wow Patch 7.2: Four New World Bosses

Stan · February 19, 2017

Four new World Bosses are added in Patch 7.2. Whereas no loot information is available yet, here are their Encounter Journal entries with abilities and tips. Apocron is the latest boss that was added to the 7.2 crew and he can be tested out on PTR.

Apocron

Built by the Legion thousands of years ago, Apocron has heralded the end for countless civilizations. With each world conquered, the reaver's power grows, ensuring the next realm it encounters will be put to flame.

Overview

Apocron's Felfire Missiles are particularly deadly and should be avoided at all costs.

Abilities

Damage Dealers

Move out of melee range when Quake is being cast.
Dodge Felfire Missiles.

Healers

Dodge Felfire Missiles.

Tanks

Save a defensive ability for Sear.

Brutallus

The pit lord Brutallus is a veteran of many battles, including the most recent battle at the Sunwell. His tactics are rarely sophisticated, often relying on pure force to dominate enemy armies.

Overview

Brutallus' Meteor Slash is devastating unless its damage is shared between many enemies.

Avoid taking damage from Crashing Embers, especially when affected by Meteor Slash.

Abilities

Damage Dealers

Stand near your allies when Brutallus casts Meteor Slash.
Avoid taking damage from Crashing Embers, especially when affected by Meteor Slash.

Healers

Stand near your allies when Brutallus casts Meteor Slash.
Prioritize allies afflicted by Meteor Slash for heavy healing if they become afflicted with Crashing Embers.

Tanks

Force Brutallus toward a large group of allies when he casts Meteor Slash.

Malificus

A creature of pure malice, Malificus incites terror in the hearts of all those who oppose him. Portents of his arrival come in the form of mass panics among citizens, and death cults celebrating the end of days.

Overview

Players affected by Incite Panic will spread Incite Panic to nearby allies.

Abilities

Shadow Barrage - Hurls a bolt of shadow at all enemies within 50 yds, inflicting 335,989 Shadow damage.
Incite Panic
Pestilence
- Virulent Infection

Damage Dealers

Avoid standing in pools of Virulent Infection.
Avoid enemies who are fleeing due to Incite Panic.

Healers

Avoid standing in pools of Virulent Infection.
Avoid enemies who are fleeing due to Incite Panic.

Tanks

Avoid enemies who are fleeing due to Incite Panic.

Si'vash

Si'vash commands the fury of the sea, bringing its power to bear on those too close to shore. Her fierce Si'vashi Honor Guard travel with her across Azeroth's oceans, eager for vulnerable harbors to destroy.

Overview

Tidal Wave is slow moving, but massive. it cannot be avoided by moving at the last minute.