Icecrown Citadel Raid Guide for WotLK Classic

Last updated on Jan 01, 2024 at 12:00 by Abide 1 comment

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!

1.

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 Icon Shadowmourne.
2.

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.

3.

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.

3.1.

The Lower Spire

3.2.

The Plagueworks

3.3.

The Crimson Hall

3.4.

The Frostwing Halls

4.

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.

4.1.

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:

Item Type/Slot
Wodin's Lucky Necklace Icon Wodin's Lucky Necklace Necklace
Stiffened Corpse Shoulderpads Icon Stiffened Corpse Shoulderpads Cloth Shoulder
Belt of the Lonely Noble Icon Belt of the Lonely Noble Plate Waist
Leggings of Dubious Charms Icon Leggings of Dubious Charms Mail Legs
Harbinger's Bone Band Icon Harbinger's Bone Band Ring
Ring of Rotting Sinew Icon Ring of Rotting Sinew Ring
Rowan's Rifle of Silver Bullets Icon Rowan's Rifle of Silver Bullets Gun
5.

Icecrown Citadel Achievements in Wrath of the Lich King

Achievement Description
Storming the Citadel (10 player) IconStorming the Citadel (10 player) Defeat the first four bosses in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode.
Heroic: Storming the Citadel (10 player) IconHeroic: Storming the Citadel (10 player) Defeat the first four bosses in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode.
Storming the Citadel (25 player) IconStorming the Citadel (25 player) Defeat the first four bosses in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode.
Heroic: Storming the Citadel (25 player) IconHeroic: Storming the Citadel (25 player) Defeat the first four bosses in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode.
The Plagueworks (10 player) IconThe Plagueworks (10 player) Defeat the bosses of The Plagueworks in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode.
Heroic: The Plagueworks (10 player) IconHeroic: The Plagueworks (10 player) Defeat the bosses of The Plagueworks in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode.
The Plagueworks (25 player) IconThe Plagueworks (25 player) Defeat the bosses of The Plagueworks in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode.
Heroic: The Plagueworks (25 player) IconHeroic: The Plagueworks (25 player) Defeat the bosses of The Plagueworks in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode.
The Crimson Hall (10 player) IconThe Crimson Hall (10 player) Defeat the bosses of The Crimson Hall in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode.
Heroic: The Crimson Hall (10 player) IconHeroic: The Crimson Hall (10 player) Defeat the bosses of The Crimson Hall in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode.
The Crimson Hall (25 player) IconThe Crimson Hall (25 player) Defeat the bosses of The Crimson Hall in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode.
Heroic: The Crimson Hall (25 player) IconHeroic: The Crimson Hall (25 player) Defeat the bosses of The Crimson Hall in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode.
The Frostwing Halls (10 player) IconThe Frostwing Halls (10 player) Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode.
Heroic: The Frostwing Halls (10 player) IconHeroic: The Frostwing Halls (10 player) Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode.
The Frostwing Halls (25 player) IconThe Frostwing Halls (25 player) Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode.
Heroic: The Frostwing Halls (25 player) IconHeroic: The Frostwing Halls (25 player) Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode.
The Frostwing Halls (10 player) IconThe Frostwing Halls (10 player) Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode.
Heroic: The Frostwing Halls (10 player) IconHeroic: The Frostwing Halls (10 player) Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode.
The Frostwing Halls (25 player) IconThe Frostwing Halls (25 player) Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode.
Heroic: The Frostwing Halls (25 player) IconHeroic: The Frostwing Halls (25 player) Defeat the bosses of The Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode.
Fall of the Lich King (10 player) IconFall of the Lich King (10 player) Defeat every boss in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player mode.
Heroic: Fall of the Lich King (10 player) IconHeroic: Fall of the Lich King (10 player) Defeat every boss in Icecrown Citadel in 10-player Heroic mode.
Fall of the Lich King (25 player) IconFall of the Lich King (25 player) Defeat every boss in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player mode.
Heroic: Fall of the Lich King (25 player) IconHeroic: Fall of the Lich King (25 player) Defeat every boss in Icecrown Citadel in 25-player Heroic mode.
Glory of the Icecrown Raider (10 player) IconGlory of the Icecrown Raider (10 player) Complete the 10-player raid achievements listed.
Glory of the Icecrown Raider (25 player) IconGlory of the Icecrown Raider (25 player) Complete the 25-player raid achievements listed.
Shadowmourne IconShadowmourne Wielder of Shadowmourne.
Invincible's Reins IconInvincible's Reins Obtain Invincible from Arthas in Icecrown Citadel.
6.

How to Obtain Shadowmourne

Icecrown Citadel bring the highly sought-after Shadowmourne Icon 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.

7.

Changelog

  • 01 Jan. 2024: Updated for Phase 5.
  • 09 Oct. 2023: Page added for Phase 4 release.
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