Changes: Dark Iron (metal)

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This article is about the mineral. For other uses, see Dark Iron (disambiguation).

Dark iron can be found in Blackrock Depths and Molten Core. Aside from Arcanite and Elementium, dark iron was the most challenging ore to acquire before The Burning Crusade, especially in the large quantities needed to create bars.

All dark iron smelting and smithing must be performed at the Black Forge and Black Anvil, respectively. Both of these are found in Blackrock Depths, and no other anvil or forge will do.

In the RPG

This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

Found only in the deepest cores of the greatest mountains, dark iron is inherently volcanic in origin. It can be forged only in the hottest of environments, and only when such places are uncorrupted by magic. The deep-dwelling dwarves of Blackrock Mountain employ a forge constructed directly into a river of molten lava, the only place they could find that could generate the required amount of consistent heat. There are also rumors that a similar forge exists in the heart of the Elemental Plane, where dark iron is much more common. A journey to this site would not be for the faint of heart. Dark iron is inherently sensitive to magic. If corrupted by incorrectly cast spells, it fractures into useless powder. Magical enhancements can be added to dark iron arms and armor only as the newly forged item cools to just the right temperature and consistency. Once the item is complete, no further enhancements or enchantments can be added. Such attempts simply fail, wasting any ingredients used in the attempt. For obvious reasons, magic dark iron items must be created at the time they are forged. Items made of dark iron are a shadowy gray color. They appear more like charcoal than metal, and if struck give a flat, dull tone instead of a metallic clang. Although they have a fragile appearance, dark iron items are exceptionally tough and resilient in battle.^[1]

Patch changes

Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Dark Iron mineral nodes will no longer appear in the Burning Steppes or Searing Gorge.
Patch 1.7.0 (2005-09-13): Dark Iron mineral nodes will now sometimes appear in the Burning Steppes and Searing Gorge.

References

^ Arthaus. More Magic and Mayhem, 154. ISBN 9781588469458.

External links

[1] Arthaus. More Magic and Mayhem, 154. ISBN 9781588469458.

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+{{About|the mineral|other uses|Dark Iron (disambiguation)}}
-:''This article is about the mineral Dark Iron. For the PvP server Dark Iron, see [[Server:Dark Iron]].''
+[[File:Dark iron deposit.png|right]]
+'''Dark iron''' can be found in [[Blackrock Depths]] and [[Molten Core]]. Aside from [[Arcanite]] and [[Elementium]], dark iron was the most challenging [[ore]] to acquire before ''[[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade|The Burning Crusade]]'', especially in the large quantities needed to create [[bar]]s.
-{{metals}}
-Found in [[Burning Steppes]], [[Blackrock Depths]] and [[Molten Core]]. Aside from [[Arcanite]] and [[Elementium]], Dark Iron is the most challenging [[mineral]] to acquire, especially in the large quantities needed to create [[bar]]s.
-All Dark Iron smelting and smithing must be performed at the [[Black Forge]] and [[Black Anvil]], respectively. Both of these are found in [[Blackrock Depths]], and no other anvil or forge will do.
+All [[Smelt Dark Iron|dark iron smelting]] and smithing must be performed at the [[Black Forge]] and [[Black Anvil]], respectively. Both of these are found in [[Blackrock Depths]], and no other anvil or forge will do.
-== Dark Iron sources ==
+==In the RPG==
+{{RPG-section}}
-[[Image:INV_Ore_Mithril_01.png|left|Dark Iron]]
+Found only in the deepest cores of the greatest mountains, dark iron is inherently volcanic in origin. It can be forged only in the hottest of environments, and only when such places are uncorrupted by magic. The deep-dwelling dwarves of Blackrock Mountain employ a forge constructed directly into a river of molten lava, the only place they could find that could generate the required amount of consistent heat. There are also rumors that a similar forge exists in the heart of the Elemental Plane, where dark iron is much more common. A journey to this site would not be for the faint of heart. Dark iron is inherently sensitive to magic. If corrupted by incorrectly cast spells, it fractures into useless powder. Magical enhancements can be added to dark iron arms and armor only as the newly forged item cools to just the right temperature and consistency. Once the item is complete, no further enhancements or enchantments can be added. Such attempts simply fail, wasting any ingredients used in the attempt. For obvious reasons, magic dark iron items must be created at the time they are forged. Items made of dark iron are a shadowy gray color. They appear more like charcoal than metal, and if struck give a flat, dull tone instead of a metallic clang. Although they have a fragile appearance, dark iron items are exceptionally tough and resilient in battle.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[More Magic and Mayhem]] |isbn=9781588469458 |pages=154}}</ref>
-Dark Iron deposits can be found in [[Blackrock Depths]], [[Molten Core]], [[Searing Gorge]], and the [[Burning Steppes]]. They drop Dark Iron ore, along with [[Black Vitriol]], [[Black Diamond]]s, and [[Blood of the Mountain]].
+==Patch changes==
-Dark iron ore also drops from the elite golems in the [[BRD]] instance.
+*{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Dark Iron mineral nodes will no longer appear in the Burning Steppes or Searing Gorge.}}
+*{{Patch 1.7.0|note=Dark Iron mineral nodes will now sometimes appear in the Burning Steppes and Searing Gorge.}}
+==See also==
-See the [http://www.thottbot.net/?s=dark+iron+deposit Map on thott] for where to mine in Searing Gorge / Burning Steppes. Notice that Dark Iron nodes often share spawn spots with [[Mithril]] nodes
+*[[Dark Iron Ore]]
+*[[Dark Iron Bar]]
+*[[Smelt Dark Iron]]
+==References==
-=== Farming with Stealth ===
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-As a [[Rogue]] / [[Druid]] you are able to venture deep into [[BRD]] without having to fight a single mob, because of this, these classes are ideal for mining Dark iron inside this dungeon.
-See : [[Dark Iron stealth guide]] for a complete guide, and all known [[Dark Iron]] spawning locations within BRD.
+==External links==
-== Smelting Dark Iron ==
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-[[Image:INV_Ingot_Mithril.jpg|left|Dark Iron]]
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-[[Mining]] Dark Iron requires 230 skill in mining, but the only way to learn how to [[smelt]] it into bars is by speaking with [[Gloom'rel]], a ghost in the [[Summoner's Tomb]] in the Blackrock Depths and giving him 20 [[Gold]] bars, 10 [[Truesilver]] bars, and 2 [[Star Ruby|Star Rubies]]. After you speak to Gloom'rel, a bowl will appear at his feet. Touching the bowl will give him his tribute. Speak to him again, and he will teach you to smelt.
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-It is important to talk to Gloom'rel before any other dwarf, as Hate'rel will begin the event to open the door, requiring you to kill Gloom'rel. Dead dwarves make poor teachers.
-Unlike most smelting normal ore, it requires ''eight'' Dark Iron ore to create a bar of Dark Iron.  Dark Iron can only be smelted at the [[Black Forge]] deep in the instance. You should take this into account, as many of the smithing recipes require as much as eighteen Dark Iron bars.  That translates into at least ''one hundred and forty-four'' Dark Iron ore.
-Also, [[Gloom'rel]] will remember that you paid him, so if you ever decide to temporary drop mining as a skill, you can relearn the ability to smelt it again at a later time, by simply paying him a visit.
-You can only smelt Dark Iron at the [[Black Forge]].
-==Uses for Dark Iron==
-This [[metal]] is used for a handful of powerful [[Blacksmithing|smithed]] items and several [[Engineering|engineered]] ones. Of these recipes, all of the blacksmithing recipes require use of the Black Anvil, as well as the engineering recipe for the {{lrare|Dark Iron Rifle}}.
-Dark Iron ore can be given to Lokhtos Darkbargainer to gain faction with the [[Thorium Brotherhood]].  With higher faction, he sells epic recipes, many of which also use Dark Iron.
-Dark Iron bars are also needed for the [[tier 0.5]] armor set.
-Warlocks also need 25 Dark Iron Ore on their quest line to summon their [[Dreadsteed]].
-See [[Dark Iron Bar]] for info on crafting with Dark Iron.
-==Outside Resources==
-* [http://www.thottbot.com/?i=19316 Thottbot] - Some examples of what Dark Iron can be used for
-* [http://www.koden.org/wow/dark_iron_ore_mining_guide.php Mining Guide] - A comprehensive mining guide for the starting stealth miner, but also location reference for the rest of us.
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 [[Category:Metals]]
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