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Nitrogg Thundertower

Nitrogg Thundertower - Grimrail Depot

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InstanceGrimrail Depot
EncounterNitrogg Thundertower
GuideNitrogg Thundertower guide
Journal creatures5

Adventure Guide Entry

The in-game Adventure Guide text for the Nitrogg Thundertower encounter in Grimrail Depot.

With a zeal for flame and explosives, Nitrogg was a natural fit in the mechanized and weaponized army that Garrosh's plans brought to Draenor, and he has risen quickly through the Iron Horde. He oversees the artillery on the Grimrail, and is eager to break through the defenses around Shattrath and conquer the enemies of the Iron Horde within.

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for Grimrail Depot, Nitrogg Thundertower comes 2nd of 3, after Railmaster Rocketspark and before Skylord Tovra.

Instance modesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Mythic Keystone, Timewalking
Group size5 players
Instance typeDungeon
ExpansionWarlords of Draenor
Encounter order2 of 3
Encounter ID1732
Creature typeHumanoid
ClassificationElite
TitleAssault Commander
NPC ID86227
Adventure Guide pin65.1, 51.1 on the instance map
  1. Railmaster Rocketspark
  2. Nitrogg Thundertower
  3. Skylord Tovra

Instance Entrance: Gorgrond

Gorgrond mapGrimrail Depot entrance

The Grimrail Depot entrance is in Gorgrond, at 55.0, 31.2 on the Gorgrond map.

Abilities & Strategy

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

Abilities & Strategy

Overview

At 60% health, Nitrogg Thundertower retreats to his Assault Cannon at the far end of the train car. Players must reclaim Blackrock Munitions from soldiers that pour into the area, and use them destroy Nitrogg's cannon, after which they may dispatch Nitrogg directly.

Damage Dealers
  • Defeat Grom'kar Boomers to loot Blackrock Mortar Shells, then enter a Blackrock Turret to heavily damage Nitrogg's Assault Cannon.
  • Take shelter behind an obstacle when targeted by Nitrogg's Suppressive Fire.
Healers
  • Take shelter behind an obstacle when targeted by Nitrogg's Suppressive Fire.
  • The platform has many tight turns; be aware of your lines of sight to other party members.
Tanks
  • Reinforcements continually enter the encounter area and must be tanked.
  • Take shelter behind an obstacle when targeted by Nitrogg's Suppressive Fire.

Nitrogg Thundertower

Blackrock Mortar
Blackrock Grenade

Assault Cannon

Suppressive Fire
Slag Blast

Blackrock Munitions

Defeated Blackrock weapons specialists will leave behind munitions, which players may picked up and use against Nitrogg and his soldiers.

Blackrock Shrapnel
Shrapnel Cannon
Blackrock Mortar Shells
Homing Shell
Blackrock Grenades
Blackrock Grenade

Reinforcements

Iron Infantry

The Iron Infantry stand as the backbone of the Iron Horde, combating foes with their sharpened axes.

Grom'kar Gunner

Defeated Grom'kar Gunner will drop Blackrock Shrapnel.

Shrapnel Blast
Grom'kar Boomer

Defeated Grom'kar Boomer will drop Blackrock Mortar Shells.

Blackrock Mortar
Grom'kar Grenadier

Defeated Grom'kar Grenadier will drop Blackrock Grenades.

Blackrock Grenade

Ability Spells

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

Blackrock Mortar

Fire · 1.5 sec cast · Lasts 4 sec

Blackrock Grenade

Fire · Instant

3D Model

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

Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Grimrail Depot.

Alc's Pendant of Fiery DreamsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Blackwater WrapNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Bloodfeather ChestwrapNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Bloodmist PendantNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Chain of Soothing LightNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Chestguard of Burning FocusNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Choker of Weeping VisceraNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Crystalbinder ChestguardNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Demonbinder CabochonNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Felflame RobesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Fireblade CollarNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Fistbreak ChokerNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Flesh Beetle BroochNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Frost-Touched RobesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Goldsteel ChestguardNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Goreclasp ChokerNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Gutcrusher ChestplateNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Healing Leaf NecklaceNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Incarnadine BreastplateNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Lavalink RingmailNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Leafmender RobesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Lightbinder RobesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Magister's ChainNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Morningscale ChestguardNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Necklace of Endless ShadowNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Necklace of Furious ZealNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Necklace of Holy DeflectionNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Pendant of Purifying MistsNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Reinforced Bloodsteel GorgetNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Rivet-Sealed BreastplateNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Robes of Arcane MysteryNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Robes of Swirling LightNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Rockhide RingmailNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Scepter of BrutalityNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Sharpeye ChestguardNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Skulltooth ChainNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Stormshot ChokerNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Streamslither ChestguardNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Thundertower's Targeting ReticleNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Verdant Plate ChestNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Wavesurge ChokerNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking
Windseal NecklaceNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Timewalking

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

What Each Drop Is

The Nitrogg Thundertower encounter lists 40 items in the dungeon journal, item level 44. Equip slots covered: Neck and Chest. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Alc's Pendant of Fiery Dreams Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 26g 32s for it.
  • Blackwater Wrap Chest (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 57g 38s for it.
  • Bloodfeather Chestwrap Chest (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 62g 97s for it.
  • Bloodmist Pendant Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 25g 55s for it.
  • Chain of Soothing Light Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility and Mastery. A vendor pays 24g 69s for it.
  • Chestguard of Burning Focus Chest (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 57g 41s for it.
  • Choker of Weeping Viscera Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 26g 31s for it.
  • Crystalbinder Chestguard Chest (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 58g 75s for it.
  • Demonbinder Cabochon Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 26g 99s for it.
  • Felflame Robes Chest (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 61g 85s for it.
  • Fireblade Collar Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 25g 7s for it.
  • Fistbreak Choker Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 26g 51s for it.
  • Flesh Beetle Brooch Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 26g 21s for it.
  • Frost-Touched Robes Chest (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 61g 19s for it.
  • Goldsteel Chestguard Chest (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 58g 8s for it.
  • Goreclasp Choker Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 25g 75s for it.
  • Gutcrusher Chestplate Chest (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 59g 41s for it.
  • Healing Leaf Necklace Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 26g 61s for it.
  • Incarnadine Breastplate Chest (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 57g 84s for it.
  • Lavalink Ringmail Chest (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 60g 31s for it.
  • Leafmender Robes Chest (Leather), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 57g 16s for it.
  • Lightbinder Robes Chest (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 59g 20s for it.
  • Magister's Chain Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 26g 3s for it.
  • Morningscale Chestguard Chest (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 58g 70s for it.
  • Necklace of Endless Shadow Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 25g 8s for it.
  • Necklace of Furious Zeal Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 26g 32s for it.
  • Necklace of Holy Deflection Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility and Mastery. A vendor pays 26g 70s for it.
  • Pendant of Purifying Mists Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 26g 51s for it.
  • Reinforced Bloodsteel Gorget Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 25g 64s for it.
  • Rivet-Sealed Breastplate Chest (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 60g 97s for it.
  • Robes of Arcane Mystery Chest (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 58g 50s for it.
  • Robes of Swirling Light Chest (Cloth), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 62g 99s for it.
  • Rockhide Ringmail Chest (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 62g 97s for it.
  • Sharpeye Chestguard Chest (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 58g 52s for it.
  • Skulltooth Chain Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 25g 84s for it.
  • Stormshot Choker Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 25g 56s for it.
  • Streamslither Chestguard Chest (Mail), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 59g 42s for it.
  • Verdant Plate Chest Chest (Plate), item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 61g 18s for it.
  • Wavesurge Choker Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 25g 8s for it.
  • Windseal Necklace Neck, item level 44. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 26g 70s 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.

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