High Priestess Arlokk: tactics and loot for WoW x5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruWho Is High Priestess Arlokk
High Priestess Arlokk is the priestess of the panther goddess Bethekk in Zul'Gurub. The fight is defined by two mechanics: she periodically goes invisible and marks a target (Mark of Arlokk), causing all summoned panthers to focus it.
Raid Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 20-player raid |
| Min level | 60 |
| Mandatory | Panther kiter (marked player), fast add kills |
| Consumables | Healing potions |
Fight Mechanics
| Ability | Effect | Raid response |
|---|---|---|
| Mark of Arlokk | Marks a player — panthers attack only them | Marked player kites, raid kills panthers |
| Summon Panthers | Calls panther adds | Fast AoE + DPS on panthers |
| Invisibility | Arlokk goes stealth for ~5 sec | Kill panthers, tank readies to pick up |
| Whirlwind | AoE melee damage | Melee step back briefly on call |
The marked player
Mark of Arlokk is the key mechanic. The marked player (icon visible above their head) must: 1. Not stand with the rest of the raid: panthers run toward them, and if they are in the crowd everyone takes damage. 2. Kite in circles or lead the panthers away from healers. 3. The raid kills the panthers instantly with AoE/DPS.
The marked player is random — explain the rule to the raid beforehand: "if you have the mark — run out and circle, we kill the panthers."
Invisibility
Every ~30 seconds Arlokk goes stealth. During that time:
- Healers hold the marked player (panthers keep attacking).
- The raid clears panthers.
- The tank readies — immediately picks up aggro when the boss reappears.
Step-by-Step Tactics
1. Marked player runs to the designated kiting zone. 2. All DPS kill panthers with AoE/single target. 3. All DPS damage Arlokk while she is visible. 4. On invisibility — panthers only. 5. Repeat until death.
Raid Composition
| Role | Count | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Main Tank | 1 | Holds Arlokk |
| Kiter | 1 (marked) | Kites panthers |
| AoE DPS | 4–6 | Fast panther kills |
| Healers | 4–5 | Raid + tank + marked |
| Single DPS | rest | Damage on boss |
Arlokk Loot
| Item | Type | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Shard of the Scale | Trinket | BiS trinket for many classes |
| Zulian Hacker | Axe | Warrior/shaman — one-handed axe |
| Overlord's Crown | Plate Head | Tank/warrior — helm |
Shard of the Scale is one of the best trinkets in the ZG tier for many classes: it provides Armor and a proc. High priority on loot distribution.
Tips for WoW x5
On x5 panthers die fast from AoE, but the marked player still needs to run out — even two or three panthers remove a lot of HP from a random target in the raid in a second.
If the marked player is a healer, assign them a personal "buddy" DPS to kill panthers near them.
Other ZG bosses: Bloodlord Mandokir, Jin'do the Hexxer. Full route in the Zul'Gurub guide. Join by registering on wowx5.ru.
FAQ
What is Mark of Arlokk?
Arlokk marks a random player (a visible icon). All panthers she summons attack only the marked player. The marked player must kite the panthers while the raid kills them, without letting too many stack up.
What happens when Arlokk goes invisible?
Arlokk periodically goes into stealth, recovering a small amount of HP. The raid kills the remaining panthers. After a few seconds she reappears — the tank must pick up aggro immediately. It is important not to lose focus during these moments.
What loot drops from High Priestess Arlokk?
Arlokk drops the BiS trinket Shard of the Scale, the leather Zulian Hacker axe and the Overlord's Crown plate helm. Loot is valuable for physical DPS and tanks.