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Warlord Zaela is the 5th and final boss encounter of the new revamped Upper Blackrock Spire. A little further ahead from where [npc=10363] formerly stood, there is a hole in the wall, and a bridge leading to a wooden platform with Zaela.
Elite
Warlord Zaela
Warlord Zaela is an Elite Humanoid, level 10 to 40, hostile to players. It appears in the dungeon journal for Upper Blackrock Spire.
Details
Warlord Zaela at a Glance
What does Warlord Zaela do?
Dungeon journal bossUpper Blackrock Spire
Level and Map Tracking
The game data tunes Warlord Zaela for levels 10 to 40, Warlords of Draenor content.
In the Client Files
Standing toward playersHostile
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Boss Encounter
Warlord Zaela 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 Warlord Zaela encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Zaela begins by engaging players on foot, but once sufficiently injured will retreat to a flying proto-drake for a time. For the remainder of the fight, the party must deal with Zaela and swooping flame breath attacks from her drakes.
Damage Dealers
- When running away from Black Iron Cyclone, avoid leading Zaela into your alies.
- Spread out from others to avoid chaining Rebounding Blade to other targets.
Healers
- Spread out from others to avoid chaining Rebounding Blade to other targets.
Tanks
- When running away from Black Iron Cyclone, avoid leading Zaela into your allies.
Zaela, Warlord of the Dragonmaw Clan
Emberscale Ironflight
These proto-drakes swoop down to scorch the combat area during later stages of the fight.
Burning Breath
Spell detailsBlack Iron Wyrm Riders
When Zaela reaches 60% health remaining, she retreats to the back of a nearby proto-drake, and Wyrm Riders dismount to attack the party.
Drops in Upper Blackrock Spire
Loot the dungeon journal lists for the Warlord Zaela encounter.
Belt of Burning Focus
Blackwater Belt
Blackwater Helm
Blackwater Wristguards
Bleakblade of Shahram
Bloodfeather Bracers
Bloodfeather Cowl
Bloodfeather Girdle
Bracers of Arcane Mystery
Bracers of Burning Focus
Bracers of Swirling Light
Cord of Arcane Mystery
Cord of Swirling Light
Crystalbinder Belt
Crystalbinder Helm
Crystalbinder Wristguards
Draconian Doomshield
Emberscale Talisman
Felflame Belt
Felflame Bracers
Felflame Hood
Felshanker
Frost-Touched Cord
Frost-Touched Hood
Frost-Touched Wristwraps
Goldsteel Belt
Goldsteel Bindings
Goldsteel Greathelm
Gutcrusher Bracers
Gutcrusher Coronet
Gutcrusher Greatbelt
Hood of Arcane Mystery
Hood of Burning Focus
Hood of Swirling Light
Incarnadine Bracers
Incarnadine Girdle
Incarnadine Greathelm
Lavalink Bracers
Lavalink Girdle
Lavalink Helm
Leafmender Girdle
Leafmender Hood
Leafmender Wraps
Lightbinder Cover
Lightbinder Girdle
Lightbinder Wristwraps
Morningscale Bracers
Morningscale Cowl
Morningscale Waistguard
Rivet-Sealed Bracers
Rivet-Sealed Casque
Rivet-Sealed Waistplate
Rockhide Casque
Rockhide Links
Rockhide Wristguards
Sharpeye Belt
Sharpeye Bracers
Sharpeye Gleam
Streamslither Belt
Streamslither Bracers
Streamslither Helm
Verdant Plate Belt
Verdant Plate Crown
Verdant Plate Wristguards
Horde Battle Emblem
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
What Each Drop Is
The Warlord Zaela encounter lists 40 items in the dungeon journal, item level 44. Equip slots covered: Waist and Wrist. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Belt of Burning Focus Waist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 29 gold88 silver for it.
- Blackwater Belt Waist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 29 gold31 silver for it.
- Blackwater Wristguards Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 29 gold30 silver for it.
- Bloodfeather Bracers Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 31 gold10 silver for it.
- Bloodfeather Girdle Waist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 30 gold31 silver for it.
- Bracers of Arcane Mystery Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 31 gold44 silver for it.
- Bracers of Burning Focus Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30 gold89 silver for it.
- Bracers of Swirling Light Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 30 gold18 silver for it.
- Cord of Arcane Mystery Waist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 28 gold75 silver for it.
- Cord of Swirling Light Waist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 30 gold43 silver for it.
- Crystalbinder Belt Waist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30 gold43 silver for it.
- Crystalbinder Wristguards Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 29 gold42 silver for it.
- Felflame Belt Waist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 29 gold64 silver for it.
- Felflame Bracers Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 29 gold19 silver for it.
- Frost-Touched Cord Waist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30 gold10 silver for it.
- Frost-Touched Wristwraps Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 29 gold87 silver for it.
- Goldsteel Belt Waist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 29 gold76 silver for it.
- Goldsteel Bindings Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 29 gold65 silver for it.
- Gutcrusher Bracers Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 29 gold9 silver for it.
- Gutcrusher Greatbelt Waist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 29 gold75 silver for it.
- Incarnadine Bracers Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 31 gold33 silver for it.
- Incarnadine Girdle Waist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30 gold65 silver for it.
- Lavalink Bracers Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 30 gold85 silver for it.
- Lavalink Girdle Waist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 31 gold22 silver for it.
- Leafmender Girdle Waist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 29 gold98 silver for it.
- Leafmender Wraps Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 30 gold74 silver for it.
- Lightbinder Girdle Waist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 29 gold20 silver for it.
- Lightbinder Wristwraps Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 30 gold63 silver for it.
- Morningscale Bracers Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 29 gold41 silver for it.
- Morningscale Waistguard Waist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 29 gold42 silver for it.
- Rivet-Sealed Bracers Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 31 gold42 silver for it.
- Rivet-Sealed Waistplate Waist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30 gold77 silver for it.
- Rockhide Links Waist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 31 gold21 silver for it.
- Rockhide Wristguards Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 30 gold29 silver for it.
- Sharpeye Belt Waist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 31 gold23 silver for it.
- Sharpeye Bracers Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 29 gold64 silver for it.
- Streamslither Belt Waist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 29 gold77 silver for it.
- Streamslither Bracers Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30 gold44 silver for it.
- Verdant Plate Belt Waist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 29 gold9 silver for it.
- Verdant Plate Wristguards Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30 gold44 silver 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.
Where to Find Warlord Zaela
Quests in Upper Blackrock Spire
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Game Data
Creature ID78736
Display ID54688, 53713
Faction template14
Content tuning178
Held item IDs110590
