
Raid - Midnight
The Voidspire
6 encounters, 146 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 an Auction House price.
From high above the Voidstorm, Xal'atath has gathered the Devouring Host beneath her dark banner. The towering Voidspire looms like a spear of darkness, a citadel guarded by an army of the void. The forces of the light - led by Alleria Windrunner and the Champions of Azeroth - must rally for one last desperate assault before all is lost.
Quick Facts
| Type | Raid |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Midnight |
| Encounters | 6 |
| Boss abilities | 146 |
| Drops | 90 |
| Item level | 1 to 219 |
| Tradeable drops | 4 |
| Difficulties | Heroic, Mythic |
Difficulties and Lockouts
The Voidspire has 5 difficulties in the game data: Normal, Heroic, Mythic and Looking For Raid save you to a weekly lockout; Story can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Level range | Lockout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 30 | 90 | Weekly |
| Heroic | 30 | 90 | Weekly |
| Mythic | 20 | 90 | Weekly |
| Looking For Raid | 30 | 90 | Weekly |
| Story | 5 | 90+ | None |
Raid Finder splits The Voidspire into 3 wings:
- Weapons of the Void
- Fanatics of the Light
- Crown of the Cosmos
Loot Table Value
4 of The Voidspire’s 90 drops are tradeable, and 4 of those are on the Auction House right now. The richest is Plans: Blood Knight's Impetus at 250,000g (median across 49 realms).
| Tradeable drop | Median price | Cheapest listing | Listed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans: Blood Knight's Impetus | 250,000 gold | 110,000 gold | 49 realms |
| Pattern: Sunfire Silk Spellthread | 169,924 gold | 80,000 gold | 36 realms |
| Plans: Bloomforged Greataxe | 105,701 gold | 59,699 gold | 60 realms |
| Plans: Knight-Commander's Palisade | 100,000 gold | 45,555 gold | 51 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 6 bosses of The Voidspire on 2 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
The Voidspire
1Imperator Averzian2Vorasius3Fallen-King Salhadaar4Vaelgor & Ezzorak5Lightblinded Vanguard- 1 Imperator Averzian 39.9, 68.5
- 2 Vorasius 42.6, 35.2
- 3 Fallen-King Salhadaar 65.7, 76.4
- 4 Vaelgor & Ezzorak 55.4, 46.1
- 5 Lightblinded Vanguard 75.9, 17.4
The Voidspire
6Crown of the Cosmos- 6 Crown of the Cosmos 47.3, 51.4
Encounters
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Imperator Averzian
Imperator Averzian wages a relentless campaign, seeking not conquest, but annihilation. His entire will is bent to a singular ambition: to rend the veil between worlds and carve a breach into the Void itself. Through this wound, his infinite host shall pour forth, drowning Azeroth in darkness.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Averzian uses Shadow's Advance to claim territory on the battlefield. Territory claimed cannot be retaken, and if Averzian claims three adjacent territories in a row he unleashes the March of the Endless. Causing an Umbral Collapse on a territory being taken prevents its capture.
Damage Dealers
- Abyssal Voidshapers attempt to use Gathering Darkness at full power.
- Shadowguard Stalwarts attempt to empower their allies with Pitch Bulwark.
Healers
- Dark Upheaval inflicts periodic damage to all players.
- Umbral Collapse inflicts damage to everyone that is reduced by the number of players at the impact location.
Tanks
- Averzian gains Imperator's Glory while close to territory he controls.
- When Averzian strikes his current target he infects them with Blackening Wounds.
Shadow's Advance
Spell detailsOn Mythic difficulty, Averzian summons the Abyssal Malus to join his army.
Abyssal Voidshaper
On Heroic difficulty, Abyssal Voidshapers cast Gathering Darkness to transform into Obscurion Endwalkers. On Mythic difficulty, Abyssal Voidshapers cast Gathering Darkness to transform into Obscurion Endwalkers. In addition, they also cast Cosmic Shell to become immune to Umbral Collapse.
Umbral Barrier
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Void Rupture
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Gathering Darkness
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Cosmic Shell
Spell detailsVoidmaw
On Heroic difficulty, at 35% health remaining the Voidmaw crawls towards the nearest void-claimed space to restore its health. On Mythic difficulty, at 35% health remaining the Voidmaw rushes towards the nearest void-claimed space to restore its health.
Shadowguard Stalwart
Pitch Bulwark
Spell detailsVoidbound Annihilator
Pitch Bulwark
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Dark Barrage
Spell detailsAbyssal Malus
Umbral Collapse
Spell detailsIn Mythic difficulty, Abyssal Voidshapers gain multiple applications of Cosmic Shell to become immune to Umbral Collapse.
Void Marked
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Lingering Darkness
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Oblivion's Wrath
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Void Fall
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Shadow Phalanx
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March of the Endless
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Dark Upheaval
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Blackening Wounds
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Weakened
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Imperator's Glory
Spell detailsOn Heroic difficulty, Averzian and his soldiers gain Imperator's Glory while within 10 yards of each other.
Loot
14 drops · item level 1 to 197 · 12 slots (Back, Chest, Feet, Head, Legs, One-Hand +6 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Vorasius
A colossal predator born in the wastes of the Voidstorm, Vorasius grew to an incredible size fueled by an endless hunger. Summoned to the battle raging at the base of the Voidspire by Voidlight Everdawn, this colossal monster now feasts on both sides.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Vorasius periodically strikes the ground with Shadowclaw Slam, creating crystals that divide the battlefield. The behemoth then shakes off parasitic creeps that explode in a Blisterburst upon death. As the battle rages, Vorasius sweeps his deadly Void Breath from one side of the battlefield to the other, decimating anything caught in its path.
Damage Dealers
- The explosion of Blisterburst is powerful enough to damage Void Crystals.
- Shadowclaw Slam causes reverberating Aftershocks from its impact location.
Healers
- The explosion of Blisterburst is powerful enough to damage Void Crystals.
- Primordial Roar causes Vorasius to gain more Primordial Power with each cast.
Tanks
- Shadowclaw Slam inflicts deadly damage to the raid if it fails to hit at least one player.
- Overpowering Pulse is triggered when no enemies are near Vorasius.
Void Breath
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Dark Energy
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Parasite Expulsion
Spell detailsBlistercreep
A parasitic spawn that fixates on a player.
Blisterburst
Spell detailsOn Mythic difficulty, Blisterburst leaves behind Dark Goo.
Creep Spit
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Dark Goo
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Shadowclaw Slam
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Smashed
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Aftershock
Spell detailsVoid Crystal
Dark crystals that divide the battlefield. Strong enough to withstand anything but the explosions of Blisterburst. On Heroic difficulty, Void Crystals can withstand an additional blast. On Mythic difficulty, Void Crystals can withstand an additional blast.
Primordial Roar
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Primordial Power
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Overpowering Pulse
Spell detailsLoot
15 drops · item level 1 to 219 · 8 slots (Feet, Finger, Head, Held In Off-hand, One-Hand, Trinket +2 more) · 1 tradeable
Vaelgor & Ezzorak
Born as clutchmates in the red dragonflight, Vaelgor and Ezzorak were once the guardians of all living things. Now, twisted by the dark will of Xal'atath, all that remains of their former selves is their unyielding bond to one another.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The dragon siblings begin battle alternating between flying and grounded combat, swapping after Midnight Flames at full power. In response, the Lightbound Vanguard offer aid by providing their Radiant Barrier to nearby players. Eventually, both dragons land, combining their draconic might to annihilate players once and for all.
Damage Dealers
- Gloom applies Gloomtouched upon contact and shrinks the Gloomfield formed.
- Nullbeam creates a Nullzone tethering players, causing Nullsnap or Nullzone Implosion when stretching the tether.
- Nullbeam creates a Nullzone tethering players, causing Nullsnap when stretching the tether.
- Dread Breath targets a player but affects all players in front of Vaelgor.
- Void Howl summons Voidorbs which continually cast Voidbolt.
- Manifestation of Midnight's Shadowmark detonates upon expiration.
Healers
- Stretching Nullzone's tether triggers Nullsnap, inflicting damage to all players.
- Nullzone's Nullsnap and Nullzone Implosion inflict damage to all players, but Nullzone Implosion also applies a short duration high intensity damage over time effect.
- The Lightbound Vanguard grant Radiant Barrier to players nearby, reducing Midnight Flames' high damage.
- Gloomtouched players decrease the total damage inflicted by Gloom and shrink the Gloomfield formed.
Tanks
- Both Nullbeam and Gloom orient in the direction of the dragon's primary target, as well as Dread Breath while flying.
- Both Nullbeam and Gloom orient in the direction of the dragon's current target.
- Rakfang and Vaelwing empower the dragon when cast at the same target.
- Receiving Nullbeam stacks decrease the Nullzone's pull magnitude for all players.
- While flying, Grappling Maw pulls the dragon's primary target and inflicts increasing damage as their distance increases.
Vaelgor & Ezzorak
Vaelgor
Nullbeam
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Dread Breath
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Vaelwing
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Midnight Flames
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Twilight Bond
Spell detailsOn this difficulty, Twilight Bond also occurs when Vaelgor and Ezzorak's health percentages are 10% apart or greater.
Twilight Fury
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Grappling Maw
Spell detailsXal'atath
Midnight Manifestation
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Cosmosis
Spell detailsLightbound Vanguard
If present, War Chaplain Senn, General Amias Bellamy, and/or Commander Venel Lightblood join in the battle against Vaelgor & Ezzorak.
Loot
15 drops · item level 1 to 219 · 7 slots (Back, Feet, Hands, One-Hand, Shoulder, Trinket +1 more) · 1 tradeable
Fallen-King Salhadaar
After turning on Xal'atath, the fallen king Salhadaar has become a captive of the very Shadowguard he once commanded. Tortured, delirious, and infused with the Void, he awaits his death--or a chance to win his people's freedom from Xal'atath's grasp.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Fallen-King Salhadaar is infused with power from the surrounding machinery, slowly increasing his energy over time. Upon reaching 100 energy, he is overwhelmed by the Void and begins his Entropic Unraveling. Periodically, the Riftlabs produce orbs of Concentrated Void that are drawn toward Salhadaar. When an orb of Concentrated Void reaches him, he performs a Void Infusion.
Damage Dealers
- Orbs of Concentrated Void cause a Void Infusion when they reach Salhadaar.
- Salhadaar takes increased damage during Entropic Unraveling.
- Salhadaar creates several Fractured Images that cast Shadow Fracture.
Healers
- When orbs of Concentrated Void are destroyed, they apply Dark Radiation to all players.
- Despotic Command inflicts periodic damage to nearby players and applies Oppressive Darkness when removed.
- Entropic Unraveling inflicts heavy periodic damage to all players.
Tanks
- Orbs of Concentrated Void cause a Void Infusion when they reach Salhadaar.
- Spikes erupt from the target of Shattering Twilight.
- Salhadaar's melee attacks apply Destabilizing Strikes.
Void Convergence
Spell detailsOn Heroic difficulty, Concentrated Void release Dark Radiation when destroyed. Concentrated Void release Dark Radiation when destroyed. On Mythic difficulty, destroyed orbs are reactivated as Enduring Void.
Concentrated Void
An orb of dark energy that is drawn towards Salhadaar. An orb of dark energy that is drawn toward Salhadaar.
Void Exposure
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Void Infusion
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Dark Radiation
Spell detailsEnduring Void
An orb remnant of dark energy that is drawn toward Salhadaar. Reactivated during Void Convergence.
Entropic Unraveling
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Torturous Extract
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Umbral Beams
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Shattering Twilight
Spell detailsOn Heroic difficulty, the star bounces to several other players upon impact. The star also bounces to several other players upon impact.
Twilight Spikes
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Fractured Projection
Spell detailsOn Mythic difficulty, Fractured Images are protected by Nexus Shield. Applications are lost when Shadow Fracture is interrupted.
Fractured Image
Shadow Fracture
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Nexus Shield
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Despotic Command
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Oppressive Darkness
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Torturous Extract
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Twisting Obscurity
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Destabilizing Strikes
Spell detailsLoot
16 drops · item level 1 to 219 · 7 slots (Chest, Head, Neck, One-Hand, Trinket, Waist +1 more) · 1 tradeable
Lightblinded Vanguard
Once paragons of the Light, Senn, Bellamy, and Lightblood have surrendered to their own blinding zealotry--their faith perverted into a ruthless fanaticism that now compels them to smite all who oppose them.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The Lightblinded Vanguard attacks players relentlessly as their energy slowly increases. When a member of the Vanguard reaches 100 energy, they activate an Aura to empower their allies and unleash their most devastating attack.
Damage Dealers
- War Chaplain Senn protects allies within her Aura of Peace, pacifying any players who attack them.
- Damage from Execution Sentence is split evenly between all players hit.
- Sacred Shield grants immunity to interrupt effects while the shield holds.
Healers
- Tyr's Wrath absorbs a large amount of healing done to affected players.
- Damage from Execution Sentence is split evenly between all players hit.
- General Bellamy silences players struck by Divine Toll.
Tanks
- Judgment significantly increases damage taken from Final Verdict and Shield of the Righteous.
- Damage from Execution Sentence is split evenly between all players hit.
- Members of the Vanguard with an active Aura greatly empower their nearby allies.
Zealous Spirit
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Spirit of the Mender
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Spirit of the Defender
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Spirit of the Vindictive
Spell detailsCommander Venel Lightblood
Aura of Wrath
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Divine Consecration
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Consecration
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Execution Sentence
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Divine Hammer
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Forbearance
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Divine Storm
Spell detailsIn Mythic difficulty, Zealous Spirit's empowerment causes Divine Storm to create several Divine Tempests that slowly converge on Lightblood.
Divine Tempest
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Sacred Toll
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Judgment
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Final Verdict
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Avenging Wrath
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Forbearance
Spell detailsGeneral Amias Bellamy
Aura of Devotion
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Divine Consecration
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Consecration
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Divine Toll
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Forbearance
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Avenger's Shield
Spell detailsIn Mythic difficulty, Zealous Spirit's empowerment causes Avenger's Shield to target all players.
Light Infused
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Judgment
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Shield of the Righteous
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Divine Shield
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Forbearance
Spell detailsWar Chaplain Senn
Aura of Peace
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Divine Consecration
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Consecration
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Tyr's Wrath
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Forbearance
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Searing Radiance
Spell detailsIn Mythic difficulty, Zealous Spirit's empowerment causes Searing Radiance's damage to increase by 10% every 1 sec.
Sacred Shield
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Elekk Charge
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Blinding Light
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Exorcism
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Divine Shield
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Forbearance
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Retribution
Spell detailsLoot
14 drops · item level 1 to 219 · 8 slots (Finger, Hands, Legs, One-Hand, Shoulder, Trinket +2 more) · 1 tradeable
Crown of the Cosmos
High atop the Voidspire, Xal'atath marshalls her dark army from across the Voidstorm. Aided by Turalyon, Arator, and Alleria, the mortals of Azeroth must confront her before she unleashes the might of the Voidspire against her enemies.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Alleria Windrunner begins the fight held back by Undying Sentinels from the Void. She periodically strikes out at friend and foe alike with both Void effects and Silverstrike Arrow. When each of the Undying Sentinels have been destroyed, Alleria crashes into the platform and creates a Rift Simulacrum to assault her enemies with Call of the Void and Ranger Captain's Mark. When the Rift Simulacrum is shattered, Alleria releases her full Void abilities upon all players.
Damage Dealers
- Silverstrike Arrow will remove any Void effects from targets struck.
- Void Droplet will splash targets with Corrupting Essence when it dies.
- Aspect of the End reduces healing received until the target moves away from the arrow.
Healers
- Silverstrike Arrow will remove any Void effects from targets struck.
- Null Corona absorbs a large amount of healing and can be moved to another player when dispelled.
- Aspect of the End reduces healing received until the target moves away from the arrow.
Tanks
- Undying Sentinels utilize Echoing Darkness when no players are in melee combat.
- Empowering Darkness affects Alleria's allies within a large area.
- Aspect of the End reduces healing received and Gravity Collapse leaves the target weak to Physical attacks.
Stage One: The Voidspire
Silverstrike Arrow
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Silver Residue
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Grasp of Emptiness
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Bursting Emptiness
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Void Expulsion
Spell detailsIn Heroic and Mythic difficulty, Void Expulsion also targets additional players.
Void Remnants
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Null Corona
Spell detailsUndying Sentinels
Undying Sentinels are inexorably linked to their void portals, teleporting back if they are more than 25 yards away from them.
Morium
Demiar
Vorelus
Void Droplet
Corrupting Essence
Spell detailsIntermission: Crushing Singularity
Silverstrike Barrage
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Stellar Emission
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Singularity Eruption
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Orbiting Matter
Spell detailsStage Two: The Severed Rift
Rift Simulacrum
Alleria utilizes her Spatial Rift to summon forth a void simulacrum to assist her.
Empowering Darkness
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Cosmic Barrier
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Null Corona
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Rift Slash
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Volatile Fissure
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Ranger Captain's Mark
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Silverstrike Ricochet
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Void Expulsion
Spell detailsIn Heroic and Mythic difficulty, Void Expulsion also targets additional players.
Void Remnants
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Voidstalker Sting
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Call of the Void
Spell detailsUndying Voidspawn
Shattered Voidspawn
Intermission: Shattering Singularity
Stage Three: The End of the End
Devouring Cosmos
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Aspect of the End
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Gravity Collapse
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Grasp of Emptiness
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Bursting Emptiness
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Null Corona
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Voidstalker Sting
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Dark Rush
Spell detailsStage Two: The End of the End
Wild cosmic energy spirals out of control, sealing the fate of all atop the Voidspire...
Loot
16 drops · item level 1 to 197 · 10 slots (Chest, Feet, Hands, Head, Legs, Neck +4 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Collectibles from The Voidspire
1 collectible whose in-game collection entry names The Voidspire as a source.
Toys (1)
Quests
1 quest Blizzard’s quest data files under The Voidspire:
- Reward:68 gold32 silver
Achievements
24 achievements tied to The Voidspire, worth 210 achievement points in total.
The Voidspire Guild RunDefeat the following bosses in The Voidspire on Normal difficulty or higher while in a guild group.10
Voidspire: Weapons of the VoidDefeat the following bosses within The Voidspire.10
Heroic: The Voidspire Guild RunDefeat the following bosses in The Voidspire on Heroic difficulty or higher while in a guild group.10
Voidspire: Fanatics of the LightDefeat the following bosses within The Voidspire.10
Mythic: Crown of the Cosmos Guild RunDefeat Crown of the Cosmos in The Voidspire on Mythic difficulty while in a guild group.10
Voidspire: Crown of the CosmosDefeat the Crown of the Cosmos within The Voidspire.10
The VoidspireDefeat the following bosses on any difficulty.10
Heroic: The VoidspireDefeat the following bosses on Heroic difficulty.10
Mythic: The VoidspireDefeat the following bosses on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: Imperator AverzianDefeat Imperator Averzian in The Voidspire on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: VorasiusDefeat Vorasius in The Voidspire on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: Fallen-King SalhadaarDefeat Fallen-King Salhadaar in The Voidspire on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: Vaelgor & EzzorakDefeat Vaelgor & Ezzorak in The Voidspire on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: Lightblinded VanguardDefeat the Lightblinded Vanguard in The Voidspire on Mythic difficulty.10
Mythic: Crown of the CosmosDefeat Crown of the Cosmos in The Voidspire on Mythic difficulty.Title: Spirebane10
The Only Winning Move Is Not To PlayDefeat Imperator Averzian after causing him to destroy your banners in the Voidspire on Normal difficulty or higher.10
Hungry Hungry HatchlingsDefeat Vorasius after every player feeds a hatchling enough to put it to sleep in The Voidspire on Normal difficulty or higher.10
It's Treason ThenDefeat Fallen-King Salhadaar after everyone /kneels to him before the battle starts in The Voidspire on Normal difficulty or higher.10
Ready, Set, Snap!Defeat Vaelgor & Ezzorak after all players break each Nullzone's tethers within 3 seconds in The Voidspire on Normal difficulty or higher.10
Aura FarmingDefeat the Lightblinded Vanguard while your entire raid has Maximum Aura in The Voidspire on Normal difficulty or higher.10
We Will, In Fact, See It AgainDefeat Crown of the Cosmos after slaying a Fleshy Monstrosity and returning all of its meat to The Emptiness in The Voidspire on Normal difficulty or higher.10
Hall of Fame: Crown of the CosmosAmong the first two hundred guilds worldwide to defeat Crown of the Cosmos on Mythic difficulty.Title: Famed Slayer of the Voidspire
Ahead of the Curve: Crown of the CosmosDefeat Crown of the Cosmos in The Voidspire on Heroic difficulty or higher, before the release of the next raid tier.
Cutting Edge: Crown of the CosmosDefeat Crown of the Cosmos in The Voidspire on Mythic difficulty, before the release of the next raid tier.
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