Lorekeeper Lydros

[Kevin]

1.) Where exactly can I find this guy in Dire Maul?

2.) What is the shortest/fastest way to him?

3.) Can I get to him solo on my own (with my level 60 Warrior), or do I need a party to fight my way to him?

4.) Does he end these 3 Armorsmith quests directly and gives you the plans, or is there anything else you still have to do then?
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Since Gnolack has done all these quests here you go:

1, 2, and 3) To get the cresent key you will need to 5 man DM East. Once you have it go in the DM North entrance (the same entrance you go in for a tribute run). Wait for the single ogre patrol to leave, head a bit to your left and go down the ramp. Jump onto the railing on your left and then head down. Skirt the wall to the next ramp down (this is on your left as you are heading down the first ramp) to avoid the ogres by the campfire. Watch for dog patrols the whole time. Open that door and follow the passage. This will get you to the library and the guy you need.

4) Yes, he simply gives you the plans and something like 6K exp for each one no need to do anything else.

As an FYI, the helm is really the only thing you will probably ever maker. There are better and easier to obtain chest pieces. The legs are not bad though 10 arcanite bars are not cheap. Gnolack is currently still saving up for the legs because I really haven't found better, even though better ones aren't that hard to get, I've just been unlucky.