TheWoWDBDungeon - Classic
Dire Maul
16 encounters and 87 drops. Every drop links to its item page; tradeable drops carry a live Auction House price.
Built thousands of years ago to house the kaldorei's arcane secrets, the formerly great city of Eldre'Thalas now lies in ruin, writhing with warped, twisted forces. Competing covens once fought for control of Dire Maul's corrupted energy, but they have since settled into uneasy truces, choosing to exploit the power within their own territories rather than continue to battle over the entire complex.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Classic |
| Encounters | 16 |
| Drops | 87 |
| Item level | 22 to 25 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
Difficulties and Lockouts
Dire Maul has 1 difficulty in the game data: Normal can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Lockout |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | None |
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Instance Map
The Adventure Guide places 16 bosses of Dire Maul on 6 maps. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
Dire Maul
1Zevrim Thornhoof2Hydrospawn4Alzzin the Wildshaper- 1 Zevrim Thornhoof 57.5, 74.4
- 2 Hydrospawn 53.7, 71.5
- 4 Alzzin the Wildshaper 56.7, 28.9
Dire Maul
3Lethtendris- 3 Lethtendris 43.9, 48.2
Dire Maul
5Tendris Warpwood6Illyanna Ravenoak- 5 Tendris Warpwood 33.6, 53.7
- 6 Illyanna Ravenoak 20.4, 77.7
Dire Maul
7Magister Kalendris- 7 Magister Kalendris 33.9, 45.1
Dire Maul
8Immol'thar9Prince Tortheldrin- 8 Immol'thar 35.0, 57.6
- 9 Prince Tortheldrin 62.3, 23.2
Dire Maul
10Guard Mol'dar11Stomper Kreeg12Guard Fengus13Guard Slip'kik14Captain Kromcrush15Cho'Rush the Observer16King Gordok- 10 Guard Mol'dar 69.5, 76.0
- 11 Stomper Kreeg 61.2, 69.3
- 12 Guard Fengus 49.5, 78.1
- 13 Guard Slip'kik 26.6, 57.2
- 14 Captain Kromcrush 31.8, 50.6
- 15 Cho'Rush the Observer 31.9, 30.4
- 16 King Gordok 31.9, 22.9
Encounters
Zevrim Thornhoof
Desperate to show his worth to the Burning Legion, Zevrim Thornhoof told his masters he could enslave the formidable ancients who still roamed Dire Maul. When his own power proved insufficient, Thornhoof turned to other living creatures for additional energy, butchering them atop his sacrificial altar and harvesting their essence in their final, agonizing moments.
Abilities & Strategy
Intense Pain
Zevrim Thornhoof inflicts Shadow damage to all players within 20 yards every 3 seconds for 15 sec.
Sacrifice
Zevrim Thornhoof teleports a player to his sacrificial altar. Sacrifice stuns the sacrificed player and drains their health every second for 6 sec.
Loot
5 drops · item level 22 · 3 slots (Hands, Head, Ranged) · all Bind on Pickup
Hydrospawn
When the satyr Zevrim Thornhoof sought to control the elementals in Dire Maul, he focused on Hydrospawn, who calmly resided in the pool beneath his altar. As he performed his profane sacrificial rituals, the elemental grew agitated and restless, striking out at Thornhoof's demonic minions. As the years passed, Thornhoof used his victims' energies to whip Hydrospawn into unbridled fury, little by little binding its will to the satyr's commands.
Abilities & Strategy
Submersion
Hydrospawn reduces the Stamina of all players within 15 yards for 1 minute.
Riptide
Hydrospawn inflicts Frost damage to all players within 10 yards and knocks them back. Players affected by Riptide are disarmed for 4 sec.
Summon Massive Geyser
Hydrospawn summons a Massive Geyser that inflicts Frost damage to all players within 10 yards and knocks them back.
Hydroling
Hydrospawn summons Hydrolings at 50% health remaining.
Hydrojet
The Hydroling knocks a player back and reduces their threat to zero whenever they strike a player in melee combat.
Loot
5 drops · item level 22 · 4 slots (Feet, Legs, Neck, Two-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Lethtendris
Dire Maul's warped energy drew Lethtendris from afar, giving her hope of satisfying her unbearable craving for arcane magic. Using the sinews and ligaments of sacrificial victims, she constructed a web to siphon the corrupt power out of the east wing. To her delight, she discovered that the device has the capacity to gather vast reserves of overwhelming strength, enough to destroy all of her enemies.
Abilities & Strategy
Void Bolt
Lethtendris inflicts Shadow damage to a player.
Shadow Bolt Volley
Lethtendris inflicts Shadow damage to all players within 30 yards.
Curse of Thorns
Lethtendris curses a player with Curse of Thorns. Curse of Thorns lasts 15 sec.
Curse of Tongues
Lethtendris curses a player to speak in Demonic for 15 sec. Curse of Tongues reduces casting speed by 0%.
Immolate
Lethtendris inflicts Fire damage to a player. Immolate continues to inflict Fire damage to the affected player every 3 seconds for 15 sec.
Enlarge
Lethtendris enlarges Pimgib for 30 sec. While enlarged, Pimgib inflicts 240 more Physical damage, and casts spells% faster.
Pimgib
Blast Wave
Pimgib inflicts Fire damage to all players within 10 yards and reduces their movement speed by 0% for 6 sec.
Fireball
Pimgib inflicts Fire damage to a player.
Flame Buffet
Pimgib inflicts Fire damage to a player and increases the Fire damage that player takes from all sources by 39 for 20 sec. This effect stacks up to 5 times.
Loot
4 drops · item level 22 · 4 slots (Finger, Head, Ranged, Two-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Alzzin the Wildshaper
Alzzin the Wildshaper seeks nothing less than the total corruption of Feralas, but until he discovered the Shrine of Eldretharr in Dire Maul, he had little success. With the power of enslaved ancients at his command, Alzzin concentrated the vitality of the surrounding forest into his lair, allowing him to manipulate it at will.
Abilities & Strategy
Satyr Form
Alzzin the Wildshaper uses these abilities in Satyr form.
Enervate
Alzzin the Wildshaper inflicts a player with Enervate Poison. Enervate Poison drains the affected player of their mana and transfers it to Alzzin the Wildshaper. Enervate Poison drains mana every 2 seconds for 8 sec.
Wither
Alzzin the Wildshaper inflicts Nature damage to a player and Diseases them. Wither inflicts Nature damage every 3 seconds and reduces their Strength for 21 sec.
Thorns
Alzzin the Wildshaper covers himself in Thorns. Thorns inflicts Nature damage to all players that attack Allzzin the Wildshaper for 10 min.
Tree Form
Alzzin the Wildshaper transforms into a Tree, increasing his armor and increasing his melee damage by% for 30 sec.
Tree Form
Alzzin the Wildshaper uses these abilities in Tree form.
Disarm
Alzzin the Wildhsaper Disarms a player for 6 sec.
Knock Away
Alzzin the Wildshaper inflicts Physical damage to a player and knocks them back. Knock Away reduces the threat of the affected player to zero.
Wild Regneration
Alzzin the Wildshaper heals himself every 2 seconds for 16 sec.
Dire Wolf Form
Alzzin the Wildshaper transforms into a Dire Wolf, increasing attack speed by% and melee damage by% for 30 sec.
Dire Wolf Form
Alzzin the Wildshaper uses these abilities in Dire Wolf form.
Vicious Bite
Alzzin the Wildshaper inflicts Physical damage to a player.
Mangle
Alzzin the Wildshaper Mangles a player. Mangle slows movement speed by% and inflicts Physical damage every 2 seconds for 10 sec.
Come Minions!
Alzzin the Whildshaper calls several Imp minions to come to his aid at 50% health remaining.
Alzzin's Minion
Alzzin's Minions will set the threat of their current target to zero whenever they successfully land a damaging melee attack.
Loot
10 drops · item level 22 · 7 slots (Back, Chest, Feet, Finger, Hands, One-Hand +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Tendris Warpwood
Tendris Warpwood was a staunch defender of Eldre'Thalas, his heart inexorably entwined with the fate of the city. When the Sundering shattered the land, his resolve never wavered, but as corruption seeped into the ruins over the next 10,000 years, so too did it infect the ancient's spirit.
Abilities & Strategy
Intruder Alert!
Tendris Warpwood calls any living Ironbark Protectors to come to his aid when players begin the fight.
Ironbark Protector
Trample
The Ironbark Protector inflicts Physical damage to all players within 10 yards.
Knock Away
The Ironbark Protector inflicts Physical damage to a player and knocks them away. Knock Away also reduces the threat of the player by 50%.
Entangling Roots
The Ironbark Protector entangles a player in roots, inflicting Nature damage every 3 seconds and immobilizing them for 15 sec. The Ironbark Protector will only use this ability if no player is in melee combat with it.
Trample
Tendris Warpwood inflicts Physical damage to all players within 10 yards.
Grasping Vines
Tendris Warpwood inflicts Physical damage to all players within 10 yards, knocking them down and immobilizing them for 10 sec.
Entangle
Tendris Warpwood teleports a player to him and entangles them in roots, inflicting Nature damage every 3 seconds and immobilizing them for 10 sec. Tendris Warpwood will only use this ability if no player is in melee combat with him.
Loot
4 drops · item level 24 · 4 slots (Legs, Shield, Two-Hand, Waist) · all Bind on Pickup
Illyanna Ravenoak
Illyanna Ravenoak, along with her faithful companion Ferra, was once Prince Tortheldrin's most valued hunter, until she refused to carry out her leader's order to execute her friends. As punishment, he killed Illyanna and her bear, but he used his demonic power to bind their spirits to their bodies, condemning them to remain in Dire Maul as undead protectors.
Abilities & Strategy
Ferra
Ferra is Illyanna Ravenoak's faithful companion and will fight by her side to the death.
Charge
Ferra charges a player, inflicting Physical damage and stunning them for 2 sec.
Maul
Ferra inflicts Physical damage to a player
Multi-Shot
Illyanna Ravenoak inflicts Physical damage to a player and up to 9 players adjacent to the first.
Volley
Illyanna Ravenoak deals Arcane damage to all players within a targeted area 16 yards wide. Volley inflicts Arcane damage every second for 6 sec.
Immolation Trap
Illyanna Ravenoak places an Immolation Trap at her feet. The Immolation Trap lasts 1 min or until a player walks over it. The Immolation Trap inflicts Fire damage every 3 seconds for 15 sec to the player that walks over it.
Concussive Shot
Illyanna Ravenoak dazes a player, reducing their movement speed by 0% for 3 sec. Concussive Shot has a 50% chance to stun the player for 3 sec instead.
Loot
4 drops · item level 24 · 3 slots (Hands, Legs, One-Hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Magister Kalendris
When Prince Tortheldrin demanded the slaughter of the majority of his subjects, his most loyal lieutenants were tasked with executing his will. Magister Kalendris murdered many unsuspecting Shen'dralar without hesitation, but one of the doomed elves mortally wounded him during a destructive battle. Despite his demise, Kalendris's spirit still roams Dire Maul as a defender of Tortheldrin's rule.
Abilities & Strategy
Shadowform
Magister Kalendris assumes a form of Shadow at 50% health remaining. Shadowform reduces all melee damage received by 0% and increases Shadow damage inflicted by 0% for 4 min.
Shadow Word: Pain
Magister Kalendris inflicts Shadow Word: Pain on a player. Shadow Word: Pain inflicts Shadow damage every 3 seconds for 15 sec.
Mind Flay
Magister Kalendris inflicts Shadow damage every second to a player. Mind Flay also reduces the movement speed of the player by 0%. Mind Flay lasts 3 sec.
Mind Blast
Magister Kalendris inflicts Shadow damage to a player.
Dominate Mind
Magister Kalendris charms a player. Charmed players will fight for Magister Kalendris; but their melee attack speed is slowed by 0%. Dominate Mind lasts for 10 sec.
Loot
5 drops · item level 24 · 5 slots (Back, Neck, Shoulder, Trinket, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
Immol'thar
In a desperate bid to restore the power and immortality they lost when the Well of Eternity was destroyed, the Shen'dralar summoned a demon into the western wing of Dire Maul and captured him within a force field, allowing them to use the void terror's energy for their own spells. Unable to fight back or even move for nearly 10,000 years, Immol'thar could only watch and wait for the day he might break free and rend the flesh of his captors.
Abilities & Strategy
Eye of Immol'thar
Immol'thar summons an Eye of Immol'thar periodically throughout the encounter. Eyes of Immol'thar will choose a player at random to attack when they spawn.
Gaze of Immol'thar
Eyes of Immol'thar slow player movement speed by%, their melee attack speed by%, and their casting speed by% for 4 sec.
Portal of Immol'thar
Immol'thar teleports a random player and reduces their threat to zero.
Infected Bite
Immol'thar bites a player, inflicting Nature damage every 3 seconds and increasing their Physical damage taken by 44 for 15 sec.
Frenzy
Immol'thar increases its melee attack speed by 60% for 3 minutes.
Trample
Immol'thar inflicts Physical damage to all players within 10 yards.
Loot
10 drops · item level 24 · 10 slots (Back, Chest, Feet, Hands, Neck, One-Hand +4 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Prince Tortheldrin
After the Well of Eternity's destruction, Prince Tortheldrin maintained control over the surviving Shen'dralar by imprisoning a demon in the ruins of Eldre'Thalas and letting his subjects siphon its strength. The exposure to demonic power twisted Tortheldrin's mind, and when the creature faltered, the prince ordered the deaths of many of his vassals so only he and his most fanatical followers would be left to enjoy the corrupt energy.
Abilities & Strategy
Dual Wield
Prince Tortheldrin wields a weapon in each hand.
Thrash
Prince Tortheldrin thrashes, attacking two additional times.
Arcane Blast
Prince Tortheldrin inflicts Arcane damage to a player and knocks them back.
Whirlwind
Counterspell
Prince Tortheldrin interrupts the spellcasting of a player and prevents further spellcasting for 15 sec.
Loot
10 drops · item level 24 · 7 slots (Back, Chest, Finger, Legs, One-Hand, Ranged +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Guard Mol'dar
Mol'dar is a zealously loyal guard from the Gordok ogres. He is convinced King Gordok gifted him with a pair of enchanted gauntlets that have enabled him to become his people's arm wrestling champion for six years running. In truth, King Gordok threw the powerful armor away; Mol'dar simply found it first.
Abilities & Strategy
Shield Bash
Guard Mol'dar inflicts Physical damage to a player and interrupts any spell being cast for 3 sec.
Shield Charge
Guard Mol'dar charges a player, knocking them back and inflicting Physical damage to them.
Strike
Guard Mol'dar inflicts Physical damage to a player.
Intruder Alert!
Guard Mol'dar casts Frenzy and calls for help at 50% health remaining.
Frenzy
Guard Mol'dar attacks 0% faster for 2 min.
Loot
13 drops · item level 25 · 8 slots (Back, Chest, Finger, One-Hand, Ranged, Shoulder +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Stomper Kreeg
On more than one occasion, skulking assassins have met their doom after accidentally disturbing Kreeg's ale mug. Though he's often passed out drunk on duty, nothing rouses the ogre into a berserker fury faster than the sound of his precious drink splattering on the stone floor.
Abilities & Strategy
Booze Spit
Stomper Kreeg spits booze at all players in a cone in front of him. Players hit by Booze Spit have their chance to hit reduced by% and are inebriated for 8 sec.
War Stomp
Whirlwind
Stomper Kreeg inflicts Physical damage to all players within 8 yards.
You Made Me Spill My Drink!
Stomper Kreeg enters a Drunken Rage and casts Frenzy at 50% health remaining.
Frenzy
Stomper Kreeg attacks 0% faster for 2 min.
Drunken Rage
Stomper Kreeg begins setting the threat of his current target to zero each time he attacks a player in melee combat. Drunken Rage also increases the movement speed of Stomper Kreeg by% for 1 min.
Loot
1 drop · item level 25 · 1 slot (Held In Off-hand) · all Bind on Pickup
Guard Fengus
Ever since Cho'Rush the Observer told him he was destined to meet a mate while on duty, Fengus has spent almost every waking moment patrolling Gordok territory.
Abilities & Strategy
Shield Bash
Guard Fengus inflicts Physical damage to a player and interrupts any spell being cast for 3 sec.
Shield Charge
Guard Fengus charges a player, knocking them back and inflicting Physical damage to them.
Strike
Guard Fengus inflicts Physical damage to a player.
Intruder Alert!
Guard Fengus casts Frenzy and calls for help at 50% health remaining.
Frenzy
Guard Fengus attacks 0% faster for 2 min.
Loot
13 drops · item level 25 · 8 slots (Back, Chest, Finger, One-Hand, Ranged, Shoulder +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Guard Slip'kik
Some might think Slip'kik is merely cautious, but he's also lazy. Rather than challenge King Gordok directly, Slip'kik tinkers with traps and old, broken magical devices, hoping to eventually deliver a coup de grace without an ounce of risk or a drop of sweat.
Abilities & Strategy
Shield Bash
Guard Slip'kik inflicts Physical damage to a player and interrupts any spell being cast for 3 sec.
Shield Charge
Guard Slip'kik charges a player, knocking them back and inflicting Physical damage to them.
Strike
Guard Slip'kik inflicts Physical damage to a player.
Intruder Alert!
Guard Slip'kik casts Frenzy and calls for help at 50% health remaining.
Frenzy
Guard Slip'kik attacks 60% faster for 2 min.
Loot
13 drops · item level 25 · 8 slots (Back, Chest, Finger, One-Hand, Ranged, Shoulder +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Captain Kromcrush
Even among ogres, Captain Kromcrush is infamous for his hair-trigger rage toward anyone who dares to insult him or King Gordok. He crushes dissent ruthlessly, but he has still less patience for those who continue to spread the rumor of his torrid affair with a gnoll long ago.
Abilities & Strategy
Frightening Shout
Captain Kromcrush causes all players within 8 yards to run in fear for 6 sec.
Mortal Cleave
Captain Kromcrush inflicts Physical damage to a player and an additional player adjacent to the first. Mortal Cleave reduces all healing to affected players by 0% for 5 sec.
Intruder Alert!
Captain Kromcrush summons two Gordok Reavers to aid him in battle when he reaches 50% health remaining.
Gordok Reaver
Cleave
The Gordok Reaver inflicts Physical damage to a player and an additional player adjacent to the first.
Sunder Armor
The Gordok Reaver reduces the armor of a player, increasing the Physical damage they receive.
Mortal Strike
The Gordok Reaver inflicts Physical damage to a player. Players affected by Mortal Strike receive 0% less healing for 5 sec.
Bring it on!
Captain Kromcrush activates Retaliation with when he reaches 25% health remaining.
Retaliation
Captain Kromcrush retaliates against all players who strike him in melee combat for 8 sec, inflicting Physical damage.
Loot
4 drops · item level 25 · 4 slots (Chest, Feet, Two-Hand, Waist) · all Bind on Pickup
Cho'Rush the Observer
Cho'Rush doesn't usually take sides, but when Ulrok was rising to power, it was clear there was nobody who could challenge him. The king quickly appointed Cho'Rush as his chief advisor, believing that his twin heads would make him twice as resourceful as the average ogre.
Abilities & Strategy
What Kind of Ogre do I Feel Like Today?
Cho'Rush the Observer will choose to be either a Priest, a Shaman, or a Mage when he spawns.
Cho'Rush the Priest
Heal
Cho'Rush the Observer heals himself or an ally.
Mind Blast
Cho'Rush the Observer inflicts Shadow damage to a player.
Power Word: Shield
Cho'Rush the Observer gives himself or an ally a shield of Holy energy that absorbs damage, and prevents spellcasting from interruption. Power Word: Shield lasts for 30 sec or until it absorbs too much damage.
Psychic Scream
Cho'Rush the Shaman
Chain Lightning
Cho'Rush the Observer inflicts Nature damage to a player and up to 2 targets nearby.
Healing Wave
Cho'Rush the Observer heals himself or an ally.
Earthgrab Totem
Cho'Rush the Observer summons an Earthgrab Totem by his side that lasts for 30 sec.
Lightning Bolt
Cho'Rush the Observer inflicts Nature damage to a player.
Cho'Rush the Mage
Arcane Explosion
Cho'Rush the Observer inflicts Arcane damage to all players within 10 yards.
Bloodlust
Cho'Rush the Observer gives himself or an ally Bloodlust. Affected enemies have their melee attack speed increased by 0% for 30 sec.
Fireball
Cho'Rush the Observer inflicts Fire damage to a player.
Frost Nova
Frost Nova immobilizes affected players for 8 sec.
Loot
4 drops · item level 25 · 4 slots (Head, One-Hand, Ranged, Shield) · all Bind on Pickup
King Gordok
To rule the Gordok ogres, one must simply proclaim oneself king... and then destroy all who might disagree. King Gordok--then merely known as Ulrok--solidified his power by convincing a dozen of his people's strongest warriors to challenge the king at the same time. The wild melee left most of the contestants dead or wounded, and Ulrok's blade easily cut down the survivors and the battle-weary king. To this day, Gordok ogres speak in hushed tones about the "Day of Da Blood."
Abilities & Strategy
Berserker Charge
King Gordok charges a random player, knocking them up in the air and inflicting Physical damage.
Sunder Armor
King Gordok reduces a player's armor for 20 sec, increasing the physical damage they receive.
Mortal Strike
King Gordok inflicts Physical damage on a player. Mortal Strike reduces healing received by 0% for 5 sec.
War Stomp
King Gordok inflicts Physical damage to all players within 5 yards and stuns them for 4 sec.
Loot
8 drops · item level 25 · 8 slots (Feet, Finger, Hands, Head, Held In Off-hand, Legs +2 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Achievements
2 achievements tied to Dire Maul, worth 20 achievement points in total.
King of Dire Maul Guild RunDefeat each wing of Dire Maul while in a guild group.10- King of Dire MaulDefeat each wing of Dire Maul.10
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