Classic WoW Spotlight: Ruins and Temple of Ahn'Qiraj

posted 2018/01/21 at 11:54 AM by Neryssa

Ahn'Qiraj War EffortRuins of Ahn'QirajAhn'QirajSilithusOnyxia's LairFarming Nature ResistanceAhn'Qiraj Loot OverviewRuins of Ahn'QirajRuins of Ahn'QirajZul'GurubReputation and Tier SetsCenarion CircleCenarion Circle set

Druid: Symbols of Unending Life

Hunter: Trappings of the Unseen Path

Mage: Trappings of Vaulted Secrets

Paladin: Battlegear of Eternal Justice

Priest: Finery of Infinite Wisdom

Rogue: Emblems of Veiled Shadows

Shaman: Gift of the Gathering Storm

Warlock: Implements of Unspoken Names

Warrior: Battlegear of Unyielding Strength

Brood of NozdormuOssirian the UnscarredBoss Strategy and LootOssirian the UnscarredKurinnaxxGeneral RajaxxKurinnaxxMortal WoundSand TrapDrops:Belt of the Sand ReaverSand Reaver WristguardsBelt of the InquisitionToughened Silithid Hide GlovesVestments of the Shifting SandsQuest drops:Qiraji Martial DrapeQiraji Regal DrapeQiraji Magisterial RingQiraji Ceremonial RingGeneral RajaxxEntangling RootsLieutenant General AndorovKaldorei EliteThundercrashLieutenant General AndorovDrops:Legplates of the Qiraji CommandBoots of the Qiraji GeneralBracers of Qiraji CommandSouthwind's GraspBoots of the VanguardManslayer of the QirajiQuest drops:Qiraji Martial DrapeQiraji Regal DrapeQiraji Magisterial RingQiraji Ceremonial RingMoamDrain ManaArcane EruptionMana BurnMana FiendBanishDrops:Southwind HelmCloak of the SaviorGauntlets of SouthwindMantle of Maz'NadirObsidian Scaled LeggingsRing of FuryChitinous ShoulderguardsLegplates of the DestroyerEye of MoamThick Silithid ChestguardGauntlets of the ImmovableDustwind TurbanTalon of Furious ConcentrationPlans: Black Grasp of the DestroyerQuest drops:Qiraji Magisterial RingQiraji Ceremonial RingQiraji Ornate HiltQiraji Spiked HiltBuru the GorgerBuru EggHive'Zara HatchlingCreeping PlagueDrops:Slime KickersFetish of Chitinous SpikesScaled Bracers of the GorgerQuicksand WadersSlimy Scaled GauntletsBuru's Skull FragmentGloves of the SwarmQuest drops:Qiraji Magisterial RingQiraji Ceremonial RingQiraji Martial DrapeQiraji Regal DrapeQiraji Ornate HiltQiraji Spiked HiltAyamiss the HunterPoison StingerHive'Zara SwarmerHive'Zara LarvaDrops:Scaled Silithid GauntletsBoots of the Desert ProtectorHelm of RegrowthRing of the Desert WindsGauntlets of the ImmovableStinger of AyamissBow of Taut SinewQuest drops: Qiraji Magisterial RingQiraji Ceremonial RingQiraji Martial DrapeQiraji Regal DrapeQiraji Ornate HiltQiraji Spiked HiltOssirian the UnscarredSupreme ModeOssirian CrystalBlinkTravel FormDrops:Sandstorm CloakLeggings of the Black BlizzardShackles of the UnscarredGloves of Dark WisdomCrossbow of Imminent DoomGauntlets of New LifeOssirian's BindingRunic Stone ShouldersSand Polished HammerHelm of DominationBracers of BrutalityMantle of the HorusathStaff of the RuinsQuest drops: Head of Ossirian the UnscarredQiraji Magisterial RingQiraji Ceremonial RingQiraji Martial DrapeQiraji Regal DrapeQiraji Ornate HiltQiraji Spiked HiltTemple of Ahn'QirajAhn'QirajMolten CoreBlackwing LairNature ResistanceGreen Dragon SpotlightReputationBrood of Nozdormu

Trash mobs in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj give 100 Reputation, lasting till Neutral.

Completing a Tier 2.5 quest gives 250 Reputation.

Qiraji Lord's Insignia drops from all bosses but C'Thun, and can be turned in for 500 Reputation.

Ancient Qiraji Artifact is a rare drop from trash mobs, and can be turned in for 1000 Reputation.
It is recommended to save all artifacts and insignias and only turn them in after Neutral, as trash mobs will stop giving reputation by then.

C'Thun2500 ReputationTier Sets and Blessed Qiraji WeaponsTier 2.5

- Paladin
- Warrior
- Rogue
- Warlock
- Mage
- Priest
- Druid
- Shaman
- Hunter

Brood of NozdormuLarge Scarab CofferScarab CofferAndorgosVethseraKandrostraszThe Prophet Skeram
How to obtain each tier piece:

Feet: Obtain Qiraji Bindings of Command/Qiraji Bindings of Dominance from Viscidus or Princess Huhuran. Complete the relevant quest (e.g. Footwraps of the Oracle) from Kandrostrasz. Requires Neutral with Brood of Nozdormu.
Shoulders: Obtain Qiraji Bindings of Command/Qiraji Bindings of Dominance from Viscidus or Princess Huhuran. Complete the relevant quest (e.g. Enigma Shoulderpads) from Andorgos. Requires Neutral with Brood of Nozdormu.
Helm: Obtain Vek'lor's Diadem/Vek'nilash's Circlet from the Twin Emperors: Emperor Vek'lor and Emperor Vek'nilash. Complete the relevant quest (e.g. Tiara of the Oracle) from Andorgos. Requires Friendly with Brood of Nozdormu.
Legs: Obtain Ouro's Intact Hide/Skin of the Great Sandworm from Ouro. Complete the relevant quest (e.g. Deathdealer's Leggings) from Kandrostrasz. Requires Friendly with Brood of Nozdormu.
Chest: Obtain Carapace of the Old God/Husk of the Old God from end-boss C'Thun. Complete the relevant quest (e.g. Enigma Robes) from Vethsera. Requires Honored with Brood of Nozdormu.

Merithra of the DreamArygosImperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji RegaliaElementium Ore

Imperial Qiraji Armaments: Choose between Blessed Qiraji War Axe, Blessed Qiraji Musket, Blessed Qiraji Pugio, or Blessed Qiraji Bulwark.
Imperial Qiraji Regalia: Choose between Blessed Qiraji Acolyte Staff, Blessed Qiraji Augur Staff or Blessed Qiraji War Hammer.

Boss Strategy and LootTheBugTrioViscidusOuroC'ThunThe Prophet SkeramArcane ExplosionEarth ShockTrue FulfillmentPolymorphDrops:Amulet of Foul WardingPendant of the Qiraji GuardianCloak of Concentrated HatredLeggings of ImmersionBeetle Scaled WristguardsBoots of the Fallen ProphetBarrage ShouldersBreastplate of AnnihilationBoots of the Redeemed ProphecyBoots of the Unwavering WillRing of Swarming ThoughtStaff of the Qiraji ProphetsHammer of Ji'zhiQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji Regalia<Fury>Medivh US<Curse>Stormscale EUPrincess YaujLord KriVemPrincess YaujGreat HealFrost NovaDrops if Yauj dies last:Mantle of Phrenic PowerBile-Covered GauntletsMantle of the Desert's FuryMantle of the Desert CrusadeUkko's Ring of DarknessLord KriToxic VolleyAspect of the WildSummon Poison CloudDrops if Kri dies last:Vest of Swift ExecutionRing of the DevouredPetrified ScarabWand of Qiraji NobilityVemDrops if Vem dies last:Gloves of EbruOoze-ridden GauntletsBoots of the Fallen HeroAngelista's CharmShared Drops:Cape of the TrinityRobes of the TriumvirateTernary MantleGuise of the DevourerTriad GirdleAngelista's TouchQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji Regalia<Fury>Medivh US<Steadfast>Battleguard SarturaSartura's Royal GuardWhirlwindKnockbackKidney ShotHammer of JusticeDrops:Necklace of PurityLeggings of the Festering SwarmRecomposed BootsRobes of the BattleguardSilithid ClawThick Qirajihide BeltCreeping Vine HelmGloves of EnforcementScaled Leggings of Qiraji FurySartura's MightGauntlets of Steadfast DeterminationLegplates of Blazing LightBadge of the SwarmguardQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji Regalia<Fury>Medivh US<Enigma>Doomhammer EUFankriss the UnyieldingMortal WoundVekniss HatchlingSpawn of FankrissQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji Regalia<Fury>Medivh US<Unity>Demon Soul USViscidusPoison Bolt VolleyGreater Nature Protection PotionFreezing PhaseFrostboltWand of Biting ColdFrost Oil

Viscidus begins to slow. - After 100 Frost attacks, movement and attack speed slowed by 15%.

Viscidus is freezing up. - After 150 Frost attacks, movement and attack speed slowed by 30%.

Viscidus is frozen solid. - After 200 Frost attacks, Freezing Phase ends here.

Shattering Phase

Viscidus begins to crack. - Continue attacking.

Viscidus looks ready to shatter. - Continue attacking.

Viscidus explodes! - Shattering Phase ends.

Globes of ViscidusDrops:Gauntlets of KalimdorSlime-coated LeggingsSharpened Silithid FemurGauntlets of the Righteous ChampionRing of the Qiraji FuryScarab BroochQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji RegaliaQiraji Bindings of DominanceQiraji Bindings of Command<Death and Taxes>Korgath US<Replica>Darksorrow EUPrincess HuhuranAcid SpitDO NOT DISPELL THIS!Noxious PoisonBerserkPoison BoltDrops:Huhuran's StingerCloak of the Golden HiveGloves of the MessiahWasphide GauntletsWasphide GauntletsRing of the MartyrQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji RegaliaQiraji Bindings of DominanceQiraji Bindings of Command<Fury>Medivh US<NoX>Emperor Vek'lorEmperor Vek'nilashHeal BrotherEmperor Vek'lorShadow BoltArcane BurstEmperor Vek'nilashUnbalancing StrikeMutate BugTwin TeleportVek'lor Drops:Boots of EpiphanyQiraji Execution BracersVek'lor's Gloves of DevastationRoyal Qiraji BeltRing of Emperor Vek'lorRoyal Scepter of Vek'lorVek'nilash Drops:Bracelets of Royal RedemptionGloves of the Hidden TempleRegenerating Belt of Vek'nilashGrasp of the Fallen EmperorBelt of the Fallen EmperorAmulet of Vek'nilashKalimdor's RevengeQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji RegaliaVek'lor's DiademVek'nilash's Circlet<vodka>Mannoroth US<Light of Adytum>Laughing Skull USOuroSand BlastSweepSummon Ouro MoundsOuro ScarabOuroDrops:Don Rigoberto's Lost HatBurrower BracersLarvae of the Great WormJom GabbarThe Burrower's ShellWormscale BlockerQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji RegaliaOuro's Intact HideSkin of the Great Sandworm<Retribution>Arthas US<Fortis>Kel'Thuzad USC'ThunEye of C'ThunEye BeamEye TentacleClaw TentacleHamstringGround RuptureC'ThunEye TentacleGiant Claw TentacleGiant Eye TentacleFlesh TentacleDigestive AcidDrops:Cloak of the DevouredDark Storm GauntletsGrasp of the Old GodEyestalk Waist CordDeath's StingBelt of Never-ending AgonyScepter of the False ProphetGauntlets of AnnihilationRing of the GodslayerVanquished Tentacle of C'ThunDark Edge of InsanityQuest Drops:Imperial Qiraji ArmamentsImperial Qiraji RegaliaHusk of the Old GodCarapace of the Old God<Nihilum>Magtheridon EU<Curse>Stormscale EUFun Facts and Trivia

Lieutenant General Andorov, the NPC that helps you during the General Rajaxx fight, is a reference to the movie Commando, with Arnold Schwarzenegger. When you engage Rajaxx, Andorov will yell, Remember, Rajaxx, when I said I'd kill you last? I lied..., which is almost an exact replica from Schwarzenegger's quote on the movie.

Ouro is full of references to the series of novels Dune. The boss himself is based on sandworms that were lethal in the series, and Jom Gabbar is an obvious reference to the Gom Jabbar, a poisonous needle that could be attached to a person's fingertip.

To this day, the trash leading to C'Thun is considered one of the worst in the history of WoW raiding. So much that a guild resorted to model editing to attempt to skip this trash and ended up getting a permaban!

C'Thun was never beaten before nerfs. The fight was released with tentacles that would knock you to the ceiling of C'Thun's room, dealing lethal fall damage, or even tentacles spawning outside the room but still attacking players. Top guilds back in the day actually went as far as sharing insights on the WoW forums. C'Thun was finally nerfed on April 25th, 2006, and guilds killed him within 2 hours of said nerfs going live.
Another infamous C'Thun exploit was using Disgusting Oozeling while in C'Thun's stomach. Spamming the companion pet would eventually overwrite the 8 debuffs limit because of it's Oozeling's Disgusting Aura, removing Digestive Acid and allowing people to stay inside his stomach for longer.

Comments

Comment by RegaderitaSomething I've always wondered... Back on the day, how much did people know about what waited at the end? Nowadays, we know almost everything before it's even released, but back then...Comment by GrortraughAnother fun bit of trivia: both instances are farmed for their trash drops which contain rare vanilla sets. Ruins in particular is the best source for Glorious Legplates.Comment by AldarixSomething I've always wondered... Back on the day, how much did people know about what waited at the end? Nowadays, we know almost everything before it's even released, but back then...Comment by Xeneonicd particularly C'thun on farm just because how difficult he was. get hyped up for the upcoming WoW Classic servers!Comment by offspinnerI remember farming NR for the Huhuran fight (plenty of Dire Maul runs).

We ran as a raid syndicate on our server - several smaller RP guilds co-operating to form a raid group. It worked pretty well; we got as far as Twin Emps before TBC dropped.Comment by AldarixI am not looking forward to classic servers. There are so many things that made vanilla great (dungeon and raid loot was difficult to obtain and you stood apart from other players, more options for talent customisation, end game professions were rewarding both in gear and money) but there are so many better elements that exist today. Plus being more casual these days compared to end game raiding in vanilla, I actually rely and enjoy the LFR system so I can experience end game.Comment by PortriosI am not looking forward to classic servers. There are so many things that made vanilla great (dungeon and raid loot was difficult to obtain and you stood apart from other players, more options for talent customisation, end game professions were rewarding both in gear and money) but there are so many better elements that exist today. Plus being more casual these days compared to end game raiding in vanilla, I actually rely and enjoy the LFR system so I can experience end game.Comment by DeihjanI am not looking forward to classic servers. There are so many things that made vanilla great (dungeon and raid loot was difficult to obtain and you stood apart from other players, more options for talent customisation, end game professions were rewarding both in gear and money) but there are so many better elements that exist today. Plus being more casual these days compared to end game raiding in vanilla, I actually rely and enjoy the LFR system so I can experience end game.Comment by offspinner

what are you, a sadist? the only experience i have with lfr every_time i forget how bad it was last time is toxic players flaming each other while failing to play the most basic of mechanics - it's a horrible experience and should be abolished from the game, people that want to experience the "game" can pug normal, which all things considered goes MUCH better because people actually play and behave decent or get kicked (with decent meaning don't die on purpose or just don't giving a damn about social norm, it's an mmo after all)Comment by vinicabralGreat post! Congrats!Comment by dumencI am not looking forward to classic servers. There are so many things that made vanilla great (dungeon and raid loot was difficult to obtain and you stood apart from other players, more options for talent customisation, end game professions were rewarding both in gear and money) but there are so many better elements that exist today. Plus being more casual these days compared to end game raiding in vanilla, I actually rely and enjoy the LFR system so I can experience end game.

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