Utgarde Pinnacle

Quick Facts

Type	Dungeon
Expansion	Wrath of the Lich King
Encounters	4
Drops	87
Item level	30 to 35
Tradeable drops	0
Difficulties	Normal, Heroic, Timewalking

Difficulties and Lockouts

Utgarde Pinnacle has 2 difficulties in the game data: Heroic resets daily; Normal can be run again at any time.

Difficulty	Players	Level range	Lockout
Normal	5	20 to 30	None
Heroic	5	30	Daily

Loot Table Value

Drops 87Item level 30 to 35Slots covered 17Bind on Pickup 87Tradeable 0

Every one of Utgarde Pinnacle’s 87 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 Utgarde Pinnacle is in Howling Fjord at 57.3, 46.9.

Howling Fjord map with the Utgarde Pinnacle entrance marked

Howling Fjord, 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 Utgarde Pinnacle on 2 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.

1 Svala Sorrowgrave 36.3, 70.7

Utgarde Pinnacle

2 Gortok Palehoof 60.7, 68.8
3 Skadi the Ruthless 68.4, 36.3
4 King Ymiron 41.5, 53.5

Encounters

NNormalHHeroicTWTimewalking

Svala Sorrowgrave

Svala distinguished herself as Ingvar the Plunderer's lieutenant, leading perilous scouting missions in Horde and Alliance outposts. It was she who discovered the enemy's plans to invade Utgarde, giving the Lich King time to prepare. For her service, he has transformed her into a val'kyr, revered warrior maiden of the Scourge.

Abilities & Strategy

Sinister Strike

Svala Sorrowgrave strikes a player, inflicting Physical damage.

Call Flames

Svala Sorrowgrave summons flames from the nearby braziers that inflict Fire damage to a random player.

Ritual of the Sword

Svala Sorrowgrave summons a random player to her altar and begins to sacrifice them. While being sacrificed, three Ritual Channelers cast Paralyze on the player, stunning them until the channelers are killed.

Ritual Strike

In addition, any player hit by the sword becomes corrupted, causing Shadow damage every second for 8 sec.

Ritual Channeler

Paralyze

Ritual Channelers focus on the player that Svala is sacrificing, stunning them for as long as the Ritual Channeler is alive.

Shadows in the Dark

This effect stacks.

Loot

18 drops · item level 35 · 8 slots (Chest, Feet, Hands, Legs, One-Hand, Ranged +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup

Berserker's SabatonsTW

Brazier IgniterNH

Brazier IgniterTW

Cuffs of the Trussed HallNH

Cuffs of the Trussed HallTW

Silent Spectator ShoulderpadsNH

Silent Spectator ShoulderpadsTW

Sorrowgrave's BreechesNH

Sorrowgrave's BreechesTW

Svala's Bloodied ShacklesNH

Svala's Bloodied ShacklesTW

Tear-Linked GauntletsNH

Tear-Linked GauntletsTW

Ymirjar Physician's RobeTW

Gortok Palehoof

The vrykul keep many trophies at Utgarde Keep, and Gortok is among the most impressive. King Ymiron displays the frozen magnataur's cruel countenance as a reminder that even the most savage beasts are mere decorations for vrykul halls. This living statue will sow destruction if liberated, unleashing his wrath indiscriminately.

Abilities & Strategy

Stasis Generator

Using the Stasis Generator causes two random hunting trophies to become active and attack players. Once the hunting trophies are defeated, Gortok Palehoof becomes active. In Heroic Difficulty, all four hunting trophies must be defeated before Gortok Plaehoof will activate.

Stage 1: The Hunting Trophies

Ferocious Rhino

Grievous Wound

The Ferocious Rhino charges a random player, inflicting Physical damage and additional Physical damage every second. The Grievous Wound effect lasts for 15 sec, or until the player is healed to full health.

Gore

The Ferocious Rhino gores a player, inflicting Physical damage and additional Physical damage every second for 6 sec.

Stomp

The Ferocious Rhino stomps the ground, inflicting Physical damage to all players within 20 yards, stunning them for 2 sec.

Frenzied Worgen

Mortal Wound

The Frenzied Worgen mortally wounds a player, inflicting Physical damage and reducing the effectiveness of all healing received by 5% for 20 sec.

Enrage

The Frenzied Worgen enrages, increasing its attack speed by 100% for 8 sec.

Massive Jormungar

Acid Spit

The Massive Jormungar spits a ball of acid at a player, inflicting Nature damage and reducing their armor for 20 sec.

Poison Breath

The Massive Jormungar breathes poison on all players in front of it, inflicting Nature damage and additional Nature damage every 3 sec., for 1 min.

Acid Splatter

The Massive Jormungar summons Jormungar Worms that attack players.

Ravenous Furbolg

Crazed

The Ravenous Furbolg goes into a craze, increasing its movement speed by 100% and attacking players at random for 10 sec.

Terrifying Roar

The Ravenous Furbolg unleashes a terrifying roar, causing all players within 10 yards to flee in terror for 5 sec.

Chain Lightning

The Ravenous Furbolg strikes a player with a bolt of lightning that arcs to another nearby player, inflicting Nature damage to each of them. Chain Lightning can affect up to 3 targets.

Stage 2: Gortok Palehoof

Withering Roar

Gortok Palehoof unleashes a roar, inflicting Physical damage to all players and lowering their maximum health.

Arcing Smash

Gortok Palehoof lashes out in a vicious arc, inflicting Physical damage to all players in front of him.

Impale

Gortok Palehoof throws a spear at a random player, inflicting Physical damage and additional Physical damage every 3 sec., for 9 sec.

Loot

17 drops · item level 35 · 8 slots (Back, Chest, Feet, Finger, Held In Off-hand, Legs +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup

Ferocious Pauldrons of the RhinoNH

Ferocious Pauldrons of the RhinoTW

Massive Spaulders of the JormungarNH

Massive Spaulders of the JormungarTW

Ravenous Leggings of the FurbolgNH

Ravenous Leggings of the FurbolgTW

Reanimated ArmorNH

Reanimated ArmorTW

Ring of the Frenzied WolvarNH

Ring of the Frenzied WolvarTW

Seal of ValgardeNH

Seal of ValgardeTW

Shroud of ResurrectionNH

Shroud of ResurrectionTW

Trophy GathererNH

Trophy GathererTW

Tundra Wolf BootsTW

Skadi the Ruthless

The vrykul assign nicknames based on accomplishments. Cleansing a Drakkari bloodline or decapitating taunka might garner the appellation of "dutiful," but it takes a true act of depravity to be called "ruthless." Skadi earned his title long ago for relentlessly hunting down vrykul who sheltered the malformed infants, predecessors of humanity, condemned by Ymiron.

Abilities & Strategy

Stage 1: Grauf

Skadi the Ruthless starts the fight by mounting his drake, Grauf. While mounted, Skadi will fly overhead and order Grauf to breathe freezing clouds onto players below. Skadi remains mounted until players fire three harpoons at Grauf by using the Harpoon Launcher.

Freezing Cloud

Grauf breathes a freezing cloud onto the ground, inflicting Frost damage to all players within it. The cloud persists on the ground for 10 sec.

Harpoon Launcher

Players who possess a harpoon can use the Harpoon Launchers found near Grauf to inflict Physical damage to him when he is within range of the launcher. Harpoons are obtained by killing Ymirjar Harpooners.

Ymirjar Harpooner

Throw

Ymirjar Harpooners throw their weapon at a player, inflicting Physical damage.

Net

Ymirjar Harpooners throw a net at a player, rooting them in place for 3 sec.

Drop Harpoon

When Ymirjar Harpooners die, they drop a Harpoon on the ground that players can pick up and use with the Harpoon Launcher.

Ymirjar Warrior

Hamstring

Ymirjar Warriors inflict Physical damage to a player, reducing their movement speed by 60% for 5 sec.

Strike

Ymirjar Warriors strike a player, inflicting Physical damage.

Ymirjar Witch Doctor

Shadow Bolt

Ymirjar Witch Doctors hurl a bolt of dark magic at a player, inflicting Shadow damage.

Shrink

Ymirjar Witch Doctors shrink a player, reducing their strength and stamina for 2 min.

Stage 2: Skadi the Ruthless

Whirlwind

While whirlwinding, Skadi the Ruthless' movement speed is reduced by 50%.

Crush

Skadi the Ruthless crushes a player, inflicting Physical damage and stunning them for 2 sec.

Poisoned Spear

Skadi the Ruthless throws a poisoned spear at a random player, inflicting Physical damage and additional Nature damage every 3 sec., for 12 sec.

Loot

20 drops · item level 30 to 35 · 9 slots (Chest, Feet, Legs, Neck, One-Hand, Shoulder +3 more) · all Bind on Pickup

King Ymiron

Proud Ymiron ruled the northern wastes until the vrykul's long slumber relegated him to insignificance. He regained consciousness to find that his wife had been murdered, his lands besieged by enemies. He has cast off his mortality and demands vengeance, eager to show the terrible resolve of an awakened giant.

Abilities & Strategy

Gift of the Fallen Kings

When King Ymiron reaches 66% and 33% health remaining, he calls upon a fallen vrykul king to grant him a new ability. He retains this ability until he chooses a new fallen king. In Heroic Difficulty, King Ymiron calls on a fallen king at 80%, 60%, 40% and 20% health remaining.

Spirit Burst

Ranulf of the Screaming Abyss grants King Ymiron the ability to unleash a burst of spirit energy, inflicting Shadow damage to all players.

Summon Spirit Fount

Bjorn of the Black Storm grants King Ymiron the ability to summon a spirit fount that inflicts Shadow damage to a random player every second.

Spirit Strike

Haldor of the Rocky Cliffs grants King Ymiron the ability to strike a player, inflicting Physical damage and increasing their Physical damage taken for 10 sec.

Summon Avenging Spirits

Tor of the Brutal Siege grants King Ymiron the ability to summon 4 Avenging Spirits to attack players.

Avenging Spirit

Screams of the Dead

Whenever King Ymiron chooses a fallen king, he unleashes a bone chilling scream that stuns all players for 8 sec.

Bane

This effect lasts for 5 sec.

Dark Slash

King Ymiron slashes a player, inflicting damage equal to half of their current health.

Fetid Rot

King Ymiron afflicts a player with Fetid Rot, inflicting Nature damage every 3 sec. and decreasing healing received by 25% for 9 sec.

Loot

32 drops · item level 35 · 11 slots (Chest, Finger, Hands, Head, Legs, Neck +5 more) · all Bind on Pickup

Quests

3 quests Blizzard’s quest data files under Utgarde Pinnacle, all for level 20 to 30:

Junk in My Trunk
Choose one:10 gold50 silver
Gilded Ringmail Hauberk Silver-Plated Battlechest Exotic Leather Tunic Bauble-Woven Gown
Vengeance Be Mine!
Choose one:10 gold50 silver
Platehelm of Irate Revenge Faceguard of Punishment Helmet of Just Retribution Headguard of Retaliation Cowl of the Vindictive Captain
Working at the Source
Reward:10 gold50 silver

Achievements

8 achievements tied to Utgarde Pinnacle, worth 70 achievement points in total.

Heroic: Utgarde Pinnacle Guild RunDefeat King Ymiron on Heroic Difficulty while in a guild group.10
Utgarde Pinnacle (char specific hidden copy)Defeat the bosses in Utgarde Pinnacle.
Utgarde PinnacleDefeat the bosses in Utgarde Pinnacle.10
Heroic: Utgarde PinnacleDefeat the Utgarde Pinnacle bosses on Heroic Difficulty.10
The Incredible HulkForce Svala Sorrowgrave to kill a Scourge Hulk on Heroic Difficulty in Utgarde Pinnacle.10
Lodi Dodi We Loves the SkadiDefeat Skadi the Ruthless in Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic Difficulty within 3 minutes of starting the gauntlet event.10
My Girl Loves to Skadi All the TimeDefeat Skadi the Ruthless in Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic Difficulty after having killed Grauf from 100% to dead in a single pass.10
King's BaneDefeat King Ymiron in Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic Difficulty without anyone in the party triggering Bane.10

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