Guide to the Flamewaker Hunter: Shanox and His Dogs

Speaker: Jordy

Introduction

• Objective: Guide on defeating Shanox and his dogs - Rageface and Riplim.
• Pre-requisites:
  • Clear trash mobs in Firelands to spawn Shanox.
  • Zone-wide alert indicates Shanox's arrival.
  • Spawns by Balrock and patrols in a circle.
  • Clear ample space for the fight.

Additional Resources

• Assignment sheet for every boss in Firelands will be available soon on Patreon.
• Phase 3 Loot Prio Guide in progress.

Raid Composition for Shanox

• Tanks: 2
• Healers: 5
• DPS: Mix of ranged and melee.
• Optional: Marksman Hunter for strategic advantage.
• General Comp: Applicable throughout Firelands with minor adjustments.

Shanox Mechanics

• One-phase fight.
• HP: 115 million on Heroic 25.
• Non-tauntable: Tank must not die.
• Arcing Smash:
  • 125% melee damage in a cone.
  • Applies bleeds (Jagged Tear debuff).
• Spear Mechanics:
  • Thrown to Riplim.
  • Deals physical and fire AoE damage.
  • Creates avoidable fire spiral.

Trap Mechanics

• Immolation Trap:
  • Dangerous DoT.
  • Recommended: DK, Mage, or Paladin to pop these.
• Crystal Prison Trap:
  • Encases players or dogs in crystal.
  • Players must be freed by attacking the prison.
  • Dogs are encased temporarily.

Rageface Mechanics

• Non-tankable: Random attacks.
• Face Rage:
  • Stuns and deals high damage.
  • Requires a hit over 45k damage to break.
  • Marksman Hunter’s Aimed Shot recommended.
• Feeding Frenzy: Damage buff.
  • Reset by trapping.
  • Dangerous if stacks high.

Riplim Mechanics

• Tankable.
• Jagged Tear: Bleed debuff like Shanox.
• Spear Retrieval:
  • Runs to spear and returns it.
  • Use traps to delay and reset debuffs.
• Chains of Ice: Useful to slow Riplim.
  • Use strategically during spear retrieval.

Strategy and Walkthrough

• Pull:
  • Position Shanox away from melee.
  • Keep Riplim 50 yards away.
• Trap Management:
  • Designate someone to watch traps.
  • Use Crystal Prison on Rageface early.
• Spear and Trap Timing:
  • Aim for Riplim traps during spear throw.
  • Use Chains of Ice for extra delay.
• Tank Rotation:
  • Reset bleeds and Feeding Frenzy frequently.
  • Use Rocket Boots and Life Grip effectively.

Tips for Roles

• Tanks:
  • Monitor bleed stacks.
  • Use avoidance trinkets/cooldowns wisely.
• Healers:
  • Avoid traps.
  • Manage tank bleeds effectively.
• DPS:
  • Prioritize helping with Rageface.
  • Use traps strategically.

Conclusion

• Success Criteria: Successfully reset bleeds and Feeding Frenzy for a likely victory.
• Resources: Loot prio guide and assignment sheets upcoming on Patreon.
• Engagement: Visit Jordy’s Twitch for more discussions.

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