Icecrown Citadel Raid Guide for WotLK Classic
Icecrown Citadel is the main Raid instance of Phase 4 in Wrath of the Lich King Classic; and is considered by most the be the final raid of the expansion. Here, you can find information about how to reach the raid, guides for each of its encounters, and most importantly, the loot you can acquire!
Wrath of the Lich King Icecrown Citadel Instance Summary
- Raid location — Icecrown
- Attunement requirements — None
- Available Difficulties — 10-player and 25-player
- Encounters — 14
- Dwelling of the expansions greatest foe, The Lich King.
- Grants players access to the highly desired
Shadowmourne.
Getting into Icecrown Citadel in Wrath of the Lich King
Icecrown Citadel can be found in the most Southern part of Icecrown. The fastest way to reach the raid is to fly there directly from Dalaran on a flying mount. There is also a summoning stone near the flight path that can summon any missing players.
Icecrown Citadel Layout and Boss Strategies
Icecrown Citadel is broken down into 5 different sub-zones found inside the raid, these are called: The Lower Spire, The Plagueworks, The Crimson Hall, The Frostwing Halls, The Frozen Throne. Below you can find our strategy guides for each boss encounter in Icecrown Citadel, organized by the wings you will encounter them in.
The Lower Spire
The Plagueworks
The Crimson Hall
The Frostwing Halls
Wrath of the Lich King Classic Icecrown Citadel Loot
With 12 encounters inside Icecrown Citadel along with separate loot tables for both 10 and 25-player modes, as well as Normal and Heroic difficulties, the amount of items available is extremely large. As such, we have compiled every boss's drops on all difficulties and version into a single page, giving you a "one-stop-shop" for all your loot needs. You can also find loot for each individual boss on their respective strategy guides.
Icecrown Citadel Trash Loot
In addition to items dropped by the bosses, Icecrown Citadel also features several items rarely dropped by the regular enemies within its walls. Unlike previous raid, ICC only has trash drops on the 25-man version of the raid. These items are the following:
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Necklace |
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Cloth Shoulder |
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Plate Waist |
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Mail Legs |
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Ring |
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Ring |
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Gun |
Icecrown Citadel Achievements in Wrath of the Lich King
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Defeat the first four bosses in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode. |
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Defeat the first four bosses in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the first four bosses in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode. |
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Defeat the first four bosses in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Plagueworks in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Plagueworks in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Plagueworks in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Plagueworks in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Crimson Hall in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Crimson Hall in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Crimson Hall in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Crimson Hall in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode. |
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Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat every boss in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode. |
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Defeat every boss in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode. |
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Defeat every boss in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode. |
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Defeat every boss in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode. |
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Complete the 10-player raid achievements listed. |
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Complete the 25-player raid achievements listed. |
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Wielder of Shadowmourne. |
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Obtain Invincible from Arthas in Icecrown Citadel. |
How to Obtain Shadowmourne
Icecrown Citadel bring the highly sought-after Shadowmourne. This
powerful, legendary weapon requires players to complete a long and difficult
quest chain within the new raid. Players will need to complete a series of
specific tasks on multiple different bosses before this weapon can be
obtained.
Changelog
- 01 Jan. 2024: Updated for Phase 5.
- 09 Oct. 2023: Page added for Phase 4 release.
This guide has been written by Abide, TBC and WotLK veteran for nearly a decade. Abide is a Warrior tank and multi-class expert currently playing on Faerlina Horde. You can find him in the Icy Veins Discord if you have any questions or concerns.
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