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Wrathion

Wrathion, the Black Emperor - Ny'alotha, the Waking City

Wrathion is a boss of the Wrathion, the Black Emperor encounter in Ny'alotha, the Waking City.

Found In

EncounterWrathion, the Black Emperor
Journal creatures11

Encounter Facts

In the game's encounter order for Ny'alotha, the Waking City, Wrathion comes 1st of 12, before Prophet Skitra.

Instance modesNormal, Heroic, Mythic, Looking For Raid
Group size20 to 30 players
Instance typeRaid
ExpansionBattle for Azeroth
Encounter order1 of 12
Encounter ID2329
Adventure Guide pin51.1, 80.3 on the instance map
  1. Wrathion
  2. Prophet Skitra
  3. Maut
  4. Dark Inquisitor Xanesh
  5. Vexiona
  6. Ka'zir
  7. Ra-den
  8. Shad'har the Insatiable
  9. Drest'agath
  10. Il'gynoth
  11. Fury of N'Zoth
  12. N'Zoth, the Corruptor
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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.

Abilities & Strategy

Overview

Wrathion's Molten Eruptions unleash Molten Pools throughout the space, consuming 50 energy. When all his energy is depleted, Wrathion melds into the shadows and inflicts Burning Madness on enemies and transforms all Molten Pools into Crackling Shards. While hidden in the shadows, Wrathion regains energy, and once fully recharged returns to the fight space and turns any remaining Crackling shards into Lava Pools.

Damage Dealers
  • Focus damage on Crackling Shards when they emerge.
  • Move to a safe space during Burning Cataclysm to avoid taking lethal damage.
  • Running through Crackling Shards while afflicted with Burning Madness destroys them.
Healers
Tanks

Stage One: The Black Emperor

Searing Breath
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Searing Armor
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Incineration
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Gale Blast
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Burning Cataclysm
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Scorching Blister
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Molten Eruption
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Molten Pool
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Tail Swipe
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Creeping Madness
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Stage Two: Smoke and Mirrors

Scales of Wrathion
Spell details
Burning Madness
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Crackling Shard

Summoned from molten pools. Any shards still remaining at the end of Stage Two are turned into Lava Pools.

Hardened Core
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Pyroclastic Flow
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Lava Pools
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Rising Heat
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Ashwalker Assassin

Conjured from smoke and ash, these servants of Wrathion stalk the players during Stage Two.

Smoke Shroud
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Noxious Choke
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Dark Ambush
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Ability Spells

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

Searing Breath

Fire · 2 sec cast

Inflicts Fire damage to all players in a cone in front of the caster and applies a stack.

Searing Armor

Fire · Instant · Lasts 20 sec

This effect stacks.

Incineration

Fire · 1 sec cast

Ignites random targets, inflicting Fire damage every 2 sec for 6 sec. Upon expiration, targets explode, inflicting Fire damage to all players. Damage decreases the further targets are from the point of impact.

Gale Blast

Fire · 4 sec cast

Unleashes a gale blast, inflicting Fire damage and knocking players back, as well as inflicting Fire damage to all players outside. Afterwards, launches fire balls at random enemy destinations that inflict Fire damage to enemies of impact.

Burning Cataclysm

Fire · 8 sec cast · Lasts 8 sec

Wrathion teleports to a random spot and spews fire, inflicting Fire damage to enemies every 1 sec for 8 sec. Additionally, scorching blisters form throughout the area.

Scorching Blister

Fire · Instant · Lasts 10 sec

From the ash, scorching blisters form. Inflicts Fire damage every 1 sec to enemies standing within them. These blisters grow over 10 sec before exploding, inflicting Fire damage to enemies.

Molten Eruption

Fire · Instant · Lasts 10 min

Unleashes a hail of fireballs, inflicting Fire damage and knocking back players within 3 yards of the point of impact.

Molten Pool

Fire · Instant · Lasts 10 min

Each transforms into a when Wrathion's energy reaches zero.

Tail Swipe

Physical · 0.8 sec cast

Inflicts Physical damage to players in a cone behind him, knocking them back.

Creeping Madness

Shadow · Instant · Lasts 140 sec

While under the effects of this madness, players gain stacks of while they are moving for 140 sec. At 50 stacks, the player receives Shadow damage every time they move.

Scales of Wrathion

Fire · Instant

Scales fall from Wrathion. Catching a scale inflicts the player with. Any scales not caught inflict Fire damage to all players.

Burning Madness

Fire · Instant · Lasts 20 sec

While under the effects of madness, any Crackling Shard you run over is destroyed and extends the duration of your. Each time this occurs one stack of is removed.

Hardened Core

Fire · Instant

The shard's hardened core makes them immune to damage.

Pyroclastic Flow

Fire · Instant

When a shard is destroyed, it inflicts Fire damage to all players.

Lava Pools

Fire · Instant · Lasts 10 min

Formed from unbroken shards, lava pools inflict Fire damage every 1 sec to players standing within the pool. Additionally, every lava pool created inflicts a stack of onto players.

Rising Heat

Fire · Instant · Lasts 5 min

As lava pillars consume the space, heat rises inflicting Fire damage every 1 sec for the duration of the encounter. This effect stacks.

Smoke Shroud

Physical · Instant

Shrouded in smoke, the assassin fades from view. Revealing the assassin from stealth or inflicting damage disperses the shroud from the minion.

Noxious Choke

Physical · Instant · Lasts 10 sec

While shrouded, Wrathion's minions stun their victims for 10 sec.

Dark Ambush

Shadow · 2.5 sec cast

While shrouded, Wrathion's minions will strike from the shadows inflicting Shadow damage to their current target.

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Drops

Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Ny'alotha, the Waking City.

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 Wrathion, the Black Emperor encounter in Ny'alotha, the Waking City.

Despite all his precautions, Wrathion could not avoid succumbing to the madness that claimed his father. With his mind twisted by N'Zoth, he believes that the only way he can truly defend Azeroth is to rule it in the Old God's name. A prince no longer, Wrathion now takes his rightful place as the Black Emperor.

What Each Drop Is

The Wrathion, the Black Emperor encounter lists 8 items in the dungeon journal, item level 85. Equip slots covered: One-Hand, Wrist, Hands, Trinket and Legs. Every piece binds when picked up, so none of it reaches the Auction House.

  • Destroyer's Shadowblade One-Hand (Dagger), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility. A vendor pays 113 gold51 silver for it.
  • Dragonbone Vambraces Wrist (Plate), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 38 gold66 silver for it.
  • Ebony Scaled Gauntlets Hands (Mail), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 39 gold10 silver for it.
  • Emberscale Gloves Hands (Cloth), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 40 gold84 silver for it.
  • Faralos, Empire's Dream One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Versatility and Haste. A vendor pays 111 gold4 silver for it.
  • Humming Black Dragonscale Trinket, item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength or Intellect. A vendor pays 1 gold43 silver for it. Use: Draconic Descent. Equip: Dragon's Flight - Cover.
  • Mish'un, Blade of Tyrants One-Hand (One-Handed Sword), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 116 gold5 silver for it.
  • Onyx-Imbued Breeches Legs (Leather), item level 85, requires level 50. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 79 gold49 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

3 achievements list a victory over Wrathion among their criteria.

Where to Find Wrathion

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