How to Complete the Fallen Effects Quest in WoW Dragonflight

The latest World of Warcraft expansion, Dragonflight, introduced an intriguing new side quest called “Fallen Effects” that has important ties to the lore surrounding the Black Dragonflight. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you step-by-step through how to complete this quest, offer tips to overcome any challenges, and provide context on why this seemingly small quest matters in the grand scheme of Dragonflight.

Whether you’re a new WoW player or a seasoned veteran, my goal is to give you everything you need to smoothly knock out this quest and unlock access to meaningful endgame content. So grab your best dragonriding mount and let’s get started!

Introduction to the Black Dragonflight in Dragonflight

Before we dive into the quest itself, some backstory is helpful for context. The black dragon Neltharion, better known as Deathwing, was once the noble protector of Azeroth as the Aspect of Earth. But he sadly fell under the influence of ancient Old Gods, going mad in the process.

This corruption spread to his dragonflight progeny like Onyxia and Nefarian, who you may remember confronting in classic WoW raids. After Deathwing’s ultimate defeat, his flight was nearly hunted to extinction.

Now in Dragonflight, the remaining black dragons are rebuilding their power in their ancestral home, the Dragon Isles. But mystery and tension surrounds their true motives. That brings us to the Fallen Effects quest.

Starting the Fallen Effects Quest

Once you reach level 70 and unlock world quests in Dragonflight, travel to coordinates 42.95, 60.40 in the Brackenhide Hollow subzone of Waking Shores.

Here you’ll find the remains of a dead druid named Sheridon, surrounded by ominous black dragons. Looting his body starts the quest and adds three items to your inventory:

Sheridon’s Skinning Knife
Sheridon’s Herbalism Knife
Sheridon’s Mining Pick

Your objective is now to return these personal effects to Sheridon’s allies at the nearby Dragonscale Expedition camp.

Before moving on, be sure to kill the nearby mobs for extra XP and loot. The black dragon riders here are meant for max level characters, so be prepared for a challenge!

Turning in the Quest

With Sheridon’s items in your bags, head to the Dragonscale Expedition camp at coordinates 40.21, 68.35, also located in Brackenhide Hollow. Look for the NPC Earthmender Narva.

Interact with Narva and select the “Fallen Effects” dialogue option to return the belongings. This triggers a short cinematic where your character informs the camp of Sheridon’s fate.

Finally, click “Complete Quest” in your quest log to finish the Fallen Effects quest and collect your rewards.

Rewards

Completing this quick quest rewards:

8,760 XP
20 gold
Increased reputation with Dragonscale Expedition

Below is a table showing the full XP and gold breakdown:

Quest Step	XP Reward	Gold Reward
Looting Sheridon‘s Remains	2,500 XP	5 gold
Returning Belongings to Narva	6,260 XP	15 gold
Completing Quest	8,760 XP Total	20 gold Total

The Dragonscale Expedition reputation will also help you unlock recipes, gear, and other rewards from their quartermaster.

Why This Small Quest Matters

On the surface, Fallen Effects seems like a mundane fetch and return quest. But it offers some subtle clues about the unfolding Dragonflight storyline:

The presence of black dragons shows they’re expanding their territory.
Sheridon being slain hints at rising tension with other factions.
Returning his belongings provides an excuse to scout their camp.

It also grants access to world quests needed to gear up at max level. And it serves as a gateway to the new Zaralaek Cavern mega-dungeon featuring the Black Dragonflight.

So while the quest itself is easy, its implications help set the stage for what’s to come next in Dragonflight.

Comparison to Past WoW Quests

Long-time WoW players may notice similarities between this quest and notable ones from earlier expansions:

Welcome Bearing Gifts (Legion): Also involved returning items to slain NPC’s allies. Unlocked world quests.
Scout Knows Best (Battle for Azeroth): Provided introduction to new faction. Led to future story developments.
Whispers of the Raven God (Classic): Marked shift in tone toward darker story.

Like these iconic quests, Fallen Effects offers that subtle mix of table-setting storytelling and gameplay onboarding that Blizzard does so well.

Tips for Completing Fallen Effects

Here are some tips to help you knock out this quest quickly and unlock that tasty endgame content:

Come prepared at level 70 – the black dragons won‘t go down easy!
Use your fancy new Dragonflight dragonriding mount to speed things up.
Kill mobs along the way for extra XP and drops.
Keep an eye out for rare spawns like Vethirian the Slayer.
Use your Dragonriding leap ability to easily traverse terrain.
Don‘t forget to loot Sheridon‘s remains to start the quest.
Turn in to Narva even if quest doesn‘t auto-complete at first.
Abandon and retake quest if you lose the item turn-ins.

What to Do After Completing Fallen Effects

Finishing this quest unlocks a ton of options moving forward:

Gear up fast by completing world quests around Brackenhide Hollow.
Delve into the Zaralaek Cavern dungeon to progress the Black Dragonflight story.
Explore exciting new dragonriding capabilities gained from your training.
Build reputation with Dragonscale Expedition by doing daily quests.
Level up your personal Black Dragonflight ally by taking on their quest chains.
Dive into the new profession revamps and crafting improvements.

The opportunities are endless now that you‘ve completed Fallen Effects and established your footing in the Dragon Isles.

Closing Thoughts on Fallen Effects

Hopefully this guide gave you everything you need to breeze through the Fallen Effects quest and understand how it fits into the broader Dragonflight experience. I tried to provide an optimal mix of walkthrough info, tips, color commentary, and historical context – all delivered with an approachable voice!

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Thanks for reading! See you in the Dragon Isles.