Battle for Azeroth Dungeon, Raid, World Bosses - Early Alpha Look

BFA Posted 2018/02/09 at 11:20 AM by perculia

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Priestess Alun'zaAs a fanatical defender of Atal'Dazar's golden sanctum, Priestess Alun'za has come to cleanse the temple of all corruption at any cost.Normal

Gilded-Claw Gloves

Spymaster's Wrap

Legplates of Beaten Gold

My'das Talisman

Aureus Vessel

Wand of Zealous Purification

Belt of Transmufusion

Pauldrons of Fanatical Consumption

Embellished Ritual Sabatons

Heroic

Gilded-Claw Gloves

Spymaster's Wrap

Legplates of Beaten Gold

My'das Talisman

Aureus Vessel

Wand of Zealous Purification

Belt of Transmufusion

Pauldrons of Fanatical Consumption

Embellished Ritual Sabatons

Overview: Pools of [Tainted Blood] will appear at random locations around the cauldrons, step into a pool to taint your blood just before Priestess Alun'za casts [Transfusion].

Tanks:
Save damage reducing abilities for [Gilded Claws].
Stand near a pool of [Tainted Blood] and step into it just as Priestess Alun'za begins casting [Transfusion].
Healers:
[Molten Gold] afflicts a player at random and can be dispelled if necessary.
Stand near a pool of [Tainted Blood] and step into it just as Priestess Alun'za begins casting [Transfusion].
Damage Dealers:
Stand near a pool of [Tainted Blood] and step into it just as Priestess Alun'za begins casting [Transfusion].
[Corrupted Gold] will lower the damage you deal in addition to damaging you.

Tainted Blood
Transfusion
Gilded Claws
Molten Gold
Corrupted Gold: During the encounter, the golden cauldrons expel their corruption slowly outwards. Players who come into contact with this corruption are afflicted with Corrupted Gold.

Corrupted Gold

Vol'kaal

In life Vol'kaal was a trusted bodyguard of Yazma. Since his untimely death, she has used her newfound powers to reanimate the corpse of her former lieutenant who can now serve for eternity.

Normal

Heroic

Overview: Vol'kaal is empowered by Yazma's [Bad Voodoo] until all of the Reanimation Totems are destroyed. Once all of the totems are destroyed, Vol'kaal begins to [Rapid Decay].

Damage Dealers:
Avoid [Toxic Leap].
Avoid standing in [Toxic Pools].
Interrupt [Noxious Stench].
Healers:
Avoid [Toxic Leap].
Avoid standing in [Toxic Pools].
[Noxious Stench] inflicts periodic damage to all players.
Tanks:
Avoid [Toxic Leap].
Avoid standing in [Toxic Pools].
Interrupt [Noxious Stench].

Reanimation Totem:
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In Heroic and Mythic difficulty, when a Reanimation Totem is slain it begins to cast Reanimate.

Bad Voodoo

Rapid Decay

Toxic Pool

Reanimate (Heroic)

Toxic Leap
Noxious Stench

Lingering Nausea

Rezan

Rezan, once a loa to the Zuldazar kings, had his soul torn from his body during a ritual. Now, only a twisted husk remains, bent on devouring anyone who enters his hunting grounds.

Normal

Heroic

Overview: Rezan inflicts severe Physical damage with his [Serrated Teeth], [Devours] players at random, and frightens all players with his [Terrifying Visage].

Tanks:
Use damage reducing abilities while affected by [Serrated Teeth].
Hide out of line of sight when Rezan uses his [Terrifying Visage].
Protect your allies from Reanimated Raptors spawned from bone piles.
Run away from Rezan when he starts to [Pursue] you, avoiding any [Ancient Dry Bones] in your attempt to flee.
Healers:
The tank will take significantly more damage while under the effect of [Serrated Teeth].
When Rezan [Devours] a player they take severe amounts of damage.
Hide out of line of sight when Rezan uses his [Terrifying Visage].
Run away from Rezan when he starts to [Pursue] you, avoiding any [Ancient Dry Bones] in your attempt to flee.
Damage Dealers:
Hide out of line of sight when Rezan uses his [Terrifying Visage].
Run away from Rezan when he starts to [Pursue] you, avoiding any [Ancient Dry Bones] in your attempt to flee.

Ancient Dry Bones:
!2,23 In Heroic and Mythic difficulties, if Rezan will also cause bone piles to awaken as he walks over them.
Pursuit

Devour

Terrifying Visage
Serrated Teeth
Bone Quake:
!2,23 This ability is used when Rezan reaches 50% health remaining.
(Heroic)

Yazma

Having consumed the might of Shadra, the spider loa, Yazma is now tasked with holding the sacred temple of Atal'Dazar for her master, the Prophet Zul.

Normal

Heroic

Overview: Upon reaching 100 Energy, Yazma's calls forth the souls of players affected with [Soulrend], creating a [Soulspawn] that moves towards her.

Damage Dealers:
Move away from [Echoes of Shadra].
Move away from Yazma while affected with [Soulrend].
Kill Soulspawns before they have a chance to reach Yazma.
Healers:
Avoid [Echoes of Shadra].
Move away from Yazma while affected with [Soulrend].
Tanks:
Move away from [Echoes of Shadra].
Consider using damage mitigation when Yazma casts [Skewer].

Soulrend (Normal)

Soulspawn

Soulfeast

Soulrend (Heroic)

Soulspawn

Soulfeast
Soul Link

Echoes of Shadra

Shadowy Remains

Wracking Pain
Skewer

The Golden Serpent

Overview: The Golden Serpent spits gold at party members, who then leave it behind in the form of [Molten Gold]. The Golden Serpent will later animate these pools of gold with [Luchre's Call]. Kill the animated molten gold before it reaches him to avoid having it empower him with [Luster].

Tank
Healer
Damage Dealers

Spit Gold

Molten Gold

Luchre's Call

Animated Gold: Attempts to move towards The Golden Serpent. If any reach it, The Golden Serpent absorbs them and gains a stack of Luster. When any Animated Gold are killed, they return to pools of Molten Gold.

Luster

Serpentine Gust
Tail Thrash

Witch Council

Overview: Whichever Sister has [Focusing Iris] will gain energy, and if they reach their maximum, they will cast [Dire Ritual]. Inflicting enough damage will make a sister to drop the iris, stopping their energy gain, and cause another sister to pick up the dropped iris.

Tanks:
Only the sister who has [Focusing Iris] needs to be tanked, as the others remain stationary. Pay attention to which sister has the iris and build threat on them accordingly.
Sister Solena's [Soul Manipulation] will mind control a member of the group, and reduce the damage she takes until the mind controlled player has been dealt with. Switch to the mind control target when this occurs.
Each sister has their own attack against you that can be interrupted. Interrupt as many as you can to reduce your incoming damage.
Healers:
Sister Briar's [Jagged Nettles] will leave a bleed on the target that will only go away once the afflicted player is healed above a certain percentage. Make sure to prioritize that target when it occurs.
When not affected by [Focusing Iris], the remaining two sisters will attack random party members while remaining stationary.
Damage dealers:
Make sure to focus whichever sister has [Focusing Iris] in order to reduce the amount of energy they gain.
When affected by Sister Malady's [Unstable Runic Mark], make sure to move out of the group to avoid dealing additional damage to your party.
Sister Solena's [Soul Manipulation] will mind control a member of the group, and reduce the damage she takes until the mind controlled player has been dealt with. Inflicting enough damage to the mind controlled player will break the spell, and return Sister Solena back to her original self.

Sister Briar

Bramble Bolt
Jagged Nettles

Sister Malady

Ruinous Bolt
Unstable Runic Mark

Sister Solena

Soul Bolt
Soul Manipulation

Focusing Iris

Dire Ritual

Wicker Goliath

Section 1: The Wicker Goliath starts with [Soul Harvest], which initially increases all damage done by his attacks, and increase further as the fight progress and it gains more Energy. This can be countered by [Wildfire], which will set the boss on fire, applying [Burning Brush] and causing it to lose Energy. Using Wildfire to make sure the boss does not gain too much energy is vital to surviving this fight.

Damage Dealers:
Move to avoid taking damage from [Soul Thorns]
The Wicker Goliath's damage increases over time due to [Soul Harvest], so be prepared to use your personal cooldowns to survive later on in the fight.
Healers:
[Soul Harvest] increases the boss's damage done to tank over time, so be prepared to increase your healing output thoughout the fight.
[Crush] is a major hit against a single target, while [Burning Brush] deals damage to everybody. Prepare accordingly for each.
Tanks:
Save your active mitigation for [Crush], as it is a major hit against a single target,
[Soul Harvest] increases the boss's damage done over time, so save your larger defensive cooldowns for further in to the fight.
Move the boss in to patches of [Wildfire], which will apply [Burning Brush] to it and cause it to lose Energy.

Wicker Goliath

Crush
Soul Harvest

Wildfire:
Periodically, Lightning will strike the ground in the Atrium, setting small wildfires. These fires can be used to apply [Burning Brush] to the boss.

Wildfire

Burning Brush

Gluttony

Overview: Gluttony is a heavy hitter, with [Tenderize] being his main way for dealing high amounts of damage. Additionally, Gluttony will use [Rotten Expulsion] to hinder players' movements, and will use [Call Servant] to bring in adds that he will consume for healing. Finally, make sure to have a party member within melee range at all times, otherwise he starts casting [Consume All].

Healers:
[Tenderize] deals a high amount of damage, so prioritze anybody who gets hit by this attack, while avoid it yourself.
Avoid [Rotten Expulsion], both if it is cast in your direction and what is left over on the ground.
Tanks:
If you find yourself stuck in [Tenderize], make sure to use any personal cooldowns you may have to reduced the incoming damage.
Avoid [Rotten Expulsion], both if it is cast in your direction and what is left over on the ground.
Make sure to slow down and eliminate any Wasting Servants summoned by [Call Servant] to stop Gluttony from healing.
Damage Dealers:
If you find yourself stuck in [Tenderize], make sure to use any personal cooldowns you may have to reduced the incoming damage.
Avoid [Rotten Expulsion], both if it is cast in your direction and what is left over on the ground.
Make sure to slow down and eliminate any Wasting Servants summoned by [Call Servant] to stop Gluttony from healing.

Gluttony

Consume Servants

Consume All

Lord and Lady Waycrest

Overview: Lord and Lady Waycrest attack players directly using [Wasting Strike], [Virulent Pathogen] and [Wracking Bolt]. Additionally, Lady Waycrest uses [Reality Tear] to inflict damage in large area.
Whenever Lord Waycrest is defeated, Lady Waycrest uses [Vitality Transfer], resurrecting and strengthening him at the cost of her own life.

Healers:
Group healing is key on this fight to deal with [Wasting Strike] on the tank and [Virulent Pathogen] on the other members of the party.
Maintain high mobility to avoid [Reality Tear]s opened by Lady Waycrest.
Damage Dealers:
Focus damage on Lord Waycrest at all times.
Move away from teammates to avoid spreading [Virulent Pathogen].
Maintain high mobility to avoid [Reality Tear]s opened by Lady Waycrest.
Tanks:
Save important defensive cooldowns for when Lord Waycrest has higher stacks of [Putrid Vitality].
Maintain high mobility to avoid [Reality Tear]s opened by Lady Waycrest.

Lady Waycrest

Lord Waycrest

Drust King

Aqu'sirr

Overview

Damage Dealers
Healers
Tanks

Sea Blast
Choking Brine
Surging Rush
Grasp from the Depths (Heroic)
Undertow
Erupting Waters

Aqualing: Aqualings share the abilities of Aqu'sirr.

Diminish

Council

Overview

Damage Dealers
Healers
Tanks

Ability

Priest

Overview

Damage Dealers
Healers
Tanks

Ability

Faceless

Overview

Damage Dealers
Healers
Tanks

Ability

Chimaera Boss

Section 1

Tanks
Healers
Damage Dealers

Thrashing Terror

Terrible Thrash

Deadly Disease

Corruption Corpuscle

Enticing Essence

Consume Corruption

G'huun

Overview:

Tanks:
Healers:
Damage Dealers:

Stage One:
Stage Two:
Stage Three:

Chopper Redhook

Chopper Redhook's brutality is feared throughout Kul Tiras. Supported by Irontide forces, Chopper is free to rampage through Boralus, relishing the choas rampant in the streets.

Overview: Chopper Redhook fixates on a random enemy and attempts to catch them with his [Meat Hook].
As the fight progresses, Irontide forces engage the party while the area is bombarded by a continual [Cannon Barrage].

Damage Dealers:
Kill Irontide forces.
When not the target of [On the Hook], damage the boss.
Healers:
Irontide Powdershots inflict damage to everyone in the party.
Tanks:
Avoid being in melee range with Chopper Redhook due to [Heavy Hitter].
Face Irontide Cleaver's [Heavy Slash] away from the party.

Heavy Hitter
On the Hook
Meat Hook
Gore Crash
Cannon Barrage (Normal)
Cannon Barrage (Heroic)
Boiling Rage (Heroic)
Irontide Cleaver: A Irontide bruiser with a heavy melee attack.

Heavy Slash

Irontide Powdershot: An Irontide marksman capable of inflicting damage to the party.

Molten Slug

Irontide Grappleshot: An Irontide marksman capable of inflicting damage to the party and is able to root their target. (Heroic)

Molten Slug (Heroic)
Grappling Shot (Heroic)

Sergeant Bainbridge

Sergeant Bainbridge is a devout officer that vehemently enforces the will of the Kul Tiran church. Believing that his faith places him above all others, Bainbridge is quick to send those who oppose him to the noose.

Overview: Sergeant Bainbridge fixates on a random enemy and attempts to catch them with his [Hangman's Noose].
As the fight progresses, Kul Tiran forces engage the party while the area is bombarded by a continual [Cannon Barrage].

Damage Dealers:
Kill Kul Tiran forces.
When not the target of [Iron Gaze], damage the boss.
Healers:
Kul Tiran Footmen inflict damage to everyone in the party.
Tanks:
Avoid being in melee range with Sergeant Bainbridge due to [Heavy Hitter].
Face Kul Tiran Vanguard's [Heavy Slash] away from the party.

Heavy Hitter
Iron Gaze
Hangman's Noose (Normal)
Hangman's Noose (Heroic)
Steel Tempest
Cannon Barrage (Normal)
Cannon Barrage (Heroic)
Boiling Rage (Heroic)
Kul Tiran Vanguard

Heavy Slash

Kul Tiran Footman

Molten Slug

Kul Tiran Grappleshot (Heroic)

Molten Slug
Grappling Shot

Hadal Darkfathom

Hadal Darkfathom is an ancient sea giant called from the depths to unleash his fury on Boralus. Using his powerful strength he crushes buildings, statues and civilians alike.

Overview: Hadal Darkfathom causes water eruptions at random enemy destinations. These eruption form brine pools throughout the area.
As the fight progresses, Hadal hurls dehydrated creatures aaround the area. If these creatures come into contact with a brine pool, they hydrate and trasform into an additional monster.

Damage Dealers:
Kill Dehydrated Venomspines before they can hydrate.
Avoid [Break Water].
Healers:
[Break Water] inflicts damage to everyone.
Tanks:
Venomspines inflict stacks of [Stinging Venom].
Avoid [Break Water].

Crashing Tide (Normal)
Crashing Tide (Heroic)
Break Water
Dredging the Deep
Dehydrated Venomspine: As the fight progresses, Hadal hurls these creatures throughout the area, that begin moving towards brine pools in order to hydrate.

Hydrate

Venomspine: After hydrating, Venomspines emerge and attack the group.

Stinging Venom

Lady Ashvane

Lady Ashvane is the powerful Matron of House Ashvane and seeks to bring Boralus under her control. With an arsenal of azerite weapons at her command, she will obliterate anyone who stands in her path.

Overview: Lady Ashvane utilizes azerite empowered weaponry to fire [Exploding Shells] at random enemy destinations and a [Seeker Shot] that chases its target.
When she falls beneath 10% of her health, Lady Ashvane becomes empowered with darkness allowing her to use [Dark Swell] and [Choking Vortex].

Damage Dealers:
Avoid [Seeker Shot].
Avoid [Choking Vortex].
Healers:
[Storm of Swords] inflicts high damage to the tank.
[Stygian Maelstrom] inflicts damage to everyone.
Tanks:
Face cFF2959D3[Storm of Swords] away from the party.
Face [Dark Swell] away from the party and avoid it.

Storm of Swords
Exploding Shell
Seeker Shot
Stage 02: Dark Boon:
Upon reaching 10% health, Lady Ashvane becomes empowered with dark energy and heals herself to full.

Elder Leaxa

Overview

Healers
Tanks
Damage Dealers

Taint of G'huun
Blood Bolt
Creeping Rot
Sanguine Feast (Heroic)
Blood Mirror

Blood Effigy: Each Blood Eiffgy persists until killed and will continue to cast [Blood Bolt] and [Creeping Rot]. Once all Blood Effigies are defeated, Elder Leaxa reforms.
!2
In Heroic difficulty, Blood Effigies also cast [Sanguine Feast].
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In Mythic difficulty, Blood Effigies also cast [Sanguine Feast].

Infested Crawg

An ancient crawg has inadvertently been corrupted by the Blood God. It roams the Underrot, bloodthirsty and infested with his spawn.

Overview: Infested Crawg's abilities shed Blood Ticks and Blood Tick Larvae throughout the arena. Deal with Infested Crawg's attacks while quickly dispatching Blood Ticks and stomping on Blood Tick Larvae before their [Metamorphosis] can complete.

Healers:
Step on Blood Tick Larvae to destroy them before they grow into additional Blood Ticks.
[Tantrum] inflicts significant damage to all party members.
Tanks:
Avoid facing [Indigestion] at allies and destroy the larvae spawned by it.
Protect your allies from Blood Ticks that spawn throughout the encounter.

Damage Dealers:
Step on Blood Tick Larvae to destroy them before they grow into additional Blood Ticks.
Defeat Blood Ticks before your party is overwhelmed.

Infested

Blood Tick

Serrated Fangs

Blood Tick Larva

Metamorphosis

Charge
Tantrum
Indigestion

Sporecaller Zancha

In life, Zancha warded the Nazmani from the physical and mental corruptions of the Blood God. In death, Zancha has succumbed to the Blood God, forever spreading his rot and echoing his dark whispers.

Overview: [Boundless Rot] summons spore pods throughout the area. Upon reacing 100 Energy, Zancha will cast[Festering Harvest] to destroy any remaining spore pods and apply the effects of [Rotting Spores] to all party memebers.

Healers:
[Rotting Spores] inflicts direct damage and significant damage over time.
[Ravenous Shadows] inflicts significant direct damage and area effect damage.
Tanks:
Position High Priest Zancha away from spore pods.
Interrupt [Necrotic Bolt].
Damage Dealers:
Utilize [Ravenous Shadows] to safely destroy spore pods while avoiding your allies.
Destroy additional spore pods using defensivie abilities if neccesary.

Boundless Rot

Rotting Spores

Taloc the Corrupted

Overview

Healers
Tanks
Damage Dealers

Ability

Coin-operated Crowd Pummeler

When goblins fight, the winner of the argument is the one with the deepest purse. Why? Because they can afford to pay the Pummeler.

Overview: The Coin-operated Crowd Pummeler's Skyscorcher allies will drop barrels of azerite catalyst as bombs near their enemies. Kick these back at the Pummeler, making it more susceptible to damage.

Damage Dealers:
Kick azerite catalyst barrels at the Crowd Pummeler to apply [Blazing Azerite] and prevent them from exploding on your allies.
Avoid the Pummeler's crowd control abilties, [Shocking Claw] and [Tear Gas].
Healers:
Kick azerite catalyst barrels at the Crowd Pummeler to apply [Blazing Azerite] and prevent them from exploding on your allies.
Avoid the Pummeler's crowd control abilties, [Shocking Claw] and [Tear Gas].
Tanks:
Point the Pummeler away from your allies so they aren't struck by [Shocking Claw].

Air Support

Timed Detonation
Punt

Blazing Azerite

Tik'ali

Goblins drilling for Azerite have disturbed a powerful earth spirit, Tik'ali, who has taken physical form to exact vengance!

Overview: Tik'ali's Earthrager allies are dangerous if left uncontrolled, and can inflict heavy damage even to the sturdiest foes. Control them with crowd control or with [Fracking Totem] as left behind by the Venture Co. Seismologists.

Damage Dealers:
Kill Earthragers quickly after they receive [Azerite Infusion] to minimize the damage they inflict while infused.
Run from Earthragers that target you with [Raging Gaze], and snare them if possible.
Healers:
Run from Earthragers that target you with [Raging Gaze], and snare them if possible.
Tanks:
Keep Tik'ali away from your allies to protect them from one source of [Resonant Quake].

Fracking Totem
Call Earthrager

Earthrager

Jagged Cut
Raging Gaze

Azerite Infusion
Resonant Pulse

Resonant Quake

Rixxa Fluxflame

Overseeing the creation of the Venture Co's supply of Agent Azerite, Rixxa is a reknowned chemist and known pyromaniac.

Overview: The Coin-operated Crowd Pummeler's Skyscorcher allies will drop Azerite Barrels as bombs near their enemies. Kick these back at the Pummeler to give him a taste of his own medicine!

Damage Dealers:
Maneuver the spray of [Agent Azerite] to minimize the area it will cover.
Direct the spray of [Agent Azerite] to minimize the area it will cover.
Avoid being pushed into [Ignite Fumes] by Rixxa's [Propellant Blast].
Healers:
Dispel targets affected by [Chemical Burn].
Direct the spray of [Agent Azerite] to minimize the area it will cover.
Avoid being pushed into [Ignite Fumes] by Rixxa's [Propellant Blast].
Tanks:
Maneuver Rixxa away from patches of [Agent Azerite] and [Ignite Fumes].
Direct the spray of [Agent Azerite] to minimize the area it will cover.
Avoid being pushed into [Ignite Fumes] by Rixxa's [Propellant Blast].

Agent Azerite
Chemical Burn
Propellant Blast (Heroic, Challenge)
Propellant Blast (Normal)

Mogul Razzdunk

Never able to ascend to Trade Prince, Mogul Razzdunk is certain that becoming the world's foremost Azerite baron will let him bridge the gap.

Overview: Mogul Razzdunk's azerite-powered war machine can attack players at ground level with guns, as well as from the air with a powerful drill.

Damage Dealers:
Run out of the cone of fire when targeted by [Strafing Run].
Defeat Mogul Razzdunk before he can detonate his war machine with [Self Destruct].
Healers:
Run out of the cone of fire when targeted by [Strafing Run].
Tanks:
Run out of the cone of fire when targeted by [Strafing Run].
Position yourself away from other players so they do not take damage from [Alpha Cannon].

Alpha Cannon
Strafing Run
Ammunition Burnout
Death from Above!:
Frustrated with attacking on an even playing field, Mogul Razzdunk takes to the skies and deploys a mining drill to attack his enemies. He also calls Venture Co. Skyscorchers to his aid.
If Razzdunk's war machine drills a barrel of Agent Azerite, it will trigger an explosion and damage the war machine.

Drill Smash
Venture Co. Skyscorcher

Self Destruct

The Sand Queen

Overview

Damage Dealers:
Avoid running into [Sand Trap] as they can litter the field.
Spread out to prevent [Upheaval] from hitting too many targets.
Healers:
Beware of high incoming damage when The Sand Queen uses [Enrage]!
Avoid running into [Sand Trap] as they can litter the field.
Tanks:
Avoid running into [Sand Trap] as they can litter the field.
Beware of high incoming damage when The Sand Queen uses [Enrage]!

Call of the Sand Queen:
Each of the Sand Queen's abillities call forth a Buzzing Drone to assist her. (Heroic)
Sand Trap (Normal)
Sand Trap (Heroic)
Sandstorm
Upheaval
Buzzing Drone: If a Buzzing Drone dies nearby The Sand Queen, she gains a stack of Enrage. (Heroic)

Itchy Bite
Enrage

Enrage (Normal)

Jes Howlis

Overview

Damage Dealers:
Get behind a pillar when [Flashing Daggers] is cast to prevent taking large damage.
Interrupt [Howling Fear] when it is being cast.
Healers:
Get behind a pillar when [Flashing Daggers] is cast to prevent taking large damage.
Watch out for prisoners with stacks of [Motivated] as they will be inflicting high damage.
Tanks:
Get behind a pillar when [Flashing Daggers] is cast to prevent taking large damage.
Gain threat on released prisoners after [Smoke Powder] wears off.

Flashing Daggers
Crippling Shiv
Howling Fear
Smoke Powder

Irontide Raider: A released convict that will do anything to escape.
Bobby Howlis (Heroic)

Vicious Mauling

Blade Turning

Flashing Daggers
Howling Fear

Motivating Cry

Motivated

Knight Captain Valyri

Overview

Damage Dealers:
Avoid holding munitions piles when afflicted by [Fuselighter] to prevent triggering [Burning Arsenal].
Try to move munitions piles away from [Ignition] and [Cinderflame] to avoid triggering [Burning Arsenal].
Healers:
Avoid holding munitions piles when afflicted by [Fuselighter] to prevent triggering [Burning Arsenal].
Try to move munitions piles away from [Ignition] and [Cinderflame] to avoid triggering [Burning Arsenal].
Tanks:
Avoid holding munitions piles when afflicted by [Fuselighter] to prevent triggering [Burning Arsenal].
Try to move munitions piles away from [Ignition] and [Cinderflame] to avoid triggering [Burning Arsenal].

Overseer Korgus

Overview

Damage Dealers:
Be sure to refresh the duration of [Doomseeker Rounds] if struck by [Azerite Rounds: Doomseeker]!
Avoid being hit by [Deadeye] while the debuff is still present, as the second hit will be very lethal.
Healers:
Be sure to refresh the duration of [Doomseeker Rounds] if struck by [Azerite Rounds: Doomseeker]!
Players struck with [Incendiary Rounds] will suffer increasing Fire damage the more they are hit.
Avoid being hit by [Deadeye] while the debuff is still present, as the second hit will be very lethal.
Tanks:
Be sure to refresh the duration of [Doomseeker Rounds] if struck by [Azerite Rounds: Doomseeker]!
Avoid being hit by [Deadeye] while the debuff is still present, as the second hit will be very lethal.

Heartstopper Venom (Heroic)
Load Azerite Ammunition

Azerite Rounds: Incendiary

Incendiary Rounds

Azerite Rounds: Blast

Skycap'n Kragg

Skycap'n Kragg and his faithful mount Sharkbait are the guardians of Freehold, continously patrolling the sky on the lookout for intruders. At least, that is what their supposed to be doing. Instead, these two are often found snoozing in their crow's nest or dropping guano on unsuspecting victims from above.

Overview: Skycap'n Kragg charrrrrges into combat mounted on his giant parrot, Sharkbait. At 75% health Kragg will dismount and Sharkbait will take to the sky, raining [Vile Bombardment].

Damage Dealers:
Spread out to decrease damage [Azerite Powder Shot].
Interrupt [Revitalizing Brew] to stop Kragg from healing.
Healers:
Spread out to decrease damage [Azerite Powder Shot].
Tanks:
Spread out to decrease damage [Azerite Powder Shot].
Interrupt [Revitalizing Brew] to stop Kragg from healing.

Stage: Mounted Assualt

Charrrrrge
Pistol Shot

Stage: Death Rains from Above

Council o' Captains

Captains Raoul, Eudora, and Jolly meet within Freehold to drink and confer. They lead the Blacktooth Brawlers, Bilge Rats, and Cutwater Corsairs crews, currently gathered under the banner of the Irontide by Harlan Sweete.

Overview: The three leaders of Freehold's crews enter combat together. Joining one of the Captains and his or her crew prior to engaging with the Council willl earn you an ally, drastically improving your chances and negating the effects of [Under One Banner].

Damage Dealers:
Free allies disoriented by [Blackout Barrel] by destroying the barrels.
Healers:
Keep allies at maximum health as [Powder Shot] deals significant damage to random players.
Tanks:
Free allies disoriented by [Blackout Barrel] by destroying the barrels.

Captain Raoul

Blackout Barrel
Barrel Smash

Captain Eudora

Powder Shot
Grape Shot

Captain Jolly

Lucky Sevens

Ring of Booty

Within Freehold, there is a fighting tournament where the fiercest brigands from across the seas test their might. This rogue's gallery consists of a strange assortment of contenders, but none so fearsome as the current champion, Shark Puncher. Countless challengers have sought to topple the powerful pugilist, but all of them have ended up as chum.

Overview: Trothak, the Champion of the Ring of Booty, enters battle using the two sharks strapped to his arms as weapons. Alternating between swinging sharks at nearby enemies and throwing sharks at far away enemies, Trothak is a danger to anyone in his arena.

Damage Dealers:
Avoid standing between Trothak and loose sharks to evade taking damage from [Rearm].
[Flailing Shark] will move towards its nearest target.
Healers:
Avoid standing between Trothak and loose sharks to evade taking damage from [Rearm].
[Flailing Shark] will move towards its nearest target.
Tanks:
Avoid standing between Trothak and loose sharks to evade taking damage from [Rearm].
[Flailing Shark] will move towards its nearest target.

Harlan Sweete

Harlan Sweete is the leader of the Irontide Raiders, and his vast wealth is only exceeded by his sliminess. Currently bankrolled by the Lady Ashvane, Sweete has been tasked with uniting the crews of those who sail the seas of Kul Tiras.

Overview: Harlan Sweete rolls his magically loaded dice at 60% and 30% health remaining, gaining advantages via [Loaded Dice: All Hands!] and [Loaded Dice: Man-O-War]. Be sure to observe how his abilities are modified!

Damage Dealers:
Defeat or otherwise prevent Irontide Grenadiers from reaching their targets to avoid the effects of [Black Powder Bomb].
Stand behind Harlan Sweet to avoid taking damage from [Swiftwind Saber] - until he's empowered by [Loaded Dice: All Hands!].
Healers:
Allies afflicted with[Cannon Barrage] can take heavy damage, keep them healed!
Tanks:
Defeat or otherwise prevent Irontide Grenadiers from reaching their targets to avoid the effects of [Black Powder Bomb]

Loaded Dice:
Harlan Sweete rolls his magically loaded dice at 60% and 30% health remaining, gaining an advantage in combat via the dices' effects.

Loaded Dice: All Hands!
Loaded Dice: Man-O-War

Swiftwind Saber
Cannon Barrage
Avast, ye!

Irontide Grenadier

Black Powder Bomb

Ji'arak

Overview: Ji'arak uses her massive wings to assault her foes with wind, drawing enemies in and pushing them away.

Healers:
[Hurricane Crash] inflicts lethal damage to all targets caught in the center.
[Wing Buffet] inflicts significant damage to all party members.
Tanks:
Protect allies from Ji'arak Broodling summoned by [Matriarch's Call].
[Hurricane Crash] inflicts lethal damage to all targets caught in the center.
Damage Dealers:
[Hurricane Crash] inflicts lethal damage to all targets caught in the center.
[Clutch] can be interrupted by crowd control effects.

Wing Buffet
Hurricane Crash
Matriarch's Call

Ji'arak Broodling: Summoned by Matriarch's Call.

Clutch

T'zane

Overview: Over the course of the encounter, T'zane will unleash the tormented sprits trapped within him to create avoidable effects.

Tanks:
Avoid standing in front of T'zane during [Terror Wail].
Avoid touching [Coalesced Essence].
Healers:
Avoid standing in front of T'zane during [Terror Wail].
Move away from allies when affected by [Consuming Spirits].
Avoid touching [Coalesced Essence].
Damage Dealers:
Avoid standing in front of T'zane during [Terror Wail].
Move away from allies when affected by [Consuming Spirits].
Avoid touching [Coalesced Essence].

Adderis and Aspix

Normal

Heroic

Overview: Aspix begins the fight with a [Lightning Shield], making him immune to damage. Once Adderis has been defeated, Aspix will transfer the shield to Adderis to revive him. Players win by defeating Aspix.

Damage Dealers:
The boss with [Lightning Shield] is not only immune to damage; but will reflect damage as well.
Stand with your allies to share the damage of Adderis' [Arcing Blade].
[Arc Dash] will damage all players in Adderis' path.
Get away from your allies when targeted by [Conduction].
Healers:
All players will constantly share the damage of Adderis' [Arcing Blade].
Get away from your allies when targeted by [Conduction].
[Static Shock] will reduce all players' health just before Adderis uses his [Arc Dash].
Tanks:
The boss with [Lightning Shield] is not only immune to damage; but will reflect damage as well.
Stand with your allies to share the damage of Adderis' [Arcing Blade].

Lightning Shield
Phase 1: Aspix begins the fight with a [Lightning Shield]. When players defeat Adderis, Aspix will transfer the shield to Adderis.

Conduction
Arcing Blade
Call Lightning (Heroic)
Jolt

Intermission: Aspix attacks all players with a [Static Shock] and then transfers his [Lightning Shield] to Adderis.

Static Shock
Arc Dash:
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When Adderis first gains his Lightning Shield he charges up an empowered version of Arc Dash that targets each player in sequence.

Phase 2: Adderis gains a [Lightning Shield] and continues to [Arc Dashing] periodically. Defeating Aspix ends the encounter.

Arc Dash
Twister
Gust
Gale Force (Heroic)

Lightning Elemental

Normal

Heroic

Overview

Damage Dealers
Healers
Tanks

Ability

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Normal

Heroic

Overview

Damage Dealers
Healers
Tanks

Ability

Merektha

Normal

Heroic

Overview: Merektha will emerge and attack players while small groups of Merektha's eggs will begin to hatch. Once hatched the snakes will attack players while Merektha submerges and charges across the playspace. Once Merektha emerges after all her eggs have hatched she will enrage.

Damage Dealers:
Merektha's snake adds will hatch with the same health as the egg that spawned them.
Merektha will charge across the battle field at random players after submerging.
The Surangese Serpents can only be damaged by standing over them since they are burrowed beneath the floor.
Healers
Tanks

Ability

Comment by SoupguyHarlan looks like Nathan from South Park.Comment by ZCGamingAll the rewards are ilvl 1000+. Is the stat/ilvl squish still happening, or are they just using current stats to get a baseline before the squish?Comment by Iceman3317What kind of race is Harlan? I thought that was the Kul'Tiran Humans, but I am glad that isn't the case. But he doesn't look human at all.Comment by Iceman3317All the rewards are ilvl 1000+. Is the stat/ilvl squish still happening, or are they just using current stats to get a baseline before the squish?Comment by AutomagShark Puncher in Freehold is AWESOME!Comment by AutomagAll the rewards are ilvl 1000+. Is the stat/ilvl squish still happening, or are they just using current stats to get a baseline before the squish?Comment by NulgarWhat kind of race is Harlan? I thought that was the Kul'Tiran Humans, but I am glad that isn't the case. But he doesn't look human at all.Comment by AgonyGuildHarlan looks like Nathan from South Park.Comment by QuartrDollarKingWhat kind of race is Harlan? I thought that was the Kul'Tiran Humans, but I am glad that isn't the case. But he doesn't look human at all.thatComment by Vaalrn

Oh that’s Galliwyx’s skeleton? I thought that he looked like a Pygmy when I first saw him.Comment by DakotaLewis95Isn’t this the blood god?Comment by NulgarOh, indeed, I guess the skeleton was introduced by the pygmies. Ironic that their chronologically first appearance was in the Goblin starter experience, on the Lost Isles.

Isn’t this the blood god?Comment by quizticwhy are all Alpha news marked as Beta on the pictures?Comment by Nulgarwhy are all Alpha news marked as Beta on the pictures?Comment by vindurzaooo so many epic dungeons one being undermine! finally we get to see the goblin city I wish we could explore it but a dungeon works tooComment by GokomLove the theme of Freehold...reminds me of Pirates of the CaribbeanComment by schnizolHarlan looks like Nathan from South Park.Comment by AgentkillerleeHarlan looks like Nathan from South Park.Comment by MaximusPMDoes the pigman keeps floating in a puddle of mud?Comment by SweartSo a Kul Tiran faction and the sea priests were in league with Azshara/the Old Gods? Who saw this coming?

Oh right, everyone did.