King Gordok
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruKing Gordok is the final boss of Dire Maul North (Gordok Commons) and the center of the famous tribute run. He fights alongside his healer Cho'Rush.
Tactics
- Cho'Rush first. The ogre mage Cho'Rush the Observer heals the King — kill him first or interrupt his heals, or the fight won't end.
- War Stomp. The King stuns the group with a heavy stomp — keep heals topped and don't let melee scatter.
- Heavy hits. As the ogre king he hits very hard — wall-tank him on a well-geared tank.
- On x5 at level 58–60 the fight is manageable once the healer is down and stuns don't cause panic.
Tribute run
- Leave the three guards (Mol'dar, Fengus, Slip'kik) alive, get Kromcrush to surrender, and beat King Gordok.
- When the King dies, Knot Thimblejack appears with a tribute chest: the more guards alive, the better the loot.
- The group gets the guard buffs: Mol'dar's Moxie (damage), Fengus' Ferocity (attack power), Slip'kik's Savvy (spell crit) — top-tier raid prep.
Notable loot
| Item | Slot |
|---|---|
| Tribute chest (Knot Thimblejack) | Various slots |
| ~level 60 blues | Various |
| Ogre Tannin / Gordok Ogre Suit | Disguise |
Why this boss matters
King Gordok is the heart of Dire Maul's tribute run: a proper run grants three valuable buffs and an upgraded chest before raids, making the North wing the most popular raid-prep route.
FAQ
What is the tribute run?
If you leave the three guards (Mol'dar, Fengus, Slip'kik) alive and beat King Gordok, Knot Thimblejack appears with a tribute chest. The more guards alive, the better the loot and the more buffs (Moxie/Ferocity/Savvy) the group gets.
Who is Cho'Rush?
Cho'Rush the Observer is an ogre mage who heals King Gordok. Kill him first or interrupt his heals, or the fight drags on.
Can I become the ogre king?
Yes: by drinking the potion from Ogre Tannin (Gordok Ogre Suit) and wearing the disguise, a player can 'become' an ogre and walk peacefully to the throne — part of the North wing mechanic.