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Yogg-Saron
Yogg-Saron - Ulduar
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Adventure Guide Entry
The in-game Adventure Guide text for the Yogg-Saron encounter in Ulduar.
The lucid dream. The monster in your nightmares. The fiend of a thousand faces. All must bend to the master's will. Your petty quarrels only make him stronger.
Encounter Facts
In the game's encounter order for Ulduar, Yogg-Saron comes 13th of 14, after General Vezax and before Algalon the Observer.
Instance Entrance: The Storm Peaks
Ulduar entranceThe Ulduar entrance is in The Storm Peaks, at 41.5, 17.6 on the The Storm Peaks map.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
Overview
Sara must be damaged by Guardians of Yogg-Saron's Shadow Nova, once damaged significantly, Yogg Saron will reveal himself and begin to attack the sanity of his enemies, which is depleted will turn his enemies against one another. Periodically portals will appear which grant players access to the Brain of Yogg-Saron, while inside they must dispel illusions in order to escape, before they are afflicted with Induce Madness. When the Brain of Yogg-Saron reaches 30% health remaining, Yogg Saron's Shadowy Barrier will fall and he can be assaulted directly.
Damage Dealers
- During Stage One defeat the Guardians of Yogg-Saron nearby Sara in order to damage her.
- Enter the Descent into Madness and defeat the illusions to gain access to the Brain of Yogg-Saron.
- Avoid losing all of your Sanity.
- Stand close to your allies when connected by Brain Link.
Healers
- Avoid losing all of your Sanity.
- Enter the Descent into Madness and defeat the illusions to gain access to the Brain of Yogg-Saron.
- Stand close to your allies when connected by Brain Link.
Tank
- Position Guardians of Yogg-Saron near Sara to damage her with Shadow Nova.
- Avoid losing all of your Sanity.
- Be quick to grab the attention of Crusher Tentacles and Immortal Guardians as they spawn.
- Prevent Immortal Guardians from healing by moving ones with Empowering Shadows away.
The Keepers of Ulduar
Speak to the Keepers of Ulduar and they will join the battle and provide additional buffs and benefits while engaged with Yogg-Saron.
Stage One: The Lucid Dream
As Sara assaults her enemies Guardians of Yogg-Saron will periodically join the battle.
Sara
Guardian of Yogg-Saron
Casts Shadow Nova when defeated.
Ominous Cloud
Ominous Clouds slowly move through the Prison of Yogg-Saron and will Boil Ominously if an enemy strays too close.
Stage Two: Descent Into Madness
Yogg-Saron reveals himself and begins his assault on his enemies mind.
Sanity
Sara
Crusher Tentacle
Corruptor Tentacle
Constrictor Tentacle
Descent into Madness
When entering the Descent into Madness you will witness memories of the past. Defeating all Influence Tentacles will break the illusion and allow access to the Mind's Eye, where the Brain of Yogg-Saron resides.
Influence Tentacle
Able to take many forms.
Laughing Skull
Brain of Yogg-Saron
Stage Three: True Face of Death
When the Brain of Yogg-Saron reaches 30% health remaining, Yogg Saron's Shadowy Barrier will fall and he can be assaulted directly.
Hard Mode
Battling Yogg-Saron without the aid of some or all of the Keepers of Ulduar for assistance is possible, but extremely dangerous.
Stage Three: True Face of Death
Ability Spells
Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for Yogg-Saron, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.
Resilience of Nature
Nature · Instant
Increases all damage done by 10% and healing received from all sources by 20%.
Sanity Well
Physical · Instant
Standing in the well brings you back to your senses, regenerating 20% Sanity every 2 sec. Damage done is reduced by 50% while you remain in the well.
Fortitude of Frost
Frost · Instant
Increases damage done by 10% and reduces damage taken from all sources by 20%.
Hodir's Protective Gaze
Frost · 1.5 sec cast
Allows Hodir to save a friendly target who sustains fatal damage by encasing them in a nearly impenetrable block of ice for up to. Hodir must rest after performing this action.
Destabilization Matrix
Arcane · 3 sec cast · Lasts 30 sec
Channels a beam of titan energy that destabalizes the molecular structure of certain Saronite based creatures, reducing attack speed by 100% and casting speed by 300%.
Titanic Storm
Nature · 5 sec cast · Lasts 10 min
Channels a powerful storm of titan energy that periodically strikes at enemy targets with bolts of lightning strong enough to destroy weakened immortal creatures.
Sara's Fervor
Shadow · 4 sec cast · Lasts 15 sec
Increases a friendly target's damage by 20%, but also increases damage taken by the target by 100%.
Sara's Blessing
Shadow · 4 sec cast · Lasts 20 sec
Heals a friendly target, but causes Shadow damage over 20 sec.
Sara's Anger
Shadow · 4 sec cast · Lasts 12 sec
Inflicts Shadow damage every 3 sec, but increases Physical damage done.
Dark Volley
Shadow · 1.5 sec cast · Lasts 10 sec
Hurls missiles of dark magic, inflicting Shadow damage and wounding nearby enemies, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 25% for 10 sec.
Boil Ominously
Physical · Instant
Ominous Clouds begin to boil ominously when players stray too close, summoning a Guardian of Yogg-Saron.
Sanity
Physical · Instant · Lasts 20 min
Indicates your overall level of Sanity. If Sanity reaches zero your mind will be permanently under the control of Yogg-Saron.
Brain Link
Nature · 1.5 sec cast · Lasts 30 sec
Links the brains of two enemy targets. Afflicted targets suffer Shadow damage and lose 2% Sanity every 1 sec. whenever they are more than 20 yards apart.
Death Ray
Nature · 1.5 sec cast · Lasts 20 sec
Unleashes four streams of deadly energy that destroy any enemy targets they touch.
Diminish Power
Shadow · 1.5 sec cast · Lasts 5 min
Weakens enemy units in a large area around the caster, reducing the damage they do by 20%.
Crush
Physical · Instant
Crushes enemy targets along the path of the tentacle's attack, dealing Physical damage to affected units.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Drops
Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Ulduar.
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
What Each Drop Is
The Yogg-Saron encounter lists 40 items in the dungeon journal, item level 35. Equip slots covered: Two-Hand, Shoulder, Trinket, One-Hand, Chest, Head, Ranged, Finger, Legs, Neck, Back, Waist and Feet. 1 of them can be traded and 39 bind when picked up.
- Fragment of Val'anyr Consumable, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest, Shaman, Monk, Druid and Evoker. Tooltip: “The fragments of this ancient hammer glow with a cool, soothing light.” Use: Forming Val'anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings.
- Abaddon Two-Hand (Two-Handed Sword), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 104g 75s for it.
- Amice of Inconceivable Horror Shoulder (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Haste, Versatility and Intellect. A vendor pays 9g for it.
- Blood of the Old God Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 11g 39s for it.
- Caress of Insanity One-Hand (One-Handed Mace), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 89g 84s for it.
- Chestguard of Insidious Intent Chest (Mail), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 12g 6s for it.
- Chestguard of the Fallen God Chest (Mail), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 13g 41s for it.
- Cowl of Dark Whispers Head (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 9g 30s for it.
- Dark Edge of Depravity Two-Hand (Polearm), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 29g 68s for it.
- Deliverance Ranged (Crossbow), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 108g 34s for it.
- Devotion Two-Hand (Staff), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 111g 6s for it.
- Earthshaper Two-Hand (Two-Handed Mace), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 105g 12s for it.
- Faceguard of the Eyeless Horror Head (Plate), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Critical Strike, Versatility and Strength or Intellect. A vendor pays 8g 53s for it.
- Garona's Guise Head (Leather), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 9g for it.
- Godbane Signet Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 7g 56s for it.
- Hammer of Crushing Whispers Two-Hand (Two-Handed Mace), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Critical Strike, Stamina and Haste. A vendor pays 105g 52s for it.
- Kingsbane One-Hand (Dagger), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. Tooltip: “The blade carries with it a sense of deep sorrow.” A vendor pays 88g 53s for it.
- Leggings of the Insatiable Legs (Mail), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 12g 19s for it.
- Legguards of Cunning Deception Legs (Leather), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 12g 27s for it.
- Pendant of a Thousand Maws Neck, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Strength, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 7g 56s for it.
- Royal Seal of King Llane Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina. Tooltip: “Covered in blood that doesn't seem to wash away.” A vendor pays 11g 39s for it.
- Sanity's Bond Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Versatility. A vendor pays 7g 56s for it.
- Seal of the Betrayed King Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 7g 56s for it.
- Shawl of Haunted Memories Back (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 9g 20s for it.
- Show of Faith Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect. A vendor pays 11g 39s for it.
- Signet of Soft Lament Finger, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Stamina, Versatility, Critical Strike and Intellect. A vendor pays 5g for it.
- Soul-Devouring Cinch Waist (Leather), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 6g 20s for it.
- Soulscribe One-Hand (Dagger), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 91g 17s for it.
- Touch of Madness One-Hand (One-Handed Axe), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste. A vendor pays 20g 74s for it.
- Treads of the Dragon Council Feet (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 6g 20s for it.
- Treads of the False Oracle Feet (Cloth), item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Critical Strike. A vendor pays 9g 22s for it.
- Vanquished Clutches of Yogg-Saron Trinket, item level 35, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Critical Strike. A vendor pays 11g 39s for it. Use: Summon Random Vanquished Tentacle.
- Chestguard of the Wayward Conqueror Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Warlock. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Create Item.
- Chestguard of the Wayward Protector Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Hunter and Shaman. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Create Item.
- Chestguard of the Wayward Vanquisher Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Rogue, Death Knight, Mage and Druid. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Create Item.
- Mantle of the Wayward Conqueror Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Warlock. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Create Item.
- Mantle of the Wayward Protector Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Hunter and Shaman. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Create Item.
- Mantle of the Wayward Vanquisher Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 30. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Rogue, Death Knight, Mage and Druid. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Create Item.
- Mimiron's Head Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 10. Bind on Pickup. Tooltip: “Teaches you how to summon this mount. This is a flying mount.” Use: Learning.
- Runed Orb Trade Goods, item level 20. A vendor pays 20s for it. Lowest listed price right now: 3s on the US commodity market.
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
8 achievements list a victory over Yogg-Saron among their criteria.