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Dungeon - Battle for Azeroth
Operation: Mechagon
8 encounters, 71 boss abilities and 90 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.
Prince Erazmin leads a group of unlikely allies on a desperate mission into the heart of Mechagon. In a race against time, they must overcome King Mechagon's army of mechanized monstrosities and defeat the mad genius before his doomsday device purges all organic life from Azeroth.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Battle for Azeroth |
| Encounters | 8 |
| Boss abilities | 71 |
| Drops | 90 |
| Item level | 1 to 78 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
| Difficulties | Mythic, Mythic Keystone |
Difficulties and Lockouts
Operation: Mechagon has 3 difficulties in the game data: Mythic saves you to a weekly lockout; Heroic and Mythic Keystone can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heroic | 5 | 50 | None |
| Mythic | 5 | 50 | Weekly |
| Mythic Keystone | 5 | None |
Mythic+ timer, Operation: Mechagon - Junkyard: 38:00 (+2 at 30:24, +3 at 22:48).
Mythic+ timer, Operation: Mechagon - Workshop: 32:00 (+2 at 25:36, +3 at 18:38).
Loot Table Value
Every one of Operation: Mechagon’s 90 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.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Instance Map
The Adventure Guide places 8 bosses of Operation: Mechagon on 4 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
Mechagon
1King Gobbamak2Gunker3Trixie & Naeno4HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit- 1 King Gobbamak 58.0, 27.3
- 2 Gunker 66.4, 64.9
- 3 Trixie & Naeno 61.0, 40.2
- 4 HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit 56.4, 59.8
Mechagon
5Tussle Tonks- 5 Tussle Tonks 28.0, 70.8
Mechagon
6K.U.-J.0.- 6 K.U.-J.0. 45.8, 38.7
Mechagon
7Machinist's Garden8King Mechagon- 7 Machinist's Garden 65.4, 48.6
- 8 King Mechagon 21.3, 65.0
Encounters
MMythicM+Mythic Keystone
King Mechagon
As maniacal as he is brilliant, King Mechagon despises all organic life. With his mechoriginator primed and ready, nothing stands in the way of his scheme to purge the curse of flesh from Azeroth and mechanize the entire world.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
King Mechagon, a master inventor, unleashes two of his greatest contraptions. Initially, he begins his assault by piloting the Aerial Unit R-21/X. Once destroyed, King Mechagon unleashes his greatest weapon, the Omega Buster mech suit.
Tanks
- Avoid touching Plasma Orbs.
- Position yourself to avoid hitting other players with Giga-Zap.
Healers
- Avoid touching Plasma Orbs.
- Position yourself to avoid hitting other players with Giga-Zap.
Damage Dealers
- Avoid touching Plasma Orbs.
- Position yourself to avoid hitting other players with Giga-Zap.
Stage One: Aerial Unit R-21/X
Stage Two: Omega Buster
Loot
23 drops · item level 1 to 78 · 8 slots (Chest, Feet, Hands, Head, Legs, Shoulder +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Engine of Mecha-Perfection
Anodized Deflectors
Apogee Inventor's Goggles
Circuit-Linked Chainmail
Electromagnetic Resistors
Extravagant Epaulets
Gauntlets of Absolute Authority
Hyperthread Wristwraps
Inventor's Ingenious Trifocals
Mad King's Sporran
Maniacal Monarch's Girdle
Mechanized Plate ChasseMekgineer's Mindbending Headgear
Performant Logic Board
Progression Sprocket
Psychogenic Prognosticator's Lenses
Regal Mekanospurs
Royal Attendant's Trousers
Self-Sanitizing Handwraps
Shoulderguards of Fraying Sanity
Blueprint: Perfectly Timed Differential
Golden Snorf
Gnomish Tesla TowerTussle Tonks
Mechagon's premier mechgineers test their mettle (and metal) by building customized combat robots. While these tonks typically battle each other for glory, they combine their efforts to repel foolhardy organic intruders who dare venture into Mechagon.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The Platinum Pummeler has three layers of Platinum Plating that must be removed via Piston Smashers before it can be damaged. Gnomercy 4.U. will target random players with its abilities. The Tussel Tonks Arena is threatening to players and Tonks alike!
Tanks
- Bring the Platinum Pummeler within range of Piston Smashers to remove stacks of Platinum Plating
Healers
- Avoid traps within the Tussle Tonks Arena, such as Buzz Saws
- Tanks will take heavy damage from the Platinum Pummeler while leading it to Piston Smashers
Damage Dealers
- Focus on taking out Gnomercy 4.U. while your tank weakens the Platinum Pummeler.
- Avoid traps within the Tussle Tonks Arena, such as Buzz Saws
The Tussle Tonks Arena
The Platinum Pummeler
Gnomercy 4.U.
Loot
9 drops · item level 78 · 6 slots (Feet, Legs, One-Hand, Trinket, Waist, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
K.U.-J.0.
As the respository for the city's refuse, the Under Junk is a prime target for gnomes from Bondo's gang who intend to steal valuable mechanical components. While Trash Mistress Wendy Cogsworth ceaselessly sorts the city's junk, her loyal guard dog, K.U.-J.0., keeps out unwelcome intruders--mechagnomes and adventurers alike.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Trash Mistress Wendy Cogsworth operates Gnomish Flying Claws, and will periodically drop Junk Cubes at player locations. Dodge the cubes, and take cover to avoid damage from K.U.-J.0.'s Venting Flames. Watch out! When overheated, Junk Cubes have been known to become Junk Bombs!
Tanks
- Use defensive cooldowns to survive damage from higher stacks of Blazing Chomp
- Spread out from allies and Junk Cubes when targeted with Explosive Leap
Healers
- Dispel Blazing Chomp from your tank before stacks get too high, but beware its explosive damage upon removal
- Spread out from allies and Junk Cubes when targeted with Explosive Leap
Damage Dealers
- Spread out from allies and Junk Cubes when targeted with Explosive Leap
Loot
6 drops · item level 78 · 4 slots (Back, Feet, Hands, Legs) · all Bind on Pickup
Machinist's Garden
Beautiful and dangerous, Head Machinist Sparkflux's metallic gardens are designed for both recreation and retribution. With a flick of a switch, the idyllic scenery transforms into a death trap from which no interloper can escape.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Over the course of the encounter the Head Machinist activates the garden's defenses to stop the intruders.
Tanks
- Avoid touching Self-Trimming Hedge blades.
- At 100 energy, the Head Machinist activates the "Hidden" Flame Cannon.
Healers
- Dispel allies who fail to avoid Discom-BOMB-ulator.
- Avoid touching Self-Trimming Hedge blades.
- At 100 energy, the Head Machinist activates the "Hidden" Flame Cannon.
Damage Dealers
- Avoid touching Self-Trimming Hedge blades.
- At 100 energy, the Head Machinist activates the "Hidden" Flame Cannon.
Head Machinist Sparkflux
Garden Gadgets
Loot
12 drops · item level 74 to 78 · 7 slots (Feet, Finger, Legs, One-Hand, Trinket, Two-Hand +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit
Predator of the skies, the HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit soars over the yard executing its prime directive, disintegrating all trespassers. With impenetrable armor and a lethal host of weapons, it annihilates all who are caught in its shadow.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit fires Cannon Blast at players while out of reach and calls in support from Mechagon City. The HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit tethers itself to an Overcharge Station when it's preparing to fire Annihilation Ray.
Tanks
- Prepare for heavy damage intake when struck by Wreck.
- Note the position of the HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit when it fires Cannon Blast.
- Ascend the platforms and Hack the Overcharge Station when the HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit uses Annihilation Ray.
Healers
- Wreck and Fulminating Zap inflict heavy damage.
- Utilizie crowd control abilities on Walkie Shockie X1 units and avoid being near them.
- Ascend the platforms and Hack the Overcharge Station when the HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit uses Annihilation Ray.
Damage Dealers
- Utilizie crowd control abilities on Walkie Shockie X1 units and avoid being near them.
- The HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit takes massive damage while under the effect of Haywire.
- Ascend the platforms and Hack the Overcharge Station when the HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit uses Annihilation Ray.
Stage One: Fire at Will!
The HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit assaults players trapped within a teleportation field.
Stage Two: Annihilation!
The HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit tethers itself to an Overcharge Station and prepares its Annihilation Ray.
Annihilation Ray
Platforms
Overcharge Station
Vent Blast
Sentry Array
An array of rotating beams, players that come into contact with a beam trigger Anti-Trespassing Teleport.
Sentry Bot
Loot
17 drops · item level 1 to 78 · 6 slots (Chest, Finger, Legs, One-Hand, Ranged, Shoulder) · all Bind on Pickup
Epaulets of Arcing PowerForceful Logic BoardFriend-or-Foe Identifier
Fusion Hacker
Harmonic Dematerializer
Light Auto-Stabilizing Energy Rifle
Logic Loop of DivisionLogic Loop of MaintenanceLogic Loop of RecursionLogic Loop of Synergy
Mechagon PeacekeeperOvercharged PantaloonsSubroutine: Emergency Repairs
Tank Buster Pauldrons
Type II Bomber Jacket
Volatile Arming Doublet
Microbot 8DKing Gobbamak
Obsessed with hoarding dangerous technology found amongst the scrap, King Gobbamak sits upon a pile of doomsday weapons that he lacks the intelligence to operate or understand.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Gobbamak calls Troggs from nearby caves to swarm players. Upon reaching 100 energy, Gobbamak uses Charged Smash which applies Electrical Charge to all players struck. This allows players to temporarily power the hoard of devices in the area.
Tanks
- Scrapbone Grunters attack players at random.
- Position Gobbamak so that your allies can split Charged Smash with you.
- Move near stolen tech with Electrical Charge to power them.
Healers
- Help split the damage of Charged Smash.
- Move near stolen tech with Electrical Charge to power them.
- Rumble inflicts moderate damage to all party members.
Damage Dealers
- Help split the damage of Charged Smash.
- Move near stolen tech with Electrical Charge to power them.
- Defeat Troggs to prevent your party from becoming overwhelmed.
King Gobbamak
Stolen Tech
Loot
8 drops · item level 78 · 5 slots (Feet, Hands, Legs, One-Hand, Two-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Gunker
After years of coalescing into a concentrated cesspool, Mechagon's toxic waste has gained malevolent sentience. With the sanitation systems disabled, Gunker is free to ooze across all of Azeroth.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Gunker spreads Toxic Goop throughout the area. Aid Squirt Bots that become Gooped so that they are able to Sanitizing Spray.
Tanks
- Move near Squirt Bots using Sanitizing Spray to avoid the effects of Toxic Goop.
- Damage allies and Squirt Bots that become Gooped to free them.
- Remain within melee range of Gunker to prevent it from casting Sludge Bolt.
Healers
- Move near Squirt Bots using Sanitizing Spray to avoid the effects of Toxic Goop.
- Damage allies and Squirt Bots that become Gooped to free them.
- Toxic Fumes inflicts constant periodic damage to all players.
Damage Dealers
- Move near Squirt Bots using Sanitizing Spray to avoid the effects of Toxic Goop.
- Damage allies and Squirt Bots that become Gooped to free them.
Loot
9 drops · item level 78 · 4 slots (Feet, Hands, One-Hand, Waist) · all Bind on Pickup
Trixie & Naeno
Trixie and Naeno, two of Bondo's top lieutenants, have a turbulent relationship. While Trixie prides herself on ruthless efficiency, Naeno is the embodiment of chaos while behind the wheel. The only thing they have in common is their penchant for senseless violence, which they enjoy dispensing on anyone foolish enough to wander into their territory.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Trixie fires Taze at the party while Naeno attempts to run the party down in the Mechacycle. Periodically, Trixie will target a player with Mega Taze inflicting massive damage and stunning players that are unable to reach a Smoke Cloud in time.
Tanks
- Interrupt Taze as often as possible to reduce the damage intake of your allies.
- Hide in a Smoke Cloud when you are targeted by Mega Taze.
- Avoid being struck by Bolt Buster.
Healers
- Hide in a Smoke Cloud when you are targeted by Mega Taze.
- Naeno inflicts heavy group wide damage with Turbo Boost when Trixie is defeated before him.
Damage Dealers
- Interrupt Taze as often as possible to reduce the damage intake of your allies.
- Hide in a Smoke Cloud when you are targeted by Mega Taze.
- Attempt to defeat Trixie and Naeno within a short time of each other.
Trixie "The Tech" Tazer
Naeno Megacrash
Loot
10 drops · item level 78 · 8 slots (Back, Hands, Legs, One-Hand, Shield, Trinket +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Achievements
7 achievements tied to Operation: Mechagon, worth 50 achievement points in total.
Operation: Mechagon Guild RunDefeat King Mechagon in Operation: Mechagon on Mythic difficulty while in a guild group.10- Keystone Hero: Operation: MechagonComplete Operation: Mechagon - Junkyard and Operation: Mechagon - Workshop at Mythic Level 20 or higher, within the time limit.Max Level Unlock: Teleport to Mechagon
Clean Up On Aisle MechagonDefeat Gunker in Operation: Mechagon after rescuing 5 Helpless Critters on Mythic Difficulty.10
Stay PositiveDefeat King Gobbamak in Operation: Mechagon while the Sacred Gear is charged in Mythic Difficulty.10
M.C., HammeredDefeat the Tussle Tonks in Operation: Mechagon after Deuce Mecha-Buffer has been hit with a Piston Smasher on Mythic Difficulty.Decor Reward: Gnomish T.O.O.L.B.O.X.10
Go Ahead, Make My DaisyDefeat the Machinist's Garden in Operation: Mechagon without being struck by "Hidden" Flame Cannon, Self-Trimming Hedges, Discom-BOMB-ulator, or Roaring Flame on Mythic Difficulty.10- Keystone Hero: Operation: Mechagon - WorkshopComplete Operation: Mechagon - Workshop at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.Max Level Unlock: Teleport to Operation: Mechagon - Workshop
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