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Matron Folnuna
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She does a 360 degree vomit (like Lurker / Leviroth) when she reaches 100 energy. If you or someone in your raid gets put to sleep by it, hit them (even with a taunt) and they'll wake up. You can ignore any adds.
If you're like me (terrible at the game), then keep an eye on her energy bar and run near the entrance at like 96 energy to prevent her from healing to full and putting you to sleep on alts that are undergeared. Geared max level chars shouldn't have a problem, and pet classes keep damaging her so she has something to attack while you wake up.
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(Got the grimoire on the first warlock kill I've done with her, so I am assuming it drops somewhat regularly)
Details
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.
Achievement: Greater Invasion Points I
Killing Matron Folnuna counts toward Greater Invasion Points I. Its in-game description: “Complete a Greater Invasion Point on Argus with a Timerunner.” +1 Infinite Knowledge. Greater Invasion Points I tracks 6 creatures; the other 5:
Achievement: Greater Invasion Points II
Killing Matron Folnuna counts toward Greater Invasion Points II. Its in-game description: “Complete 5 Greater Invasion Points on Argus with a Timerunner.” +1 Infinite Knowledge. Greater Invasion Points II tracks 2 creatures; the other 1:
Boss Encounter
Matron Folnuna 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 Matron Folnuna encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Matron Folnuna summons forth several types of imps over the course of the encounter that pester her enemies. In addition, when Matron Folnuna reaches 100 Energy she unleashes a Slumbering Gasp that can be avoided. Any players who fail to avoid Slumbering Gasp can be freed from their slumber by inflicting any damage to them.
Damage Dealers
- Run around Matron Folnuna to avoid her Slumbering Gasp.
- Help free allies from the effects of Slumbering Gasp by inflicting damage to them.
- Avoid being close to Felblaze Maniacs to avoid their Scorching Presence.
Healers
- Run around Matron Folnuna to avoid her Slumbering Gasp.
- Avoid being close to Felblaze Maniacs to avoid their Scorching Presence.
Tanks
- Take turns tanking Matron Folnuna to manage the application of Infected Claws.
- Run around Matron Folnuna to avoid her Slumbering Gasp.
- Help free allies from the effects of Slumbering Gasp by inflicting damage to them.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Drops in Invasion Points
Loot the dungeon journal lists for the Matron Folnuna encounter.
Accursed Defiler's Mantle
Crown of Burning Resolve
Essence of the Burgeoning Brood
Fel-Absorbant Wristbands
Frigid Earring
Gauntlets of Barbaric Cruelty
Gloves of Barbarous Feats
Helm of the Vigilant Eye
Imp-Overseer's Vest
Nefarious Light-Step Slippers
Shoulderguards of the Despondent Masses
Vile Drifter's Footpads
Waistguard of Devilish Deeds
Waistguard of Fel Magics
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
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Achievements whose criteria involve Matron Folnuna, from the current game data.
Level and Map Tracking
The game data tunes Matron Folnuna for level 45, Legion content.
The map marks it with vignette 2,284.
What Each Drop Is
The Matron Folnuna encounter lists 14 items in the dungeon journal, item level 50. Equip slots covered: Shoulder, Head, Wrist, Hands, Chest, Feet and Waist. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Accursed Defiler's Mantle Shoulder (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 46g 70s for it.
- Crown of Burning Resolve Head (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 47g 3s for it.
- Essence of the Burgeoning Brood Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 50g 31s for it.
- Fel-Absorbant Wristbands Wrist (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 31g 60s for it.
- Frigid Earring Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 52g 93s for it.
- Gauntlets of Barbaric Cruelty Hands (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 31g 48s for it.
- Gloves of Barbarous Feats Hands (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 32g 6s for it.
- Helm of the Vigilant Eye Head (Mail), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 44g 60s for it.
- Imp-Overseer's Vest Chest (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 63g 30s for it.
- Nefarious Light-Step Slippers Feet (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 44g 60s for it.
- Shoulderguards of the Despondent Masses Shoulder (Mail), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 46g 18s for it.
- Vile Drifter's Footpads Feet (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 47g 56s for it.
- Waistguard of Devilish Deeds Waist (Mail), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 31g 13s for it.
- Waistguard of Fel Magics Waist (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 32g 5s for it.
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.