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According to the short story "The Vow Eternal" by Christie Golden, this dude DESTROYED the wedding cake after Thalyssra and Lor'themar's wedding ceremony.
He also insulted Wrathion and came to the ceremony uninvited, WITHOUT FORMAL ATTIRE.
Lorewise, these nefarious acts make him one of the most villanous and dangerous tauren we've encountered so far... Thus, he is evil and must DIE.
(Apparently, he's also the Primalist who freed Raszageth the Storm Eater... but this is nothing compared to his cake crimes...)
Elite
Kurog Grimtotem
The Grand Summoner
Kurog Grimtotem (The Grand Summoner) is an Elite Humanoid, level 10 to 60, hostile to players. It appears in the dungeon journal for Vault of the Incarnates.
Details
TypeHumanoid
ClassificationElite
TitleThe Grand Summoner
Dungeon journalVault of the Incarnates
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Kurog Grimtotem at a Glance
What does Kurog Grimtotem do?
Dungeon journal bossVault of the Incarnates
Level and Map Tracking
The game data tunes Kurog Grimtotem for levels 10 to 60, Dragonflight content.
In the Client Files
Standing toward playersHostile
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Model
Background
Boss Encounter
Kurog Grimtotem 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 Kurog Grimtotem encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Kurog Grimtotem gains increasing dominance over an element while nearby its altar within The Primal Convergence. Upon reaching 100 energy, Kurog summons two elementals according to his levels of elemental dominance. After summoning forth an elemental from each altar, Kurog achieves Primal Attunement.
Damage Dealers
- Earth Breakers continually cast Skeletal Fractures.
- The longer Kurog's elementals remain alive, the more damage they do.
- Each time Kurog approaches a primal altar or casts an ultimate ability, he summons an elemental.
Healers
- While next to a Primal Altar, Kurog Grimtotem continually inflicts that altar's elemental damage to all players.
- When Kurog Grimtotem moves between active altars, he casts Elemental Shift.
Tanks
- Sundering Strike applies stacking Physical damage over time.
- While not next to an active Primal Altar, Kurog Grimtotem casts Elemental Surge.
- Each time Kurog approaches a primal altar or casts an ultimate ability, he summons an elemental.
Stage One: Elemental Dominance
Kurog gains new abilities while near an elemental altar in The Primal Convergence.
Primal Shift
Spell details
Primal Break
Spell details
Sundering Strike
Spell detailsElemental Surge
Spell detailsAltar of Flame
Flame Dominance
Spell details
Magma Burst
Spell details
Molten Rupture
Spell details
Searing Carnage
Spell detailsFlamewrought Eradicator
Altar of Frost
Frost Dominance
Spell details
Biting Chill
Spell details
Frigid Torrent
Spell details
Absolute Zero
Spell detailsOn Heroic difficulty, Absolute Zero also applies Frost Bite.
Frostwrought Dominator
Altar of Earth
Earth Dominance
Spell details
Erupting Bedrock
Spell details
Enveloping Earth
Spell details
Seismic Rupture
Spell detailsEarthwrought Smasher
Altar of Storm
Storm Dominance
Spell details
Shocking Burst
Spell details
Lightning Crash
Spell details
Thunder Strike
Spell detailsStormwrought Despoiler
Stage Two: Elemental Creations
Primal Barrier
Spell detailsBlazing Fiend
Frozen Destroyer
Chilling Presence
Spell details
Frost Binds
Spell detailsFreezing Tempest
Spell detailsAbsolute Zero
Spell detailsTectonic Crusher
Shattering Presence
Spell details
Breaking Gravel
Spell detailsGround Shatter
Spell detailsViolent Upheaval
Spell detailsSeismic Rupture
Spell detailsThundering Ravager
Stage Three: The Primal End
Primal Attunement
Spell detailsDrops in Vault of the Incarnates
Loot the dungeon journal lists for the Kurog Grimtotem encounter.
All-Totem of the Master
Awak'mani, Grimtotem's Legacy
Controlled Current Technique
Dreadful Amethyst Forgestone
Dreadful Fleeting Hourglass
Fist of the Grand Summoner
Kurog's Thunderhooves
Magatha's Spiritual Sash
Mystic Amethyst Forgestone
Mystic Fleeting Hourglass
Scripture of Primal Devotion
Surging-Song Conductors
Treacherous Totem Wraps
Venerated Amethyst Forgestone
Venerated Fleeting Hourglass
Zenith Amethyst Forgestone
Zenith Fleeting Hourglass
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
What Each Drop Is
The Kurog Grimtotem encounter lists 17 items in the dungeon journal, item level 395. Equip slots covered: Trinket, Two-Hand, One-Hand, Feet, Waist, Held In Off-hand, Wrist and Hands. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Dreadful Fleeting Hourglass Miscellaneous, item level 480, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Death Knight, Warlock and Demon Hunter. Use: Fleeting Hourglass.
- Mystic Fleeting Hourglass Miscellaneous, item level 480, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Hunter, Mage and Druid. Use: Fleeting Hourglass.
- Venerated Fleeting Hourglass Miscellaneous, item level 480, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Shaman. Use: Fleeting Hourglass.
- Zenith Fleeting Hourglass Miscellaneous, item level 480, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Rogue, Monk and Evoker. Use: Fleeting Hourglass.
- All-Totem of the Master Trinket, item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength. A vendor pays 70 gold46 silver for it.
- Awak'mani, Grimtotem's Legacy Two-Hand (Polearm), item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 154 gold82 silver for it.
- Controlled Current Technique Trinket, item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility. A vendor pays 77 gold61 silver for it. Equip: Way of Controlled Currents.
- Dreadful Amethyst Forgestone Miscellaneous, item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Death Knight, Warlock and Demon Hunter. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Vault Chest Forgestone.
- Fist of the Grand Summoner One-Hand (Fist Weapon), item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 118 gold83 silver for it.
- Kurog's Thunderhooves Feet (Plate), item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 69 gold29 silver for it.
- Magatha's Spiritual Sash Waist (Cloth), item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 46 gold19 silver for it.
- Mystic Amethyst Forgestone Miscellaneous, item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Hunter, Mage and Druid. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Vault Chest Forgestone.
- Scripture of Primal Devotion Held In Off-hand, item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Versatility and Intellect. A vendor pays 71 gold57 silver for it.
- Surging-Song Conductors Wrist (Mail), item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 46 gold37 silver for it.
- Treacherous Totem Wraps Hands (Leather), item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 46 gold2 silver for it.
- Venerated Amethyst Forgestone Miscellaneous, item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Shaman. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Vault Chest Forgestone.
- Zenith Amethyst Forgestone Miscellaneous, item level 395, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Rogue, Monk and Evoker. A vendor pays 5 gold for it. Use: Vault Chest Forgestone.
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 Kurog Grimtotem
Quests in Vault of the Incarnates
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Game Data
Creature ID181378
Display ID106792
Faction template14
Content tuning2150