WoW SoD Phase 6 Guide to Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj and Temple of Ahn’Qiraj

Ahn'Qiraj is an ancient city located in the southern Silithus. It comprises two raids: Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, which is a 20-player instance, and the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, one of the bigger raids, involving 40 players, having slightly harder bosses and better drop level rewards. These raids can only be accessed once players complete the event Gates of Ahn'Qiraj.

The players will have to open the gates during the event completing some quest stages and gathering resources. Both raids are centered around the Old God C'Thun and the Qiraji empire, offering valuable loot like set pieces, trinkets, rare weapons, and a pathway to the notable Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline. Make sure to keep enough stock of the gold to make faster progress exploring the new content. 

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Accessing the Raids

To access raids Ruins and Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, one needs to proceed to Silithus, the location of the raids. Opening the doors of the gates required to open the lands is accessed through a coordinated serverwide event within the process involving the Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline. Once the gates are open, players will have both raids leading into the entrance for the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj and Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.

Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj (AQ20)

The Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj is a 20-player raid featuring six bosses. Each encounter offers unique challenges and rewards, including items for the tier 2.5 class set. The bosses in AQ20 include:

• Kurinnaxx – This first boss has powerful cleave attacks and a sand trap ability that requires players to spread out to avoid high damage.

• General Rajaxx – The fight consists of waves of enemies leading up to Rajaxx himself. This encounter requires coordination, as Rajaxx periodically calls for reinforcements.

• Moam – Moam has powerful mana-draining abilities, and groups must manage their mana effectively. Moam also summons mana fiends that need to be controlled or eliminated.

• Buru the Gorger – A boss that must be kited around the room, targeting specific egg piles that deal damage to Buru when they are destroyed.

• Ayamiss the Hunter – This boss summons additional mobs and periodically targets players with a Paralyze ability. Players must deal with adds and avoid Paralyze as much as possible.

• Ossirian the Unscarred – Ossirian, the final boss of AQ20, has the highest difficulty level and requires players to exploit his vulnerability phases by leading him to crystal formations scattered around the room.

Temple of Ahn’Qiraj (AQ40)

The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj is a 40-man raid, with ten bosses total; one of the more popular encounters in WoW history is that of C'Thun, the Old God. AQ40 has a good mix of trash mobs, challenging bosses, and offers many different kinds of loot. Some of the loot that can be acquired include pieces of tier 2.5 armor, rare mounts, and other powerful items.

The major encounters in AQ40 are:

The Prophet Skeram – As the first boss in AQ40, Skeram can clone himself and casts powerful AoE spells, which make this fight complex. Players must split damage across Skeram’s copies, which can be confusing without strong communication.

Silithid Royalty – This encounter features three separate bosses: Vem, Kri, and Yauj. Each boss has different abilities, and players must handle each one carefully, especially Yauj, who heals her allies.

Battleguard Sartura – Known for her whirlwind attack, Sartura requires players to position carefully to avoid taking excessive damage. She also summons adds that need to be quickly controlled.

Fankriss the Unyielding – Fankriss is a challenging encounter due to his ability to spawn additional mobs. Fankriss will periodically summon silithid wasps that can overwhelm the raid if not quickly dealt with.

Viscidus – This unique encounter requires both frost and physical damage to overcome. Viscidus has a frost-based weakness, and groups without a sufficient number of frost spells may find this fight extremely challenging.

Princess Huhuran – A DPS race, Princess Huhuran requires high nature resistance to survive her poison abilities. The raid must deal high damage to avoid being overwhelmed by her poison-based attacks.

Twin Emperors, Vek’nilash and Vek’lor – A highlight encounter in AQ40, the Twin Emperors are immune to different types of damage (melee and spell damage), requiring groups to balance DPS and careful positioning to separate the two bosses.

Ouro – Ouro is a boss that burrows into the ground and periodically re-emerges, dealing high damage. Managing his phases and high AoE damage makes Ouro a tough encounter, though he is optional.

C’Thun – The final boss of AQ40, C’Thun is a legendary encounter with several mechanics. C’Thun’s Eye Beam requires precise positioning, while his stomach phase and Dark Glare mechanics demand well-coordinated movement and high DPS output.

Loot and Rewards

The Ruins and Temple of Ahn’Qiraj offer various rewards, including set pieces, high-value items, and unique rewards. Some of the notable loot includes:

• Tier 2.5 Set Pieces – Both AQ20 and AQ40 drop tier 2.5 set pieces, which can be turned in at Cenarion Circle NPCs in Silithus. These sets provide powerful bonuses for each class and are highly valued by raiders.

• Qiraji Resonating Crystals – AQ40 drops unique mounts (Yellow, Green, Blue Qiraji Battle Tank mounts) usable within the Temple of Ahn’Qiraj, providing faster movement within the raid.

• Ancient Qiraji Ripper and Ancient Qiraji Pugio– Rare daggers with high critical strike bonuses, dropped in AQ40.

• Dark Edge of Insanity – This is a rare two-handed weapon with a chance to inflict a fear effect on enemies, making it a powerful option for PvP or PvE tanking.

The Scepter of the Shifting Sands Questline

The Scepter of the Shifting Sands is a long questline required to open the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj. Players must gather materials and complete challenging tasks across several zones, working with faction leaders to acquire the items needed. The questline includes multiple steps and requires cooperation between players. Completing it allows players to ring the Scarab Gong, initiating the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj opening event.

Once the gates are opened, those who completed the questline earn the Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal, a prestigious mount that can be used outside of the raid, making it a symbol of accomplishment.

Cenarion Circle and Brood of Nozdormu Factions

Progression in both AQ20 and AQ40 is tied directly to reputation with the Cenarion Circle and the Brood of Nozdormu. Reputation that comes with these factions opens up awesome rewards and questlines.

• Cenarion Circle – Players earn Cenarion Circle reputation by clearing AQ20 and completing specific quests. High reputation grants access to valuable rewards, including recipes, gear, and consumables.

• Brood of Nozdormu – AQ40 provides Brood of Nozdormu reputation, which is crucial for earning rewards and items from the faction. High Brood reputation is required for the tier 2.5 armor pieces and other items.

Conclusion

The Ahn’Qiraj raids are a major feature of WoW Season of Discovery Phase 6, providing challenging encounters, intricate mechanics, and rewarding loot. From the intricate wave mechanics in General Rajaxx’s fight in AQ20 to the infamous C’Thun encounter in AQ40, these raids demand preparation, coordination, and experience to master.