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Aarux
Aarux - Razorfen Downs
Aarux is a boss encounter in Razorfen Downs.
Found In
Encounter Facts
In the game's Normal encounter order for Razorfen Downs, Aarux comes 1st of 5, before Mordresh Fire Eye.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Model
Background
Instance Entrance: Thousand Needles
Razorfen Downs entranceThe Razorfen Downs entrance is in Thousand Needles, at 47.8, 23.8 on the Thousand Needles map.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Web Strand
Spell details
Bursting Pustule
Spell details
Plagued Bite
Spell detailsAbility Spells
Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for Aarux, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.
Web Strand
Physical · 1.5 sec cast · Lasts 10 sec
Aarux attaches a strong filament of webbing to the target and begins dragging the player towards himself. If Aarux pulls the player close enough they are bitten and infected with Plagued Bite causing Nature damage every 2 sec. for 10 sec.
Plagued Bite
Nature · Instant · Lasts 10 sec
Injects the target with a plagued-filled toxin that inflicts Nature damage every 2 sec. for 10 sec. The target's movement speed is also reduced by 50%
Drops
Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Razorfen Downs.
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
Adventure Guide Entry
The in-game Adventure Guide text for the Aarux encounter in Razorfen Downs.
The Arachnomancers of the Death's Head cult are particularly proud of their efforts. After many failed attempts they have finally created a suitable guardian for Death Speaker Blackthorn. Aarux is a huge spider whose body bristles with toxin filled pustules that burst and ooze noxious liquids. The Arachnomancers now await the opportune moment to unleash their creation.
What Each Drop Is
The Aarux encounter lists 3 items in the dungeon journal, item level 24. Equip slots covered: Hands, Chest and Back. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Arachnid Gloves Hands (Leather), item level 24, requires level 17. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 11 gold46 silver for it.
- Carapace of Tuten'kash Chest (Plate), item level 24, requires level 17. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 22 gold63 silver for it.
- Silky Spider Cape Back (Cloth), item level 24, requires level 17. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Strength or Intellect, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 17 gold for it.
Read from the current game build's item data. Listed prices come from our latest US Auction House scan; a drop that binds when picked up never has one.
Where to Find Aarux
Quests in Razorfen Downs
- Adventurers Wanted: Razorfen Downs
- Adventurers Wanted: Razorfen Downs
- Looming Threat
- Looming Threat
- The Ritual