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Maiden of Virtue
Maiden of Virtue - Return to Karazhan
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Adventure Guide Entry
The in-game Adventure Guide text for the Maiden of Virtue encounter in Return to Karazhan.
Arriving in Karazhan to cleanse the tower of vice and corruption, the titan watcher was infuriated by Medivh's infamous parties and debaucheries. As her crusade for virtue seeks converts to her cause, the Maiden remains committed to purging immorality using all the powers at her disposal.
Encounter Facts
In the game's encounter order for Return to Karazhan, Maiden of Virtue comes 2nd of 8, after Elfyra and before Moroes.
Instance Entrance: Deadwind Pass
Return to Karazhan entranceThe Return to Karazhan entrance is in Deadwind Pass, at 46.4, 70.7 on the Deadwind Pass map.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
The Maiden of Virtue will place patches of Sacred Ground underneath players which will slowly expand and inflict damage to players who enter. She will later cast Mass Repentance, which places a stun on the entire group that breaks on damage taken. She then protects herself with Holy Bulwark, which players must damage her to remove, and casts Holy Wrath, which players should interrupt after removing Holy Bulwark.
Tank
- Holy Shock will deal increasing damage if not interrupted.
- Stand near a growing patch of Sacred Ground when Maiden of Virtue casts Mass Repentance.
- When Maiden of Virtue is protected by Holy Bulwark, damage her to remove it and then interrupt Holy Wrath.
Healer
- Holy Shock will deal increasing damage to the tank if not interrupted.
- Avoid standing near other players to minimize Holy Bolt chaining.
- Stand near a growing patch of Sacred Ground when Maiden of Virtue casts Mass Repentance.
Damage Dealers
- Avoid standing near other players to minimize Holy Bolt chaining.
- Stand near a growing patch of Sacred Ground when Maiden of Virtue casts Mass Repentance.
- When Maiden of Virtue is protected by Holy Bulwark, damage her to remove it and then interrupt Holy Wrath.
Ability Spells
Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for Maiden of Virtue, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.
Holy Bolt
Holy · 1 sec cast
Inflicts Holy damage to a player. Jumps to players within 6 yards, increasing in damage with each jump.
Holy Shock
Holy · 2 sec cast
Inflicts Holy damage, and increases Holy damage taken by 50%. This effect stacks.
Sacred Ground
Holy · 4 sec cast · Lasts 155 sec
Creates a growing patch of holy ground, inflicting Holy damage every 2 sec. for 16 sec to players who enter. This effect stacks.
Mass Repentance
Holy · 5 sec cast · Lasts 30 sec
Incapacitates all players for 30 sec, or until they take damage. After casting Mass Repentance, the Maiden of Virtue will cast Holy Bulwark, and then repeatedly cast Holy Wrath until Holy Bulwark is removed.
Holy Bulwark
Holy · 1 sec cast
Absorbs up to damage and makes the Maiden of Virtue immune to interrupts.
Holy Wrath
Holy · 10 sec cast
Inflicts Holy damage to players and increases all damage taken by 100% for the remainder of the encounter. This effect stacks.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Drops
Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Return to Karazhan.
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
What Each Drop Is
The Maiden of Virtue encounter lists 8 items in the dungeon journal, item level 50. Equip slots covered: Wrist, Waist, Back, Trinket, Feet and Chest. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Begrudging Confessions Gem, item level 50, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 46g 85s for it.
- Confiscated Manacles Wrist (Mail), item level 50, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. Tooltip: “Pink and fluffy.” A vendor pays 28g 8s for it.
- Cord of the Penitent Waist (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 27g 55s for it.
- Drape of Shame Back (Cloth), item level 50, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 25g 68s for it. Equip: Shame.
- Faith's Crucible Trinket, item level 50, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Haste. Tooltip: “Marked with a raven silhouette.” A vendor pays 8g 81s for it. Use: Holy Bolt.
- Treads of the Depraved Feet (Plate), item level 50, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 42g 76s for it.
- Vest of Wanton Deeds Chest (Leather), item level 50, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 56g 6s for it.
- Virtuous Directive Gem, item level 50, requires level 40. Bind on Pickup. A vendor pays 50g 68s 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.