Kirtonos the Herald

For other uses, see Herald.

Kirtonos the Herald
Race	Gargoyle (Undead)
Level	43 Elite
Affiliation	The Scourge, Kel'Thuzad (presumed)
Location	Scholomance
Status	Killable
See
Scholomance
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Kirtonos in his gargoyle form.

Kirtonos initially transforms into a humanoid form, then reverts at the end of the battle

Kirtonos the Herald was an undead level 43 elite who could transform into a gargoyle.

History

Long ago, he became the master of Scholomance's Doctor Theolen Krastinov. Responsible for many of the atrocities during Krastinov's rule over Scholomance, Kirtonos fed on the blood of his innocent victims. To appease his master, Doctor Krastinov had to provide the gargoyle with more and more blood.

In later days, Kirtonos was a rare visitor to Scholomance. The Blood of Innocents was not easy to obtain around Caer Darrow now that most of its inhabitants were dead. Only the ghosts remained, plotting the gargoyle's demise.

Given his title, and the person who founded Scholomance, Kirtonos was probably the herald of Kel'Thuzad.

Strategy

Kirtonos the Herald is an optional boss that needs to be summoned in the small alcove near The Summoning Room. There is a brazier that requires the use of the Blood of Innocents (be sure no one is outside the gate at the top of the stairs when you use the blood — the gate shuts). Kirtonos will fly through the window, transform to his humanoid form, and engage you.

Tank him at the top of the stairs. He has a knockback attack and if he sends you out the window, you will zone out of the instance.

Quests

•  [43D] Kirtonos the Herald

Trivia

• On the way to the Stratholme Live side, after clearing the gate trap, you will see a sign in front of you at the fork in the road. This sign reads Kirtonos Bros. Funeral Home. It is speculated that Kirtonos once lived in Stratholme before the war. How or if this is connected to his vampirism is unclear. Although, if he has always been a gargoyle, it probably is not connected to him.

Loot

Notable Loot

Boots of Valor Item Level 59 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Feet 424 Armor +4 Agility +8 Strength +20 Stamina Durability 65 / 65 Requires level 54 Sell Price: 2 53 89 Set: Battlegear of Valor (1/8) Clutch of Andros Item Level 61 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Cloth Waist 49 Armor +19 Intellect +9 Stamina Durability 30 / 30 Requires level 56 Equip: Increases your hit rating by 8. Sell Price: 1 5 74 Frightalon Item Level 61 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Dagger One-Hand Speed 1.40 39 - 73 Damage (40.0 damage per second) Durability 65 / 65 Requires level 56 Chance on hit: Lowers all attributes of target by 10 for 1 min. Sell Price: 5 6 23 Gargoyle Slashers Item Level 61 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Leather Hands 107 Armor +5 Agility +10 Strength +12 Stamina Durability 35 / 35 Requires level 56 Equip: Increases your critical strike rating by 14. Sell Price: 1 20 1 Gravestone War Axe Item Level 62 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Axe Two-Hand Speed 3.40 144 - 217 Damage (53.1 damage per second) Durability 100 / 100 Requires level 57 Chance on hit: Diseases target enemy for 55 Nature damage every 3 sec for 15 sec. Sell Price: 6 67 54 Heart of the Fiend Item Level 61 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Neck +15 Spirit +5 Intellect +5 Stamina Requires level 56 Sell Price: 1 28 28 Loomguard Armbraces Item Level 61 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mail Wrist 157 Armor +7 Intellect +6 Stamina Durability 40 / 40 Requires level 56 Equip: Increases spell power by 18. Sell Price: 1 54 70 Stoneform Shoulders Item Level 61 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Shoulder 688 Armor Durability 80 / 80 Requires level 56 Equip: Increases defense rating by 10. Sell Price: 2 76 7 Windreaver Greaves Item Level 61 Disenchants into: [Large Brilliant Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Nexus Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mail Feet 247 Armor +20 Agility Durability 60 / 60 Requires level 56 Equip: Increases your hit rating by 10. Sell Price: 2 25 37 250250 Corruptor's Scourgestone Item Level 1 Disenchants into: Not disenchantable Binds when picked up

Patch changes

• Patch 5.0.4 (28-August-2012): Removed.
  
• Patch 1.11.1 (28-Jun-2006): Added.
  

External links

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