Emerald Nightmare (instance)
- ️Tue Jul 19 2016
- This article is about the in-game instance. For lore and history of the Emerald Nightmare, see Emerald Nightmare.
| Emerald Nightmare | |
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| EN | |
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| Location | Val'sharah, Broken Isles |
| Race(s) |
  Satyr  Cenarius' Children  Night elf Green dragon Nightmare dragon Furbolg Ancients N'raqi Wisp Lasher Wild God |
| End boss |
 Xavius |
| Instance info | |
| Type | Raid |
| Player limit | 10-30 |
| Cross-faction? |
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Emerald Nightmare is located in Val'sharah with its source being located at the tainted World Tree, Shaladrassil. From here the Nightmare Lord Xavius and his loyal satyr spread the corruption across both Emerald Dream and the physical world.
This instance opened on September 20th, 2016. Mythic difficulty and Raid Finder wing 1 opened on September 27th, 2016. Raid Finder wing 2 opened on October 4, 2016 (one week earlier than had been previously scheduled). The final Raid Finder wing opened on October 18, 2016.
Adventure Guide
The Emerald Dream was created by the titans as a blueprint for Azeroth itself - a verdant and perfect mirror that reflects the state of nature had it remained unspoiled by so-called civilization. For many years, the druids and keepers who are closest to nature have noticed signs of an unsettling presence stirring within the Dream. Spurred on by the Legion and Nightmare Lord Xavius, that creeping corruption has now burst forth, and will engulf all of Azeroth if it is not rooted out at its source.
Encounters
- Darkbough
To cleanse the Nightmare, the brave must ascend the great tree Shaladrassil, where the veil of dreams is thinnest.
- Tormented Guardians
The Nightmare's sway is greatest over those closest to nature, clouding the minds of her stalwart protectors with fear and rage.
- Rift of Aln
Deep within this dark and formless expanse, where reality shifts and the senses deceive, the Nightmare Lord awaits.
Opening dates
| Date opened (US) | Difficulty | Wing/bosses |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2016 | Normal & Heroic | All |
| September 27, 2016 | Mythic | All |
| Raid Finder |  [Darkbough]
(Nythendra, Il'gynoth, Heart of Corruption, Elerethe Renferal) | |
| October 11, 2016 | Raid Finder |  [Tormented Guardians]
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| October 25, 2016 | Raid Finder |  [Rift of Aln]
(Xavius) |
Getting there
Fly to Starsong Refuge in Val'sharah, and follow the road towards Shala'nir. The entrance to the raid is to the left over a series of bridges.
Maps and subregions
Maps
Clutch of Corruption
Core of the Nightmare
Mulgore
Un'Goro Crater
Emerald Dreamway
Ashenvale
The Hinterlands
Duskwood
Feralas
Grizzly Hills
Moonglade
Rift of Aln
Emerald Dream
Subregions
- Clutch of Corruption: At the base of Shaladrassil, the withered husk of the once proud green dragon Nythendra remains guarding access to the Nightmare-corrupted Dream.
- Core of the Nightmare: The Nightmare bleeds out into Azeroth, warping reality. Heroes will need to enter the Nightmare portals and cleanse the corruption sealing off access to the deeper depths.
- Nightmare Grizzly Hills: Overlooking a dark and twisted Grizzly Hills, the wild god Ursoc waits to dispatch the enemies of his new master.
- Nightmare Un'Goro Crater: A darkness grows in the middle of the jungles of this titan-shaped crater, the heart of corruption known as Il'gynoth beats from within a Nightmare-twisted world tree.
- Nightmare Mulgore: Under the shadows of a broken mesa, the tormented soul of Elerethe Renferal lurks, spreading her webs of destruction as she finishes preparations to destroy those she feels betrayed her.
- Emerald Dreamway: This once pristine glade has been completely consumed by the Nightmare thanks to the corrupting influence of Ysondre and the spirits of her companions, the Dragons of Nightmare. The way must be cleared if there is any hope of stopping the Nightmare's spread into Azeroth.
- Nightmare Moonglade: The most sacred place in the Dream warps and collapses under the veil of the Nightmare, further harmed by the active corrupting influence of the demi-god Cenarius.
- Rift of Aln: An endless abyss. Half formed, infinite darkness. This is the true soul of the Nightmare. This is the ultimate fate of Azeroth should her heroes fail to stop the Nightmare Lord.
- The Emerald Dream: A pristine, untouched source of pure life. Can the veils of Nightmare be parted enough to find the path to this serene paradise?
Denizens
| Wing | Bosses | Monsters | NPCs |
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| 1 - Darkbough | Clutch of Corruption | ||
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| Core of the Nightmare | |||
| Un'Goro Crater | |||
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| Mulgore | |||
| 2 - Tormented Guardians | Grizzly Hills | ||
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| Emerald Dreamway | |||
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| The Hinterlands | |||
| Ashenvale | |||
| Feralas | |||
| Duskwood | |||
| Moonglade | |||
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| 3 - Rift of Aln | Rift of Aln | ||
| The Emerald Dream | |||
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Achievements
Loot
| Darkbough | ||
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| Boss | Item | Type |
| Nythendra | Shadow Artifact Relic | |
| Holy Artifact Relic | ||
| Life Artifact Relic | ||
| Frost Artifact Relic | ||
| Mail helmet | ||
| Cloth shoulders | ||
| Plate chest | ||
| Plate bracers | ||
| Mail belt | ||
| Leather belt | ||
| Leather boots | ||
| Ring | ||
| Melee DPS trinket | ||
| Caster DPS[note 1] trinket | ||
| Elerethe Renferal | Fel Artifact Relic | |
| Iron Artifact Relic | ||
| Blood Artifact Relic | ||
| Leather helmet | ||
| Plate helmet | ||
| Cloak | ||
| Mail chest | ||
| Leather bracers | ||
| Cloth belt | ||
| Cloth leggings | ||
| Plate leggings | ||
| Mail boots | ||
| Healer trinket | ||
| Ranged DPS trinket | ||
| Il'gynoth, Heart of Corruption | Frost Artifact Relic | |
| Blood Artifact Relic | ||
| Holy Artifact Relic | ||
| Fire Artifact Relic | ||
| Cloth helmet | ||
| Leather shoulders | ||
| Plate shoulders | ||
| Cloth bracers | ||
| Leather gloves | ||
| Mail gloves | ||
| Plate belt | ||
| Mail leggings | ||
| Ring | ||
| Tank trinket | ||
| Melee DPS trinket | ||
| Caster DPS trinket |
| Tormented Guardians | ||
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| Boss | Item | Type |
| Ursoc | Blood Artifact Relic | |
| Storm Artifact Relic | ||
| Iron Artifact Relic | ||
| Necklace | ||
| Mail shoulders | ||
| Leather chest | ||
| Cloth bracers | ||
| Mail bracers | ||
| Plate gloves | ||
| Leather leggings | ||
| Cloth boots | ||
| Plate boots | ||
| Agility DPS trinket | ||
| Healer trinket | ||
| Tank trinket | ||
| Strength DPS trinket | ||
| Dragons of Nightmare | Life Artifact Relic | |
| Arcane Artifact Relic | ||
| Shadow Artifact Relic | ||
| Leather helmet | ||
| Cloth chest | ||
| Plate chest | ||
| Plate bracers | ||
| Leather bracers | ||
| Mail gloves | ||
| Cloth gloves | ||
| Mail boots | ||
| Ring | ||
| Tank trinket | ||
| Ranged DPS trinket | ||
| Healer trinket | ||
 [Breath of the Undying Serpent] |
Artifact appearance | |
| Cenarius | Life Artifact Relic | |
| Holy Artifact Relic | ||
| Storm Artifact Relic | ||
| Plate helmet | ||
| Cloth shoulders | ||
| Mail shoulders | ||
| Cloak | ||
| Leather chest | ||
| Plate gloves | ||
| Leather belt | ||
| Mail belt | ||
| Cloth boots | ||
| Healer trinket | ||
| Melee trinket |
| Rift of Aln | ||
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| Boss | Item | Type |
| Xavius | Fel Artifact Relic | |
| Arcane Artifact Relic | ||
| Fire Artifact Relic | ||
 [Illusion: Nightmare] |
Weapon illusion | |
| Shadow Artifact Relic | ||
| Cloth helmet | ||
| Necklace | ||
| Plate shoulders | ||
| Cloth chest | ||
| Mail bracers | ||
| Plate belt | ||
| Mail leggings | ||
| Leather leggings | ||
| Leather boots | ||
| Ring | ||
| Caster DPS trinket | ||
| Tank trinket |
- ^ Also drops for Enhancement shaman.
Patch changes
Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
External links
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