Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruDirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops are the best stamina Well Fed food in WoW Vanilla, granting Well Fed +25 Stamina for 10 minutes (~250 HP) — the highest of any food. See the consumables guide.
Effect and stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Buff | Well Fed: +25 Stamina |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Cooking | 100 (quest recipe) |
| Reagent | Chimaerok Tenderloin (Feralas) |
| On death | Removed |
How to get it
The recipe comes from a quest with Dirge Quikcleave in Gadgetzan (Tanaris): bring a Chimaerok Tenderloin from elite Feralas chimaeroks (the Test of Skulls). Cooking skill is low (100) but the reagent is rare, so the chops are prized. Made by a cook.
Who needs it and where
+25 Stamina is top for tanks (bigger buffer vs big hits) and PvP (survive burst). Mandatory on hard fights in Blackwing Lair, Ahn'Qiraj and Naxxramas, and on the battlegrounds.
x5 tip: keep a stack for tanks before heavy pulls. When out of chops, use Tender Wolf Steak (+12 Sta) as a substitute.
Compare with
Less stamina but easier to get — Tender Wolf Steak. DPS alternatives: squid, dumplings. Overview: food buffs.
FAQ
What do the chops give?
Well Fed +25 Stamina for 10 minutes — the highest health gain of any food (~250 HP). The best food for tanks and PvP.
How do you learn the recipe?
Via a quest from Dirge Quikcleave in Gadgetzan: bring a Chimaerok Tenderloin dropped by Feralas chimaeroks (the Test of Skulls). Made with cooking 100.
Is it worth farming the chops?
For progression raids and PvP, yes: +25 Stamina noticeably boosts tank and fighter survivability. For regular DPS, [Tender Wolf Steak](/en/wiki/tender-wolf-steak) is enough.