of the first of such quests created: N [60] Attunement to the Core. Many of the endgame instances require you to complete a quest or obtain a certain item to allow entrance. Listed below are all the instances that require an attunement and how to complete it.

With patch 1.11, players received a keyring, which is essentially a permanent bag in which a number of keys can be placed. Unfortunately, not everything is considered a key. The Scepter of Celebras, for example, is not seen as a key and keeps taking up space.

Since patch 2.0.1 the keyring grows dynamically as the player gathers more keys (instead of a certain number slots per so many levels).

  • For a detailed look at attunement to the non-Burning Crusade instances, see Instance attunement (Original).
  • For a detailed look at attunement to the Burning Crusade instances, see Instance attunement (Burning Crusade).

Bluepost: "Attunements tended to cause more frustration than benefit so we have aimed to put the story parts into optional quests and allow players to have easier access to the dungeons. I don't remember when heading to Onyxia anybody being excited to help someone do the attunement again."

Instances

The instances listed here require a key or attunement to access some or all areas of the instance. In some cases, a rogue can use lockpicking in lieu of a key. In most cases, only one player needs to open the door for all members of the group to gain access.

Heroic mode keys

To enter the heroic mode version of an Outland instance you must earn honored reputation status with a specific faction related to that instance. Once honored status is obtained, the keys can simply be purchased from that faction's quartermaster. The currently available instances and their respective factions are listed below. Please note that all party members must have a key to enter the instance in heroic mode.

Hellfire Citadel AllianceHonor Hold
HordeThrallmar
Coilfang Reservoir Cenarion Expedition
Auchindoun Lower City
Tempest Keep Sha'tar
Caverns of Time Keepers of Time
Magister's Terrace You just need to complete the quest chain that starts from Exarch Larethor on the Isle of Quel'Danas.

As for instances in Northrend, upon reaching the level cap (level 80) Heroic mode is automatically unlocked for all instances. In addition, Northrend raids (Naxxramas, The Obsidian Sanctum and The Eye of Eternity) now include a Heroic (25-man as opposed to the normal 10-man) version as well, which is also unlocked by reaching level 80.

Raids

Except for Upper Blackrock Spire, all raid members must be attuned or possess a key to enter the instance. Both Molten Core and Blackwing Lair require respective attunement through quests to enter by their respective shortcuts but not to enter the instances themselves.

Other keys

  • Key to Searing Gorge
  • Yeh'kinya's Scroll
  • The Scarlet Key
  • Prison Cell Key
  • Workshop Key

Patch changes

Bc icon Patch 2.0.3 (2007-01-09): The Requirement for Heroic Keys has been lowered to Honored.
Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): [Mallet of Zul'Farrak] is no longer required to summon Gahz'rilla in Zul'Farrak.
Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): [Scepter of Celebras] is no longer required to create a portal to the Earth Song Falls area of inner Maraudon.
Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): [Seal of Ascension] is no longer required to open the door leading to Upper Blackrock Spire.