WoW Forever • Quest Guide • Horde
Looking for a complete Unending Torment walkthrough in World of Warcraft: Forever? This Horde-only five-part quest starts with the Abominable Head from The Baron in the Ruins of Lordaeron. Below you’ll find the route through Undercity, the three reagent locations, the correct place to use Hissing Serum, reward choices, and fixes for common problems.
Quick Answer
At level 15 or higher (Horde), defeat The Baron in Ruins of Lordaeron, use his Abominable Head to start Unending Torment, and take it to Master Apothecary Faranell in Undercity. Complete the Othmar handoff, collect Toxic Skullcap, Blisterweed, and Essence of Agony, then use the Hissing Serum upstairs beside the fleshy feeding tubes before returning to Faranell.
How to Start Unending Torment
| Faction | Horde only |
|---|---|
| Quest level | 21 (recommended quest level) |
| Minimum level | 15 (confirmed by Nov. 6 hotfix) |
| Starting item | Abominable Head, from The Baron |
| Starting dungeon | Ruins of Lordaeron |
| Main NPC | Master Apothecary Faranell, Undercity |
Unending Torment: Complete 5-Step Walkthrough
STEP 1 OF 5 · QUEST ID 97288
Loot the Abominable Head
Enter Ruins of Lordaeron and defeat The Baron. Loot the Abominable Head, then use the item to start the quest. Deliver it to Master Apothecary Faranell in the Apothecarium, Undercity.
Faranell: approximately 48.4, 69.4.
STEP 2 OF 5 · QUEST ID 97289
Bring the Head to Othmar
Accept the follow-up from Faranell and carry the Head of the Baron to the nearby Unfinished Abomination (Othmar). Interact at the indicated body to complete the delivery. Follow your active quest objective rather than trying to combine the items yourself.
Unfinished Abomination: approximately 46.0, 62.2.
STEP 3 OF 5 · QUEST ID 97290
Report Back and Choose a Reward
After interacting with the Unfinished Abomination, return to Master Apothecary Faranell. This is the stage that offers a choice between Slain Baron’s Signet, Grave Shroud, and Monstrous Cleaver.
Important: the three-item choice occurs at stage 3, not at the very end of the five-stage chain.
STEP 4 OF 5 · QUEST ID 97291
Collect Three Reagents
Faranell asks for 1 Toxic Skullcap, 1 Blisterweed, and 1 Essence of Agony. All three are found in Undercity. Use the reagent table below for the specific vendors and pickup location.
Tip: Blisterweed is collected from an interactive container near the herbalism trainers, rather than bought from the trainer’s shop window.
STEP 5 OF 5 · QUEST ID 97292
Use the Hissing Serum
Return the reagents and accept the final step. Take the provided Hissing Serum to the upper walkway above Othmar’s body, near the large pink fleshy tube/worm and the feeding system. Use the serum item while standing in the correct area, then return to Faranell.
Approximate spot: Undercity 45.0, 62.9. Several player reports say clicking the serum item works; do not rely on clicking the creature model.
All Three Reagent Locations in Undercity
You need one of each reagent during quest 97291. Two come from NPC vendors; the third comes from an interactive object near the herbalism trainers.
| Item | Where to find it | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic Skullcap | Tawny Grisette, a patrolling merchant around upper Trade Quarter near the flight master | Moving NPC; use /target Tawny Grisette |
| Blisterweed | Loot the pot/container behind Katrina and Martha Alliestar near the herbalism trainers | About 54.6, 49.6 |
| Essence of Agony | Ezekiel Graves, a poison vendor in Rogues’ Quarter | About 75.6, 51.4 |
Where to Use Hissing Serum
This is the step most players miss. The final objective says to inject Hissing Serum into the system above Othmar’s body—not directly into the body downstairs.
- From Faranell’s room, make your way upstairs toward the raised walkway above Othmar.
- Look for the large pink fleshy tube/worm and the feeding apparatus beside the walkway.
- Stand close to the apparatus (around 45.0, 62.9, approximate) and use Hissing Serum from your inventory or quest item button.
- After the objective updates, return to Master Apothecary Faranell to finish the chain.
TomTom Coordinates for Unending Torment
If you use the TomTom addon, the following waypoints can help you navigate Undercity. Coordinates are approximate community-reported points, so follow your in-game marker if it differs.
/way 48.4 69.4 Master Apothecary Faranell /way 46.0 62.2 Unfinished Abomination (Othmar) /way 54.6 49.6 Blisterweed /way 75.6 51.4 Ezekiel Graves /way 45.0 62.9 Hissing Serum (upper walkway)
Unending Torment Rewards
During step 3 (quest 97290), Master Apothecary Faranell offers a choice of three items. Compare their in-game stats with your class and current gear before choosing; the reward is one of the three, not all three.
| Reward | Equipment type | Item ID |
|---|---|---|
| Slain Baron’s Signet | Ring | 279867 |
| Grave Shroud | Cloak | 279865 |
| Monstrous Cleaver | Two-handed sword | 279864 |
The five quests also provide experience and coin rewards. Displayed values can depend on level and database revision, so verify the current amounts in-game rather than treating older guide totals as exact.
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Troubleshooting: Unending Torment Not Working
Why can’t I start Unending Torment at level 15?
Make sure you are playing a Horde character in WoW Forever, have the Abominable Head from The Baron, and are using the item to start the correct first stage. Blizzard fixed the starting requirement to level 15 on November 6. If it still fails, check your quest log and the current official bug reports.
Why can’t I loot Blisterweed?
Confirm that step 4 is active and that you are interacting with the container behind the herbalism trainers—not their shop menus. A Blizzard forum report described another player holding the loot window open, blocking others. This is a reported issue, not proof of a current global outage. Try again later or after moving to another instance/layer if possible.
Why won’t Hissing Serum work?
Go upstairs to the apparatus above Othmar. Stand close to the large pink fleshy tube and use the provided item. The objective is not completed by clicking Othmar downstairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level do you need for Unending Torment in WoW Forever?
The quest is listed as level 21, but Horde players can begin it at level 15 after Blizzard’s November 6, 2026 hotfix. Some old guides still show level 16.
Where does Unending Torment start?
The Baron inside Ruins of Lordaeron drops the Abominable Head. Use the item to begin the first quest, then speak to Master Apothecary Faranell in Undercity.
Can Alliance players do Unending Torment?
The recorded Forever quest chain is Horde-only.
Where is Master Apothecary Faranell?
He is in the Apothecarium section of Undercity, approximately 48.4, 69.4.
Where do you get Blisterweed?
Check the interactive pot/container behind the Alliestar herbalism trainers near 54.6, 49.6 in Undercity. It is not purchased from the trainer menu.
Where do you use Hissing Serum?
Use it from your inventory on the upper walkway beside the feeding system and large pink fleshy tube above Othmar, near 45.0, 62.9.
Which stage awards Slain Baron’s Signet, Grave Shroud, or Monstrous Cleaver?
Those three equipment choices are awarded for the third stage, quest 97290, when you report back to Faranell.
