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Blade Lord Ta'yak

Blade Lord Ta'yak - Heart of Fear

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Found In

InstanceHeart of Fear
EncounterBlade Lord Ta'yak
GuideBlade Lord Ta'yak guide
Journal creatures7

Adventure Guide Entry

The in-game Adventure Guide text for the Blade Lord Ta'yak encounter in Heart of Fear.

Ta'yak is known for his patience and intelligence. In battle, he is a master at discovering his opponent's weaknesses and awaiting the perfect opportunity to strike. Ta'yak's skill with a blade is unmatched, and he cherishes imparting his martial knowledge on young mantid warriors.

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for Heart of Fear, Blade Lord Ta'yak comes 2nd of 6, after Imperial Vizier Zor'lok and before Garalon.

Instance modes10 Player, 10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player, 25 Player (Heroic), Looking For Raid
Group size10 to 25 players
Instance typeRaid
ExpansionMists of Pandaria
Encounter order2 of 6
Encounter ID1504
Adventure Guide pin60.1, 19.7 on the instance map
  1. Imperial Vizier Zor'lok
  2. Blade Lord Ta'yak
  3. Garalon
  4. Wind Lord Mel'jarak
  5. Amber-Shaper Un'sok
  6. Grand Empress Shek'zeer

Instance Entrance: Dread Wastes

Dread Wastes mapHeart of Fear entrance

The Heart of Fear entrance is in Dread Wastes, at 38.7, 35.1 on the Dread Wastes map.

Abilities & Strategy

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

Abilities & Strategy

Tempest Slash

Blade Lord Ta'yak slashes the air, creating a tornado that inflicts Nature damage and knocks away any enemies in its path.

Unseen Strike

Blade Lord Ta'yak fixes his eyes on a random player and then disappears. He reappears 5 sec. later and inflicts Physical damage split amongst all players in a 15 yard long cone in front of him.

Wind Step

Blade Lord Ta'yak teleports to random player and inflicts a quick strike.

Intensify

Blade Lord Ta'yak's fury intensifies during the encounter. Ta'yak increases his damage dealt by 5% and his haste by 5%. This effect stacks.

Overwhelming Assault

Blade Lord Ta'yak performs an overwheming attack on his current target, inflicting 150% of a normal melee swing's attack. The attack leaves the target's defenses exposed, increasing the target's damage taken when an Overwhelming Assault lands by 100% for 45 sec.

Blade Tempest

Blade Lord Ta'yak rapidly spins his blade, pulling all enemies towards himself and inflicting Physical damage every 0.5 sec.

Storm Unleashed

Upon reaching 20% health, Blade Lord Ta'yak traps all players within a mass of tornadoes, moving them to one end of the hall. All players suffer Nature damage every 1 sec. while they are trapped within the tornadoes. This damage increases with Ta'yak's current Intensify level. Ta'yak then assumes a position at the opposite end of the hall, and unleashes a barrage of tornadoes that travel down the hall towards the players. Any player that is caught within a tornado will be picked up and carried away from Ta'yak.

Ability Spells

Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for Blade Lord Ta'yak, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.

Tempest Slash

Nature · Instant · Lasts 1 sec

Inflicts Nature damage and knocks targets away.

Unseen Strike

Physical · Instant

Inflicts Physical damage split amongst all enemies near his target.

Wind Step

Physical · Instant · Lasts 2.5 sec

Intensify

Physical · Instant

Overwhelming Assault

Physical · Instant · Lasts 45 sec

Inflicts 150% weapon damage to his current target and increases damage from further Overwhelming Assaults by 100% for 45 sec.

Blade Tempest

Physical · Instant

Pulling all enemies towards himself and inflicting Physical damage every 0.5 sec.

Storm Unleashed

Nature · Instant

Inflicts Nature damage.

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Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Heart of Fear.

Boots of the Blowing Wind10 Player, 25 Player
Boots of the Blowing WindLooking For Raid
Boots of the Blowing Wind10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Bracers of Tempestuous Fury10 Player, 25 Player
Bracers of Tempestuous FuryLooking For Raid
Bracers of Tempestuous Fury10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Bracers of Unseen Strikes10 Player, 25 Player
Bracers of Unseen StrikesLooking For Raid
Bracers of Unseen Strikes10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Choker of the Unleashed Storm10 Player, 25 Player
Choker of the Unleashed StormLooking For Raid
Choker of the Unleashed Storm10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Drape of Gathering Clouds10 Player, 25 Player
Drape of Gathering CloudsLooking For Raid
Drape of Gathering Clouds10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Hood of Stilled Winds10 Player, 25 Player
Hood of Stilled Winds10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Hood of Stilled WindsLooking For Raid
Kaz'tik's Stormseizer Gauntlets10 Player, 25 Player
Kaz'tik's Stormseizer GauntletsLooking For Raid
Kaz'tik's Stormseizer Gauntlets10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Pauldrons of the Broken Blade10 Player, 25 Player
Pauldrons of the Broken Blade10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Pauldrons of the Broken BladeLooking For Raid
Ring of the Bladed Tempest10 Player, 25 Player
Ring of the Bladed TempestLooking For Raid
Ring of the Bladed Tempest10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Sword Dancer's Leggings10 Player, 25 Player
Sword Dancer's Leggings10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Sword Dancer's LeggingsLooking For Raid
Tornado-Summoning Censer10 Player, 25 Player
Tornado-Summoning CenserLooking For Raid
Tornado-Summoning Censer10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Twisting Wind Bracers10 Player, 25 Player
Twisting Wind BracersLooking For Raid
Twisting Wind Bracers10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Waistplate of Overwhelming Assault10 Player, 25 Player
Waistplate of Overwhelming AssaultLooking For Raid
Waistplate of Overwhelming Assault10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Windblade Talons10 Player, 25 Player
Windblade TalonsLooking For Raid
Windblade Talons10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic)
Tiny Amber Wings

What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.

What Each Drop Is

The Blade Lord Ta'yak encounter lists 40 items in the dungeon journal, item levels 39 to 40. Equip slots covered: Feet, Wrist, Neck, Back, Head, Shoulder, Finger, Legs, Held In Off-hand, Waist and Hands. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Boots of the Blowing Wind Feet (Cloth), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 60g 91s for it.
  • Bracers of Tempestuous Fury Wrist (Mail), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 41g 7s for it.
  • Bracers of Unseen Strikes Wrist (Leather), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 39g 22s for it.
  • Choker of the Unleashed Storm Neck, item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 17g 53s for it.
  • Drape of Gathering Clouds Back (Cloth), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 61g 36s for it.
  • Hood of Stilled Winds Head (Leather), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 59g 81s for it.
  • Pauldrons of the Broken Blade Shoulder (Plate), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 63g 65s for it.
  • Ring of the Bladed Tempest Finger, item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 17g 53s for it.
  • Sword Dancer's Leggings Legs (Mail), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 85g 63s for it.
  • Tornado-Summoning Censer Held In Off-hand, item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 21g 90s for it.
  • Twisting Wind Bracers Wrist (Cloth), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 41g 37s for it.
  • Waistplate of Overwhelming Assault Waist (Plate), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 39g 37s for it.
  • Windblade Talons Hands (Plate), item level 40, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 39g 52s for it.
  • Boots of the Blowing Wind Feet (Cloth), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 60g 28s for it.
  • Boots of the Blowing Wind Feet (Cloth), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 59g 64s for it.
  • Bracers of Tempestuous Fury Wrist (Mail), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 40g 64s for it.
  • Bracers of Tempestuous Fury Wrist (Mail), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 40g 21s for it.
  • Bracers of Unseen Strikes Wrist (Leather), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 38g 81s for it.
  • Bracers of Unseen Strikes Wrist (Leather), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 38g 40s for it.
  • Choker of the Unleashed Storm Neck, item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 17g 9s for it.
  • Choker of the Unleashed Storm Neck, item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 16g 65s for it.
  • Drape of Gathering Clouds Back (Cloth), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 60g 72s for it.
  • Drape of Gathering Clouds Back (Cloth), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 60g 8s for it.
  • Hood of Stilled Winds Head (Leather), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 59g 18s for it.
  • Hood of Stilled Winds Head (Leather), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 58g 56s for it.
  • Kaz'tik's Stormseizer Gauntlets Hands (Mail), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 40g 20s for it.
  • Pauldrons of the Broken Blade Shoulder (Plate), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 62g 99s for it.
  • Pauldrons of the Broken Blade Shoulder (Plate), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 62g 32s for it.
  • Ring of the Bladed Tempest Finger, item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 17g 9s for it.
  • Ring of the Bladed Tempest Finger, item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 16g 65s for it.
  • Sword Dancer's Leggings Legs (Mail), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 84g 74s for it.
  • Sword Dancer's Leggings Legs (Mail), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 83g 84s for it.
  • Tornado-Summoning Censer Held In Off-hand, item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 21g 19s for it.
  • Tornado-Summoning Censer Held In Off-hand, item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 21g 19s for it.
  • Twisting Wind Bracers Wrist (Cloth), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 40g 94s for it.
  • Twisting Wind Bracers Wrist (Cloth), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 40g 51s for it.
  • Waistplate of Overwhelming Assault Waist (Plate), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 38g 96s for it.
  • Waistplate of Overwhelming Assault Waist (Plate), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 38g 55s for it.
  • Windblade Talons Hands (Plate), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 39g 10s for it.
  • Windblade Talons Hands (Plate), item level 39, requires level 35. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 38g 69s 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.

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