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Black HarvestCapturing him is an objective for the level 92 quest To Capture Gul'dan, in which you are supposed to capture Gul'dan by "any means necessary," which apparently involves killing Giselda, again.
Possible Spoilers, Definite Speculation: It would seem that, at some point (likely after these events), Gul'dan decides to elevate himself to a new position, with a fancy new title.
Elite
Gul'dan
Lord of the Shadow Council
Details
TypeHumanoid
ClassificationElite
TitleLord of the Shadow Council
Dungeon journalThe Nighthold
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This roster comes from the current game client's data files, so it is not a complete list of every NPC in the game - older world NPCs that are no longer in the modern client are absent.
Gul'dan at a Glance
What does Gul'dan do?
Dungeon journal bossThe Nighthold
Boss Encounter
Gul'dan appears as a raid or dungeon boss. See the encounter page for its instance.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for the Gul'dan encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Gul'dan begins a ritual to bring his master into Azeroth, locking himself inside the active Eye of Aman'Thul and summoning his demonic lieutenants. However, proximity to the active Eye of Aman'Thul bestows equally powerful abilities to players, based on their role. After his lieutenants fall, Gul'dan leaps into the fray himself, harnessing the power of the Fel to bolster his frail frame. At 85%, 70%, and 55% health, Gul'dan again taps into the active Eye of Aman'Thul, empowering his abilities. As his health dwindles further, Gul'dan beseeches his Legion masters for additional power, unleashing his ultimate strength while disrupting the aid that players receive from the Eye.
Damage Dealers
- Assist Bonds of Fel-afflicted allies in order to reduce the damage to manageable levels.
- Move away from others when afflicted with Eye of Gul'dan or Empowered Eye of Gul'dan.
- Use Time Dilation to increase damage at opportune moments or cover distances quickly.
- Absorb Soul Corrosion inside the Well of Souls in order to reduce raidwide damage taken from Black Harvest.
- Interrupt Carrion Wave.
Healers
- Fel Lord Kuraz'mal's Shatter Essence inflicts high damage.
- Assist Bonds of Fel-afflicted allies in order to reduce the damage to manageable levels.
- Black Harvest inflicts high raidwide damage.
- Use Scattering Field to absorb nearby allies' Fire damage taken at opportune moments.
- Coordinate use of damage-reduction abilities to help tanks with Fel Lord Kuraz'mal's Shatter Essence.
- Dispel Inquisitor Vethriz's Drain.
Tanks
- While fighting Fel Lord Kuraz'mal, be prepared for Shatter Essence.
- D'zorykx the Trapper will throw Soul Vortex at his current target, increasing their damage taken.
- Use Resonant Barrier to survive moments in the encounter that may otherwise kill you.
- D'zorykx the Trapper will throw Soul Vortex at his current target, drastically increasing their damage taken.
Stage One: The Council of Elders
Gul'dan locks himself inside the active Eye of Aman'Thul, summoning his demonic lieutenants. However, proximity to the active Eye of Aman'thul bestows equally powerful abilities to players, based on their role.
Gul'dan
Essence of Aman'Thul
Stage One: The Ritual of Aman'Thul
Gul'dan, taking no chances, leaps into the fray, harnessing the power of the Fel to bolster his frail frame, periodically summoning his demonic lieutenants and utilizing the active Eye of Aman'Thul, expanding the potency of his abilities.
Essence of Aman'Thul
Gul'dan
Liquid Hellfire
Spell details
Bonds of Fel
Spell details
Eye of Gul'dan
Spell details
Fel Scythe
Spell details
Hand of Gul'dan
Spell detailsStage Two: The Ritual of Aman'Thul
Gul'dan leaps into the fray himself, harnessing the power of the Fel to bolster his frail frame. At 85%, 70%, and 55% health, Gul'dan again taps into the active Eye of Aman'Thul, expanding the potency of his abilities.
Essence of Aman'Thul
Gul'dan
Liquid Hellfire
Spell detailsBonds of Fel
Spell detailsEye of Gul'dan
Spell detailsHand of Gul'dan
Spell detailsFel Scythe
Spell detailsStage Two: The Master's Power
At 50% health Gul'dan harnesses the Eye of Aman'Thul to gain new and empowered abilities, also disrupting the powers that players received from the Eye.
Empowered Eye of Gul'dan
Spell details
Duplicate
Spell details
Storm of the Destroyer
Spell details
Well of Souls
Spell details
Flames of Sargeras
Spell details
Desolate Ground
Spell detailsFel Scythe
Spell detailsFury of the Fel
Spell detailsStage Three: The Master's Power
At 40% health Gul'dan harnesses the Eye of Aman'Thul to gain new and empowered abilities. At 40% health Gul'dan harnesses the Eye of Aman'Thul to gain new and empowered abilities, also disrupting the powers that players received from the Eye.
Empowered Eye of Gul'dan
Spell detailsDuplicate
Spell detailsStorm of the Destroyer
Spell detailsFlames of Sargeras
Spell detailsDesolate Ground
Spell detailsFel Scythe
Spell detailsFury of the Fel
Spell detailsWell of Souls
Spell details3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Drops in The Nighthold
Loot the dungeon journal lists for the Gul'dan encounter.
Breastplate of the Remembered King
Doomblade Pants
Draught of Souls
Dreadwyrm Legplates
Eagletalon Legchains
Felstained Jawbone Fragments
Fiendish Hellfire Core
High Shadow Councilor's Wrap
Infernal Contract
Leggings of Azj'Aqir
Leggings of Enveloped Dissonance
Leggings of Everburning Knowledge
Leggings of Shackled Elements
Leggings of the Astral Warden
Legplates of the Highlord
Legplates of the Obsidian Aspect
Legwraps of Second Sight
Lionshead Lapel Clasp
Living Infernal Core
Netherbranded Shoulderpads
Outcast Wanderer's Footrags
Phial of Fel Blood
Purifier's Leggings
Ring of the Scoured Clan
Warchief's Shattered Tusk
Whispers in the Dark
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
Collectibles Gul'dan Drops
- Felblaze Infernal (mount): its in-game source line reads “Drop: Gul'dan”.
Level and Map Tracking
The game data tunes Gul'dan for levels 10 to 40, Warlords of Draenor content.
What Each Drop Is
The Gul'dan encounter lists 26 items in the dungeon journal, item level 50. Equip slots covered: Chest, Legs, Trinket, Waist, Shoulder, Feet and Finger. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Breastplate of the Remembered King Chest (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 56 gold70 silver for it.
- Doomblade Pants Legs (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. Usable by Rogue. A vendor pays 61 gold22 silver for it. Part of the Doomblade Battlegear set.
- Draught of Souls Trinket, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Haste. A vendor pays 28 gold4 silver for it. Use: Fel-Crazed Rage.
- Dreadwyrm Legplates Legs (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Haste. Usable by Death Knight. A vendor pays 57 gold54 silver for it. Part of the Dreadwyrm Battleplate set.
- Eagletalon Legchains Legs (Mail), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. Usable by Hunter. A vendor pays 58 gold85 silver for it. Part of the Eagletalon Battlegear set.
- Felstained Jawbone Fragments Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 48 gold79 silver for it.
- High Shadow Councilor's Wrap Waist (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 29 gold16 silver for it.
- Infernal Contract Trinket, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Mastery. A vendor pays 27 gold94 silver for it.
- Leggings of Azj'Aqir Legs (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Critical Strike and Haste. Usable by Warlock. A vendor pays 55 gold79 silver for it. Part of the Legacy of Azj'Aqir set.
- Leggings of Enveloped Dissonance Legs (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Mastery and Critical Strike. Usable by Monk. A vendor pays 61 gold1 silver for it. Part of the Vestments of Enveloped Dissonance set.
- Leggings of Everburning Knowledge Legs (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Critical Strike and Haste. Usable by Mage. A vendor pays 61 gold23 silver for it. Part of the Regalia of Everburning Knowledge set.
- Leggings of Shackled Elements Legs (Mail), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Mastery and Versatility. Usable by Shaman. A vendor pays 59 gold6 silver for it. Part of the Regalia of Shackled Elements set.
- Leggings of the Astral Warden Legs (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Haste and Critical Strike. Usable by Druid. A vendor pays 60 gold79 silver for it. Part of the Garb of the Astral Warden set.
- Legplates of the Highlord Legs (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. Usable by Paladin. A vendor pays 57 gold76 silver for it. Part of the Battleplate of the Highlord set.
- Legplates of the Obsidian Aspect Legs (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Haste and Critical Strike. Usable by Warrior. A vendor pays 57 gold98 silver for it. Part of the Warplate of the Obsidian Aspect set.
- Legwraps of Second Sight Legs (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Mastery and Versatility. Usable by Demon Hunter. A vendor pays 57 gold75 silver for it. Part of the Vestment of Second Sight set.
- Lionshead Lapel Clasp Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 47 gold15 silver for it.
- Netherbranded Shoulderpads Shoulder (Mail), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 43 gold8 silver for it.
- Outcast Wanderer's Footrags Feet (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 42 gold60 silver for it.
- Phial of Fel Blood Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 47 gold69 silver for it.
- Purifier's Leggings Legs (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Haste and Versatility. Usable by Priest. A vendor pays 61 gold45 silver for it. Part of the Vestments of the Purifier set.
- Ring of the Scoured Clan Finger, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Mastery and Haste. Tooltip: “This ring is crudely engraved with an unmistakably Orcish symbol, but one you've never seen before.” A vendor pays 36 gold18 silver for it.
- Warchief's Shattered Tusk Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 48 gold24 silver for it.
- Whispers in the Dark Trinket, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect. A vendor pays 18 silver48 copper for it. Equip: Nefarious Pact.
- Fiendish Hellfire Core Miscellaneous, item level 10, requires level 10. Bind on Pickup. Tooltip: “Teaches you how to summon a rideable Hellfire Infernal.” Use: Learning. Effect: Hellfire Infernal.
- Living Infernal Core Miscellaneous, item level 10, requires level 10. Bind on Pickup. Tooltip: “Teaches you how to summon a rideable Felblaze Infernal.” Use: Learning. Effect: Felblaze Infernal.
Read from the current game build's item data. Listed prices come from our latest US Auction House scan; a drop that binds when picked up never has one.
In the Client Files
Standing toward playersHostile
Standing toward other monstersFriendly
Also Shadow Council Humanoid at levels 10 to 40 in the current client data
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Game Data
Creature ID74749
Display ID59808
Faction template2710
Content tuning64
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