- This article is about the 10 and 25-player versions of the raid introduced in Patch 3.2.2. For the original 40-man version of Onyxia's Lair, see Onyxia's Lair (original).
| Onyxia's Lair | |
|---|---|
| Onyxia / Ony / Onx[1] | |
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File:Onyxia's Lair.jpg Onyxia's Lair loading screen | |
| Location | Dustwallow Marsh |
| Race(s) | Template:Black Dragonflight Race |
| End boss | Onyxia |
| Instance info | |
| Type | Raid |
| Advised level | 80 |
| Player limit | 10/25 |
The only boss in Onyxia's Lair.
Onyxia's Lair is a level 80 raid dungeon located in the Wyrmbog, Dustwallow Marsh. It is home to Onyxia, the brood mother of the black dragonflight.
Onyxia's Lair was originally a level 60, 40-player raid dungeon, only one of two that were available upon release of World of Warcraft (the other being Molten Core).[2] It was re-tuned as a level 80 raid dungeon in patch 3.2.2 in honor of World of Warcraft's 5-year anniversary. Like all other Wrath of the Lich King raid dungeons, it has both 10-man and 25-man modes.[3]
Lore
Onyxia's lair is in a volcanic cave in Dustwallow Marsh. The floor of the main cavern is just solid enough that Onyxia can sit on it normally without cracking the floor and revealing the lava below. This is intentional; if seriously threatened, she shatters the floor, exposing the lava to further damage her enemies. She has over one hundred eggs in her clutch, but her mate is unknown.[4]
Loot
- Main article: Onyxia's Lair loot
Notable among Onyxia's loot were the tier 2 headpieces. In the retuned version of the instance, the loot was modified to match current level of gear. There is also an extremely fast mount named Brood of Onyxia that drops off her.
Item levels range between 232 (10-player mode) and 245 (25-player mode).
Dungeon denizens
- File:IconSmall Onyxia Small.gif Black dragons (one, Onyxia)
- File:IconSmall SpawnBlack Small.gif Black dragonspawn
- File:IconSmall WhelpBlack Small.gif Black dragon whelps
Mobs
- Boss
- Trash mobs
Achievements
Patches and hotfixes
Patch 3.2.2 (2009-09-22): Onyxia's Lair will be retuned as a 10- and 25-man raid dungeon for level 80 players in honor of the World of Warcraft 5-year anniversary. The same loot will be available (including Tier 2), but stats will be updated to match current content. [5]
- A new 310% flying mount (Brood of Onyxia) will also be added to her loot table. [5]
- A new 310% flying mount (Brood of Onyxia) will also be added to her loot table. [5]
- Patch 3.0.2 - Onyxia's Lair attunement was removed as of patch 3.0.2, as well as the attunement questline. Prior to Patch 3.0.2, it was necessary to have the [Drakefire Amulet] either equipped or in your inventory in order to enter. See Onyxia's Lair Attunement for more information.
References
- ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/calendar/
- ^ Helcon 2004-11-08. Old News 2004 (English). World of Warcraft Open Beta Client Now Available HERE!. Blizzard Entertainment. Retrieved on 2009-08-27. “
Raid Content Including Onyxia and Her Lair: See Azeroth's first true dragon; level-60 players now have mighty and rich raid encounters to challenge them.
New Quests for Molten Core, Desolace, Ashenvale, Stonetalon” - ^ The Brood Mother Returns (English). Under Development. Blizzard Entertainment. Retrieved on 2009-08-27.
- ^ Monster Guide, pg. 165
- ^ a b
Zarhym: The Brood Mother Returns
External links
WowGroupings Group & Raid
Scheduler
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