Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) — WoW Classic Raid Guide
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruThe Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) is a 20-player raid in WoW Classic Vanilla, located in Silithus. It unlocks after the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj event and provides accessible progression for guilds not yet clearing AQ40. On WoW Classic X5 with x5 rates, experienced raids clear it in under 2 hours.
Attunement and Access
No separate attunement. Entry requires the server to have opened the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj — the 10-day War Effort event initiated through quests in Silithus. After the gates open, AQ20 is accessible to all.
On WoW Classic X5 the gates may already be open — check in-game chat or the website for status. On x5 rates the War Effort completes significantly faster.
Six AQ20 Bosses
| Boss | Key Mechanic | Notable Loot |
|---|---|---|
| Kurinnaxx | Frost poison, tank at walls | Band of Vaulted Secrets |
| General Rajaxx | 7 lieutenant waves | Gauntlets of Annihilation |
| Moam | Mana drain, stone form | Ritssyn's Wand of Bad Mojo |
| Buru the Gorger | Egg destruction, positioning | Buru's Skull Fragment |
| Ayamiss the Hunter | Parasites, phase split | Qiraji Executioner |
| Ossirian the Unscarred | Crystal vulnerability | Shard of the Fallen Star |
Loot and Silithid Rewards
AQ20 uniquely rewards Silithid Carapace Fragments and Ancient Qiraji Artifacts — exchangeable for BiS rings and accessories from quest NPCs in Silithus.
| Item | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shard of the Fallen Star | Trinket | Best Pre-BiS caster trinket |
| Gauntlets of Annihilation | Gloves | Warrior tank Pre-BiS |
| Band of Vaulted Secrets | Ring | BiS for many classes |
| Sand Reaver Wristguards | Wrists | Hunter/Rogue |
Tips for WoW Classic X5
1. On x5 rates AQ20 clears in 45–60 minutes with a BiS group 2. Bring 2–3 Priests for Kurinnaxx poison removal and Rajaxx Mind Control 3. Even after AQ40 opens, AQ20 remains valuable for rings and trinkets 4. Pre-assign an Ossirian crystal runner — crystals are scattered across the room
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FAQ
What is the difference between AQ20 and AQ40?
AQ20 (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj) is a 20-player raid with 6 bosses, designed for earlier progression. AQ40 (Temple of Ahn'Qiraj) is a 40-player raid with 9 bosses including the final boss C'Thun. AQ20 opens alongside AQ40 after the War Effort event.
Is there an attunement for AQ20?
No special attunement — both AQ raids become accessible after the server completes the Ahn'Qiraj War Effort and opens the Gates.
How many bosses are in AQ20?
Six bosses: Kurinnaxx, General Rajaxx, Moam, Buru the Gorger, Ayamiss the Hunter, and Ossirian the Unscarred.