This week, we encounter the affix Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour, which applies a Void Rift debuff to all five players in the party. Here’s how to effectively remove this debuff and the benefits of doing so.
What is Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour?
The Void Rift debuff can be removed in two primary ways:
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Healing: Applying a certain amount of healing to each player's Void Rift.
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Dispelling: Using specific abilities to dispel the Void Rift.
When a Void Rift is successfully removed, the party gains a stack of Lingering Void, which provides bonuses to maximum health and Critical Strike. If all five Void Rifts are cleared, the party can achieve up to +10% maximum health and +20% Critical Strike.
Dispel Options for the Void Rift
Dispelling is the most efficient way to deal with this affix, and nearly every class can contribute. Here's a breakdown of available dispel methods by class:
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Death Knight:
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Use
Anti-Magic Shell
before the shields are applied to prevent them. However, this won’t grant a stack of Lingering Void. To gain that stack, spec into Unyielding Will and then use Anti-Magic Shell after the shields are out.
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Demon Hunter:
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Unfortunately, Demon Hunters do not have any dispel options for this affix.
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Druid:
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All Druid specializations can use Remove Corruption. Restoration Druids also have Nature's Cure for additional dispelling.
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Evoker:
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Use Cauterizing Flame or Expunge. It’s advisable to use Expunge first due to its shorter cooldown, reserving Cauterizing Flame for other critical situations.
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Hunter:
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Hunters need to spec into Emergency Salve, which enables Feign Death and Aspect of the Turtle to remove the Void Rift when used.
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Mage:
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Mages can use Remove Curse to eliminate the affix from any target.
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Monk:
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All Monks have access to Diffuse Magic and Detox. Mistweaver Monks can also save Revival to remove all five debuffs simultaneously, though it has a three-minute cooldown.
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Paladin:
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All Paladins can utilize Cleanse Toxins and Divine Shield, while Holy Paladins can also use Cleanse. Favor Cleanse Toxins for its quicker availability over Divine Shield’s five-minute cooldown.
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Priest:
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Priests can use Purify and Purify Disease for Shadow Priests, but the most effective option is Mass Dispel, which removes all debuffs and has a two-minute cooldown.
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Rogue:
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Rogues can use Cloak of Shadows to handle this affix, but it may be wise to save it for other critical moments in the dungeon.
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Shaman:
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Restoration Shamans can use Purify Spirit, but the standout option for all Shamans is Poison Cleansing Totem. With a 45-second cooldown, this totem can cleanse all five debuffs instantly, making it the strongest choice.
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Warlock:
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Warlocks can use Singe Magic, but it requires an Imp pet, which is generally not recommended due to the better utility of Felhunter or Felguard pets for interrupts.
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Warrior:
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Warriors have Bitter Immunity available, but it is often not recommended due to its position in the talent tree and three-minute cooldown.
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