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Gulping Goliath
Gulping Goliath - Halls of Infusion
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Adventure Guide Entry
The in-game Adventure Guide text for the Gulping Goliath encounter in Halls of Infusion.
Deep within the caverns of the Halls of Infusion lurks the Gulping Goliath. Sire to countless generations of hornswogs, the Goliath and his brood have thrived upon the unprocessed waters of the wellspring. Driven by an insatiable hunger, he will eagerly devour any creature that strays too close to his lair.
Encounter Facts
In the game's encounter order for Halls of Infusion, Gulping Goliath comes 2nd of 4, after Watcher Irideus and before Khajin the Unyielding.
- Watcher Irideus
- Gulping Goliath
- Khajin the Unyielding
- Primal Tsunami
Instance Entrance: Thaldraszus
Halls of Infusion entranceThe Halls of Infusion entrance is in Thaldraszus, at 59.1, 60.4 on the Thaldraszus map.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The Gulping Goliath uses its size and Overpowering Croak to subdue its foes. Loose stones above cause Cave Ins, dropping Curious Swoglets into the arena. Gulp, as well as Curious Swoglets' melee attacks, will apply the incredibly lethal Gulp Swog Toxin.
Damage Dealers
- If the Gulping Goliath does not strike a player with Gulp, it will become Hangry.
- Each time a Curious Swoglet successfully melee attacks a target, it applies a very lethal Gulp Swog Toxin.
Healers
- Each time a Curious Swoglet successfully melee attacks a target, it applies a very lethal Gulp Swog Toxin.
- Toxic Effluvia will inflict significant Nature damage to your party.
Tanks
- If the Gulping Goliath does not strike a player with Gulp, it will become Hangry.
- Each time a Curious Swoglet successfully melee attacks a target, it applies a very lethal Gulp Swog Toxin.
Overpowering Croak
Cave In
Curious Swoglet
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.
Gulp
Nature · Instant · Lasts 2 sec
While inside the Goliath's gullet, the target also gains 3 stacks of Gulp Swog Toxin. If the Goliath does not find a player to gulp, he will become Hangry.
Gulp Swog Toxin
Nature · Instant · Lasts 18 sec
Deadly toxin inflicts Nature damage every 3 sec for 18 sec. Instantly kills upon reaching 10 applications.
Hangry
Physical · Instant · Lasts 1 min
The Gulping Goliath becomes very mad when hungry, increasing Physical damage done by 50% for 1 min. This effect stacks.
Overpowering Croak
Physical · Instant
The Gulping Goliath unleashes a massive croak, inflicting Physical damage to all players every 1 sec for 2 sec. The croak shakes the caverns, causing rocky debris and Curious Swoglets to rain from above.
Cave In
Physical · Instant
Belly Slam
Physical · Instant
Toxic Effluvia
Nature · Instant
The Gulping Goliath inflicts Nature damage to all players every 2 sec for 4 sec.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Drops
Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Halls of Infusion.
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
What Each Drop Is
The Gulping Goliath encounter lists 7 items in the dungeon journal, item level 250. Equip slots covered: Head, Shoulder, One-Hand, Wrist, Waist and Feet. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Amphibian's Bellowing Crown Head (Mail), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 47g 40s for it.
- Ancient Hornswog Spaulders Shoulder (Leather), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 47g 22s for it.
- Croaking Dagger One-Hand (Dagger), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 91g 82s for it.
- Lily-Laced Bracelets Wrist (Cloth), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Mastery. A vendor pays 34g 1s for it.
- Ravenous Omnivore's Girdle Waist (Plate), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 34g 39s for it.
- Swoglet Stompers Feet (Mail), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Mastery. A vendor pays 48g 10s for it.
- Tongue Hacker One-Hand (One-Handed Axe), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 91g 49s 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
1 achievement list a victory over Gulping Goliath among its criteria.