Dextren Ward — The Stockade boss guide
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruDextren Ward — A thug convict in the far cell, a pure melee fighter.
Dextren Ward is a Stockade boss with a recommended level of 25–27. A thug convict in the far cell, a pure melee fighter.
Fight tactics
Dextren is a fast melee attacker whose damage lands hardest on lightly armored targets, so a shielded tank handles him easily. Ranged and healers should stay behind him — if he switches to a cloth target he can burst it down quickly.
Key information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 25–27 |
| Role | boss |
| Threat | medium |
| Loot | Random greens, occasionally a dagger or light armor. |
Tips for WoW Classic X5
1. On x5 the group clears this fight quickly — keep healing steady and don't over-pull. 2. The tank builds threat first; damage joins in after a couple of seconds. 3. Ranged and the healer stay behind the boss, out of his area attacks. 4. Grab the related quests in advance — they turn in a couple of minutes from the entrance.
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FAQ
How to beat this boss?
Keep the tank in front, healing steady, and burn the boss down; see the tactics section above for the details.
What level is Dextren Ward?
The recommended range is level 25–27. On an x5 server a coordinated group can handle it a level or two earlier.
Does this boss drop notable loot?
No, mostly random green items — the Stockade is run for experience and quests, not gear.