Dal'rend Blackhand

Rend Blackhand
Title	Warchief
Gender	Male
Race	Orc
Level	?? Boss
Class	Fighter, Rogue (RPG), Warrior (ToD)
Affiliation(s)	Blackrock Clan, Dark Horde, Black Dragonflight, Black Tooth Grin Clan; Horde (former)
Occupation	Warchief of the Dark Horde
Location	Blackrock Stadium, Upper Blackrock Spire
Status	Killable
Relative(s)	Blackhand (father), Urukal (mother), Maim Blackhand (brother), Griselda Blackhand (sister)
Upper Blackrock Spire Orebender Gor'ashan Kyrak‎ Commander Tharbek Ragewing the Untamed Warlord Zaela (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) Loot

Rend Blackhand is the ruler of the Dark Horde and is considered to be a great threat to Thrall's mastery of the Horde. Rend is the bloodthirsty son of the former Warchief of the Horde, Blackhand the Destroyer. He believes that he is the rightful Warchief of the Horde due to lineage, and seeks to overthrow Thrall. To this end, he has allied the forces of the Dark Horde with Nefarian. The two have used their combined resources to re-create the chromatic dragonflight, which they hope to unleash upon the world once again. His mount is a massive chromatic drake named Gyth.

Background

During the Second War, Rend served as lieutenant to Warchief Orgrim Doomhammer. He and his brother Maim often questioned Doomhammer's orders, as Orgrim killed Blackhand the Destroyer and took his place as Warchief. However, Orgrim allowed the insubordination because the two brothers were leaders of the powerful Black Tooth Grin clan.Template:Cite

During the siege of the Capital City of Lordaeron, Rend was ordered by Doomhammer to have his clan break off and chase after the traitorous Gul'dan, who had taken to the sea in search of the Eye of Sargeras.Template:Cite

Rend and Maim later personally fought Turalyon at the Dark Portal, only to flee when it became evident that the paladin had the upper hand.Template:Cite

Rend and Maim took control of the remaining Blackrock orcs and begun to rebuild the Horde from Blackrock Spire. About two years later, the portal reopened and emissaries from Ner'zhul were immediately sent to Rend and Main asking them to rejoin the Horde and to borrow the red dragons held captive by the allied Dragonmaw clan. Rend refused.Template:Cite Not long after Nefarian came to Blackrock Spire and took control of the Blackhand brothers and the forces under their control.Template:Cite

History as told by Eitrigg

At the end of the Second War, Rend and his brother, Maim, fled to find sanctuary within the mountainous stronghold of Blackrock Spire. It was there that Rend declared himself Warchief of the weakened Blackrock clan.

Rend and his brother Maim ruled the Spire, in constant conflict with the Dark Iron Dwarves. They managed to displace the dwarves in the upper portion of the city, but only after the dragons came and only after the death of Maim.

Quests

•  [60R] For The Horde!

Quotes from Nefarius and Rend

• Nefarius: "Let not even a drop of their blood remain upon the arena floor, my children. Feast on their souls!"
• Nefarius: "Foolsss... Kill the one in the dress!"
• Rend: "Sire, let me join the fray! I shall tear their spines out with my bare hands!"
• Nefarius: "Inconceivable!"
• Nefarius: "Do not force my hand, children! I shall use your hides to line my boots."
• Rend: "Defilers!"
• Nefarius: "Your efforts will prove fruitless. None shall stand in our way!"
• Nefarius: "THIS CANNOT BE!!! Rend, deal with these insects."
• Rend: "With pleasure..."
• Nefarius: "The Warchief shall make quick work of you, mortals. Prepare yourselves!"

Strategies

Rend Blackhand art from the WoW TCG.

This encounter is pretty simple, once several waves of enemies are taken out (Either 1 Elite chromatic dragonkin and an orc handler or 2 dragonkin; and 3 chromatic whelps) he will come through the gate to face you. It is important to note throughout this fight that a multitude of orcs spawn at the top of the arena. They will remain there until the event is completed. The Rend event is a one shot deal; the orcs do not despawn if you die, thus a wipe to either the waves of dragons, or Rend himself will end your run prematurely. Wipes after Rend; however are fine as the orcs will despawn upon successful completion. PLEASE NOTE: An upcoming patch will fix the spawns on the Rend event, so if the raid wiped before Rend comes, the orcs will despawn properly.

This fight can be done simply: Everyone DPS Gyth (His mount) until Rend falls off, then another Tank keeps Rend busy while everyone finishes Gyth off, from there it is an easy matter of DPSing the crap out of Rend until he falls. 2 warriors, 2 Rogues, 2 mages, a Priest, a Warlock, and 2 of any other class can bring him down without even coming close to any deaths.

Note that if anyone has the  [Seal of Ascension] (UBRS key), by equipping it and Using it he can summon a giant spectral dragon (Vaelastrasz, whom you will later fight in Blackwing Lair), who will heal everyone for five thousand as well as damage Rend. Nefarius will eventually banish him, however timely use of the UBRS key can ensure victory. Summoning Vaelastrasz when Rend falls off Gyth triggers him to attack Rend, while using it any any time beforehand only causes him to heal the raid. The ring is on a 3 minute cooldown, and this is shared with any other raid member who holds a Seal of Ascension. Equipping the ring will also randomly provide a +100 Resistance buff to any school of magic that Gyth uses.

Loot

Loot

Felstriker Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Dagger One-Hand Speed 1.80 32 – 60 Damage (25.6 damage per second) Chance on hit: All attacks are guaranteed to land and will be critical strikes for the next 3 sec. Durability 80 / 80 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 6 53 27 Band of Rumination Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Unique-Equipped Finger +9 Intellect +9 Stamina +9 Critical Strike Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 1 52 52 Battleborn Armbraces Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Wrist 25 Armor +13 Strength +6 Critical Strike +6 Haste Durability 50 / 50 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 1 76 98 Blackhand Doomsaw Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Polearm Two-Hand Speed 3.50 80 – 121 Damage (28.7 damage per second) Chance on hit: Wounds the target for 381 damage. Durability 120 / 120 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 6 42 23 Bonespike Shoulder Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mail Shoulder 25 Armor +15 Stamina Equip: Deals 66 damage when you are the victim of a critical melee strike. Durability 80 / 80 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 2 54 83 Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge Item Level 63Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Sword Main Hand Speed 2.80 81 – 151 Damage (41.4 damage per second) +4 Strength Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%. Dal'Rend's Arms (1/2 pieces)  [Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge]  [Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian] (2) Set: +50 Attack Power.   Durability 90 / 90 Requires Level 58 Sell Price: 5 48 12 Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian Item Level 63Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Sword Off Hand Speed 1.80 52 – 97 Damage (41.4 damage per second) 100 Armor Equip: Increased Defense +7. Dal'Rend's Arms (1/2 pieces)  [Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge]  [Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian] (2) Set: +50 Attack Power.   Durability 90 / 90 Requires Level 58 Sell Price: 6 3 63 Dragonrider Boots Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Cloth Feet 10 Armor +12 Intellect +12 Stamina +12 Haste Durability 65 / 65 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 2 58 90 Eye of Rend Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Leather Head 19 Armor +10 Agility +10 Stamina +23 Critical Strike Durability 85 / 85 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 2 53 87 Faith Healer's Boots Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Cloth Feet 10 Armor +12 Intellect +12 Stamina +12 Spirit Durability 65 / 65 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 2 69 69 Feralsurge Girdle Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mail Waist 18 Armor +12 Intellect +12 Stamina +12 Critical Strike Durability 50 / 50 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 1 75 19 Spaulders of Valor Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Shoulder 450 Armor +11 Strength +9 Agility +17 Stamina Battlegear of Valor (1/8 pieces)  [Legplates of Valor]  [Helm of Valor]  [Belt of Valor]  [Spaulders of Valor]  [Boots of Valor]  [Breastplate of Valor]  [Gauntlets of Valor]  [Bracers of Valor] (2) Set: +200 Armor. (4) Set: Increases Strength by 20. (6) Set: Chance on melee attack to heal you for 88 to 132. (8) Set: Reduces magical damage taken by 5%.   Durability 80 / 80 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 2 65 62 Warmaster Legguards Item Level 60Disenchants into:  [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%)  [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Legs 50 Armor +16 Strength +16 Stamina +16 Critical Strike Durability 100 / 100 Requires Level 55 Sell Price: 3 50 66 Head of Rend Blackhand Quest Item Unique "Sickening, bloody, foulness."

Notes

See also:

• Maim Blackhand (brother)
• Blackhand (father)
• Griselda Blackhand (sister)

Trivia

• In the cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, Rend and his brother would been the two who killed Thrall`s father Durotan.
• In Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne on Chapter 6 of the Blood Elf campaign, blademasters named Maim and Rend reside in the orc camp directly south of where the Master of Pain is located. Horde Player's Guide and Warcraft II hint that they went through the Dark Portal to Outland (and eventually became part of Magtheridon's Fel Horde). However, these events seem to be retconned in World of Warcraft.
• Rend and Maim are two words that have definitions having to do with violence.

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB

Preceded by: Unknown

Position: Chieftain of the Black Tooth Grin Clan alongside Maim Blackhand

Succeeded by: None, Clan destroyed

Preceded by: Jubei'Thos

Position: Chieftain of the Blackrock Clan

Succeeded by: Incumbent