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Tichondrius
Tichondrius - The Nighthold
Tichondrius is a boss encounter in The Nighthold.
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Encounter Facts
In the game's encounter order for The Nighthold, Tichondrius comes 5th of 10, after Spellblade Aluriel and before High Botanist Tel'arn.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Model
Background
Instance Entrance: Suramar
The Nighthold entranceThe Nighthold entrance is in Suramar, at 44.2, 59.5 on the Suramar map.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Tichondrius wields foul carrion magic, unleashing waves of chaos and pestilence to assault the raid. As the fight progresses, Tichondrius periodically uses Illusionary Night to trap all players in an illusion, within which they may find some respite if they can endure his Carrion Nightmare assault for 30 sec.
Damage Dealers
- Carefully position to avoid spreading Carrion Plague.
- Quickly kill Phantasmal Bloodfangs and obtain Essence of Night while trapped in the Illusionary Night.
- Coordinate Brand of Argus detonations to avoid lethal raidwide damage.
Healers
- Players with Carrion Plague take sustained damage until the debuff can fade during Illusionary Night.
- Position for and quickly dispel Burning Soul.
- Tanks suffer significant damage from Tichondrius' nightborne allies.
Tanks
- Position nightborne and Legion minions outside of Vampiric Aura.
- Avoid taking multiple stacks of Feast of Blood.
Stage One: Lord of the Nathrezim
Carrion Plague
Spell detailsIn Mythic difficulty, this effect increases the damage taken from Seeker Swarm by 1,000%.
Seeker Swarm
Spell detailsIn Mythic difficulty, this effect only hits the player closest to Tichondrius in the path of Seeker Swarm.
Brand of Argus
Spell detailsIn Mythic difficulty, Flames of Argus erupt under each player that triggers Brand of Argus.
Flames of Argus
Spell details
Vampiric Aura
Spell details
Feast of Blood
Spell detailsTainted Blood
Tainted Blood fixates the target of Feast of Blood until it is killed.
Echoes of the Void
Spell detailsStage Two: Shadow of Terror
Illusionary Night
Spell detailsIn Mythic difficulty, players without the Essence of Night when Illusionary Night ends are instantly killed.
Carrion Nightmare
Spell detailsPhantasmal Bloodfang
Phantasmal Bloodfangs continuously form in the illusion at an increasing rate.
The Nightborne
When Tichondrius exits the Illusionary Night for the first time, he begins to call the Nightborne to aid him.
Felsworn Spellguard
Rapid Pursuit
Spell details
Volatile Wound
Spell detailsNightborne Wizard
Temporal Orb
Spell details
Blast Nova
Spell detailsThe Legion
When Tichondrius exits the Illusionary Night for the second time, he begins to call the Legion to aid him.
Wrathguard Dreadblade
Blade Rush
Spell detailsSightless Watcher
Burning Soul
Spell details
Ring of Shadows
Spell detailsAbility Spells
Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for Tichondrius, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.
Carrion Plague
Shadow · 2 sec cast
Seeker Swarm
Shadow · 2 sec cast
Tichondrius unleashes a wave of chaotic magic at all players afflicted with Carrion Plague. This effect inflicts Shadow damage to all players in a line towards each target. In addition, this effect applies Carrion Plague to all players hit.
Brand of Argus
Fire · Instant
Tichondrius marks several players with a deadly brand for the remainder of the fight. If a marked player is ever of a clump of their allies, the brand is removed, causing a violent explosion. This effect inflicts Fire damage to all players. The damage of Brand of Argus is reduced the further players are away from the source of the explosion.
Flames of Argus
Fire · Instant · Lasts 90 sec
The Flames of Argus erupt from the ground under all players that trigger Brand of Argus for 1 min. This effect inflicts Fire damage every 0.5 sec to all players within the targeted area.
Vampiric Aura
Shadow · Instant
Tichondrius' allies within 30 yards are healed of their damage dealt by melee attacks.
Feast of Blood
Physical · Instant · Lasts 30 sec
Tichondrius marks a player, increasing their Physical damage taken by 15% and summoning 3 Tainted Bloods that fixate the target. In addition, this effect increases the effects of Vampiric Aura by 300%.
Echoes of the Void
Shadow · 2.5 sec cast · Lasts 8 sec
Tichondrius calls on the void, inflicting Shadow damage every 0.5 sec for 8 sec. The damage of this effect increases with each tick. As the void is torn open, 4 Fel Spires form throughout the room. Each spire absorbs the damage from Echoes of the Void for each player behind it until it is destroyed.
Illusionary Night
Shadow · 2 sec cast · Lasts 30 sec
Tichondrius dissolves into bats, trapping all players in a horrific illusion for 30 sec.
Carrion Nightmare
Shadow · 2 sec cast · Lasts 3 sec
Tichondrius forms in the illusion, inflicting Shadow damage in a line, stunning all players hit for 3 sec.
Essence of Night
Shadow · Instant
As Phantasmal Bloodfangs die, an Essence of Night is created. This effect increases all damage and healing by 30% as long as players are within the Illusionary Night. In addition, mana regeneration is increased by 2%. This effect persists for 30 sec after exiting the illusion.
Rapid Pursuit
Physical · Instant
Movement speed increased by 15% for the remainder of the fight. This effect stacks.
Volatile Wound
Arcane · Instant · Lasts 8 sec
Strikes an enemy with Arcane energy, inflicting Arcane damage and increasing all damage taken by 5% for 8 sec. This effect stacks. When Volatile Wound expires, a Nether Zone is created.
Nether Zone
Arcane · Instant · Lasts 90 sec
Temporal Orb
Arcane · 2 sec cast · Lasts 25 sec
Summons an orb of chaotic magic that moves out from the caster. As the orb travels it inflicts Arcane damage every 0.2 sec to all players it passes through.
Blast Nova
Arcane · 2.5 sec cast
Unleashes a wave of energy that inflicts Arcane damage to all players.
Fel Storm
Fire · Instant · Lasts 8 sec
Instantly attacks all players for 8 sec, inflicting Fire damage.
Burning Soul
Fire · 2 sec cast · Lasts 30 sec
When this effect is removed, it explodes inflicting Fire damage to allies.
Ring of Shadows
Shadow · 2 sec cast · Lasts 10 sec
Encircles the caster in a ring of souls that inflicts Shadow damage to all players within 10-20 yards every 0.5 sec.
Drops
Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in The Nighthold.
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 Tichondrius encounter in The Nighthold.
The dreadlord Tichondrius, once leader of the nathrezim, was once slain by the newly-awakened power of none other than Illidan Stormrage. Reconstituted in the Twisting Nether, Tichondrius returns to watch over Gul'dan on behalf of the Legion, ensuring that the orc warlock does not once again fail his masters.
What Each Drop Is
The Tichondrius encounter lists 21 items in the dungeon journal, item level 50. Equip slots covered: Shoulder, Back, Trinket, Waist and Finger. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Archaic Nathrezim Keepsake Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 48 gold42 silver for it.
- Doomblade Spaulders Shoulder (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Haste. Usable by Rogue. A vendor pays 43 gold8 silver for it. Part of the Doomblade Battlegear set.
- Dreadlord's Tattered Wingcover Back (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. Tooltip: “It's best to avoid examining the material too closely.” A vendor pays 46 gold1 silver for it.
- Dreadwyrm Shoulderguards Shoulder (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Haste and Critical Strike. Usable by Death Knight. A vendor pays 43 gold56 silver for it. Part of the Dreadwyrm Battleplate set.
- Eagletalon Spaulders Shoulder (Mail), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Versatility and Critical Strike. Usable by Hunter. A vendor pays 44 gold53 silver for it. Part of the Eagletalon Battlegear set.
- Fang of Tichondrius Trinket, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength. A vendor pays 26 gold90 silver for it. Use: Vampiric Aura.
- Girdle of Nefarious Strategy Waist (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 28 gold39 silver for it.
- Goresmeared Abyssal Waistplate Waist (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 30 gold57 silver for it.
- Icon of Rot Trinket, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 17 silver74 copper for it. Equip: Carrion Swarm.
- Mantle of Everburning Knowledge Shoulder (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Haste and Versatility. Usable by Mage. A vendor pays 42 gold41 silver for it. Part of the Regalia of Everburning Knowledge set.
- Mantle of the Astral Warden Shoulder (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Haste and Mastery. Usable by Druid. A vendor pays 45 gold99 silver for it. Part of the Garb of the Astral Warden set.
- Pauldrons of Azj'Aqir Shoulder (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Mastery and Versatility. Usable by Warlock. A vendor pays 43 gold89 silver for it. Part of the Legacy of Azj'Aqir set.
- Pauldrons of Enveloped Dissonance Shoulder (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Mastery and Versatility. Usable by Monk. A vendor pays 41 gold75 silver for it. Part of the Vestments of Enveloped Dissonance set.
- Pauldrons of Shackled Elements Shoulder (Mail), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Haste and Versatility. Usable by Shaman. A vendor pays 44 gold69 silver for it. Part of the Regalia of Shackled Elements set.
- Pauldrons of the Highlord Shoulder (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Versatility and Haste. Usable by Paladin. A vendor pays 43 gold72 silver for it. Part of the Battleplate of the Highlord set.
- Purifier's Mantle Shoulder (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Intellect, Haste and Mastery. Usable by Priest. A vendor pays 43 gold73 silver for it. Part of the Vestments of the Purifier set.
- Ring of Exclusive Servitude Finger, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 37 gold40 silver for it.
- Shoulderguards of Second Sight Shoulder (Leather), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Versatility and Haste. Usable by Demon Hunter. A vendor pays 43 gold39 silver for it. Part of the Vestment of Second Sight set.
- Shoulderplates of the Obsidian Aspect Shoulder (Plate), item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Mastery and Versatility. Usable by Warrior. A vendor pays 43 gold88 silver for it. Part of the Warplate of the Obsidian Aspect set.
- Vampiric Fetish Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 47 gold52 silver for it.
- Writ of Subjugation Gem, item level 50, requires level 45. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 48 gold42 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.
Achievements for Defeating It
7 achievements list a victory over Tichondrius among their criteria.
Where to Find Tichondrius
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