Raids

Ahn'Qiraj: AQ40 and AQ20 — raid guide

Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru

Ahn'Qiraj is two raids in the Silithus desert: AQ20 (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, 20 players) and AQ40 (Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, 40 players) — on the WoW Classic X5 realm (1.12.1, x5 rates). AQ40 is considered one of the most technically demanding raids in Vanilla.

AQ20 — Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj

A 20-player raid, accessible from level 60. Bosses are easier than BWL but still require teamwork.

Kurinnaxx — applies Mortal Wound, reducing healing; extra healers needed.
General Rajaxx — 7 add waves before the boss; clear the troops, then the general.
Moam — 3 phases; in the second phase no mana — switch to auto-attack and drain energy.
Buru — eggs explode; lure the boss into an egg to trigger the blast.
Ayamiss — fires cocoons, stings while flying; kill larvae.
Ossirian — vulnerability changes with crystals; activate the right crystal in time.

AQ40 — Temple of Ahn'Qiraj

A 40-player raid with 9 bosses, including the final C'thun.

Skeram, Silithid Royalty, Battleguard Sartura — first three wings.
Fankriss / Viscidus / Princess Huhuran — mid bosses; Huhuran requires 8+

Hunters with Nature Resist Aura.

Twin Emperors — Vek'lor and Vek'nilash; strict tank rotation required.
C'thun — final boss; tentacles, stomach phase; one of the hardest in Vanilla.

Loot

AQ20 gives rings and Pre-BiS for many classes. AQ40 drops Tier 2.5 (9 pieces, Helm/Legs from AQ40) and unique weapons. On x5 an AQ20 farm takes ~1 hour, AQ40 takes 3–4 hours.

FAQ

What is the difference between AQ20 and AQ40?

AQ20 (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj) is a 20-player raid with 6 bosses and fast Tier 0.5 loot. AQ40 (Temple of Ahn'Qiraj) is a hardcore 40-player raid with 9 bosses and the final C'thun — one of the hardest bosses in Vanilla.

Is attunement needed for AQ?

No attunement is needed. Both raids unlock after the server-wide Gates of Ahn'Qiraj event is completed. After the gates open, any level-60 character can enter without additional quests.