Boss
Cho'Rush the Observer
Cho'Rush the Observer - Dire Maul - Gordok Commons
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Adventure Guide Entry
The in-game Adventure Guide text for the Cho'Rush the Observer encounter in Dire Maul - Gordok Commons.
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.
Encounter Facts
In the game's Normal encounter order for Dire Maul - Gordok Commons, Cho'Rush the Observer comes 6th of 7, after Captain Kromcrush and before King Gordok.
- Guard Mol'dar
- Stomper Kreeg
- Guard Fengus
- Guard Slip'kik
- Captain Kromcrush
- Cho'Rush the Observer
- King Gordok
Instance Entrance: Feralas
Dire Maul - Gordok Commons entranceDire Maul - Gordok Commons entranceDire Maul - Gordok Commons entranceThe Dire Maul - Gordok Commons entrance is in The Maul, Feralas, at 62.6, 24.9 on the Feralas map. The game lists 3 entrances for it on this map; each is pinned.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
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 Observer makes all players within 8 yards run in fear for 4 sec.
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 15 sec.
Lightning Bolt
Cho'Rush the Observer inflicts Nature damage to a player.
Cho'Rush the Mage
Arcane Explosion
Bloodlust
Cho'Rush the Observer gives himself or an ally Bloodlust. Affected enemies have their melee attack speed increased by 60% for 30 sec.
Fireball
Cho'Rush the Observer inflicts Fire damage to a player.
Frost Nova
Frost Nova immobilizes affected players for 8 sec.
Ability Spells
Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for Cho'Rush the Observer, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.
Power Word: Shield
Holy · Instant · Lasts 30 sec
Wraps an ally in a shield that lasts up to 30 sec, absorbing Physical or magical damage. While the shield holds, spells will not be interrupted by Physical attacks.
Psychic Scream
Shadow · Instant · Lasts 4 sec
Chain Lightning
Nature · 3 sec cast
Strikes an enemy with a lightning bolt that arcs to another nearby enemy. The spell affects up to 3 targets, causing Nature damage to each.
Earthgrab
Nature · Instant · Lasts 4 sec
Arcane Explosion
Arcane · 1.5 sec cast
Sends out a blast wave of magic, inflicting Arcane damage to nearby enemies.
Frost Nova
Frost · Instant · Lasts 8 sec
Inflicts Frost damage to nearby enemies, immobilizing them for up to 8 sec.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Drops
Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Dire Maul - Gordok Commons.
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
What Each Drop Is
The Cho'Rush the Observer encounter lists 6 items in the dungeon journal, item level 25. Equip slots covered: One-Hand, Wrist, Hands, Head, Ranged and Shield. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Cho'Rush's Blade One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 25, requires level 19. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Strength, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 58g 18s for it.
- Gallant's Wristguards Wrist (Plate), item level 25, requires level 19. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 19g 59s for it.
- Harmonious Gauntlets Hands (Mail), item level 25, requires level 19. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 2g 6s for it.
- Insightful Hood Head (Leather), item level 25, requires level 19. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 28g 18s for it.
- Mana Channeling Wand Ranged (Wand), item level 25, requires level 19. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 70g 60s for it.
- Observer's Shield Shield, item level 25, requires level 19. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Versatility, Haste and Intellect. A vendor pays 37g 37s 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.