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Kel'Thuzad

The Kirin Tor

Kel'Thuzad (The Kirin Tor) is a Humanoid, level 15 to 30, friendly to players. It appears in the dungeon journal for Naxxramas.

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TypeHumanoid
TitleThe Kirin Tor
Dungeon journalNaxxramas
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Kel'Thuzad at a Glance

ReactionFriendly
RolesDungeon journal boss

What does Kel'Thuzad do?

Dungeon journal bossNaxxramas
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Level and Map Tracking

The game data tunes Kel'Thuzad for levels 15 to 30, The Burning Crusade content.

In the Client Files

Standing toward playersFriendly

Also Friendly Humanoid at levels 15 to 30 in the current client data

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Durin Darkhammer
Everessa
Grazzle the Great
Illidan Stormrage
Kortas Darkhammer
Narrok
Okrut Dragonwaste
Traitor Gluk
Water Traveler

3D Model

First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.

Boss Encounter

Kel'Thuzad appears as a raid or dungeon boss. See the encounter page for its instance.

Kel'ThuzadNaxxramas
Kel'ThuzadSanctum of Domination

Abilities & Strategy

What the in-game dungeon journal describes for the Kel'Thuzad encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.

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Drops in Naxxramas

Loot the dungeon journal lists for the Kel'Thuzad encounter.

Anarchy10 Player
Betrayer of Humanity25 Player
Boundless Ambition25 Player
Calamity's Grasp25 Player
Cape of the Unworthy Wizard25 Player
Cloak of the Dying10 Player
Crown of the Lost Conqueror25 Player
Crown of the Lost Protector25 Player
Crown of the Lost Vanquisher25 Player
Death's Bite10 Player
Drape of the Deadly Foe25 Player
Envoy of Mortality25 Player
Gem of Imprisoned Vassals10 Player
Hammer of the Astral Plane10 Player
Helm of the Lost Conqueror10 Player
Helm of the Lost Protector10 Player
Helm of the Lost Vanquisher10 Player
Journey's End25 Player
Kel'Thuzad's Reach10 Player
Last Laugh25 Player
Leggings of Mortal Arrogance25 Player
Nerubian Conqueror10 Player
Signet of Manifested Pain25 Player
Sinister Revenge25 Player
Staff of the Plaguehound10 Player
The Soulblade10 Player
The Turning Tide25 Player
Torch of Holy Fire25 Player
Voice of Reason25 Player
Wall of Terror25 Player
Wand of the Archlich10 Player

What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.

Drops in Sanctum of Domination

Loot the dungeon journal lists for the Kel'Thuzad encounter.

Bands of the Fallen House
Ceremonial Construct Clasp
Elite Aranakk Breeches
Forbidden Necromantic Tome
Frame of the False Margrave
Interplanar Keystone
Jaithys, the Prison Blade
Maledict Opus
Relic of the Frozen Wastes
Resonant Silver Bell
Sash of Duplicitous Magics
Spaulders of the Crooked Confidant
The Devouring Cold
Valorous Visage of Krexus
Vyraz's Parade Cuffs
Chilled to the Core
Cryo-Freeze
Deadly Tandem
Eradicating Blow
Floral Recycling
Holy Oration
Inspiring Presence
Mawsworn Minion
Quick Decisions
Untempered Dedication
Withering Bolt

What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.

Collectibles Kel'Thuzad Drops

  • Mawsworn Minion (battle pet): its in-game source line reads “Drop: Kel'Thuzad”.

What Each Drop Is

The Kel'Thuzad encounter lists 31 items in the dungeon journal, item level 35. Equip slots covered: One-Hand, Two-Hand, Neck, Back, Ranged, Legs, Finger and Shield. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Anarchy One-Hand (Dagger), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 21 gold42 silver for it.
  • Betrayer of Humanity Two-Hand (Two-Handed Axe), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 20 gold80 silver for it.
  • Boundless Ambition Neck, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Dodge, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 8 gold for it.
  • Calamity's Grasp One-Hand (Fist Weapon), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 19 gold30 silver for it.
  • Cape of the Unworthy Wizard Back (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 8 gold75 silver for it.
  • Cloak of the Dying Back (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike, Intellect and Versatility. A vendor pays 9 gold10 silver for it.
  • Death's Bite Two-Hand (Two-Handed Axe), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 21 gold10 silver for it.
  • Drape of the Deadly Foe Back (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 8 gold68 silver for it.
  • Envoy of Mortality Ranged (Gun), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 20 gold88 silver for it.
  • Gem of Imprisoned Vassals Neck, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 7 gold56 silver for it.
  • Hammer of the Astral Plane One-Hand (One-Handed Mace), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 21 gold65 silver for it.
  • Journey's End Two-Hand (Staff), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 21 gold12 silver for it.
  • Kel'Thuzad's Reach One-Hand (Fist Weapon), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 21 gold11 silver for it.
  • Last Laugh One-Hand (One-Handed Axe), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Critical Strike and Parry. A vendor pays 18 gold25 silver for it.
  • Leggings of Mortal Arrogance Legs (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 12 gold60 silver for it.
  • Nerubian Conqueror Ranged (Gun), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Agility. A vendor pays 21 gold25 silver for it.
  • Signet of Manifested Pain Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 8 gold for it.
  • Sinister Revenge One-Hand (Dagger), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 21 gold19 silver for it.
  • Staff of the Plaguehound Two-Hand (Staff), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina and Haste. A vendor pays 21 gold48 silver for it.
  • The Soulblade One-Hand (Dagger), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 93 gold26 silver for it.
  • The Turning Tide One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 92 gold90 silver for it.
  • Torch of Holy Fire One-Hand (One-Handed Mace), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 22 gold50 silver for it.
  • Voice of Reason Shield, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Critical Strike, Haste and Intellect. A vendor pays 13 gold55 silver for it.
  • Wall of Terror Shield, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Dodge, Parry and Intellect. A vendor pays 13 gold50 silver for it.
  • Wand of the Archlich Ranged (Wand), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 106 gold22 silver for it.
  • Crown of the Lost Conqueror Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Warlock. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Create Item.
  • Crown of the Lost Protector Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Hunter and Shaman. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Create Item.
  • Crown of the Lost Vanquisher Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Rogue, Death Knight, Mage and Druid. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Create Item.
  • Helm of the Lost Conqueror Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Warlock. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Create Item.
  • Helm of the Lost Protector Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Hunter and Shaman. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Create Item.
  • Helm of the Lost Vanquisher Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Rogue, Death Knight, Mage and Druid. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Create Item.

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.

Where to Find Kel'Thuzad

Quests in Naxxramas

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Top Comments

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Blacktalis+82via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

Kel'Thuzad was one of the senior Members of the Kirin Tor, an Archmage of Dalaran with exceptional Power.

He was one of the minds the lich king at the time touched calling him into the Frozen north. Upon Reaching the frozen steps of the lich king, Kel'Thuzad traded his soul for incredible power become the Lich Kings Lieutenant. He was responsible for spreading the Plauge of undeath across Lordaeron.
During the 3rd war, he was slain by Arthas and reborn as a lich.

Kel'Thuzad now resides as the Seat of Naxxramas (http://www.wowhead.com/?zone=3456).

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32142+54via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

If you follow Kel'Thuzad and Helcular in Old Hilsbrad you can eventually hear them converse about Kel'Thuzad's new found fascination with necromancy and his growing dissidence with the Kirin Tor.

Kel'Thuzad: Keep your voice down, Helcular. Strangers abound...
Helcular: So can you teach me this... this...
Kel'Thuzad: Necromancy. It is called necromancy. And yes, I have it within my power to bless you with this gift.
Helcular: And the Kirin Tor? What have they to say of this necromancy?
Kel'Thuzad: That is none of your concern, Helcular, as you are neither Kirin Tor nor a necromancer.
Kel'Thuzad: But to be perfectly frank, I do not give a damn what the Kirin Tor think! They are fools, set in their archaic ways.
Helcular: Then teach me, Kel'Thuzad. Teach me everything you know...
*Kel'Thuzad nods.*
Kel'Thuzad: In due time, Helcular... All in due time...

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Display ID19548
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