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Sanctum of Domination

Sanctum of Domination

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For eons the Jailer was bound within The Maw. Now, his endless armies gather as he expands its boundaries to consume Oribos. In the face of annihilation, Bolvar marshals his last remaining allies to charge into the heart of Torghast and confront the Jailer where he is most powerful.

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

Expansion
Shadowlands
Minimum Level
60
Modes
Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic, Mythic

Bosses

1. The Tarragrue

The Jailer's relentless beast, the Tarragrue, has stalked the halls of Torghast since its first spire was raised. Countless victims have felt their souls trampled to ash by this monstrosity, which now awaits the mortal champions breaching the threshold of the tower.

Abilities

  • Overview

    Infused Goliaths defend the outer perimeter before The Tarragrue, offering potent Anima Powers when defeated. In battle, The Tarragrue attempts to pick off defenseless targets with [Chains of Eternity] while gathering power. Upon reaching 100 energy, The Tarragrue dissolves into Torghast's [Hungering Mist] and stalks its prey with a series of crushing assaults. At 10% health remaining, the Ja

  • Stage One: Confronting the Terror
  • Stage Two: The Desperate Hour
  • Chains of Eternity
  • Hungering Mist
  • Predator's Howl

Loot

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2. The Eye of the Jailer

When Azeroth was young, Odyn traded his eye to Mueh'zala to peer into the Shadowlands. Vain Odyn was deceived, for the Jailer twisted the Eye to serve his own ends. The Eye's unwavering gaze allows the Jailer to see all that transpires within his domain--and perhaps others as well.

Abilities

  • Overview

    The Eye of the Jailer fights players directly on the platform at first. Upon reaching 66%, and 33% health remaining, the Eye of the Jailer unleashes two of its Deathseeker Eyes to assault players on the platform and retreats to fight from a distance. When all of its Deathseeker Eyes have been defeated the Eye of the Jailer becomes enraged, unleashing [Immediate Extermination] and beginning its f

  • Grapple!
  • Stage One: His Gaze Upon You
  • Stage Two: Double Vision
  • Stage Three: Immediate Extermination

Loot

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3. The Nine

The dark pact Sylvanas struck with the val'kyr forged her bond with the Jailer. Through the years, these winged sisters faithfully served the Dark Lady, even if it meant sacrificing themselves on her behalf. Now Sylvanas calls her nine val'kyr to fight for her one last time.

Abilities

  • Overview

    Kyra and Signe begin the assault on the ground, using [Wings of Rage] and [Reverberating Refrain] when their energy reaches 100. Meanwhile, Skyja commands the other val'kyr to strike from the skies. When she reaches 100 energy, she casts [Call of the Val'kyr] to call assistance from her fallen companions. When Kyra or Signe reach low health, Skyja lands and continues the battle.

  • Stage One: The Unending Voice

    Kyra and Signe stand as a first line of defense, preventing intruders from continuing.

  • Stage Two: The First of the Mawsworn

    When Kyra or Signe reach 5% health remaining, Skyja enters the fray and takes matters into her own hands.

  • Stage Two: The First of the Mawsworn

    When Kyra or Signe reach 10% health remaining, Skyja enters the fray and takes matters into her own hands.

  • Stage Two: The First of the Mawsworn

    When Kyra or Signe reach 15% health remaining, Skyja enters the fray and takes matters into her own hands.

  • Stage Two: The First of the Mawsworn

    When Kyra or Signe reach 20% health remaining, Skyja enters the fray and takes matters into her own hands.

Loot

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4. Remnant of Ner'zhul

Intended to herald the Jailer's reign on Azeroth, the first Lich King, Ner'zhul, proved unworthy in his master's eyes. The last remnants of the fallen orc's twisted soul were encased in spiked shadowsteel, condemned to everlasting torment for his failure. All who cross his path will share in his suffering.

Abilities

  • Overview

    The Remnant of Ner'zhul periodically manifests Orbs of Torment that inflict damage to all players until they're destroyed and thrown from the platform. At 80%, 60%, and 30% health remaining, a piece of the armor encasing the Remnant of Ner'zhul shatters, increasing the intensity of [Aura of Spite].

  • Orb of Torment

    [Torments] players until it is carried to the edge of the platform and thrown off.

  • Shatter

    At 80% health remaining, the Helm of Suffering drops to the ground and will duplicate casts of [Suffering].

  • Malevolence
  • Suffering
  • Grasp of Malice

Loot

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5. Soulrender Dormazain

Soulrender Dormazain extracts anima from the hellaciously brutish captives of Torghast to fuel the Jailer's armies. Dormazain has never met a soul he couldn't break, but his latest victim is proving resistant to the usual methods. Feeding on this captive's unending rage, Dormazain will enjoy spending millennia finding his weaknesses.

Abilities

  • Overview

    As Dormazain inflicts [Torment] to Garrosh Hellscream, he gains energy. Upon reaching 100 energy, Dormazain performs [Tormented Eruptions].

  • Torment
  • Tormented Eruptions
  • Warmonger Shackles
  • Ruinblade
  • Brand of Torment

Loot

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6. Painsmith Raznal

Painsmith Raznal is a sadistic mastermind who has spent eons perfecting the deadly traps found in Torghast. He relishes the screams of his victims as a testament to his skill, listening with malignant delight as they echo through the tower's desolate halls.

Abilities

  • Overview

    The Painsmith's chamber is built from deadly spikes that erupt from the floor, activated by his weapons' attacks. Upon reaching 70% and 40% health remaining Raznal will leap to his anvil to forge a new weapon, allowing him to activate spikes in devious new combinations.

  • Stage One: A Chamber of Agony

    The Painsmith wields an Instrument of Pain amidst razor sharp spikes that erupt from the floor.

  • Stage Two: The Screaming Anvil

    Upon reaching 70% and 40% health remaining the Painsmith leaps to his anvil and begins to craft a new Instrument of Pain.

Loot

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7. Guardian of the First Ones

Pulled by the Jailer's chains from a distant, unknown realm, this malfunctioning guardian seeks to protect the inscrutable knowledge known as "cyphers". It uses the last of its power to obliterate any who would attempt to plunder the secrets of its enigmatic makers.

Abilities

  • Overview

    Over the course of the encounter, the Guardian of the First Ones depletes its energy reserve. When the Guardian's Energy reaches 0 it activates [Purging Protocol] until it can link with an Energy Core.

  • Purging Protocol
  • Elimination Pattern
  • Form Sentry
  • Threat Neutralization
  • Disintegration

Loot

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8. Fatescribe Roh-Kalo

Once a fatescribe entrusted with Korthia's countless secrets, the Mawsworn seized Roh-Kalo and bound him to the Jailer's will. With Torghast's power at his disposal, Roh-Kalo seeks to author a new fate for the Shadowlands.

Abilities

  • Overview

    Fatescribe Roh-Kalo calls upon his attackers' fates, singling them out with [Call of Eternity] and building elaborate patterns of destruction with [Fated Conjunction]. At 70% and 40% health remaining, the Fatescribe uses [Realign Fate] to activate the Loom of Fates and draw from its considerable power. Realigning the runes to their true positions interrupts [Darkest Destiny] and forces the Fates

  • Stage One: Scrying Fate

    Fatescribe Roh-Kalo twists fate itself into a weapon, reading players and spells to exploit their predictable weaknesses.

  • Stage Two: Defying Destiny

    Fatescribe Roh-Kalo activates the Loom of Fates, seeking to invoke the players' [Darkest Destiny].

  • Stage Three: Fated Terminus

    Desperate to gain an advantage, Fatescribe Roh-Kalo begins shaping an [Extemporaneous Fate] in addition to his other abilities.

Loot

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9. Kel'Thuzad

The nefarious Kel'Thuzad awaits at the apex of the soul river, allowing the lich to draw upon an unlimited well of power. All his countless schemes and machinations have led to this final confrontation, where he has plotted the mortal champions' ultimate demise in service of his true master.

Abilities

  • Overview

    Kel'Thuzad can only be truly defeated once his phylactery is destroyed. Until then, when Kel'Thuzad reaches 0 health remaining he calls forth his minions to protect him while the phylactery opens and empowers him. During this window, players may enter the phylactery and attempt to destroy the Remnant of Kel'Thuzad. Once fully recovered, Kel'Thuzad gains a stack of [Necrotic Surge] and engages the…

  • Stage One: Chains and Ice

    Kel'Thuzad is a master of frost and shadow and until the phylactery is destroyed, remains immortal.

  • Stage Two: The Phylactery Opens

    When Kel'Thuzad is defeated, the phylactery opens and restores him to life once more. While open, players can enter the phylactery to battle the last remnant of Kel'Thuzad's soul. It is during this time Kel'Thuzad uses March of the Forsaken to summon his minions to protect his exposed phylactery.

  • Stage Three: The Final Stand

    With the phylactery destroyed, true death awaits. Kel'Thuzad unleashes his full power to make his violent last stand.

Loot

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10. Sylvanas Windrunner

With Oribos in peril, a desperate battle at the pinnacle of the Sanctum begins. Standing between the Jailer and the mortals who would stop him is Sylvanas Windrunner. With no masks left to wear, the Banshee Queen unleashes her full power to protect the Banished One while his ultimate plan unfolds.

Abilities

  • Overview

    Azeroth's champions battle Sylvanas at the pinnacle of the Sanctum of Domination, across the vastness between the Maw and the Eternal City, and within the Arbiter's chamber. Players first encounter Sylvanas atop Torghast. Upon reaching 83% health, she rips apart chunks of the tower itself. As the Jailer envelops Oribos in the Maw, players pursue him with the aid of Thrall, Jaina Proudmoore, a

  • Stage One: A Cycle of Hatred

    "We have forgotten what makes us strong." Players battle against Sylvanas atop Torghast while the Jailer remains elusive.

  • Intermission: A Monument to our Suffering

    "You are unfit to wear this crown." Upon reaching 83% health, Sylvanas chains all players with [Domination Chains], then casts [Rive], destroying the tower itself.

  • Stage Two: The Banshee Queen

    "What are we if not slaves to this torment?" Sylvanas enters [Banshee Form], taking to the skies to waylay players' pursuit of the Jailer as he ascends. Thrall and Jaina lend their aid, and cast [Call Earth] and [Channel Ice], respectively, after defeating the Mawforged commanders.

  • Stage Three: The Freedom of Choice

    "Nothing can stop what is to come." Sylvanas follows the players' traversal, greeting them for the final showdown between Death and inevitability in the Jailer's master plan.

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