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Dungeon - Wrath of the Lich King
Azjol-Nerub
3 encounters, 3 boss abilities and 54 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.
Azjol-Nerub was an empire of great strength when the Lich King arrived in Northrend. Despite ferocious resistance, however, Scourge forces managed to overtake the subterranean kingdom and slaughter its inhabitants, the nerubians. Scarred by years of war and abandonment, this vast domain is now occupied on two fronts.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Wrath of the Lich King |
| Encounters | 3 |
| Boss abilities | 3 |
| Drops | 54 |
| Item level | 34 to 35 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
| Difficulties | Normal, Heroic, Timewalking |
Difficulties and Lockouts
Azjol-Nerub has 3 difficulties in the game data: Heroic resets daily; Normal and Timewalking can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | 15 to 30 | None |
| Heroic | 5 | 30 | Daily |
| Timewalking | 5 | 10+ | None |
Loot Table Value
Every one of Azjol-Nerub’s 54 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 Azjol-Nerub is in Dragonblight at 25.9, 51.0.
Radiant EchoesDragonblight Dragon FlightEntrance 25.9, 51.0Dragonblight, 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 3 bosses of Azjol-Nerub on 3 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
Azjol-Nerub
1Krik'thir the Gatewatcher- 1 Krik'thir the Gatewatcher 50.1, 45.1
Azjol-Nerub
2Hadronox- 2 Hadronox 43.2, 59.4
Azjol-Nerub
3Anub'arak- 3 Anub'arak 62.2, 48.8
Encounters
NNormalHHeroicTWTimewalking
Krik'thir the Gatewatcher
The gates of Azjol-Nerub stood unchallenged for centuries until the arrival of the Lich King. In mockery of Krik'thir's inability to protect his home, the nerubian was raised into undeath and forced to protect the very gates he failed to guard successfully in life.
Abilities & Strategy
Krik'thir's Watchers
Krik'thir the Gatewatcher calls one of his remaining watchers to attack players whenever one of his watchers dies. When all of the watchers have fallen, Krik'thir attacks players himself.
Watcher Silthik
Poison Spray
Watcher Silthik sprays poison on all players in front of him, inflicting Nature damage and an additional Nature damage every 2 sec for 10 sec.
Web Wrap
Watcher Silthik channels a beam of webbing at a player, rendering them unable to move for 3 sec. When the effect ends, the player is encased in webs, stunning them for 10 sec or until the Web Wrap is destroyed.
Infected Bite
Watcher Silthik bites a player, inflicting Nature damage and an additional Nature damage every 3 sec for 9 sec. Players affected by Infected Bite will also take 15% additional Nature damage.
Watcher Gashra
Enrage
Watcher Gashra enrages, increasing his attack speed by 300% but decreasing his Physical damage dealt by 50% for 8 sec.
Web Wrap
Watcher Gashra channels a beam of webbing at a player, rendering them unable to move for 3 sec. When the effect ends, the player is encased in webs, stunning them for 10 sec or until the Web Wrap is destroyed.
Infected Bite
Watcher Gashra bites a player, inflicting Nature damage and an additional Nature damage every 3 sec for 9 sec. Players affected by Infected Bite will also take 15% additional Nature damage.
Watcher Narjil
Blinding Web
Web Wrap
Watcher Narjil channels a beam of webbing at a player, rendering them unable to move for 3 sec. When the effect ends, the player is encased in webs, stunning them for 10 sec or until the Web Wrap is destroyed.
Infected Bite
Watcher Narjil bites a player, inflicting Nature damage and an additional Nature damage every 3 sec for 9 sec. Players affected by Infected Bite will also take 15% additional Nature damage.
Mind Flay
Krik'thir the Gatewatcher flays a player's mind, inflicting Shadow damage every 1 sec and reducing their movement speed by 50% for 3 sec.
Curse of Fatigue
The Skittering Swarm
Krik'thir the Gatewatcher periodically summons a wave of Skittering Swarmers and Skittering Infectors to attack players.
Loot
16 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 7 slots (Chest, Feet, Hands, One-Hand, Shield, Shoulder +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Aura Focused GauntletsAura Focused Gauntlets
Cobweb MacheteCobweb Machete
Custodian's ChestpieceCustodian's Chestpiece
Exquisite Spider-Silk FootwrapsExquisite Spider-Silk Footwraps
Facade Shield of GlyphsFacade Shield of Glyphs
Golden Limb BandsGolden Limb Bands
Nerubian MantleNerubian Mantle
Stone-Worn FootwrapsStone-Worn FootwrapsHadronox
During the fall of Azjol-Nerub, nerubian viziers released a single spider that would one day grow to challenge the unyielding forces of the Lich King. Hadronox was instilled with a desire to avenge the fallen and reclaim its home from any that dare threaten it.
Abilities & Strategy
Leech Poison
If any player dies while afflicted, Hadronox will be healed for 10% of his maximum health.
Acid Cloud
Hadronox sprays acid at a player's location, creating a cloud for 90 sec that inflicts Nature damage every 1 sec to all players inside of it.
Web Grab
Hadronox shoots out a sticky web, inflicting Physical damage to distant players and pulling them towards him.
Pierce Armor
Hadronox pierces a player, reducing their armor by 50% for 8 sec.
Loot
16 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 7 slots (Chest, Feet, Hands, Legs, Shoulder, Trinket +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Egg Sac RobesEgg Sac Robes
Essence of GossamerEssence of Gossamer
Grotto Mist GlovesGrotto Mist Gloves
Hollowed Mandible LegplatesHollowed Mandible Legplates
Life-Staff of the Web LairLife-Staff of the Web Lair
Skittering GauntletsSkittering Gauntlets
Spinneret EpauletsSpinneret Epaulets
Treads of Aspiring HeightsTreads of Aspiring HeightsAnub'arak
The fates of Azjol-Nerub and Anub'arak have long been intertwined. In life, he was the empire's king. In death, he was its conqueror. Charged by the Lich King to protect his old empire once more, the traitor king stands vigilant against any that threaten his kingdom.
Abilities & Strategy
Carrion Beetles
Anub'arak summons 2 Carrion Beetles every second for 4 sec.
Impale
Submerge
When Anub'arak reaches 66% and 33% remaining health, he submerges and summons Nerubians to defend him.
Anub'ar Assassin
Backstab
Anub'ar Assassins backstab when attacking players from behind, inflicting Physical damage.
Anub'ar Darter
Dart
Anub'ar Darters quickly dart at a player, inflicting Physical damage every 3 sec for 12 sec.
Anub'ar Guardian
Strike
Anub'ar Guardians strike at a player, inflicting Physical damage.
Sunder Armor
Anub'ar Guardian hacks at a player, reducing their armor by 5% for 20 sec.
Anub'ar Venomancer
Poison Bolt
Poison Bolt Volley
Anub'ar Venomancer shoots poison at all players, inflicting Nature damage and an additional Nature damage every 3 sec for 9 sec.
Loot
22 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 7 slots (Chest, Finger, Head, One-Hand, Ranged, Waist +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Ancient Aligned GirdleAncient Aligned Girdle
Flamebeard's BracersFlamebeard's Bracers
Rod of the Fallen MonarchRod of the Fallen Monarch
Sash of the ServantSash of the Servant
Charmed Silken CordCharmed Silken Cord
Chitin Shell GreathelmChitin Shell Greathelm
Crypt Lord's Deft BladeCrypt Lord's Deft Blade
Insect VestmentsInsect Vestments
Ring of the Traitor KingRing of the Traitor King
Signet of Arachnathid CommandSignet of Arachnathid Command
Wing Cover GirdleWing Cover GirdleQuests
3 quests Blizzard’s quest data files under Azjol-Nerub, all for level 15 to 30:
- Choose one:10 gold50 silver
- Choose one:10 gold50 silver
- Reward:10 gold50 silver
Achievements
7 achievements tied to Azjol-Nerub, worth 60 achievement points in total.
Heroic: Azjol-Nerub Guild RunDefeat Anub'arak on Heroic Difficulty while in a guild group.10
Azjol-Nerub (char specific hidden copy)Defeat the bosses in Azjol-Nerub.- Azjol-NerubDefeat the bosses in Azjol-Nerub.10
- Heroic: Azjol-NerubDefeat the Azjol-Nerub bosses on Heroic Difficulty.10
Watch Him DieDefeat Krik'thir the Gatewatcher in Azjol-Nerub on Heroic Difficulty while Watcher Gashra, Watcher Narji, and Watcher Silthik are still alive.10
Hadronox DeniedDefeat Hadronox in Azjol-Nerub on Heroic Difficulty before he webs the top doors and prevents more creatures from spawning.10
Gotta Go!Defeat Anub'arak in Azjol-Nerub on Heroic Difficulty in 4 minutes or less.10
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