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Gorefiend

Gorefiend - Hellfire Citadel

Gorefiend is a boss encounter in Hellfire Citadel.

Found In

InstanceHellfire Citadel
EncounterGorefiend
GuideGorefiend guide
Journal creatures11

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for Hellfire Citadel, Gorefiend comes 6th of 13, after Kilrogg Deadeye and before Shadow-Lord Iskar.

Instance modesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Looking For Raid
Group size20 to 30 players
Instance typeRaid
ExpansionWarlords of Draenor
Encounter order6 of 13
Encounter ID1783
Adventure Guide pin17.6, 45.2 on the instance map
  1. Siegemaster Mar'tak
  2. Iron Reaver
  3. Kormrok
  4. Gurtogg Bloodboil
  5. Kilrogg Deadeye
  6. Gorefiend
  7. Shadow-Lord Iskar
  8. Soulbound Construct
  9. Fel Lord Zakuun
  10. Xhul'horac
  11. Tyrant Velhari
  12. Mannoroth
  13. Archimonde
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3D Model

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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

Gorefiend devours the spirits of players who otherwise would have suffered fatal damage. When consumed, players enter Gorefiend's stomach, which is full of hostile Trapped Souls that attempt to escape into the outside world to attack the raid. While inside Gorefiend's stomach, players can damage these Souls to weaken or defeat them before they escape. Each Soul that is released or slain reduces Gorefiend's energy. When Gorefiend reaches zero energy he begins a Feast of Souls, which recharges him to begin his assault anew.

Damage Dealers
  • Shadow of Death targets random players. When slain, use the opportunity to damage Trapped Souls within Gorefiend's stomach.
  • If afflicted with Touch of Doom, move as far away from other players as possible.
  • Move quickly towards the immobilized target if afflicted with Shared Fate
  • Run into an Unstable Soul when Gorefiend performs Feast of Souls.
Healers
  • Shadow of Death targets random players. When slain, fully heal Tortured Essences to free them from Gorefiend's power.
  • If afflicted with Touch of Doom, move as far away from other players as possible.
  • Move quickly towards the immobilized target if afflicted with Shared Fate
Tanks
  • Shadow of Death targets random players. When slain, tank the Enraged Spirit within Gorefiend's stomach.
  • Avoid the Enraged Spirit's Fel Fury.
  • At 70% life, the Enraged Spirit escapes from the stomach and becomes a powerful Gorebound Spirit that must be tanked.
  • When Gorefiend reaches 0 energy he begins a Feast of Souls.

Gorefiend

Devourer of Souls

Players who are killed are not slain outright. Instead, Gorefiend devours their souls, placing them in his stomach where they will be Digested. Players who have recently been consumed are afflicted with Gorefiend's Corruption and if they die again their soul is lost.

Corrupted Soul

When a player is slain a fragment of their soul is left behind and deeply corrupted by Gorefiend. The result is a being of pure malice, bent on consuming the living. Only when this fragment is destroyed will the player who was consumed be freed from Gorefiend's stomach.

Digest
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Gorefiend's Corruption
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In Mythic difficulty Gorefiend's Corruption is only removed when a player collapses an Unstable Soul.

Gathering Darkness
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Shadow of Death
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Touch of Doom
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Doom Well
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Shared Fate
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Surging Shadows
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Crushing Darkness
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Feast of Souls
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Unstable Soul
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In Mythic difficulty Gorefiend's Corruption is only removed when a player collapses an Unstable Soul.

Trapped Souls

Shadowy Construct

The twisted remains of a soul walk towards the center of Gorefiend's stomach before being released and empowered.

Gorefiend's Command
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Tortured Essence

A draenei spirit bound to Gorefiend's will. The spirit moves towards the center of the stomach where it will be fully corrupted and released. Healing the spirit to full releases it from Gorefiend's grasp.

Gorefiend's Command
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Enraged Spirit
Bellowing Shout
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Fel Fury
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Slam
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Gorebound Fortitude
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Unleashed Souls

Gorebound Construct
Hunger for Life
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Gorebound Essence
Spirit Volley
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Gorebound Spirit
Fel Flames
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Bellowing Shout
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Raging Charge
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Ability Spells

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

Resisting

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 35 sec

After 35 sec. the player tied to this soul will be Digested.

Digest

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 40 sec

Gorefiend consumes anyone who spends 40 sec inside his stomach, inflicting Shadow damage.

Gorefiend's Corruption

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 150 sec

Exposure to Gorefiend has taxed the soul of the player and they can no longer be consumed upon death.

Gathering Darkness

Shadow · 1 sec cast

Inflicts Shadow damage to all enemies. This attack is only used by Gorefiend whenever he is not actively engaged in melee combat.

Shadow of Death

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 5 sec

The shadow of death looms. Kills the target after 5 sec.

Touch of Doom

Shadow · Instant

Inflicts up to Shadow damage to all allies after 8 sec. Allies farther from the detonation take less damage. The explosion also forms a Doom Well at the feet of the afflicted player.

Doom Well

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 6 sec

Inflicts Shadow damage every 1.5 sec while standing within the zone.

Shared Fate

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 10 sec

Gorefiend twists the soul of a player, rooting that target and binding them to other players. This effect inflicts Shadow damage to all targets every 2 sec until all afflicted players are within 6 yards of the rooted player. All afflicted players take Shadow damage if the effect is not canceled within 10 sec.

Surging Shadows

Shadow · Instant

Causes each player to emit a pulse of shadowy magic that inflicts Shadow damage to all allies.

Crushing Darkness

Shadow · Instant

Creates a series of explosions that inflict Shadow damage to all enemies of the impact.

Feast of Souls

Shadow · 1.2 sec cast · Lasts 1 min

Gorefiend regenerates energy over 1 min., inflicting Shadow damage every 2 sec. In addition, Unstable Souls are pulled towards Gorefiend. Each soul that reaches Gorefiend increases his energy. While consuming souls Gorefiend's defenses are lowered, increasing damage taken by 100%.

Unstable Soul

Shadow · Instant

Touching an Unstable Soul causes it to collapse inflicting Shadow damage to all players and an additional Shadow damage to players. of the detonation.

Gorefiend's Command

Physical · Instant

The caster's movement speed increases by 25% and becomes immune to crowd control effects.

Bellowing Shout

Physical · 2 sec cast · Lasts 10 sec

Increases Physical damage done by 300% for 10 sec.

Fel Fury

Fire · 1.5 sec cast · Lasts 30 sec

Inflicts Fire damage to all enemies within 4 yards of the impact, leaving a pool of felfire that inflicts Fire damage every 1.5 sec. for 12 sec.

Slam

Physical · 1.5 sec cast

At 70% life the Enraged Spirit slams the ground inflicting Physical damage and knocking back all players within 3 yards of the caster before running to exit Gorefiend's stomach.

Gorebound Fortitude

Shadow · Instant

Reduces damage taken by 90%.

Hunger for Life

Shadow · Instant

The Gorebound Construct fixates upon a random player and hungrily moves towards them, increasing in speed over time. Upon reaching the target the construct inflicts Shadow damage to all enemies. before crumpling into dust.

Spirit Volley

Shadow · 3 sec cast · Lasts 2 sec

Inflicts Shadow damage to all players reducing their movement speed by 50% for 2 sec. Each cast increases the damage of Spirit Volley by 20%.

Fel Flames

Fire · Instant · Lasts 4 sec

Each melee attack wraps the target in flames inflicting Fire damage every 1 sec. for 4 sec. This ability stacks.

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Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Hellfire Citadel.

Boisterous Bellower's HoodLooking For Raid
Bulging Chain VestLooking For Raid
Chestguard of Gnawing DesireNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Choker of Forbidden IndulgenceNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Cloak of Insatiable GreedNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Cowl of a Thousand HungersNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Deathrattle LeggingsNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Demonbreaker LegplatesLooking For Raid
Demongaze LegplatesNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Deserter's HonorLooking For Raid
Drape of GluttonyNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Felblade LeggingsNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Felfume PantaloonsLooking For Raid
Ferroleather LeggingsNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Fetid SalivationLooking For Raid
Gibbering MadnessNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Gloves of Great EngorgementLooking For Raid
Greatcloak of the Terrible FeastLooking For Raid
Greaves of the Ceaseless VigilNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Ironpelt LeggingsLooking For Raid
Leggings of the Living MountainNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Leggings of the Savage HuntNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Legplates of Iron WrathNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Legwraps of the Hurricane's EyeNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Limbcarver HatchetLooking For Raid
Mitts of Eternal FamishmentNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Oathclaw LeggingsNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Pantaloons of the Arcanic ConclaveNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Pious LeggingsNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Rancorbite LeggingsLooking For Raid
Ravenous GirdleNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Serrated Demontooth RingNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Soulcult Ritual StaffLooking For Raid
Soulgorged PauldronsNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Spur of the Great DevourerNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Unending HungerNormal, Heroic, Mythic
Voracious SouleaterNormal, Heroic, Mythic

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 Gorefiend encounter in Hellfire Citadel.

Falling into the heart of the mausoleum Auchindoun, the Shadow Council lieutenant Teron'gor gorged upon hundreds of draenei souls, becoming a bloated abomination in the process. More than just an orc now, Teron'gor gave up his old name and has taken a new one: Gorefiend.

What Each Drop Is

The Gorefiend encounter lists 37 items in the dungeon journal, item levels 44 to 45. Equip slots covered: Chest, Neck, Back, Head, Legs, Held In Off-hand, Hands, Waist, Finger, Shoulder, Two-Hand, Trinket and One-Hand. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Chestguard of Gnawing Desire Chest (Leather), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 46 gold8 silver for it.
  • Choker of Forbidden Indulgence Neck, item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 19 gold32 silver for it.
  • Cloak of Insatiable Greed Back (Cloth), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Mastery. A vendor pays 32 gold27 silver for it.
  • Cowl of a Thousand Hungers Head (Cloth), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 31 gold91 silver for it.
  • Deathrattle Leggings Legs (Cloth), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. Usable by Warlock. A vendor pays 45 gold42 silver for it. Part of the Deathrattle Regalia set.
  • Demongaze Legplates Legs (Plate), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. Usable by Death Knight. A vendor pays 45 gold8 silver for it. Part of the Demongaze Armor set.
  • Drape of Gluttony Back (Cloth), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 33 gold88 silver for it.
  • Felblade Leggings Legs (Leather), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. Usable by Rogue. A vendor pays 42 gold46 silver for it. Part of the Felblade Armor set.
  • Ferroleather Leggings Legs (Leather), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. Usable by Demon Hunter. A vendor pays 45 gold68 silver for it.
  • Gibbering Madness Held In Off-hand, item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Mastery, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 38 gold64 silver for it.
  • Greaves of the Ceaseless Vigil Legs (Plate), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. Usable by Paladin. A vendor pays 46 gold41 silver for it. Part of the Watch of the Ceaseless Vigil set.
  • Leggings of the Living Mountain Legs (Mail), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. Usable by Shaman. A vendor pays 45 gold74 silver for it. Part of the Embrace of the Living Mountain set.
  • Leggings of the Savage Hunt Legs (Mail), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. Usable by Hunter. A vendor pays 45 gold58 silver for it. Part of the Battlegear of the Savage Hunt set.
  • Legplates of Iron Wrath Legs (Plate), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. Usable by Warrior. A vendor pays 42 gold15 silver for it. Part of the Battlegear of Iron Wrath set.
  • Legwraps of the Hurricane's Eye Legs (Leather), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. Usable by Monk. A vendor pays 42 gold30 silver for it. Part of the Battlewrap of the Hurricane's Eye set.
  • Mitts of Eternal Famishment Hands (Mail), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 21 gold43 silver for it.
  • Oathclaw Leggings Legs (Leather), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. Usable by Druid. A vendor pays 42 gold13 silver for it. Part of the Oathclaw Wargarb set.
  • Pantaloons of the Arcanic Conclave Legs (Cloth), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. Usable by Mage. A vendor pays 45 gold10 silver for it. Part of the Raiment of the Arcanic Conclave set.
  • Pious Leggings Legs (Cloth), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. Usable by Priest. A vendor pays 45 gold26 silver for it. Part of the Attire of Piety set.
  • Ravenous Girdle Waist (Plate), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 21 gold85 silver for it.
  • Serrated Demontooth Ring Finger, item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 28 gold65 silver for it.
  • Soulgorged Pauldrons Shoulder (Plate), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 31 gold79 silver for it.
  • Spur of the Great Devourer Two-Hand (Staff), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 75 gold24 silver for it.
  • Unending Hunger Trinket, item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. Usable by Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight. A vendor pays 13 gold45 silver for it.
  • Voracious Souleater One-Hand (One-Handed Axe), item level 45, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 66 gold30 silver for it.
  • Boisterous Bellower's Hood Head (Leather), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 32 gold64 silver for it.
  • Bulging Chain Vest Chest (Mail), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 42 gold50 silver for it.
  • Demonbreaker Legplates Legs (Plate), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 44 gold9 silver for it. Part of the Demonbreaker Wargear set.
  • Deserter's Honor Held In Off-hand, item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Mastery, Haste and Intellect. A vendor pays 35 gold75 silver for it.
  • Felfume Pantaloons Legs (Cloth), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 42 gold1 silver for it. Part of the Felfume Raiment set.
  • Fetid Salivation Trinket, item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength and Haste. A vendor pays 36 gold84 silver for it.
  • Gloves of Great Engorgement Hands (Cloth), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 21 gold13 silver for it.
  • Greatcloak of the Terrible Feast Back (Cloth), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 31 gold10 silver for it.
  • Ironpelt Leggings Legs (Leather), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 42 gold33 silver for it. Part of the Ironpelt Armor set.
  • Limbcarver Hatchet One-Hand (One-Handed Axe), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Mastery and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 58 gold68 silver for it.
  • Rancorbite Leggings Legs (Mail), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 43 gold78 silver for it. Part of the Rancorbite Battlegear set.
  • Soulcult Ritual Staff Two-Hand (Staff), item level 44, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 80 gold45 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

2 achievements list a victory over Gorefiend among their criteria.

Halls of Blood10 points
Mythic: Gorefiend10 points

Where to Find Gorefiend

Quests in Hellfire Citadel

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