Elemental Shaman DPS Sepulcher of the First Ones Raid Guide — Dragonflight 10.2.5
On this page, you will find tips, tricks, and strategies tailored to your Elemental Shaman for each boss of the following raid: Sepulcher of the First Ones. All our content is updated for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.2.5.
Introduction
During the Dragonflight Pre-Patch, Castle Nathria, Sanctum of Domination, and Sepulcher of the First Ones will be simultaneously featured as Fated Raids. During this time encounters within each specific raid will include an additional mechanic and items will drop at increased item levels. If you would like to learn more general information about the Fated Raids system as a whole, please see our overview below. Otherwise, continue to use this page for specialization-specific tips.
On this page, you will find Elemental Shaman specific information to deal with each boss in the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid.
This page assumes that you already understand most of the mechanics of each encounter. These can be found on the full raid guide, so what is contained here are details specifically tailored toward Elemental Shaman and what you can do to deal with each fight as best as possible.
The rule of thumb for Legendaries is: Are there significant adds that can be cleaved? If so, Echoes of Great Sundering is probably the way to go. If not, Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence is almost certainly the way to go.
Most tips should still be relevant but we do not know how Blizzard's Dragonflight Pre-Patch balance pass will affect every boss; some tactics may change.
The following talent tree will work on every boss although some adjustments may be valid in some cases. You can also import it directly into the game with the following string:
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Vigilant Guardian
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Vigilant Guardian.
- Echoes of Great Sundering
- Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence
Tips
- Try to hold major cooldowns for Phase 3.
For more information, please refer to our Vigilant Guardian guide.
Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener: Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence.
Tips
- Do not be within 20 yards of the boss.
- If assigned to be one of the people far from the boss make sure you plan your defensive cooldown usage in advance.
For more information, please refer to our Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener guide.
Artificer Xy'Mox
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Artificer Xy'mox: Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence.
Tips
- You should already be familiar with some of this boss' mechanics if you raided in Castle Nathria, but keep in mind that the Continuum Stasis Traps are now permanent.
- Try to hold major cooldowns for Phase 2.
Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle.
- Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence
- Echoes of Great Sundering
Tips
- Keep Flame Shock on the add, cleave if you can.
- Use defensives when soaking Staggering Barrage.
For more information, please refer to our Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle guide.
Prototype Pantheon
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Prototype Pantheon: Deeply Rooted Elements.
Tips
- The multitarget nature of this fight enables Deeply Rooted Elements and Splintered Elements to be viable when also using a Fire/DoT-focused talent build, something like:
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- Try to hold major cooldowns for the last phase.
For more information, please refer to our Prototype Pantheon guide.
Lihuvim, Principal Architect
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Lihuvim, Principal Architect.
- Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence
- Echoes of Great Sundering
Tips
- Try holding onto some cooldowns to burst down one of the adds.
For more information, please refer to our Lihuvim, Principal Architect guide.
Halondrus the Reclaimer
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Halondrus the Reclaimer: Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence.
Tips
- Mobility is extremely important on this fight, try to anticipate movement as much as you can.
- In the first phase, make sure you soak orbs.
- Try to hold major cooldowns for Intermission phases.
For more information, please refer to our Halondrus the Reclaimer guide.
Anduin Wrynn
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Anduin Wrynn: Echoes of Great Sundering.
Tips
- Hold defensive cooldowns for when you are targeted by Domination Word: Pain.
- In the Shadow Realm focus on Anduin's Despair and cleave down Anduin's Doubt.
- Try to hold major cooldowns for the Intermission phases.
- Be ready to interrupt Grim Reflections as needed.
For more information, please refer to our Anduin Wrynn guide.
Lords of Dread
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Lords of Dread: Deeply Rooted Elements.
Tips
- This is another council fight where Deeply Rooted Elements and Splintered Elements along with a Fire/DoT-focused talent build can shine.
- Hold defensive cooldowns for Swarm of Darkness.
For more information, please refer to our Lords of Dread guide.
Rygelon
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Rygelon: Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence.
Tips
- Try using Stormkeeper to cleave down Collapsing Quasars when they are close to the boss.
For more information, please refer to our Rygelon guide.
The Jailer
We advise you to use the following Legendary against The Jailer: Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence.
Tips
- Make sure you do not use your cooldowns during Relentless Domination.
- Try to hold on to Stormkeeper for cleave if possible.
- Make sure you have a defensive cooldown to soak Desolation
- Not stepping into Defile is your number one priority.
For more information, please refer to our The Jailer guide.
Changelog
- 25 Oct. 2022: Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
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This guide has been written by Stormy, Elemental main since Wrath of the Lich King and member of the Storm, Earth and Lava Elemental theorycrafting team.
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