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Azzakel - Auchindoun

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InstanceAuchindoun
EncounterAzzakel
Journal creatures7

Adventure Guide Entry

The in-game Adventure Guide text for the Azzakel encounter in Auchindoun.

On Argus - the former homeworld of the draenei, now the stronghold of the Burning Legion - Azzakel waits, poised for a servant of the Legion to open a portal to one of the countless worlds they seek to invade. As Soulbinder Nyami lowers the defenses of Auchindoun, Azzakel senses that his moment is nigh.

Encounter Facts

Instance modesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Mythic Keystone, Timewalking
Group size5 players
Instance typeDungeon
ExpansionWarlords of Draenor
Encounter ID1678
Adventure Guide pin70.8, 33.3 on the instance map
  1. Vigilant Kaathar
  2. Soulbinder Nyami
  3. Azzakel
  4. Teron'gor

Instance Entrance: Talador

Talador mapAuchindoun entrance

The Auchindoun entrance is in Talador, at 46.7, 73.7 on the Talador map.

Abilities & Strategy

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

Abilities & Strategy

Overview

Azzakel alternates between engaging players directly in combat and summoning reinforcements from the demon world Argus. While summoning reinforcements, Azzakel cannot be attacked and players should focus on quickly defeating the reinforcements that emerge from the portal, so that they are not overwhelmed as more demons invade.

Damage Dealers
  • Do not stand too close to Blazing Tricksters to avoid Conflagration.
  • Interrupt Felblast or kill Cackling Pyromaniacs before they finish casting it.
  • Do not stand near other players while affected by [Curtain of Flame].
Healers
  • Do not stand too close to Blazing Tricksters to avoid Conflagration.
  • Do not stand near other players while affected by [Curtain of Flame].
Tanks
  • The Felguards summoned while Azzakel channels Claws of Argus inflict heavy melee damage and must be tanked.
  • Do not stand near players affected by [Curtain of Flame].
  • Do not stand too close to Blazing Tricksters to avoid Conflagration.

Azzakel

Fel Lash
Curtain of Flame
Claws of Argus
Blazing Trickster
Cackling Pyromaniac
Felguard
Malevolent Crash
Fel Pool

In Heroic and Challenge Mode difficulties, Fel Sparks shoot out from the Fel Pool when it is created.

Ability Spells

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

Felblast

Fire · 10 sec cast

The caster conjures a blast of Fel fire, inflicting Fire damage to the target.

3D Model

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

Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Auchindoun.

Azzakel's BoltslingerNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Blackwater GripsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Blackwater WristguardsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Bloodfeather BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Bloodfeather GripsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Blood Seal of AzzakelNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Bracers of Arcane MysteryNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Bracers of Burning FocusNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Bracers of Swirling LightNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Crystalbinder GlovesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Crystalbinder WristguardsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Felflame BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Felflame GripsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Frost-Touched GlovesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Frost-Touched WristwrapsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Gauntlets of Burning FocusNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Gloves of Arcane MysteryNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Gloves of Swirling LightNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Goldsteel BindingsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Goldsteel GlovesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Gutcrusher BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Gutcrusher GauntletsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Incarnadine BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Incarnadine GauntletsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Lavalink BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Lavalink GripsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Leafmender GripsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Leafmender WrapsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Lightbinder GlovesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Lightbinder WristwrapsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Morningscale BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Morningscale GauntletNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Rivet-Sealed BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Rivet-Sealed CrushersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Rockhide GlovesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Rockhide WristguardsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Sharpeye BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Sharpeye GauntletsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Streamslither BracersNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Streamslither GauntletsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Verdant Plate GripsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Verdant Plate WristguardsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking

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

What Each Drop Is

The Azzakel encounter lists 40 items in the dungeon journal, item level 44. Equip slots covered: Hands and Wrist. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Blackwater Grips Hands (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 29g 31s for it.
  • Blackwater Wristguards Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 29g 30s for it.
  • Bloodfeather Bracers Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 31g 10s for it.
  • Bloodfeather Grips Hands (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 28g 98s for it.
  • Bracers of Arcane Mystery Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 31g 44s for it.
  • Bracers of Burning Focus Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30g 89s for it.
  • Bracers of Swirling Light Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 30g 18s for it.
  • Crystalbinder Gloves Hands (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 28g 75s for it.
  • Crystalbinder Wristguards Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 29g 42s for it.
  • Felflame Bracers Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 29g 19s for it.
  • Felflame Grips Hands (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 29g 19s for it.
  • Frost-Touched Gloves Hands (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 30g 54s for it.
  • Frost-Touched Wristwraps Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 29g 87s for it.
  • Gauntlets of Burning Focus Hands (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 31g 10s for it.
  • Gloves of Arcane Mystery Hands (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 30g 21s for it.
  • Gloves of Swirling Light Hands (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 31g 67s for it.
  • Goldsteel Bindings Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 29g 65s for it.
  • Goldsteel Gloves Hands (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 29g 32s for it.
  • Gutcrusher Bracers Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 29g 9s for it.
  • Gutcrusher Gauntlets Hands (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 29g 98s for it.
  • Incarnadine Bracers Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 31g 33s for it.
  • Incarnadine Gauntlets Hands (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 31g 55s for it.
  • Lavalink Bracers Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 30g 85s for it.
  • Lavalink Grips Hands (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 31g for it.
  • Leafmender Grips Hands (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 28g 98s for it.
  • Leafmender Wraps Wrist (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 30g 74s for it.
  • Lightbinder Gloves Hands (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 30g 77s for it.
  • Lightbinder Wristwraps Wrist (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 30g 63s for it.
  • Morningscale Bracers Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 29g 41s for it.
  • Morningscale Gauntlet Hands (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 29g 42s for it.
  • Rivet-Sealed Bracers Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 31g 42s for it.
  • Rivet-Sealed Crushers Hands (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 29g 20s for it.
  • Rockhide Gloves Hands (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 29g 20s for it.
  • Rockhide Wristguards Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 30g 29s for it.
  • Sharpeye Bracers Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 29g 64s for it.
  • Sharpeye Gauntlets Hands (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 29g 54s for it.
  • Streamslither Bracers Wrist (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30g 44s for it.
  • Streamslither Gauntlets Hands (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 29g 99s for it.
  • Verdant Plate Grips Hands (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 30g 88s for it.
  • Verdant Plate Wristguards Wrist (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 30g 44s 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.

Related

Achievements for Defeating It

1 achievement list a victory over Cackling Pyromaniac among its criteria.