Fury Warrior DPS Sepulcher of the First Ones Raid Guide — Shadowlands 9.2
On this page, you will find tips, tricks, and strategies tailored to your Fury Warrior for each boss of the following raid: Sepulcher of the First Ones. All our content is updated for World of Warcraft — Shadowlands 9.2.
Introduction
On this page, you will find Fury Warrior 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 Fury Warrior and what you can do to deal with each fight as best as possible.
Because the Fury Warrior 4-Piece tier bonus and
Unity are
largely accessible to most players now, this guide has been updated to reflect
their use.
Talent Cheatsheet
We advise to use the following talents on Vigilant Guardian.
- Level 15:
Fresh Meat
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Vigilant Guardian.
We advise to use the following talents on Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Dragon Roar
- Level 50:
Anger Management
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener.
We advise to use the following talents on Artificer Xy'mox.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management or
Reckless Abandon
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Artificer Xy'mox.
We advise to use the following talents on Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Meat Cleaver or
Dragon Roar
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle.
We advise to use the following talents on Prototype Pantheon.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Meat Cleaver or
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management or
Reckless Abandon
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Prototype Pantheon.
We advise to use the following talents on Lihuvim, Principal Architect.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Lihuvim, Principal Architect.
We advise to use the following talents on Halondrus the Reclaimer.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Dragon Roar
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Halondrus the Reclaimer.
We advise to use the following talents on Anduin Wrynn.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Anduin Wrynn.
We advise to use the following talents on Lords of Dread.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Lords of Dread.
We advise to use the following talents on Rygelon.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Dragon Roar
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise to use the following Legendaries on Rygelon.
We advise to use the following talents on The Jailer.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise to use the following Legendaries on The Jailer.
Vigilant Guardian
We advise you to use the following talents against Vigilant Guardian.
- Level 15:
Fresh Meat
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Vigilant Guardian.
This is a heavy AoE encounter with various priority kill targets and a
single-target burn during the final 15%. On Mythic difficulty, the boss
is active the entire time, rather than only the end of the encounter, allowing
a consistent target to stack Frenzy on.
Dodge the many swirlies that appear while moving with your group as needed
to group up all the adds present and empower two Automated Defense Matrix
adds around the encounter area. Aim the red Deresolution lines
away from your raid members whenever possible.
Once the Automated Defense Matrix adds are empowered at 100 Energy, stay
inside the small bubble they create, and use healing cooldowns to survive the
extreme burst damage going out until an Unstable Core spawns.
Run the Matter Dissolution away from the raid, and save
Heroic Leap
to get back, since it will apply a slow.
Split Resolution can be Spell Reflected if unable to move out of it
in time.
For more information, please refer to our Vigilant Guardian guide.
Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener
We advise you to use the following talents against Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Dragon Roar
- Level 50:
Anger Management
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener.
On Mythic difficulty, permanent damaging ground effect pools will be created for every person hit by any avoidable mechanic, on top of those created by the bosses attacks.
Devouring Blood comes out every 8 seconds, requiring frequent
movement that may make
Elysian Might or
Field of Blossoms more
difficult to play, though the timing is predictable. Venthyr or Necrolord are
good options for this encounter.
Ephemera Dust can be Spell Reflected to avoid a stack, but not
negated entirely.
For more information, please refer to our Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener guide.
Artificer Xy'Mox
We advise you to use the following talents against Artificer Xy'mox.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management or
Reckless Abandon
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Artificer Xy'mox.
This is a single-target boss, with AoE add phases at 75% and 50% boss health. On Mythic difficulty, there will be additional adds on a nearby platform at the start of the fight and immediately following each intermission.
Signet of Tormented Kings is better for dealing with adds, but
Deathmaker will be better for ending the encounter. Either way, at
least
Bladestorm should be saved for add phases at 75% and 50%
health, along with other cooldowns as able.
Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle
We advise you to use the following talents against Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Meat Cleaver or
Dragon Roar
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle.
High uptime on two-target cleave can make Meat Cleaver a strong
option, so long as the Core is not instantly killed. Try to avoid switching
targets directly however, to avoid dropping
Frenzy stacks.
Night Fae Soulshape or Venthyr
Door of Shadows are
effectively required to survive the
Disintegration Halo overlaps on
Mythic difficulty.
Heroic Leap will not avoid the debuff.
Shattering Throw will deal extra damage during the
Siphoned Barrier.
For more information, please refer to our Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle guide.
Prototype Pantheon
We advise you to use the following talents against Prototype Pantheon.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Meat Cleaver or
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management or
Reckless Abandon
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Prototype Pantheon.
Phase 1 and 2 have two bosses active, with all four up during the last
phase. Signet of Tormented Kings with
Bladestorm and
Anger Management will have the highest burst potential in the final
phase and is a good strategy for progression, while
Deathmaker with
Meat Cleaver and
Reckless Abandon will reduce
Whirlwind use during the first two phases.
Help interrupt Gloom Bolt from the Prototype of War and
Anima Bolt from the Prototype of Renewal whenever possible.
Sinful Projection can be Spell Reflected to avoid the stun, as can
the individually targeted bolts.
For more information, please refer to our Prototype Pantheon guide.
Lihuvim, Principal Architect
We advise you to use the following talents against Lihuvim, Principal Architect.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Lihuvim, Principal Architect.
This is a highly scripted encounter on Mythic difficulty, with more
emphasis placed on killing adds than the boss, so time cooldowns
appropriately. If using Reckless Abandon, Recklessness should be used
on the pull and then on cooldown to line up with the intermission AoE burst.
If using
Anger Management, it can be safely saved for the first
Schematic.
The boss gains 1 Energy per second, serving as a easy indicator of when it will transition to the next phase.
Cosmic Shift deals significant raid-wide damage and can push
players into unstable motes. Use
Charge and
Heroic Leap to
avoid causing extra damage and reducing the encounter area.
For more information, please refer to our Lihuvim, Principal Architect guide.
Halondrus the Reclaimer
We advise you to use the following talents against Halondrus the Reclaimer.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Dragon Roar
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Halondrus the Reclaimer.
This is a pure single-target encounter with moderate to high movement, making
Elysian Might and
Field of Blossoms difficult to maximize.
Earthbreaker Missiles hits twice, inflicting direct damage and
leaving an aftershock on the ground to avoid. Be sure to leave enough room to
move out safely and not cut off others.
The boss will stand and move to a new area at 80%, 50%, and 30%
health, while still firing missiles and causing periodic knockbacks that can
be countered with Charge.
For more information, please refer to our Halondrus the Reclaimer guide.
Anduin Wrynn
We advise you to use the following talents against Anduin Wrynn.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Anduin Wrynn.
This encounter is a mix of single-target against Anduin and heavy AoE in
the intermission. Frequent add spawns allow for high uptime on
First Strike.
Warriors should aim to be a part of the first Kingsmourne group, so that cooldowns can be used on the pull, during Kingsmourne, and during the intermission 3 minutes into the encounter. This sequence will then repeat, with the second intermission at 7 minutes in. The rest of the encounter from 10% onward is a single target burn.
Nothing can be Spell Reflected, but it can be a useful defensive cooldown
for many mechanics. Rallying Cry is also very useful while soaking
Befouled Barrier.
Lords of Dread
We advise you to use the following talents against Lords of Dread.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Anger Management
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Lords of Dread.
The two bosses are stacked the entire time, which makes
Merciless Bonegrinder a great Conduit to use.
Meat Cleaver is
also a good choice, but
Signet of Tormented Kings and
Bladestorm will be burstier.
Each boss will gain 1 Energy per second, casting an ultimate ability when
they reach 100. Mal'Ganis will use Swarm of Decay causing both bosses
to take double damage for 20 seconds, making it very important to save all
cooldowns.
Kin'tessa will instead use Infiltration of Dread, a time-consuming
group coordination check, during which time the bosses cannot be targeted.
Because Mal'Ganis starts with 50 Energy, he will reach 100 Energy 50
seconds into the encounter. Therefore, any cooldowns under 1 minute can be
used on the pull, with the rest saved for that first Swarm phase. As it
begins, players should begin their full burst AoE rotation: Whirlwind ->
Rampage ->
Spear of Bastion or
Ancient Aftershock +
Recklessness ->
Bladestorm -> Rampage -> Whirlwind and continue cleaving the
single-target rotation.
Once the phase ends, cooldowns can be used freely until after the Infiltration intermission, after which they should be timed appropriately based on Mal'Ganis' Energy.
For more information, please refer to our Lords of Dread guide.
Rygelon
We advise you to use the following talents against Rygelon.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Dragon Roar
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Rygelon.
Although this is mainly a single-target fight, the frequent Collapsing
Quasar motes can be hit by Whirlwind to continually trigger
First Strike or
Hammer of Genesis.
The rest of the encounter is simply avoiding dangerous ground effects, obeying encounter mechanics, and claiming your spot during the Unstable Matter transition to avoid standing with another player and dying.
For more information, please refer to our Rygelon guide.
The Jailer
We advise you to use the following talents against The Jailer.
- Level 15:
Sudden Death
- Level 25:
Double Time
- Level 30:
Frenzy
- Level 35:
Warpaint
- Level 40:
Cruelty
- Level 45:
Bladestorm
- Level 50:
Reckless Abandon
We advise you to use the following Legendaries against The Jailer.
TBD
For more information, please refer to our The Jailer guide.
Changelog
- 04 Apr. 2022: Updated for double Legendary, added new tips, and reorganized.
- 28 Feb. 2022: Page added.
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