Suramar Zone Guide - Ancient Mana, Nightfallen Reputation & Nighthold Raid (Legion Remix)

Suramar is the endgame zone of Legion, featuring the most extensive questline in the expansion. Home to the Nightborne elves and the Nightfallen resistance, Suramar requires Ancient Mana resource management and features the Nighthold raid. This zone has 43+ rare elites and a massive city to explore.

⚠️ Warning: Suramar has the longest campaign (8-12 hours) but offers some of the best storytelling in Legion. The zone requires Ancient Mana management and features reputation-gated content.

What You’ll Learn

Complete Ancient Mana system guide (farming, usage, management)
43+ rare elite locations with coordinates
Treasure locations and Ancient Mana clusters
Good Suramaritan achievement walkthrough (11 chapters)
Nightfallen reputation farming (2,500 Infinite Knowledge at Exalted - highest base zone reward)
Nighthold raid entrance and connection
Suramar City navigation and disguise mechanics
Withered Army Training scenario guide
Exploration achievement guide
Ley line portal system

Prerequisites

Level Requirement: Level 45 (endgame zone)
Prerequisites: Complete at least 3 other Broken Isles zones recommended
Recommended: 8-12 hours for complete campaign completion
Important: Understanding of Ancient Mana system before starting

Zone Overview

Key Features

Reputation: The Nightfallen (Exalted rewards 2,500 Infinite Knowledge - highest base zone reward)
Main Hub: Shal’Aran (hidden resistance base)
Raid: The Nighthold (10 bosses)
Unique Mechanic: Ancient Mana currency system
Level Requirement: 45 (endgame zone)
Prerequisites: Complete at least 3 other Broken Isles zones recommended

Zone Characteristics

Suramar features:

Massive multi-district city (Suramar City)
Ancient Mana resource management
Disguise mechanics for city navigation
Reputation-gated quest progression
Longest zone campaign in Legion (8-12 hours)
Considered one of WoW’s best zone narratives

Ancient Mana System

What is Ancient Mana?

Ancient Mana is a special currency unique to Suramar, required for:

Activating portals and flight points
Feeding Thalyssra (reputation quest requirement)
Completing certain quests (minimum 3,650 Ancient Mana needed for main campaign)
Interacting with special NPCs and objects

Ancient Mana Cap

Base Cap: 2,000 Ancient Mana
Can be Increased: Through gameplay and quest completion
Pro Tip: Always keep at least 400-500 Ancient Mana in reserve for quest requirements

How to Obtain Ancient Mana

Ancient Mana Crystals - Found throughout Suramar
- Loot from ground spawns
- Various sizes (small to large)
- Most common source
Shimmering Ancient Mana Clusters - Rare spawns
- Higher value than regular crystals
- Spawn in specific locations
- Worth seeking out
World Quests - Complete world quests for Ancient Mana rewards
Treasure Chests - Some treasures contain Ancient Mana
Rare Elite Drops - Rare elites may drop Ancient Mana
Ley Line Nodes - Special nodes that provide Ancient Mana

Farming Locations

Best Farming Areas (highest density):

Suramar City streets - Highest density
- Multiple districts to farm
- Use disguise for safer farming
- Systematic street-by-street approach
Fal’adora - Vineyards area
- Good crystal density
- Less guarded than city
- Easier farming
Moon Guard Stronghold - Stronghold area
- Moderate density
- Quest area
- Accessible location
Twilight Vineyards - Vineyard area
- Good farming location
- Less dangerous than city
- Efficient route

Ancient Mana Management Tips

Always Keep Reserve: Maintain 400-500 Ancient Mana for quest requirements
Farm Before Quests: Stock up before starting quest chains
Use Disguise: Safer farming in Suramar City with disguise
Systematic Farming: Follow consistent routes for efficiency
Combine Activities: Farm Ancient Mana while doing other activities

💡 Pro Tip: Always keep at least 400-500 Ancient Mana in reserve for quest requirements. Running out of Ancient Mana can block quest progression.

Exploration Achievement (Explore Suramar)

Achievement: Explore Suramar
Reward: Lesser Bronze Cache

Challenge

Unlike other zones, Suramar’s locations are not all revealed through normal questing. Systematic flying exploration is essential.

Required Locations

Suramar City Districts (massive multi-district capital):

The Evermoon Terrace - Upper-class district
Concourse of Destiny - Central plaza
The Grand Promenade - Main thoroughfare
Astravar Harbor - Port district

Other Locations: 5. Shal’Aran - Nightfallen hideout (main hub) 6. Meredil - Settlement area 7. Moon Guard Stronghold - Stronghold location 8. Tel’anor - Settlement 9. Fal’adora - Vineyards area 10. Crimson Thicket - Forest area 11. Falanaar - Settlement 12. Ruins of Elune’eth - Ruined area 13. Ambervale - Valley area 14. Tel’athion - Settlement 15. Twilight Vineyards - Vineyard area

💡 Exploration Tip: Use Skyriding to systematically explore all areas. Many locations won’t be discovered through questing alone - active exploration is required.

Rare Elite Locations (Elusive Foes: Suramar)

Achievement: Elusive Foes: Suramar (Defeat 5 of 43+ rares)
Reward: Bronze Cache

Notable Rare Elites (Sample from 43 total)

Rare Name	Coordinates	Notes
Mar’tura	/way Suramar 13.64 53.41	Coastal rare
Tideclaw	/way Suramar 19.31 60.22	Coastal rare
Shadowquill	/way Suramar 16.88 26.66	Northern area
Baconlisk	/way Suramar 24.61 49.54 (multiple spawns)	Has 3 possible spawn locations
Elfbane	/way Suramar 22.41 51.66	Standard spawn
Myonix	/way Suramar 40.81 32.87	Central area
Gorgoth	/way Suramar 28.01 65.71	Southern coastal
Magistrix Vilessa	/way Suramar 49.71 79.61	City outskirts
Vicious Whale Shark	/way Suramar 78.41 63.41	Underwater rare
King Morgalash	/way Suramar 87.41 62.65	Underwater rare
Hertha Grimdottir	/way Suramar 61.56 39.64	Central zone

Full list of 43 rares available with complete coordinates

Farming Strategy

Optimal Route:

Start with Coastal Rares - Easier access, less dangerous
Progress to City Outskirts - Moderate danger, use disguise
End with Suramar City Proper - Requires disguise or stealth

Respawn Timer: 30-60 minutes (similar to other zones)

Important Notes:

Some rares in Suramar City require disguise for safe access
Underwater rares require swimming/diving
City rares may be heavily guarded
Use Skyriding to bypass ground patrols when possible

💡 Rare Farming Tip: Use disguise when farming rares in Suramar City. Guards will attack players without disguise, making farming dangerous.

Treasure Locations (Hidden Treasures: Suramar)

Achievement: Hidden Treasures: Suramar
Reward: Bronze Cache

Treasure Categories

Ancient Mana Clusters - Provide Ancient Mana + Bronze
- Shimmering Ancient Mana Clusters (rare, high value)
- Regular Ancient Mana clusters
- Essential for Ancient Mana farming
Nightborne Treasure Chests - Standard Bronze rewards
- Various sizes and values
- Found throughout zone
- Some in guarded areas
Hidden Caches in Suramar City - City-specific treasures
- May require disguise
- Often in guarded areas
- Higher value rewards
Ancient Leyline Conduits - Special treasures
- Provide Ancient Mana
- May have special requirements
- Worth seeking out

Shimmering Ancient Mana Cluster Locations

Multiple coordinates available throughout the zone. These rare spawns provide significant Ancient Mana and are worth prioritizing.

Accessibility Note

Many Suramar treasures are in heavily guarded areas or require quest progression to reach safely. Use:

Disguise for city treasures
Skyriding to bypass guards
Quest completion to unlock areas
Stealth classes have advantage

Good Suramaritan Achievement

Meta Achievement: Good Suramaritan
Reward: 3,000 Infinite Knowledge
Completion Time: 8-12 hours (longest zone campaign)

Campaign Chapters (11 total)

1. An Ancient Gift

Objective: Discover Shal’Aran sanctuary
Key Features: Introduction to resistance, Shal’Aran base

2. Growing the Resistance

Objective: Recruit Nightfallen to your cause
Key Features: Recruitment quests, resistance building

3. Feeding Shal’Aran

Objective: Provide Ancient Mana to Thalyssra (recurring requirement)
Key Features: Ancient Mana collection, recurring quest Important: This is a recurring requirement - keep Ancient Mana stocked

4. A Change of Seasons

Objective: Explore Suramar’s districts
Key Features: District exploration, city navigation

5. The Waning Crescent

Objective: Infiltrate the palace
Key Features: Palace infiltration, stealth/disguise mechanics

6. Blood and Wine

Objective: Investigate the vineyards
Key Features: Vineyard investigation, story progression

7. Breaking the Lightbreaker

Objective: Face a major antagonist
Key Features: Major boss encounter, story climax

8. Staghelm’s Plea

Objective: Druidic subplot
Key Features: Druid connection, side story

9. Jandvik’s Jarl

Objective: Vrykul connection
Key Features: Vrykul storyline, cross-zone connection

10. Moon Guard Stronghold

Objective: Reclaim ancient territory
Key Features: Stronghold reclamation, territory control

11. Elisande’s Betrayal

Objective: Final confrontation leading to Nighthold
Key Features: Final boss encounter, leads to Nighthold raid

Unique Campaign Features

Disguise Mechanics: Required for Suramar City navigation
Ancient Mana Gating: Must collect Ancient Mana to progress
Time-Gated Content: Some quests unlock after others complete
Reputation Gates: Certain chapters require Honored/Revered status

Story Significance

Considered one of WoW’s best zone narratives, featuring:

Character development
Political intrigue
Emotional storytelling
Major lore connections

💡 Campaign Tip: The Good Suramaritan achievement is the longest zone campaign in Legion. Set aside 8-12 hours for complete completion. The story is worth the time investment.

Nightfallen Reputation Guide

Faction: The Nightfallen
Exalted Reward: 2,500 Infinite Knowledge (highest standard zone reward)
Farming Time: 10-15 hours (longer than other zones due to time-gating and reputation requirements)

Reputation Requirements

Many Suramar quests are reputation-gated, requiring specific standing to unlock next chapters:

Honored: Required for certain chapters
Revered: Required for advanced chapters
Exalted: Unlocks all content

Exalted Rewards

2,500 Infinite Knowledge (highest standard zone reward)
The Nightfallen tabard
Nightborne-themed rewards
Profession recipes
Allied Race unlock progress (if applicable)

Reputation Sources

Suramar Campaign Quests - Major chunks of reputation
- Main storyline provides significant reputation
- One-time rewards per character
- Essential for progression
World Quests - 50-350 reputation each
- Available daily in Suramar
- Various types and rewards
- Consistent reputation source
Withered Army Training - Special scenario (significant reputation)
- Unique repeatable scenario
- Lead withered Nightfallen through dungeons
- Provides reputation and rewards
Emissary Quests - 1,500 reputation
- Complete 4 Suramar world quests to unlock
- Appears every few days
- Bonus cache rewards
Kirin Tor Emissary Tokens - 750 reputation for Nightfallen
- Lower than other factions (750 vs 1,500)
- Still useful for reputation gains
- Flexible choice
Feeding Ancient Mana to Thalyssra - Reputation rewards
- Recurring quest
- Provides reputation
- Requires Ancient Mana

Special Mechanic - Withered Army Training

Unique repeatable scenario where you lead withered Nightfallen through dungeons for reputation and rewards.

Features:

Repeatable content
Significant reputation rewards
Unique gameplay experience
Rewards based on performance

Efficient Reputation Farming

Daily Strategy:

Complete Suramar campaign quests (major reputation)
Check for Nightfallen emissary quest
Complete 4 Suramar world quests for emissary bonus
Run Withered Army Training if available
Feed Ancient Mana to Thalyssra

Weekly Focus:

Campaign progression (unlocks content)
Emissary quests (1,500 rep each)
Withered Army Training (significant reputation)
World quest completion

💡 Reputation Tip: The Nightfallen reputation takes longer than other zones (10-15 hours) due to time-gating and reputation requirements. Focus on campaign completion first, then world quests and Withered Army Training.

The Nighthold Raid

Raid: The Nighthold
Entrance: Suramar City center
Boss Count: 10 bosses (largest Legion launch raid)
Final Boss: Gul’dan
Difficulties: Normal, Heroic, Mythic

Infinite Knowledge Rewards

Normal: 2,500 Infinite Knowledge
Heroic: 3,500 Infinite Knowledge
Mythic: 6,000 Infinite Knowledge

Estimated Clear Times

Normal: 2-3 hours
Heroic: 3-4 hours
Mythic: 4-6 hours

Notable Loot

Tier set appearances
Legendary item drops (if applicable in Remix)
Bronze currency
Transmog gear

Boss Encounters

Skorpyron - First boss
Chronomatic Anomaly - Time manipulation
Trilliax - Cleaning construct
Spellblade Aluriel - Spellblade encounter
Tichondrius - Nathrezim lord
Krosus - Bridge encounter
High Botanist Tel’arn - Botanist encounter
Star Augur Etraeus - Star augur
Elisande - Time manipulation mechanics
Gul’dan - Final encounter

💡 Raid Connection: The Nighthold raid is the conclusion of Suramar’s storyline. Complete the Good Suramaritan achievement to fully understand the raid’s context.

For complete Nighthold raid strategies, see our Nighthold Raid Guide.

Suramar City Districts

Evermoon Terrace - Upper-class district
Grand Promenade - Main thoroughfare
Concourse of Destiny - Central plaza
Astravar Harbor - Port district

City Mechanics

Nightborne Disguise - Obtained through quests
- Allows safer movement in city
- Essential for city navigation
- Guards detect players without disguise
Guard Detection - Guards attack players without disguise
- Use disguise for safety
- Skyriding can bypass some guards
- Stealth classes have advantage
Ley Lines - Provide teleportation within the city
- Fast travel system
- Multiple portal locations
- Ancient Mana required to activate some portals

Use Skyriding - Bypass ground patrols
Memorize Ley Line Portals - Fast travel locations
Keep Ancient Mana Stocked - Required for portal usage
Use Disguise - Essential for city exploration
Learn Guard Patterns - Avoid detection

💡 City Navigation Tip: Suramar City uses ley line portals instead of traditional flight points. Memorize portal locations for efficient travel. Keep Ancient Mana stocked for portal activation.

Flight Points

Flight Path Locations:

Shal’Aran - Hidden base (main hub)
Meredil - Settlement
Twilight Vineyards - Vineyard area
Tel’anor - Settlement
Irongrove Retreat - Retreat location

Note: Suramar City uses ley line portals instead of traditional flight points. Use portals for city travel.

Gathering and Professions

Gathering in Suramar

Herbalism:

Starlight Rose - High-value Legion herb, abundant in Suramar
Various other herbs available
Good gathering routes throughout zone

Mining:

Limited nodes due to urbanized zone
Some deposits in non-city areas
Not primary gathering focus

Fishing:

Coastal waters available
City canals provide fishing spots
Various fish types

Ancient Mana Note

Some gathering nodes drop Ancient Mana in addition to resources. This makes gathering in Suramar doubly valuable - you get both materials and Ancient Mana.

Tips and Tricks

Ancient Mana Management

Always Keep Reserve: 400-500 Ancient Mana minimum
Farm Before Quests: Stock up before quest chains
Use Disguise: Safer farming in city
Systematic Routes: Follow consistent farming paths
Combine Activities: Farm while doing other content

Disguise Essential: Always use disguise in city
Ley Line Portals: Memorize portal locations
Skyriding: Bypass ground patrols
Guard Awareness: Learn guard patterns
Ancient Mana: Keep stocked for portals

Reputation Optimization

Campaign First: Complete campaign for major reputation
Emissary Focus: Prioritize emissary quests
Withered Training: Run when available
World Quests: Daily completion
Ancient Mana Feeding: Recurring reputation source

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Ancient Mana do I need?

You need a minimum of 3,650 Ancient Mana for the main campaign. Always keep 400-500 in reserve for quest requirements.

How long is the Suramar campaign?

The Good Suramaritan achievement takes 8-12 hours to complete - the longest zone campaign in Legion.

Why is Nightfallen reputation slower?

Nightfallen reputation takes 10-15 hours due to time-gating and reputation requirements. Some quests are reputation-gated.

Do I need disguise for Suramar City?

Yes, disguise is essential for safe navigation in Suramar City. Guards will attack players without disguise.

What’s Withered Army Training?

Withered Army Training is a unique repeatable scenario where you lead withered Nightfallen through dungeons for reputation and rewards.

How do I access the Nighthold?

The Nighthold entrance is in Suramar City center. Complete the Good Suramaritan achievement for full story context.

Broken Isles Zones Overview - Complete zone comparison
Suramar Campaign Guide - Detailed campaign walkthrough
Nighthold Raid Guide - Complete raid strategies
Reputation Farming Guide - Efficient reputation strategies
Ancient Mana Guide - Complete Ancient Mana system guide

Conclusion

Suramar is the most complex and rewarding zone in Legion Remix, featuring the longest campaign, highest reputation rewards (2,500 Infinite Knowledge), and connection to the Nighthold raid. The Ancient Mana system adds unique resource management, while the disguise mechanics make city navigation engaging.

The zone’s reputation takes longer to farm (10-15 hours) but provides the highest standard zone reward. The Good Suramaritan achievement is considered one of WoW’s best zone narratives, making the time investment worthwhile.

Complete the campaign to unlock all content, then focus on reputation farming and rare/treasure collection. With proper Ancient Mana management and disguise usage, Suramar becomes an efficient and rewarding endgame zone.

For more zone guides and Legion Remix content, check out our complete zone overview.