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Zskarn
The Vigilant Steward, Zskarn - Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible
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Adventure Guide Entry
The in-game Adventure Guide text for The Vigilant Steward, Zskarn encounter in Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible.
Long ago, Zskarn was tasked with testing the mettle of Neltharion's experiments. Only the most powerful would pass muster and keep their lives. The latest visitors to the Shadowed Crucible have attracted his unwavering attention--but his approval will be much harder to earn.
Encounter Facts
In the game's encounter order for Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, Zskarn comes 6th of 9, after Rashok and before Magmorax.
Instance Entrance: Zaralek Cavern
Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible entranceThe Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible entrance is in Zaralek Cavern, at 48.5, 10.0 on the Zaralek Cavern map.
Abilities & Strategy
What the in-game dungeon journal describes for this encounter. Every ability links to its spell page.
Abilities & Strategy
A master at manipulating the battlefield, Zskarn utilizes several deadly traps to test the capabilities of players. Zskarn creates Dragonfire Golems to aid him by activating nearby Dragonfire Traps to burn players in the vicinity. Zskarn passively generates energy, and upon reaching 100 energy unleashes waves of Tactical Destruction from nearby Dragon Statues to decimate players.
Tanks
- Tactical Destruction unleashes multiple waves of Dragonfire from nearby dragon statues that are lethal to players caught within.
- Searing Claws inflicts increasing Fire damage to Zskarn's current target with each swing.
- Shrapnel Bomb inflicts massive Physical damage to all players if not dealt with in time.
Damage Dealers
- Tactical Destruction unleashes multiple waves of Dragonfire from nearby dragon statues that are lethal to players caught within.
- Blast Wave inflicts heavy Fire damage and knocks players back.
- Dragonfire Golems attempt to activate additional Dragonfire Traps.
Healers
- Tactical Destruction unleashes multiple waves of Dragonfire from nearby dragon statues that are lethal to players caught within.
- Blast Wave inflicts heavy Fire damage and knocks players back.
- Unstable Embers inflicts high damage to several players and causes them to damage nearby allies.
Ability Spells
Every ability the Adventure Guide lists for this encounter, with its spell's school, cast time and duration and the description the game gives it.
Animate Golems
Physical · 3 sec cast
Zskarn animates several Dragonfire Golems to assist him by seeking out and activating inactive Dragonfire Traps.
Activate Dragonfire Trap
Fire · Instant · Lasts 4 sec
Dragonfire Golems attempt to activate inactive Dragonfire Traps. If no inactive Dragonfire Traps are detected, Dragonfire Golems assist Zskarn to eliminate players.
Reinforced Defenses
Physical · Instant
Salvage Parts
Physical · Instant · Lasts 2 min
Rummage through a defeated Dragonfire Golem's parts, searching for a way to disable Dragonfire Traps.
Tactical Destruction
Physical · Instant
Upon reaching 100 energy, Zskarn unleashes a series of rapid eruptions from nearby dragon statues, inflicting Fire damage to all players caught within the blast.
Shrapnel Bomb
Physical · Instant · Lasts 8 sec
Unstable Embers
Fire · Instant
Elimination Protocol
Fire · Instant · Lasts 30 sec
Blast Wave
Fire · 3 sec cast · Lasts 6 sec
Searing Claws
Fire · Instant · Lasts 20 sec
Zskarn's claws burn his current target, inflicting Fire damage every 2 sec for 20 sec. This effect stacks.
Drops
Loot the dungeon journal lists for this encounter in Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible.
What is shown is the loot the game's own dungeon journal lists for this encounter.
What Each Drop Is
The The Vigilant Steward, Zskarn encounter lists 17 items in the dungeon journal, item level 421. Equip slots covered: Wrist, Trinket, Back, Feet, Ranged, One-Hand and Waist. 1 of them can be traded and 16 bind when picked up.
- Dreadful Fleeting Hourglass Miscellaneous, item level 480, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Death Knight, Warlock and Demon Hunter. Use: Fleeting Hourglass.
- Mystic Fleeting Hourglass Miscellaneous, item level 480, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Hunter, Mage and Druid. Use: Fleeting Hourglass.
- Venerated Fleeting Hourglass Miscellaneous, item level 480, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Shaman. Use: Fleeting Hourglass.
- Zenith Fleeting Hourglass Miscellaneous, item level 480, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Rogue, Monk and Evoker. Use: Fleeting Hourglass.
- Clasps of the Diligent Steward Wrist (Cloth), item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Haste.
- Dragonfire Bomb Dispenser Trinket, item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility. A vendor pays 74g 24s for it.
- Drape of the Dracthyr Trials Back (Cloth), item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Versatility and Mastery. Tooltip: “'Many of you will perish. And yet, the master demands perfection.'”
- Dreadful Ventilation Fluid Miscellaneous, item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Death Knight, Warlock and Demon Hunter. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Aberrant Ventilation Fluid.
- Failed Applicant's Footpads Feet (Leather), item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility or Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Versatility.
- Failure Disposal Cannon Ranged (Gun), item level 421, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Agility, Stamina, Mastery and Versatility. A vendor pays 157g 7s for it.
- Mystic Ventilation Fluid Miscellaneous, item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Hunter, Mage and Druid. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Aberrant Ventilation Fluid.
- Proctor's Tactical Cleaver One-Hand (One-Handed Axe), item level 421, requires level 58. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength, Stamina, Haste and Mastery. A vendor pays 124g 74s for it.
- Recycled Golemskin Waistguard Waist (Plate), item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Strength or Intellect, Stamina, Haste and Mastery.
- Venerated Ventilation Fluid Miscellaneous, item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Paladin, Priest and Shaman. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Aberrant Ventilation Fluid.
- Zenith Ventilation Fluid Miscellaneous, item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Usable by Warrior, Rogue, Monk and Evoker. A vendor pays 5g for it. Use: Aberrant Ventilation Fluid.
- Zskarn's Autopsy Scalpel One-Hand (Dagger), item level 421, requires level 70. Bind on Pickup. Stats: Intellect, Stamina, Critical Strike and Mastery. A vendor pays 126g 9s for it.
- Schematic: Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets Recipe, item level 1. Tooltip: “Teaches you how to craft Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets.” A vendor pays 50g for it. Lowest listed price right now: 75g 1s across 70 US realms. Use: Learning. Effect: Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets.
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
10 achievements list a victory over Zskarn among their criteria.