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Vexamus
Vexamus - Algeth'ar Academy
Vexamus is a boss encounter in Algeth'ar Academy.
Found In
Encounter Facts
In the game's encounter order for Algeth'ar Academy, Vexamus comes 1st of 4, before Overgrown Ancient.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Model
Background
Instance Entrance: Thaldraszus
Algeth'ar Academy entranceThe Algeth'ar Academy entrance is in Thaldraszus, at 58.3, 42.3 on the Thaldraszus map.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Professor Maxdormu conjures a lesson that recalls the story of Vexamus, introducing the elemental's arsenal of Arcane abilities as the narrative progresses. The professor's magic book summons Arcane Orbs that gravitate towards Vexamus and grant it more power if not intercepted.
Tanks
- Arcane Expulsion inflicts heavy damage in a frontal cone.
- Vexamus gains energy from absorbing Arcane Orbs.
Damage Dealers
- Mana Bombs leave behind a pool of Corrupted Mana after detonating.
- Vexamus gains energy from absorbing Arcane Orbs.
Healers
- Mana Bombs leave behind a pool of Corrupted Mana after detonating.
- Vexamus gains energy from absorbing Arcane Orbs.
Professor Maxdormu
Arcane Orbs
Spell details
Oversurge
Spell detailsVexamus
Arcane Fissure
Spell details
Mana Bombs
Spell details
Corrupted Mana
Spell details
Arcane Expulsion
Spell detailsAbility Spells
Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for Vexamus, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.
Ability
Physical · Instant
The Professor conjures enchanted orbs from the magic book that inflict Arcane damage within 3 yards of impact and begin to gravitate towards Vexamus. If an orb is absorbed by Vexamus, the elemental inflict Arcane damage to all players. If an orb is absorbed by a player, it will inflict Arcane damage to them.
Arcane Fissure
Arcane · 3 sec cast · Lasts 0.5 sec
Upon reaching 100 energy, Vexamus explodes with overwhelming power inflicting Arcane damage to all players and pushing them back. Fissures erupt multiple times at player locations, each inflicting Arcane damage.
Mana Bombs
Physical · 2.5 sec cast
Vexamus infuses up to 3 players with explosive mana, inflicting Arcane damage every 1 sec for 4 sec.
Corrupted Mana
Arcane · Instant
inflicts Arcane damage every 1 sec to players inside and reduces their movement speed by 30%.
Arcane Expulsion
Arcane · 4 sec cast
Vexamus ejects a mass of arcane energy inflicting Arcane damage to players in front of it.
Drops
Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Algeth'ar Academy.
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 Vexamus encounter in Algeth'ar Academy.
As one of the most tenured professors in the academy, Maxdormu uses his powers as a bronze dragon to help bring his history lessons to life. While this proves to be quite an educational and fun experience, it can occasionally go awry. Vexamus is one of Professor Maxdormu's favorite lessons, but if any historical detail is inaccurate he will be quick to scold any rowdy students.
What Each Drop Is
The Vexamus encounter lists 5 items in the dungeon journal, item levels 108 to 250. Equip slots covered: Finger, One-Hand, Held In Off-hand and Two-Hand. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.
- Platinum Star Band Finger, item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. Tooltip: “Tattukiaka in Iskaara would be interested in this sort of thing.” A vendor pays 39 gold2 silver for it.
- Spellbane Cutlass One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 92 gold19 silver for it.
- Spellboon Saber One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 91 gold84 silver for it.
- Vexamus' Expulsion Rod Held In Off-hand, item level 250, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike, Haste and Intellect. A vendor pays 54 gold90 silver for it.
- Arcaneclaw Spear Two-Hand (Polearm), item level 108, requires level 78. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Haste and Versatility.
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 Vexamus among its criteria.
