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Dungeon - Wrath of the Lich King
The Nexus
6 encounters and 69 drops. Every drop links to its item page; tradeable drops carry a live Auction House price.
In order to reestablish his dominance over magic, the blue Dragon Aspect, Malygos, has launched a ruthless campaign to sever the link between mortals and the arcane energies coursing through Azeroth. To this end, his blue dragonflight is redirecting the ley lines of the world to the Nexus, Malygos' towering lair.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Wrath of the Lich King |
| Encounters | 6 |
| Drops | 69 |
| Item level | 34 to 35 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
| Difficulties | Normal, Heroic, 25 Player, 10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic), Timewalking |
Difficulties and Lockouts
The Nexus has 3 difficulties in the game data: Heroic resets daily; Normal and Timewalking can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | 10 to 30 | None |
| Heroic | 5 | 30 | Daily |
| Timewalking | 5 | 10+ | None |
Loot Table Value
Every one of The Nexus’s 69 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 Nexus is in Borean Tundra at 27.5, 25.9.
Coldarra ClimbGeothermal JauntEntrance 27.5, 25.9Borean Tundra, 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 6 bosses of The Nexus on 1 map. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
1Commander Stoutbeard / Commander Kolurg2Grand Magus Telestra3Anomalus4Ormorok the Tree-Shaper5Keristrasza- 1 Commander Stoutbeard 18.7, 50.6
- 1 Commander Kolurg 18.7, 50.6
- 2 Grand Magus Telestra 27.6, 40.0
- 3 Anomalus 62.0, 22.1
- 4 Ormorok the Tree-Shaper 56.3, 72.8
- 5 Keristrasza 36.2, 67.4
Encounters
NNormalHHeroic25P25 Player10P H10 Player (Heroic)25P H25 Player (Heroic)TWTimewalking
Commander Stoutbeard
Commander Stoutbeard led his troops against some of the most dangerous enemies of the Alliance. The Halls of Stasis may have slowed him down, but the sight of Horde adventurers will get him up and running again.
Abilities & Strategy
Heroic Difficulty Only
The Frozen Commander is only available in Heroic Difficulty.
Whirlwind
Battle Shout
Commander Stoutbeard increases the damage of nearby allies by 20% for 2 min.
Charge
Commander Stoutbeard charges a player, inflicting Physical damage and stunning them for 2 sec.
Frightening Shout
Loot
13 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 7 slots (Back, Feet, Finger, Hands, Legs, One-Hand +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Attuned Crystalline Boots
Band of Glittering Permafrost
Cleric's Linen ShoesCleric's Linen Shoes
Cloak of the EnemyCloak of the Enemy
Glacier Sharpened Vileblade
Grips of Sculptured IciclesGrips of Sculptured Icicles
Opposed Stasis LeggingsOpposed Stasis Leggings
Rippling Azure Cloak
Sphere of Red Dragon's BloodGrand Magus Telestra
It is rumored the Grand Magus Telestra tutored Prince Kael'thas. Though she believed the Prince allying with the naga was foolish, she could not support Dalaran imprisoning her people. Malygos only needed to remind her of this betrayal to gain her as an instructor for his mage hunters.
Abilities & Strategy
Firebomb
Ice Nova
Gravity Well
Mirror Images
When Grand Magus Telestra reaches 50% health remaining, she splits into 3 mirror images. In Heroic Difficulty, Grand Magus Telestra splits into mirror images at 66% and 33% health remaining.
Arcane Image
Polymorph
The arcane image of Grand Magus Telestra transforms a player into a critter, forcing it to wander around for up to 3 sec. While wandering, the critter cannot attack or cast spells.
Time Stop
Fire Image
Fire Blast
The fire image of Grand Magus Telestra blasts a player with flames, inflicting Fire damage.
Scorch
The fire image of Grand Magus Telestra scorches a player, inflicting Fire damage.
Frost Image
Blizzard
The frost image of Grand Magus Telestra calls down a blizzard that inflicts Frost damage every 1 sec to all enemies in the selected area for 8 sec.
Ice Barb
The frost image of Grand Magus Telestra inflicts Frost damage to a random player.
Loot
14 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 6 slots (Head, Held In Off-hand, Ranged, Shoulder, Waist, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
Arcane-Shielded HelmArcane-Shielded Helm
Bands of Channeled EnergyBands of Channeled Energy
Belt of Draconic RunesBelt of Draconic Runes
Insulating BindingsInsulating Bindings
Spaulders of the Careless ThiefSpaulders of the Careless Thief
Telestra's JournalTelestra's Journal
Wand of Shimmering ScalesWand of Shimmering ScalesAnomalus
Directing so much of Azeroth's arcane energy through the Nexus has created tears in reality. As Malygos's forces try to drive back invading creatures, the chaotic arcane power has taken form as Anomalus. If the creature is not stopped, it will unmake everything it can touch.
Abilities & Strategy
Spark
Anomalus hurls a magical bolt at a player, inflicting Arcane damage.
Arcane Attraction
Anomalus increases Arcane damage taken of a random player by 10% for 10 sec.
Create Rift
Anomalus tears a fabric in space, opening a Chaotic Rift near himself.
Chaotic Rift
Summon Crazed Mana-Wraith
Chaotic Rifts continuously summon Crazed Mana-Wraith until they are destroyed.
Chaotic Energy Burst
Chaotic Rifts unleash a burst of chaotic energy at a player, inflicting Arcane damage and then jumping to additional nearby players. Each jump reduces the damage by 50%. Chaotic Energy Burst can strike up to 3 nearby players.
Crazed Mana-Wraith
Arcane Missiles
Crazed Mana-Wraiths launch magical missiles at a random player, inflicting Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
Rift Shield
When Anomalus reaches 50% health remaining, he channels energy to nearby Chaotic Rifts for 45 sec, charging them with energy. While the Rift Shield is active, Anomalus is immune to all damage taken.
Charge Rifts
Anomalus channels his chaotic energy into nearby rifts, increasing the range and damage of Chaotic Energy Burst and the rate at which they create Crazed Mana-Wraith.
Loot
15 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 11 slots (Chest, Feet, Finger, Hands, Head, Held In Off-hand +5 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Amulet of Dazzling Light
Band of Frosted Thorns
Cavern Leather Treads
Chiseled Stalagmite Pauldrons
Cleated Ice Boots
Drakonid Arm Blade
Frozen Forest Kilt
Gauntlets of Serpent Scales
Girdle of Ice
Gloves of the Crystal Gardener
Greaves of the Blue Flight
Hauberk of the Arcane Wraith
Helm of AnomalusRift Striders
Tome of the Lore KeepersOrmorok the Tree-Shaper
The incredible arcane energies of the Nexus have transformed the Singing Gardens and its guardians. Ormorok's simple mind has become obsessed with the energies transforming him. For those who would interrupt his contemplations he has few words, but a mountain of violence.
Abilities & Strategy
Spell Reflection
Trample
Crystal Spikes
Ormorok the Tree-Shaper summons a series of crystal spikes that radiate out in all directions.
Summon Crystalline Tangler
Crystalline Tangler
Crystalline Tanglers root players for 2 sec on successful melee attacks.
Frenzy
When Ormorok the Tree-Shaper reaches 30% health remaining, he goes into a frenzy, increasing his Physical damage done by 50%.
Loot
17 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 9 slots (Back, Feet, Finger, Hands, Legs, One-Hand +3 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Attuned Crystalline BootsBand of Frosted ThornsBand of Glittering Permafrost
Chilly CinchChiseled Stalagmite PauldronsCleric's Linen ShoesCloak of the EnemyDrakonid Arm BladeFrozen Forest KiltGirdle of IceGlacier Sharpened VilebladeGloves of the Crystal GardenerGreaves of the Blue FlightGrips of Sculptured IciclesOpposed Stasis LeggingsRippling Azure CloakSphere of Red Dragon's BloodKeristrasza
Whether the tortures inflicted on Keristrasza were revenge for the death of Saragosa or a misguided attempt to turn her into an ally is known only to Malygos. Regardless of his intent, her allies have heard her cries of anguish and disturbing whispers of her diminishing mind.
Abilities & Strategy
Intense Cold
Keristrasza is filled with intense cold, inflicting Frost damage every 1 sec to all players and reducing their haste by 10%.
Crystalfire Breath
Keristrasza inflicts Frostfire damage to all players in a cone in front of her, slowing their movement speed by 25% and inflicting an additional Frostfire damage every 2 sec for 10 sec.
Tail Sweep
Keristrasza swings her tail, inflicting Physical damage to all players in a cone behind her, knocking them back.
Crystal Chains
Keristrasza chains a player, inflicting Frost damage and immobilizing them for 10 sec.
Crystallize
Keristrasza inflicts Frost damage to all players, immobilizing them for 10 sec.
Enrage
When Keristrasza reaches 25% health remaining, she enrages, increasing her Physical damage by 10% and attack speed by 30% for 2 min.
Loot
19 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 9 slots (Chest, Feet, Finger, Hands, One-Hand, Shield +3 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Flame-Bathed Steel Girdle
Gloves of Glistening Runes
Interwoven Scale Bracers
War Mace of Unrequited LoveAttuned Crystalline BootsBand of Glittering Permafrost
Bulwark of the Noble ProtectorBulwark of the Noble Protector
Crystal-Infused TunicCrystal-Infused TunicDragon Slayer's SabatonsDragon Slayer's SabatonsFlame-Bathed Steel GirdleGlacier Sharpened VilebladeGloves of Glistening RunesInterwoven Scale BracersSphere of Red Dragon's Blood
Tangler-Leather GlovesWar Mace of Unrequited LoveCommander Kolurg
Commander Kolurg sought dangerous treasures to add to the Horde armories. His anger at his misfortune in the Halls of Stasis will not be eased when he thaws to find Alliance adventurers stealing his thunder.
Abilities & Strategy
Heroic Difficulty Only
The Frozen Commander is only available in Heroic Difficulty.
Whirlwind
Battle Shout
Commander Kolurg increases the damage of nearby allies by 20% for 2 min.
Charge
Commander Kolurg charges a player, inflicting Physical damage and stunning them for 2 sec.
Frightening Shout
Loot
13 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 7 slots (Back, Feet, Finger, Hands, Legs, One-Hand +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Attuned Crystalline BootsBand of Glittering PermafrostCleric's Linen ShoesCleric's Linen ShoesCloak of the EnemyCloak of the EnemyGlacier Sharpened VilebladeGrips of Sculptured IciclesGrips of Sculptured IciclesOpposed Stasis LeggingsOpposed Stasis LeggingsRippling Azure CloakSphere of Red Dragon's BloodQuests
5 quests Blizzard’s quest data files under The Nexus, all for level 10 to 30:
- Choose one:10 gold50 silver 350 reputation with Kirin Tor
- Reward:1 gold5 silver
- Choose one:10 gold50 silver 350 reputation with Kirin Tor
- Choose one:10 gold50 silver 250 reputation with The Wyrmrest Accord
- Choose one:10 gold50 silver 250 reputation with Kirin Tor
Achievements
6 achievements tied to The Nexus, worth 50 achievement points in total.
Heroic: The Nexus Guild RunDefeat Keristrasza on Heroic Difficulty while in a guild group.10
The NexusDefeat the bosses in The Nexus.10- The Nexus (char specific hidden copy)Defeat the bosses in The Nexus.
- Heroic: The NexusDefeat The Nexus bosses on Heroic Difficulty.10
Intense ColdDefeat Keristrasza in The Nexus on Heroic Difficulty without allowing Intense Cold to reach more than two stacks.10
Chaos TheoryDefeat Anomalus in The Nexus on Heroic Difficulty without destroying any Chaotic Rifts.10
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