Darkheart Thicket

Darkheart Thicket

Dungeon ID: 762

Legion · Dungeon · Requires level 1

In the shadow of Shaladrassil, the Nightmare permeates every inch of the once-lush forest. Where the eldest and greatest druids once tended to the woods, meditating beneath the great world tree, corruption and madness now reign. Deep within the tangled thicket, the Nightmare Lord Xavius works to break the will of his greatest prize.

Encounters

Archdruid Glaidalis

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Glaidalis was once known as among the most talented shapeshifters in all of Azeroth, and the elders of Moonglade would regularly send their most promising disciples to his care for instruction. But as has sadly too often been the case, those who are closest to nature are often the first to fall into the Nightmare's clutches.

Overview
Archdruid Glaidalis is a master shapeshifter, transforming into bear and cat forms with ease as he calls down corrupted starshards to bombard his foes.
Damage Dealers
• Avoid being in front of Archdruid Glaidalis when he is casting [Primal Rampage].
Healers
• Avoid being in front of Archdruid Glaidalis when he is casting [Primal Rampage]. • Quickly heal targets affected by [Grevious Tear] to above 90% of their maximum health.
Tanks
• Position Archdruid Glaidalis so that [Primal Rampage] does not run over other players.
Nightfall
Nightmare Abomination
Crawls towards its prey, leaving a trail of corruption in its wake.
Primal Rampage
Grievous Leap
Grievous Tear

Oakheart

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An ancient who formed from an offshoot of Shaladrassil itself, Oakheart has survived the Sundering, the Cataclysm, and countless blights. The ancient was able to weather these storms by drawing strength from the essence of the Dream itself. But now, that wellspring has become his undoing.

Overview
Oakheart is a devastating brute that pummels the players with powerful physical attacks and [Nightmare Breath]. Beware the [Strangling Roots] erupting from the ground during the fight.
Damage Dealers
• Avoid being in front of Oakheart when he is casting [Nightmare Breath].
Healers
• Avoid being in front of Oakheart when he is casting [Nightmare Breath]. • [Crushing Grip] deals significant damage.
Tanks
• Face Oakheart away from allies so allies are not hit by [Nightmare Breath]. • [Crushing Grip] deals significant damage.
Oakheart
Crushing Grip
Uproot
Strangling Roots
Shattered Earth
Nightmare Breath

Dresaron

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Once a young green drake, tending to whelps in the shadow of the great world tree, Dresaron is now engulfed in nightmare, lost in a fog of hatred and fear. He lashes out with powerful wings and a withering breath, unleashing his rage on any who stumble into his clutches.

Overview
Dresaron engages the players amidst of a clutch of corrupted dragon eggs. Occasionally during the fight Dresaron will use [Down Draft] to push the players back into the eggs, spawning whelplings.
Damage Dealers
• Avoid disturbing Nightmare Eggs and triggering [Hatch Whelpling].
Healers
• Avoid disturbing Nightmare Eggs and triggering [Hatch Whelpling].
Tanks
• Avoid disturbing Nightmare Eggs and triggering [Hatch Whelpling].
Dresaron
Breath of Corruption
Down Draft
Earthshaking Roar
Nightmare Eggs
Hatch Whelpling

Shade of Xavius

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Once a powerful mage, and a councilor to Queen Azshara, Xavius forged a pact with Sargeras to enable the Legion's first invasion of Azeroth. Cursed and tormented in the wake of that defeat, Xavius now projects his true power from the Nightmare into our world, focusing his dark might to break the spirit of his old rival, Malfurion.

Overview
The Shade of Xavius, a shadowy reflection of Xavius's true power, sits in the hollowed-out core of Shaladrassil tormenting Malfurion. At 50% health, the Shade of Xavius casts [Apocalyptic Nightmare] in an attempt to burn Shaladrassil down around him.
Damage Dealers
• If affected by [Induced Paranoia], stay away from other players to keep them from taking damage and being feared. • If affected by [Waking Nightmare], stand near other players to remove the Silence and Pacify.
Healers
• If affected by [Induced Paranoia], stay away from other players to keep them from taking damage and being feared. • If affected by [Waking Nightmare], stand near other players to remove the Silence and Pacify .
Tanks
• If affected by [Induced Paranoia], stay away from other players to keep them from taking damage and being feared. • If affected by [Waking Nightmare], stand near other players to remove the Silence and Pacify .
Damage Dealers
• If affected by [Induced Paranoia], stay away from other players to keep them from taking damage and being feared.
Healers
• If affected by [Induced Paranoia], stay away from other players to keep them from taking damage and being feared.
Tanks
• If affected by [Induced Paranoia], stay away from other players to keep them from taking damage and being feared.
Shade of Xavius
Festering Rip
Feed on the Weak
Nightmare Bolt
Nightmare Bolt
Waking Nightmare
Induced Paranoia
Apocalyptic Nightmare
Apocalyptic Empowerment