Hey, Azeroth raiders! Phase 7 of World of Warcraft: Season of Discovery has unleashed the four Nightmare Dragons, and they're no picnic. Scattered throughout the portals of Feralas and beyond, these emerald horrors require quick reflexes, solid teamwork, and a knack for avoiding chaos. Whether you're chasing catch-up loot like AQ leveling pieces or just flexing your raid muscles, this guide has the mechanics and drops to get you through. Let's dive in and slay some dragons!
Dragon 1: Gas Clouds & Immunity Phases
For starters, this dragon is a sneaky one. You'll have to face it:
Gas Clouds: Avoid these - they'll knock you out if you're not careful.
Stacking Breath: Tank, switch when the debuff stacks; it ramps up damage quickly.
Immune Phases: When he goes immune, kill the adds. They're squishy and it brings him back into the fight.
Loot is decent - think Black Book from Blackwing Lair for catch-up gear. Keep it simple: avoid the clouds, swap on breath and nuke the adds. Done.
Dragon 2: Sleepy Clouds & Ghost Swarm
This one's a hectic mess:
Sleepy Clouds: Stay awake and dodge these - they'll CC you into a wipe if you snooze.
Divergent Lightning: Soak this or it'll zap the raid. Spread out a bit.
Spirit Adds: Tons spawning - AOE them quickly or they'll overwhelm you. Bring them to tanks for control.
We learned the hard way that too much DPS spawns extra adds, so pace yourself. Drops include Maiden's Circle - solid for casters. Focus on add management and you'll get by.
Dragon 3: Shrooms & Alliance Chaos
This dragon is a positioning nightmare:
Mushroom Spawns: Don't die - dead players spawn mushrooms that clog the field. Heal up or chug a Greater Nature Protection potion.
Knockback & Roots: Stay away from the front (breath) and back (slash). He'll root you, so heal yourself if you're low.
Alliance Sideshow (50%): At half health, Alliance thugs will crash the party. Nuke the boss - CC or slow the adds if they're a pain.
Loot's catch-up heavy - AQ tier pieces pop here. Stick to quadrants, retreat when shrooms pile up, and burn the boss past 50%. It's messy, but doable.
Dragon 4: Ghosts & Stun Phases
The last one is a quirky beast:
Spirit Drawer: Every 25% it summons spirits to heal it. Ranged, maximise your distance; melee, retreat when he spins. Kill spirits quickly - they explode when they reach him.
Stun phases: He stuns the raid during pulls, so target him individually between waves. Earth Shock tanks if necessary.
Drops are key - Karaji bindings for tier sets or a slick mace for melee. Timing is everything: Kite him away from the Spirits, then pile on the DPS. Victory is sweet here.
Gear & Prep Tips
Switch to a 4-set: Stick to tier 4 for these fights - 6-set bonuses can despawn loot windows.
Loot priority: Master loot AQ tier, nature alignment crystals or rogue trinkets - greed the rest.
Potions: Conservation and health potions save lives. Stock up.
Catch-up gear is the name of the game - BWL and AQ items keep newbies or alts raid-ready. Coordinate with your crew to see who needs what.
Why These Dragons Rule
These nightmare dragons are a blast - chaotic mechanics, decent loot and the chance to show off your raid skills twice a week. They're no pushovers, but once you've got the dance down, it's a goldmine of gear. Perfect for keeping Phase 7 spicy while you grind Naxx.
Thanks for reading
Slay all four Nightmare Dragons in Phase 7 with this mechanics rundown! In a nutshell: dodge clouds, kill addons, nuke past Alliance and dragon spirits - then grab that sweet loot. Get in there, master the chaos, and gear up - these dragons won't wait!
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