Naxxramas: Complete Guide to All 4 Wings
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruNaxxramas is the final and hardest 40-man raid of classic WoW. The flying necropolis of the Scourge hovers over the Eastern Plaguelands. It drops Tier 3, the best Vanilla weapons and legendary components for the staff "Atiesh". Naxxramas is the pinnacle of raid progression: it demands a polished roster, consumables and Frost Resistance.
Entry Requirements for Naxxramas
| Parameter | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Level | 60 | 60 |
| Gear | Tier 2 / AQ40 | AQ40 BiS |
| Attunement key | Required | — |
| Frost Resistance | 0 | 200+ (Sapphiron, Kel'Thuzad) |
| Roster | 40 players | 6–8 tanks, 14 healers, 18 DPS |
Naxxramas requires the highest consumable and rune spend in all of Vanilla. On x5 gold farming is faster, but stock up on frost potions and magic protection in advance — without them Sapphiron and Kel'Thuzad are impassable.
Attunement and Entry
Entry to Naxxramas requires "The Dread Citadel" key, granted for Argent Dawn reputation (Honored) plus a paid fee. The necropolis itself floats over the Eastern Plaguelands — the teleport activates at the obelisk in the center of the zone.
Wings and Bosses
Naxxramas is split into 4 wings (any order) and a final terrace. There are 15 bosses in total.
Arachnid Quarter
- Anub'Rekhan — crypt guards, locust swarm. Tactics
- Grand Widow Faerlina — sacrifice her followers. Tactics
- Maexxna — web wrap, web spray. Tactics
Plague Quarter
- Noth the Plaguebringer — teleports, skeletons. Tactics
- Heigan the Unclean — the "dance" across safe zones. Tactics
- Loatheb — spores, healing restriction. Tactics
Military Quarter
- Instructor Razuvious — Mind Control the students. Tactics
- Gothik the Harvester — split sides (living/dead). Tactics
- The Four Horsemen — mark rotation, the most tactical fight. Tactics
Construct Quarter
- Patchwerk — pure DPS check, Hateful Strike. Tactics
- Grobbulus — mutagen clouds. Tactics
- Gluth — zombie adds, Decimate. Tactics
- Thaddius — polarity (+/-), charge jumps. Tactics
Final Terrace
Loot and Tier 3
Naxxramas is the only source of Tier 3 ("Dreadnaught", "Redemption", "Frostfire" and others), the best Vanilla weapons and part of the legendary staff "Atiesh" for mages/priests/druids/warlocks.
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FAQ
How do I get the Naxxramas key?
You need Honored reputation with Argent Dawn and to pay the fee for "The Dread Citadel" key. Without the key the teleport into the necropolis is unavailable.
How much Frost Resistance is needed?
For Sapphiron and Kel'Thuzad aim for ~200 Frost Resistance across the raid. This is the most preparation-intensive fight in the game.
Should I enter Naxxramas without full AQ40 BiS?
Not recommended. Naxxramas is the pinnacle of progression; without AQ40 gear and consumables many fights are impassable.