Mal'Ganis (tactics)

For biography and appearances, see Mal'Ganis.

Mal'Ganis
Race	Nathrezim (Demon)
Level	82 Elite
Health	402,050 - 505,538
Mana	41,690
Location	Culling of Stratholme, Caverns of Time
Status	Defeatable
See
Culling of Stratholme
Meathook Salramm the Fleshcrafter Chrono-Lord Epoch Infinite Corruptor (heroic) Mal'Ganis (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) (lore) NPCs Arthas Menethil Chromie Other Caverns of Time instances Escape from Durnholde Keep (5) Opening the Dark Portal (5) Battle for Mount Hyjal (25)

Mal'Ganis is the last boss of the Culling of Stratholme instance.

Attacks and abilities

• Carrion Swarm: A cresting wave of chaotic magic splashes over enemies in front of the caster, dealing 3230 to 3570 Shadow damage and 380 to 420 Shadow damage every 3 sec. for 15 sec. 5890 to 6510 Shadow damage and 380 to 420 Shadow damage every 3 sec. for 21 sec on heroic.
• Sleep: Puts an enemy to sleep for up to 8 sec (10 on heroic). Any damage caused will awaken the target.
  • Note: On normal mode the sleep is considered magic so it can be dispelled with abilities such as Cleanse. However, on heroic it is not considered magic but can still be dispelled with other abilities such as Tremor Totem.
• Mind Blast: Inflicts 4163 to 4837 Shadow damage to an enemy. 8325 to 9675 Shadow damage on heroic.
• Vampiric Touch: Heals the caster for half the damage dealt by a melee attack

Strategies

Mal'Ganis will spawn when the party enters "Crusader Square" at the end of the instance. Arthas will aid the party in the encounter, but does not tank the boss and does not do any special abilities. Mal'Ganis is like Anetheron, with an AoE spell and a Sleep spell. The party should position themselves behind him and as spread out as possible to avoid taking too much damage from this when he targets any given player. Sleep should be dispelled all the time. If not, it is also possible to use PvP trinkets and other similar methods like Ice Block.

His Vampiric Touch buff can be dispelled and should be done as soon as possible.

When Mal'Ganis reaches 1% health, he escapes, breaking combat and disappearing after a little speech. The loot from the encounter is from a chest left behind. If the party wipes, Mal'Ganis despawns. Speak to Arthas to restart the encounter.

Loot

Main article: Dark Runed Chest

Normal mode

Beguiling Scepter Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mace Main Hand Speed 2.30 86 - 253 Damage (73.6 damage per second) +43 Stamina +29 Intellect Durability 90 / 90 Requires level 78 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 30. Equip: Increases spell power by 314. Sell Price: 13 44 11 Gauntlets of Dark Conversion Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mail Hands 732 Armor +39 Stamina +41 Intellect Durability 40 / 40 Requires level 78 Equip: Increases spell power by 59. Equip: Restores 20 mana per 5 sec. Sell Price: 4 30 64 Leeka's Shield 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 +37 Strength +60 Stamina Durability 100 / 100 Requires level 78 Equip: Increases defense rating by 38. Sell Price: 9 8 99 Gloves of Northern Lordaeron Item Level 174 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Leather Hands 329 Armor +37 Stamina +40 Intellect +51 Spirit Durability 35 / 35 Requires level 78 Equip: Increases spell power by 60. Sell Price: 3 38 54 Discarded Silver Hand Spaulders Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Shoulder 1570 Armor +36 Stamina +40 Intellect Durability 80 / 80 Requires level 78 Equip: Increases spell power by 60. Equip: Restores 20 mana per 5 sec. Sell Price: 7 49 59 Demonic Fabric Bands Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Cloth Wrist 123 Armor +27 Stamina +34 Intellect +38 Spirit Durability 30 / 30 Requires level 78 Equip: Increases spell power by 44. Sell Price: 2 69 84 Dreadlord's Blade Item Level 187 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Sword Two-Hand Speed 3.40 424 - 637 Damage (156.0 damage per second) +70 Strength +102 Stamina Durability 100 / 100 Requires level 78 Equip: Improves hit rating by 68. Sell Price: 17 81 77 Soul Preserver 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: Increases spell power by 75. Equip: Your healing spells have a chance to make your next heal cast within 15 sec cost 800 less mana. Sell Price: 7 55 60

Heroic mode

Greed Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Fist Weapon Main Hand Speed 2.60 261 - 485 Damage (143.5 damage per second) +29 Agility +57 Stamina Durability 75 / 75 Requires level 80 Equip: Increases attack power by 80. Equip: Increases armor penetration rating by 22. Sell Price: 18 80 47 Band of Guile Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Unique-Equipped Finger +49 Stamina +34 Intellect Requires level 80 Equip: Improves haste rating by 50. Equip: Increases spell power by 59. Sell Price: 4 19 3 Legguards of Nature's Power Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Mail Legs 1097 Armor +66 Stamina +70 Intellect Durability 105 / 105 Requires level 80 Equip: Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 89. Equip: Increases spell power by 104. Sell Price: 11 36 87 Royal Crest of Lordaeron Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Shield Off Hand 7530 Armor 211 Block +38 Strength +75 Stamina Durability 120 / 120 Requires level 80 Equip: Increases defense rating by 49. Equip: Improves hit rating by 25. Sell Price: 12 73 90 Royal Crest of Lordaeron PNG Plague-Infected Bracers Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Abyss Crystal]: 1 Binds when picked up Leather Wrist 247 Armor +37 Stamina +38 Intellect +28 Spirit Durability 40 / 40 Requires level 80 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 36. Equip: Increases spell power by 59. Sell Price: 4 75 51 Mantle of Deceit Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Cloth Shoulder 218 Armor +57 Stamina +54 Intellect +42 Spirit Durability 50 / 50 Requires level 80 Equip: Increases spell power by 68. Sell Price: 4 19 84 Pendant of the Nathrezim Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Neck +43 Strength +64 Stamina Requires level 80 Equip: Increases defense rating by 25. Equip: Increases your parry rating by 31. Sell Price: 5 34 34 Pauldrons of Destiny Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Shoulder 1625 Armor +49 Stamina +42 Intellect Durability 80 / 80 Requires level 80 Equip: Equip: Increases spell power by 68. Equip: Restores 23 mana per 5 sec. Sell Price: 7 87 19 Pierce's Pistol Item Level 200 Disenchants into: [Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Gun Ranged Speed 2.90 238 - 444 Damage (117.6 damage per second) Durability 75 / 75 Requires level 80 Equip: Improves hit rating by 14. Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 18. Equip: Increases attack power by 68. Sell Price: 10 53 68 Emblem of Triumph Item Level 80 Disenchants into: Not disenchantable Binds when picked up Requires level 80 2020 Frozen Orb Item Level 80 Disenchants into: Not disenchantable Sell Price: 5

Quotes

Intro:

• Yes, this is the beginning. I've been waiting for you, young prince. I am Mal'Ganis.
• As you can see, your people are now mine. I will now turn this city, household by household, until the flame of life has been snuffed out forever.

Aggro:

• This will be a fine test, Prince Arthas.

Sleep:

• Time out.
• You seem tired.

Killing a player:

• All too easy.
• The dark lord is displeased with your interference.
• It is Prince Arthas I want, not you.

Outro:

• Your journey has just begun, young prince. Gather your forces, and meet me in the arctic land of Northrend. It is there we shall settle the score between us. It is there that your true destiny will unfold.

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