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|name=Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj
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| name = Nibbler! No!
 
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|loc=[[The Scarab Wall]], [[Silithus]]
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| category = Jewelcrafting
 
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|race={{Race|Qiraji }}<br />{{Race|Silithid }}
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| start = [[Marith Lazuria]]
 
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|boss={{NPC||Ossirian the Unscarred}}
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| end = [[Marith Lazuria]]
 
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[[File:Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj bosses.jpg|thumb|350px|Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj bosses]]
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The '''Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj''' is a 10-man outdoor raid dungeon located in southern [[Silithus]], released with [[Patch 1.9]]. Its release was joined by massive server-dependent event called the [[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]]. It can be found by entering the main [[Ahn'Qiraj]] Gate and continuing on the left path.
   
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It uses a similar loot system to [[Zul'Gurub]], via tokens dropped from bosses which are used to complete quests that give item rewards. Additionally, the quests can only be completed once a certain reputation has been reached with the [[Cenarion Circle]]. The rewards are class-specific: a ring at honoured, a cloak at revered and a weapon at exalted. There is a set bonus for all three.
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== Objectives ==
 
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Cut three Solid Zephyrites and give them to Marith Lazuria in Orgrimmar.
 
   
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The entrance to the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]], which is a 40-player raid instance intended to be the step after [[Blackwing Lair]], is via a separate portal following the right path from the Scarab Wall gate.
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== Description ==
 
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Lila's pet Nibbler got into my workshop again!
 
   
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Most of the area is mountable, however, the bug mounts from the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] do not work here.
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I was making a bracelet, to be delivered today. The work was almost done, except for the gems. I spent all night cutting them, but when I stepped out for a bit of breakfast, the little beast came into my workshop and swallowed every gem in sight! The thing can digest ANYTHING, and trust me, you'd break your back trying to pick up its leavings.
 
   
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If any member of your party is in combat then your entire party is in combat no matter where they are in the instance.
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I need to get replacement gems fast the courier is coming in tonight. Help!
 
   
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== Rewards ==
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== History ==
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{{main|Ahn'Qiraj}}
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{{cost|16|53|}} at level 80.
 
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Deep within the deserts of Silithus lies an ancient and powerful race of beings known as the Qiraji. One thousand years ago, the Night Elves and Bronze Dragonflight combined their considerable powers to seal the Qiraji behind the scarab wall with the help of the children of some of the aspects. This is remembered as the "War of the Shifting Sands".
   
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Recently it was discovered that some of the Qiraji were finding ways past the wall. Anachronos, the bronze dragon, helped the adventurers of Azeroth open the Scarab Wall to prevent more incursions. The mortal races have now banded together to confront the evil Qiraji in their own land. A champion has opened the gate and the Horde and Alliance have driven the armies of the Qiraji back into the ruins in retreat. It now falls to heroes to delve into the lair of the Qiraji and put an end to their masters once and for all.{{fact|cited as WoWDC 12, but what is this?}}
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== Completion ==
 
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You've really saved my skin, <name>. Thanks!
 
   
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== Quest progression ==
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== Map and subregions ==
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[[File:WorldMap-RuinsofAhnQiraj.jpg|thumb|300px]]
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Have you brought me those solid zephyrites I need?
 
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{| class="darktable"
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|-
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| [[The Comb]] || [[General's Terrace]] || [[Hatchery|The Hatchery]] || [[Reservoir|The Reservoir]] || [[Scarab Terrace]] || [[Watchers' Terrace]]
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|}
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{{clr}}
   
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== Patch changes ==
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== Quests ==
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*{{questlong|neutral|60R|The Fall of Ossirian}} ''Starts with the quest item [[Head of Ossirian the Unscarred]]''
* {{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Added.}}
 
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== Preparation ==
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Many of the mobs in the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj use poison or nature-based attacks, so nature resistance gear would be ideal. However, nature resistance in Ahn'Qiraj seems not to be near as crucial as fire resistance to Molten Core.
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Guilds who attempt the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj should not be required to be decked out in epic-quality equipment.
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Likewise to nature resistance gear, Greater Nature Protection potions have some potential use in Ahn'Qiraj. However, the formula for these potions is known to sell for more than Greater Fire Protection potions.
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Since the progression for the instances of this size is to go from Blackrock Spire to Zul'Gurub to the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, the type of gear to have would be ZG-level or above. Those wearing Tier 1 gear and above will find this instance a lot simpler.
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Inside the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj there are two portals. The one on the left side is the portal to the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj. The one on the right is the portal to the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]].
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Having at least 1 druid on your raid is not only a good idea, but essential. Entangling Roots, although unreliable, is the only form of Crowd Control that will work in AQ10. A balance Druid will shine in AQ10.
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== Dungeon denizens ==
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* {{RaceIconExt|Anubisath|Small}} [[Anubisath]]
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* {{RaceIconExt|Beetle|Small}} [[Beetle]]s
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* {{RaceIconExt|Frenzy|Small}} [[Frenzies]]
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* {{RaceIconExt|Horusath|Small}} [[Horusath]] (one, {{NPC||Ossirian the Unscarred}})
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* {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Human]] (one, {{NPC||Lieutenant General Andorov}})
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* {{RaceIconExt|Mana|Small}} [[Mana surge]]s
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* {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male|Small}} [[Night elves]]
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* {{RaceIconExt|ObsidianDestroyer|Small}} [[Obsidian destroyer]]s
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* {{RaceIconExt|Ooze|Small}} [[Ooze]]s
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* {{RaceIcon|Qiraji|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Qiraji|Female|Small}} [[Qiraji]]
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* {{RaceIconExt|Roach|Small}} [[Roach]]es (critters)
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* {{RaceIconExt|SandReaver|Small}} [[Sand reaver]] (one, {{NPC||Kurinnaxx}})
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* {{RaceIconExt|Scorpid|Small}} [[Scorpid]]s
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* {{RaceIconExt|SilithidColossus|Small}} [[Silithid colossus]] (one, {{NPC||Buru the Gorger}})
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* {{RaceIconExt|Larva|Small}} [[Silithid larva]]e
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* {{RaceIconExt|SilithidTank|Small}} [[Silithid tank]]s
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* {{RaceIconExt|Silithid|Small}} [[Silithid wasp]]s
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* {{RaceIconExt|SilithidWorker|Small}} [[Silithid worker]]s
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=== Encounters ===
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One of the nice things about AQ10 is that there are only two mandatory boss encounters between the entrance line and Ossirian: Kurinnaxx and General Rajaxx. The raid can then ignore Moam in the Reservoir to skip directly to Ossirian if desired.
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!Bosses !! Monsters
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*'''[[Scarab Terrace]]'''
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**{{NPC||Kurinnaxx|smallicon=IconSmall SandReaver.gif}}
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*'''[[General's Terrace]]'''
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**{{NPC||General Rajaxx|smallicon=IconSmall Qiraji Male.gif}}
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*'''[[Reservoir]]'''
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**{{NPC||Moam|smallicon=IconSmall ObsidianDestroyer.gif}}
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* {{Mob|Canal Frenzy}}
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* {{Mob|Obsidian Destroyer}}
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*'''[[Hatchery]]'''
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**{{NPC||Buru the Gorger|smallicon=IconSmall SilithidColossus.gif}}
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*'''[[Comb]]'''
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**{{NPC||Ayamiss the Hunter|smallicon=IconSmall Silithid.gif}}
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*'''[[Watchers' Terrace]]'''
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**{{NPC||Ossirian the Unscarred|smallicon=IconSmall Horusath.gif}}
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* {{Mob|Anubisath Guardian}}
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* {{NPC||Flesh Hunter}}
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* {{NPC||Hive'Zara Collector}}
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* {{NPC||Hive'Zara Drone}}
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* {{NPC||Hive'Zara Sandstalker}}
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* {{NPC||Hive'Zara Soldier}}
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* {{NPC||Hive'Zara Stinger}}
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* {{NPC||Hive'Zara Tail Lasher}}
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* {{NPC||Hive'Zara Wasp}}
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* {{NPC||Qiraji Gladiator}}
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* {{NPC||Qiraji Swarmguard}}
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* {{NPC||Shrieker Scarab}}
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* {{NPC||Spitting Scarab}}
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== Loot ==
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{{main|Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj loot}}
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The loot in AQ10 comes from:
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* killing [[boss]]es.
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* killing [[mob]]s.
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* coffer chests in the instance containing scarabs and idols, requiring coffer keys that drop off of mobs. The keys are not soulbound and as of 1.10 no longer disappear when you leave the zone. If you only receive one (1) key it is recommended you use it on the chest near Ossirian.
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* If you're in an aq10 group and your group downs at least the second boss then all the mobs up to him do not respawn after a soft reset, aka 30 minutes. But, the scarab coffers do respawn along with the level 55 non-elite scarabs. Typically you get one idol and 11-15 scarabs.
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* After killing [[Ossirian the Unscarred]], his head will drop and that will start the quest the {{quest|The Fall of Ossirian}}, which rewards the player with an epic neck piece.
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==== Loot-quest system ====
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{{main|Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj quest loot}}
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AQ10 loot-quests require scarabs and idols which drop from trash mobs and Qiraji items which drop from bosses, combined with a certain level of faction with the [[Cenarion Circle]].
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Players must collect ten scarab items of two certain types (two lots of five), two stone idols of a certain type, and a single Qiraji item. When a player has the appropriate collection for a particular item and a certain level of reputation with the [[Cenarion Circle]], they can turn them in for the item.
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== World of Warcraft: Cataclysm ==
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During the [[Elemental Unrest]], the Qiraji led by [[Prince Sarsarun]] attempted to invade Stormwind. However, adventurers led by [[Varian Wrynn]] (Alliance) and [[Cairne Bloodhoof]] (Horde) assaulted Ahn Qiraj and slew Sarsarun and any Qiraji nearby. The Sarsarun encounter took place in [[Ahn'Qiraj Terrace]], a region of Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj inaccessible from the normal instance.
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In Cataclysm, The Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj will be converted a 10-player raid. With the concurrent removal of [[Zul'Gurub]], this will mean the end of 20-player raids.
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==Patches and hotfixes==
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{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Now a 10 man raid.}}
 
{{Patch 1.9.0|note=Added}}
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*[http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/zone.html?wzone=94;mid=1183126387268125828;page=1;howmany=50#1183126387268125828 Allakhazam's guide to Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj]
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Revision as of 02:41, 21 December 2010

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Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj
AQ10, RQ, RAQ
Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj loading screen
Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj loading graphic
Location The Scarab Wall, Silithus
Race(s) QirajiQiraji Qiraji
SilithidSilithidSilithidSilithid Silithid
End boss Ossirian the Unscarred
Instance info
Type Raid
Advised level 60+
Player limit 10
Ahn'Qiraj
Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (10)

Kurinnaxx
General Rajaxx
Moam
Buru the Gorger
Ayamiss the Hunter
Ossirian the Unscarred

Temple of Ahn'Qiraj (40)

The Prophet Skeram
Silithid Royalty
Battleguard Sartura
Fankriss the Unyielding
Viscidus
Princess Huhuran
Twin Emperors
Ouro
C'Thun

Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj bosses

Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj bosses

The Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj is a 10-man outdoor raid dungeon located in southern Silithus, released with Patch 1.9. Its release was joined by massive server-dependent event called the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj. It can be found by entering the main Ahn'Qiraj Gate and continuing on the left path.

It uses a similar loot system to Zul'Gurub, via tokens dropped from bosses which are used to complete quests that give item rewards. Additionally, the quests can only be completed once a certain reputation has been reached with the Cenarion Circle. The rewards are class-specific: a ring at honoured, a cloak at revered and a weapon at exalted. There is a set bonus for all three.

The entrance to the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, which is a 40-player raid instance intended to be the step after Blackwing Lair, is via a separate portal following the right path from the Scarab Wall gate.

Most of the area is mountable, however, the bug mounts from the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj do not work here.

If any member of your party is in combat then your entire party is in combat no matter where they are in the instance.

History

Main article: Ahn'Qiraj

Deep within the deserts of Silithus lies an ancient and powerful race of beings known as the Qiraji. One thousand years ago, the Night Elves and Bronze Dragonflight combined their considerable powers to seal the Qiraji behind the scarab wall with the help of the children of some of the aspects. This is remembered as the "War of the Shifting Sands".

Recently it was discovered that some of the Qiraji were finding ways past the wall. Anachronos, the bronze dragon, helped the adventurers of Azeroth open the Scarab Wall to prevent more incursions. The mortal races have now banded together to confront the evil Qiraji in their own land. A champion has opened the gate and the Horde and Alliance have driven the armies of the Qiraji back into the ruins in retreat. It now falls to heroes to delve into the lair of the Qiraji and put an end to their masters once and for all.[citation needed] 

Map and subregions

WorldMap-RuinsofAhnQiraj
The Comb General's Terrace The Hatchery The Reservoir Scarab Terrace Watchers' Terrace

Quests

Preparation

Many of the mobs in the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj use poison or nature-based attacks, so nature resistance gear would be ideal. However, nature resistance in Ahn'Qiraj seems not to be near as crucial as fire resistance to Molten Core.

Guilds who attempt the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj should not be required to be decked out in epic-quality equipment.

Likewise to nature resistance gear, Greater Nature Protection potions have some potential use in Ahn'Qiraj. However, the formula for these potions is known to sell for more than Greater Fire Protection potions.

Since the progression for the instances of this size is to go from Blackrock Spire to Zul'Gurub to the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, the type of gear to have would be ZG-level or above. Those wearing Tier 1 gear and above will find this instance a lot simpler.

Inside the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj there are two portals. The one on the left side is the portal to the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj. The one on the right is the portal to the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.

Having at least 1 druid on your raid is not only a good idea, but essential. Entangling Roots, although unreliable, is the only form of Crowd Control that will work in AQ10. A balance Druid will shine in AQ10.

Dungeon denizens

Encounters

One of the nice things about AQ10 is that there are only two mandatory boss encounters between the entrance line and Ossirian: Kurinnaxx and General Rajaxx. The raid can then ignore Moam in the Reservoir to skip directly to Ossirian if desired.

Bosses Monsters

Loot

Main article: Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj loot

The loot in AQ10 comes from:

  • killing bosses.
  • killing mobs.
  • coffer chests in the instance containing scarabs and idols, requiring coffer keys that drop off of mobs. The keys are not soulbound and as of 1.10 no longer disappear when you leave the zone. If you only receive one (1) key it is recommended you use it on the chest near Ossirian.
  • If you're in an aq10 group and your group downs at least the second boss then all the mobs up to him do not respawn after a soft reset, aka 30 minutes. But, the scarab coffers do respawn along with the level 55 non-elite scarabs. Typically you get one idol and 11-15 scarabs.
  • After killing Ossirian the Unscarred, his head will drop and that will start the quest the The Fall of Ossirian, which rewards the player with an epic neck piece.

Loot-quest system

Main article: Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj quest loot

AQ10 loot-quests require scarabs and idols which drop from trash mobs and Qiraji items which drop from bosses, combined with a certain level of faction with the Cenarion Circle.

Players must collect ten scarab items of two certain types (two lots of five), two stone idols of a certain type, and a single Qiraji item. When a player has the appropriate collection for a particular item and a certain level of reputation with the Cenarion Circle, they can turn them in for the item.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

During the Elemental Unrest, the Qiraji led by Prince Sarsarun attempted to invade Stormwind. However, adventurers led by Varian Wrynn (Alliance) and Cairne Bloodhoof (Horde) assaulted Ahn Qiraj and slew Sarsarun and any Qiraji nearby. The Sarsarun encounter took place in Ahn'Qiraj Terrace, a region of Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj inaccessible from the normal instance.

In Cataclysm, The Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj will be converted a 10-player raid. With the concurrent removal of Zul'Gurub, this will mean the end of 20-player raids.

Patches and hotfixes

Cataclysm Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Now a 10 man raid.
WoW Icon update Patch 1.9.0 (2006-01-03): Added

External links

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