What resources can I mine in Ironhollow?

Ironhollow is the game's primary metal region. Iron and silver veins line the surface tunnels, deep tunnels hold cold-iron and moonsteel ore, and Ore Wraiths drop refinable ingots directly. This is where blacksmiths level from 20 to 45.

What is the best farming spot in Ironhollow?

The Ore Wraiths of the Deepvein Cut (levels 38–42) are the best farm — they drop refined ingots that sell high or feed blacksmithing, plus the rare Ore Wraith Core. For faster clears, the Forgefall entry packs give strong XP.

What gear should I have for Ironhollow?

Arrive at level 20 in full Uncommon gear from Shadowfen. Run Forgefall for the Emberforged set at 26–30, then the Deepvein Cut at 38–42 for Rare gear before pushing to level 45 and the Crimson Wastes.

Ironhollow is PvE with optional flagged PvP, like Shadowfen. However, the Sunless Deep is a common flagging flashpoint because it is the only vampire-held ground in a werewolf region, so expect voluntary faction skirmishes there.

Ironhollow Werewolf · Lv 20–45

Q: What level is Ironhollow?

Ironhollow is the level 20–45 mid-game region. Surface forge-halls run 20–30, the Deepvein mines 30–40, and the flooded Sunless Deep enclave 38–45.

Q: What dungeons are in Ironhollow?

Ironhollow has two instanced dungeons: Forgefall (levels 26–30, four bosses, drops the Emberforged armor set) and the Deepvein Cut (levels 38–42, five bosses, drops refined ingots and the Ore Wraith Core crafting reagent).

Q: Who controls Ironhollow?

The werewolf packs hold the surface, ruling from Packhall Keep atop the mountain. Vampires maintain a single foothold below — the flooded enclave of the Sunless Deep — making the lower tunnels the region's tensest ground.

Q: How do I get to Ironhollow?

Take the East Causeway out of Shadowfen. It leads directly to the Ashroot Gate, the surface entrance to Ironhollow. You should be level 20 with full Uncommon gear before arriving.

Q: What is the Sunless Deep?

The Sunless Deep is a flooded lower cavern where a vampire enclave has survived for centuries, cut off from sunlight. It holds the region's deepest lore, a hidden vendor, and the level 38–45 mob tier. It is the tensest zone in Ironhollow.

Q: What comes after Ironhollow?

The Ashgate pass at the far northeast end of Ironhollow opens into the Crimson Wastes, the level 45–60+ endgame region. Be level 45 in full Rare gear before you cross.

A mountain hollowed by the dead and reclaimed by the living. Ironhollow is the mid-game region of Aeternum — a range of abandoned dwarven mines and relit forge-halls, held by the werewolf packs above and haunted by a marooned vampire enclave below.

Ironhollow was dug, not born. Long before the Sundering, dwarven miners bored this mountain hollow chasing cold-iron and moonsteel, and then — the histories disagree on why — they simply stopped, leaving the shafts full of tools and the forge-fires banked. The werewolves found the halls empty and the anvils cold, and made them warm again. Now Packhall Keep crowns the summit, its forges never dark, arming the packs for the Eclipse War to come. But dig far enough down, past the Deepvein, and the tunnels flood; and in that black water something older than the packs still keeps its own fires burning.

"We did not conquer Ironhollow. We inherited it, and we still don't know from whom." — Packmaster Vorne, Packhall Keep

Geography

Text map of Ironhollow (top to bottom, by depth): A vertical region — the higher you climb the mountain the safer it is; the deeper you mine the more dangerous.

Summit — Packhall Keep: The werewolf hub and safe zone. Waystone, forge-master, quartermaster. Entered from the Ashroot Gate at the Shadowfen border.
Upper tunnels — The Forge-Halls: Relit workshops (levels 20–30). Contains the Forgefall dungeon portal.
Mid tunnels — The Deepvein: Active mining tunnels (levels 30–40). Ore veins, Ore Wraiths, and the Deepvein Cut dungeon portal.
Lower tunnels — The Sunless Deep: Flooded vampire enclave (levels 38–45). Deepest lore, hidden vendor, PvP flashpoint.
Far northeast — The Ashgate: The pass out to the Crimson Wastes endgame region.

Ironhollow reads top-to-bottom: safe at the summit, lethal in the flooded deep. Trace the route on the World Map or browse every named tunnel and hall in the Locations index.

Level Ranges by Area

Ironhollow sub-areas and their level bands
Area	Level	Content	Danger
Packhall Keep (summit)	20	Safe hub, forge, vendors	None
The Forge-Halls	20–30	Surface packs, Forgefall portal	Low–Medium
Forgefall (dungeon)	26–30	4-boss instanced forge	High (group)
The Deepvein (mines)	30–40	Ore veins, Ore Wraiths	Medium–High
Deepvein Cut (dungeon)	38–42	5-boss instanced mine	High (group)
The Sunless Deep	38–45	Vampire enclave, lore, PvP	Very High

Dungeons

Ironhollow instanced dungeons
Dungeon	Level	Bosses	Signature Loot
Forgefall	26–30	4	Emberforged armor set, Cinderhammer weapon
The Deepvein Cut	38–42	5	Refined ingots, Ore Wraith Core, Rare gear

Forgefall is the region's gear check at level 30 — its final boss, the Molten Overseer, drops the Emberforged chest and the Cinderhammer, the best mid-game two-hander. The Deepvein Cut at 38–42 is the springboard into endgame: clear it for a full Rare set and stockpile refined ingots before you touch the Crimson Wastes.

Resources

Ironhollow is the metal heart of Aeternum and the region where blacksmiths level from 20 to 45. Surface tunnels carry iron and silver veins; the Deepvein holds cold-iron and moonsteel (the latter prized for anti-vampire weapons). Ore Wraiths drop refined ingots directly, skipping the smelting step — which is why the Deepvein Cut is both a dungeon run and a supply run. Pair a mining route through the Deepvein with a Forgefall clear for the fastest smithing progression in the game.

Notable NPCs

Key NPCs of Ironhollow
NPC	Role	Location
Packmaster Vorne	Main quest-giver, faction lore	Packhall Keep
Forge-Master Brenna	Blacksmithing trainer, ingot buyer	The Forge-Halls
The Pale Cartographer	Hidden vampire vendor, Sunless Deep lore	The Sunless Deep (flagged)

Farming & Loot Notes

Best gold/craft farm: Ore Wraiths in the Deepvein Cut (Lv 38–42) — refined ingots sell high or feed blacksmithing, plus the rare Ore Wraith Core.
Mid-game gear: Farm Forgefall for the Emberforged set and Cinderhammer at level 30.
Mining route: Loop the Deepvein for cold-iron and moonsteel while clearing Ore Wraiths — double reward per lap.
Lore & rare vendor: The Pale Cartographer in the Sunless Deep sells recipes found nowhere else, but the area is a PvP flashpoint — travel grouped.
Prep for endgame: Do not enter the Ashgate below level 45 in full Rare gear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What level is Ironhollow?

Level 20–45. Surface forge-halls run 20–30, the Deepvein mines 30–40, and the flooded Sunless Deep 38–45.

What dungeons are in Ironhollow?

Two — Forgefall (26–30, four bosses, Emberforged set) and the Deepvein Cut (38–42, five bosses, refined ingots and the Ore Wraith Core).

What can I mine here?

Iron and silver on the surface; cold-iron and moonsteel deep down. Ore Wraiths drop refined ingots directly. This is the region blacksmiths level 20→45 in.

Who controls Ironhollow?

The werewolf packs hold the surface from Packhall Keep. Vampires keep one foothold below — the flooded Sunless Deep — making the lower tunnels the tensest ground.

How do I get to Ironhollow?

Take the East Causeway out of Shadowfen to the Ashroot Gate. Be level 20 in full Uncommon gear first.

What is the Sunless Deep?

A flooded lower cavern where a vampire enclave has survived cut off from sunlight. It holds the deepest lore, a hidden vendor, and the level 38–45 tier — and it is a PvP flashpoint.

What is the best farming spot?

Ore Wraiths in the Deepvein Cut (38–42) for ingots and gold. Forgefall entry packs for faster XP.

What gear should I have?

Arrive at 20 in full Uncommon. Run Forgefall for Emberforged at 30, then the Deepvein Cut at 38–42 for Rare gear before pushing to 45.

Is Ironhollow PvP?

PvE with optional flagged PvP, but the Sunless Deep is a common flagging flashpoint — the only vampire ground in a werewolf region.

What comes after Ironhollow?

The Ashgate pass opens into the Crimson Wastes (45–60+ endgame). Be level 45 in full Rare gear before you cross.