Nerub-ar Palace
Nerub’ar Palace rises from the frozen wastes like a barbed crown of obsidian and bone, an ancient stronghold where the spider-kin of Azjol-Nerub once wove empires beneath the ice. In this raid, adventurers must unravel a web of political intrigue and supernatural corruption as they push through winding halls, frozen catacombs, and throne rooms teeming with arachnid horrors and mind-bending enchantments. Expect hard-hitting encounters that test coordination and positioning, environmental hazards that punish tunnelled movement, and bosses who shift the battlefield with summons, poison, and psychic assaults—culminating in a final showdown that will determine whether the Nerub’ar legacy is ended or reforged in fire.
Raid Maps
Boss Encounters
Ulgrax the Devourer
Queen Ansurek’s evolutionary experiments produced many monstrous guardians, but none matched the appetite of Ulgrax the Devourer. Consumed by unending hunger, Ulgrax now serves as the ravenous protector of Ansurek’s court.
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Ulgrax attempts to devour players by engaging in a [Carnivorous Contest] and places globs of [Stalker's Webbing] throughout the arena.
At zero energy, Ulgrax goes mad with hunger, attacking players with [Juggernaut Charge]. Ulgrax then demands to be fed, unleashing [Hungering Bellows] until his energy is brought to full.Damage Dealers –
[Stalker's Webbing] will root players on contact.
Ravenous Spawn continually [Disembowel] a player.Healers –
[Digestive Acid] inflicts significant damage to nearby allies when removed.
Each application of [Insatiable Rage] increases Ulgrax's damage.Tanks –
Ravenous Spawn continually place applications of [Disembowel] on a player.
Excessively [Tenderized] players will become unable to be healed.
The bloodbound Horror
Beneath Nerub-ar Palace, the Old Gods’ blood coagulates into foul, black pools. From that vile ooze the Bloodbound Horror emerges, dragging everything in its path into The Unseeming.
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The Bloodbound Horror periodically manifests creatures into [The Unseeming] to aid its assault. When splattered by [Gruesome Disgorge] players enter [The Unseeming] and can attack the creatures directly.
Upon reaching 100 energy, The Bloodbound Horror assails players with [Goresplatter], inflicting deadly damage to those caught within.Damage Dealers –
[Gruesome Disgorge] sends players in front of The Bloodbound Horror into [The Unseeming].
Forgotten Harbingers [Manifest Horrors] until defeated.
[Grasp From Beyond] forms underneath random players.Healers –
[Gruesome Disgorge] sends players in front of The Bloodbound Horror into [The Unseeming].
[Crimson Rain] absorbs a large amount of healing.
[Goresplatter] inflicts heavy magical damage over time.Tanks –
[Gruesome Disgorge] sends players in front of The Bloodbound Horror into [The Unseeming].
Lost Watcher's [Spectral Slam] inflicts heavy Physical damage.
Sikran, Captain of the Sureki
Sikran built a reputation as an arrogant duelist at Queen Ansurek’s court. Unfazed by facing unknown blades, he cut down rivals one by one until the queen herself named him Captain of the Sureki. Now that formidable warrior makes certain anyone who threatens the throne falls before it.
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Sikran's [Phase Blade] rips through the cosmos, and leaves behind a [Cosmic Simulacrum] which can then be destroyed by [Decimate].
Upon reaching 100 energy, Sikran casts [Shattering Sweep], destroying all remaining [Cosmic Simulacrums] taken.Damage Dealers –
[Phase Blades] leave behind [Cosmic Simulacrums] for every player hit.
[Cosmic Simulacrums] are destroyed after being hit by [Decimate] and [Shattering Sweep].
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[Cosmic Simulacrums] inflict light damage to all players while active.
Upon destruction,[Cosmic Simulacrums] apply [Cosmic Shards] to all players.
[Phase Blades] inflicts heavy damage over time to all players hit and reduces healingTanks –
[Captain's Flourish] inflicts light damage with [Expose] then finishes with [Phase Lunge].
[Phase Lunge] inflcts heavy Physical and Shadow damage, and increases damage taken by [Phase Lunge].
[Decimate] expels cosmic spears from the boss location and breaks all [Cosmic Simulacrums] hit.
Rasha'nan
Queen Ansurek's experiments warped Rasha'nan from a proud nerubian into a monstrous, winged horror. Stuck in her new body and haunted by fragmented memories of who she once was, Rasha'nan now lives consumed by an unrelenting rage.
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Rasha'nan sinks her claws into The Dawnbreaker as Nightfall Bombers hurl [Arathi Bomb]s aboard the airship.
After suffering enough damage from the bombs' explosions, Rasha'nan takes flight across Hallowfall and begins to cast [Acidic Eruption] until interrupted.Damage Dealers –
[Arathi Bomb]s inflict substantial damage to Rasha'nan.
Waves of [Rolling Acid] move in the targeted direction and corrode any [Sticky Webs] into [Acid Pool]s.
[Radiant Light] allows skyriding and mounting in combat.
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[Spinneret's Strands] inflict party-wide damage when snapped.
Waves of [Rolling Acid] move in the targeted direction and corrode any [Sticky Webs] into [Acid Pool]s.
[Radiant Light] allows skyriding and mounting in combat.Tanks –
[Arathi Bomb]s inflict substantial damage to Rasha'nan.
Waves of [Rolling Acid] move in the targeted direction and corrode any [Sticky Webs] into [Acid Pool]s.
[Radiant Light] allows skyriding and mounting in combat.
Broodtwister Ovi'nax
Deep beneath the queen’s palace, Broodtwister Ovi’nax conducts sinister experiments with the black blood of Azj-kahet. This bloated monstrosity shuffles through the palace’s vast chambers, vomiting tar-like sludge onto hatchlings to study the horrific changes that follow.
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Broodtwister Ovi'nax injects players with [Experimental Dosage] which causes nearby eggs to hatch upon expiration, unleashing the horrors within.
Upon reaching 100 energy, Broodtwister Ovi'nax will [Ingest Black Blood], growing in power and causing the room to slowly fill with [Sanguine Overflow]Damage Dealers –
[Experimental Dosage] causes nearby eggs to hatch, unleashing the horrific experiments incubating within.
[Sticky Web] immobilizes nearby players when removed.
Blood Parasites [Infest] their target upon reaching them.
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[Volatile Concoction] inflicts damage to all players based on how much health the target is missing when it is removed.
[Sanguine Overflow] mutates any creatures it comes into contact with.
Colossal Spiders inflict increasing damage with [Vicious Bite] .Healers –
[Experimental Dosage] causes nearby eggs to hatch, unleashing the horrific experiments incubating within.
Broodtwister Ovi'nax inflicts increasing Shadow damage and healing absorbs as he receives more [Unstable Infusions].
[Volatile Concoction] inflicts damage to all players based on how much health the target is missing when it is removed.
Nexus-Princess Ky'veza
Nexus-Princess Ky’veza arrived at Nerub-ar Palace not long ago and swiftly became one of Queen Ansurek’s closest confidantes. Yet whispers run through the inner court that she conceals a dangerous secret — one she would erase without mercy if anyone uncovered it.
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Bindings of the Starless Night
Dreadful Slayer's Icon- Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Warlock
Mystic Slayer's Icon- Druid, Hunter, Mage
Plans: Siphoning Stiletto
Venerated Slayer's Icon- Paladin, Priest, Shaman
Zenith Slayer's Icon- Evoker, Monk, Rogue, Warrior
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Ky'veza marks targets for their [Assassination] while haunting [Nether Phantoms] emerge from her shadow to mirror the massacre.
Upon reaching 100 energy, Ky'veza invokes a [Starless Night] as phantoms slaughter her enemies in the darkness.Tanks –
[Chasmal Gash] increases damage taken from each strike of [Void Shredders].
Players pulled into a [Nether Rift] become [Atomized].
[Reaper] attemps to execute players that are low health.Damage Dealers –
[Assassination] creates [Nether Phantoms] that mirror some of Ky'veza's abilities.
Players pulled into a [Nether Rift] become [Atomized].
[Reaper] attemps to execute players that are low health.Healers –
[Reaper] attemps to execute players that are low health.
[Starless Night] and [Regicide] inflict heavy damage across the raid.
Players pulled into a [Nether Rift] become [Atomized].
THe Silken Court
Scarab Lord Anub'arash and Skeinspinner Takazj serve as Queen Ansurek’s most trusted advisors, but despite their loyalty to the throne, the two powerful nerubians loathe each other. They unleash devastating power against their enemies while secretly plotting to make sure the other does not survive.
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The lords of the Silken Court fight as rivals for the queen's favor, alternatingly assaulting their enemies with [Web Bomb] and [Reckless Charge].
Upon reaching 100 void energy, Takazj ascends into void form and begins to [Shatter Existence].
After rejoining the battle, Anub'arash begins to summon [Stinging Swarms] as Takazj evokes [Cataclysmic Entropy].
Upon reaching 100 anger, Anub'arash enters a raging fury and unleashes a [Spike Storm].
Now with both members of the court at their full power, Anub'arash storms across the chamber with [Reckless Charge] as Takazj conjures Cataclysmic Entropy.Damage Dealers –
[Shatter Existence] and [Spike Storm] apply heavy absorb shields to their casters.
Players who are [Impaled] are stunned until their impaling spike is destroyed.
Anub'arash summons scarabs into the chamber with [Call of the Swarm].Healers –
[Stinging Swarm] transfers to the nearest player or Takazj upon removal.
Anub'arash becomes [Entangled] if he charges through [Binding Webs].
[Burrowing Eruption] and [Unleashed Swarm] inflict heavy raid damage.Tanks –
Anub'arash's [Piercing Strike] inflicts heavy Physical damage.
Takazj moves throughout the chamber using [Skittering Leap] and [Void Step].
The fates of Anub'arash and Skeinspinner Takazj are linked through [Queen's Proclamation].
Queen Ansurek
When traitors are exposed within her court, Queen Ansurek resolves to purge the palace herself. But suspicion eats at her—she no longer knows who she can trust. As allies vanish, she teeters toward forbidden powers to secure victory, even if it means her most devoted soldiers will be the price.
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As the battle begins, Ansurek ejects [Reactive Froth] and then unleashes [Venom Nova]. Eventually, Ansurek tries to feed on her weakened enemies with [Predation].
After players break her web shield, Ansurek begins ascending to her private chamber and calls reinforcements. They prepare to unleash [Cosmic Apocalypse] while Ansurek attacks players from afar.
When players breach her private chamber, Ansurek stops casting [Acidic Apocalypse] and initiates [Aphotic Communion]. Using heightened cosmic power, Ansurek intends to consume [Queen's Summons] with [Frothing Gluttony].Damage Dealers –
Devoted Worshippers cast [Cosmic Apocalypse] if not defeated.
Gloom Hatchlings cause lethal damage if they reach Ansurek.
[Froth Vapor] occurs if [Frothing Gluttony] absorbs [Queen's Summons].
[Reation Vapor] occurs if [Venom Nova] detonates [Reactive Froth].Healers –
[Feast] absorbs significant healing.
[Gloom Touch] inflicts significant damage unless dispelled.
[Paralyzing Venom] increases damage from [Wrest].
[Royal Condemnation] inflicts significant damage to all players.Tanks –
[Liquefied] players are highly vulnerable to [Feast].
[Feast] absorbs a signficant amount of healing.
[Infest] creates Gloom Hatchlings that cause lethal damage if they reach Ansurek.
[Gorge] causes an increasing amount of damage with each strike.
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