Scarab Brooch
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruScarab Brooch is one of the strongest healer trinkets of the early-to-mid raid tier. Its active ability places an absorb shield on the healed target, making it invaluable for tank healing during burst phases.
Stats
An activated absorb shield and boosted healing output — that is what this item is built around. Overall Scarab Brooch remains a benchmark for its slot at the mid raid tier.
At a glance:
- Type: trinket
- Slot: trinket slot
- Profile: an activated absorb shield and boosted healing output
- For: healers
How to get it
The item drops from Ossirian the Unscarred in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) — the 20-man raid in Silithus opened alongside the War of the Shifting Sands.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Ossirian the Unscarred (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, AQ20) |
| Type | trinket |
| Class | priest, druid, paladin and restoration shaman |
| Stage | Mid raids (AQ) |
On x5 it is easier to field a 20-man roster and Ruins clears are faster — Scarab Brooch is realistic to secure within a few farm rounds. Discuss loot priority with your raid lead in advance.
Who needs the item
The Brooch's value is the heal-plus-shield combo: your next several heals leave an absorbing barrier that smooths incoming damage between your casts. For priests and paladins it acts as a second layer of tank damage prevention.
For the "priest, druid, paladin and restoration shaman" role this item is a clear step forward, worth keeping Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj in your weekly rotation until you move on to AQ40 gear.
Farming it on x5
Scarab Brooch is farmed by clearing Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj. On an x5 server the raid goes faster, meaning more attempts at the drop than on classic realms.
How to speed it up:
- Agree on loot priority — every healers in the raid competes for a trinket from this boss.
- Until you get it, use dungeon and reputation alternatives to keep your stats respectable.
- Consistent full Ruins clears directly raise your odds: the more you go in, the more chances at the drop.
Bottom line
Scarab Brooch is a benchmark item for its slot at the Mid raids (AQ) stage. Coming from the accessible AQ20 raid makes it a convenient target: a 20-man is easier to assemble than a 40-man, and the boost to your role is tangible. For a guild learning Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, hunting this item is a good reason to sharpen the fight and gear up the group.
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FAQ
Where does Scarab Brooch drop?
Scarab Brooch drops from Ossirian the Unscarred in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20). On an x5 server assembling the raid and farming go noticeably faster than on classic realms.
Who needs Scarab Brooch?
It is a strong pick for: priest, druid, paladin and restoration shaman. The item strengthens your role at the Mid raids (AQ) stage.
Is Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj a 20 or 40 man raid?
Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) is a 20-player raid, separate from the 40-player Temple of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ40). Its entrance is in Silithus.