Outlaw Rogue DPS Castle Nathria Raid Guide — Shadowlands 9.2.5

On this page, you will find Outlaw Rogue specific information to deal with each boss in the Castle Nathria 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 Outlaw Rogue and what you can do to deal with each fight as best as possible.

During Shadowlands Season 4, Castle Nathria, Sanctum of Domination, and Sepulcher of the First Ones will each spend time being featured as a Fated Raid. During these times encounters within the 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.

As your Legendary choice largely depends on whether you have chosen to play Kyrian or Venthyr, we will not be including Legendary recommendations for specific bosses. If a specific legendary is of particular usefulness, it will be noted in the Tips section instead. For a quick glance at what legendary to play for which Covenant, please refer to our Legendary section instead.

We advise you to use the following talents against Shriekwing.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

You can use Feint to further reduce damage taken as you hide behind a pillar from Earsplitting Shriek.

For more information, please refer to our Shriekwing guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Huntsman Altimor.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

Necrolord is a viable alternative for higher overall damage on this fight.

As Shades of Bargast gain stacks of Destabilize while they are being crowd controlled, you should use Blind on any Shades that are not assigned to be killed yet. Hold Kidney Shot until you are about to kill a Shade, as this will further boost your raids damage on them thanks to Prey on the Weak.

For more information, please refer to our Huntsman Altimor guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Hungering Destroyer.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

Cloak of Shadows can be used to clear multiple Obliterating Rift left behind after the boss casts Expunge.

Mythic Difficulty: You can clear your stacks of Essence Sap by using Cloak of Shadows, allowing you to give more health without taking excessive damage.

For more information, please refer to our Hungering Destroyer guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Artificer Xy'Mox.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

Getting hit by a Fleeting Spirit in Phase One of the encounter while Cloak of Shadows is active will simply despawn the spirit without the mind-control taking effect.

Mythic Difficulty: You will want to hold Cloak of Shadows to help clear Stasis Trap whenever possible. Try to overlap this soak with getting one of the Spirits to immune both at the same time.

For more information, please refer to our Artificer Xy'Mox guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Sun King's Salvation.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

Cloak of Shadows works against all sources of Fire Damage taken in this fight, but should be held onto in order to soak Ember Blast with your raid.

Use Kidney Shot to disrupt the Soul Infuser from damaging the boss or healing the Shade.

Mythic Difficulty: You can use Blind to control one of the Phoenixes for up to 60 seconds, allowing you to save precious knockback abilities for later stages.

For more information, please refer to our Sun King's Salvation guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Lady Inerva Darkvein.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

In order to maximize your cleave potential you will want to make sure you are positioned properly whenever the Concentrated Anima adds are spawning.

Mythic Difficulty: It is advised to use Cloak of Shadows before one of the Container of Concentrated Anima casts. This might allow you to completely avoid one of the add spawns, giving you and your raid more time to focus on the boss.

For more information, please refer to our Lady Inerva Darkvein guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against The Council of Blood.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

Make sure to hold onto Grappling Hook so you can chase the boss up until the last moment before the intermission begins. You will want to have Grappling Hook available in case you are assigned a spot in the far back of the room.

Mythic Difficulty: Prepare your burst damage for Dutiful Attendants by pooling Combo Point and Energy, as well as your Shiv. While you cannot remove the Dancing Fever debuff, you will be able to immune the damage taken. Feint also works to reduce your damage taken during these high pressure phases of the encounter.

For more information, please refer to our The Council of Blood guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Sludgefist.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

Make frequent use of Feint to avoid incoming area damage.

Ghostly Strike is a better choice than Quick Draw here due to the boss's vulnerability phase.

Every 60 seconds the boss will use Heedless Charge. Once he crashes into an obstacle, he will be vulnerable and take 100% increased damage for 12 seconds. Make sure to hold onto Between the Eyes as well as Ghostly Strike and Adrenaline Rush for these burst windows.

For more information, please refer to our Sludgefist guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Stone Legion Generals.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

Necrolord is a viable alternative for higher overall damage on this fight.

You can use Grappling Hook mid-air after being knocked back by Prince Renathal's Shattering Blast, canceling the knock back effect entirely.

For more information, please refer to our Stone Legion Generals guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Sire Denathrius.

• Level 15: Quick Draw or Ghostly Strike (or Weaponmaster, situationally)
• Level 25: Acrobatic Strikes (or Retractable Hook, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem or Marked for Death
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Blade Rush (or Dancing Steel, situationally)

Make sure to have Blade Flurry ready when Cleansing Pain finishes casting to be able to immediately cleave onto the Echo of Sin.

Grappling Hook allows you to quickly get to the middle of the boss area in phase 1 or to get away from Denathrius in Phase Two and Three after Hand of Destruction is cast.

Cloak of Shadows can be used to avoid taking damage while soaking Smoldering Ire.

For more information, please refer to our Sire Denathrius guide.