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Nefarian

Nefarian - Blackwing Lair

Nefarian is a boss encounter in Blackwing Lair.

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EncounterNefarian
Journal creatures8

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for Blackwing Lair, Nefarian comes 8th of 8, after Chromaggus.

Instance modesEvent, 40 Player
Group size40 players
Instance typeRaid
ExpansionClassic
Encounter order8 of 8
Encounter ID617
Adventure Guide pin70.4, 72.5 on the instance map
  1. Razorgore the Untamed
  2. Vaelastrasz the Corrupt
  3. Broodlord Lashlayer
  4. Firemaw
  5. Ebonroc
  6. Flamegor
  7. Chromaggus
  8. Nefarian
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3D Model

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

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Abilities & Strategy

What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.

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Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Blackwing Lair.

What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.

What Each Drop Is

The Nefarian encounter lists 30 items in the dungeon journal, item level 29. Equip slots covered: Finger, Two-Hand, Chest, Head, Feet, Back, One-Hand, Trinket, Neck and Waist. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Archimtiros' Ring of Reckoning Finger, item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility and Stamina. A vendor pays 11 gold15 silver for it.
  • Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood Two-Hand (Two-Handed Sword), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina and Strength. Tooltip: “The initials A.L. are etched on the hilt.” A vendor pays 9 gold89 silver for it.
  • Bloodfang Chestpiece Chest (Leather), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike, Haste, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Rogue. A vendor pays 5 gold45 silver for it. Part of the Bloodfang Armor set.
  • Bloodfang Hood Head (Leather), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike, Frost Resistance and Shadow Resistance. Usable by Rogue. A vendor pays 4 gold12 silver for it. Part of the Bloodfang Armor set.
  • Boots of the Shadow Flame Feet (Leather), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 4 gold16 silver for it.
  • Breastplate of Ten Storms Chest (Mail), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Shaman. A vendor pays 5 gold15 silver for it. Part of the The Ten Storms set.
  • Breastplate of Wrath Chest (Plate), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Dodge, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Warrior. A vendor pays 5 gold61 silver for it. Part of the Battlegear of Wrath set.
  • Cloak of the Brood Lord Back (Cloth), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina and Intellect. Tooltip: “The threading is unlike anything you have ever seen. It appears metallic in origin.” A vendor pays 4 gold11 silver for it.
  • Crul'shorukh, Edge of Chaos One-Hand (One-Handed Axe), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina and Agility or Strength. A vendor pays 7 gold88 silver for it.
  • Dragonstalker's Breastplate Chest (Mail), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Hunter. A vendor pays 5 gold53 silver for it. Part of the Dragonstalker Armor set.
  • Dragonstalker's Helm Head (Mail), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike, Frost Resistance and Shadow Resistance. Usable by Hunter. A vendor pays 3 gold99 silver for it. Part of the Dragonstalker Armor set.
  • Halo of Transcendence Head (Cloth), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Intellect, Fire Resistance and Frost Resistance. Usable by Priest. A vendor pays 4 gold2 silver for it. Part of the Vestments of Transcendence set.
  • Helm of Wrath Head (Plate), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength or Intellect, Dodge, Frost Resistance and Shadow Resistance. Usable by Warrior. A vendor pays 4 gold15 silver for it. Part of the Battlegear of Wrath set.
  • Helmet of Ten Storms Head (Mail), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Critical Strike, Agility or Intellect, Frost Resistance and Shadow Resistance. Usable by Shaman. A vendor pays 4 gold21 silver for it. Part of the The Ten Storms set.
  • Judgment Breastplate Chest (Plate), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Paladin. A vendor pays 5 gold45 silver for it. Part of the Judgment Armor set.
  • Judgment Crown Head (Plate), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike, Frost Resistance and Shadow Resistance. Usable by Paladin. A vendor pays 3 gold93 silver for it. Part of the Judgment Armor set.
  • Lok'amir il Romathis One-Hand (One-Handed Mace), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina and Versatility. Tooltip: “The Hand of Nefarius” A vendor pays 11 gold40 silver for it.
  • Mish'undare, Circlet of the Mind Flayer Head (Cloth), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Intellect and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 4 gold7 silver for it.
  • Neltharion's Tear Trinket, item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike and Intellect. Tooltip: “A silver liquid flows within the impenetrable ebony shell. The item feels pure. It radiates an essence of extreme power.” A vendor pays 20 gold58 silver for it.
  • Nemesis Robes Chest (Cloth), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Critical Strike, Intellect, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Warlock. A vendor pays 5 gold17 silver for it. Part of the Nemesis Raiment set.
  • Nemesis Skullcap Head (Cloth), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Intellect, Frost Resistance and Shadow Resistance. Usable by Warlock. A vendor pays 3 gold84 silver for it. Part of the Nemesis Raiment set.
  • Netherwind Crown Head (Cloth), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Intellect, Frost Resistance and Shadow Resistance. Usable by Mage. A vendor pays 3 gold91 silver for it. Part of the Netherwind Regalia set.
  • Netherwind Robes Chest (Cloth), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Critical Strike, Intellect, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Mage. A vendor pays 5 gold27 silver for it. Part of the Netherwind Regalia set.
  • Prestor's Talisman of Connivery Neck, item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Critical Strike and Stamina. A vendor pays 10 gold53 silver for it.
  • Pure Elementium Band Finger, item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina and Intellect. Tooltip: “Flawless. Indestructible. You cannot comprehend the craftsmanship involved with the creation of this ring.” A vendor pays 12 gold82 silver for it.
  • Robes of Transcendence Chest (Cloth), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Intellect, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Priest. A vendor pays 5 gold41 silver for it. Part of the Vestments of Transcendence set.
  • Staff of the Shadow Flame Two-Hand (Staff), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 9 gold75 silver for it.
  • Stormrage Chestguard Chest (Leather), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Critical Strike, Agility or Intellect, Fire Resistance and Nature Resistance. Usable by Druid. A vendor pays 5 gold29 silver for it. Part of the Stormrage Raiment set.
  • Stormrage Cover Head (Leather), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Versatility, Stamina, Agility or Intellect, Frost Resistance and Shadow Resistance. Usable by Druid. A vendor pays 4 gold14 silver for it. Part of the Stormrage Raiment set.
  • Therazane's Link Waist (Mail), item level 29, requires level 25. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Haste, Stamina and Critical Strike. Tooltip: “The metal is warm to the touch. The links connecting the belt together appear to be fashioned out of Elementium.” A vendor pays 2 gold78 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

1 achievement list a victory over Nefarian among its criteria.

Where to Find Nefarian

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