| Highmaul | |
|---|---|
| HM | |
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| Location | Nagrand |
| Race(s) |
  Ogre  Orc Ogron  Pale orc |
| End boss |
 Imperator Mar'gok |
| Instance info | |
| Type | Raid |
| Advised level | 100 |
| Minimum average item level | 615 |
| Player limit | 10-30 |
Highmaul is the capital of the Gorian Empire and a raid instance introduced in Warlords of Draenor which opened on December 2, 2014. It features 7 bosses,[1] and serves as the first raid of the expansion. The entrance is in western Nagrand. It is ogre-themed, showing them at the height of their civilization. The layout of the instance is nonlinear, allowing groups to select their own path of progression.
Opening dates
| Date opened (US) | Mode | Wing/bosses | Required achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2014 | Normal | All | None |
| 2 Dec 2014 | Heroic | All | None |
| 9 Dec 2014 | Mythic | All | None |
| 9 Dec 2014 | Raid Finder | First wing (Kargath/Butcher/Brackenspore) |  [The Walled City][2]
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| 16 Dec 2014 | Raid Finder | Second wing (Tectus/Twin Ogron/Ko'ragh) |  [Arcane Sanctum]
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| 6 Jan 2015 | Raid Finder | Third wing (Imperator Mor'gok) |  [Imperator's Fall]
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Background
Code of Rule
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Dungeon Journal
Highmaul is the seat of power for the Gorian Empire, the ogre civilization that ruled Draenor for generations, until the arrival of the draenei. A massive city that belies the ogre reputation for brutish stupidity, Highmaul is full of bustling markets, wealthy nobles, and the roar of the Coliseum crowd echoing through the streets of the slums. Visible from everywhere within the city's walls, Imperator Mar'gok's citadel casts a long shadow, a reminder of his watchful eye and iron grip.
Getting there
The instance line and summoning stone for Highmaul are at [34, 38] in western Nagrand, between Mok'gol Watchpost and the Ancestral Grounds on the east coast of the big island. The nearest flight path is at [50.8, 30.6] at Rilzit's Holdfast, eastward along the northern road.
Geography and subzones
Floor 0
Floor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3
Floor 4
Floor 5
Denizens
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Bosses
- Kargath Bladefist <Warlord of the Shattered Hand>
- The Butcher
- Tectus <The Living Mountain>
- Brackenspore <Walker of the Deep>
- Twin Ogron
- Ko'ragh <Breaker of Magic>
- Imperator Mar'gok <Sorcerer King>
Loot
The gear from Highmaul starts at item level 640 for Raid Finder mode, and increases by 15 item levels for each increase in difficulty. Each piece of loot has the chance to be Warforged, socketed, or contain a bonus stat. Warforged items are automatically 6 item levels higher than their regular versions. In addition to gear, players on the legendary ring quest line have a chance to receive Abrogator Stones from each boss kill.
Achievements
- [The Walled City]
- [Arcane Sanctum]
- [Imperator's Fall]
- [Mythic: Kargath Bladefist]
- [Mythic: The Butcher]
- [Mythic: Brackenspore]
- [Mythic: Tectus]
- [Mythic: Twin Ogron]
- [Mythic: Ko'ragh]
- [Mythic: Imperator's Fall]
Trivia
A card back themed after Highmaul in Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft.
- Pet rocks were once a fad in Highmaul.[3]
- In Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, the Highmaul card back was rewarded for achieving Rank 20 in Ranked Season 19, which took place during October 2015. The flavor text reads: "5 out of 10 ogres agree: this card back is SMASHING!"
Patch changes
- Patch 6.2.0 (2015-06-23): A raid-wide debuff has been added to reduce damage dealt by all creatures and NPCs in Highmaul and Blackrock Foundry on Normal, Heroic, and Mythic difficulty.
- Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14): Added.
- See opening dates.
- See opening dates.
References
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