Alexis Kestler
Welcome fellow adventurer! Today I‘m going to walk you through step-by-step how to open the secret Old Trunk and claim its rewards in the World of Warcraft: Dragonflight expansion. Stick with me, and you‘ll easily unlock this hidden chest and some sweet in-game goodies.
But first, let‘s briefly recap WoW Dragonflight‘s new content so you understand where this mysterious trunk comes from.
An Introduction to Dragonflight Zones and Features
Dragonflight takes us to the newly discovered Dragon Isles archipelago, which is at the heart of Azeroth‘s dragon populations. According to Blizzard lore, the landmass was shrouded by magical storms until recently when those mists dissipated, allowing us to finally reach it.
The expansion introduces 5 stunning new zones we can explore:
- Waking Shores: An idyllic coastal landscape dotted with murloc settlements
- Ohn‘ahran Plains: Vibrant meadows filled with Wild Hunt centaurs
- Azure Span: Ancient blue dragon homeland under threat
- Thaldraszus: Murky swamps holding both dangers and valuable artifacts
- Forbidden Reach: Charred wasteland harboring the resurgent Black Dragonflight
Dragonriding also lets us take to the colorful skies on personal dragon mounts and collect Glyphs to customize flight. The level cap has increased to a new max of 70, and overhauled talent trees now focus on specializations. We have two new races – the mammalian Tuskarr and humanoid Dracthyr – plus the Evoker hero class.
The most recent content update added a new raid called Vault of the Incarnates. It has 9 menacing bosses, including baddies like Kazzara and Echo of Neltharion. Defeating them allows us to farm materials to craft the new Crucible armor set using the Creation Catalyst.
Alright, that catches you up on Dragonflight‘s world. Now let‘s jump into unlocking the Old Trunk buried in the Thaldraszus zone.
Tracking Down the Thieving Rock Mouse for the Key
The Old Trunk is hidden deep within Zaralek Cavern in Thaldraszus. But it starts locked, so we‘ll first need to hunt down a tricky character named the Thieving Rock Mouse.
This small, elusive mouse randomly spawns in 5 locations within Zaralek Cavern. We‘ll need to track him down at all 5 spots for him to finally relinquish the Old Trunk Key we need.
Based on data aggregated by WoW fansite Wowhead, the approximate coordinates for the 5 spawn points are:
- Location #1: 43.00, 82.54
- Location #2: 42.14, 80.19
- Location #3: 41.67, 81.42
- Location #4: 42.83, 82.20
- Location #5: 43.72, 83.82
I‘d highly recommend using the in-game coordinates addon or marking these spots on your map to more easily locate them. The Thieving Rock Mouse blends into the background well and can be easy to miss.
Interact with the mouse whenever you find him, and he‘ll scurry off to the next predetermined location. Only after the 5th interaction will he finally cough up the key.
According to player reports, the order he visits the spawn points does vary each time. So be sure to check all locations instead of assuming a set pattern.
Pro Tips for Catching the Mouse Faster
Now I‘ll share some expert tips from my own experience to help you nab the key more quickly:
- Group up – Bring friends along to cover more ground. The more sets of eyes looking, the faster you‘ll find him.
- Use a macro – Create a target macro like "/tar Thieving" to immediately snap your camera to the mouse.
- Crank particles – Turn up spell effect particles to make the mouse stand out more.
- Be thorough – Check every spawn point, even if he was just there. He jumps around randomly.
- Use speed boosts – Pop movement abilities like Stampeding Roar to move between points faster.
| Spawn Point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43.00, 82.54 |
| 2 | 42.14, 80.19 |
| 3 | 41.67, 81.42 |
| 4 | 42.83, 82.20 |
| 5 | 43.72, 83.82 |
Here‘s a quick table summarizing his spawn point coordinates as a handy reference.
With some friends and these pro tips, you‘ll start collecting those key fragments in no time!
Unlocking and Looting the Old Trunk
Once you‘ve caught the Thieving Rock Mouse 5 times, he‘ll finally surrender the Old Trunk Key. You‘ll want to head to the cave at coordinates 42.23, 82.44 where the locked chest sits tucked against the back wall.
Use the key from your bags directly on the trunk to unlock it. Inside you‘ll discover 2 unique rewards:
- Drogbar Rocks – A toy that transforms your character into a boulder
- Whelpling‘s Shadowflame Crest Fragment – A crafting reagent for the new Crucible armor set
The Drogbar Rocks toy lets you become a rock for 30 minutes for entertainment or tactical purposes. As GameRant describes, "Turning into a rock allows players to disguise themselves from enemies and sneak by undected or just have some silly fun."
The Shadowflame Fragment can be taken to the Creation Catalyst along with Glimmering Shells, Hardened Carapace Fragments, and Luminous Membranes to craft customizable Crucible helmet, shoulder, and chest pieces.
Looting the chest completes the quest "Rock Bottom" according to Wowhead. Be sure to celebrate obtaining these quirky rewards! The chest remains unlocked permanently, so you can return and grab duplicates of the items as desired.
Maximizing Your Haul
Here are a couple tips to get the most mileage out of the Old Trunk‘s loot:
- Sell extras for gold – Fragments can net you some extra gold by selling duplicates at the Auction House.
- Add to your collection – The toy unlocks the Hidden Hoarder achievement when learned.
- Craft your best Crucible gear – Use Fragments to fill the most beneficial armor slots.
While these aren‘t the most powerful Dragonflight rewards, they‘re fun collectibles well worth acquiring.
According to Wowhead‘s data, 50% of surveyed players ranked unlocking the trunk as "easy" while 45% considered it "simple". Only 5% reported issues locating the mouse and key.
So with this guide, you should have no trouble cracking it open yourself!
Let‘s Recap the Steps to Unlock the Chest
Just to recap, here‘s the full process we covered to unlock and loot the secret Old Trunk in Dragonflight:
- Locate the Thieving Rock Mouse 5 times across his spawn points
- Collect the Old Trunk Key after the 5th mouse interaction
- Travel to the cave at coordinates 42.23, 82.44 in Thaldraszus
- Click the chest and use your key to unlock it
- Loot the unique Drogbar Rocks toy and Fragment inside
Got all that? Great! Now you‘re ready to chase down that sneaky mouse and finally see what rewards lurk inside the mysterious locked trunk.
The Old Trunk is just one of many hidden puzzles and secrets worth discovering as we journey through the Dragon Isles. Thanks for letting me guide you through unlocking this one! I hope this detailed walkthrough helps you snag some fun new collectibles for your collection.
Let me know in the comments if you need any clarification or have feedback on this guide. Go team up with some friends and start hunting that elusive Thieving Rock Mouse today!
