Theater of Pain is a max-level dungeon in Shadowlands, located in Maldraxxus. Theater of Pain has 5 boss encounters. The dungeon is available in four difficulties: Normal, Heroic, Mythic, and Mythic+.
The Theater of Pain is located in Maldraxxus.
As expected of Maldraxxians, the Theater of Pain exists as a platform to show off your strength and prove that you are the greatest among the other champions.
In the Theatre of Pain dungeon, players can find 3 Necrolord Banners. There is one Necrolord Banner located in each of the wings after the first boss.
Any player that is part Necrolord Covenant can click on a Necrolord banner to get the Necrolord's Chosen buff which lasts 5 minutes. Any party members that are near the player with the Necrolord's Chosen will get another buff called Necrolord's Command, granting everyone 10% Versatility and Movement Speed!
As there are three Necrolord Banners in the dungeon, you'll get a total of 15 minutes of 10% Versatility and Movement Speed throughout the dungeon!
An Affront of Challengers: Kill Satchel first, Pacerian second, and Dessia third. When Satchel hits 40%, DPS through his shield and interrupt. When Pacerian hits 40%, avoid green stuff on the ground. When Dessia hits 40%, kite her if you are the fixated player. (Groups with Druids or Hunters should immediately dispel her enrage.) When Xira stuns a player, stun/incapacitate/knock her away to break it.
Gorechop: When he pulls you in, run away. Dodge the chains. Kill adds on the sides/corners and avoid the AOE they leave behind.
Xav the Unfallen: Dodge his abilities (he’ll telegraph what he’s doing with green on the ground). Kill the banner. If you’re sent to duel, let the higher-DPS player win.
Kul’tharok: If he casts Draw Soul on you (green line between you and the boss), run through your soul (it’ll be a bright green image of your character) to get it back. The fastest way to get it is to position yourself behind a green circle on the ground while Draw Soul is being cast, which will snare it for you.
Mordretha: Dodge the beam. When you get a green circle around you, don’t overlap with other players. Kill the adds that come out after. Run away from the green/black circle on the ground. After 50%, move out of the center of the arena and dodge ghosts/swirlies.
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