- Author: Luxrah
- Date: May 1, 2025
- Updated: May 2, 2025
- Expansion: WoW Classic
The next content phase for WoW Classic is now available on Anniversary Edition realms.
Included in the phase are the four Dragons of Nightmare world bosses: Emeriss, Lethon, Taerar, and Ysondre, each with their own powerful loot drops. These bosses were given their own instances in Season of Discovery to make them more accessible, but in WoW Classic they spawn in the open world, where only the most dedicated and coordinated groups can typically manage to tag and slay them.
Phase 4 also adds the Zul’Gurub 20-player raid along with its related reputation and rewards through the Zandalar Tribe. This is the game’s first catch-up raid, offering loot that can help new players and alts get geared up for 40-player content. There are new best-in-slot shoulder enchantments, interesting class gear sets and trinkets, and two rare and coveted mounts: Swift Razzashi Raptor and Swift Zulian Tiger.
The Stranglethorn Vale Fishing Extravaganza also begins with this phase, offering some valuable rewards for Fishing that are often popular among low-level twink characters.
Finally, some quests are now available in Silithus that will lead into the next phase’s content, which revolves around the opening of the Ahn-Qiraj raids.
The Arathi Basin battleground, normally considered part of Phase 4, has already been added to the game. There are two more content phases in WoW Classic following Phase 4, and then Anniversary Edition realms will move into the Burning Crusade expansion.
Within the jungles of Stranglethorn Vale, distant drums beat in an ancient ritual, calling forth the Blood God, Hakkar, to the ancient troll city of Zul’Gurub. Beyond the jungle, ancient emerald dragons rise, the insidious Silithid start to swarm, the most dangerous sport of all gets underway— Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza, and the Tier 0.5 Class Armor Sets (Dungeon Set 2) become available.
Prepare to Enter the Perilous Zul’Gurub
Deep within the jungles of Stranglethorn, distant drums beat in an ancient ritual, calling forth the Blood God, Hakkar, to the ancient troll city of Zul’Gurub. Assemble a band of hardy explorers and make your way to this max-level, 20-player raid instance filled with rare and epic items to procure from its verdant tree-lined avenues and lost temples..
Raid Bosses: 13
Level: 60
Location: East of Lake Nazferiti in Stranglethorn Vale
Reputation: Zandalar Tribe
Thirteen bosses await you within Zul’Gurub, with four available on a rotating basis as part of the Edge of Madness encounter, allowing access to one of these bosses per reset.
Before you face Hakkar, you’ll first want to defeat his five priests to improve your odds of success. They’ll lend their powers to the Blood God if left alive, making him near unstoppable. Defeat them in any order— each has a chance to drop rewards your party may find helpful on your journey through Zul’Gurub.
- High Priest Arlokk
- High Priest Jek’lik
- High Priest Mar’li
- High Priest Thekal
- High Priest Venoxis
- Bloodlord Mandokir
- Jin’do the Hexer
- Gahz’ranka
- Edge of Madness (Each available once weekly)
- Gri’lek
- Hazza’rah
- Renataki
- Wushoolay
- Hakkar
A Rewarding Victory
Great rewards wait within Zul’Gurub, including five epic pieces of gear that can be earned through quest rewards with enough reputation with the Zandalar Tribe. If fortune favors you, you can collect the Swift Razzashi Raptor and Swift Zulian Tiger mounts.
Tier 0.5 Class Armor Set (Dungeon Set 2) Available
All heroes who have earned their Tier 0 (Dungeon Set 1) class armor set can now begin acquiring their Tier 0.5 set. Brave defenders of the Alliance can speak to Deliana in the Great Forge in Ironforge, and heroes of the Horde can speak to Mokvar in the Valley of Wisdom in Orgrimmar to begin their quests.
- Druid: Feralheart Raiment
- Hunter: Beastmaster Armor
- Mage: Sorcerer’s Regalia
- Paladin: Soulforge Armor
- Priest: Vestments of the Virtuous
- Rogue: Darkmantle Armor
- Shaman: The Five Thunders
- Warlock: Deathmist Raiment
- Warrior: Battlegear of Heroism
The Dragons of Nightmare
Something is amiss in the Emerald Dream. Immense dragons of the Green Dragonflight have been sighted guarding the portals at the Great Trees… but these noble creatures have been imbued with an ominous new presence, bereft of the peace for which Ysera is known. To confront these Dragons of Nightmare, you’ll need to call forth your staunchest allies—for their powers are formidable, and they will not hesitate to crush any who draw near.
Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza
Grab your fishing pole (and your sword)—the Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza is about to get underway along the coasts of Stranglethorn Vale! Early on the appointed day, friendly neighborhood goblins will visit Ironforge and Orgrimmar to inform aspiring anglers of the grand tournament and give instructions on participating. A shout will ring across Stranglethorn at the appropriate time to bait your hooks and cast your lines!
The Stirring of the Silithid
The arid sands of Silithus are shifting. Something is awakening beyond the wall to the south. Aid the Druids of the Cenarion Circle as they delve into the mysteries of the desert and seek the answers behind the Twilight Hammer’s mysterious presence in the area. Discover more about the alien creatures known as the Silithid as you explore their hives. Many new endeavors await the high-level adventurer!
We look forward to seeing how you fare in Phase 4 of WoW Classic: 20th Anniversary Edition.
Lok’tar Ogar!
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