Schematic: Discombobulator Ray

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While this item is a rare drop from Mekgineer Thermaplugg, this recipe is most commonly learned by accessing a Matrix Punchograph 3005-D with a Security DELTA Data Access Card.

The Punchograph is located in the Engineering Labs in Gnomeregan.

Walkthrough to acquire this schematic

This walkthrough describes how to learn the schematic by interacting with the Matrix Punchograph 3005-D. Your Engineering skill must be 160 or higher to access the schematic. No actual schematic object is involved, though.

To get the Discombobulator Ray schematic, you need a Security DELTA Data Access Card. There is no level requirement, and as this item does not bind, it can either be found in Gnomeregan or bought in the Auction House.

This can be run with a group of level 30s and required group sizes drop as levels increase. Level 60s of any class can solo this. A Rogue or Druid can easily solo this as low as level 45.

You must also be able to get to Gnomeregan. For Alliance this is easy, as it is a short run from Ironforge, but Horde will have to get the quest in Booty Bay and take the transporter directly to Gnomeregan.

FYI: You might see on Thottbot there's a comment that the DELTA Security Card is not required to get the Discombobulator Schematic. This is FALSE. You need the Security Card when using Matrix Punchograph 3000-D or else the machine will not list the option to get the schematic. (... sort of; the schematic also drops of the boss, Mekgineer Thermaplugg. However, this method is much easier and more reliable.) However, to get the Minor Recombobulator, you do NOT need any security card at all. Basically follow the instructions here and you can't go wrong.

The Steps

Get your Security DELTA Data Access Card

The DELTA Security access card drops off of all mechanicals in the instance, but it has a significantly higher drop rate from the Arcane Nullifier X-21.

The DELTA Security access card is not consumed when someone uses it to learn the Discombobulator Schematic, so a party with several engineers only needs one card. By that same token, the card is tradeable after you use it, so you can even pass it along to guild members, or sell it in the Auction House.

Go to the Engineering Labs

If you are doing the full Gnomeregan instance, or if you are also trying to get the Minor Recombobulator, you will probably have entered from the main Hall of Gears entrance. Take the stairs down and you'll end up in the Engineering Labs.

If you are JUST going for the Discombobulator ray, it is much faster to get there from the back entrance. This will require the workshop key, or a Rogue with Lockpicking skill at 150 or higher.

Get to the Punchograph 3005-D

Take the lift down to the lower level and work your way over to the door on the western wall.

If you haven't yet gotten your DELTA security card, there are plenty of Arcane Nullifiers here.

• Once you do, head on back to the Matrix Punchograph 3005-D units located in the lower section of the Engineering Labs and get your Discombobulator Ray.

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