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Brackenspore

Brackenspore - Highmaul

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Brackenspore is a boss encounter in Highmaul.

Found In

InstanceHighmaul
EncounterBrackenspore
Journal creatures9

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for Highmaul, Brackenspore comes 3rd of 7, after The Butcher and before Tectus.

Instance modesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Looking For Raid
Group size20 to 30 players
Instance typeRaid
ExpansionWarlords of Draenor
Encounter order3 of 7
Encounter ID1720
Creature typeElemental
ClassificationElite
TitleWalker of the Deep
Level10 to 40
FactionMonster
NPC ID87441
Adventure Guide pin50.9, 16.4 on the instance map
  1. Kargath Bladefist
  2. The Butcher
  3. Brackenspore
  4. Tectus
  5. Pol
  6. Ko'ragh
  7. Imperator Mar'gok

3D Model

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

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Instance Entrance: Nagrand

Nagrand mapHighmaul entrance

The Highmaul entrance is in Nagrand, at 32.8, 38.4 on the Nagrand 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

Overview

Brackenspore emerges from the infested waters beneath the cliffs of Highmaul, spreading fungal growth that will engulf the beach if left unchecked. Players must use available Flamethrowers to keep Creeping Moss in check, while defeating hostile fungi that Brackenspore creates in his wake.

Tanks
  • Grab the attention of Fungal Flesh-Eaters as they stream in from the sea.
  • Interrupt Decay which is cast by the Fungal Flesh-Eaters.
Damage Dealers
  • Interrupt Decay which is cast by the Fungal Flesh-Eaters.
  • Intercept the damage from Spore Shot away from other players, to avoid splashing the damage.
Healers
  • Heal friendly mushrooms to full to gain their effects. Once they are healed to full they will begin to wither and die at an increasing rate. Keep them healed in order to maintain their beneficial effects.
  • Heal Living Mushrooms to full to gain Living Spores in order to survive the damage caused by Infesting Spores.

Creeping Moss

Spell details

Necrotic Breath

Spell details

Infesting Spores

Spell details

Call of the Tides

Spell details

Exploding Fungus

Spell details

Hostile Fungus

Spore Shooter
Spore Shot
Spell details
Mind Fungus
Mind Fungus
Spell details
Fungal Flesh-Eater

Beneficial Mushrooms

Living Mushroom

Heal this unit to full to gain the effects of Living Spores.

Living Spores
Spell details
Withering
Spell details
Rejuvenating Mushroom

Heal this unit to full to gain Rejuvenating Spores.

Rejuvenating Spores
Spell details
Withering
Spell details

Blackfuse Company 9000

Players may use this weapon to burn away Creeping Moss.

Flamethrower
Spell details
Burning Infusion
Spell details

Ability Spells

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

Creeping Moss

Nature · Instant · Lasts 20 min

This effect will heal fungal creatures for 2% of their health.

Rot

Nature · Instant · Lasts 45 sec

This effect stacks.

Necrotic Breath

Nature · Instant · Lasts 1.5 sec

Infesting Spores

Nature · Instant · Lasts 3 sec

This effect stacks up to 10 times and lasts 3 sec.

Call of the Tides

Physical · Instant · Lasts 5 sec

A mighty stomp calls forth the sea, crashing in on players for Frost damage.

Exploding Fungus

Nature · Instant · Lasts 5 sec

Sprouts exploding mushrooms that inflict Fire damage to players of the detonation.

Spore Shot

Nature · Instant

Shoots an exploding spore at a random enemy, inflicting Nature damage on contact.

Mind Fungus

Nature · Instant

Summons a Mind Fungus whose ooze seeps into your veins, affecting your brain. Casting speed reduced by 75%.

Flesh-Eater

Nature · Instant · Lasts 5 min

Consumes the flesh of his enemy, increasing damage dealt by 10%, attack speed by 10%, and casting speed by 10%. This effect stacks.

Decay

Nature · 4 sec cast

Inflicts Nature damage to all enemies.

Living Spores

Nature · Instant

Wither

Nature · Instant

This mushroom will wither away and die over time. The rate at which this mushroom decays increases over time.

Rejuvenating Spores

Nature · Instant · Lasts 1.5 sec

Increases haste by 30%. Mana regeneration increased.

Withering

Nature · Instant

This mushroom will wither away and die over time. The rate at which this mushroom decays increases over time.

Flamethrower

Physical · Instant · Lasts 10080 min

This flamethrower will generate heat based on the duration that it is used. If it overheats, it must cool for at least 10 seconds before use.

Burning Infusion

Physical · Instant · Lasts 10 min

Adrenaline burns in your veins, increasing your damage and healing dealt. Every 4 sec, an application of this aura is removed.

Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Highmaul.

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 Brackenspore encounter in Highmaul.

The Iron Horde juggernaut moored in the waters beside Highmaul drew the attention of Brackenspore, ancient walker of the deep. The aquatic giant spreads fungal growth and moss in his wake, and is driven by primal instinct to eradicate any traces of civilization on Draenor.

What Each Drop Is

The Brackenspore encounter lists 19 items in the dungeon journal, item level 44. Equip slots covered: Trinket, Hands, Back, Neck, Ranged, Shoulder, Waist, Shield, Chest, Feet and Wrist. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Bottle of Infesting Spores Trinket, item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 38 gold81 silver for it.
  • Carnage Breath Gauntlets Hands (Leather), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 18 gold87 silver for it.
  • Cloak of Creeping Necrosis Back (Cloth), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 30 gold44 silver for it.
  • Collar of Wailing Mouths Neck, item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 17 gold82 silver for it.
  • Crystalline Branch of the Brackenspore Ranged (Bow), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 71 gold35 silver for it.
  • Deep Walker Paulders Shoulder (Leather), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 27 gold95 silver for it.
  • Fleshchewer Greatbelt Waist (Plate), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 18 gold63 silver for it.
  • Girdle of the Infected Mind Waist (Cloth), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 20 gold37 silver for it.
  • Grips of Burning Infusion Hands (Plate), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 19 gold21 silver for it.
  • Immaculate Living Mushroom Trinket, item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility. A vendor pays 11 gold23 silver for it. Equip: Item - Attacks Proc Critical Strike [Immaculate Living Mushroom].
  • Maw of Souls Shield, item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Haste, Mastery and Intellect. A vendor pays 40 gold13 silver for it.
  • Moss-Woven Mailshirt Chest (Mail), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 40 gold24 silver for it.
  • Mosscrusher Sabatons Feet (Plate), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 27 gold84 silver for it.
  • Robes of Necrotic Whispers Chest (Cloth), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 40 gold38 silver for it.
  • Rotmelter Mosscloak Back (Cloth), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 26 gold65 silver for it.
  • Rotmonger Bracers Wrist (Cloth), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 18 gold66 silver for it.
  • Sandals of Mycoid Musing Feet (Leather), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 28 gold27 silver for it.
  • Shoulderguards of Perpetually Exploding Fungus Shoulder (Mail), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 28 gold69 silver for it.
  • Tide-Caller's Gorget Neck, item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 16 gold49 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

4 achievements list a victory over Brackenspore among their criteria.

Where to Find Brackenspore

Quests in Highmaul

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