Nerub-ar Palace
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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
- Foul Behemoth's Chelicera
- Seasoned Earthen Boulderplates
- Crunchy Intruder's Wristband
- Devourer's Taut Innards
- Royal Emblem of Nerub-ar
- Ulgrax's Morsel-Masher
- Bile-Soaked Harness
- Husk of Swallowing Darkness
- Greatbelt of the Hungerer
- Venom-Etched Claw
- Rebel's Drained Marrowslacks
- Final Meal's Horns
- Undermoth-Lined Footpads
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
- Sikran's Endless Arsenal
- Duelist's Dancing Steel
- Cosmic-Tinged Treads
- Flawless Phase Blade
- Honored Executioner's Perforator
- Sureki Zealot's Insignia
- Mystic Stalwart's Emblem
- Venerated Stalwart's Emblem
- Splintershot Silkbow
- Visor of the Ascended Captain
- Chitin-Spiked Jackboots
- Dreadful Stalwart's Emblem
- Zenith Stalwart's Emblem
- Throne Defender's Bangles
- Pattern: Adrenal Surge Clasp
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
- Skyterror's Corrosive Organ
- Venerated Obscenity's Idol
- Ravaged Lamplighter's Manacles
- Predator's Feasthooks
- Mystic Obscenity's Idol
- Bludgeons of Blistering Wind
- Behemoth's Eroded Cinch
- Dreadful Obscenity's Idol
- Devotee's Discarded Headdress
- Locket of Broken Memories
- Zenith Obscenity's Idol
- Rasha'nan's Grotesque Talons
- Wings of Shattered Sorrow
- Pattern: Duskthread Lining
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
- Gruesome Syringe
- Ovi'nax's Mercurial Egg
- Writhing Ringworm
- Broodtwister's Grim Catalyst
- Black Blood Injectors
- Venerated Blasphemer's Effigy
- Mystic Blasphemer's Effigy
- Spire of Transfused Horrors
- Accelerated Ascension Coil
- Sanguine Experiment's Bandages
- Zenith Blasphemer's Effigy
- Dreadful Blasphemer's Effigy
- Assimilated Eggshell Slippers
- Recipe: Sticky Sweet Treat
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
- Treacherous Transmitter
- Void Reaper's Contract
- Void Reaper's Warp Blade
- Zenith Slayer's Icon
- Ky'veza's Covert Clasps
- Venerated Slayer's Icon
- Fleeting Massacre Footpads
- Regicide
- Nether Bounty's Greatbelt
- Shade-Touched Silencer
- Bindings of the Starless Night
- Dreadful Slayer's Icon
- Mystic Slayer's Icon
- Plans: Siphoning Stiletto
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
- Spymaster's Web
- Swarmlord's Authority
- Takazj's Entropic Edict
- Skeinspinner's Duplicitous Cuffs
- Anub'arash's Colossal Mandible
- Shattershell Greaves
- Venerated Conniver's Badge
- Whispering Voidlight Spaulders
- Thousand-Scar Impalers
- Dreadful Conniver's Badge
- Silken Advisor's Favor
- Mystic Conniver's Badge
- Zenith Conniver's Badge
- Design: Magnificent Jeweler's Setting
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
- Mad Queen's Mandate
- Crest of the Caustic Despot
- Sovereign's Disdain
- Clutches of Paranoia
- Queensguard Carapace
- Seal of the Poisoned Pact
- Omnivore's Venomous Camouflage
- Voidspoken Sarong
- Ansurek's Final Judgment
- Web-Wrapped Curio
- Acrid Ascendant's Sash
- Frame of Felled Insurgents
- Liquified Defector's Leggings
- Devoted Offering's Irons
- Reins of the Sureki Skyrazor
- Reins of the Ascendant Skyrazor
- Formula: Enchant Weapon - Authority of the Depths
Data from patch 12.1.0. Game data provided by Blizzard Entertainment through the Battle.net API.