Upper Blackrock Spire Boss Preview

I'm going to make few post about the WOD Dungeon bosses, because we all know that we are going to farm the WOD dungeons in the first weeks of the new expansion, so it will be quite useful to know what to expect.

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"Upper Blackrock Spire is the upper area of greater Blackrock Spire complex, and serves as a main base of operations for the Ironmarch expedition of the Iron Horde in Azeroth, led by one of the Garrosh's staunchest supporters, Warlord Zaela. Formerly occupied by the Dark Horde and black dragonflight under Nefarian, remnants of his forces also entrenched themselves in the area." 






Warlord Zaela
"Warlord Zaela was the chieftain of the Dragonmaw clan after its return to the Horde. A staunch follower of Garrosh Hellscream, she fought at his side during the Siege of Orgrimmar. When Garrosh was overthrown, Zaela joined the Iron Horde with him, and now leads the Ironmarch expedition within Blackrock Spire."

Warlord Zaela Abilities:
Destructive Smite – Inflicts 104500 to 115500 Physical damage.
Destructive Smite – Inflicts 137750 to 152250 Physical damage and knocks the enemy back.
Rebounding Blade – Throws an axe, inflicting 23750 to 26250 Physical damage to the target and bouncing to hit up to 2 more nearby enemies.
Black Iron Cyclone – Zaela enters a combat frenzy, fixates on a random target, and starts dealing 45000 Physical damage to all nearby enemies every 1.5 sec.



Ragewing the Untamed
"Ragewing is a gargantuan proto-drake raised in the Twilight Highlands by the Dragonmaw clan. Her indomitable spirit has kept her from being broken and used as a mount, although she has formed a close bond with Warlord Zaela herself, following her to Blackrock Spire and roosting in its cavernous halls." 

Ragewing the Untamed Abilities:
Engulfing Fire – Ragewing breathes a cone of fire, inflicting 85500 to 94500 Fire damage and disorienting enemies for 3 sec.
Magma Spit – Ragewing spits magma at an enemy, inflicting 7400 to 8600 damage and leaves a puddle of magma.
Ripping Claw – Ragewing tears at the target's flesh, bleeding the target for 4500 damage every 2 sec. for 20 sec.
Fire Storm – Ragewing spits fire, inflicting 28500 to 31500 Fire damage to nearby enemies.
Burning Rage – Increases damage dealt by 10%. Stacks 4 times.

Ragewing Whelp – At 70% health remaining, Ragewing calls upon a brood of whelps to assault the group.

Orebender Gor'ashan
"A powerful elementalist with a natural affinity for shaping and channeling his powers through metal, Gor'ashan was part of the Iron Horde vanguard in their initial invasion of Azeroth. He bides his time waiting for further orders by attempting to unravel the secrets of the Dark Iron runes left behind by the Spire's creators."  

Orebender Gor'ashan Abilities:
ImportantPower Conduit – Rune Conduits channel power to Gor'ashan, reducing damage taken by 14%, and empowers Gor'ashan to cast Thunder Cacophony.
Blade of Steel – Deals 54625 to 60375 Physical damage.
Shrapnel Nova – Inflicts 52250 to 57750 Physical damage to nearby enemies, ignoring armor.
Loadstone Spike – Magnetically charged spike erupts from the earth, inflicting 54150 to 59850 Nature damage.
Thunder Cacophony – Empowered with the energy of the Rune Conduits, Gor'ashan unleashes lightning, inflicting 14250 to 15750 Nature damage to nearby enemies.

Electric Pulse – A Lightning Orb travels between the Power Runes inflicting 21500 Nature damage every 0.8 sec to nearby enemies.

Kyrak
"One of the last remaining survivors of Nefarian's twisted experiments, Kyrak was spared by the Iron Horde and tasked with finding ways to preserve and fortify the few Black Dragonflight eggs remaining in the Spire Rookery. Iron Horde emissaries quickly struck a deal with the cunning dragon."


Kyrak Abilities:
Debilitating Fixation – Kyrak fixates on a target and channels a beam of debilitating energy, inflicting 12500 Shadow damage every 1 sec., decreasing movement speed and damage dealt.
Rejuvenating Serum – Drinks a potion, healing 4% of maximum health every 3 sec. for 12 sec.
Vileblood Serum – Poison erupts from the target's skin, creating puddles that inflict 16875 Nature damage every 1.5 sec.
PoisonSalve of Toxic Fumes – Covers the target in toxic poison, inflicting 15000 Nature damage every 1.5 sec to all nearby allies.

Commander Tharbek

"A cunning warrior of the Warsong clan, Tharbek was entrusted with the task of leading the expeditionary Ironmarch assault through the Dark Portal. Following Garrosh's instructions, he made his way to the home of the Blackrock orcs in Azeroth to rally forces for the next phase of the operation." 

Commander Tharbek Abilities:
Iron Axe – Inflicts 42750 to 47250 Physical damage and causes the target to bleed for 2000 Physical damage every 1.5 sec. for 6 sec.
Iron Reaver – Charges a target, inflicting 38000 to 42000 Physical damage to anyone in the way.
Imbued Iron Axe – Throws a whirling axe, inflicting 21375 to 23625 Fire damage to nearby enemies.
Iron Rage – Damage inflicted increased by 50%.
Ironbarb Skyreaver – Commander Tharbek's fierce rylak mount.
Incinerating Breath – Breathes a cone of fire, inflicting 25000 Fire damage every 1 sec. and increases Fire damage taken by 100%. This effect stacks.

Noxious Spit – Creates a puddle of acid, inflicting 25000 Nature damage every 1.5 sec.

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