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Raid - Legion
The Emerald Nightmare
7 encounters, 140 boss abilities and 108 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 Emerald Dream was created by the titans as a blueprint for Azeroth itself - a verdant and perfect mirror that reflects the state of nature had it remained unspoiled by so-called civilization. For many years, the druids and keepers who are closest to nature have noticed signs of an unsettling presence stirring within the Dream. Spurred on by the Legion and Nightmare Lord Xavius, that creeping corruption has now burst forth, and will engulf all of Azeroth if it is not rooted out at its source.
Quick Facts
| Type | Raid |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Legion |
| Encounters | 7 |
| Boss abilities | 140 |
| Drops | 108 |
| Item level | 1 to 50 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
| Difficulties | Heroic, Mythic |
Difficulties and Lockouts
The Emerald Nightmare has 4 difficulties in the game data: Normal, Heroic, Mythic and Looking For Raid save you to a weekly lockout.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 30 | 45 | Weekly |
| Heroic | 30 | 45 | Weekly |
| Mythic | 20 | 45 | Weekly |
| Looking For Raid | 30 | 45 | Weekly |
Raid Finder splits The Emerald Nightmare into 3 wings:
- Darkbough
- Tormented Guardians
- Rift of Aln
Loot Table Value
Every one of The Emerald Nightmare’s 108 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 The Emerald Nightmare is in Val'sharah at 56.3, 36.7.
Legion AssaultEntrance 56.3, 36.7Val'sharah, 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 7 bosses of The Emerald Nightmare on 7 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
The Emerald Nightmare
1Nythendra- 1 Nythendra 55.3, 50.2
The Emerald Nightmare
2Il'gynoth, Heart of Corruption- 2 Il'gynoth, Heart of Corruption 48.4, 48.3
The Emerald Nightmare
3Elerethe Renferal- 3 Elerethe Renferal 33.1, 61.4
The Emerald Nightmare
4Ursoc- 4 Ursoc 47.9, 29.9
The Emerald Nightmare
5Dragons of Nightmare- 5 Dragons of Nightmare 37.0, 47.9
The Emerald Nightmare
6Cenarius- 6 Cenarius 60.0, 33.5
The Emerald Nightmare
7Xavius- 7 Xavius 48.9, 48.5
Encounters
HHeroicMMythic
Ursoc
Ursoc is one of the Wild Gods. Patron of the furbolg, and closely linked to the druidic power of shapeshifting, the ancient great bear has long been a protector of Azeroth. But as Ursoc slumbered at his shrine in the Grizzly Hills, the world around him was plunged into corruption, and he awoke to torment and nightmare, consuming and twisting his being.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Ursoc tramples his enemies with Barreling Impact and periodically roars for a Roaring Cacophany. In Mythic difficulty, Nightmare Images periodically animate and attack players.
Damage Dealers
- When not afflicted with Momentum, stand in Ursoc's path when he uses Focused Gaze to reduce the amount of damage Barreling Impact inflicts.
- Get as far away from Ursoc as possible when the target of Focused Gaze to reduce the damage taken from Trampling Slam.
Healers
- When not afflicted with Momentum, stand in Ursoc's path when he uses Focused Gaze to reduce the amount of damage Barreling Impact inflicts.
- Get as far away from Ursoc as possible when the target of Focused Gaze to reduce the damage taken from Trampling Slam.
Tanks
- Ensure that no tank overlaps the effects of both Overwhelm and Rend Flesh at the same time, taunting when necessary.
- Switch off which tank holds Ursoc's attention for Overwhelm and Rend Flesh each time he charges.
- Stay out of the proximity of Nightmare Images to avoid Nightmarish Cacophany.
Roaring Cacophony
Nightmarish Cacophony
In Mythic difficulty, Nightmare Images periodically animate and attack players.
Miasma
Echoing Dischord
Loot
16 drops · item level 50 · 8 slots (Chest, Feet, Hands, Legs, Neck, Shoulder +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Bloodied Bear Fang
Bloodthirsty Instinct
Crimson Wool-Lined Slippers
Cursed Beartooth Necklace
Heightened Senses
Matted Fur Pauldrons
Primal Gauntlets of Rage
Ragged Fur Wristwraps
Reverberating Femur
Scarred Ragefang Chestpiece
Scored Ironclaw Sabatons
Splotched Bloodfur Leggings
Trampling Warboots
Tuft of Ironfur
Unbridled Fury
Ursoc's Rending PawNythendra
Nythendra was once a member of the Green Dragonflight charged with guarding the world tree, Shaladrassil. When Xavius' corruption of the Nightmare consumed Shaladrassil, it consumed the sleeping guardian as well. Nythendra is now nothing more than a skeletal version of herself, swarming in pestilence, ready to devour anyone or anything foolish enough to enter her lair.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Nythendra's Infested Breath unleashes great gouts of insects and corruption, consuming 50 Energy. When Nythendra's Energy is depleted, she collapses to the ground and Heart of the Swarm begins. Once she is fully recharged, her form coalesces and she resumes her attack.
Damage Dealers
- Stay away from your allies while afflicted with Rot.
- Quickly run out of Infested Breath.
- Do not stand near insects during Heart of the Swarm.
- Quickly damage allies aflicted with Infested Mind to free them.
Healers
- Stay away from your allies while afflicted with Rot.
- Quickly run out of Infested Breath.
- Do not stand near insects during Heart of the Swarm.
Tanks
- Move away from others while afflicted with Volatile Rot.
- Quickly run out of Infested Breath.
- Do not stand near insects during Heart of the Swarm.
Stage One: The Plagued Dreamer
Infested
All applications of Infested are removed once Nythendra completes Heart of the Swarm.
Infested Mind
Infested Ground
Infested Breath
Rot
Volatile Rot
Tail Lash
Stage Two: Heart of the Swarm
Loot
14 drops · item level 50 · 8 slots (Chest, Feet, Finger, Head, Shoulder, Trinket +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Dragons of Nightmare
The Emerald Dream was entrusted to Ysera for safekeeping, and the mightiest of her green dragon brood were assigned to stand watch over four portals that connected directly to Azeroth. But even before the Cataclysm, these dragons began to show signs of corruption. Now, the path to the Nightmare's core runs through the dragons' lair.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Ysondre shares health with Emeriss, Lethon, and Taerar. She begins the fight alongside the nightmare of one of her former cohorts. When Ysondre reaches 70% health remaining, the nightmare takes to the skies and a new one emerges from a nearby portal. Upon reaching 40% health remaining, the nightmare dragon in the air lands and the one on the ground takes to the air. In Mythic difficulty, Ysondre is accompanied by Emeriss, Lethon, and Taerar at all times.
Damage Dealers
- Be sure to switch targets to prevent Slumbering Nightmare from triggering.
- Try not to stand directly behind the dragons so as to not be struck by Tail Lash.
- Stand within the Nightmare Bloom to prevent Dread Horrors from spawning.
Healers
- Be sure to switch targets to prevent Slumbering Nightmare from triggering.
- Quickly dispel Defiled Vines from allies so that they can escape the resulting Defiled Eruption.
- Stand within the Nightmare Bloom to prevent Dread Horrors from spawning.
Tanks
- Be sure to switch targets to prevent Slumbering Nightmare from triggering.
- Face the dragons away allies so they don't get hit by Corrupted Breath.
Shared Abilities
Ysondre and the nightmare of each of her cohorts share the following abilities on the ground.
Emeriss
Taerar
Lumbering Mindgorger
At 90%, 60%, and 30% health remaining, a Lumbering Mindgorger coalesces to devour the thoughts of all players.
Loot
15 drops · item level 50 · 7 slots (Chest, Feet, Finger, Hands, Head, Trinket +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Bioluminescent Mushroom
Cowl of Fright
Dragonbone Wristclamps
Dragonspur Wristguards
Dreamscale Inlaid Vestments
Entrancing Stone
Gauntlets of the Demented Mind
Handwraps of Delusional Power
Horror Inscribed Chestguard
Malignant Sabatons
Mindrend Band
Nightmare Engulfed Jewel
Phantasmal Echo
Unstable Horrorslime
Vial of Nightmare FogXavius
Once a powerful mage, and a councilor to Queen Azshara, Xavius forged a pact with Sargeras to enable the Legion's first invasion of Azeroth. Cursed and tormented in the wake of that defeat, Xavius plots vengeance against the world from within the Rift of Aln. Those who venture into the Nightmare will face the full extent of his power, and his true form - a grotesque and distended monstrosity.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Most of Nightmare Lord Xavius's attacks inflict Corruption on their victims. As a player gains more Corruption, they become increasingly vulnerable to the power of the Nightmare, eventually losing control entirely and turning against their friends at maximum Corruption. Players' only hope lies in the power of Ysera, who puts many of them into a deep slumber and forms a Dream Simulacrum of those players. When their Simulacrum perishes, the affected player will awaken, as any Corruption gained by their Simulacrum dissipates harmlessly.
Damage Dealers
- Players affected by Dream Simulacrum should protect non-dreaming players by handling any abilities that spread Corruption.
- Defeat Inconceivable Horrors before they can get close enough to cast Dark Ruination on Xavius.
- Absorb Tainted Discharge before it can reform back into Inconceivable Horrors.
Healers
- Players affected by Dream Simulacrum should protect non-dreaming players by handling any abilities that spread corruption.
- Dispel Darkening Soul and Blackening Soul as sparingly as possible to manage the amount of Corruption you gain.
- Absorb Tainted Discharge before it can reform back into Inconceivable Horrors.
Tanks
- Players affected by Dream Simulacrum should protect non-dreaming players by handling any abilities that spread corruption.
- Move away from others when Darkening Soul and Blackening Soul is about to be dispelled from you.
- Quickly pick up Corruption Horrors when Manifest Corruption is cast.
- Absorb Tainted Discharge before it can reform back into Inconceivable Horrors.
The Dream
When Xavius reaches 95% and 60% health, the Dream of Ysera puts half of the party into a Dreaming State. Affected players fall asleep while a Dream Simulacrum of them rises to fight Xavius. If the Dream Simulacrum should ever die, the player's actual body will awaken. All Nightmare Corruption gained by the Dream Simulacrum is lost when the player returns to their body.
Nightmare Corruption
Many of Xavius's spells spread Nightmare Corruption to those hit. The more corrupted a player becomes, the more the nightmare becomes real to the player. Should any player ever become completely corrupted, they will become dominated by Xavius.
Dread Abomination
At 33 points of Corruption, colossal Nightmare creatures materialize from the player's mind, smashing the world around the player.
Corruption: Unfathomable Reality
Corruption: Descent into Madness
Stage One: The Descent Into Madness
Stage Two: From the Shadows
Upon reaching 65% health remaining, Xavius intensifies his attack.
Stage Three: World of Darkness
Upon reaching 30% health remaining, Xavius calls upon the purest Nightmare to engulf his enemies.
Loot
18 drops · item level 1 to 50 · 10 slots (Chest, Feet, Finger, Head, Legs, Neck +4 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Azsharan Councillor's Clasp
Blackened Portalstone Necklace
Boots of Endless Betrayal
Bough of Corruption
Crystallized Drop of Eternity
Disjointed Linkage Leggings
Eon-Tempered Waistplate
Fragment of Eternal Spite
Grotesque Statuette
Hood of Darkened Visions
Maddening Robe of Secrets
Manacles of the Nightmare Colossus
Midnight Herald's Pauldrons
Nightmarish Elm Branch
Repulsive Leathery Pants
The First Satyr's Spaulders
Twice-Warped Azsharan Signet
Illusion: NightmareIl'gynoth, Heart of Corruption
Lodged in the hollows of a now-decrepit world tree, Il'gynoth is a manifestation of the horrors that lie at the heart of the Nightmare. It is a mass of corruption - a thing that should not be. Its tendrils seep through the ground, emerging in countless horrifying eyestalks and limbs.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Players begin the encounter fighting against Il'gynoth's erupting eyestalks and tentacles, while the monstrous Eye bars the way to the heart of the tree. Defeating these tentacles spawns animated Nightmare Ichor globules, which players can destroy near the Eye to damage it. Once the Eye is defeated, players can enter the hollow to damage Il'gynoth directly for a time, after which the Eye reforms to seal the entrance to the hollow once more, killing any players who remain inside. This repeats until players defeat Il'gynoth.
Tanks
- Dominator Tentacles' Nightmarish Fury and Nightmare Horrors' Eye of Fate deal heavy damage.
- Nightmare Horrors create pools of Nightmare Corruption - move them to minimize the damage dealt.
- Avoid players targeted by Ground Slam.
Healers
- Dominator Tentacles' Nightmarish Fury and Nightmare Horrors' Eye of Fate deal heavy damage to Tanks.
- Dispel Touch of Corruption.
- Lure Nightmare Ichors that are fixated on you to the Eye of Il'gynoth when they are low on health.
- Move away from the raid when affected by Spew Corruption.
Damage Dealers
- Move away from the raid when affected by Spew Corruption.
- Interrupt Deathglare Tentacles' Mind Flay.
- Lure Nightmare Ichors that are fixated on you to the Eye of Il'gynoth when they are low on health, and wait to kill them until they are in range of the Eye.
- Avoid players targeted by Ground Slam, and move away from other players when targeted by it.
Stage One: The Ruined Ground
Players engage creatures of nightmare while the Eye of Il'gynoth watches over them, directing the forces of corruption.
Nightmare Corruption
Death Blossom
The Eye of Il'gynoth
Nightmare Ichor
Fixate
Touch of Corruption
Nightmare Explosion
On Mythic Difficulty, all players in the encounter also suffer Shadow damage every 2 seconds for 4 sec. This effect stacks.
The Forces of Corruption
When killed, the forces of corruption will spawn Nightmare Ichor.
Nightmare Horror
Deathglare Tentacle
Corruptor Tentacle
Dominator Tentacle
Stage Two: The Heart of Corruption
When the Eye of Il'gynoth is destroyed, the chamber holding Il'gynoth's beating heart is revealed.
The Heart of Il'gynoth
Shriveled Eyestalk
Loot
16 drops · item level 50 · 8 slots (Finger, Hands, Head, Legs, Shoulder, Trinket +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Celestially Aligned Hood
Clasp of Cosmic Insignificance
Cube of Malice
Dreadful Cyclopean Signet
Dreamsculptor's Gloves
Gauntlets of Malevolent Intent
Goblet of Nightmarish Ichor
Gore-Drenched Fetish
Otherworldy Leather Mantle
Pauldrons of Shifting Runes
Radiating Metallic Shard
Singular Chain Leggings
Sloshing Core of Hatred
Spontaneous Appendages
Waistplate of Nameless Horror
Wriggling SinewElerethe Renferal
Elerethe, once a mighty druid and adept shapeshifter, was led down a dark path by the belief that she was betrayed by her closest allies. Her consciousness now resides in the nightmare, damning her to an existence of fear, confusion, and hatred.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
As the fight progresses, Elerethe swaps between the nightmarish forms of a spider and a roc. When she takes to the skies as a roc, she moves to a different platform, forcing players to weather her Dark Storm as they make their way towards her. On Mythic difficulty, Elrethe uses an additional ability depending on what platform she is currently on. On the first platform she uses Tangled Webs, on the second she uses Violent Winds, and on the third Nightmare Spawn.
Damage Dealers
- During Spider form, stand apart from the raid during Necrotic Venom to place venomous pools.
- During Roc form, place Twisting Shadows away from the raid.
- Kill Venomous Spiderlings.
Healers
- During Spider form, heal allies connected by Web of Pain.
- During Roc form, the raid takes ramping damage from Dark Storm until they reach the eye of the storm.
Tanks
- During Spider form, take turns tanking Spiderlings to manage applications of Dripping Fangs.
- During Roc form, quickly taunt Elerethe after Raking Talons.
- During Roc form, pick up a Shimmering Feather to speed your way across the webbing.
- Keep Venomous Spiderlings away from the boss or they will grant her stacks of Swarm.
Elerethe Renferal
Spider Form
Takes the form of a nightmare spider.
Roc Form
Takes the form of a nightmare roc.
Surging Egg Sacs
Running into these egg sacs releases a swarm of Skittering Spiderlings.
Skittering Spiderling
These tiny spiders burst forth and attack in numbers when released from their egg sacs.
Venomous Spiderling
Venomous Spiderlings appear from the web during the encounter.
Loot
15 drops · item level 50 · 8 slots (Back, Chest, Feet, Head, Legs, Trinket +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Black Venom Sabatons
Cocoon of Enforced Solitude
Fel-Bloated Venom Sac
Gossamer-Spun Greatcloak
Mask of Multitudinous Eyes
Patient Ambusher's Hauberk
Pliable Spider Silk Cinch
Ragged Horrorweave Leggings
Scything Quill
Shrieking Bloodstone
Storm-Battered Legplates
Stormfury Diamond
Twisting Wind
Venom-Fanged Barbute
Wristwraps of Broken TrustCenarius
The demigod Cenarius is the father of druidism in Azeroth, and one of Azeroth's oldest and most powerful protectors. His disturbing slumber within the groves of Val'sharah was the first sign of the depth of the growing threat from within the Nightmare. That dark power now has complete hold over him, and he may lie beyond hope of redemption.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The fallen Cenarius periodically creates Nightmare Seeds, which germinate for a short duration and then summon an Ally of Nightmare that must be defeated. Malfurion aids in the battle and cleanses the Nightmare Seed with the largest number of nearby players, purifying that Ally so that it instead helps the raid.
Damage Dealers
- Interrupt Twisted Touch of Life cast by the Twisted Sister.
- Defeat the Rotten Drakes before Nightmare Buffet becomes lethal.
- Use Malfurion's Cleansed Ground to avoid damage from Creeping Nightmares.
- Malfurion's Cleansed Ground fully clears stacks of Creeping Nightmares from any players near the chosen target.
Healers
- The Nightmare Drake's Nightmare Buffet deals heavy raid damage.
- Use Malfurion's Cleansed Ground to avoid damage from Creeping Nightmares.
- Malfurion's Cleansed Ground fully clears stacks of Creeping Nightmares from any players near the chosen target.
Tanks
- Be mindful of Dread Thorns when positioning Cenarius.
- Be quick to grab the attention of Forces of Nightmare as they spawn.
- Use Malfurion's Cleansed Ground to avoid damage from Creeping Nightmares.
- Malfurion's Cleansed Ground fully clears stacks of Creeping Nightmares from any players near the chosen target.
Stage One: Forces of Nightmare!
Malfurion Stormrage
Cenarius
Creeping Nightmares
Nightmare Brambles
Aura of Dread Thorns
On Heroic and Mythic Difficulty, Aura of Dread Thorns affects all enemies within 30 yards. On Raid Finder and Normal Difficulty, Aura of Dread Thorns affects all enemies within 20 yards.
Forces of Nightmare
On Mythic difficulty, existing Allies of Nature are corrupted by Cenarius and fall to the Nightmare, assaulting all nearby players.
Nightmare Blast
Forces of Nightmare
Forces of Nightmare will spawn after a short duration if not Cleansed. Players can signal Malfurion to Cleanse the ground near an Ally of Nightmare by being near the location that it is being summoned at. Malfurion will choose to cast Cleansing Ground on the Ally of Nightmare with the most players near it.
Corrupted Wisp
Many Corrupted Wisps will spawn around the edge of the room if the Tormented Souls are not Cleansed.
Nightmare Ancient
A Nightmare Ancient will spawn under the Corrupted Sapling if it is not cleansed.
Rotten Drake
A Rotten Drake will spawn from the Corrupted Emerald Egg if it is not cleansed.
Twisted Sister
A Twisted Sister will spawn from the Corrupted Nature if it is not cleansed.
Allies of Nature
Allies of Nature will spawn after a short duration once Cleansed by Malfurion's Cleansing Ground.
Wisp
Many Wisps will spawn around the edge of the room if the Tormented Souls are Cleansed.
Cleansed Ancient
A Cleansed Ancient will spawn from the Sapling if it is cleansed.
Emerald Drake
An Emerald Drake will spawn from the Emerald Egg if it is cleansed.
Redeemed Sister
A Redeemed Sister will spawn from the Corrupted Nature if it is cleansed.
Stage Two: Your Nightmare Ends!
After the last wave of Forces of Nightmare are defeated or when Cenarius reaches 35% health Stage Two will begin.
Loot
14 drops · item level 50 · 8 slots (Back, Chest, Feet, Hands, Head, Shoulder +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Blessing of Cenarius
Cozy Dryad Hoof-Socks
Crown of Steely Brambles
Evergreen Vinewrap DrapeFitted Ironbark Gauntlets
Forest-Lord's Waistwrap
Grove Keeper's Robe
Horn of Cenarius
Laughing Sister's Pouch-Chain
Mantle of Perpetual Bloom
Nature's Call
Radiant Dragon Egg
Thorny Bramblemail Pauldrons
Uplifting EmeraldQuests
4 quests Blizzard’s quest data files under The Emerald Nightmare, all for level 45:
- Reward:20 gold22 silver
- Reward:20 gold22 silver
- Reward:40 gold44 silver
- Reward:20 gold22 silver
Achievements
20 achievements tied to The Emerald Nightmare, worth 140 achievement points in total.
The Emerald Nightmare Guild RunDefeat the bosses of The Emerald Nightmare on Normal difficulty or higher, while in a guild group.10- DarkboughDefeat the following bosses within the clutches of The Emerald Nightmare.10
Tormented GuardiansDefeat the following corrupted protectors in The Emerald Nightmare.10
Rift of AlnDefeat Xavius in The Emerald Nightmare.10- Mythic: Xavius Guild RunDefeat Xavius in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty, while in a guild group.10
- The Emerald NightmareDefeat the bosses of The Emerald Nightmare on Normal difficulty or higher.10
Mythic: NythendraDefeat Nythendra in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: Elerethe RenferalDefeat Elerethe Renferal in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: Il'gynothDefeat Il'gynoth, the Heart of Corruption, in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: UrsocDefeat Ursoc in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: Dragons of NightmareDefeat the Dragons of Nightmare in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty.10- Mythic: CenariusDefeat Cenarius in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty.10
- Mythic: XaviusDefeat Xavius in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty.Title: the Dreamer10
- Use the Force(s)Defeat Cenarius without cleansing each of the following Forces of Nightmare in The Emerald Nightmare on Normal difficulty or higher.10
- The Emerald NightmareDefeat the bosses of The Emerald Nightmare on any difficulty.+1 Infinite Knowledge
- Ahead of the Curve: XaviusDefeat Xavius in the Emerald Nightmare on Heroic difficulty or higher, before the opening of the Nighthold.
- Cutting Edge: XaviusDefeat Xavius in the Emerald Nightmare on Mythic difficulty, before the opening of the Nighthold.
- DarkboughDefeat the following bosses within the clutches of The Emerald Nightmare.Minor Bronze Cache
- Tormented GuardiansDefeat the following corrupted protectors in The Emerald Nightmare.Minor Bronze Cache
- Rift of AlnDefeat Xavius in The Emerald Nightmare.Minor Bronze Cache
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