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Warlord Kalithresh

Warlord Kalithresh - The Steamvault

Warlord Kalithresh is a boss encounter in The Steamvault.

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EncounterWarlord Kalithresh
Journal creatures3

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for The Steamvault, Warlord Kalithresh comes 3rd of 3, after Mekgineer Steamrigger.

Instance modesNormal, Heroic
Group size5 players
Instance typeDungeon
ExpansionThe Burning Crusade
Encounter order3 of 3
Encounter ID1944
Adventure Guide pin76.0, 43.6 on the instance map
  1. Hydromancer Thespia
  2. Mekgineer Steamrigger
  3. Warlord Kalithresh

3D Model

First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.

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Instance Entrance: Zangarmarsh

Zangarmarsh mapThe Steamvault entrance

The Steamvault entrance is in Serpent Lake, Zangarmarsh, at 50.2, 33.3 on the Zangarmarsh map.

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Abilities & Strategy

What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.

Abilities & Strategy

Naga Distiller

Warlord Kalithresh draws power from a nearby Naga Distiller, gaining Warlord's Rage after 12 seconds if the Distiller is not destroyed.

Warlord's Rage

Warlord Kalithresh rages, increasing his attack speed by 17% and his damage done by 18%.

Spell Reflection

Warlord Kalithresh encases himself in magic, reflecting spells back at their caster 100% of the time for 8 sec.

Head Crack

Warlord Kalithresh cracks a player's head, reducing their stamina for 15 sec.

Impale

Warlord Kalithresh impales a player, inflicting Physical damage and an additional Physical damage every 3 sec. for 12 sec.

Ability Spells

Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for Warlord Kalithresh, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.

Warlord's Rage

Physical · Instant

Increases the caster's attack speed by 17% and the Physical damage it deals for until cancelled.

Spell Reflection

Physical · Instant · Lasts 8 sec

Encases you in magic, causing spells to be reflected back upon their target 100% of the time for 8 sec.

Head Crack

Physical · 1.5 sec cast · Lasts 15 sec

Reduces an enemy's Stamina for 15 sec.

Impale

Physical · Instant · Lasts 12 sec

Inflicts Physical damage to an enemy every 3 sec. for 12 sec.

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Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in The Steamvault.

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 Warlord Kalithresh encounter in The Steamvault.

Deep within the Steamvault, the naga have begun experimenting with a mysterious substance to strengthen their warriors and purge them of fear. Kalithresh was one of Lady Vashj's first servants to volunteer as a test subject for this dark elixir. As reward, he has been charged with guarding the expansive Steamvault and ensuring the region's arcane machinery operates without interruption.

What Each Drop Is

The Warlord Kalithresh encounter lists 13 items in the dungeon journal, item levels 31 to 32. Equip slots covered: Wrist, Legs, Ranged, Shoulder, Chest, Back, Finger and Hands. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Amber Bands of the Aggressor Wrist (Plate), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Dodge and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 38 gold13 silver for it.
  • Pontifex Kilt Legs (Cloth), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Versatility. A vendor pays 78 gold64 silver for it.
  • Wave-Fury Vambraces Wrist (Mail), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina and Versatility. A vendor pays 38 gold97 silver for it.
  • Wrathtide Longbow Ranged (Bow), item level 31, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility and Stamina. A vendor pays 134 gold73 silver for it.
  • Beast Lord Leggings Legs (Mail), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 54 gold28 silver for it. Part of the Beast Lord Armor set.
  • Beast Lord Mantle Shoulder (Mail), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 44 gold91 silver for it. Part of the Beast Lord Armor set.
  • Breastplate of the Righteous Chest (Plate), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina and Dodge. A vendor pays 56 gold39 silver for it. Part of the Righteous Armor set.
  • Devilshark Cape Back (Cloth), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Dodge and Parry. A vendor pays 41 gold10 silver for it.
  • Incanter's Pauldrons Shoulder (Cloth), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Versatility. A vendor pays 43 gold32 silver for it. Part of the Incanter's Regalia set.
  • Moonglade Shoulders Shoulder (Leather), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 43 gold16 silver for it. Part of the Moonglade Raiment set.
  • Ring of the Silver Hand Finger, item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Dodge and Versatility. A vendor pays 34 gold64 silver for it.
  • Tidefury Gauntlets Hands (Mail), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina and Versatility. A vendor pays 28 gold89 silver for it. Part of the Tidefury Raiment set.
  • Vermillion Robes of the Dominant Chest (Cloth), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 59 gold57 silver 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 Warlord Kalithresh

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