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Nerub-ar Palace

Nerub-ar Palace

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

Deep within the kingdom of Azj-Kahet lies Nerub-ar Palace, Queen Ansurek's seat of power. From this shadowed throne Queen Ansurek has tightened her grip on her Sureki followers, leading them along a dark path to a new future. As her paranoia grows, the members of the conspiratorial Severed Threads launch their final gambit against Ansurek's rule.

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

Expansion
The War Within
Minimum Level
80
Modes
Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic, Mythic

Bosses

1. Ulgrax the Devourer

Queen Ansurek's evolutionary experimentation created a number of monstrous guardians for her throne, none more voracious than Ulgrax the Devourer. Driven mad by endless hunger, Ulgrax is now the ravenous protector of Queen Ansurek's court.

Abilities

  • Overview

    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.

  • Gleeful Brutality
  • Feeding Frenzy

    Ulgrax spawns a host of delectible insects.

Loot

2. The Bloodbound Horror

In the dark pits below Nerub-ar Palace, the blood of the Old Gods congeals in foul, black pools. The Bloodbound Horror rises from this vile ooze - drawing everything in its path into The Unseeming.

Abilities

  • Overview

    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.

  • Gruesome Disgorge
  • Bloodcurdle
  • Spewing Hemorrhage
  • Goresplatter
  • Crimson Rain

Loot

3. Sikran, Captain of the Sureki

Sikran established himself as an arrogant duelist within Queen Ansurek's court. Never knowing the cut of an enemy's blade, Sikran dispatched his rivals one-by-one and was proclaimed Captain of the Sureki by the queen herself. This indomitable fighter now ensures that any who threaten his queen fall before the throne's might.

Abilities

  • Overview

    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]

  • Phase Blades
  • Decimate
  • Shattering Sweep
  • Captain's Flourish
  • Rain of Arrows

Loot

4. Rasha'nan

Twisted by Queen Ansurek's experiments, Rasha'nan was transformed from a proud nerubian into a monstrous, winged horror. Trapped within her new form, shattered memories of her former self drive Rasha'nan into an unquenchable rage.

Abilities

  • Overview

    Wounded during the events of the Dawnbreaker, Rasha'nan begins the encounter [Wounded in Battle] at 60% health. As the encounter progresses, she repositions around the arena casting [Acidic Eruption] and pelting players with [Caustic Hail].

  • Rolling Acid
  • Spinneret's Strands
  • Infested Spawn
  • Enveloping Webs
  • Savage Assault

Loot

5. Broodtwister Ovi'nax

Deep within the bowels of the queen's palace, Broodtwister Ovi'nax conducts abominable experiments with the black blood found in Azj-kahet. This corpulent horror lumbers through the palace's cavernous depths, regurgitating inky sludge onto hatchlings to observe its gruesome effects.

Abilities

  • Section 1

    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]

  • Experimental Dosage
  • Experimental Dosage
  • Experimental Eggs
  • Ingest Black Blood
  • Sanguine Overflow

Loot

6. Nexus-Princess Ky'veza

Nexus-Princess Ky'veza arrived at Nerub-ar Palace only recently, quickly establishing herself as a confidante of Queen Ansurek. However, rumors abound within the inner court that she may harbor a dark and deadly secret. If discovered, the princess is prepared to dispatch all witnesses without mercy...

Abilities

  • Overview

    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.

  • Stage One: The Phantom Blade
  • Stage Two: Starless Night

Loot

7. The Silken Court

Scarab Lord Anub'arash and Skeinspinner Takazj are Queen Ansurek's most trusted advisors, yet these two powerful nerubians harbor a hatred for each other even more powerful than their loyalty to the throne. While unleashing their considerable strength onto their enemies, each also fights to ensure their counterpart doesn't survive.

Abilities

  • Overview

    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'ara

  • Whispers of The Silken Court
  • Queen's Proclamation
  • Stage One: Clash of Rivals
  • Intermission: Void Ascension
  • Stage Two: Grasp of the Void

Loot

8. Queen Ansurek

After a revelation of traitors in her court, Queen Ansurek decides she must eradicate the palace's invaders herself. However, paranoia over whom she can trust gnaws at her psyche. With her allies dwindling, Queen Ansurek may delve into dark powers to attain victory, even if that means her most loyal soldiers become her next meal...

Abilities

  • Overview

    $bullet;Devoted Worshippers cast [Cosmic Apocalypse] if not defeated. $bullet;[Froth Vapor] occurs if [Frothing Gluttony] absorbs [Queen's Summons]. $bullet;[Venom Nova] inflicts significant harm unless avoided with [Reactive Froth]. $bullet;[Frothing Gluttony] inflicts significant harm unless avoided with [Abyssal Conduit].

  • Stage One: A Queen's Venom

    Ansurek battles with poison and web to show her mastery of traditional Nerubian power.

  • Intermission: The Spider's Web

    Ansurek shrouds herself in webbing and feeds on her weakened enemies.

  • Stage Two: Royal Ascension

    Ansurek calls reinforcements to her aid as she ascends to her private chamber.

  • Stage Three: Paranoia's Feast

    Ansurek embraces a dark power as paranoia takes hold.

Loot

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