When is the raid coming out in patch 10.1?

The new raid in patch 10.1 is called Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible and consists of 9 bosses. This raid has four difficulties: Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic and Mythic.

The raid comes out when Season 2 starts, which is one week after the patch 10.1 goes live: 

  • May 9, in US servers
  • May 10, in EU servers

All four raid difficulties will start at the same time. Raid Finder will be divided in wings with some bosses in each wing. These wings will not be released the same time. 

Raid Finder Wing 1 is called "The Discarded Works" and comes out:

  • May 9, in US servers
  • May 10, in EU servers

Wing 1 consists of following bosses:

Kazzara, the Hellforged
The Amalgamation Chamber
The Forgotten Experiments)

Raid Finder Wing 2 is called "Fury of Giants" and comes out:

  • May 23, in US servers
  • May 24, in EU servers

Wing 2 consists of following bosses:

Assault of the Zaqali
Rashok the Elder
The Vigilant Steward, Zskarn

Raid Finder Wing 3 is called "Neltharion’s Shadow" and comes out:

  • June 6, in US servers
  • June 7, in EU servers

Wing 3 consists of following bosses:

Magmorax
Echo of Neltharion

Raid Finder Wing 4 is called "Edge of the Void" and comes out:

  • June 20, in US servers
  • June 21, in EU servers

Wing 3 consists of following boss:

Scalecommander Sarkareth

Kazzara, the Hellforged

KAZZARA, THE HELLFORGED

Although Neltharion would not use them himself until much later, he experimented with elementium plating in the early days of Aberrus. The end result of elementium and shadowflame was Kazzara, who was deemed far too unstable to release. Driven mad by the excruciating pain of her elementium plates, she now serves as the guardian of the Shadowed Crucible.

The Amalgamation Chamber

THE AMALGAMATION CHAMBER

The Eternal Blaze burns with the heat of a thousand suns, while the essence of Shadow blooms with darkness incarnate. Although exceptionally powerful on their own, when combined, they surge with the unchecked might of shadowflame, creating a whirlwind of ultimate destruction.

The Forgotten Experiments

THE FORGOTTEN EXPERIMENTS

The development of the dracthyr produced many iterations, some more successful than others. Early versions of the experiment proved far too volatile to destroy. Kept dormant for thousands of years, these creations have now awakened, and seek to test their prowess against the champions of Azeroth.

Assault of the Zaqali

ASSAULT OF THE ZAQALI

Led by Warlord Kagni, the Zaqali warband has launched an all-out assault against the Shadowed Crucible in search of their missing Elder, Rashok. Brutal and ruthless, Kagni is willing to employ any tactic to succeed.

Rashok, the Elder

RASHOK, THE ELDER

Imprisoned within Aberrus for a millennia, the Zaqali elder Rashok has been perpetually drained of the raging flame within him to power Neltharion’s twisted laboratory. Existing on the edge of death for so long has driven the elder mad. Should he break free, his vengeance will scour the Shadowed Crucible’s halls.

The Vigilant Steward, Zskarn

THE VIGILANT STEWARD, ZSKARN

Long ago, Zskarn was tasked with testing the mettle of Neltharion’s experiments. Only the most powerful would pass muster and keep their lives. The latest visitors to the Shadowed Crucible have attracted his unwavering attention—but his approval will be much harder to earn.

Magmorax

MAGMORAX

Raised from a pup by Neltharion, the only thing stronger than the loyalty of Magmorax is his appetite. The lava hydra guards the passage into the deepest chambers of the Shadowed Crucible, keeping his master’s secrets safely hidden from prying eyes.

Echo of Neltharion

ECHO OF NELTHARION

Tucked away in the depths of the Shadowed Crucible, Neltharion’s sanctum was a place of refuge and research for the Earth-Warder. Some say that echoes of his powerful presence still linger here, contemplating the future of the black dragonflight and how to obtain the power to ensure its success.

Scalecommander Sarkareth

SCALECOMMANDER SARKARETH

As leader of the Sundered Flame, Scalecommander Sarkareth broke away from the rest of the dracthyr to forge a new future. He has since led his forces to Aberrus, intent on claiming the legacy he believes rightfully belongs to his kind, and is willing to do anything to obtain it.

 

21 Apr 2023