Gahz'rilla

For her appearance during the Elemental Unrest, see Kai'ju Gahz'rilla.

Gahz'rilla
Gender	Female
Race(s)	Hydra demigod[1][2] (Beast) (Beast)
Level	16-31 Elite
Reaction	Alliance Horde
Location	Zul'Farrak
Status	Killable
Relative(s)	Gahz'ragon (spawn), Gahz'raxes (grandspawn)
Pet family	Hydra
Zul'Farrak Zerillis (rare) Sandarr Dunereaver (rare) Theka the Martyr Antu'sul Dustwraith (rare) Witch Doctor Zum'rah Sandfury Executioner Nekrum Gutchewer Shadowpriest Sezz'ziz Gahz'rilla Hydromancer Velratha Ruuzlu Chief Ukorz Sandscalp (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) NPCs Chief Engineer Bilgewhizzle Tran'rek Weegli Blastfuse Murta Grimgut Oro Eyegouge Raven Sergeant Bly Loot

Gahz'rilla is an elite hydra boss summoned in Zul'Farrak.

Background

Long ago, when trolls used to occupy the land of Tanaris, they built up Zul'Farrak, the sand troll city in Tanaris, with a sacred pool. From that pool the trolls summoned the huge hydra Gahz'rilla, so fierce that even her scales crackle with energy. The trolls worshiped her as a deity, but the summoning of Gahz'rilla is a well-kept secret of the trolls. Gahz'rilla is said to be a demigod.^[3][4][5]

Large amounts of ornaments have been modeled after the beast Gahz'rilla. These ornaments are called "Gahz'ridian", after the hydra demigod. Within Zul'Farrak, the legendary hydra is a common motif in architecture and ornamentation.^[6]

Cataclysm

This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

The Sandfury tried to strengthen Gahz'rilla to attack Stormwind. Hydromancer Kulratha attempted to send her into Stormwind and Thunder Bluff, however heroes led by Varian Wrynn and Cairne Bloodhoof invaded Zul'Farrak, slain Kulratha as well as Gahz'rilla. It is unknown what happened to the Sandfury after her defeat, although she did appear to have small versions of her swimming in her pool of water.

Adventure Guide

Legend has it that Gahz'rilla was an adored pet of the Old Gods, or even a demigod in her own right. Whatever the truth is, the Sandfury trolls have worshiped this monstrous hydra for thousands of years. Ever wary of the beast's icy wrath, the trolls will only rouse Gahz'rilla when they have plentiful sacrifices to sate the ravenous creature's appetite.

Abilities

Summoning

Prior to patch 3.0.8, Gahz'rilla had to be summoned. The process of summoning Gahz'rilla was written on Ancient Tablets that dropped as vendor trash in the instance.

The process involved traveling to The Hinterlands to acquire the  [Sacred Mallet] carried by Qiaga the Keeper who resides at the Altar of Zul. To transform the Sacred Mallet into the  [Mallet of Zul'Farrak], one had to bring it to the very top of the Altar of Jintha'Alor.

With the Mallet of Zul'Farrak, Gahz'rilla's gong could then be rung. However, it was (and still is) wise to clear the area first, as Gahz'rilla can knock back players.

As of patch 3.0.8, Gahz'rilla no longer needs to be summoned. She is simply present at the location he used to appear upon being summoned. The Mallet of Zul'Farrak has since been turned into a rare weapon with fairly decent stats and rare skin.

Objective of

•  [50D] Gahz'rilla

Loot

It drops

Gahz'rilla Scale Armor Item Level 89 Binds when picked up Mail Chest 30 Armor +14 Agility or Intellect +20 Stamina +9 Critical Strike +18 Haste Durability 140 / 140 Requires Level 19 Sell Price: 1 56 50 Gahz'rilla Fang Item Level 89 Binds when picked up Unique-Equipped Dagger One-Hand Speed 1.80 10 – 17 Damage (7.5 damage per second) +7 Agility +10 Stamina Equip: Your melee attacks have a chance to surround you with electricity, dealing 116 Nature damage to all nearby enemies every 3 for 15 Sec. Durability 65 / 65 Requires Level 19 Sell Price: 2 21 94 Gahz'rilla's Electrified Scale Quest Item

Strategy

All mobs around the pool should be cleared first, as Gahz'rilla will occasionally launch players through the air which may cause them to land in a group of mobs. Gahz'rilla does not automatically aggro to the players when summoned, and knockback damage can be avoided by landing in the pool of water where she is summoned.

Trivia

• The hydra was also referred to as a he.^[7]
• If the name is closely examined it sounds like "Godzilla". It also bears a close resemblance to Godzilla's opponent Ghidorah.
• It appears as a legendary card for the Hunter class in the Goblins vs Gnomes expansion of Hearthstone. Its flavor text reads: "The Sen'jin High football team is The Gahz'rillas."
• Gahz'rilla's entry in the Adventure Guide mistakenly uses Ghaz'an's icon, that of an Outland hydra, which is completely different from the regular hydras that are found around Azeroth. Gahz'rilla does have their own icon in the game files.

Patch changes

References

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB