Dungeons
Skum - the thunder lizard of Wailing Caverns
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruSkum - the optional thunder lizard
Skum is a thunder lizard and an optional boss of Wailing Caverns. He casts lightning and stands off the main route, so the group decides whether to visit him for the loot.
LightningNature damage on a target
Thunder lizardNature charges on his hits
Tail SpikeLoot: a decent dagger
Tactics
- Skum is optional - visit him only if you want the loot.
- Keep him on the tank; melee hit from behind.
- His lightning is single-target - keep heals on the tank.
- Position casters so they don't soak extra nature damage.
- On x5 he drops fast; it's a short optional fight.
Loot
| Item | Slot | For |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Spike | Dagger | Rogue, Warrior |
| Glowing Lizardscale Cloak | Back | Melee, agility |
Tips for WoW Classic x5
1. On x5 Skum is an optional detour for loot. 2. Tail Spike is a fine early dagger for a Rogue. 3. Glowing Lizardscale Cloak suits agility classes.
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FAQ
Who is Skum?
Skum is a thunder lizard, an optional boss of Wailing Caverns. He casts lightning and sits off the main route.
Should you kill Skum?
Optional. He isn't needed for the quest, but drops a decent dagger, Tail Spike, and an agility cloak, Glowing Lizardscale Cloak.
What does Skum drop?
He drops Tail Spike (dagger) and Glowing Lizardscale Cloak (agility cloak).