
Dungeon - Shadowlands
Plaguefall
4 encounters, 31 boss abilities and 63 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.
Underneath the ruined House of Plagues, lies one of the most destructive forces Maldraxxus has ever known. Those who covet this power search the plague-ridden debris in a race to claim this weapon for themselves. Whoever captures this prize will hold the fate of the Shadowlands in their clutches.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Shadowlands |
| Encounters | 4 |
| Boss abilities | 31 |
| Drops | 63 |
| Item level | 1 to 158 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
| Difficulties | Normal, Heroic, Mythic |
Difficulties and Lockouts
Plaguefall has 5 difficulties in the game data: Mythic saves you to a weekly lockout; Normal, Heroic, Mythic Keystone and Timewalking can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | 50 to 60 | None |
| Heroic | 5 | 60 | None |
| Mythic | 5 | 60 | Weekly |
| Mythic Keystone | 5 | None | |
| Timewalking | 5 | 10+ | None |
Mythic+ timer, Plaguefall: 38:00 (+2 at 30:24, +3 at 22:48).
Loot Table Value
Every one of Plaguefall’s 63 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 Plaguefall is in Maldraxxus at 59.5, 65.1.
Abomination FactoryHouse of RitualsNurakkirSixfold RecluseTheater of PainEntrance 59.5, 65.1Maldraxxus, 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 Plaguefall on 2 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
Plaguefall
1Globgrog2Doctor Ickus3Domina Venomblade- 1 Globgrog 50.5, 21.6
- 2 Doctor Ickus 62.0, 44.0
- 3 Domina Venomblade 55.5, 75.5
Plaguefall
4Margrave Stradama- 4 Margrave Stradama 52.5, 78.4
Encounters
NNormalHHeroicMMythic
Doctor Ickus
The destruction of the House of Plagues and the slime eruptions left in its wake will not stop the presumed genius of Doctor Ickus and his deranged experiments.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
At health thresholds of 66% and 33%, Doctor Ickus empowers his jetpack and leaps away from the players towards a random slime pool. Once there, he sets a bomb that will detonate, causing a Virulent Explosion.
Tank
- Pestilence Slimes grant Doctor Ickus Rapid Infection when close.
- Step on Erupting Oozes before they Erupt.
- Congealed Slimes grant Doctor Ickus Congealed Contagion when close.
Damage Dealers
- Defeat Plague Bombs before they cast Virulent Explosion.
- On death, Pestilence Slimes melt into pools of Rapid Infection.
- Congealed Slimes grant Doctor Ickus Congealed Contagion when close.
Healer
- Dispel allies effected by Slime Injection.
Plague Bomb
Doctor Ickus plants Plague Bombs in various slime pools during the encounter.
Slime Injection
Erupting Ooze
Pestilence Surge
Pestilence Slime
Congealed Surge
Congealed Slime
Loot
13 drops · item level 145 to 158 · 6 slots (Hands, Head, One-Hand, Shoulder, Trinket, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
Margrave Stradama
It was believed that Margrave Stradama was destroyed in the explosion that brought down her house. In truth the explosion transformed her into a monstrous new form, driving her mad, and leaving her at the heart of the fallen House of Plagues.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Stradama sinks beneath the ooze at health thresholds of 66% and 33%, unleashing tentacles that assault the party with Plague Crash.
Tank
- Touch of Slime inflicts heavy party wide damage upon striking no players.
- Avoid the tentacles during Plague Crash.
Damage Dealers
- Defeat Malignant Spawn before they overwhelm the party with Touch of Slime.
- Avoid the tentacles during Plague Crash.
Healer
- Infectious Rain inflicts increasing Nature damage to the party.
- Avoid the tentacles during Plague Crash.
Malignant Growth
Malignant Spawn
Plaguebound Devoted
Summoned at health thresholds 66%, 33%, and continually crawl from the floor while Margave Stradama is under 33%.
Loot
27 drops · item level 1 to 158 · 7 slots (Back, Feet, Hands, Legs, One-Hand, Shoulder +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Globgrog
The exact nature of the plagues and oozes disgorged by the House of Plague's fall may never be deciphered, but the collection of slimes and flesh that became Globgrog will guard this treasure fanatically.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
At full energy, Globgrog will Beckon Slime, summoning nearby Slimy Morsels that slowly move towards him. When a Slimy Morsel reaches Globgrog, he will Consume Slime, restoring his health.
Tank
- Globgrog will Consume Slime if a Slimy Morsel reaches him.
- Slime Wave inflicts high damage to players in a frontal cone.
Damage Dealers
- Globgrog will Consume Slime if a Slimy Morsel reaches him.
- Slime Wave inflicts high damage to players in a frontal cone.
Healer
- Plaguestomp inflicts party-wide damage.
- Slime Wave inflicts high damage to players in a frontal cone.
Beckon Slime
In Mythic difficulty, Globgrog also beckons a Slimy Smorgasbord.
Loot
10 drops · item level 145 to 158 · 5 slots (Feet, Head, Legs, One-Hand, Trinket) · all Bind on Pickup
Domina Venomblade
Domina Venomblade believes the instrument of her revenge for the fall of the House of Eyes rests with Plaguefall. No one, not even her former allies will keep her from gaining the weapon hidden in these ruins.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
At full energy, Domina orders Brood Assassins concealed in Shroudweb to join the fight. Brood Assassins cast Assassinate until they are revealed from stealth.
Tank
- Brood Assassins cast Assassinate until they are revealed.
- Cytotoxic Slash greatly increases damage taken by Assassinate and Venomblades.
Damage Dealers
- Brood Assassins cast Assassinate until they are revealed.
- Beware of nearby allies when targeted by Shadow Ambush.
Healer
- Assassinate inflicts heavy damage over time.
- Cytotoxic Slash greatly increases damage taken by Assassinate and Venomblades.
- Beware of your nearby allies when targeted by Shadow Ambush.
Brood Assassins
Brood Assassins join the encounter concealed within Shroudweb until revealed by players.
Loot
13 drops · item level 1 to 158 · 6 slots (Finger, Hands, One-Hand, Two-Hand, Waist, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
Achievements
8 achievements tied to Plaguefall, worth 70 achievement points in total.
Mythic: Plaguefall Guild RunDefeat Margrave Stradama in Plaguefall on Mythic difficulty while in a guild group.10
PlaguefallDefeat Margrave Stradama in Plaguefall.10
Heroic: PlaguefallDefeat Margrave Stradama in Plaguefall on Heroic difficulty or higher.10
Mythic: PlaguefallDefeat Margrave Stradama in Plaguefall on Mythic or Mythic Keystone difficulty.10
Keystone Hero: PlaguefallComplete Plaguefall at Mythic Level 20 or higher, within the time limit.Max Level Unlock: Teleport to Plaguefall
Full Gores MealDefeat Globgrog after feeding him a three course meal in Plaguefall on Mythic difficulty.10
Going ViralDefeat Doctor Ickus after destroying 2 Volatile Plague Bombs in Plaguefall on Mythic difficulty.10
Riding with my SlimesDefeat all bosses while affected by Plaguefallen within a single visit in Plaguefall on Mythic difficulty.10
More Shadowlands Dungeons
Other dungeons from the same expansion.