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Yogg-Saron
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.
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.
Stage One: The Lucid Dream
As Sara assaults her enemies Guardians of Yogg-Saron will periodically join the battle.
Sara
Guardian of Yogg-Saron
Casts Shadow Nova when defeated.
Ominous Cloud
Ominous Clouds slowly move through the Prison of Yogg-Saron and will Boil Ominously if an enemy strays too close.
Stage Two: Descent Into Madness
Yogg-Saron reveals himself and begins his assault on his enemies mind.
Sanity
Sara
Crusher Tentacle
Corruptor Tentacle
Constrictor Tentacle
Descent 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.
Hard 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
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Drops 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 104g 75s 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 9g for it.
- Blood of the Old God Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 11g 39s 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 89g 84s 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 12g 6s 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 13g 41s 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 9g 30s 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 29g 68s for it.
- Deliverance Ranged (Crossbow), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 108g 34s for it.
- Devotion Two-Hand (Staff), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 111g 6s 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 105g 12s 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 8g 53s 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 9g for it.
- Godbane Signet Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 7g 56s 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 105g 52s 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 88g 53s 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 12g 19s 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 12g 27s 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 7g 56s 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 11g 39s for it.
- Sanity's Bond Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 7g 56s 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 7g 56s 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 9g 20s for it.
- Show of Faith Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect. A vendor pays 11g 39s 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 5g 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 6g 20s 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 91g 17s 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 20g 74s 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 6g 20s 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 9g 22s for it.
- Vanquished Clutches of Yogg-Saron Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 11g 39s 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 5g 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 5g 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 5g 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 5g 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 5g 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 5g 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 20s for it. Lowest listed price right now: 20s 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.