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Raid - The Burning Crusade
Black Temple
9 encounters, 102 boss abilities and 237 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.
Quick Facts
| Type | Raid |
|---|---|
| Expansion | The Burning Crusade |
| Encounters | 9 |
| Boss abilities | 102 |
| Drops | 237 |
| Item level | 1 to 33 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
| Difficulties | Normal, Timewalking |
Difficulties and Lockouts
Black Temple has 2 difficulties in the game data: Normal and Timewalking save you to a weekly lockout.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 30 | 30 | Weekly |
| Timewalking | 30 | 30+ | Weekly |
Loot Table Value
Every one of Black Temple’s 237 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 Black Temple is in Ruins of Karabor, Shadowmoon Valley at 71.0, 47.0.
Fel Pit FracasShadowmoon SlamEntrance 71.0, 47.0Shadowmoon Valley, 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 9 bosses of Black Temple on 8 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
Black Temple
1High Warlord Naj'entus- 1 High Warlord Naj'entus 44.0, 18.8
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2Supremus- 2 Supremus 66.3, 47.4
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3Shade of Akama- 3 Shade of Akama 41.0, 88.9
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4Teron Gorefiend- 4 Teron Gorefiend 39.4, 11.8
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5Gurtogg Bloodboil6Reliquary of Souls- 5 Gurtogg Bloodboil 54.0, 47.7
- 6 Reliquary of Souls 61.4, 85.1
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7Mother Shahraz- 7 Mother Shahraz 67.5, 36.8
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8The Illidari Council- 8 The Illidari Council 47.3, 43.9
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9Illidan Stormrage- 9 Illidan Stormrage 52.8, 70.5
Encounters
NNormalTWTimewalking
High Warlord Naj'entus
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
High Warlord Naj'entus periodically skewers players with his Impaling Spines, stunning them until freed by allies. Over the course of the encounter, Naj'entus casts Tidal Shield, becoming immune to damage and restoring health over time until a player hurls a Spine back at him to pierce the bubble.
Damage Dealers
- Spread out to reduce damage taken from Needle Spine.
- Interact with Naj'entus' Spine to free a player stunned by Impaling Spine.
- Throw Naj'entus' Spine at High Warlord Naj'entus to cancel Tidal Shield.
Healers
- Spread out to reduce damage taken from Needle Spine.
- Interact with Naj'entus' Spine to free a player stunned by Impaling Spine.
- Throw Naj'entus' Spine at High Warlord Naj'entus to cancel Tidal Shield.
Tanks
- Avoid facing High Warlord Naj'entus at allies to avoid damage from Horseshoe Swipe.
- Interact with Naj'entus' Spine to free a player stunned by Impaling Spine.
- Throw Naj'entus' Spine at High Warlord Naj'entus to cancel Tidal Shield.
Loot
27 drops · item level 1 to 32 · 8 slots (Feet, Finger, Hands, Head, One-Hand, Shoulder +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Boots of Oceanic FuryBoots of Oceanic Fury
Cowl of Benevolence
Eternium Shell BracersEternium Shell Bracers
Fists of MukoaFists of Mukoa
Guise of the Tidal LurkerGuise of the Tidal Lurker
Halberd of DesolationHalberd of Desolation
Helm of Soothing Currents
Mantle of DarknessMantle of Darkness
Pearl Inlaid BootsPearl Inlaid Boots
Ring of Calming Waves
Ring of Captured Storms
Rising TideRising Tide
Slippers of the SeacallerSlippers of the Seacaller
The Maelstrom's FuryThe Maelstrom's Fury
Tide-Stomper's GreavesTide-Stomper's Greaves
Leviathan EggSupremus
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The gatekeeper Supremus cycles between striking a primary target while creating rivers of fel flame, and fixating on random players while littering the area with volcanic geysers.
Damage Dealers
- Avoid Molten Flame caused by Molten Punch.
- Run from Supremus when you are Fixated.
Healers
- Avoid Molten Flame caused by Molten Punch.
- Run from Supremus when you are Fixated.
Tanks
- Avoid Molten Flame caused by Molten Punch.
- Use Active Mitigation to reduce damage from Hateful Strike.
Stage One: Supremus
Stage Two: Pursuit
Loot
21 drops · item level 1 to 32 · 10 slots (Chest, Finger, Legs, Neck, One-Hand, Ranged +4 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Band of the Abyssal LordBand of the Abyssal Lord
Bands of the Coming Storm
Choker of Endless Nightmares
Felstone BulwarkFelstone Bulwark
Leggings of Devastation
LegionkillerLegionkiller
Naturalist's Preserving CinchNaturalist's Preserving Cinch
Nether Shadow Tunic
Pauldrons of Abyssal Fury
Syphon of the NathrezimSyphon of the Nathrezim
The Brutalizer
Veil of Turning Leaves
Waistwrap of InfinityWaistwrap of Infinity
Wraps of Precise Flight
Shard of SupremusShade of Akama
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The objective of the encounter is to assist Akama in defeating the Shade of Akama. Defeat Ashtongue Channelers and Sorcerers to allow the Shade of Akama to reach Akama, starting Stage Two. Once Stage Two begins, defeat the Shade of Akama to win the encounter before Akama is slain.
Damage Dealers
- In Stage One, defeat the Ashtongue Channelers as fast as possible.
- Defeat the Shade of Akama once he is freed.
Healers
- In Stage One, defeat the Ashtongue Channelers as fast as possible.
- Defeat the Shade of Akama once he is freed.
Tanks
- Be quick to grab the attention of Ashtongue Forces as they spawn.
- Defeat the Shade of Akama once he is freed.
Stage One: Unleash the Shade
Shade of Akama
When the Shade of Akama reaches Akama, Stage Two will begin.
Ashtongue Channeler
Ashtongue Sorcerer
Ashtongue Spiritbinder
Ashtongue Rogue
Ashtongue Defender
Ashtongue Elementalist
Stage Two: The Shade of Akama
Shade of Akama
Defeating the Shade of Akama ends the encounter!
Akama
Loot
21 drops · item level 32 to 33 · 10 slots (Back, Feet, Finger, Hands, Held In Off-hand, Legs +4 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Amice of Brilliant LightAmice of Brilliant Light
Blind-Seers IconBlind-Seers Icon
Flashfire Girdle
Focused Mana Bindings
Grips of Silent Justice
Kilt of Immortal Nature
Myrmidon's Treads
Praetorian's Legguards
Ring of Deceitful Intent
Shadow-Walker's CordShadow-Walker's Cord
Shoulders of the Hidden Predator
Shroud of the Highborne
Spiritwalker GauntletsSpiritwalker GauntletsThe Brutalizer
The Seeker's WristguardsThe Seeker's Wristguards
Wristbands of Divine InfluenceTeron Gorefiend
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Teron Gorefiend periodically marks a player with Shadow of Death, killing them instantly. The slain player then returns as a Vengeful Spirit, with the unique ability to hinder and destroy Shadowy Constructs that will otherwise decimate other players.
Damage Dealers
- Be prepared to become a Shadow of Death.
Healers
- Be prepared to become a Shadow of Death.
- Be quick to dispel Incinerate to avoid damage.
- Targets afflicted by Crushing Shadows are especially susceptible to Shadow damage.
Tanks
- Hold the attention of Teron Gorefiend.
Shadow of Death
Shadowy Construct
Immune to all damage from players in the corporeal world.
Vengeful Spirit
Able to defeat the Shadowy Construct.
Loot
20 drops · item level 32 · 9 slots (Back, Chest, Feet, Hands, Head, Ranged +3 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Belt of Divine Guidance
Botanist's Gloves of GrowthBotanist's Gloves of GrowthCowl of BenevolenceGauntlets of EnforcementGauntlets of Enforcement
Girdle of Lordaeron's FallenGirdle of Lordaeron's Fallen
Insidious BandsInsidious Bands
Rifle of the Stoic GuardianRifle of the Stoic Guardian
Robe of the Shadow CouncilRobe of the Shadow Council
Shadowmoon Destroyer's DrapeShadowmoon Destroyer's Drape
Softstep Boots of TrackingSoftstep Boots of Tracking
Soul CleaverSoul CleaverGurtogg Bloodboil
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
As the fight progresses, the Gurtogg swaps between two modes that determine which abilities he uses. In one mode, he afflicts distant targets with deadly maladies, while in the other he fixates on a random player with his full might.
Damage Dealers
- Coordinate your positioning with group members to avoid getting too many stacks of Blood Boil.
Healers
- Coordinate your positioning with group members to avoid getting too many stacks of Blood Boil.
- Heal the ally that is targeted with Fel Rage.
Tanks
- Take turns tanking Gurtogg to keep the application of Acidic Wound in check.
Stage One: Boiling Blood
Stage Two: Fel Rage
Loot
25 drops · item level 32 · 12 slots (Back, Chest, Feet, Finger, Legs, One-Hand +6 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Belt of Primal MajestyBelt of Primal Majesty
Blood-Cursed ShoulderpadsFlashfire Girdle
Garments of Temperance
Girdle of Mighty ResolveGirdle of Mighty Resolve
Girdle of Stability
Leggings of Divine RetributionLeggings of Divine Retribution
Messenger of FateMessenger of Fate
Shadowmaster's Boots
Shadowmoon InsigniaShadowmoon InsigniaShoulders of the Hidden Predator
Shroud of Forgiveness
Staff of Immaculate RecoveryStaff of Immaculate Recovery
Unstoppable Aggressor's Ring
Vest of Mounting AssaultVest of Mounting Assault
Wand of Prismatic FocusWand of Prismatic FocusWristbands of Divine InfluenceReliquary of Souls
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The Reliquary of Souls manifests three different Essences over the course of the encounter, each of which applies unique effects that must be handled differently. First, the Essence of Suffering always strikes the nearest player and afflicts the raid with Aura of Suffering. Second, the Essence of Desire afflicts the raid with Aura of Desire. Finally, players must defeat the Essence of Anger which afflicts the raid with Aura of Anger.
Damage Dealers
- Avoid heavily damaging yourself during Aura of Desire.
- Be aware of your threat whileSeethe is active.
Healers
- Watch your mana during Aura of Suffering.
- Quickly dispel Soul Drain.
- Regenerate Mana from the Enslaved Souls during the Intermission stage.
Tanks
- While the Essence of Desire is active, be careful of Deaden.
- Using a Taunt effect while the Essence of Anger is active will cause Seethe.
- Face the Essence of Anger away from allies to avoid damage from Soul Scream.
Stage One: Essence of Suffering
Intermission: Release Enslaved Souls
Enslaved Soul
Stage Two: Essence of Desire
Stage Three: Essence of Anger
Loot
28 drops · item level 1 to 32 · 10 slots (Feet, Hands, Head, Held In Off-hand, Neck, Ranged +4 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Blood-Cursed Shoulderpads
Boneweave GirdleBoneweave Girdle
Crown of Empowered FateCrown of Empowered Fate
Dreadboots of the LegionDreadboots of the Legion
Elunite Empowered BracersElunite Empowered BracersGirdle of Stability
Gloves of Unfailing FaithGloves of Unfailing Faith
Grips of DamnationGrips of Damnation
Naaru-Blessed Life RodNaaru-Blessed Life Rod
Naturewarden's TreadsNaturewarden's Treads
Pendant of Titans
The Wavemender's MantleThe Wavemender's Mantle
Torch of the DamnedTorch of the Damned
Touch of Inspiration
Translucent Spellthread Necklace
Fragment of Anger
Fragment of Desire
Fragment of SufferingMother Shahraz
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Mother Shahraz will link allies together with Fatal Attraction while also dealing heavy damage to the raid with her Beams.
Damage Dealers
- Break the demonic link of Fatal Attraction by running away from allies.
- Avoid [Interrupting Shriek] by staying away from Mother Shahraz.
Healers
- Tanks will take heavy damage from Saber Lash.
- Break the demonic link of Fatal Attraction by running away from allies.
- Avoid [Interrupting Shriek] by staying away from Mother Shahraz.
Tanks
- Tanks take heavy damage from Saber Lash.
Beams
Every 30s Mother Shahraz will fire a random beam at nearby enemies.
Loot
30 drops · item level 1 to 33 · 8 slots (Chest, Feet, Head, Legs, Neck, One-Hand +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Blade of SavageryBlade of SavageryFocused Mana Bindings
Forest Prowler's HelmGarments of TemperanceGronnstalker's Spaulders
Heartshatter BreastplateHeartshatter BreastplateHelm of Soothing Currents
Helm of the Illidari Shatterer
Illidari Shoulderpads
Illidari ShoulderpadsKilt of Immortal NatureLeggings of Devastation
Lightbringer Shoulderguards
Mantle of the Malefic
Mantle of the Tempest
Nadina's Pendant of Purity
Onslaught Shoulderguards
Pauldrons of the Forgotten ConquerorPauldrons of the Forgotten ProtectorPauldrons of the Forgotten VanquisherShadowmaster's Boots
Shoulderguards of the Broken SageShoulderpads of AbsolutionSkyshatter MantleSlayer's ShoulderpadsThunderheart Spaulders
Undying Vigil Shoulderguards
Sultry GrimoireThe Illidari Council
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The Illidari Council consists of a powerful paladin, rogue, mage, and priest. They share health and bring their iconic abilities to bear against their foes.
Damage Dealers
- Melee damage dealers should avoid striking High Nethermancer Zerevor due to his Arcane Explosion.
- Interrupt Lady Malande's Circle of Healing.
Healers
- Allies afflicted with Veras's Envenom require urgent healing attention.
Tanks
- Hold the attention of Gathios the Shatterer and Veras Darkshadow.
- Keep Gathios the Shatterer away from the other members of the council to avoid buffing them with Devotion Aura.
Gathios the Shatterer
Blessings
Gathios can have one Blessing active at a time.
Judgments
Gathios will cast a Judgement based on which Seal he has active.
Devotion Aura
Consecration
Hammer of Justice
Veras Darkshadow
High Nethermancer Zerevor
Loot
25 drops · item level 27 to 33 · 6 slots (Back, Head, Legs, Shoulder, Trinket, Waist) · all Bind on Pickup
Belt of Divine Guidance
Cloak of the Illidari CouncilCloak of the Illidari Council
Cowl of the Illidari High LordForest Prowler's Helm
Gronnstalker's LeggingsHelm of the Illidari Shatterer
Illidari Leggings
Illidari Leggings
Leggings of Absolution
Leggings of the Forgotten ConquerorLeggings of the Forgotten ProtectorLeggings of the Forgotten Vanquisher
Leggings of the Malefic
Leggings of the Tempest
Legwraps of the Broken Sage
Lightbringer Legguards
Madness of the BetrayerMadness of the Betrayer
Onslaught Legguards
Skyshatter Legguards
Slayer's Legguards
Thunderheart LegguardsUndying Vigil LegplatesVeil of Turning LeavesIllidan Stormrage
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Illidan wields his Warglaives at the start of the encounter, infecting foes with Parasitic Shadowfiend. Upon reaching 65% health, Illidan takes flight and throws the Warglaives of Azzinoth to the ground, each of which unleashes a Flame. The two Flames of Azzinoth must be defeated to bring Illidan to the ground. For the remainder of the encounter, Illidan periodically unleashes the power of the demonic force within him, using those dark powers to assault his foes, before returning to his natural form. At 30% health, Maiev arrives to assist in handling the Betrayer's final efforts to overpower his foes.
Damage Dealers
- Move away from allies when afflicted with Parasitic Shadowfiend.
- Quickly defeat the Flames of Azzinoth in Stage Two of the encounter.
Healers
- Move away from allies when afflicted with Parasitic Shadowfiend.
- Quickly defeat the Flames of Azzinoth in Stage Two of the encounter.
Tanks
- Use Active Mitigation defensive abilities to survive Shear.
- Move Illidan Stormrage to avoid damage taken from Flame Crash.
- In Stage Two, be quick to grab the attention of the Flames of Azzinoth.
Stage One: You Are Not Prepared
Stage Two: Flames of Azzinoth
Stage Three: The Demon Within
Stage Four: The Long Hunt
Illidan Stormrage
Maiev Shadowsong
Loot
40 drops · item level 27 to 33 · 11 slots (Back, Chest, Finger, Head, Main Hand, Off Hand +5 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Warglaive of AzzinothWarglaive of Azzinoth
Black Bow of the BetrayerBlack Bow of the Betrayer
Bulwark of AzzinothBulwark of Azzinoth
Chestguard of the Forgotten ConquerorChestguard of the Forgotten ProtectorChestguard of the Forgotten VanquisherCowl of the Illidari High Lord
Crystal Spire of KaraborCrystal Spire of Karabor
Cursed Vision of SargerasCursed Vision of SargerasFaceplate of the ImpenetrableFaceplate of the Impenetrable
Gronnstalker's Chestguard
Illidari Robe
Illidari Robe
Jerkin of the Broken Sage
Lightbringer Chestguard
Memento of TyrandeMemento of Tyrande
Onslaught Chestguard
Robe of the Malefic
Robes of the Tempest
Shard of AzzinothShard of Azzinoth
Shroud of AbsolutionShroud of the Highborne
Skyshatter Breastplate
Slayer's Chestguard
Stormrage Signet RingStormrage Signet Ring
The Skull of Gul'danThe Skull of Gul'dan
Thunderheart Tunic
Undying Vigil Battleplate
Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the DevourerZhar'doom, Greatstaff of the DevourerQuests
4 quests Blizzard’s quest data files under Black Temple, most for level 30:
- Reward:28 gold9 silver
- Reward:500 reputation with Ashtongue Deathsworn
- Reward:350 reputation with Ashtongue Deathsworn
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