King Ymiron

Were you looking for the first boss in the Maw of Souls,  Ymiron, the Fallen King?

King Ymiron
Title(s)	<King of the Vrykul>
Gender	Male
Race	Vrykul (Humanoid)
Level	102-109 Elite
Character class	Warrior
Health	522,253
Reaction	Alliance Horde Alliance Horde
Affiliation	Dragonflayer clan Scourge (Formerly) Valarjar The Skyhold
Position	King of the Vrykul Champion of the Valarjar
Location	Winter's Terrace, Howling Fjord or Ymiron's Seat, Utgarde Pinnacle Skyhold
Status	Alive
Relative(s)	Queen Angerboda (Wife)
See

King Ymiron is the king of the vrykul in Northrend and lies sleeping within Gjalerbron. His people, the Dragonflayer clan, are still fanatically loyal to him. Having recently proven himself to the Lich King, he was converted to the undead and is the last boss of Utgarde Pinnacle. He is voiced by Michael McConnohie.

Abilities

• Bane: Surrounds King Ymiron with an aura that deals 1414-1586 (Heroic: 5k to 6k+) shadow damage to nearby enemies on every attack.

• Dark Slash: Slashes current aggro target with darkness, dealing damage equal to 50% of targets total health.

• Fetid Rot: Afflicts the target with a disease dealing 1414-1586 (Heroic: 2828 to 3172) damage every 3 seconds for 9 seconds and decreasing healing received by 25%. Dispellable.

• Screams of the Dead: Delivers a bone chilling scream stunning all party members for 8 seconds.

• Spirit Burst: AoE. Deals 2357 to 2643 (Heroic: 4k to 5k+) damage to all targets. Only occurs when Ranulf's blessing is active.

• Spirit Strike: Deals 925 to 1075 (Heroic: 4625 to 5375) damage to current target and increases physical damage done by 250 (Heroic: 1000). It is stackable, lasts 10 seconds, and only occurs when Haldor's blessing is active.

Tactics

This fight requires little strategy but is still quite difficult, particularly in heroic.

The primary aspect of this fight is that he hits the tank VERY hard. His normal hits are for ~3k-5k and Dark Slash hits the tank for 50% of their health.

Occasionally, King Ymiron will cast Bane which causes shadow damage when he is attacked. All DPS need to stop attacking when Bane is up. It needs to be dispelled or spell stolen immediately so dps can resume.

He will also occasionally cast Fetid Rot on a random party member, which needs to be removed as quickly as possible.

Every 33% HP on normal, and every 20% on heroic, King Ymiron will cast Screams of the Dead, which stuns the entire party for 8 seconds (mages can blink out of this stun and humans can use Every Man for Himself). He will then randomly run to one of the 4 longboats in the room and channel a spell from a Vrykul ancestor there. This will give him an additional ability for the next 33 or 20% of his life. After reaching the next 33/20% mark, the previous longboat will burn and that ability will end. Thus, Ymiron will call on two ancestors' blessings during his normal battle, and all four during his heroic battle.

With respect to Ymiron's throne, these boats do:

Near Left Boat Haldor - Gives the target the debuff Spirit Strike that increases damage taken. Will stack over time!

Near Right Boat Bjorn - Allows him to summon Spirit Fount, an orb that does AoE shadow damage and moves around the room slowly. Ymiron needs to be kited away from the Fount and party members need to stay away from it.

Far Left Boat Ranulf - Give him the ability to cast spirit burst, an AoE shadow nova for ~2k (Heroic: ~4-5k)

Far Right Boat Tor - Allows King Ymiron to summon 4 Avenging Spirit adds that can be AoE'd down.

Video guide

How to solo on heroic mode

Loot

Normal mode

Ancient Royal Legguards Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Legs 1831 Armor +70 Strength +102 Stamina Yellow Socket Socket Bonus: +6 Stamina Durability 100 / 100 Requires level 78 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 52. Sell Price: 9 90 93 Ceremonial Pyre Mantle Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Leather Shoulder 395 Armor +34 Agility +51 Stamina Durability 60 / 60 Requires level 78 Equip: Improves haste rating by 52. Equip: Increases attack power by 100. Sell Price: 5 32 77 Crown of Forgotten Kings Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Head 1700 Armor +51 Stamina +52 Intellect Blue Socket Socket Bonus: +4 Critical Strike Rating Durability 80 / 80 Requires level 78 Equip: Increases spell power by 81. Equip: Restores 21 mana per 5 sec. Sell Price: 7 11 38 Jeweled Coronation Sword Item Level 187 Disenchants into: Not disenchantable Binds when picked up Sword Main-Hand"Main-Hand" is not in the list (Back, Chest, Feet, Finger, Hands, Head, Held in off-hand, Legs, Main Hand, Neck, ...) of allowed values for the "Item slot" property. Speed 1.60 67 - 125 Damage (73.6 damage per second) +21 Stamina +29 Intellect +23 Spirit Durability 90 / 90 Requires level 78 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 30. Equip: Increases spell power by 393. Sell Price: 13 48 67 Ymiron's Blade Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Sword One-Hand Speed 2.60 218 - 406 Damage (120.0 damage per second) +29 Agility +30 Stamina Durability 90 / 90 Requires level 78 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 19. Equip: Increases attack power by 60. Sell Price: 14 10 50 Tor's Crest Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Shield Off Hand 7032 Armor 197 Block +28 Stamina +29 Intellect Durability 100 / 100 Requires level 78 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 38. Equip: Increases spell power by 46. Sell Price: 8 66 33 Vestige of Haldor Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Unique-Equipped Trinket Requires level 78 Equip: Improves haste rating by 65. Equip: Your melee and ranged attacks have a chance to burn your enemy, dealing 1024 to 1536 fire damage. Sell Price: 2 16 12 Signet of Ranulf Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Unique-Equipped Finger +28 Stamina +29 Intellect Requires level 78 Equip: Improves haste rating by 38. Equip: Increases spell power by 46. Sell Price: 3 8 66 Design: Austere Earthsiege Diamond Item Level 80 Disenchants into: Not disenchantable Binds when picked up Requires Jewelcrafting (420) Teaches you how to cut an Austere Earthsiege Diamond. [Austere Earthsiege Diamond] Sell Price: 4

Heroic mode

Gilt-Edged Leather Gauntlets Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Leather Hands 353 Armor +48 Agility +57 Stamina Durability 40 / 40 Requires level 80 Equip: Improves hit rating by 66. Equip: Increases attack power by 132. Sell Price: 5 9 97 Girdle of Bane Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Cloth Waist 169 Armor +49 Stamina +51 Intellect +38 Spirit Durability 35 / 35 Requires level 80 Equip: Improves hit rating by 48. Equip: Increases spell power by 77. Sell Price: 4 6 52 Sovereign's Belt Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Mail Waist 705 Armor +51 Agility +67 Stamina +33 Intellect Durability 50 / 50 Requires level 80 Equip: Improves hit rating by 43. Equip: Increases attack power by 132. Sell Price: 6 7 67 Red Sword of Courage Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Unique-Equipped Sword One-Hand Speed 1.60 160 - 299 Damage (143.4 damage per second) +25 Strength +58 Stamina Durability 110 / 110 Requires level 80 Equip: Increases your dodge rating rating by 38. Equip: Increases your hit rating by 26. Sell Price: 19 30 28 Ornamented Plate Regalia Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Chest 2166 Armor +58 Stamina +60 Intellect Blue Socket Red Socket Socket Bonus: +6 Critical Strike Rating Durability 135 / 135 Requires level 80 Equip: Increases spell power by 71. Equip: Restores 25 mana per 5 sec. Sell Price: 9 90 74 Mantle of Discarded Ways Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mail Shoulder 909 Armor +43 Stamina +44 Intellect Durability 70 / 70 Requires level 80 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 57. Equip: Increases spell power by 68. Sell Price: 6 47 5 Meteorite Whetstone Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Unique-Equipped Trinket Requires level 80 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 74. Equip: Your melee and ranged attacks have a chance to increase your haste rating by 444 for 10 sec. Sell Price: 2 16 12 Gold Amulet of Kings Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Neck +47 Strength +57 Stamina Requires level 80 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 43. Sell Price: 5 34 34 2020 Frozen Orb Item Level 80 Disenchants into: Not disenchantable Sell Price: 5 Emblem of Triumph Item Level 80 Disenchants into: Not disenchantable Binds when picked up Requires level 80 Locket of the Deceased Queen Item Level 1 Disenchants into: Not disenchantable Quest Item Unique "The only reminder that King Ymiron had of his love, Queen Angerboda."

Quotes

Aggro

• You invade my home and then dare to challenge me? I will tear the hearts from your chests and offer them as gifts to the death god! Rualg nja gaborr!

Summons King Bjorn

• Bjorn of the Black Storm! Honor me now with your presence!

Summons King Haldor

• Haldor of the Rocky Cliffs, grant me your strength!

Summons King Ranulf

• Ranulf of the Screaming Abyss, snuff these maggots with darkest night!

Summons King Tor

• Tor of the Brutal Siege! Bestow your might upon me!

Killing a player

• Your death is only the beginning!
• You have failed your people!
• There is a reason I am king!
• Bleed no more!

Death

• What... awaits me... now?

Notes

• In Anguish of Nifflevar, the character uncovers an event of the distant past, where King Ymiron declares that the old gods - the Titans - had abandoned them, and pledges to protect the Vrykul race. His first act is to declare that aberrant children (evidently precursors to humans) be destroyed to preserve the Vrykul racial purity (probably inspired in King Herod). The Echo of Ymiron had earlier shown that some families had acted to preserve these children despite the proclamation. This decision makes King Ymiron indirectly responsible for the creation of what is now the human race.

Myth

Ymiron is probably named for Ymir, the primordial frost giant, whose corpse Odin used to create the world according to Norse mythology.

Ymiron, as a sleeping king who returns to defend his people from foreigners in time of need, may be a reference to the legend of King Arthur — but an evil version.

Patch changes

Note: This is a generic section stub. You can help expand it by clicking  Edit to the right of the section title.

See also

Note: This is a generic section stub. You can help expand it by clicking  Edit to the right of the section title.

External links

King Ymiron
Utgarde Pinnacle	Howling Fjord
Wowhead Thottbot WoWDB	Wowhead Thottbot WoWDB	Wowhead Thottbot WoWDB
The Skyhold
Wowhead Thottbot WoWDB

Preceded by: Unknown

Position: King of the Vrykul

Succeeded by: Incumbent