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Wrathion

The Black Prince

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Whiterock+85via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

WARNING![class=4] who donePatricide aka got [itemset=1087] will get reputation with [faction=1359] as soon as they enter the inn for first time.(He will greet you with sentance Tithanas posted above when awards rep).
Rogues on first or second stage get no rep.
Amount: 6200 + perks, such as [spell=20599], [spell=78635], [spell=95987](untested) and other.
[item=64399]/[item=64402] don't increase rep gain. Tested by Biftard(see reply to this post, and upvote him! :D)

For non-rogue below 90:

<The Black Prince looks you up and down.>

It is very good to meet you, <class>. You are one of the vanguard, it would seem - an explorer in a strange new land. And how have you been finding the mysterious continent of Pandaria?

You have the look of someone who gets things done. I want you to return to me once you've gotten the lay of the land.

I will be right here.

For non-rogue at level 90:

Welcome, <class>! My contacts throughout Pandaria tell me that you have been quite busy here. I admire mortals with your... 'initiative.'

History finds us at a turning point. If you are prepared to meet destiny with me head on, I will ensure that you are richly rewarded for your efforts.


(second part after chat bubble question, same for both)
Player: Who are you?

I have chosen the name "Wrathion." To my knowledge, I am the last of the black dragons.

My father was [npc=56173], the Wroldbreaker, the Aspect of Death, the Destroyer... But I hope you will not hold that against me.

I have no love for my father, whose corruption destroyed my race, or for the Red Dragonflight, who stole away and experimented on my egg to create me.

Let's just say, I am... unaffiliated. And I am always on the lookout for the like-minded heroes.

[class=4] gets special conversation:

Below 90 with [itemset=1088] or [itemset=1089]:

Hello again, <Name>, was it? Yes yes... I believe we left behind some unfinished business back in the Eastern Kingdoms. How you been finding Pandaria?

I have another assignment for you, if you are up to the challenge this time. I assure you the rewards will be worth it.

Before we begin, it's important that you familiarize yourself with the lay of the land. Come visit me once you have earned more experience here.

Below 90 with [itemset=1087]:

It is very good to see you again, <Name>! I trust the weapons I gave you at [faction=349] have served you well?

I have another "assignment" for you here in Pandaria. This will again require all of your skills, and again I assure you... it will be worth it!

Before we begin, it's important that you familiarize yourself with the lay of the land. Come visit me once you have earned more experience here.

At level 90 with [itemset=1087]:

I am glad you have returned <Name>! I trust you are now acclimated to this strange new continent of Pandaria?

You have already proven yourself to me in the past, so we can dispense with any sort of tests or trials. Let's get right to it.

Are you ready to change the world?


(second part after chat bubble question, same for all)
Player: What are you doing in Pandaria?

Certainly I'm allowed to have SOME secrets. Wouldn't you agree, <Name>?

I arrived shortly after the mists collapsed - I was able to fly here after my Ravenholdt colleagues learned of a naval battle off of these shores.

This land has been hidden for ten thousand years. I've only just begun to plumb its depths!
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473253+83via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)
I have no love for my father, whose corruption destroyed my race, or for the Red Dragonflight, who stole away and experimented on my egg to create me.

So this means... that the egg you've helped [npc=46654] 'secure', in the quest chain that takes place in the Badlands... hatched to become Wrathion.

Wow. That's incredible.

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Details

TypeDragonkin
ClassificationElite
TitleThe Black Prince
Roster sliceW

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.

Boss Encounter

Wrathion 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 Wrathion, the Black Emperor encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.

Abilities & Strategy

Overview

Wrathion's Molten Eruptions unleash Molten Pools throughout the space, consuming 50 energy. When all his energy is depleted, Wrathion melds into the shadows and inflicts Burning Madness on enemies and transforms all Molten Pools into Crackling Shards. While hidden in the shadows, Wrathion regains energy, and once fully recharged returns to the fight space and turns any remaining Crackling shards into Lava Pools.

Damage Dealers
  • Focus damage on Crackling Shards when they emerge.
  • Move to a safe space during Burning Cataclysm to avoid taking lethal damage.
  • Running through Crackling Shards while afflicted with Burning Madness destroys them.
Healers
Tanks

Stage Two: Smoke and Mirrors

Scales of Wrathion
Crackling Shard

Summoned from molten pools. Any shards still remaining at the end of Stage Two are turned into Lava Pools.

Lava Pools
Ashwalker Assassin

Conjured from smoke and ash, these servants of Wrathion stalk the players during Stage Two.

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3D Model

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

Drops in Ny'alotha, the Waking City

Loot the dungeon journal lists for the Wrathion, the Black Emperor encounter.

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

Related

Community notes from Wowhead · 58 comments

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Level and Map Tracking

The game data tunes Wrathion for level 35, Mists of Pandaria content.

What Each Drop Is

The Wrathion, the Black Emperor encounter lists 8 items in the dungeon journal, item level 85. Equip slots covered: One-Hand, Wrist, Hands, Trinket and Legs. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Destroyer's Shadowblade One-Hand (Dagger), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 113g 51s for it.
  • Dragonbone Vambraces Wrist (Plate), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 38g 66s for it.
  • Ebony Scaled Gauntlets Hands (Mail), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 39g 10s for it.
  • Emberscale Gloves Hands (Cloth), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 40g 84s for it.
  • Faralos, Empire's Dream One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 111g 4s for it.
  • Humming Black Dragonscale Trinket, item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength or Intellect. A vendor pays 1g 43s for it. Use: Draconic Descent. Equip: Dragon's Flight - Cover.
  • Mish'un, Blade of Tyrants One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 116g 5s for it.
  • Onyx-Imbued Breeches Legs (Leather), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 79g 49s 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.