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Sikran

Sikran, Captain of the Sureki - Nerub-ar Palace

Sikran is a boss of the Sikran, Captain of the Sureki encounter in Nerub-ar Palace.

Found In

EncounterSikran, Captain of the Sureki
Journal creatures11

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for Nerub-ar Palace, Sikran comes 3rd of 8, after The Bloodbound Horror and before Rasha'nan.

Instance modesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Looking For Raid, Story
Group size5 to 30 players
Instance typeRaid
ExpansionThe War Within
Encounter order3 of 8
Encounter ID2898
Adventure Guide pin59.1, 30.1 on the instance map
  1. Ulgrax the Devourer
  2. The Bloodbound Horror
  3. Sikran
  4. Rasha'nan
  5. Broodtwister Ovi'nax
  6. Nexus-Princess Ky'veza
  7. Anub'arash
  8. Queen Ansurek

3D Model

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

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Instance Entrance: Azj-Kahet

Azj-Kahet mapNerub-ar Palace entrance

The Nerub-ar Palace entrance is in Azj-Kahet, at 43.5, 90.4 on the Azj-Kahet 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

Overview

Sikran's Phase Blade rips through the cosmos, and leaves behind a Cosmic Simulacrum which can then be destroyed by Decimate. Upon reaching 100 energy, Sikran casts Shattering Sweep, destroying all remaining Cosmic Simulacrums

Healers
Damage Dealers
Tanks

Phase Blades

Spell details

On Heroic and Mythic difficulties all players hit with Phase Blades will leave behind a Cosmic Simulacrum.

Cosmic Simulacrum
Spell details

On Mythic difficulty, Cosmic Simulcrums explode in a Collapsing Nova if placed within 8 yards of each other.

Cosmic Shards
Spell details
Cosmic Residue
Spell details

On Heroic and Mythic difficulties, Cosmic Residue will persist throughout the fight.

Collapsing Nova
Spell details

Shattering Sweep

Spell details

Captain's Flourish

Spell details

Rain of Arrows

Spell details

Ability Spells

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

Phase Blades

Physical · Instant

Sikran marks players and lunges towards each marked target inflicting Physical damage to anyone in his path. Additionally, players hit have their healing received reduced by 30% and an additional Shadow damage inflicted every 2 sec for 20 sec. Marked targets leave behind a when struck.

Cosmic Simulacrum

Physical · Instant

Sikran's blades rend a portion of players essence, creating a simulacrum at their location. These simulacrums pulse with cosmic energy, inflicting Shadow damage to all players every 2 sec until they are destroyed.

Cosmic Shards

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 6 sec

Upon being destroyed the Cosmic Simulacrum erupts, inflicting Shadow damage to all players, and an additional Shadow damage every 1.5 sec for 6 sec. This effect stacks. In addition, the eruption leaves behind a pool of Cosmic Residue.

Cosmic Residue

Shadow · Instant

Cosmic Simulacrums leave a residue from beyond that reduces all healing received by 50% and inflicts Shadow damage to players every 1 sec and persist for 3 min. for 3 min.Until the end of the encounter.until the end of the encounter.

Collapsing Nova

Shadow · Instant

Cosmic Simulacrums react to each other and combust, inflicting Shadow damage to all players if another Simulacrum is within 8 yards.

Decimate

Physical · 2 sec cast

Sikran unleashes a barrage of cosmic eruptions from his polearm, inflicting Shadow damage to all players between himself and his targets. Cosmic Simulacrum's that are hit by this effect are destroyed.

Shattering Sweep

Shadow · 5 sec cast

At 100 energy, Sikran swings his polearm in a deadly arc, inflicting Shadow damage to all enemies. This damage is decreased based on distance. All remaining Cosmic Simulacrum are destroyed by this effect, and damage from is increased by 25% for each Simulacrum destroyed for 10 sec. Additionally, players are knocked back and have their damage taken increased by 25% for 20 sec.

Captain's Flourish

Physical · Instant

Sikran unleashes a barrage of maneuvers, executing two Exposes before ending with a Phase Lunge.

Expose

Physical · 1 sec cast

Sikran slashes at his target, inflicting Physical damage and exposing a weakness, increasing Physical damage taken.

Phase Lunge

Holy, Nature, Shadow, Arcane · Instant

Sikran pierces his primary target, inflicting Shadow damage, Physical damage. In addition, the target takes 100% increased damage from Phase Lunge for 30 sec.

Rain of Arrows

Physical · 2 sec cast · Lasts 30 sec

Sikran fires a volley of arrows into the air, falling throughout the area, inflicting Shadow damage to players within 3 yds of impact.

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Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Nerub-ar Palace.

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 Sikran, Captain of the Sureki encounter in Nerub-ar Palace.

Sikran established himself as an arrogant duelist within Queen Ansurek's court. Never knowing the cut of an enemy's blade, Sikran dispatched his rivals one-by-one and was proclaimed Captain of the Sureki by the queen herself. This indomitable fighter now ensures that any who threaten his queen fall before the throne's might.

What Each Drop Is

The Sikran, Captain of the Sureki encounter lists 15 items in the dungeon journal, item level 571. Equip slots covered: Feet, One-Hand, Two-Hand, Trinket, Ranged, Neck, Wrist and Head. 1 of them can be traded and 14 bind when picked up.

  • Chitin-Spiked Jackboots Feet (Leather), item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 71 gold4 silver for it.
  • Cosmic-Tinged Treads Feet (Cloth), item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Mastery. A vendor pays 73 gold99 silver for it.
  • Dreadful Stalwart's Emblem Miscellaneous, item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Death Knight, Warlock and Demon Hunter. Use: Vile Egg.
  • Duelist's Dancing Steel One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 139 gold18 silver for it.
  • Flawless Phase Blade One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 135 gold61 silver for it.
  • Honored Executioner's Perforator Two-Hand (Polearm), item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 174 gold60 silver for it.
  • Mystic Stalwart's Emblem Miscellaneous, item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Hunter, Mage and Druid. Use: Vile Egg.
  • Sikran's Endless Arsenal Trinket, item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength. A vendor pays 82 gold56 silver for it.
  • Splintershot Silkbow Ranged (Bow), item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 178 gold43 silver for it.
  • Sureki Zealot's Insignia Neck, item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 41 gold51 silver for it.
  • Throne Defender's Bangles Wrist (Mail), item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Haste. A vendor pays 49 gold52 silver for it.
  • Venerated Stalwart's Emblem Miscellaneous, item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Shaman. Use: Vile Egg.
  • Visor of the Ascended Captain Head (Plate), item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 71 gold58 silver for it.
  • Zenith Stalwart's Emblem Miscellaneous, item level 571, requires level 80. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Rogue, Monk and Evoker. Use: Vile Egg.
  • Pattern: Adrenal Surge Clasp Recipe, item level 1. Tooltip: “Teaches you how to craft Adrenal Surge Clasp.” A vendor pays 50 gold for it. Lowest listed price right now: 75 gold1 silver across 46 US realms. Use: Learning. Effect: Adrenal Surge Clasp.

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

7 achievements list a victory over Sikran among their criteria.

Where to Find Sikran

Quests in Nerub-ar Palace

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