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Overlord Wyrmthalak

Overlord Wyrmthalak - Lower Blackrock Spire

Overlord Wyrmthalak is a boss encounter in Lower Blackrock Spire.

Found In

InstanceLower Blackrock Spire
EncounterOverlord Wyrmthalak
GuideOverlord Wyrmthalak guide
Journal creatures9

Encounter Facts

In the game's Normal encounter order for Lower Blackrock Spire, Overlord Wyrmthalak comes 9th of 9, after Gizrul the Slavener.

DifficultyNormal
Instance modesNormal
Group size5 players
Instance typeDungeon
ExpansionClassic
Encounter order9 of 9
Encounter ID275
Adventure Guide pin57.5, 60.0 on the instance map
  1. Highlord Omokk
  2. Shadow Hunter Vosh'gajin
  3. War Master Voone
  4. Mother Smolderweb
  5. Urok Doomhowl
  6. Quartermaster Zigris
  7. Halycon
  8. Gizrul the Slavener
  9. Overlord Wyrmthalak

3D Model

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

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Background

Instance Entrance: Burning Steppes

Burning Steppes mapLower Blackrock Spire entrance

The Lower Blackrock Spire entrance is in Blackrock Stronghold, Burning Steppes, at 27.7, 25.8 on the Burning Steppes 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

Sweeping Slam

Overlord Wyrmthalak inflicts Physical damage to all players in front of him, knocking them back.

Cleave

Overlord Wyrmthalak inflicts Physical damage to his current target and their nearest allies, affecting up to 3 targets.

Demoralizing Shout

Overlord Wyrmthalak shouts, reducing melee attack power of all players for 30 sec.

The Overlord's Defense

When Overlord Wyrmthalak reaches 50% remaining health, he calls for two of his guards to defend him in battle.

Spirestone Warlord
Empower Will

Spirestone Warlords empower their allies, dispelling Polymorph, Charm and Incapacitate from them.

Frenzy

Spirestone Wardlord enter a frenzy, increasing their attack speed for 2 min.

Smolderthorn Berserker
Mortal Strike

Smolderthorn Berserkers mortally wound a player, inflicting Physical damage and reducing the effectiveness of all healing received by 50% for 5 sec.

Strike

Smolderthorn Berserkers strike a player, inflicting Physical damage.

Bloodaxe Veteran
Snap Kick

Bloodaxe Veterans kick a player, inflicting Physical damage and stunning them for 2 sec.

Pummel

Bloodaxe Veterans pummel a player, inflicting Physical damage and interrupting their spell being cast for 4 sec.

Ability Spells

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

Cleave

Physical · 1 sec cast

Inflicts Physical damage to up to 3 enemies in front of the caster.

Demoralizing Shout

Physical · Instant · Lasts 30 sec

Reduces and Stamina of nearby enemies for 30 sec.

Frenzy

Physical · Instant · Lasts 2 min

Increases the caster's attack speed by 60% for 2 min.

Mortal Strike

Physical · Instant · Lasts 5 sec

Inflicts 150% weapon damage to an enemy and leaves it wounded, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 5 sec.

Snap Kick

Physical · 2 sec cast · Lasts 2 sec

Inflicts damage to an enemy, stunning it for 2 sec.

Pummel

Physical · Instant · Lasts 4 sec

Pummels an enemy for Physical damage and interrupts spellcasting for 4 sec.

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Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Lower Blackrock Spire.

Mark of the Dragon Lord
Chillpike
Heart of Wyrmthalak
Reiver Claws
Relentless Scythe
Trindlehaven Staff

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 Overlord Wyrmthalak encounter in Lower Blackrock Spire.

The black dragonspawn Wyrmthalak oversees the lower spire's forces as they prepare for their assault against the dwarves. He has no love for the false Horde or its brutish members, and he will sacrifice any number of Blackhand's minions to protect his master, Nefarian.

What Each Drop Is

The Overlord Wyrmthalak encounter lists 6 items in the dungeon journal, item level 29. Equip slots covered: Finger, Two-Hand, Trinket and Hands. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Mark of the Dragon Lord Finger, item level 29, requires level 23. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina. A vendor pays 2 gold13 silver for it.
  • Chillpike Two-Hand (Polearm), item level 29, requires level 23. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 2 gold1 silver for it. Chance on hit: Frost Blast.
  • Heart of Wyrmthalak Trinket, item level 29, requires level 23. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Haste. A vendor pays 1 gold5 silver for it. Equip: Flame Lash.
  • Reiver Claws Hands (Plate), item level 29, requires level 23. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 25 gold64 silver for it.
  • Relentless Scythe Two-Hand (Two-Handed Sword), item level 29, requires level 23. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 91 gold40 silver for it.
  • Trindlehaven Staff Two-Hand (Staff), item level 29, requires level 23. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 90 gold74 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 Overlord Wyrmthalak

Quests in Lower Blackrock Spire

See all 7 quests in Lower Blackrock Spire
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