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Harbinger Skyriss

Harbinger Skyriss - The Arcatraz

Harbinger Skyriss is a boss encounter in The Arcatraz.

Found In

InstanceThe Arcatraz
EncounterHarbinger Skyriss
Journal creatures4

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for The Arcatraz, Harbinger Skyriss comes 2nd of 4, after Dalliah the Doomsayer and before Wrath-Scryer Soccothrates.

Instance modesNormal, Heroic
Group size5 players
Instance typeDungeon
ExpansionThe Burning Crusade
Encounter order2 of 4
Encounter ID1914
Adventure Guide pin61.6, 30.7 on the instance map
  1. Dalliah the Doomsayer
  2. Harbinger Skyriss
  3. Wrath-Scryer Soccothrates
  4. Zereketh the Unbound

3D Model

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

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Instance Entrance: Netherstorm

Netherstorm mapThe Arcatraz entrance

The Arcatraz entrance is in Tempest Keep, Netherstorm, at 74.6, 57.6 on the Netherstorm 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

First Prison Cell

When Warden Mellichar enters combat, he opens the first prison cell, releasing either a Blazing Trickster or a Phase-Hunter.

Blazing Trickster
Firebolt

Blazing Trickster blasts a player, inflicting Fire damage.

Fire Shield

Blazing Trickster surrounds himself in a shield of Fire, increasing Fire resistance and making every strike against him cause Fire damage to the attacker.

Phase-Hunter
Warp

Phase-Hunter warps behind a player.

Phase Burst

Phase-Hunter releases a burst of energy, increasing its movement speed by 75% and attack speed by 75% for 8 sec.

Back Attack

Phase-Hunter inflicts additional Physical damage when attacking players from behind.

Second Prison Cell

Shortly after unlocking the first prison cell, Warden Mellichar unlocks the second prison cell, releasing Millhouse Manastorm.

Millhouse Manastorm

Insulted by Mellichar, Millhouse Manastorm aids players in the fight against the other prisoners and Harbinger Skyriss.

Third Prison Cell

Immediately after realizing that the second prison cell only contains Millhouse Manastorm, Warden Mellichar unlocks the third prison cell containing either a Sulfuron Magma-Thrower or an Akkiris Lightning-Waker.

Sulfuron Magma-Thrower
Rain of Fire

Sulfuron Magma-Thrower calls down a molten rain, inflicting Fire damage to all players within 10 yards of the targeted area every 2 seconds for 6 sec.

Magma-Thrower's Curse

Sulfuron Magma-Thrower curses a player, reducing the effectiveness of any healing effects received by 50% for 1 min.

Shadow Bolt

Sulfuron Magma-Thrower hurls a bolt of dark magic at a player, inflicting Shadow damage.

Akkiris Lightning-Waker
Lightning Jump

Akkiris Lightning-Waker curses a player, increasing the damage they take from all Magic by 100% for 1 min.

Lightning Discharge

Akkiris Lightning-Waker sends out lightning bolts, inflicting Nature damage to all players.

Spell Shock

Akkiris Lightning-Waker counters a player's spell, preventing them from casting that spell again for 6 sec.

Magic Grounding

Akkiris Lightning-Waker grounds itself, reducing all Magic damage taken by 50% for 30 sec.

Fourth Prison Cell

Shortly after unlocking the third prison cell, Warden Mellichar unlocks the fourth prison cell containing either a Blackwing Drakonaar or a Twilight Drakonaar.

Blackwing Drakonaar
Brood Power: Black

Blackwing Drakonaar deals Fire damage to all players in front of it.

Mortal Strike

Blackwing Drakonaar inflicts Physical damage to a player, reducing the effectiveness of any healing effects received by 25% for 5 sec.

Blast Wave

Blackwing Drakonaar unleashes a wave of flame, inflicting Fire damage to all players and reducing their movement speed for 8 sec.

Twilight Drakonaar
Brood Power: Green

Twilight Drakonaar stuns all players in front of it for 1 sec.

Brood Power: Black

Twilight Drakonaar deals Fire damage to all players in front of it.

Brood Power: Blue

Twilight Drakonaar inflicts Frost damage to all players in front of it, destroying and increasing the time between attacks by 100% for 6 sec.

Brood Power: Bronze

Twilight Drakonaar inflicts Arcane damage to all players in front of it, reducing their casting speed by 50% and increasing the time between attacks by 33% for 6 sec.

Brood Power: Red

Twilight Drakonaar burns all players in front of it, inflicting Fire damage every second for 5 sec.

Final Prison Cell

Harbinger Skyriss
Mind Rend

Harbinger Skyriss stuns a player's mind, inflicting Shadow damage over 3 sec.

Fear

Harbinger Skyriss strikes fear in a player, causing them to flee in terror for 4 sec.

Domination

Harbinger Skyriss takes control of a player, causing them to fight their allies for 6 sec.

Mana Burn

Harbinger Skyriss burns a player's mana, inflicting Shadow damage for each point of mana consumed.

Harbinger's Illusion

When Harbinger Skryiss reaches 66% and 33% remaining health, he creates an illusion of himself. The illusion of Harbinger Skyriss uses Mind Rend to assault players.

Ability Spells

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

Firebolt

Fire · 1 sec cast

Deals damage to a target.

Fire Shield

Fire · Instant · Lasts 3 min

Surrounds the target in a shield of fire, increasing Fire resistance and making every strike against the target cause Fire damage to the attacker. The caster cannot cast Fire Shield on himself.

Phase Burst

Arcane · Instant · Lasts 8 sec

Increases movement speed by 75% and attack speed by 75% for 8 sec.

Rain of Fire

Fire · Instant · Lasts 6 sec

Calls down a molten rain, burning all enemies in a selected area for Fire damage every 2 sec. for 6 sec.

Magma-Thrower's Curse

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 1 min

Reduces healing effects for nearby enemies by 50% for 1 min.

Lightning Discharge

Nature · 0.5 sec cast

Sends out lightning bolts, inflicting Nature damage to nearby enemies.

Spell Shock

Nature · Instant · Lasts 6 sec

Counters an enemy's spell, preventing the enemy from casting that spell again for 6 sec. Generates a high amount of threat.

Magic Grounding

Nature · Instant · Lasts 30 sec

Reduces the magical damage taken by the caster by 50% for 30 sec.

Mortal Strike

Physical · 1 sec cast · Lasts 5 sec

Inflicts Physical damage and leaves the target wounded, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 25% for 5 sec.

Blast Wave

Fire · Instant · Lasts 8 sec

Unleashes a wave of flame, inflicting Fire damage to nearby enemies and reducing their movement speed for 8 sec.

Brood Power: Green

Nature · Instant · Lasts 1 sec

Stuns all enemies in front of the caster for 1 sec.

Brood Power: Blue

Frost · Instant · Lasts 6 sec

Deals Frost damage to enemies in front of the caster, increases the time between attacks by 100%.

Brood Power: Bronze

Arcane · Instant · Lasts 6 sec

Deals Arcane damage to enemies in front of the caster, reducing their casting speed by 50% and increasing the time between attack by 33% for 6 sec.

Brood Power: Red

Fire · Instant · Lasts 5 sec

Deals Fire damage every 1 sec for 5 sec.

Mind Rend

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 3 sec

Stuns the target's mind, dealing Shadow damage over 3 sec.

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Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in The Arcatraz.

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 Harbinger Skyriss encounter in The Arcatraz.

The naaru believed the persuasive voice of Harbinger Skyriss was silenced when they contained him and forced him into a long, dreamless sleep. The unfortunate warden of Arcatraz learned the naaru were wrong. Skyriss had just enough energy to speak to Warden Mellichar in a still, small voice. Time took care of the rest.

What Each Drop Is

The Harbinger Skyriss encounter lists 22 items in the dungeon journal, item levels 31 to 32. Equip slots covered: Waist, Wrist, Feet, One-Hand, Chest, Neck, Finger, Held In Off-hand and Trinket. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Belt of Depravity Waist (Cloth), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 38 gold69 silver for it.
  • Bracers of Dignity Wrist (Plate), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina and Dodge. A vendor pays 36 gold42 silver for it.
  • Shadowstep Striders Feet (Leather), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect and Stamina. A vendor pays 59 gold5 silver for it.
  • Vileblade of the Betrayer One-Hand (Dagger), item level 31, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility. A vendor pays 111 gold33 silver for it.
  • Belt of Depravity Waist (Cloth), item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 2 gold64 silver for it.
  • Bracers of Dignity Wrist (Plate), item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina and Versatility. A vendor pays 2 gold66 silver for it.
  • Breastplate of the Bold Chest (Plate), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Dodge. A vendor pays 56 gold81 silver for it. Part of the Bold Armor set.
  • Breastplate of the Bold Chest (Plate), item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 5 gold18 silver for it.
  • Choker of Fluid Thought Neck, item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Versatility. A vendor pays 23 gold27 silver for it.
  • Choker of Fluid Thought Neck, item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 3 gold94 silver for it.
  • Elementium Band of the Sentry Finger, item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina and Dodge. A vendor pays 35 gold19 silver for it.
  • Elementium Band of the Sentry Finger, item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 5 gold50 silver for it.
  • Lamp of Peaceful Radiance Held In Off-hand, item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 48 gold88 silver for it.
  • Lamp of Peaceful Radiance Held In Off-hand, item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 5 gold15 silver for it.
  • Shadowstep Striders Feet (Leather), item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 3 gold95 silver for it.
  • Shiffar's Nexus-Horn Trinket, item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 2 silver70 copper for it. Equip: Call of the Nexus.
  • Shiffar's Nexus-Horn Trinket, item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 1 gold for it. Equip: Call of the Nexus.
  • Sigil-Laced Boots Feet (Cloth), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 41 gold75 silver for it.
  • Sigil-Laced Boots Feet (Cloth), item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 3 gold83 silver for it.
  • Tidefury Chestpiece Chest (Mail), item level 32, requires level 27. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 59 gold58 silver for it. Part of the Tidefury Raiment set.
  • Tidefury Chestpiece Chest (Mail), item level 32. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 5 gold20 silver for it.
  • Vileblade of the Betrayer One-Hand (Dagger), item level 31. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility and Haste. A vendor pays 11 gold22 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.

Where to Find Harbinger Skyriss

Quests in The Arcatraz

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