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Yogg-Saron
Yogg-Saron is an Elite Aberration, hostile to players. It appears in the dungeon journal for Ulduar.
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Yogg-Saron at a Glance
What does Yogg-Saron do?
Dungeon journal bossUlduar
In the Client Files
Standing toward playersHostile
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Model
Background
Boss Encounter
Yogg-Saron 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 Yogg-Saron encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Sara must be damaged by Guardians of Yogg-Saron's Shadow Nova, once damaged significantly, Yogg Saron will reveal himself and begin to attack the sanity of his enemies, which is depleted will turn his enemies against one another. Periodically portals will appear which grant players access to the Brain of Yogg-Saron, while inside they must dispel illusions in order to escape, before they are afflicted with Induce Madness. When the Brain of Yogg-Saron reaches 30% health remaining, Yogg Saron's Shadowy Barrier will fall and he can be assaulted directly.
Damage Dealers
- During Stage One defeat the Guardians of Yogg-Saron nearby Sara in order to damage her.
- Enter the Descent into Madness and defeat the illusions to gain access to the Brain of Yogg-Saron.
- Avoid losing all of your Sanity.
- Stand close to your allies when connected by Brain Link.
Healers
- Avoid losing all of your Sanity.
- Enter the Descent into Madness and defeat the illusions to gain access to the Brain of Yogg-Saron.
- Stand close to your allies when connected by Brain Link.
Tank
- Position Guardians of Yogg-Saron near Sara to damage her with Shadow Nova.
- Avoid losing all of your Sanity.
- Be quick to grab the attention of Crusher Tentacles and Immortal Guardians as they spawn.
- Prevent Immortal Guardians from healing by moving ones with Empowering Shadows away.
The Keepers of Ulduar
Speak to the Keepers of Ulduar and they will join the battle and provide additional buffs and benefits while engaged with Yogg-Saron.
Freya
Resilience of Nature
Spell details
Sanity Well
Spell detailsHodir
Fortitude of Frost
Spell details
Hodir's Protective Gaze
Spell detailsMimiron
Speed of Invention
Spell details
Destabilization Matrix
Spell detailsThorim
Fury of the Storm
Spell details
Titanic Storm
Spell detailsStage One: The Lucid Dream
As Sara assaults her enemies Guardians of Yogg-Saron will periodically join the battle.
Sara
Sara's Fervor
Sara's Blessing
Sara's AngerGuardian of Yogg-Saron
Casts Shadow Nova when defeated.
Dark Volley
Spell detailsOminous Cloud
Ominous Clouds slowly move through the Prison of Yogg-Saron and will Boil Ominously if an enemy strays too close.
Boil Ominously
Spell detailsStage Two: Descent Into Madness
Yogg-Saron reveals himself and begins his assault on his enemies mind.
Sanity
Spell detailsSara
Brain Link
Malady of the Mind
Death RayCrusher Tentacle
Diminish Power
Crush
Focused AngerCorruptor Tentacle
Draining Poison
Black Plague
Apathy
Curse of DoomConstrictor Tentacle
Squeeze
Spell detailsDescent into Madness
When entering the Descent into Madness you will witness memories of the past. Defeating all Influence Tentacles will break the illusion and allow access to the Mind's Eye, where the Brain of Yogg-Saron resides.
Influence Tentacle
Able to take many forms.
Laughing Skull
Brain of Yogg-Saron
Stage Three: True Face of Death
When the Brain of Yogg-Saron reaches 30% health remaining, Yogg Saron's Shadowy Barrier will fall and he can be assaulted directly.
Sanity
Spell detailsYogg-Saron
Lunatic Gaze
Spell details
Shadow Beacon
Spell detailsImmortal Guardian
Immortal Guardians can only be killed by Thorim's Titanic Storm.
Empowered
Spell detailsHard Mode
Battling Yogg-Saron without the aid of some or all of the Keepers of Ulduar for assistance is possible, but extremely dangerous.
Stage Three: True Face of Death
Deafening Roar
Spell detailsDrops in Ulduar
Loot the dungeon journal lists for the Yogg-Saron encounter.
Fragment of Val'anyr
Abaddon
Abaddon
Amice of Inconceivable Horror
Amice of Inconceivable Horror
Blood of the Old God
Blood of the Old God
Caress of Insanity
Caress of Insanity
Chestguard of Insidious Intent
Chestguard of Insidious Intent
Chestguard of the Fallen God
Chestguard of the Fallen God
Chestguard of the Wayward Conqueror
Chestguard of the Wayward Protector
Chestguard of the Wayward Vanquisher
Conqueror's Aegis Shoulderguards
Conqueror's Darkruned Pauldrons
Conqueror's Deathbringer Shoulderpads
Conqueror's Glaivedancer Pauldrons
Conqueror's Kirin Tor Shoulderpads
Conqueror's Mantle of Sanctification
Conqueror's Nightsong Mantle
Conqueror's Scourgestalker Spaulders
Conqueror's Siegebreaker Pauldrons
Conqueror's Steelfist Pauldrons
Conqueror's Terrorblade Pauldrons
Conqueror's Worldbreaker Shoulderpads
Cowl of Dark Whispers
Cowl of Dark Whispers
Dark Edge of Depravity
Dark Edge of Depravity
Deliverance
Deliverance
Devotion
Devotion
Earthshaper
Earthshaper
Faceguard of the Eyeless Horror
Faceguard of the Eyeless Horror
Garona's Guise
Garona's Guise
Godbane Signet
Hammer of Crushing Whispers
Hammer of Crushing Whispers
Kingsbane
Kingsbane
Leggings of the Insatiable
Leggings of the Insatiable
Legguards of Cunning Deception
Legguards of Cunning Deception
Mantle of the Wayward Conqueror
Mantle of the Wayward Protector
Mantle of the Wayward Vanquisher
Mimiron's Head
Pendant of a Thousand Maws
Royal Seal of King Llane
Royal Seal of King Llane
Sanity's Bond
Seal of the Betrayed King
Shawl of Haunted Memories
Shawl of Haunted Memories
Show of Faith
Show of Faith
Signet of Soft Lament
Soul-Devouring Cinch
Soul-Devouring Cinch
Soulscribe
Soulscribe
Touch of Madness
Touch of Madness
Treads of the Dragon Council
Treads of the Dragon Council
Treads of the False Oracle
Treads of the False Oracle
Valorous Aegis Breastplate
Valorous Darkruned Battleplate
Valorous Deathbringer Robe
Valorous Glaivedancer Breastplate
Valorous Kirin Tor Tunic
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
Collectibles Yogg-Saron Drops
- Mimiron's Head (mount): its in-game source line reads “Drop: Yogg-Saron”.
- Creeping Tentacle (battle pet): its in-game source line reads “Drop: Yogg-Saron”.
What Each Drop Is
The Yogg-Saron encounter lists 40 items in the dungeon journal, item level 35. Equip slots covered: Two-Hand, Shoulder, Trinket, One-Hand, Chest, Head, Ranged, Finger, Legs, Neck, Back, Waist and Feet. 1 of them can be traded and 39 bind when picked up.
- Fragment of Val'anyr Consumable, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest, Shaman, Monk, Druid and Evoker. Tooltip: “The fragments of this ancient hammer glow with a cool, soothing light.” Use: Forming Val'anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings.
- Abaddon Two-Hand (Two-Handed Sword), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 104 gold75 silver for it.
- Amice of Inconceivable Horror Shoulder (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Versatility and Intellect. A vendor pays 9 gold for it.
- Blood of the Old God Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 11 gold39 silver for it.
- Caress of Insanity One-Hand (One-Handed Mace), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 89 gold84 silver for it.
- Chestguard of Insidious Intent Chest (Mail), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 12 gold6 silver for it.
- Chestguard of the Fallen God Chest (Mail), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 13 gold41 silver for it.
- Cowl of Dark Whispers Head (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 9 gold30 silver for it.
- Dark Edge of Depravity Two-Hand (Polearm), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 29 gold68 silver for it.
- Deliverance Ranged (Crossbow), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 108 gold34 silver for it.
- Devotion Two-Hand (Staff), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 111 gold6 silver for it.
- Earthshaper Two-Hand (Two-Handed Mace), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 105 gold12 silver for it.
- Faceguard of the Eyeless Horror Head (Plate), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike, Versatility and Strength or Intellect. A vendor pays 8 gold53 silver for it.
- Garona's Guise Head (Leather), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 9 gold for it.
- Godbane Signet Finger, 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 Crushing Whispers Two-Hand (Two-Handed Mace), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Critical Strike, Stamina and Haste. A vendor pays 105 gold52 silver for it.
- Kingsbane One-Hand (Dagger), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. Tooltip: “The blade carries with it a sense of deep sorrow.” A vendor pays 88 gold53 silver for it.
- Leggings of the Insatiable Legs (Mail), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 12 gold19 silver for it.
- Legguards of Cunning Deception Legs (Leather), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 12 gold27 silver for it.
- Pendant of a Thousand Maws Neck, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 7 gold56 silver for it.
- Royal Seal of King Llane Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina. Tooltip: “Covered in blood that doesn't seem to wash away.” A vendor pays 11 gold39 silver for it.
- Sanity's Bond Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 7 gold56 silver for it.
- Seal of the Betrayed King Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 7 gold56 silver for it.
- Shawl of Haunted Memories Back (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 9 gold20 silver for it.
- Show of Faith Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect. A vendor pays 11 gold39 silver for it.
- Signet of Soft Lament Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 5 gold for it.
- Soul-Devouring Cinch Waist (Leather), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 6 gold20 silver for it.
- Soulscribe One-Hand (Dagger), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 91 gold17 silver for it.
- Touch of Madness One-Hand (One-Handed Axe), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 20 gold74 silver for it.
- Treads of the Dragon Council Feet (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 6 gold20 silver for it.
- Treads of the False Oracle Feet (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 9 gold22 silver for it.
- Vanquished Clutches of Yogg-Saron Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 11 gold39 silver for it. Use: Summon Random Vanquished Tentacle.
- Chestguard of the Wayward 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.
- Chestguard of the Wayward 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.
- Chestguard of the Wayward 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.
- Mantle of the Wayward 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.
- Mantle of the Wayward 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.
- Mantle of the Wayward 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.
- Mimiron's Head Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 10. Bind on Pickup. Tooltip: “Teaches you how to summon this mount. This is a flying mount.” Use: Learning.
- Runed Orb Trade Goods, item level 20. A vendor pays 20 silver for it. Lowest listed price right now: 37 silver on the US commodity market.
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 Yogg-Saron
Quests in Ulduar
- All Is Well That Ends Well
- Flame Leviathan Must Die!
- Heroic: Algalon
- Heroic: All Is Well That Ends Well
- Ignis the Furnace Master Must Die!
- Razorscale Must Die!
- XT-002 Deconstructor Must Die!
Game Data
Creature ID230333
Display ID28817
Faction template16
Content tuning2145