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Blackwing Lair is a 40-man raid instance found at the very top of Blackrock Mountain, beyond Upper Blackrock Spire. It was released with patch 1.6, and requires the completion of a one-step attunement quest, Blackhand's Command, to enter. There, Nefarian plans to end Ragnaros' tenure on Azeroth. Tier 2 can be looted in this instance.

In order to enter Blackwing Lair you must be at least level 55 and be attuned. To become attuned, you must first kill the Scarshield Quartermaster who is found near the Orb of Command. Once you kill the quartermaster, you loot an item from him which begins a quest. This quest requires that you go to the end of Upper Blackrock Spire and touch a brand (found behind General Drakkisath). This will brand you with the Mark of Drakkisath and allow you to use the Orb of Command to enter Blackwing Lair.

The true entrance to Blackwing Lair is located within Upper Blackrock Spire, several turns past Rend's room. But there is a shortcut to the raid zone if you go to the end of the hallway on the right hand side of the entrance to the zone and touch the Orb of Command. This shortcut requires completing the quest Blackhand's Command.