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Dungeon - Midnight
Murder Row
4 encounters, 34 boss abilities and 31 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.
The darkened streets of Murder Row hide a secret fel-smuggling operation that has been preying on the fears of Silvermoon's citizens ever since the Voidstorm appeared.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Midnight |
| Encounters | 4 |
| Boss abilities | 34 |
| Drops | 31 |
| Item level | 1 to 108 |
| Tradeable drops | 4 |
| Difficulties | Heroic, Mythic |
Difficulties and Lockouts
Murder Row has 5 difficulties in the game data: Mythic resets daily; Normal, Heroic, Mythic Keystone and Follower can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | 80 to 90 | None |
| Heroic | 5 | 90 | None |
| Mythic | 5 | 90 | Daily |
| Mythic Keystone | 5 | None | |
| Follower | 5 | 80 to 90 | None |
Mythic+ timer, Murder Row: 34:00 (+2 at 27:12, +3 at 20:24).
Loot Table Value
4 of Murder Row’s 31 drops are tradeable, and 4 of those are on the Auction House right now. The richest is Formula: Smuggler's Enchanted Edge at 724g (median across 80 realms).
| Tradeable drop | Median price | Cheapest listing | Listed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula: Smuggler's Enchanted Edge | 724 gold | 98 gold | 80 realms |
| Pattern: Row Walker's Insurance | 293 gold | 49 gold | 74 realms |
| Plans: Murder Row Fishhook | 228 gold | 10 gold | 82 realms |
| Plans: Murder Row Fleet Feet | 199 gold | 5 gold | 81 realms |
Median is the middle price across every connected realm that currently lists the item, from our own Auction House scan, updated 1h ago.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Instance Map
The Adventure Guide places 4 bosses of Murder Row on 3 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
Murder Row
1Kystia Manaheart- 1 Kystia Manaheart 45.5, 29.2
The Illicit Rain
2Zaen Bladesorrow- 2 Zaen Bladesorrow 30.4, 50.5
Augurs' Terrace
3Xathuux the Annihilator4Lithiel Cinderfury- 3 Xathuux the Annihilator 55.7, 89.3
- 4 Lithiel Cinderfury 47.3, 21.5
Encounters
HHeroicMMythic
Kystia Manaheart
Although an accomplished Magister, Kystia Manaheart was far too devoted to fel magic to give it up entirely. Little wonder she's become a staunch supporter and ally to underground fel smuggling operations in the Row.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Kystia Manaheart is accompanied by her pet mana wyrm Nibbles, who is controlled by Illicit Infusion. When this infusion is removed, Nibbles breaks free of Kystia's control and reverts back to her light form to assist players in battle with Light Infusion.
Damage Dealers
- Kystia turns Nibbles hostile to players with Illicit Infusion.
- Avoid Nibbles' Fel Spray.
- Interrupt Kystia's Mirror Images.
Healers
- Kystia turns Nibbles hostile to players with Illicit Infusion.
- Avoid Nibbles' Fel Spray.
- Kystia inflicts heavy damage to all players while Destabilized.
Tank
- Kystia turns Nibbles hostile to players with Illicit Infusion.
- Avoid Nibbles' Fel Spray.
- Interrupt Kystia's Mirror Images.
Loot
7 drops · item level 108 · 7 slots (Feet, Hands, Head, Ranged, Trinket, Two-Hand +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Zaen Bladesorrow
Clever, quick-witted and commanding, Zaen Bladesorrow oversees the shipments of illegal fel artifacts. Those under his command follow his orders to the letter... or pay the price.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Zaen Bladesorrow demonstrates how this town got its name by occassionally casting Murder in a Row at all players. Dodge his deadly aim by taking cover to avoid heavy damage.
Damage Dealers
- At 100 energy, Zaen casts Murder in a Row. Get to cover!
- Avoid damage from Same-Day Delivery and Fire Bomb.
Healers
- At 100 energy, Zaen casts Murder in a Row. Get to cover!
- Avoid damage from Same-Day Delivery and Fire Bomb.
Tank
- At 100 energy, Zaen casts Murder in a Row. Get to cover!
- Avoid damage from Same-Day Delivery and Fire Bomb.
- Zaen inflicts heavy damage to his current target with Envenom.
Same-Day Delivery
Forbidden Freight
A shipment meant to be kept hidden from prying eyes. Provides an excellent source of cover.
Loot
7 drops · item level 108 · 7 slots (Back, Hands, Legs, One-Hand, Shoulder, Trinket +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Xathuux the Annihilator
Xathuux the Annihilator is one of Lithiel Cinderfury's most powerful summons. Although he loathes serving the warlock, he follows her commands for the sheer visceral joy of destruction.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Xathuux the Annihilator's rage increases until he erupts with Demonic Rage and gains Burning Steps.
Damage Dealers
- Burning Steps leaves damaging pools of fel magic on the ground for a long duration.
- Axe Toss targets a random player and applies Fel Lightning to all players until the axe is destroyed.
Healers
- Legion Strike inflicts heavy Physical damage and reduces incoming healing.
- Axe Toss targets a random player and applies Fel Lightning to all players until the axe is destroyed.
Tanks
- Legion Strike inflicts heavy Physical damage and reduces incoming healing.
- Burning Steps creates damaging pools of fel magic that expand from Xathuux the Annihilator's location and remain on the ground for a long duration.
Loot
5 drops · item level 108 · 5 slots (Feet, Finger, Trinket, Two-Hand, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
Lithiel Cinderfury
Lithiel Cinderfury sees the Voidstorm above Silvermoon as both threat and opportunity. Her people are afraid, and she has a perfect solution... the power of fel. She claims her smuggling operation protects her people from the dangers above, but the profits she receives are a pleasing bonus.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Fingers of Gul'dan will summon Wild Imps near every target. After casting Fingers of Gul'dan Lithiel Cinderfury casts Demonic Gateway to escape and then begins casting Malefic Wave. Malefic Wave slowly expands over a large area inflicting heavy damage along with lingering damage over time. Players traveling through Lithiel's Demonic Gateway are immune to the initial impact and lingering Fire vulnerability from passing through Malefic Wave.
Damage Dealers
- Malefic Wave grants Malefic Empowerment to any summoned demons still alive when it passes over them.
- Chaos Bolt inflicts high damage to a random target if not interrupted.
Tanks
- Chaos Bolt inflicts high damage to a random target if not interrupted.
- Furious Vilefiend inflicts heavy damage.
Healers
- Malefic Wave applies lingering damage over time when players using Lithiel's Demonic Gateway pass through Malefic Wave.
- Furious Vilefiend inflicts heavy damage.
Fingers of Gul'dan
Wild Imp
Loot
12 drops · item level 1 to 108 · 7 slots (Chest, Head, Legs, Neck, One-Hand, Shoulder +1 more) · 4 tradeable
Achievements
5 achievements tied to Murder Row, worth 40 achievement points in total.
Mythic: Murder Row Guild RunDefeat Lithiel Cinderfury in Murder Row on Mythic difficulty while in a guild group.10- Murder RowDefeat Lithiel Cinderfury in Murder Row.10
- Heroic: Murder RowDefeat Lithiel Cinderfury in Murder Row on Heroic difficulty or higher.10
- Mythic: Murder RowDefeat Lithiel Cinderfury in Murder Row on Mythic or Mythic Keystone difficulty.10
- Keystone Hero: Murder RowComplete Murder Row at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.Max Level Unlock: Teleport to Murder Row
More Midnight Dungeons
Other dungeons from the same expansion.
Recent hotfixes for Murder Row
- September 1, 2026 Dungeons and Raids › Murder Row
Addressed an issue where Xathuux the Annihilator's Axe Toss can sometimes inflict less damage than intended.
- August 25, 2026 Dungeons and Raids › Murder Row
Addressed an issue where Malefic Wave can sometimes fail to hit players.
- August 25, 2026 Dungeons and Raids › Murder Row
Addressed an issue where Row Snitch can be uninteractable.
- August 25, 2026 Dungeons and Raids › Murder Row › Lithiel Cinderfury
Fingers of Gul’dan now prefers non-tank players.
- August 25, 2026 Dungeons and Raids › Murder Row › Lithiel Cinderfury
Fingers of Gul’Dan number of targets reduced to 4 (was 5).
- August 25, 2026 Dungeons and Raids › Murder Row › Lithiel Cinderfury
Fingers of Gul’dan number of Wild Imps summoned increased to 4 (was 3).
- August 18, 2026 Dungeons › Murder Row
Reduced required enemy forces to 655 (was 690).
- August 18, 2026 Dungeons › Murder Row
Removed the creature pack of a Corrupted Warlock and two Wrathguard Flayers before Xathuux the Annihilator.
Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.