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Upper Blackrock Spire

Upper Blackrock Spire

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Boss abilities and loot tables from Blizzard's own journal, boss by boss.

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.

Written notes for this instance are a later milestone. Everything on this page comes from Blizzard's journal data.

Expansion
Warlords of Draenor
Minimum Level
40
Modes
Normal, Heroic, Mythic, Mythic+ Dungeons

Bosses

1. 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.

Abilities

  • Overview

    Gor'ashan stands atop a pedestal, and occasionally calls upon Power Conduits to shield himself during the battle.

  • Orebender Gor'ashan

Loot

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2. 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.

Abilities

  • 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.

  • Kyrak
  • Drakonid Monstrocity

Loot

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3. 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.

Abilities

  • 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.

  • Tharbek, Commander of the Iron March
  • Ironbarb Skyreaver

    Commander Tharbek's fierce rylak mount.

Loot

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4. 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.

Abilities

  • 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.

  • Ragewing
  • Ragewing Whelp

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

Loot

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5. Warlord Zaela

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.

Abilities

  • 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.

  • Zaela, Warlord of the Dragonmaw Clan
  • Emberscale Ironflight

    These proto-drakes swoop down to scorch the combat area during later stages of the fight.

  • 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.

Loot

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Data from patch 12.1.0. Game data provided by Blizzard Entertainment through the Battle.net API.

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