WOW FOREVER BUILD 1.60.1 LIBRARY CODEX
Library Books

Library Books & Secret Relics

Complete Locations, TomTom /way Macros, Item Rewards & Mage Study Guide

The Season of Discovery library books return in WoW Forever with powerful updated equipment rewards. Scour Azeroth's towers, dungeons, ruins, and encampments for rare tomes and scrolls to turn in to the royal librarians in Stormwind or Undercity.

35 Books Documented
10 Books: Rare Necklaces
20 Books: Rare Rings (Lvl 20)
Mage: Comprehension Spell

Personal Collection Tracker

Tick books as you discover them across Azeroth. Progress saves automatically in your browser.

Friend of the Library (Necklace)0 / 10

Collect 10 more books to claim Scholarly Pendant or Erudite's Amulet.

Greater Friend of the Library (Ring)0 / 20

Collect 20 more books in total (15 starter + 5 higher-level) for your ring.

Quest Turn-In Rewards

Pick 1 reward per milestone
10 Books Turn-In

Friend of the Library

No Level Requirement

Upon turning in 10 unique library books, choose one of these two rare necklaces. Neither item has any level or class restrictions!

Scholarly Pendant

Scholarly Pendant

Item Level 25 • Neck
+6 Stamina, +4 Spirit

Optimal starter neck for casters and healers looking for maximum longevity and mana regeneration.

Erudite's Amulet

Erudite's Amulet

Item Level 25 • Neck
+4 Agility, +6 Stamina

Top-tier physical DPS and tanking amulet for Rogues, Hunters, Warriors, and Feral Druids.

20 Books Turn-In

Greater Friend of the Library

Level 20 Quest

Turn in 20 total books across Azeroth. The first 10 books carry over (you only need 10 more). Field Researcher’s Loop is Rogue-exclusive; Philanthropist’s Ring is open to all classes.

Philanthropist's Ring

Philanthropist's Ring

Item Level 40 • Finger
+6 Intellect
Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.

Incredible spell damage and healing booster that stays competitive well into endgame leveling.

Field Researcher's Loop

Field Researcher's Loop

Item Level 40 • Finger[Rogue]
+7 Strength, +7 Agility, +7 Stamina

Massive +21 stat powerhouse tailored exclusively for Rogues.

Turn-In Rules

How to Hand In Books

⚠️ Crucial Requirement: The librarian will only offer the questline if you are currently carrying at least one library book in your inventory!
  • Open to all classes (Level 1+).
  • Each book turned in rewards 1x Comprehension Charm.
  • Turn in books progressively as you find them; no need to hoard all 10 or 20 at once.
  • Looted from fixed world objects (bookshelves, tomes, scrolls), never random mob drops.
Alliance Turn-In Stormwind City
Garion Wendell

Garion Wendell

Mage Quarter (37.6, 80.8)

Inside the Mage Sanctuary tower in the Mage Quarter. Hand in your books here to progress the Alliance questline.

Horde Turn-In Undercity
Owen Thadd

Owen Thadd

Magic Quarter (73.4, 33.0)

Standing in the inner ring of the Magic Quarter in Undercity. Accepts all Horde book turn-ins and rewards Comprehension Charms.

Study Spell
Mage Exclusive Level 6+ Ability

Research Access & The "Study" Spell

Cast: 6 sec•Cooldown: 1 hr•Reagent: Light Feather

The librarians grant Mages an exclusive questline, Research Access, teaching the Comprehension skill and the unique Study spell. When channeled inside any recognized library, Study produces a Bundle of Scrolls yielding rare enchantments, mana regeneration scrolls, and arcane companions:

Scroll of Minor EvocationScroll of Minor Evocation
Mana Regeneration
Scroll of Imbue Lesser FlameScroll of Imbue Lesser Flame
Weapon Fire Damage
Scroll of Imbue ChillknifeScroll of Imbue Chillknife
Weapon Frost Proc
Scroll of Rat FamiliarScroll of Rat Familiar
Familiar Companion
Scroll of ComprehensionScroll of Comprehension
Research Rune Translation
Recommended 4 Ring Push Books (To Reach 20 Total)
15 Starter + 4 Fast Pickups = 19 Books

To hit the 20 book threshold for your ring, pair the 15 starter books with these 4 fastest and safest higher-level zone pickups:

Stranglethorn Vale41.4, 50.9

Basilisks: Should Petrification be Feared?

Recommended Ring Book #1. Sits on an outside wooden platform; you never have to venture inside the mine.

Thousand Needles34.4, 40.1

Geomancy: The Stone-Cold Truth

Recommended Ring Book #2. Lowest zone danger of the tier. Follow the rope bridges up to the largest pinnacle hut.

Alterac Mountains48.4, 57.6

Defensive Magics 101

Recommended Ring Book #3. Easily accessible in the very first guard tower on the road from Tarren Mill/Strahnbrad.

Dustwallow Marsh57.2, 20.8

RwlRwlRwlRwl!

Recommended Ring Book #4. Sitting on the eastern perimeter edge; quick run in and out without aggroing the entire camp.

Azeroth Library Books Codex

Showing 35 of 35 books

Archmage Theocritus' Research Journal

Archmage Theocritus' Research Journal

In Library Book

Elwynn Forest5–10Alliance
Coordinates:65.4, 70.1

Tower of Azora, top floor table

"Research notes from the Tower of Azora."

Note: Easy pickup for Alliance players during early Elwynn quests.

Archmage Antonidas: The Unabridged Autobiography

Archmage Antonidas: The Unabridged Autobiography

In Library Book

IronforgeCapitalAlliance
Coordinates:75.7, 10.5

Hall of Explorers Library, on a bookshelf

"Somewhat self-indulgent, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection."

Note: Safe capital city pickup in the Hall of Explorers.

Bewitchments and Glamours

Bewitchments and Glamours

In Spellbook

Westfall9–18Alliance
Coordinates:45.4, 70.4

Moonbrook, inside the Defias schoolhouse / building

"Spells for manipulation and deception."

Note: Located inside Moonbrook near the entrance to the Deadmines perimeter.

Rumi of Gnomeregan: The Collected Works

Rumi of Gnomeregan: The Collected Works

In Gnomish Tome

Westfall / Loch Modan9–18Alliance
Coordinates:52.7, 53.8

Sentinel Hill (52.7, 53.8) OR Thelsamar (35.6, 48.9)

"The writings of a notable Gnome mage."

Note: Shared spawn: looting it in either Westfall or Loch Modan completes this book. It counts once toward your total.

Crimes Against Anatomy

Crimes Against Anatomy

In Spellbook

Duskwood19–30Contested
Coordinates:16.6, 28.5

The Darkened Bank catacomb, final chamber wooden table

"Written by Doctor Krastinov."

Note: Inside the catacomb at the Darkened Bank, located in the furthest room on a wooden table. Unique flavor: 'a questionable addition' instead of 'a fine addition'.

Runes of the Sorcerer-Kings

Runes of the Sorcerer-Kings

In Scrolls

Loch Modan10–18Alliance
Coordinates:77.4, 14.0

Mo'grosh Stronghold, ogre encampment

"A relic of the mighty ogre empires of Draenor."

Note: Beware of elite and high level ogres in Mo'grosh Stronghold.

Goaz Scrolls

Goaz Scrolls

In Scrolls

Wetlands20–30Contested
Coordinates:33.6, 47.9

Whelgar's Excavation Site, inside the dig site camp

"Written in lost Titan script, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection."

Note: Guarded by excavation raptors and dark iron raiders.

The Dalaran Digest, Vol. 23

The Dalaran Digest, Vol. 23

In Dalaran Digest

Silverpine Forest10–20Horde
Coordinates:63.5, 63.1

Ambermill, inside the Dalaran wizards' estate

"Arcane research of the Kirin Tor."

Note: Primary Horde zone book located in the Kirin Tor outpost of Ambermill.

The Apothecary's Metaphysical Primer

The Apothecary's Metaphysical Primer

In Apothecary Society Primer

Tirisfal Glades5–12Horde
Coordinates:59.4, 52.3

Brill, upstairs in the Gallows End Tavern / Apothecary lab

"Elementary notes on arcane theory and spell research, compiled by Archmage Rotwick of the Royal Apothecary Society."

Note: Extremely fast Horde pickup right in the center of Brill.

Nar'thalas Almanac, Vol. 74

Nar'thalas Almanac, Vol. 74

In Scrolls

Darkshore11–19Alliance
Coordinates:59.6, 22.2

Ruins of Mathystra, atop highborne ruined pillar

"Arcane research of the ancient quel'dorei."

Note: Located at the far northern ruins of Darkshore.

Arcanic Systems Manual

Arcanic Systems Manual

In Manual

The Barrens10–25Horde
Coordinates:56.3, 8.8

The Sludge Fen, Venture Co. drilling rig platform

"Poorly-organized troubleshooting tips for goblin technology."

Note: On top of the Venture Co. construction towers at the Sludge Fen.

Baxtan: On Destructive Magics

Baxtan: On Destructive Magics

In Goblin Tome

The Barrens10–25Horde
Coordinates:62.7, 36.3

Ratchet, inside the goblin engineering / mage shop

"The writings of a notable Goblin mage."

Note: Easily accessible in the neutral port town of Ratchet for both factions.

Secrets of the Dreamers

Secrets of the Dreamers

In Scrolls

The Barrens10–25Horde
Coordinates:46.0, 36.5

Lushwater Oasis cave (46.0, 36.5) -> Cavern of Mists (52.8, 54.7)

"Observations and insights on the Emerald Dream."

Note: Enter the cave at Lushwater Oasis and navigate into Cavern of Mists near the Wailing Caverns dungeon portal.

Fury of the Land

Fury of the Land

In Scrolls

Stonetalon Mountains15–25Contested
Coordinates:74.4, 85.7

Grimtotem Post, tent table

"Closely guarded shamanistic secrets of the Grimtotem clan."

Note: Grimtotem tauren camp near the border of the Barrens.

The Lessons of Ta'zo

The Lessons of Ta'zo

In Ta'zo Mural

OrgrimmarCapitalHorde
Coordinates:38.7, 78.4

Valley of Spirits, next to troll mage trainers

"A tracing of etchings written by a great Troll mage."

Note: Safe Horde capital city pickup in the Valley of Spirits.

Basilisks: Should Petrification be Feared?

Basilisks: Should Petrification be Feared?

In Research Notes

Stranglethorn Vale30–44Contested ★ Ring Pick
Coordinates:41.4, 50.9

Crystalvein Mine, wooden platform to the right of the mine entrance

"Attempted research on the use of basilisk parts as reagents."

Note: Recommended Ring Book #1. Sits on an outside wooden platform; you never have to venture inside the mine.

Geomancy: The Stone-Cold Truth

Geomancy: The Stone-Cold Truth

In Scrolls

Thousand Needles24–35Contested ★ Ring Pick
Coordinates:34.4, 40.1

Darkcloud Pinnacle (path at 31.0, 37.0), inside largest hut

"Theories on the origin and usage of elemental magic."

Note: Recommended Ring Book #2. Lowest zone danger of the tier. Follow the rope bridges up to the largest pinnacle hut.

Defensive Magics 101

Defensive Magics 101

In Manual

Alterac Mountains27–39Contested ★ Ring Pick
Coordinates:48.4, 57.6

Gallows' Corner, first guard tower when entering ogre fortress

"An introductory guide to defensive magic and barriers."

Note: Recommended Ring Book #3. Easily accessible in the very first guard tower on the road from Tarren Mill/Strahnbrad.

RwlRwlRwlRwl!

RwlRwlRwlRwl!

In Waterlogged Book

Dustwallow Marsh36–43Contested ★ Ring Pick
Coordinates:57.2, 20.8

Witch Hill murloc camp, eastern edge ground spawn

"The strange passages are faint but somewhat readable despite water damage."

Note: Recommended Ring Book #4. Sitting on the eastern perimeter edge; quick run in and out without aggroing the entire camp.

A Web of Lies: Debunking Myths and Legends

A Web of Lies: Debunking Myths and Legends

In Scrolls

Arathi Highlands30–40Contested
Coordinates:73.6, 65.2

Witherbark Village, troll altar

"Critical examination of Azerothian folkloric myths."

Note: Alternative level 35 book in the southeast troll settlement.

Demons and You

Demons and You

In Mysterious Book

Desolace30–40Contested
Coordinates:55.1, 26.2

Thunder Axe Fortress, shadow council sanctum

"Warlock rites and demonological lore."

Note: Alternative level 35 book deep inside Burning Blade fortress.

Mummies: A Guide to the Unsavory Undead

Mummies: A Guide to the Unsavory Undead

In Scrolls

Badlands35–45Contested
Coordinates:56.7, 39.9

Angor Fortress ruins

"Preservation techniques and undead biology."

Note: Alternative level 35 book in northern Badlands ruins.

A Luddite's Guide to Caring for Your Demonic Pet

A Luddite's Guide to Caring for Your Demonic Pet

In Book

Swamp of Sorrows35–45Contested
Coordinates:61.4, 22.4

Fallow Sanctuary, locked cage (Requires Rusted Cage Key)

"Humorous observations on imp and voidwalker temperament."

Note: Requires Rusted Cage Key, a ~1% rare drop from surrounding Muckdweller murlocs.

Sanguine Sorcery

Sanguine Sorcery

In Book

Swamp of Sorrows45–55Contested
Coordinates:70.0, 51.0

Pool of Tears, on top of Sunken Temple exterior (outside instance)

"Ancient Atal'ai blood rituals and hematomancy."

Note: Climb the outer ramparts of the Sunken Temple; no dungeon entry needed.

Legends of the Tidesages

Legends of the Tidesages

In Book

Tanaris40–50Contested
Coordinates:72.7, 47.8

Lost Rigger Cove, Southsea Pirates ship deck

"Tales of sea priests and maritime weather control."

Note: Located past the pirate tunnel on a wooden table in the cove.

Everyday Etiquette

Everyday Etiquette

In Book

Azshara45–55Contested
Coordinates:20.7, 62.0

Haldarr Encampment, satyr pavilion

"Ancient Highborne courtly mannerisms and rituals."

Note: Satyr camp in southwestern Azshara.

Stonewrought Design

Stonewrought Design

In Tomb Altar

Burning Steppes50–58Contested
Coordinates:29.0, 28.9

Blackrock Mountain, tomb of Franclorn Forgewright

"Dark Iron architectural masterworks."

Note: Located on the altar in the center of Blackrock Mountain (outside dungeons).

Venomous Journeys

Venomous Journeys

In Book

The Hinterlands40–50Contested
Coordinates:36.0, 72.8

Shadra'Alor, spider temple shrine

"Studies of arachnid venoms and Witherbark alchemical poisons."

Note: Located at the altar of the spider god Shadra.

A Mind of Metal

A Mind of Metal

In Book

Searing Gorge43–52Contested
Coordinates:37.8, 49.3

The Cauldron, mining foreman outpost

"Engineering marvels and golem programming theorems."

Note: In the central quarry basin of Searing Gorge.

Conjurer's Codex

Conjurer's Codex

In Book

Blasted Lands45–55Contested
Coordinates:55.4, 32.2

Altar of Storms / Nethergarde outskirts

"Nether summoning principles and dimensional rifts."

Note: Located in the tainted red soils of the Blasted Lands.

Northern Kalimdor - A Comprehensive Guide

Northern Kalimdor - A Comprehensive Guide

In Book

Felwood48–55Contested
Coordinates:65.2, 3.3

Timbermaw Hold tunnel cave connecting Felwood to Winterspring

"Geographic surveys of northern Kalimdor flora and terrain."

Note: Inside the Timbermaw Hold cavern path; Timbermaw rep helps navigate safely.

Necromancy 101

Necromancy 101

In Table Book

Western Plaguelands51–58Contested
Coordinates:69.4, 72.8

Caer Darrow, ruined keep at the top of Scholomance building

"Introductory texts on Scourge reanimation."

Note: On a wooden table in the ruined keep above Scholomance (outside the instance).

A Study of the Light

A Study of the Light

In Chapel Book

Eastern Plaguelands53–60Contested
Coordinates:71.8, 48.2

Light's Hope Chapel, inside the main chapel building

"Theological treatise on the Holy Light by Argent Dawn clerics."

Note: Inside the sanctuary building of Light's Hope Chapel.

Ka-Boom!

Ka-Boom!

In Alchemy Shelf

Winterspring53–60Contested
Coordinates:60.7, 37.7

Everlook, on a shelf behind the alchemy supplier

"Volatile goblin explosive concoctions and blasting powders."

Note: Behind the alchemy vendor counter inside Everlook.

Ataeric: On Arcane Curiosities

Ataeric: On Arcane Curiosities

In Unknown

Unknown / UnconfirmedNeutral
Coordinates:Unknown

Currently Unplaced in Forever (Searched in Sepulcher & SFK)

"Arcane studies of relics and enigmatic curiosities."

Note: Not in the Sepulcher or behind Arugal (the book in SFK is the Black Tome quest item). If found on live/beta, report to the community!

Lore Curiosities & Beta Verification

🎭 Flavor Text Easter Egg

Almost every single library book in the game concludes its tooltip with the scholar praise: "A fine addition to any library's collection."

The sole dark exception is Doctor Krastinov's gruesome tome Crimes Against Anatomy (found in the Duskwood catacombs), which is solemnly noted as "a questionable addition."

🔍 Unplaced Mystery Tome

Ataeric: On Arcane Curiosities remains unconfirmed in WoW Forever. Players thoroughly searched the Sepulcher and Shadowfang Keep (where the Black Tome is an unrelated quest object) and found nothing.

If you encounter Ataeric's tome in the live world, contribute your coordinates to the ForeverWiki community!