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The Nexus Guide — Dungeon guide · WoW Wrath of the Lich King

Level
70–73
Group
5 players
Bosses
4
Difficulty
Normal and Heroic (level 80)
Location
Borean Tundra
Key
None needed

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How the run goes

Malygos's stronghold under Coldarra. Grand Magus Telestra, Anomalus and Ormorok the Tree-Shaper each hold one of the orbs that imprison Keristrasza; kill all three in any order and she's freed to fight you.

Group: A tank, a healer and three damage dealers from about level 70. Mage hunters and frozen elementals; keep moving on Keristrasza.

Map and route

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The Nexus, interior mapEntranceEntranceStop 1: Grand Magus TelestraStop 2: AnomalusStop 3: Ormorok the Tree-ShaperStop 4: Keristrasza

Grand Magus Telestra and Anomalus in the western and northern halls, Ormorok in the Singing Grove; their three seals then open Keristrasza's prison at the Axis of Alignment.

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  1. 1.The three guardians

    From the entrance through the halls to Grand Magus Telestra in the library, then Anomalus in the chamber of rifts and Ormorok the Tree-Shaper in the frozen grove.

    1. 1Grand Magus Telestra
    2. 2Anomalus
    3. 3Ormorok the Tree-Shaper

  2. 2.Keristrasza

    With the three orbs released, return to the central chamber where Keristrasza is freed.

    1. 4Keristrasza

Boss by boss

The three guardians

On the way: Azure magus and enforcers, crystalline protectors and frozen elementals.

  1. 1

    Grand Magus Telestra

    Loot and drops →
    Normal
    Level
    72 · Elite
    Health
    120,125
    Mana
    49,635
    Armor
    7,305
    Heroic
    Level
    82 · Elite
    Health
    242,658
    Mana
    62,535
    Armor
    10,253
    • FirebombInflicts Fire damage to an enemy and enemies nearby.
    • Ice NovaDeals 2357 to 2643 Frost damage to all enemies within 60 yards, stunning them for 3 sec.

    A blue dragonflight mage who throws Firebombs and Ice Novas, and at half health splits into three images (fire, frost and arcane) that must die close together before she reforms.

    Tanks
    Hold her where the group can reach her; when she splits, gather the three images on you so the damage dealers can hit them together.
    Healers
    Ice Nova freezes the group; heal through Firebombs.
    Damage dealers
    When she splits, kill all three images close together.
  2. 2

    Anomalus

    Loot and drops →
    Normal
    Level
    72 · Elite
    Health
    192,200
    Mana
    49,635
    Armor
    7,305
    Heroic
    Level
    82 · Elite
    Health
    431,392
    Mana
    62,535
    Armor
    10,253
    • Rift ShieldChannels energy from the caster to nearby Chaotic Rifts, charging them with energy. The caster is immune to damage while channeling.
    • Create RiftTears the fabric of space, opening a Chaotic Rift near Anomalus.
    • Charge RiftsAnomalus channels his chaotic energy into nearby rifts, increasing their attack range and the rate at which they create Chaotic Wraiths.

    A rift elemental who creates Chaotic Rifts that spawn sparks. At set health he shields himself and charges a rift; kill the charged rift to drop the shield.

    Tanks
    Hold Anomalus in the middle of the room and pick up the Crazed Mana Wraiths that pour out of each rift.
    Healers
    The wraiths hit whoever they reach first; stay near the tank so they come to you inside the area the tank can taunt.
    Damage dealers
    Kill rifts quickly; when he shields, kill the charged rift first.
  3. 3

    Ormorok the Tree-Shaper

    Loot and drops →
    Normal
    Level
    72 · Elite
    Health
    192,200
    Armor
    7,318
    Heroic
    Level
    82 · Elite
    Health
    431,392
    Armor
    10,356
    • Crystal SpikesSummons a series of crystal spikes that radiate out in all directions from the caster. After a short time, they will erupt from the ground, dealing 9425 to 10575 damage to all nearby enemies and knocking them into the air.
    • FrenzyIncreases the caster's Physical damage by 100%.

    A crystal giant who sends Crystal Spikes up through the floor, tramples, reflects spells and frenzies at low health. On Heroic he summons crystal tanglers.

    Tanks
    Keep him away from where spikes erupt; save cooldowns for his frenzy.
    Healers
    Watch the floor: Crystal Spikes rise from the ground in lines, so step out before they burst, then catch the tank up.
    Damage dealers
    Dodge the spikes; casters watch for Spell Reflection.

Keristrasza

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    Keristrasza

    Loot and drops →
    Normal
    Level
    73 · Elite
    Health
    248,500
    Mana
    67,740
    Armor
    7,604
    Heroic
    Level
    82 · Elite
    Health
    512,278
    Mana
    83,380
    Armor
    10,253
    • Intense ColdDeals periodic damage and slows the attack and casting speeds of nearby enemies over time. Movement breaks the effect.
    • CrystallizeInflicts Frost damage to nearby enemies, immobilizing them for up to 10 sec.
    • EnrageEnrages, increasing physical damage and attack speed for 2 min.

    A red dragon freed from her prison. Intense Cold stacks on players who stand still; she breathes, sweeps her tail, chains a player in crystal and enrages at a quarter of her health.

    Tanks
    Face her away; keep shifting your position slightly to shed Intense Cold.
    Healers
    Keep moving or jumping to drop Intense Cold stacks.
    Damage dealers
    Stay to her side, keep moving a little, and burn her through the enrage.

Before you go

  • Move often on Keristrasza to clear her Intense Cold stacks.
  • Kill Anomalus's rifts or their sparks before they swarm the healer.
  • Normal needs only the level. Heroic needs level 80 and no key: the party leader sets the difficulty before entering.

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