Crocolisk Mastery: The Trial

WotLK Classic Northrend Leveling Guide

Quest 1 of 3 in the Crocolisk Mastery

Both Factions • Sholazar Basin • Level 76 • Nesingwary Base Camp

Kill 15 Mangal Crocolisks along the river south of Nesingwary Base Camp.

Debaar at Nesingwary Base Camp [27, 60] sends you after 15 Mangal Crocolisks along the Seabreach Flow river [29-44, 62] and in the Wildgrowth Mangal to the east. Pull crocolisks to shore to avoid fighting multiple enemies in the water. Kill crocolisks while pulling vines for Some Make Lemonade and hunting Longneck Grazers for A Steak Fit for a Hunter. All kills count toward The Great Hunter's Challenge.

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Debaar made it clear she'd heard enough Exodar jokes to last a lifetime, then sent Vikstone after crocolisks that fought the same way they did in Stranglethorn and Nagrand. Three continents of crocolisk experience, and the things still tried the same ambush every time.

“I warn you, stranger — do not make any comments about crashing the ship. I already get enough of it from the rest of the expedition. If you’re looking to try your hand at hunting, though, you should test your skills against the wily mangal crocolisks. They live all along the river to the south, and in the Wildgrowth Mangal to the east.

Prove you can hold your own against them and we’ll talk again, hunter.”

-Debaar

Objective

LEVEL

76

Requires level

76

Start

Debaar

END

Debaar

Kill 15 Mangal Crocolisks and return to Debaar at the Nesingwary Encampment.

Mangal Crocolisk slain (15)

Objective: Kill 15 Mangal Crocolisks.
Quest Giver: Hemet Nesingwary, Nesingwary Base Camp (27.1, 58.7).
Target Location: The Wildgrowth Mangal region, along the river south of the Nesingwary Base Camp.
Where to Find Mangal Crocolisks:
Crocolisks are located in the river south of the camp, stretching between coordinates 29, 62 and 44, 62.
They are spread across the water, so scan both shores as you travel along the river. — **Where to Find Mangal Crocolisks:** Crocolisks are located in the river south of the camp, stretching between coordinates 29, 62 and 44, 62. They are spread across the water, so scan both shores as you travel along the river.

Sholazar Basin Storyline

Reward

You will be able to choose one of these rewards:

Nimblefoot Moccasins

Toenail Belt

Shaved Rhinohorn Chestguard

Rhino-Tail Girdle

You will receive:

Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

21,150 experience

250 reputation with Valiance Expedition

Walkthrough

Quest Giver: Debaar — Nesingwary Base Camp, Sholazar Basin [27, 60]

Objective: Kill 15 Mangal Crocolisks.

Quick Facts

Chain Position: 1 of 3 in the Crocolisk Mastery chain (The Trial → The Plan → The Ambush)
Prerequisites: Rhino Mastery: The Test AND Dreadsaber Mastery: Becoming a Predator
Pairs With: Rhino Mastery: The Chase, Dreadsaber Mastery: Stalking the Prey, A Steak Fit for a Hunter, Some Make Lemonade, Some Make Liquor
Achievement: Contributes to The Snows of Northrend

Walkthrough

Head south from Nesingwary Base Camp to the river (Seabreach Flow). Mangal Crocolisks are level 75-76 and spawn throughout the water and along the banks, stretching between approximately [29, 62] and [44, 62]. They also appear in the Wildgrowth Mangal to the east.
Scan both shores as you travel along the river. The crocolisks are spread out, so keep moving rather than camping one spot.
Return to Debaar at the base camp [27, 60] when finished.

Efficiency Tips

This quest unlocks in a batch alongside four other quests. Grab all five before heading out. While killing crocolisks along the river, pull hanging Sturdy Vines for Some Make Lemonade, Some Make Liquor, and kill Longneck Grazers for A Steak Fit for a Hunter.
Melee classes: Pull crocolisks to the shore to avoid fighting multiple enemies in the water at once.
If the area is busy with other players, the crocolisks respawn fairly quickly. Keep patrolling the river rather than waiting at a single spot.

Lore Context

Debaar is a draenei member of the Nesingwary expedition. Her quest dialogue references being blamed for “crashing the ship,” a nod to the Exodar crash, the defining moment of the draenei’s arrival on Azeroth. The rest of the expedition apparently won’t let her forget it.

Explore Sholazar Basin’s hidden easter eggs, lore mysteries, and connections across Warcraft history in Vikstone’s Sholazar Basin Chronicles, along with the complete quest storyline.

Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

2,100 experience

250 reputation with Valiance Expedition

Vikstone's War Journal

Debaar started with a warning. “I warn you, stranger — do not make any comments about crashing the ship. I already get enough of it from the rest of the expedition.”

Said nothing.

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“If you’re looking to try your hand at hunting, though, you should test your skills against the wily mangal crocolisks. They live all along the river to the south, and in the Wildgrowth Mangal to the east. Prove you can hold your own against them and we’ll talk again, hunter.”

Crocolisks. Hunted them in Stranglethorn years ago, and again in Nagrand. Same principles everywhere: they’re ambush predators, patient as stone until they’re not. Watch the water. Watch the reeds, then strike before they surface if you can see the ripples.

The mangal variety were larger than their southern cousins, but no smarter. Made quick work of them along the river, armor caked in mud by the time I finished.

“Impressive, warrior.” Debaar looked me over when I returned. “Are you certain you’re not a member of the expedition? No, I’m certain of it. There would’ve been a crash joke in there somewhere.”

Debaar was satisfied with the kill count, and the next step involved collecting something from the lakeshore that would draw out the big one in Crocolisk Mastery: The Plan

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Crocolisk Mastery: The Trial

Objective

LEVEL

76

Requires level

76

Start

END

Sholazar Basin Storyline

Reward

6 Gold

20 Silver

21,150 experience

250 reputation with Valiance Expedition

Walkthrough

2,100 experience

250 reputation with Valiance Expedition

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