Upper Blackrock Spire

Upper Blackrock Spire

Dungeon ID: 559

Warlords of Draenor · Dungeon · Requires level 40

The history of this imposing fortress is long and complex. Carved into the fiery core of Blackrock Mountain by the Dark Iron clan centuries ago, and eventually taken by the black dragon Nefarian and his brood, the upper reaches of Blackrock Spire are now home to the Ironmarch vanguard. As preparations to use the Spire as the staging ground for a full-scale invasion of Azeroth continue, the Iron Horde has set up a terrifying contingency plan: a doomsday weapon within the heart of Blackrock Mountain.

Encounters

Orebender Gor'ashan

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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.

Overview
Gor'ashan stands atop a pedestal, and occasionally calls upon Power Conduits to shield himself during the battle.
Damage Dealers
• Open Rune Conduits to disrupt [Power Conduit] • Move out of [Shrapnel Nova] to decrease damage taken.
Healers
• Move out of [Shrapnel Nova] to decrease damage taken. • Maintain line of sight on party members when they are attempting to disrupt Rune Conduits.
Tanks
• Move out of [Shrapnel Nova] to decrease damage taken.
Orebender Gor'ashan
Power Conduit
Blades of Steel
Shrapnel Nova
Lodestone Spike
Thunder Cacophony
Electric Pulse

Kyrak

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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.

Overview
Kyrak begins the fight flanked by two Drakonid Monstrosities, and uses a variety of toxins and alchemical creations to empower his allies and destroy his foes.
Damage Dealers
• Stay spread to decrease the damage from [Vileblood Serum] .
Healers
• Stay spread to decrease the damage from [Vileblood Serum] .
Tanks
• Interrupt [Debilitating Fixation] whenever it is being channeled. • Face Drakonid Monstrosities away from the rest of the party. • Stay spread to decrease the damage from [Vileblood Serum].
Kyrak
Debilitating Fixation
Rejuvenating Serum
Vileblood Serum
Salve of Toxic Fumes
Drakonid Monstrocity
Monstrous Swipe
Eruption

Commander Tharbek

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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.

Overview
After sending out waves of lesser minions, Commander Tharbek swoops in atop his vicious rylak mount, the Ironbarb Skyreaver. Once the rylak is sufficient injured, Tharbek dismounts and attacks on foot.
Damage Dealers
• Spread out to avoid being hit by [Iron Reaver]
Healers
• Spread out to avoid being hit by [Iron Reaver]
Tanks
• Quickly grab the attention of Black Iron Guards as they enter to protect your party from damage. • Spread out to avoid being hit by [Iron Reaver]
Tharbek, Commander of the Iron March
Iron Axe
Iron Reaver
Imbued Iron Axe
Iron Rage
Ironbarb Skyreaver
Commander Tharbek's fierce rylak mount.
Incinerating Breath
Noxious Spit

Ragewing the Untamed

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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.

Overview
Ragewing rises from the depths of the Spire to ambush players on a narrow bridge. She mainly attacks with breaths and blasts of flame, but once badly injured she will alight on the ground to assault her foes directly.
Damage Dealers
• Destroy Ragewing Whelps as quickly as possible. • Standing towards the middle of the bridge will make it easier to avoid [Engulfing Fire]. • Spreading out will decrease the chance of [Magma Spit] affecting more than one person.
Healers
• Standing towards the middle of the bridge will make it easier to avoid [Engulfing Fire]. • Spreading out will decrease the chance of [Magma Spit] affecting more than one person.
Tanks
• Standing towards the middle of the bridge will make it easier to avoid [Engulfing Fire]. • Spreading out will decrease the chance of [Magma Spit] affecting more than one person.
Ragewing
Engulfing Fire
Magma Spit
Ripping Claw
Fire Storm
Burning Rage
Ragewing Whelp
At 70% health remaining, Ragewing calls upon a brood of whelps to assault the group.

Warlord Zaela

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When Garrosh instructed the Ironmarch vanguard as to their mission in Azeroth, he urged them to rendezvous with an old ally whom he knew would be fierce, loyal, and thirsting for revenge: Zaela, Warlord of the Dragonmaw clan. Now, as she readies a doomsday weapon in the heart of Blackrock Mountain, her moment of vengeance draws near.

Overview
Zaela begins by engaging players on foot, but once sufficiently injured will retreat to a flying proto-drake for a time. For the remainder of the fight, the party must deal with Zaela and swooping flame breath attacks from her drakes.
Damage Dealers
• When running away from [Black Iron Cyclone], avoid leading Zaela into your alies. • Spread out from others to avoid chaining [Rebounding Blade] to other targets.
Healers
• Spread out from others to avoid chaining [Rebounding Blade] to other targets.
Tanks
• When running away from [Black Iron Cyclone], avoid leading Zaela into your allies.
Zaela, Warlord of the Dragonmaw Clan
Destructive Smite
Rebounding Blade
Black Iron Cyclone
Emberscale Ironflight
These proto-drakes swoop down to scorch the combat area during later stages of the fight.
Burning Breath
Black Iron Wyrm Riders
When Zaela reaches 60% health remaining, she retreats to the back of a nearby proto-drake, and Wyrm Riders dismount to attack the party.