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“It’s despicable, really, to anoint one’s self as the “Clam Master,” as if they hold mastery over the creatures of the sea. None may make such claims! This “Clam Master” must be found and slain. He was last seen at the wreckage just off the coast of the Abandoned Reach. Find him and kill him. Once this is done, return to Hierophant Cenius at the D.E.H.T.A. Encampment, north of here, and let her know that the mission was a success.”
-Hierophant Liandra
Slay Clam Master K and return to Hierophant Cenius at the D.E.H.T.A. Encampment.
You will be able to choose one of these rewards:
You will receive ( if completed at level 90):
Upon completion of this quest you will gain:
Quest Giver: Hierophant Liandra at the Abandoned Reach [57.8, 55.1]
Turn In: Hierophant Cenius at D.E.H.T.A. Encampment [57, 44]
Objective: Slay Clam Master K.
Quick Facts
Walkthrough
Location: Clam Master K swims around the underwater shipwreck at approximately [61, 65-66], just off the coast of the Abandoned Reach. The shipwreck sits on a ledge, not at the ocean floor.
Finding Him:
Combat Notes
Clam Master K is a level 72 gnome diver with two notable abilities:
Hooked Net: Immobilizes you for 3 seconds and deals 1200-1800 physical damage (on leather). This root can be dangerous if sharks aggro during the fight.
Throw Spear: Ranged physical damage attack.
Watch for adds: Sharks swim around the shipwreck area and can aggro during your fight. Clear nearby sharks first if possible, or position yourself away from their patrol paths.
Fast respawn: Clam Master K respawns quickly. Leave the area promptly after looting to avoid fighting him again.
Tips for Success
Fight on the ledge: Position your fight near the shipwreck ledge rather than open water. This reduces the chance of pulling multiple sharks.
Ranged classes: The underwater environment and his root ability can be annoying for melee. Ranged classes have an easier time.
Clear adds first: Sharks + root = potential death. Killing nearby sharks before engaging is recommended.
Story Context: The “Clam Master”
Hierophant Liandra is outraged by the title:
“It’s despicable, really, to anoint one’s self as the ‘Clam Master,’ as if they hold mastery over the creatures of the sea. None may make such claims!”
“This ‘Clam Master’ must be found and slain. He was last seen at the wreckage just off the coast of the Abandoned Reach. Find him and kill him.”
Note that Liandra directs you to return to Hierophant Cenius at the main D.E.H.T.A. camp after the kill:
“Once this is done, return to Hierophant Cenius at the D.E.H.T.A. Encampment, north of here, and let her know that the mission was a success.”
Upon turn-in, Cenius is pleased with progress:
“Excellent work, <name>. We are closing in on Nesingwary!”
Lore: The Kul Tiras Shipwreck
The shipwreck where Clam Master K operates was a merchant vessel from Kul Tiras that sank northeast of Valiance Keep. The same wreck is featured in the Alliance quest In Wine, Truth, where players salvage Kul Tiras Wine for a retired marine suffering from PTSD.
The Northsea Freebooters have been salvaging the wreck for goods to transport on Nesingwary’s behalf. Clam Master K appears to be the operation’s coordinator at this location, overseeing the divers harvesting pearls from the giant clam beds.
Easter Egg: Hip-Hop Reference
“Clam Master K” is a tribute to Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), the legendary DJ of hip-hop pioneers Run-D.M.C. Jay was tragically murdered in 2002, and this NPC serves as one of WoW’s many pop culture memorials.
The quest title “The Nefarious Clam Master…” also references The Notorious B.I.G. (another murdered hip-hop icon).
Pair With
If you’re Alliance, grab In Wine, Truth from Librarian Donathan in Valiance Keep before heading to the shipwreck. The wine bottle is inside the same wreck where Clam Master K patrols.
Chain Overview: The Clams Questline (Complete)
Total chain reputation: 760 Cenarion Expedition
Completing this chain (along with the Mammoth, Caribou, Ears, and Ned chains) unlocks The Assassination of Harold Lane, the final D.E.H.T.A. quest that awards the D.E.H.T.A’s Little P.I.T.A. achievement.
Explore Borean Tundra’s hidden easter eggs, lore mysteries, and connections across Warcraft history in Vikstone’s Borean Tundra Chronicles, along with the complete quest storyline.
Vikstone's War JournalLiandra’s outrage had reached new heights.
“It’s despicable, really, to anoint one’s self as the ‘Clam Master,’ as if they hold mastery over the creatures of the sea. None may make such claims! This ‘Clam Master’ must be found and slain.”
She pointed toward the water.
“He was last seen at the wreckage just off the coast. Find him and kill him. Once this is done, return to Hierophant Cenius at the D.E.H.T.A. Encampment and let her know the mission was a success.”
Clam Master K.
I found him underwater, swimming around a Kul Tiras shipwreck, directing his crew in harvesting the giant clams. A pirate who’d styled himself master of mollusks. This was the first time I’d felt embarrassed about killing a pirate.
He fought like one, dirty, desperate, and there was no honor to it. The water ran red for the second time that day, and the self-proclaimed master of clams floated lifeless among the shells he’d been harvesting.
“Excellent work. We are closing in on Nesingwary!” Cenius said.
Nesingwary’s trappers were still working the fields south of the D.E.H.T.A. camp, and the druids had a poetic idea for what to do with them, because they were Unfit for Death.
