Are you a hunter eager to defeat Sylvanas Windrunner and steal her legendary hunter’s bow Rae’shalare, Death’s Whisper? Well, completing the Sanctum of Domination Raid in the new Shadowlands Patch 9.1 grants you the opportunity to do just that!
Even if you’re not a hunter, there are still many incredible rewards waiting to be claimed beyond the maze-like corridors of Torghast. In this raid, players will battle 9 bosses before facing off against the Banshee Queen herself.
Think you’ve got what it takes to come out on top? Read on to learn more about the lore, bosses, and rewards that await you on this epic adventure.
The Lore Behind the Raid
After an eternity spent bound within The Maw, the Jailer and his immensurable troops assemble as he extends its frontiers to consume Oribos. In the face of obliteration. Bolvar musters his last remaining allies to barge into the core of Torghast and interrupts the Jailer before it’s too late.
Finding and Queueing the Raid
In order to queue for this second raid installment for Shadowlands, players must have a minimum item level of 195. Once you’ve got that, you’re ready to enter, that is if you’re prepared for a long journey full of bloodshed.
The entry point to the portal is located at the northernmost part of Desmotaeron within Beastwarrens. This area of the Maw is riddled with Margrave Vyraz and Helya’s servants, lying idly by as they wait for your encounter. If you try to avoid them by going around Helgard Keep, you will be met by elites that will make your trip deadly if spotted. While there are many challenges to surviving the journey, Matthew Rossi provides an in-depth guide to finding the portal to the Sanctum of Domination, that you can use to help get you closer to those epic rewards mentioned before.
Shadowlands Sanctum of Domination Bosses
Once you’ve entered the portal, you’re ready to slay some enemies. The first boss encountered is the Tarragrue. This rare, elite NPC is the Jailer’s unrelenting beast that has slain many a WoW gamer. This two-phase encounter starts with raiders fighting off four Infused Goliaths. Each one drops an Anima Orb that can be used to activate special Anima Powers which provide you with a boost to help you to eliminate the Tarragrue.
Next up is The Eye of the Jailer. Originally a trade from Odyn, the Jailer corrupted the eye to further his own ends and now uses it to observe all that ensues within his turf and (supposedly) beyond. Once The Eye of the Jailer is defeated, players advance to the next boss, The Nine.
The Nine are the val’kyr warriors Sylvanas call upon to fight for her. This battle is fought primarily against the last 3 remaining sisters: Kyra, Signe, and Skyja. In the first wave, Kyra and Signe act as the first line of defense against the raiders, while Skyja calls the rest of the val’kyr to attack. After either Kyra or Signe reaches a health level of 20%, the second wave begins and Skyja enters the battle to take matters into her own hands. For a more comprehensive guide for conquering this council-like fight, check out this heroic strategy guide from WoW Head.
After players have successfully slaughtered the Nine, they then advance to the next boss in the lineup, Remnant of Ner’zhul. Once he’s done, Soulrender Dormazian is your new challenge. Dormazian is responsible for extracting anima from the prisoners of Torghast to fuel the Jailer’s military. In this encounter, players must prevent Garrosh Hellscream from being tortured.
If players can keep Hellscream from the grasp of Dormazian, they move on to a new two-phase battle against Painsmith Ranzal. As his name suggests, Ranzal is an expert in dishing out pain to his enemies. Terminating this sadistic mastermind is all based on your ability to intellectually utilize the small encounter space, and dodge a variety of spikes while sustaining an exorbitant amount of raid damage.
After defeating Painsmith Ranzal, you’re then met by the Guardian of the First Ones. This single-phase encounter consists of a guardian whose energy is constantly depleted then refilled by the Three Energy Cores. This is your DPS and healer check in the raid, where the boss possesses few mechanics and a very short enrage time.
After eliminating the Guardian of the First Ones and Fatescribe Roh-Kalo (the boss that follows), your next foe is Kel’Thuzad. In this three-phase encounter, raiders must defeat him before the area freezes over with ice and ends the raid.
Once you’ve gotten through all 9 previous bosses, you’re ready to wrestle with the Dark Lady herself. As the Jailer’s last defense against the raiders, players will progress through three phases of epic battling to bring her to her demise. In phase one, players will battle against Sylvanas at the top of the Sanctum of Domination, then follow her all the way to the Arbiter’s platform in Oribos where the final phase begins.
How Can WoW Boosting Help?
The Shadowlands Sanctum of Domination raid is a challenging one, but it can be a lot simpler with the use of a WoW boost. By using a WoW boosting service, you’ll be able to guarantee your victory against the hellacious foes that would otherwise squander your chances for success and get your hands on the unique weapon rewards.
When using a WoW carry service like the one offered by Leprestore, you’ll be able to join in on the chaos, collect epic rewards, and call yourself a victor, without the frustration of repetitive failure. Why raid with strangers when you can have a team of Shadowlands’ best gamers on your side?
The Epic Rewards
Now, there are many rewards offered from the defeated bosses in Sanctum of Domination; however, there a few that really stand out. So, here is a list of a few of the unique weapons awaiting your receipt.
- Rae’shalare, Death’s Whisper (Sylvanas Windrunner)
- Dark Ranger’s Quiver (Sylvanas Windrunner)
- Edge of Night (Sylvanas Windrunner)
- The Devouring Cold (Kel’thuzad)
- Jaithys, the Prison Blade (Kel’thuzad)
- Cruciform Veinripper (Painsmith Ranzal)
- Jotungeirr, Destiny’s Call (The Nine)
Time to Play
Now that you’re well informed on how to find, queue, and play through the Shadowlands Sanctum of Domination raid, it’s time to head out into the Maw and embark on an epic expedition that’s bound to be full of sweat, tears, and lots of blood. Gather your team, enter the portal, defeat your 10 dreadful foes, and come out a glorious hero!