WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 6: Naxxramas & Scourge Invasion

World of Warcraft Classic Anniversary Realm Phase 6, launched on October 2, 2025, marks the thrilling finale of the Classic journey, bringing the iconic Naxxramas raid and the chilling Scourge Invasion event. As the last phase before The Burning Crusade expansion, it's packed with epic challenges, legendary loot, and intense world PvP opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned raider or a casual adventurer, this guide will equip you with everything you need to conquer Azeroth's darkest hour.

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Scourge Invasion: Defend Azeroth from the Undead Horde

The Scourge Invasion is a time-limited, server-wide event running for four weeks until October 30, 2025, with an extra week to spend Necrotic Runes. Undead portals spawn across zones like Azshara, Blasted Lands, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Tanaris, Winterspring, and major cities. Look for purple skull icons on your map to locate active invasion zones.

How to Participate

• Track Invasions: Check your map (M) for purple skulls indicating zones under attack.

• Fight and Loot: Defeat undead mobs to collect Necrotic Runes and use your Argent Dawn trinket to gather Scourge Stones.

• Complete Quests: Start with the “Light's Hope Chapel" quest from an Argent Recruiter in capital cities. Additional quests are available from defeated Scourge or in major cities.

• Rare Mobs in Dungeons: During the event, rare undead spawn in dungeons like Shadowfang Keep (Sever), Scarlet Monastery Graveyard (Scorn), Razorfen Downs (Lady Falther'ess), Scholomance (Lord Blackwood), Stratholme Undead (Balzaphon), and Dire Maul (Revanchion). These mobs drop valuable items, perfect for twinks or collectors.

Key Rewards

• Necrotic Runes: Exchange these at Light's Hope Chapel with Commander Thomas Helleran for exclusive items like Blessed Wizard Oil (+60 spell damage vs. undead), Consecrated Sharpening Stone (+100 attack power vs. undead), and Major Healing/Mana Potions.

• Undead Slaying Set: A powerful gear set ideal for tackling undead-heavy Naxxramas bosses.

• Server-Wide Progression: Defeating all crystals in a zone counts as a battle won, contributing to server-wide rewards like stamina buffs. A catch-up system ensures all realms unlock rewards:

  • Week 1: 100 battles for Lesser Mark of the Dawn.

  • Week 2: 200 battles for Mark of the Dawn.

  • Week 3: 300 battles for Greater Mark of the Dawn.

Pro Tip: Stock up on Blessed Wizard Oil and Consecrated Sharpening Stone during the event, as they're unavailable afterward and provide massive boosts against undead.

Naxxramas: The Pinnacle of Classic Raiding

Floating above the Eastern Plaguelands, Naxxramas is the ultimate 40-player raid in WoW Classic, home to the lich Kel'Thuzad. With 15 bosses across five wings, it's both a challenging and rewarding experience, offering some of the best gear in the game.

Attunement Requirements

To enter Naxxramas, complete the quest “The Dread Citadel – Naxxramas" with the Argent Dawn. Costs vary by reputation:

• Honored: 60 gold, 5 Arcane Crystals, 2 Nexus Crystals, 1 Righteous Orb.

• Revered: 30 gold, 2 Arcane Crystals, 1 Nexus Crystal.

• Exalted: Free entry upon quest completion.

Raid Structure and Strategy

Naxxramas is divided into four initial wings—Arachnid, Plague, Military, and Construct—with the fifth Frostwyrm Lair unlocking after clearing all four. For efficiency, follow this wing order: Spider → Plague → Military → Construct.

Arachnid Quarter

• Anub'Rekhan: A nerubian commander with locust swarm attacks.

• Grand Widow Faerlina: A poison-focused boss with deadly spiderlings.

• Maexxna: A giant spider spawning webs and broodlings.

Plague Quarter

• Noth the Plaguebringer: Master of soul-distilling undeath.

• Heigan the Unclean: Known for his trap-filled dance floor.

• Loatheb: Controls healing, requiring precise coordination.

Military Quarter

• Instructor Razuvious: Trains death knights, requiring specific tank strategies.

• Gothik the Harvester: Summons waves of undead minions.

• Four Horsemen: Thane Korth'azz, Lady Blaumeux, Sir Zeliek, and Lord Mograine, each with unique abilities.

Construct Quarter

• Patchwerk: A fast, hard-hitting abomination.

• Grobbulus: Spreads plague clouds that require kiting.

• Gluth: A plague-dog with a voracious appetite.

• Thaddius: A fusion of souls with polarity-based mechanics.

Frostwyrm Lair

• Sapphiron: A frost dragon dropping powerful shoulder enchants.

• Kel'Thuzad: The final multi-phase boss, testing your raid's endurance.

Top Loot and Rewards

• Tier 3 Sets: Collect tokens to unlock class-specific sets with unique bonuses.

• Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian: A legendary staff for Druids, Mages, Priests, and Warlocks, requiring 40 Splinters of Atiesh. It offers a group buff and a Karazhan portal, remaining viable in The Burning Crusade.

• Notable Items: Corrupted Ashbringer (Four Horsemen), Mark of the Champion (best-in-slot for mages in TBC), and shoulder enchants like Might of the Scourge from Sapphiron.

• Crafting Materials: Farm Arcane Crystals, Arcanite Bars, Cured Rugged Hides, Mooncloth, and Nexus Crystals now, as prices will spike once Naxxramas is active.

Pro Tip: Many Naxxramas items, like Mark of the Champion, are best-in-slot for The Burning Crusade Phase 1, making this raid a must-run even for TBC-focused players.

New Consumables for Phase 6

Phase 6 introduces three key consumables to enhance your performance:

• Blessed Wizard Oil: +60 spell damage vs. undead, available only during the Scourge Invasion.

• Consecrated Sharpening Stone: +100 attack power vs. undead, also event-exclusive.

• Greater Frost Protection Potion: Essential for surviving Sapphiron and Kel'Thuzad's frost-based attacks.

Stock up on these and other protection potions (e.g., fire, nature) before prices soar, as demand spikes with Naxxramas raiding.

World PvP Events: Silithus and Eastern Plaguelands

Phase 6 introduces two thrilling world PvP events, offering faction-wide buffs and rewards.

Silithus: The Silithyst Must Flow

• Objective: Collect Silithyst from geysers, which flags you for PvP and slows movement. Deliver it to your faction's outpost to score points.

• Rewards: 20 Cenarion Circle reputation, 1 Honor point, and Traces of Silithyst (+5% melee/spell damage for 30 minutes, unusable in Naxxramas logs).

• Victory: The first faction to collect 200 Silithyst per server reset earns Cenarion Favor, a zone-wide buff boosting Cenarion Circle reputation by 25% in Silithus and Ahn'Qiraj raids.

Eastern Plaguelands: Tower Control

• Objective: Capture four towers by standing on them, PvP-flagged and unstealthed.

Tower Benefits

• Northpass Tower: Grants a +5% health buff for 30 minutes, usable in Naxxramas, Stratholme, and Scholomance.

• Eastwall Tower: Spawns NPCs to aid Northpass Tower.

• Crown Guard Tower: Unlocks a nearby graveyard.

• Plaguewood Tower: Offers flights to other towers via a special flight master.

• Zone-Wide Buff: Control 1–4 towers for a 1–5% damage buff against undead in Eastern Plaguelands, Stratholme, and Scholomance (not Naxxramas).

Pro Tip: Coordinate with your faction to maximize tower control or Silithyst collection for buffs that enhance dungeon runs or reputation farming.

FAQs About WoW Classic Anniversary Realm Phase 6

How long does the Scourge Invasion event last?

The event runs for four weeks until October 30, 2025, with an additional week to spend Necrotic Runes.

What's the best order to tackle Naxxramas wings?

Start with the Arachnid Quarter, then Plague, Military, and Construct, saving the Frostwyrm Lair for last after clearing all four.

Do I need to be attuned for Naxxramas?

Yes, complete “The Dread Citadel – Naxxramas" quest with the Argent Dawn. Costs vary by reputation (free at Exalted).

Are Naxxramas items useful in The Burning Crusade?

Absolutely! Items like Mark of the Champion and Atiesh are best-in-slot for TBC Phase 1, and many others ease leveling to 70.

Can I use world PvP buffs in Naxxramas?

The Eastern Plaguelands +5% health buff from Northpass Tower works in Naxxramas, but the Silithyst damage buff invalidates raid logs.

Thanks for Reading

Phase 6 of WoW Classic Anniversary Realm is a bittersweet farewell to the vanilla experience, delivering the epic Naxxramas raid, the gripping Scourge Invasion, and dynamic world PvP events. With legendary loot like Atiesh and powerful Tier 3 sets, it's the perfect time to dive into Azeroth's darkest challenges. Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for more guides, tips, and updates as we transition into The Burning Crusade. Keep adventuring, and may your loot rolls be lucky!