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+== Licensing ==
-This page contains a short overview of all Instance Bosses that were in game since before the release of the [[World_of_Warcraft:_The_Burning_Crusade|Burning Crusade expansion]]. These bosses are considered [[Raid Bosses]] since it takes more then a party of 5 players to down them.
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-{| class=toc style="float:left; text-align: center; margin: 0em 0em 1em 2em; padding: 1ex;"
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-!colspan="13" | '''Raid Bosses - Instance Bosses from the original game'''
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-| valign="top" | '''[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Zul'Gurub|Zul'Gurub]]'''<br>
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-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#High_Priestess_Jeklik|High Priestess Jeklik]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#High_Priest_Venoxis|High Priest Venoxis]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#High_Priestess_Mar'li|High Priestess Mar'li]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#High_Priest_Thekal|High Priest Thekal]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#High_Priestess_Arlokk|High Priestess Arlokk]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Bloodlord_Mandokir|Bloodlord Mandokir]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Jin'do_the_Hexxer|Jin'do the Hexxer]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Gahz'ranka|Gahz'ranka]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Gri'lek|Gri'lek]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Hazza'rah|Hazza'rah]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Renataki|Renataki]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Wushoolay|Wushoolay]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Hakkar_the_Soulflayer|Hakkar the Soulflayer]]<br>
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-| valign="top" | '''[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Ruins_of_Ahn'Qiraj|Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj]]'''<br>
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-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Kurinnaxx|Kurinnaxx]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#General_Rajaxx|General Rajaxx]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Moam|Moam]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Buru_the_Gorger|Buru the Gorger]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Ayamiss_the_Hunter|Ayamiss the Hunter]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Ossirian_the_Unscarred|Ossirian the Unscarred]]<br>
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-| valign="top" | '''[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Molten_Core|Molten Core]]'''<br>
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-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Lucifron|Lucifron]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Magmadar|Magmadar]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Gehennas|Gehennas]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Garr|Garr]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Baron_Geddon|Baron Geddon]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Shazzrah|Shazzrah]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Golemagg_the_Incinerator|Golemagg the Incinerator]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Sulfuron_Harbinger|Sulfuron Harbinger]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Majordomo_Executus|Majordomo Executus]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Ragnaros|Ragnaros]]<br>
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-| valign="top" | '''[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Blackwing_Lair|Blackwing Lair]]'''<br>
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-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Razorgore_the_Untamed|Razorgore the Untamed]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Vaelastrasz_the_Corrupt|Vaelastrasz the Corrupt]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Broodlord_Lashlayer|Broodlord Lashlayer]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Flamegor|Flamegor]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Ebonroc|Ebonroc]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Firemaw|Firemaw]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Chromaggus|Chromaggus]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Nefarian|Nefarian]]<br>
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-| valign="top" | '''[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Onyxia's_Lair|Onyxia's Lair]]'''<br>
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-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Onyxia|Onyxia]]<br>
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-| valign="top" | '''[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#The_Temple_of_Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]]'''<br>
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-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#The_Prophet_Skeram|The Prophet Skeram]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Lord_Kri|Lord Kri]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Princess_Yauj|Princess Yauj]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Vem|Vem]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Battleguard_Sartura|Battleguard Sartura]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Fankriss_the_Unyielding|Fankriss the Unyielding]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Viscidus|Viscidus]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Princess_Huhuran|Princess Huhuran]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Emperor_Vek'lor|Emperor Vek'lor]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Emperor_Vek'nilash|Emperor Vek'nilash]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Ouro|Ouro]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#C'Thun|C'Thun]]<br>
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-| valign="top" | '''[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Naxxramas|Naxxramas]]'''<br>
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-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Anub'Rekhan|Anub'Rekhan]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Grand_Widow_Faerlina|Grand Widow Faerlina]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Maexxna|Maexxna]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Noth_the_Plaguebringer|Noth the Plaguebringer]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Heigan_the_Unclean|Heigan the Unclean]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Loatheb|Loatheb]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Instructor_Razuvious|Instructor Razuvious]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Gothik_the_Harvester|Gothik the Harvester]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#The_Four_Horsemen|The Four Horsemen]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Patchwerk|Patchwerk]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Grobbulus|Grobbulus]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Gluth|Gluth]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Thaddius|Thaddius]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Sapphiron|Sapphiron]]<br>
-[[Raid_Bosses/Instance_Bosses_PreTBC#Kel'Thuzad|Kel'Thuzad]]<br>
-|}
-==[[Zul'Gurub]]==
-In order to quell [[Hakkar the Soulflayer]], the trolls of the land banded together and sent a contingent of High Priests into the ancient city of [[Zul'Gurub]]. Each priest was a powerful champion of the Primal Gods, but despite their best efforts they fell under the sway of Hakkar. Now the champions and their Primal God aspects feed the awesome power of the Soulflayer.
-Any adventurers brave enough to venture into the foreboding ruins must overcome the High Priests and Hakkar's mighty lieutenants if they are to have any hope of confronting the mighty blood god.
-===[[High Priestess Jeklik]]===
-[[image:JeklikBat.png|thumb|High Priestess Jeklik]]
-One of [[Hakkar the Soulflayer|Hakkar's]] priests, Jeklik holds the aspect of the [[bat]].<br clear=right>
-===[[High Priest Venoxis]]===
-[[image:Venorix.jpg|thumb|High Priest Venoxis]]
-The [[troll]] '''Venoxis''' was the High Priest of the [[Primal God]] [[Ula-tek]], the goddess serpent.<br clear=right>
-===[[High Priestess Mar'li]]===
-[[image:MarliSpider.png|thumb|Hight Priestess Mar'li]]
-The [[troll]] '''Mar'li''' was the High Priestess of the [[Primal God]] [[Shadra]], the god spider.<br clear=right>
-===[[High Priest Thekal]]===
-[[image:Thekal.gif|thumb|High Priest Thekal]]
-The [[troll]] '''Thekal''' was the High Priest of the [[Primal God]] [[Shirvallah]], the god tiger.<br clear=right>
-===[[High Priestess Arlokk]]===
-[[image:Arlokk.PNG|thumb|High Priestess Arlokk]]
-The [[troll]] '''Arlokk''' was the High Priestess of the [[Primal God]] [[Bethekk]], the goddess panther.<br clear=right>
-===[[Bloodlord Mandokir]]===
-[[image:MandoibV2.jpg|thumb|Bloodlord Mandokir]]
-One of [[Hakkar the Soulflayer|Hakkar]]'s more powerful lieutenants, Mandokir is the leader of the [[Gurubashi tribe]] [[trolls]], the most powerful troll-tribe that resides inside the ancient city of [[Zul'Gurub]]. Mandokir and his people were reluctant at first to summon Hakkar into the mortal world and revolted against the plan, but as soon as Hakkar entered the world their resistance seized and they soon fulfilled his every command.<br clear=right>
-===[[Jin'do the Hexxer]]===
-[[image:Jindo.JPG|thumb|Jin'do the Hexxer]]
-One of [[Hakkar the Soulflayer|Hakkar]]'s most powerful lieutenants, Jin'do was originally the leader of the [[Hakkari|Hakkari tribe]] [[trolls]]. After being exiled or murdered for the evil deeds they had done in Hakkar's name, they decided to wreak havoc upon the world and summon Hakkar into the mortal world. Jin'do and the remaining Hakkari trolls now reside inside the walls of the ancient [[Gurubashi]] capital of Zul'gurub.<br clear=right>
-===[[Gahz'ranka]]===
-[[image:Gahz'ranka.JPG|thumb|Gahz'ranka]]
-Gahz'ranka is a giant sea-creature that lives in the waters of the ancient [[Gurubashi]] capital of [[Zul'Gurub]]. The famous fisherman [[Nat Pagle]] hunted the creature for a long time, but apparently failed to capture it. Gather a group of heroes and maybe some lure. Who knows, maybe you'll succeed where Nat failed...<br clear=right>
-===[[Gri'lek]]===
-===[[Hazza'rah]]===
-===[[Renataki]]===
-===[[Wushoolay]]===
-===[[Hakkar the Soulflayer]]===
-[[image:Hakkar.jpg|thumb|Hakkar the Soulflayer]]
-The long centuries following the [[Great Sundering]] of the world were difficult ones for the [[troll]] race. Famine and terror were commonplace within the broken kingdoms. The [[Gurubashi]] trolls, driven to desperate ends, sought aid from ancient, mystical forces. Though both of the troll kingdoms shared a central belief in a great pantheon of primitive gods, the Gurubashi fell under the sway of the darkest one.
-'''Hakkar the Soulflayer''', a vile, bloodthirsty spirit, heard the trolls' call and decided to aid them. Hakkar gave his secrets of blood to the Gurubashi and helped them extend their civilization across most of [[Stranglethorn Vale]] and certain islands of the South Seas. Though he brought them great power, Hakkar wanted more and more for his efforts.
-In recent times, the Atal'ai priests discovered that Hakkar's physical form could only be summoned within the ancient capital of the [[Gurubashi|Gurubashi Empire]], [[Zul'Gurub]]. Unfortunately, the priests have met with recent success in their quest to call forth Hakkar -- reports confirm the presence of the dreaded Soulflayer in the heart of the Gurubashi ruins.
-In order to quell the blood god, the trolls of the land banded together and sent a contingent of High Priests into the ancient city. Each priest was a powerful champion of the [[Primal Gods]] -- Bat, Panther, Tiger, Spider, and Snake -- but despite their best efforts, they fell under the sway of Hakkar. Now the champions and their Primal God aspects feed the awesome power of the Soulflayer. Any adventurers brave enough to venture into the foreboding ruins must overcome the High Priests if they are to have any hope of confronting the mighty blood god.
-==[[Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj]]==
-===[[Kurinnaxx]]===
-[[image:Kurinnaxx.jpg|thumb|Kurinnaxx]]
-'''Kurinnaxx''', a large [[sand reaver]], is the first [[boss]] found in the [[Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj]].  He has a wide aggro radius and can see stealthed rogues.<br clear=right>
-===[[General Rajaxx]]===
-[[image:Rajaxx.jpg|thumb|General Rajaxx]]
-The mighty [[Qiraji]] known as '''General Rajaxx''' commands the Qiraji armies in battle. He was described in the War of the Shifting Sands as "a towering monstrosity, swinging clawed limbs, looming over all and always shouting commands to the insect soldiers of Qiraji and [[Silithid]] during battle." He is currently a [[boss]] found in the [[Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj]].  He is commonly thought to be [[Ragnaros]]'s equal or greater in physical size.<br clear=right>
-===[[Moam]]===
-[[image:Moam.jpg|thumb|Moam]]
-Though the [[Scarab Wall]] prevented the [[Qiraji]] from venturing out of [[Ahn'Qiraj]], the insect empire refused to remain idle. In preparation for their reemergence in the world, [[C'Thun|the shadowy master of Ahn'Qiraj]] commanded Emperor Vek'lor to create a new obsidian statue superior to all other [[Obsidian Destroyer|Destroyers]]. Vek'lor sought his twin brother's aid in the task, and while Vek'nilash used his physical might to craft a grand body of volcanic rock, Vek'lor fortified the shell with powerful magic.
-Emperor Vek'lor named the finished construct Moam, and observed as the dark master infused it with life. He was pleased and surprised to find that the improved Obsidian Destroyer was far more versatile than its earlier counterparts. The [[Twin Emperors]] intended to use Moam as a colossal weapon, knowing that its strengths would help it survive in the thick of melee as well as magical combat-but they did not expect for the construct's abilities to advance further without their own assistance.<br clear=right>
-===[[Buru the Gorger]]===
-[[image:Buru2.jpg|thumb|Buru the Gorger]]
-Buru guards the eggs of the [[Qiraji]]. It is only by the destruction of those eggs that Buru can be weakened until finally weak enough to break through his immensly thick armor.<br clear=right>
-===[[Ayamiss the Hunter]]===
-[[image:Ayamiss.jpg|thumb|Ayamiss the Hunter]]
-Ayamiss is a powerful flying hunter in the ranks of the [[Qiraji]] army. She and her soldiers hover high above the ground, and when confronted, Ayamiss gets great pleasure in sacrificing random members of the opposing forces.<br clear=right>
-===[[Ossirian the Unscarred]]===
-[[image:Ossirian.jpg|thumb|Ossirian the Unscarred]]
-During the [[War of the Shifting Sands]], as the [[Anubisath]] constructs crumbled under the [[Bronze Dragonflight]]'s assault, a single Anubisath did the seemingly impossible - he found a way to fight back.
-Ossirian targeted one of the leaders, the massive dragon [[Grakkarond]], and hurled his obsidian sword through the beast's wing. The crippled wyrm descended, crushing the [[Qiraji]] as it fell. The dragon mauled Ossirian nearly to death, but the remaining Anubisaths and Qiraji now had a target on the ground to focus on, and they swiftly converged and overwhelmed the noble dragon.
-Ossirian's beaten body was dragged back to the [[Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj]] following the battle, where he should by all rights have perished. It is whispered that Ossirian found the favor of the malevolent force that reigns over the Qiraji, for in spite of his wounds, the construct survived.<br clear=right>
-==[[Molten Core]]==
-===[[Lucifron]]===
-[[image:Lucifron.JPG|thumb|Lucifron]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The first of the five [[Flamewaker]]s defending Molten Core, Lucifron is the first 40-man raid boss most players encounter.  His attacks are all Shadow based, but Shadow Resistance is not needed in any way.  His guards can mind control players, while he himself has an AoE Magic effect called Impending Doom that will deal 2000 Shadow damage if not dispelled quickly, as well as a Curse that doubles the mana/rage/energy cost of all abilities.  Drops the Tome of [[Tranquilizing Shot]], a necessity for future bosses.<br clear=right>
-===[[Magmadar]]===
-[[image:Magmadar_closeup.jpg|thumb|Magmadar]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-A favored pet of [[Ragnaros]] and progenitor of the [[Core Hound]]s that roam throughout the Molten Core.  Goes into deadly frenzies that only [[Hunter]]s can dispell, has an AoE Fear, and occasionally throws Lava Bombs that ignite the surrounding area, dealing massive Fire damage.  Killing Magmadar prevents [[Ancient Core Hound]]s that roam the instance from spawning.  Drops all [[Tier 1]] leg pieces.<br clear=right>
-===[[Gehennas]]===
-[[image:Gehennas.jpg|thumb|Gehennas]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The second of five [[Flamewaker]]s defending Molten Core.  Will call down a powerful Rain of Fire on his attackers, and also has an AoE curse that greatly reduces healing.<br clear=right>
-===[[Garr]]===
-[[image:Garr.jpg|thumb|Garr]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-A powerful [[Elemental#Earth_Elemental|Molten Rock Elemental]] that serves as one of [[Ragnaros]]' lieutenants and is partially responsible for [[Prince Thunderaan]]'s imprisonment.  He is guarded by eight Firesworn elementals that he can combust at will.  He also consumes buffs.  Killing Garr prevents the [[Lava Surger]]s that roam the instance from spawning.  Drops all [[Tier 1]] head pieces and one half of the [[Bindings of the Windseeker]].<br clear=right>
-===[[Baron Geddon]]===
-[[image:Baron_Geddon.jpg|thumb|Baron Geddon]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-A powerful [[Elemental#Fire_Elemental|Firelord]] that serves as one of [[Ragnaros]]' lieutenants and is partially responsible for [[Prince Thunderaan]]'s imprisonment.  Turns players into living bombs that explode after 10 seconds, dealing massive Fire damage to nearby allies and more often than not, killing the player.  When near death, he starts a spell called Armageddon, which will likely kill anyone nearby should he succeed.  Drops one half of the [[Bindings of the Windseeker]].<br clear=right>
-===[[Shazzrah]]===
-[[image:Shazzrah.jpg|thumb|Shazzrah]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The third of the five [[Flamewaker]]s defending Molten Core.  Spams a powerful Arcane Explosion and casts an AoE Curse that reduces Arcane Resistance.  Will also randomly Blink towards players.<br clear=right>
-===[[Golemagg the Incinerator]]===
-[[image:Golemagg_the_Incinerator.jpg|thumb|Golemagg the Incinerator]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-A massive [[Mountain_Giant|Molten Giant]], Golemagg is the keeper of the valuable [[Sulfuron Ingot]]s needed to form [[Sulfuras]].  He has two [[Core Hound]] pets that can not be killed until he dies.  When low on health, he begins attacking much faster and causing earthquakes.  Drops all [[Tier 1]] chest pieces.<br clear=right>
-===[[Sulfuron Harbinger]]===
-[[image:Sulfuron_Harbinger.jpg|thumb|Sulfuron Harbinger]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The fourth of the five [[Flamewaker]]s defending Molten Core.  His true name is not known.  He is guarded by four Flamewaker Priests, who won't hesitate to heal Sulfuron or eachother.<br clear=right>
-===[[Majordomo Executus]]===
-[[image:Executus.jpg|thumb|Majordomo Executus]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The fifth and final [[Flamewaker]] defending Molten Core, Executus is [[Ragnaros]]' most trusted lieutenant, and will only appear once the protective runes throughout the Core are extinguished.  His encounter is the first truely complex 40-man encounter players encounter, calling for an interesting juggling of his eight guards.  Once the guards are dead, Executus will surrender and leave to go summon Ragnaros himself.  He leaves behind a chest of Epic loot, most notably items required for the [[Hunter]] and [[Priest]] epic quests.<br clear=right>
-===[[Ragnaros]]===
-[[image:Ragnaros.jpg|thumb|Ragnaros]]
-Location: [[Molten Core]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-One of the four [[Elemental Lieutenants]] of the [[Old Gods]], Ragnaros is a being so powerful that his entrance into this world created the volcanic wastelands surrounding [[Blackrock Mountain]].  However, he is only a shadow of his former self, having been seperated from the powers of the [[Elemental Plane]] when he was summoned into [[Azeroth]].  He is the final boss in Molten Core.  High Fire Resistance is a must for those who wish to challenge him.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] leg pieces, as well as the primary requirements for the legendary weapons, [[Sulfuras]] and [[Thunderfury]].<br clear=right>
-==[[Blackwing Lair]]==
-===[[Razorgore the Untamed]]===
-[[image:Razorgore.jpg|thumb|Razorgore the Untamed]]
-Location: [[Blackwing Lair]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The most powerful known [[Dragonspawn]] in the world, Razorgore serves no master but himself.  However, the [[dragon]] [[Nefarian]] found a way around that, creating a powerful orb that would allow the [[Blackrock Clan]] to control Razorgore, and uses the Dragonspawn to defend a clutch of Chromatic dragon eggs.  He is the first boss in Blackwing Lair.  The encounter involves using the orb to make Razorgore destroy the eggs, all while fighting off 40 other Orcs and Dragonspawn.  It is known as one of the most chaotic encounters in the game, if not ''the'' most.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] bracers.<br clear=right>
-===[[Vaelastrasz the Corrupt]]===
-[[image:Vaelastrasz_hurts.jpg|thumb|Vaelastrasz the Corrupt]]
-Location: [[Blackwing Lair]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-Vaelastrasz the Red was the keeper of the red shard of the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]].  He had sworn to destroy the [[dragon]] [[Nefarian]], but lost the battle inside Blackwing Lair, losing the shard as a result.  The raid comes upon Vaelastrasz just as Nefarian completes his corruption, and the mighty red dragon is helpless as Nefarian orders him to kill his allies.  However, before the corruption is complete Vaelastrasz gives the players a buff called Essence of the Red, granting them unlimited mana, rage, and energy.  However, this buff only last three minutes, and is crucial to the encounter.  The dragon will also give players Burning Adrenaline, which makes all their spells instant cast but also eventually kills them.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] belts.<br clear=right>
-===[[Broodlord Lashlayer]]===
-[[image:Broodlord.jpg|thumb|Broodlord Lashlayer]]
-Location: [[Blackwing Lair]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-A large black [[Drakonid]], Broodlord Lashlayer oversees the suppression rooms in Blackwing Lair, keeping the many kidnapped [[dragon]] whelps in check.  The encounter starts long before the raid even lays eyes on Lashlayer, as they battle their way through the complex suppression rooms.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] boots, and acquiring his head is the first of many steps in the quest to open the [[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]].<br clear=right>
-===[[Flamegor]]===
-[[image:Flamegor.jpg|thumb|Flamegor]]
-Location: [[Blackwing Lair]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The third of three black [[drake]]s found in Blackwing Lair.  Like the other drakes, he uses Wing Buffet to reduce aggro, as well as the deadly Shadowflame, which needs to be mitigated by [[Onyxia Scale Cloak]]s.  His unique ability is Fire Nova, a direct damage attack that hits all enemies within his line of sight.  However, he uses this only when frenzied, which can be dispelled by [[Hunter]]s.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] gloves.<br clear=right>
-===[[Ebonroc]]===
-[[image:Ebonroc.jpg|thumb|Ebonroc]]
-Location: [[Blackwing Lair]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The second of three black [[drake]]s found in Blackwing Lair.  Like the other drakes, he uses Wing Buffet to reduce aggro, as well as the deadly Shadowflame, which needs to be mitigated by [[Onyxia Scale Cloak]]s.  His unique ability is Shadow of Ebonroc, which applies a debuff to whoever is on top of the hate list.  Whenever Ebonroc hits someone who has the debuff, he regains 25000 health.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] gloves.<br clear=right>
-===[[Firemaw]]===
-[[image:Firemaw.jpg|thumb|Firemaw]]
-Location: [[Blackwing Lair]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The first of three black [[drake]]s found in Blackwing Lair.  Like the other drakes, he uses Wing Buffet to reduce aggro, as well as the deadly Shadowflame, which needs to be mitigated by [[Onyxia Scale Cloak]]s.  His unique ability is Flame Buffet, which applies a stackable Fire DoT to all enemies within his line of sight.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] gloves.<br clear=right>
-===[[Chromaggus]]===
-[[image:Chromaggus.jpg|thumb|Chromaggus]]
-Location: [[Blackwing Lair]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The only known [[Drakeadon]] in existence.  The encounter is largely random, as his two heads will each have a random breath attack, and he casts random Brood Afflictions, applying nasty debuffs to all players.  His skin also "shimmers," changing his vulnerability to certain schools of magic.  Goes in frenzies that can be dispelled by [[Hunter]]s, and enrages at 20% health.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] shoulder pieces.<br clear=right>
-===[[Nefarian]]===
-[[image:Nefarian.jpg|thumb|Nefarian]]
-Location: [[Blackwing Lair]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-Son of the Black [[Dragon Aspect]], [[Neltharion]], and lord of the [[Black Dragonflight]].  He allied the Black [[Dragon]]s with the [[Blackrock Clan]], and is attempting to create a [[Chromatic Dragonflight]].  He also stole the red shard of the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]] from [[Vaelastrasz]] after defeating him, and threatend to destroy it.  He is the final boss in Blackwing Lair.  In Phase 1 of the encounter, players must fight off wave after wave of randomly colored [[Drakonid]]s, all while an invulnerable Nefarian wanders amongst the raid in human form, randomly shadow bolting, mind controlling and fearing people.  Nefarian leaves shortly after.  Once 42 Drakonids are killed, Nefarian returns in dragon form, opening up with a Shadowflame that hits all members of the raid.  He will then proceed to randomly call out classes, forcing all players of that class to do something bad based on their class (ie. forcing Druids into Cat Form, summoning hostile Infernals, etc.).  At 20%, he resurrects all the dead Drakonids as Bone Constructs.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] chest pieces.<br clear=right>
-==[[Onyxia's Lair]]==
-===[[Onyxia]]===
-[[image:Onyxia.JPG|thumb|Onyxia]]
-Daughter of the Black [[Dragon Aspect]], [[Neltharion]], and brood mother of the [[Black Dragonflight]].  When she isn't meddling in human affairs or plotting with her brother, [[Nefarian]], she is in her lair in [[Dustwallow Marsh]], fiercely protecting her eggs.  Although small for a [[dragon]] her age, she is no less dangerous.  The encounter is divided into three distinct phases.  In the first phase, she is on the ground and is extremely difficult to tank.  In the second phase, she takes flight and breathes fire down on her foes.  In the final phase, she lands once again and begins fearing her attackers, all while the ground erupts beneath their feet.  Drops all [[Tier 2]] head pieces, as well the sinew required for the [[Hunter]] epic quest.<br clear=right>
-==[[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]]==
-===[[The Prophet Skeram]]===
-[[image:Skeram_temple.jpg|thumb|The Prophet Skeram]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-Religious leader of the [[Qiraji]] and author of the [[Prophecy of C'Thun]], the Prophet Skeram is the first boss in Ahn'Qiraj.  Creates two mirror images of himself at 25% health intervals, and both the images and himself can Blink, Earth Shock, and Arcane Explosion.  He also casts True Fulfillment on random targets, mind controlling them while increasing their damage, movement and resistance, and making their spells instant-cast.<br clear=right>
-===[[Kri|Lord Kri]]===
-[[image:Kri.jpg|thumb|Lord Kri]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-One of the three optional [[Silithid Colossi]] found in Ahn'Qiraj, players must fight Lord Kri at the same time as [[Princess Yauj]] and [[Vem]].  Loot received from the encounter depends on the order the Colossi are killed in, and killing Lord Kri last is the hardest method and yields the best loot.  He has an AoE Toxic Volley that hits all players in the room for Nature damage while applying a Poison DoT.  When he dies, his corpse leaves behind a deadly toxic cloud.<br clear=right>
-===[[Princess Yauj]]===
-[[image:Yauj.jpg|thumb|Princess Yauj]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-One of the three optional [[Silithid Colossi]] found in Ahn'Qiraj, players must fight Princess Yauj at the same time as [[Kri|Lord Kri]] and [[Vem]].  Loot received from the encounter depends on the order the Colossi are killed in, and killing Princess Yauj last is the intermediary route, yielding good loot but not the best.  She has an AoE Fear, and heals herself as well.  Upon death, she releases a swarm of [[Silithid]]s.<br clear=right>
-===[[Vem]]===
-[[image:Three_bugs.jpg|thumb|Triumvirate]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-One of the three optional [[Silithid Colossi]] found in Ahn'Qiraj, players must fight Vem at the same time as [[Kri|Lord Kri]] and [[Princess Yauj]].  Loot received from the encounter depends on the order the Colossi are killed in, and killing Vem last is the easiest method and yields the lowest quality loot.  Vem can charge his opponents.<br clear=right>
-===[[Battleguard Sartura]]===
-[[image:Battleguard_Sartura.jpg|thumb|Battleguard Sartura]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-A [[Qiraji Battleguard]] in Ahn'Qiraj, Sartura and her three guards are nasty opponents.  All of them constantly reset aggro lists, the guards punt their opponents, and Sartura enrages at 20%.  And if she isn't dead within 10 minutes, she goes into a super-enrage that is sure to wipe the raid.<br clear=right>
-===[[Fankriss the Unyielding]]===
-[[image:Fankriss.jpg|thumb|Fankriss the Unyielding]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-One of only two known [[silithid]] [[Sandreaver]]s, Fankriss summons many, ''many'' bugs during the encounter.  He has an ability called Mortal Wound which cleaves through opponents and severely hinders healing.<br clear=right>
-===[[Viscidus]]===
-[[image:Viscidus.jpg|thumb|Viscidus]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-A giant [[Slime]], Viscidus is the second optional encounter in Ahn'Qiraj, and is a highly Nature Resistance intensive fight.  Not only that, but he is a very interesting fight as well.  He normally takes only 50% of normal damage.  However, if he is hit by enough Frost attacks (whatever the source), he will freeze.  Once frozen, physical attackers move in and attack him until he shatters, exploding into 20 globs.  Once these globs reunite, Viscidus appears again.  Killing a glob deals 5% damage to his total health, and is the most efficient way of killing him.  Drops the bindings required for the [[Temple_of_Ahn'Qiraj_Quest_Loot|AQ Set]] boots and shoulder pieces.<br clear=right>
-===[[Princess Huhuran]]===
-[[image:Huhuran.jpg|thumb|Princess Huhuran]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-A lone [[Silithid]] [[Silithid Wasp|Wasp]], Huhuran is a Nature Resistance intensive fight.  Goes into frenzies that need to be dispelled by [[Hunter]]s.  Has deadly Nature AoE that she uses when frenzied or enraged, spews Noxious Poison, and uses an AoE Wyvern Sting that not only put players to sleep, but deals thousands of Nature damage if dispelled.  Enrages at 30%.  Drops the bindings required for the [[Temple_of_Ahn'Qiraj_Quest_Loot|AQ Set]] boots and shoulder pieces.<br clear=right>
-===[[Twin Emperors|Emperor Vek'lor]]===
-[[image:Vek'lor.jpg|thumb|Emperor Vek'lor]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-Fought alongside his twin brother, [[Twin Emperors|Vek'nilash]], this [[Qiraji]] Emperor is immune to all physical damage, resulting in an interesting tanking situation.  He spams Shadow Bolt and casts Blizzard.  He reacts with an incredibly powerful attack that will wipe the raid if someone hits him with a physical attack.  And for good measure, he constantly teleport-switches with his twin, who has a similar reaction to magical attacks.  Drops a circlet required for the [[Temple_of_Ahn'Qiraj_Quest_Loot|AQ Set]] head pieces.<br clear=right>
-===[[Twin Emperors|Emperor Vek'nilash]]===
-[[image:Vek'nilash.jpg|thumb|Emperor Vek'nilash]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-Fought alongside his twin brother, [[Twin Emperors|Vek'lor]], this [[Qiraji]] Emperor is immune to all magical damage.  He has an Uppercut attack that knocks back opponents, and Unbalancing Strike, which deals massive damage and lowers Defense by 100.  He reacts with an incredibly powerful attack that will wipe the raid if someone hits him with a magical attack.  And for good measure, he constantly teleport-switches with his twin, who has a similar reaction to physical attacks.  Drops a circlet required for the [[Temple_of_Ahn'Qiraj_Quest_Loot|AQ Set]] head pieces.<br clear=right>
-===[[Ouro_the_Sandworm|Ouro]]===
-[[image:Ouro.jpg|thumb|Ouro the Sandworm]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-The ancient [[Silithid Sand Worm]], Ouro, is a being of legendary power. He is rumored to have been created by the [[Old God]] [[C'Thun]] himself as a mockery of life.  He is the last optional boss in Ahn'Qiraj, and is Nature Resist intensive.  During combat, he has a powerful breath attack called Sand Blast which deals large Nature damage, and an AoE knockback attack that often results in him targeting ranged attackers and healers.  He also submerges at set intervals.  When submerged, Dirt Mounds begin tearing around the room at random, dealing Nature damage to anyone caught their path.  Once he reaches 20%, he enrages AND starts summoning Dirt Mounds without submerging.  Drops the items required for the [[Temple_of_Ahn'Qiraj_Quest_Loot|AQ Set]] leg pieces.<br clear=right>
-===[[C'Thun]]===
-[[image:Kathunr.jpg|thumb|C'Thun]]
-Location: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] <br>Raid 40<br><br>
-One of the [[Old Gods]] who ruled [[Azeroth]] prior to the coming of the [[Titans]], C'Thun has been plotting his revenge since the day he was defeated by a nameless Titan in the deserts of [[Silithus]].  It was he who created the [[Aqir]], ancestors of the [[Qiraji]] and the [[Nerubian]]s, in the image of the [[Silithid]].  And it is he who drives the Qiraji on their relentless campaign.  He is the final boss in Ahn'Qiraj.  During phase 1 of the fight, players must contend with his Eye, which shoots immensely powerful beams of energy, and an assortment of minor tentacles.  In phase 2, his body surfaces and giant tentacles appear, including mouth tentacles that swallow players whole.  Those players plummet down into his stomach, full of disgestive acid, and must defeat some tentacles inside his stomach in order to weaken him.  Drops the items required for the [[Temple_of_Ahn'Qiraj_Quest_Loot|AQ Set]] chest pieces.<br clear=right>
-==[[Naxxramas]]==
-An ancient [[Nerubian]] ziggurat, Naxxramas was torn free from the ground by agents of the [[Lich King]] to serve as [[Kel'Thuzad]]'s base of operations as he spreads the plague throughout [[Lordaeron]].
-Due to Kel'Thuzad fighting a war against the [[Scarlet Crusade]], the [[Argent Dawn]], the [[Forsaken]] and the humans of the [[Alliance]], as well as constant incursions of adventurers from every race and nation into the Scourge-controlled Plaguelands on a daily basis, his forces have been severely taxed to maintain the security of his necropolis. But now the gates of Naxxramas are open, Kel'Thuzad's new forces are rapidly sweeping away all opposition to the Scourge.
-===[[Anub'Rekhan]]===
-[[image:Anub'Rekhan.jpg|thumb|Anub'Rekhan]]
-A powerful Crypt Lord who guards the hallways of the Spider Wing in [[Naxxramas]].<br clear=right>
-===[[Grand Widow Faerlina]]===
-[[image:Faerlina.jpg|thumb|Grand Widow Faerlina]]
-As her name suggests, Faerlina is a powerful spider in the form of a female [[Human]], clad in [[Warlock]] [[Tier 3]]. She uses poison volleys, Rain of Fire and enrages, giving her abilities more destructive power.<br clear=right>
-===[[Maexxna]]===
-[[image:Maexxna.jpg|thumb|Maexxna]]
-Maexxna is the final boss in the Spider Wing section of [[Naxxramas]]. She awaits all who dare oppose her in her giant web in the outer ring of Naxxramas. She uses powerful poisons and traps players into her webs.<br clear=right>
-===[[Noth the Plaguebringer]]===
-[[image:Noth_the_Plaguebringer.jpg|thumb|Noth the Plaguebringer]]
-Once a notable Wizard and alchemist of [[Dalaran]] Noth heard the Lich king's call as [[Arthas]] and [[Kel'Thuzad]] did, he was quick to turn his back on the light and joined the [[Scourge]] where he believed that real power lay. During the [[third war]] Noth saw that many innocent lives were needed to feed the growing might of the Scourge and he came to a point where he started opposing himself, Kel'Thuzad resolved the matter by freezing his heart in his chest with his frost magic. Noth the Plaguebringer, now more undead than Human is an extremely powerful Necromancer with a various array of deadly spells and curses.<br clear=right>
-===[[Heigan the Unclean]]===
-[[image:Heigan_the_Unclean.jpg|thumb|Heigan the Unclean]]
-A powerful [[undead]] sorceror who resides in [[Naxxramas]]' Plague Wing.<br clear=right>
-===[[Loatheb]]===
-[[image:Naxx2.jpg|thumb|Loatheb]]
-The final [[boss]] in the Plague Wing. Loatheb uses an evil combination of incapacitating the healers by placing a one minute cooldown of every spell and placing a damage over time spell on all members of the group.<br clear=right>
-===[[Instructor Razuvious]]===
-[[image:Instructor_Razuvious.JPG|thumb|Instructor Razuvious]]
-Instructor Razuvious trains the [[warrior]] recruits of [[Naxxramas]] and poses an interesting fight. The Instructor himself deals insane amounts of damage; to such extend that the only way to tank him is to [[Mind Control]] one of his 4 students and cycle through them as the Mind Controls run out. Above that, his fearsome shouts will drain and almost destroy anyone who hears them...<br clear=right>
-===[[Gothik the Harvester]]===
-[[image:Gothik_the_harvester.jpg|thumb|Gothik the Harvester]]
-As his name suggests, Gothik is the Harvester of Souls for the undead armies of the [[Lich King]].<br clear=right>
-===[[Four_Horsemen|The Four Horsemen]]===
-[[image:The_Four_Horsemen.JPG|thumb|The Four Horsemen]]
-'''The Four Horsemen''' are four powerful death knights in the service of [[Kel'Thuzad]], in his dread citadel of [[Naxxramas]]. They are [[Highlord Mograine]], [[Thane Korth'azz]], [[Lady Blaumeux]], and [[Sir Zeliek]].
-They appear to be based on the mythical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_of_the_Apocalypse Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse] from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation Book of Revelation], said to bring the end of the world - Zeliek as the White Rider of Conquest, Mograine as the Red Rider of War, Blaumeux as the Black Rider of Famine, and Korth'azz as the Pale Rider of Death.<br clear=right>
-===[[Patchwerk]]===
-[[image:Patchwerk.jpg|thumb|Patchwerk]]
-His name comes from "patchwork"; as an Abomination, he's a disgusting amalgamation of flesh, bones, meat, metal, and threads. He is [[Kel'Thuzad]]'s avatar of war.<br clear=right>
-===[[Grobbulus]]===
-[[image:WoWScrnShot_090206_191610.jpg|thumb|Grobbulus]]
-A poison and slime sprewing abomination that guards the halls of [[Naxxramas]]' [[Abomination]] Wing.<br clear=right>
-===[[Gluth]]===
-[[image:Gluth.jpg|thumb|Gluth]]
-An abomination patchwork that should resemble a kind of dog or a similar creature.<br clear=right>
-===[[Thaddius]]===
-[[image:Thaddius.jpg|thumb|Thaddius]]
-'''Thaddius''' is a [[boss]] in [[Naxxramas]]. The theme of this boss is similar to that of Frankenstein's Monster, creating something akin to an [[Abomination]] in that it is sewn together of human parts, but also part machinery.
-While Thaddius is being powered up, his two "guardians" in the form of [[Wight]]s, [[Stalagg] and [[Feugen]], attack you.<br clear=right>
-===[[Sapphiron]]===
-[[image:Sapphiron2.jpg|thumb|Sapphiron]]
-An ancient servant of [[Malygos]], - the Hand of Magic - Sapphiron was a [[blue dragon]] who lived with a powerful brood in [[Northrend]] by the [[Dragonblight]], where he communed with the ancient spirits of the dead dragons. Sapphiron was magnificently powerful, and protected the lands of [[Icecrown]] as best he could. Though [[Ner'zhul]]'s malevolent influence defiled the Dragonblight, Sapphiron continued to guard his hoard of treasure from intruders.
-[[Anub'arak]], the King of [[Azjol-Nerub]], thought that perhaps by equipping themselves with Sapphiron's treasures, he and [[Arthas]] might be more prepared for the perilous journey through Azjol-Nerub. Arthas agreed, and journeyed into Sapphiron's lair with Anub'arak.
-Sapphiron greeted the undead as they approached him. He found Arthas's honesty about stealing his treasure quite refreshing. Sapphiron and his drakes attacked with all their might, unleashing their strange, cold magics upon them. In the end, despite all odds, Arthas was victorious, and Sapphiron was defeated. As a final, clinching victory, however, Arthas used what remained of his dwindling power to recreate Sapphiron as a frost wyrm to serve the [[Scourge]].<br clear=right>
-===[[Kel'Thuzad_(tactics)|Kel'Thuzad]]===
-[[image:Kelthuzad3dz.jpg|thumb|Kel'Thuzad]]
-Formerly a sorcerer of Dalaran, Kel'Thuzad was one of the principal agents of the [[Lich King]], responsible for the spreading of the [[Plague]] of undeath across [[Lordaeron]]. After being slain by [[Arthas]] during the events of the [[Third War]], he was reborn as a [[lich]].  He then aided Arthas in summoning [[Archimonde]], a powerful lord of the [[Burning Legion]]. However, Kel'Thuzad's true loyalty was to the Lich King, and not the Burning Legion. After the Legion's defeat, Kel'Thuzad supported Arthas in wresting power from the Dreadlords.  When Arthas left for [[Northrend]] during the events of [[The Frozen Throne]], he left Kel'Thuzad as his agent to command the [[Scourge]] in Lordaeron. He now commands Scourge forces in the [[Plaguelands]] from his necropolis floating above [[Stratholme]], [[Naxxramas]].<br clear=right>
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