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Dungeon - Wrath of the Lich King
The Nexus
6 encounters and 36 drops. Every drop links to its item page; tradeable drops carry a live Auction House price.
In order to reestablish his dominance over magic, the blue Dragon Aspect, Malygos, has launched a ruthless campaign to sever the link between mortals and the arcane energies coursing through Azeroth. To this end, his blue dragonflight is redirecting the ley lines of the world to the Nexus, Malygos' towering lair.
Quick Facts
| Type | Dungeon |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Wrath of the Lich King |
| Encounters | 6 |
| Drops | 36 |
| Item level | 34 to 35 |
| Tradeable drops | 0 |
| Difficulties | Normal, Heroic, 10 Player, 25 Player, 10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic) |
Difficulties and Lockouts
The Nexus has 2 difficulties in the game data: Heroic resets daily; Normal can be run again at any time.
| Difficulty | Players | Lockout |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | None |
| Heroic | 5 | Daily |
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Instance Map
The Adventure Guide places 6 bosses of The Nexus on 1 map. Numbers follow the encounter order; each links to that fight below.
1Commander Stoutbeard / Commander Kolurg2Grand Magus Telestra3Anomalus4Ormorok the Tree-Shaper5Keristrasza- 1 Commander Stoutbeard 18.7, 50.6
- 1 Commander Kolurg 18.7, 50.6
- 2 Grand Magus Telestra 27.6, 40.0
- 3 Anomalus 62.0, 22.1
- 4 Ormorok the Tree-Shaper 56.3, 72.8
- 5 Keristrasza 36.2, 67.4
Encounters
NNormalHHeroic10P10 Player25P25 Player10P H10 Player (Heroic)25P H25 Player (Heroic)
Commander Stoutbeard
Commander Stoutbeard led his troops against some of the most dangerous enemies of the Alliance. The Halls of Stasis may have slowed him down, but the sight of Horde adventurers will get him up and running again.
Abilities & Strategy
Heroic Difficulty Only
The Frozen Commander is only available in Heroic Difficulty.
Whirlwind
Commander Stoutbeard attacks all players within 8 yards in a whirlwind of steel, inflicting Physical damage.
Battle Shout
Commander Stoutbeard increases the melee attack power of nearby allies for 2 min.
Charge
Commander Stoutbeard charges a player, inflicting Physical damage and stunning them for 2 sec.
Frightening Shout
Commander Stoutbeard releases a terrifying yell, fearing all players within 8 yards for 6 sec.
Loot
4 drops · item level 35 · 4 slots (Back, Feet, Hands, Legs) · all Bind on Pickup
Grand Magus Telestra
It is rumored the Grand Magus Telestra tutored Prince Kael'thas. Though she believed the Prince allying with the naga was foolish, she could not support Dalaran imprisoning her people. Malygos only needed to remind her of this betrayal to gain her as an instructor for his mage hunters.
Abilities & Strategy
Firebomb
Grand Magus Telestra hurls a ball of fire at a player, inflicting Fire damage to them and all players within 5 yards of them.
Ice Nova
Grand Magus Telestra inflicts Frost damage to all players within 60 yards, stunning them for 3 sec.
Gravity Well
Grand Magus Telestra continuously pulls all players within 60 yards to her, rapidly inflicting Shadow damage for 6 sec.
Mirror Images
When Grand Magus Telestra reaches 50% health remaining, she splits into 3 mirror images.
Arcane Image
Critter
The arcane image of Grand Magus Telestra transforms a player into a critter, forcing it to wander around for up to 3 sec. While wandering, the critter cannot attack or cast spells.
Time Stop
The arcane image of Grand Magus Telestra stuns all players within 50 yards for 2 sec.
Fire Image
Fire Blast
The fire image of Grand Magus Telestra blasts a player with flames, inflicting Fire damage.
Scorch
The fire image of Grand Magus Telestra scorches a player, inflicting Fire damage.
Frost Image
Blizzard
The frost image of Grand Magus Telestra calls down a blizzard that lasts 6 sec., inflicting Frost damage every 2 sec. to all players in a selected area.
Ice Barb
The frost image of Grand Magus Telestra inflicts Frost damage to a random player.
Loot
7 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 6 slots (Head, Held In Off-hand, Ranged, Shoulder, Waist, Wrist) · all Bind on Pickup
Anomalus
Directing so much of Azeroth's arcane energy through the Nexus has created tears in reality. As Malygos's forces try to drive back invading creatures, the chaotic arcane power has taken form as Anomalus. If the creature is not stopped, it will unmake everything it can touch.
Abilities & Strategy
Spark
Anomalus hurls a magical bolt at a player, inflicting Arcane damage.
Arcane Attraction
Anomalus increases Arcane damage taken of a random player for 10 sec.
Create Rift
Anomalus tears a fabric in space, opening a Chaotic Rift near himself.
Chaotic Rift
Summon Crazed Mana-Wraith
Chaotic Rifts continuously summon Crazed Mana-Wraith until they are destroyed.
Chaotic Energy Burst
Chaotic Rifts unleash a burst of chaotic energy at a player, inflicting Arcane damage and then jumping to additional nearby players. Each jump reduces the damage by 50%. Affects 3 total targets.
Charged Chaotic Energy Burst
Chaotic Rifts unleash a burst of chaotic energy at a player, inflicting Arcane damage and then jumping to additional nearby players. Each jump reduces the damage by 50%. Affects 3 total targets.
Crazed Mana-Wraith
Arcane Missiles
Crazed Mana-Wraiths launch magical missiles at a random player, inflicting Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
Rift Shield
When Anomalus reaches 50% health remaining, he channels energy to nearby Chaotic Rifts for 45 sec., charging them with energy. While the Rift Shield is active, Anomalus is immune to all damage taken.
Charge Rifts
Anomalus channels his chaotic energy into nearby rifts, increasing the range of Chaotic Enery Burst and the rate at which they create Crazed Mana-Wraith.
Loot
7 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 6 slots (Chest, Feet, Hands, Head, Held In Off-hand, Neck) · all Bind on Pickup
Ormorok the Tree-Shaper
The incredible arcane energies of the Nexus have transformed the Singing Gardens and its guardians. Ormorok's simple mind has become obsessed with the energies transforming him. For those who would interrupt his contemplations he has few words, but a mountain of violence.
Abilities & Strategy
Spell Reflection
Ormorok the Tree-Shaper's skin shimmers, reflecting the next 4 spells back at their caster.
Trample
Ormorok the Tree-Shaper tramples all players within 10 yards, inflicting Physical damage.
Crystal Spikes
Ormorok the Tree-Shaper summons a series of crystal spikes that radiate out in all directions. After a short time, they will erupt from the ground, inflicting Physical damage to all players within 3 yards and knocking them into the air.
Summon Crystalline Tangler
Crystalline Tangler
Crystalline Tanglers root players for 2 sec., when they successfully melee attack.
Frenzy
When Ormorok the Tree-Shaper reaches 30% health remaining, he goes into a frenzy, increasing his Physical damage done.
Loot
7 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 7 slots (Feet, Finger, Hands, Legs, One-Hand, Shoulder +1 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Keristrasza
Whether the tortures inflicted on Keristrasza were revenge for the death of Saragosa or a misguided attempt to turn her into an ally is known only to Malygos. Regardless of his intent, her allies have heard her cries of anguish and disturbing whispers of her diminishing mind.
Abilities & Strategy
Intense Cold
Keristrasza is filled with intense cold, inflicting Frost damage every 1 sec. to all players, slowing their casting speed by 0%.
Crystalfire Breath
Keristrasza inflicts Frostfire damage to all players in a cone in front of her, slowing their movement speed by% and inflicting Frostfire damage every 2 sec. for 10 sec.
Tail Sweep
Keristrasza swings her tail, inflicting Physical damage to all players in a cone behind her, knocking them back.
Crystal Chains
Keristrasza chains a player, inflicting Frost damage and immobilizing them for 10 sec.
Crystallize
Keristrasza inflicts Frost damage to all players, immobilizing them for 10 sec.
Enrage
When Keristrasza reaches 25% health remaining, she enrages, increasing physical damage and attack speed for 2 min.
Loot
11 drops · item level 34 to 35 · 9 slots (Chest, Feet, Finger, Hands, One-Hand, Shield +3 more) · all Bind on Pickup
Commander Kolurg
Commander Kolurg sought dangerous treasures to add to the Horde armories. His anger at his misfortune in the Halls of Stasis will not be eased when he thaws to find Alliance adventurers stealing his thunder.
Abilities & Strategy
Heroic Difficulty Only
The Frozen Commander is only available in Heroic Difficulty.
Whirlwind
Commander Kolurg attacks all players within 8 yards in a whirlwind of steel, inflicting Physical damage.
Battle Shout
Commander Kolurg increases the melee attack power of nearby allies for 2 min.
Charge
Commander Kolurg charges a player, inflicting Physical damage and stunning them for 2 sec.
Frightening Shout
Commander Kolurg releases a terrifying yell, fearing all players within 8 yards for 6 sec.
Loot
4 drops · item level 35 · 4 slots (Back, Feet, Hands, Legs) · all Bind on Pickup
Achievements
8 achievements tied to The Nexus, worth 80 achievement points in total.
Heroic: The Nexus Guild RunDefeat Keristrasza on Heroic Difficulty while in a guild group.10
The NexusDefeat the bosses in The Nexus.10- Heroic: The NexusDefeat The Nexus bosses on Heroic Difficulty.10
Intense ColdDefeat Keristrasza in The Nexus on Heroic Difficulty without allowing Intense Cold to reach more than two stacks.10
Chaos TheoryDefeat Anomalus in The Nexus on Heroic Difficulty without destroying any Chaotic Rifts.10
Defense Protocol Alpha: The NexusDefeat The Nexus bosses on Heroic Difficulty while Defense Protocol Alpha is active.10
Defense Protocol Beta: The NexusDefeat The Nexus bosses on Heroic Difficulty while Defense Protocol Beta is active.10- Defense Protocol Gamma: The NexusDefeat The Nexus bosses on Heroic Difficulty while Defense Protocol Gamma is active.10
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