- For the monk-specific version of this quest, see
[1-10] Enhanced Combat Tactics.
 Enhanced Combat Tactics | |
|---|---|
| Start | Warlord Breka Grimaxe |
| End | Warlord Breka Grimaxe |
| Level | 1-10 (Requires 1) |
| Category | Exile's Reach |
| Rewards | Money, XP |
| Previous |
[1-10] Cooking Meat |
| Next |
[1-10] Northbound |
- For the Alliance version of this quest, see
[1-10] Enhanced Combat Tactics.
[1-10] Objectives[]
Spar with Warlord Breka
- Abilities proven against Warlord Grimaxe (3)
Description[]
Won'sa said the quilboar have kidnapped the missing expedition... including my daughter.
The quilboar will kill you if you're not prepared. They're much smarter and deadlier than murlocs.
I won't see you die by their hands. We're going to spar one last time.
When we are done, you will cleave a path straight through the quilboar!
Rewards[]
You will receive:
Completion[]
You're ready to slaughter the quilboar! Let's speak to Won'sa and see what she knows.
Notes[]
Please add any available information to this section.
- On accept
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Recruit. Quilboar pose a far greater threat than murlocs. You must be ready to face them in battle.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Your next lesson begins now!
- Warlord Breka runs over to the nearby field, then turns to face you.
- Mage
With Warlord Breka targeted, a pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to cast Frostbolt to slow your enemy from far away
If you attempt to get within melee range:
- Warlord Breka knocks you back.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Your spells can be used at range. Cast them to assault your enemies and land the first strike!
If you cast 
[Fire Blast] instead of 
[Frostbolt]:
- Warlord Breka doesn't move.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Fire Blast takes no time to cast. Use it when your foe is already upon you.
Cast Frostbolt:
- Warlord Breka begins to move toward you.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Frostbolt slows your enemy's movements. Keep casting it until they get close to you.
Once she's in melee range, another pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to cast Fire Blast when your enemy is close
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: You can cast Fire Blast instantly, making it the best option when your foe is close to you.
Cast Fire Blast:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Good! Fire Blast's instant cast makes it perfect to use in melee range. Let's practice this again!
- Warlord Breka knocks you back.
Cast Frostbolt again:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Keep using Frostbolt to hold your opponent at bay!
Then cast Fire Blast once she's in melee:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: You've got promise. Let's do it one more time before you face the quilboar.
- Warlord Breka knocks you back once more.
Cast Frostbolt:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Stay away from your foe and hit them with Frostbolt!
Cast Fire Blast once she's in melee:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Enough! You're ready to face the quilboar. Now we rescue our brethren!
- Paladin
With Warlord Breka targeted, a pop-up appears:
- Generate Holy Power! Press <button> to use Crusader Strike
If you attack her for too long without using 
[Crusader Strike]:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Normal attacks won't do much on their own. Use Crusader Strike!
Use Crusader Strike:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Crusader Strike increases your Holy Power. You'll need to use it to use more powerful abilities!
Continue using Crusader Strike until you have 3 Holy Power:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Holy Power burns within you! Use Shield of the Righteous now!
- Another pop-up appears:
- Use your Holy Power! Press <button> to use Shield of the Righteous
Use 
[Shield of the Righteous]:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Good! A skilled Paladin builds up Holy Power quickly, and then uses it to damage their enemies.
Use Crusader Strike again:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Again! Keep using Crusader Strike to build up your Holy Power.
Once you reach 3 Holy Power:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: You have enough Holy Power to use Shield of the Righteous!
Use Shield of the Righteous:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Not bad, recruit. Keep using Crusader Strike to gain Holy Power.
Use Crusader Strike:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Well fought! You're out of Holy Power, so use Crusader Strike to generate more!
At 3 Holy Power:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: You have enough Holy Power to end this! Use Shield of the Righteous!
Use Shield of the Righteous one last time:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Enough! You're ready to fight the quilboar. Now we rescue our brethren!
- Priest
With Warlord Breka targeted, a pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to refresh Shadow Word: Pain on your opponent
If you attempt to get within melee range:
- Warlord Breka knocks you back.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Your spells can be used at range. Cast them to assault your enemies and land the first strike!
If you use 
[Smite] instead of 
[Shadow Word: Pain]:
- Warlord Breka doesn't move.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Use Shadow Word: Pain at the start of combat. It damages your foes over time.
Cast Shadow Word: Pain:
- Warlord Breka begins to move toward you.
- Warlords Breka Grimaxe says: Good! Use Smite while Shadow Word: Pain deals damage. I'll tell you when to use Shadow Word: Pain again.
- Another pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to use Smite while Shadow Word: Pain is active
If you immediately use Shadow Word: Pain again:
- Warlords Breka Grimaxe says: You used Shadow Word: Pain too soon. You'll do more damage if you use it when it has almost expired.
When Shadow Word: Pain's DoT has 3 seconds left:
- Warlords Breka Grimaxe says: Shadow Word: Pain is fading! Cast it again!
Cast it again:
- Warlords Breka Grimaxe says: Fine work, now do it again! Shadow Word: Pain will continue to damage your opponent while you assault them with Smite.
Cast it again when Warlord Breka tells you to:
- Warlords Breka Grimaxe says: Like that, one more time! A priest can wear down their opponents with proper use of Shadow Word: Pain.
Cast it once more when she tells you to:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Enough! You're ready to fight the quilboar. Now we rescue our brethren!
- Rogue
With Warlord Breka targeted, a pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to use Sinister Strike and build up Combo Points
If you attack her for too long without using 
[Sinister Strike]:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Normal attacks won't do much on their own. Use Sinister Strike!
Use Sinister Strike:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Sinister Strike builds up your combo points. Use Eviscerate when you have at least three built up!
If you use 
[Eviscerate] with fewer than three combo points:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Not bad, but Eviscerate is much more powerful when you have more combo points. Try again!
At three combo points:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: You have at least three combo points! Use Eviscerate now!
- Another pop-up appears:
- Use your Combo Points! Press <button> to use Eviscerate
Use Eviscerate:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Good! Eviscerate deals more damage with every combo point. Use it again, but this time with four combo points!
Use Sinister Strike:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Use Sinister Strike as often as you can to gain combo points!
At four combo points:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: You have at least four combo points! Time to use Eviscerate!
Use Eviscerate again:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Well done. Eviscerate spends all of your combo points. Use all five with your next Eviscerate!
Use Sinister Strike:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Focus on getting five combo points before you try using Eviscerate.
At five combo points:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: You're at five combo points. Use Eviscerate to finish this!
Use Eviscerate one more time:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Enough! You're ready to fight the quilboar. Now we rescue our brethren!
- Shaman
With Warlord Breka targeted, a pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to cast Lightning Bolt to slow your enemy from far away
If you attempt to get within melee range:
- Warlord Breka knocks you back.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Your spells can be used at range. Cast them to assault your enemies and land the first strike!
If you cast 
[Flame Shock] instead of 
[Lightning Bolt]:
- Warlord Breka doesn't move.
Cast Frostbolt:
- Warlord Breka begins to move toward you.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Good. Use Lightning Bolt to strike at your enemy when they're far away from you.
Once she's in melee range, another pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to cast Primal Strike when your enemy is close
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Fine work. Use Primal Strike when you're in melee range of your target!
Abilities used:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Well done, now let's try using Lightning Bolt again. Brace yourself!
- Warlord Breka knocks you back.
Cast Lightning Bolt again:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Remember that you can deal plenty of damage as your foe runs towards you!
Then cast Primal Strike once she's in melee:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Again! Keep using Primal Strike when fighting face to face.
- Warlord Breka knocks you back once more.
Last round:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Show me your ranged combat again. It will benefit you against foes who have to close the distance.
Start with Lightning Bolt
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Use your distance to your advantage. Strike your enemy with Lightning Bolt!
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Overwhelm the enemy with melee attacks. You're learning fast!
- says: Warlord Breka Grimaxe
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Enough! You're ready to face the quilboar. Now we rescue our brethren!
- Warrior
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Charge towards me!
If you attempt to get within melee range without using 
[Charge]:
- Warlord Breka knocks you back and a pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to use Charge to close the distance
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Use Charge to start the battle. Show your foe the fury of the Horde!
Once you use Charge, another pop-up appears:
- Use your Rage! Press <button> to use Slam
- A warrior should always Charge into combat. It gives you the Rage you need to use more abilities.
If you fight for too long without using 
[Slam]:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Don't rely on your normal attacks. Use Slam!
After using Slam once:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Slam will spend some of your Rage to deal damage. You can Slam as long as you have enough Rage!
You must Slam three times to move on.
- Warlord Breka knocks you back again.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Charge at me again to get within striking distance! Always begin combat with a Charge.
After Charging:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Well fought! Charge will build your Rage and damage your enemies. Always use it to start a fight.
Use Slam three more times.
- Warlord Breka knocks you back once more.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: One more time. Charge!
After Charging:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Enough! You're ready to fight the quilboar. Now we rescue our brethren!
- Warlock
With Warlord Breka targeted, a pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to refresh Corruption on your target
If you attempt to get within melee range:
- Warlord Breka knocks you back.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Your spells can be used at range. Cast them to assault your enemies and land the first strike!
If you use a damaging spell besides 
[Corruption]:
- Warlord Breka doesn't move.
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Use Corruption at the start of combat. It deals damage to your foe over time.
Oddly, if the above line is triggered by your imp's 
[Firebolt], Warlord Breka will say it in Captain Garrick's voice.
Use Corruption:
- Another pop-up appears:
- Press <button> to use Shadow Bolt while Corruption is on your foe
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Corruption will damage your opponent over time.
When Corruption's DoT has 3 seconds left:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Corruption is wearing off, cast it again!
Cast it again:
- Warlord Breka Grimaxe says: Good, let's go again. I have to know you're ready to face the quilboar.
Cast it again when Warlord Breka tells you to:
- Warlords Breka Grimaxe says: Again! A warlock can do devastating damage with proper use of Corruption.
Cast it once more when she tells you to:
- Warlords Breka Grimaxe says: Enough! You're ready to face the quilboar. Now we rescue our brethren!
Progression[]
- [1-10] Warming Up
- [1-10] Stand Your Ground
- [1-10] Brace for Impact
- [1-10] Murloc Mania
- [1-10] Emergency First Aid
- [1-10] Finding the Lost Expedition
- [1-10] Cooking Meat
- Classes besides hunter: [1-10] Enhanced Combat Tactics or [1-10] Enhanced Combat Tactics
- [1-10] Northbound
- Hunter: [1-10] Taming the Wilds
- [1-10] Down with the Quilboar & [1-10] Forbidden Quilboar Necromancy
- [1-10] The Choppy Booster Mk. 5
- [1-10] Re-sizing the Situation
- [1-10] The Re-Deather
- [1-10] Stocking Up on Supplies
- Complete the following:
- The Harpy Roost:
- [6-10] The Harpy Problem
- [6-10] Harpy Culling & [6-10] Purge the Totems & [6-10] The Rescue of Herbert Gloomburst
- [6-10] Message to Base
- Optional side quest: [6-10] Freeing the Light
- Hrun's Barrow:
- [6-10] Westward Bound
- [6-10] Who Lurks in the Pit
- Class quest/questline:
- [1-10] A Druid's Form
- [1-10] A Hunter's Trap → [1-10] Hunting the Stalker → [1-10] The Art of Taming
- [1-10] A Mage's Knowledge → [1-10] The Best Way to Use Sheep
- [1-10] A Monk's Focus → [1-10] One Last Spar
- [1-10] A Paladin's Service → [1-10] The Divine's Shield
- [1-10] A Priest's End → [1-10] Resurrecting the Recruits
- [1-10] A Rogue's End → [1-10] The Deadliest of Poisons
- [1-10] A Shaman's Duty
- [1-10] A Warlock's Bargain
- [1-10] A Warrior's End → [1-10] Hjalmar's Final Execution
- The Harpy Roost:
- [7-10] To Darkmaul Citadel
- Optional side quest: [7-10G3] Killclaw the Terrible
- Optional side quest:
- [7-10] Right Beneath Their Eyes
- [7-10] Controlling their Stones & [7-10] Catapult Destruction & [7-10] Like Ogres to the Slaughter
- [7-10] Dungeon: Darkmaul Citadel
- [7-10] An End to Beginnings
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[6-10] 
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[1-10] 
[1-10] Beta version[]
- Description
Won'sa said the quilboar have taken the missing expedition... which includes my daughter.
Quilboar will kill you if you're not prepared. They're much smarter than those murlocs you fought.
I won't see you die by their hands. We're going to have one last sparring match.
When we are done, you will cleave a path of destruction through the quilboar!
Patch changes[]
- Patch 9.0.1 (2020-10-13): Added.
