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Dungeon - Dragonflight
Algeth'ar Academy
4 encounters, 38 boss abilities and 28 drops, with the Adventure Guide’s own ability and strategy notes for each fight. Every drop links to its item page; tradeable drops carry a live Auction House price.
Long ago, the great Algeth'ar Academy was a place of higher learning for all dragons. Though it fell dormant with the rest of the Isles, it has reopened and is back under the guidance of Headteacher Doragosa. In a series of exciting, new changes the Academy is currently seeking new students from all walks of life, not just dragons, as well as volunteers to help get it back to the bustling halls of education it once was. Those who walk the Academy grounds are sure to learn something new.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Dragonflight |
| Encounters | 4 |
| Boss abilities | 38 |
| Drops | 28 |
| Item level | 1 to 250 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
| Difficulties | Normal, Heroic, Mythic |
Difficulties and Lockouts
Algeth'ar Academy has 6 difficulties in the game data: Mythic resets daily; Normal, Heroic, Mythic Keystone, Timewalking and Follower can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | 10 to 70 | None |
| Heroic | 5 | 70 | None |
| Mythic | 5 | 70 | Daily |
| Mythic Keystone | 5 | None | |
| Timewalking | 5 | 10+ | None |
| Follower | 5 | 10 to 70 | None |
Mythic+ timer, Algeth'ar Academy: 31:00 (+2 at 24:48, +3 at 18:36).
Loot Table Value
Every one of Algeth'ar Academy’s 28 drops is Bind on Pickup, so none of this loot can ever reach the Auction House. The table below the bosses is the complete reward list; its value is item level, not gold.
Where It Is
The entrance to Algeth'ar Academy is in Thaldraszus at 58.3, 42.3.
Dawn of the InfiniteDreamsurgeHalls of InfusionThaldraszus RallyTime RiftEntrance 58.3, 42.3Thaldraszus, from the game’s own world map art. The framed marker is the Adventure Guide entrance; gold diamonds are the zone’s landmarks.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Instance Map
The Adventure Guide places 4 bosses of Algeth'ar Academy on 3 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
Algeth'ar Academy
1Vexamus2Overgrown Ancient- 1 Vexamus 30.4, 35.7
- 2 Overgrown Ancient 56.3, 41.8
Algeth'ar Academy
3Crawth- 3 Crawth 46.8, 37.0
Algeth'ar Academy
4Echo of Doragosa- 4 Echo of Doragosa 61.8, 60.6
Encounters
NNormalHHeroicMMythic
Crawth
The Lish Llrath, or Talon Toss, arena is quite literally for the birds these days. Crawth has taken up residence in the center of the arena and has no immediate plans to move out soon. Let's see if we can get her to play ball... and leave.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Nesting on the sporting grounds of the old academy, Crawth loudly and violently objects to those that would reclaim the space. Unbeknownst to the massive bird, the goals of the ancient arena still contain some of their original power...
Tanks
- Savage Peck inflicts high damage over time.
- Scoring goals during Play Ball! can activate the field's Firestorm or Gale Force.
- Overpowering Gust knocks away players in front of Crawth.
Damage Dealers
- Scoring goals during Play Ball! can activate the field's Firestorm or Gale Force.
- Overpowering Gust knocks away players in front of Crawth.
- Deafening Screech interrupts spells and silences targets that are currently casting.
Healers
- Scoring goals during Play Ball! can activate the field's Firestorm or Gale Force.
- Overpowering Gust knocks away players in front of Crawth.
- Deafening Screech interrupts spells and silences targets that are currently casting.
Play Ball!
Goal of the Searing Blaze
Firestorm
On Mythic difficulty, after goal is scored Firestorm continues to barrage the arena until the end of combat.
Blistering Fire
Goal of the Rushing Winds
Gale Force
On Mythic difficulty, after goal is scored Gale Force continues to affect the arena until the end of combat.
Loot
7 drops · item level 108 to 250 · 6 slots (Chest, Hands, Shield, Trinket, Two-Hand, Waist) · all Bind on Pickup
Vexamus
As one of the most tenured professors in the academy, Maxdormu uses his powers as a bronze dragon to help bring his history lessons to life. While this proves to be quite an educational and fun experience, it can occasionally go awry. Vexamus is one of Professor Maxdormu's favorite lessons, but if any historical detail is inaccurate he will be quick to scold any rowdy students.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Professor Maxdormu conjures a lesson that recalls the story of Vexamus, introducing the elemental's arsenal of Arcane abilities as the narrative progresses. The professor's magic book summons Arcane Orbs that gravitate towards Vexamus and grant it more power if not intercepted.
Tanks
- Arcane Expulsion inflicts heavy damage in a frontal cone.
- Vexamus gains energy from absorbing Arcane Orbs.
Damage Dealers
- Mana Bombs leave behind a pool of Corrupted Mana after detonating.
- Vexamus gains energy from absorbing Arcane Orbs.
Healers
- Mana Bombs leave behind a pool of Corrupted Mana after detonating.
- Vexamus gains energy from absorbing Arcane Orbs.
Professor Maxdormu
Loot
5 drops · item level 108 to 250 · 4 slots (Finger, Held In Off-hand, One-Hand, Two-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Overgrown Ancient
Professors Mystakria and Ichistrasz have used just a touch too much magic in an effort to clear the botany labs. Now they have a big, leafy problem on their hands in the form of an Overgrown Ancient that threatens to undo all their hard work.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The Overgrown Ancient attempts to crush the tank with Barkbreaker and repeatedly forces waves of dormant lashers to grow with Germinate. Upon reaching 100 energy, the Overgrown Ancient uses Burst Forth to awaken all dormant lashers that have not yet been killed, causing them to attack players.
Tanks
- Being hit by Barkbreaker greatly increases Physical damage taken for a short time after.
- Once awakened by Burst Forth, Hungry Lashers can inflict significant damage if left unchecked.
- Ancient Branches cast Healing Touch, which can be interrupted.
Damage Dealers
- Hungry Lashers can be damaged and killed even before the Ancient awakens them with Burst Forth.
- Ancient Branches cast Healing Touch, which can be interrupted.
Healers
- The target of Barkbreaker takes greatly increased Physical damage for a short time after being hit.
- Burst Forth inflicts significant damage to all party members.
Germinate
Hungry Lasher
Loot
6 drops · item level 250 · 6 slots (Back, Feet, Hands, One-Hand, Two-Hand, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
Echo of Doragosa
Headteacher Doragosa thought of everything when it came to Algeth'ar Academy. Including a complex simulacrum of herself to take care of any day to day tasks and upkeep while the Isles lay dormant. Now that the Academy is open once again, perhaps she can use it to help keep track of all the new students. It's done a fine job in the interim, and is absolutely the one spell that did not degrade after all these years. Perfectly stable and helpful. Right?
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The Echo of Doragosa assaults her enemies with powerful Arcane attacks, applying Overwhelming Power and creating Arcane Rifts.
Tanks
- Multiple applications of Overwhelming Power will create Arcane Rifts.
- Astral Blast inflicts heavy arcane damage and applies an application of Overwhelming Power.
Healers
- Multiple applications of Overwhelming Power will create Arcane Rifts.
Damage Dealers
- Multiple applications of Overwhelming Power will create Arcane Rifts.
Loot
10 drops · item level 1 to 250 · 6 slots (Chest, Head, Legs, Shoulder, Trinket, Two-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Achievements
8 achievements tied to Algeth'ar Academy, worth 60 achievement points in total.
Algeth'ar AcademyDefeat the Echo of Doragosa in Algeth'ar Academy.10- Mythic: Algeth'ar Academy Guild RunDefeat Echo of Doragosa in Algeth'ar Academy on Mythic difficulty while in a guild group.10
- Heroic: Algeth'ar AcademyDefeat the Echo of Doragosa in Algeth'ar Academy on Heroic difficulty or higher.10
- Mythic: Algeth'ar AcademyDefeat the Echo of Doragosa in Algeth'ar Academy on Mythic or Mythic Keystone difficulty.10
See Me After ClassDefeat Vexamus without players absorbing any Arcane Orbs in Algeth'ar Academy on Mythic Difficulty.10
Duck, Duck, Spruce!Defeat the Overgrown Ancient while all party members have a Well-Fed Duckling on their head in Algeth'ar Academy on Mythic difficulty.10- Keystone Hero: Algeth'ar AcademyComplete Algeth'ar Academy at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.Max Level Unlock: Teleport to Algeth'ar Academy
Squad GoalsDefeat Crawth after simultaneously activating both Goals in Algeth'ar Academy on Mythic difficulty.
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