Embark on an epic journey through one of World of Warcraft’s most iconic raids with our comprehensive ‘WoW: Siege of Orgrimmar Raid Guide’. Dive into meticulously crafted strategies and tips that will lead you to victory against some of Azeroth’s most formidable foes. From the oozing depths of Immerseus to the horrifying power of Garrosh Hellscream himself, our guide covers every crucial encounter. Learn how to conquer the vengeful spirits of The Fallen Protectors, navigate the trials posed by Norushen, and outlast the relentless fury of Malkorok. Get ready to master the Siege of Orgrimmar and earn your place among the legends of Azeroth!

Immerseus: The Slimy Menace#

Immerseus is the first boss in the Siege of Orgrimmar raid in World of Warcraft. This giant water elemental is tainted by Sha energy, making it a tricky encounter. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered on how to cleanse this evil puddle.

The Fight: A Two-Phased Battle#

Immerseus has two main phases: the Split Phase and the Corruption Phase. You’ll need to handle both carefully to bring him down.

Phase 1: Corruption Phase#

In this phase, Immerseus stands in the center of his room, and you’ll need to chip away at his health.

• Positioning: Tanks should face Immerseus away from the raid to avoid unnecessary damage.
• Corrosive Blast: This is a frontal cone attack on the tank. Tanks should swap after every Corrosive Blast to manage the damage.
• Sha Bolt: Randomly targets players. Avoid standing in it!
• Swirl: Immerseus will rotate and shoot out blobs. Move out of their path to avoid damage.

Key Tip: Focus your DPS on Immerseus until around 70 energy. He’ll then shift into the Split Phase.

Phase 2: Split Phase#

Immerseus splits into many blue and black puddles. These cute blobs have different jobs.

• Blue Puddles (Contaminated): Healing these will reduce Immerseus’ corruption.
• Black Puddles (Corrupted): DPS these to destroy them.

During the Split Phase#

• Healers: Track and heal the blue puddles before they reach the outer edge.
• DPS: Destroy the black puddles fast. Use slows and stuns to manage them.

After the Split Phase:

• Each healed blue puddle returns health to Immerseus.
• Each destroyed black puddle reduces his corruption.

The more you heal or destroy the puddles, the weaker Immerseus will get. Eventually, this will cleanse him completely and end the fight.

Rinse and Repeat#

This cycle keeps going until Immerseus is fully cleansed. Stay focused on handling each phase efficiently, and remember:

• Healers: Prioritize those blue puddles!
• DPS: Wreck the black puddles and quick.

Important Abilities Overview#

1. Sha Bolt: Targets random players, causing splash damage. Spread out!
2. Swirl: Avoid the rotating jet of sludge.
3. Corrosive Blast: Tank swap after each hit.
4. Split: Manage the puddles effectively - heal the blue, kill the black.

Final Tips#

• Communication: Keep talking to your team. Call out puddle locations and manage movement.
• Mobility: Stay light on your feet and dodge projectiles during Swirl.
• Patience: Don’t rush the phases. Focus on your role and manage puddles smartly.

Immerseus might seem daunting, but with clear roles and communication, he’s the perfect starter to get your raid into gear. Good luck, adventurers, and happy raiding!

The Fallen Protectors#

In the Siege of Orgrimmar raid, you’ll face The Fallen Protectors, a trio of Corrupted Pandaren. The fight includes Rook Stonetoe, He Softfoot, and Sun Tenderheart. Let’s jump into how you can take these guys down without breaking a sweat.

Fight Basics#

Your goal is to bring all three Protectors down at the same time. If one of them hits 1% health while the others have more than 1%, they’ll start casting Desperate Measures, healing up until the health difference isn’t too huge. Manage their health pools equally to avoid this.

Setup and Positioning#

1. Tank Assignment:

   • One tank picks up Rook Stonetoe.
   • The other tank grabs He Softfoot.

2. Positioning:

   • Spread out around the room to avoid sharing damage from abilities like Corruption Kick and Poison Clouds.

3. DPS Healer Classes:

   • Melee DPS on Rook and He.
   • Ranged DPS and healers keeping an eye on Sun and everyone else.

Here’s how to deal with each boss’s abilities:

Rook Stonetoe: The Bruiser#

Rook is all about big, area damage and control abilities.

• Vengeful Strikes:

  • Huge frontal cleave. Tanks should face Rook away from others and dodge when he starts this.

• Corruption Kick:

  • Spins and deals AoE damage. Take a step back till the spin stops.

• Corrupted Brew:

  • Targets a random player, throwing a flask that deals damage. Avoid the puddle it leaves.

• Desperate Measures:

  • Summons three adds: Embodied Despair, Shadowed Weakness, and Embodied Gloom.
  • Embodied Gloom throws out more Corrupted Brew. Tank picks this up ASAP.
  • Embodied Despair and Shadowed Weakness target random players. Kill quickly to reduce damage.

He Softfoot: The Assassin#

He Softfoot is dodge city—lots of poisons and stealth attacks.

• Gouge:

  • Stuns the current tank unless they’re facing away. Off-tank taunt needed during Gouge.

• Garrote:

  • Stealths and targets a random player causing bleed damage. Healers watch out.

• Poison Cloud:

  • Throws a poison bomb. Green ring on the ground is your signal to run.

• Desperate Measures:

  • Mark of Anguish: A massive damage debuff that roots and spreads among players. Pass it around to mitigate damage.

Sun Tenderheart: The Spellslinger#

Sun’s a caster and healer gone bad, she will screw you over with dark magic if unchecked.

• Shadow Word: Bane:

  • Spreads between players. Healers should dispel it.

• Calamity:

  • Raid-wide damage that leaves everybody hurting. Have healers top everyone off after.

• Dark Meditation:

  • Creates a protective bubble, boosting her AoE spell damage. Stand inside to reduce damage.

• Desperate Measures:

  • Summons Manifestations of Terror. These adds need to be quickly interrupted and killed. Puddles on the ground need to be avoided.

Tactics and Strategy#

1. Balance Health: Keep all three bosses’ health equal. Assign a player to call out when to switch targets if one boss is dropping faster.

2. Interrupts and CC:

   • Important to use stuns and interrupts on Sun’s Dark Meditation phase adds and He’s Shadowstep.

3. Cooldown Management:

   • Use healing cooldowns during Desperate Measures as abilities overlap and damage spikes.

4. Clear Communication:

   • Call out abilities like Gouge, Corruption Kick, and new add spawns promptly. Make sure everyone knows where to move.

This fight’s all about teamwork and paying attention to mechanics. With practice and coordination, you’ll have those protectors down in no time. Good luck and happy raiding!

Norushen: The Test of Pride Not a Boss Fight#

Ready for the real challenge? Facing Norushen in the Siege of Orgrimmar raid isn’t your typical boss fight. Instead, it’s more like a big exam where your raid group has to prove their worth by cleansing their corruption and working together. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty!

The Pre-Fight Breakdown#

• Location: Siege of Orgrimmar raid.
• Objective: Cleanse corruption and defeat the Manifestation of Corruption.
• Difficulty Levels: LFR, Normal, Heroic, and Mythic.

Understanding the Fight#

When you first enter the room, you’ll notice it’s not one big boss staring you down. Instead, it’s a whole scenario setting you up for cleansing your corruption. Here’s what you need to know:

• Corruption Bar: Every player has a Corruption bar. The objective is to get it down to zero.
• Purified Players: To cleanse their corruption, players need to enter solo trials and face mini-challenges. Once purified, they can deal full damage to enemies.
• Manifestations of Corruption: These adds spawn periodically. Tanks need to pick them up, and DPS needs to focus them down quickly.
• Amalgam of Corruption: The primary enemy you’ll deal with. As more players cleanse their corruption, the Amalgam becomes easier to handle.

The Fight Phases#

Phase 1: Clearing the Room#

You’ll start with several Manifestations of Corruption appearing in the room. Deal with these adds first.

• Tanks: Grab the adds and hold them away from the group. Use defensive cooldowns as needed.
• DPS: Burn down the Manifestations quickly. Focus on one at a time to make it easier for the tanks.
• Healers: Keep everyone topped up, especially since the adds can deal significant damage.

Phase 2: Entering the Trials#

One or two players at a time will be chosen to enter the Purification Trials. Here’s what happens:

• DPS Trials: Kill the adds as quickly as possible.
• Tank Trials: Survive against a bigger and tougher add.
• Healer Trials: Keep friendly NPCs alive while dealing with smaller adds.

Phase 3: Final Showdown#

After most players have completed their trials and are purified, the Amalgam of Corruption becomes the main target.

• Tank Role: Keep the Amalgam faced away from the raid due to its cone attack. Swap tanking duties to manage debuffs.
• DPS Role: With your corruption cleared, focus all your damage on the Amalgam.
• Healer Role: Watch for heavy raid-wide damage and be ready for burst healing.

Key Abilities to Watch#

• Unleashed Anger: A heavy-hitting attack from the Amalgam aimed at the tanks. Use mitigation!
• Blind Hatred: A laser beam attack that will follow random players. Everyone needs to dodge this!
• Burst of Anger: An AoE attack dealing damage to everyone. Use raid cooldowns to mitigate.

Tips for Success#

1. Cleanse Efficiently: Prioritize players to enter the trials based on their performance and role. The faster you cleanse, the quicker you can focus on the Amalgam.
2. Communication is Key: Always call out who is entering the trials and if they need help or cooldowns.
3. Stay Mobile: Keep an eye out for the laser beams and be ready to move at a moment’s notice.
4. Cooldown Management: Both tanks and healers should use their cooldowns wisely to manage damage spikes and keep the group alive.

Final Thoughts#

Norushen’s encounter is all about coordination and cleansing your corruption. Remember, it’s not about brute force but working together and using your skills strategically. Good luck, and may your loot be epic!

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Malkorok: The Guardian of the Heart#

So, you’ve made it to Malkorok in the Siege of Orgrimmar raid. Congrats! Malkorok is a tough nut to crack, but with some patience and coordination, you can definitely beat him. This guide will help you gear up with the knowledge you need to take him down.

Who is Malkorok?#

Malkorok is Garrosh Hellscream’s most trusted bodyguard and enforcer. He’s pretty much always angry, thanks to the Old Gods’ corruption. Expect a fight filled with corruption, shields, and lots of damage spikes.

The Setup#

• Raid Composition: 2 Tanks, 2-3 Healers, 5-6 DPS
• Phase Mechanics: Starts in Phase 1 and transitions to Phase 2 periodically.

Phase 1: Shield of Darkness#

During Phase 1, Malkorok will be shielded and you need to be aware of a few key abilities:

• Ancient Miasma: Replaces all healing with a shield. Health bars turn purple; healing increases the shield rather than hitting HP.
• Arcing Smash: Hits in a cone. Don’t stand in front of Malkorok!
• Seismic Slam: Random target knock-up. Spread out to avoid multiple people taking damage.
• Imploding Energy: Purple void zones appear, must be soaked by players. If not soaked, they’ll explode for huge damage.
• Breath of Y’Shaarj: Frontal cone attack. Tanks swap after each breath to manage debuffs.

Strategy Tips:

1. Positioning: Have melee DPS behind Malkorok, and ranged DPS spread around the edges of the room to soak Imploding Energy.
2. Tanks: Swap when the Breath of Y’Shaarj debuff stacks too high. Aim Malkorok away from the raid.
3. Healers: Focus on keeping shields up via constant healing, instead of traditional healing methods.

Phase 2: Blood Rage#

Every so often, Malkorok will transition into Phase 2 (Blood Rage). Here he does a lot of raid-wide damage and abilities are modified:

• Blood Rage: Deals raid-wide damage every second. Shield everyone!
• Nameless Strike: Stacks on the tank and deals huge damage. Tanks must activate defensive cooldowns.
• Displaced Energy: Debuff that explodes after a few seconds. Players with this debuff should move out of the group.

Strategy Tips:

1. Have everyone stack up for effective group healing.
2. Use raid-wide cooldowns like Healing Tide Totem or Tranquility.
3. Tanks should pop their strongest cooldowns during Blood Rage and make sure they swap effectively to manage stacks.

Returning to Phase 1#

After Blood Rage, he’ll go back to Phase 1 mechanics. Rinse and repeat until he’s down!

Top Tips#

1. Communication: Coordinate cooldowns and movement. Call out when to stack or spread.
2. Awareness: Keep an eye on the ground for void zones and Arcing Smash.
3. DPS: Balance between adds and Malkorok to prevent overwhelming the raid.

Malkorok’s fight is all about managing damage and keeping those purple shields up. If everyone plays their part and communicates well, you’ll see his health bar hit zero before you know it. Good luck, and happy raiding!

Siege of Orgrimmar: Garrosh Hellscream#

Garrosh Hellscream is the final boss in the Siege of Orgrimmar raid, and oh boy, he’s a tough nut to crack. This guy’s got a serious chip on his shoulder, and it’s up to you and your raid team to bring him down. Here’s everything you need to know to defeat Garrosh and save Azeroth from his iron grasp.

Phase 1: The Warchief’s Might#

Garrosh starts off with a bang, pulling no punches as he tries to flatten your team. Key abilities to watch out for:

• Desecrate: Garrosh throws a massive weapon at a player, creating a nasty void zone on the ground. Avoid these areas like the plague, as they deal heavy damage and expand over time.
• Gripping Despair: This is a stacking DoT (Damage over Time) that Garrosh places on the tank. It increases damage taken, so tanks should swap to keep the stacks manageable.
• Siege Engineer: Adds will spawn periodically and head towards a giant iron star. If they reach it, the star will roll into the raid, causing a ton of damage. Assign DPS to take them down ASAP!

Pro Tip:#

Coordinate with your team to place the Desecrate weapon zones in one area, ideally around the edges of the room, to keep the battlefield clear for movement.

Phase 2: Realm of Y’Shaarj#

Once you whittle Garrosh down to 65% health, you’ll be sucked into his twisted vision of Pandaria. This is where things get really chaotic:

• Banishment: Garrosh will send players into one of three different nightmare realms. Defeating the enemies in these realms will weaken Garrosh once you’re back in the main chamber.
• Y’Shaarj Fragments: These are adds that spawn and move towards Garrosh. If they reach him, they’ll heal him and buff his abilities. DPS should prioritize taking these down.

Guideline:#

Split your team effectively when banished to ensure all realms are handled with minimal fuss. Assign roles before the fight starts!

Phase 3: Chaos Unleashed#

At 30% health, Garrosh taps into the power of Y’Shaarj, going all-out berserk:

• Empowered Abilities: Garrosh’s old abilities become stronger. Desecrate now creates bigger void zones, and Gripping Despair stacks even faster.
• Whirling Corruption: A devastating AoE ability that requires the raid to spread out to minimize damage. Beware of the adds that spawn from this attack!
• Annihilate: Garrosh periodically deals massive damage to the entire raid. Heal through it and use raid cooldowns to survive.

Strategy:#

Focus on clean execution – keep the battlefield clear, prioritize adds, and coordinate cooldowns to weather Garrosh’s big hits.

Final Push: Heart of Y’Shaarj#

In Heroic and Mythic difficulties, there’s an added hellish phase:

• Touch of Y’Shaarj: Garrosh mind-controls players, turning them against their comrades. Crowd control and quick target swaps are essential to deal with this.
• Manifest Rage: Manifestations spawn and cause havoc around the room. DPS must switch priorities to keep the number of these adds in check.

Teamwork Tip:#

Keep calm and stay organized. Communication is key; call out when players need to be freed from mind control, and make sure everyone is on the same page.

Victory and Rewards#

Defeat Garrosh Hellscream, and you’ll not only save Azeroth but also walk away with epic loot. Look out for:

• Kor’kron Juggernaut mount (a rare drop).
• Heritage Armor and Weapons representing Garrosh’s war-torn aesthetic.

Conclusion#

Facing Garrosh Hellscream is an epic battle that requires coordination, skill, and perseverance. By mastering each phase and working as a team, you can bring down one of World of Warcraft’s most infamous villains. Good luck, champions!

Remember, stay focused, and may the elements guide you (and your cooldowns favor you). Happy raiding!