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MobAltairus
Image of Altairus
Race Storm dragon (Dragonkin)
Level 84 Elite
Location Nimbus Rise, Vortex Pinnacle
Status Killable
Vortex Pinnacle

Grand Vizier Ertan
Altairus
Asaad

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Altairus is the second boss of the Vortex Pinnacle in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.

Abilities

  • Chilling Breath — Inflicts 30000 Frost damage to enemies in a cone in front the caster
  • Upwind of Altairus — Standing upwind of Altairus makes it easier to attack and cast spells. Attack and casting speed are increased by 75%. Movement speed is increased by 30%
  • Downwind of Altairus — Standing downwind of Altairus makes it harder to attack and cast spells. Attack and casting speed are decreased by 75%. Movement speed is decreased by 30%

Strategy

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  • When the wind shifts, players should move so that they are upwind of Altairus for a buff.
  • DPS and the healer should not stand by the tank, or they will be get breathed on.

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Trivia

Altair means the flying one or bird of prey in Arabic.

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