Sylvanas Windrunner Heroic Encounter Journal
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Overview
Azeroth's champions battle Sylvanas at the pinnacle of the Sanctum of Domination, across the vastness between the Maw and the Eternal City, and within the Arbiter's chamber.
Players first encounter Sylvanas atop Torghast. Upon reaching 80% health, she rips apart chunks of the tower itself.
As the Jailer envelops Oribos in the Maw, players pursue him with the aid of Thrall, Jaina Proudmoore, and Bolvar Fordragon, forging new paths and defeating Mawforged commanders while Sylvanas harrows from all sides in Banshee Form.
Within the Crucible, the Banished One executes his grand plan. Our allies confront the dominated Anduin Wrynn while Sylvanas engages players directly.
- While under the effects of
Windrunner, spells and abilities strike Sylvanas where she cast Windrunner.
- Sylvanas'
Rive,
Ruin, and
Raze are deadly if not avoided.
Shadow Dagger inflicts significant damage to affected targets.
- Sylvanas'
Rive,
Ruin, and
Raze are deadly if not avoided.
- Sylvanas rarely gives ground. She casts
Ranger Shot exclusively if her threat target has moved out of range of her
Ranger Strike.
$[14,15,17 Ranger's Heartseeker and
Banshee's Heartseeker can inflict high damage in a short period of time.$]
Stage One: A Cycle of Hatred
We have forgotten what makes us strong.
Players battle against Sylvanas atop Torghast while the Jailer remains elusive.
![Windrunner Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/achievement_leader_sylvanas.jpg)
Sylvanas Windrunner is by far one of the most talented fighters from Azeroth, and can execute multiple abilities in quick succession, rapidly changing position to suit her combat needs. While under the effects of Windrunner, spells and abilities strike Sylvanas where she cast
Windrunner.
![Withering Fire Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_shadow_painspike.jpg)
Sylvanas releases a volley of arrows, inflicting 6,206 Shadow damage to affected players.
![Barbed Arrow Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/inv_ammo_arrow_06.jpg)
Withering Fire leaves a
Barbed Arrow in targets, bleeding for 2,896 Physical damage every 3 sec. This effect stacks.
![Desecrating Shot Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_animamaw_missile.jpg)
Sylvanas looses a cavalcade of infused arrows, erupting for 24,824 Shadow damage to players within the area of effect.
![Shadow Dagger Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_throw.jpg)
Sylvanas heaves corrupted blades, inflicting 6,826 Shadow damage every 1 sec for 9 sec to all struck targets.
![Domination Chains Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/inv_belt_44.jpg)
Sylvanas fires several salvos of Domination Arrows at targeted locations, inflicting 31,030 Shadow damage to enemies within 5 yards, then chains players to those that remain.
These chains pull players inflicting 1,861 Shadow damage every second and increasing the speed at which players are pulled by 30% until defeated. This effect stacks and removes Barbed Arrow from targets.
![Calamity Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_animamaw_nova.jpg)
The Domination Arrow radiates corrupt energy, inflicting 82,748 Shadow damage $?diff16[to targets within 30 yards ][]when afflicted players come within 4 yards of the arrow chaining them.
![Veil of Darkness Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_argus_deathfog.jpg)
Sylvanas enshrouds an area in fog, inflicting 16,549 Shadow damage and afflicting enemies within a deathly cloud, absorbing 28,961 healing and inflicting 827 Shadow damage every half-second.
${100-31,030}% of all healing bypasses this absorb. $?diff15|diff16 [This effect begins at 5 stacks, and every second attempts to transfer 1 stack to a nearby player within 5 yards.][]
![Wailing Arrow Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_theblackarrow.jpg)
Sylvanas launches a terror-infused arrow at a player, inflicting 16,549 Shadow damage and additionally inflicting up to 57,923 Shadow damage to all other players, decreasing in damage based on distance from the point of impact.
![Ranger's Heartseeker Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_priest_mindspike.jpg)
Sylvanas gains a stack of Ranger's Heartseeker every 5 sec. Upon reaching 1,241 stacks Sylvanas can replace a
Ranger Shot with a triple burst of
Ranger's Heartseeker into her target. Each arrow inflicts 28,961 Physical damage and 16,549 Shadow damage, applying
Banshee's Mark.
![Banshee's Mark Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/warlock_curse_shadow.jpg)
Inflicts 2,068 Shadow damage every second for 18 sec. This effect stacks.
Intermission: A Monument to our Suffering
You are unfit to wear this crown.
Upon reaching 80% health, Sylvanas chains all players with Domination Chains, then casts
Rive, destroying the tower itself.
![Banshee Shroud Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_racial_shadowmeld.jpg)
Enshrouds Sylvanas in darkness, reducing damage taken by 99%.
![Domination Chains Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/inv_belt_44.jpg)
Sylvanas fires several salvos of Domination Arrows at targeted locations, inflicting 31,030 Shadow damage to enemies within 5 yards, then chains players to those that remain.
These chains pull players inflicting 1,861 Shadow damage every second and increasing the speed at which players are pulled by 30% until defeated. This effect stacks and removes Barbed Arrow from targets.
![Rive Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/achievement_raid_torghast_sylvanaswindrunner.jpg)
Sylvanas rips fragments of Torghast, sending them in a targeted direction inflicting 248,244 Physical damage to all players in the chunk's path.
![Riven Debris Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/archaeology_5_0_crackedmogurunestone.jpg)
Ejects abominable detritus along the travel path, inflicting 41,374 Shadow damage to targets within 4 yards of the impact location.
![Banshee Wail Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_shadow_soulleech_3.jpg)
Sylvanas lets forth a shrill scream, inflicting damage based on each targeted player's health, starting at ${26,893*(30/100)} Shadow damage at full health, increasing to 26,893 Shadow damage, to players within 5 yards of each targeted player, interrupting for 6 sec.
Stage Two: The Banshee Queen
What are we if not slaves to this torment?
Sylvanas enters Banshee Form, taking to the skies to waylay players' pursuit of the Jailer as he ascends. Thrall and Jaina lend their aid, and cast
Call Earth and
Channel Ice, respectively, after defeating the Mawforged commanders.
![Ruin Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_ironmaidens_convulsiveshadows.jpg)
Sylvanas lays waste to the area, inflicting 206,870 Shadow damage to all players. This damage cannot be mitigated or avoided.
![Haunting Wave Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ui_darkshore_warfront_horde_banshee.jpg)
Sylvanas releases rolling energy, pushing away enemies upon contact with the waves and inflicts 1,654 Shadow damage every half-second for 10 sec. This effect stacks.
![Veil of Darkness Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_argus_deathfog.jpg)
Sylvanas enshrouds an area in fog, inflicting 16,549 Shadow damage and afflicting enemies within a deathly cloud, absorbing 28,961 healing and inflicting 827 Shadow damage every half-second.
${100-31,030}% of all healing bypasses this absorb. $?diff15|diff16 [This effect begins at 5 stacks, and every second attempts to transfer 1 stack to a nearby player within 5 yards.][]
![Banshee Wail Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_shadow_soulleech_3.jpg)
Sylvanas lets forth a shrill scream, inflicting damage based on each targeted player's health, starting at ${26,893*(30/100)} Shadow damage at full health, increasing to 26,893 Shadow damage, to players within 5 yards of each targeted player, interrupting for 6 sec.
![Banshee Form Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_shadow_deathsembrace.jpg)
Gains the ability to fly.
![Banshee Shroud Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_racial_shadowmeld.jpg)
Enshrouds Sylvanas in darkness, reducing damage taken by 99%.
![Shadow Dagger Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_throw.jpg)
Sylvanas heaves corrupted blades, inflicting 6,826 Shadow damage every 1 sec for 9 sec to all struck targets.
Forces of the Maw
The Jailer's forces continually flood into the fray. Defeating their Mawforged leaders allows Thrall and Jaina to progress.
![Hymn of the End Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_priest_surgeofdarkness.jpg)
Recites a chant of destruction, inflicting 2,068 Shadow damage to all players every second while no players are within 20,687 yards.
![Accursed Might Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/trade_archaeology_ogre2handedhammer.jpg)
Empowers the Vanguard with accursed magic, increasing damage done by 50%, movement speed by 10%, and total health by 30%. This effect stacks.
![Unstoppable Force Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/inv_hammer_13.jpg)
The Vanguard slams the ground, inflicting 12,412 Physical damage to enemies within 4 yards of the point of impact.
![Enflame Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_fire_immolation.jpg)
Imbues the Hopebreaker with a burning rage, increasing movement speed by 100% and causes successful melee swings to inflict 10,343 Fire damage to their current target and an additional 3,103 Fire damage to all other players within 60 yards.
![Destabilize Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_animamaw_beam.jpg)
The Hopebreaker channels destabilizing magic into afflicted targets, reducing movement speed by 5%, inflicting 206 Shadow damage every second and additionally absorbing healing equal to 10% of the target's health for 6 sec. This effect stacks.
![Lashing Strike Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/inv_sword_48.jpg)
The Souljudge charges towards an enemy, striking them for 33,099 Physical damage and additionally applies Lashing Wound.
![Lashing Wound Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/inv_sword_48.jpg)
Inflicts 4,137 Physical damage to a player every second for 9 sec. This effect stacks, and cannot be dodged, blocked, or parried, and cannot miss.
![Crushing Dread Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_shadow_gathershadows.jpg)
The Souljudge sows immense anxiety in afflicted targets, erupting for 10,343 Shadow damage to players within 5 yards every 2 sec. for 10 sec. This effect increases stacks every period, increasing Crushing Dread damage by 10%.
Upon removal, this effect transfers to another player until the Souljudge is defeated.
![Summon Decrepit Orbs Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_animamaw_orb.jpg)
The Summoner creates 4 Decrepit Orbs.
![Decrepit Orb Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_animamaw_orb.jpg)
Manifests a sphere of domination energy. These orbs increase damage done by 40% every 6 sec. This effect stacks.
![Detonation Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_animamaw_orb.jpg)
Upon death or after casting Detonation, the orb explodes, inflicting 1,241 Shadow damage to enemies within 100 yards.
![Curse of Lethargy Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_animamaw_wave.jpg)
The Summoner curses afflicted targets, inflicting 12,412 Shadow damage plus an additional 2,482 Shadow damage every 1 sec and reducing movement speed by 30% for 3 sec. Each cast grants Lethargic Focus, increasing this curse's duration by 413 seconds.
![Fury Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_shadow_deathscream.jpg)
The Goliath blindly rages at a target, increasing damage done by 4% and melee attack speed by 5% when melee attacking the same enemy. This effect stacks.
Stage Three: The Freedom of Choice
Nothing can stop what is to come.
Sylvanas follows the players' traversal, greeting them for the final showdown between Death and inevitability in the Jailer's master plan.
![Banshee's Bane Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/warlock_curse_shadow_aura.jpg)
Sylvanas burdens targets with a ravenous affliction, inflicting 2,068 Shadow damage every second. This effect stacks. Upon removal, this coalesces into a pool of shadow on the ground. Any player touching the pool gains Banshee's Bane, consuming the pool.
![Bane Arrows Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_shadow_painspike.jpg)
Sylvanas jettisons a volley of arrows, inflicting 6,206 Shadow damage to players within 5 yards at the impact location, creating a pool of Banshee's Bane.
![Banshee's Heartseeker Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_priest_mindspike.jpg)
Sylvanas gains a stack of Banshee's Heartseeker every 7 sec. Upon reaching 1,241 stacks Sylvanas can replace a
Ranger Shot with a triple burst of
Banshee's Heartseeker into her target. Each arrow inflicts 18,618 Physical damage and 14,480 Shadow damage, applying
Banshee's Bane.
![Banshee's Fury Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_shadow_shadowfury.jpg)
Sylvanas erupts with Banshee magic, inflicting 4,137 Shadow damage to all players every second for 4 sec. After 4 sec, Banshee's Bane explodes from players inflicting an additional 8,274 Shadow damage to all players per stack of
Banshee's Bane.
![Wailing Arrow Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_theblackarrow.jpg)
Sylvanas launches a terror-infused arrow at a player, inflicting 16,549 Shadow damage and additionally inflicting up to 57,923 Shadow damage to all other players, decreasing in damage based on distance from the point of impact.
![Veil of Darkness Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_argus_deathfog.jpg)
Sylvanas enshrouds an area in fog, inflicting 16,549 Shadow damage and afflicting enemies within a deathly cloud, absorbing 28,961 healing and inflicting 827 Shadow damage every half-second.
${100-31,030}% of all healing bypasses this absorb. $?diff15|diff16 [This effect begins at 5 stacks, and every second attempts to transfer 1 stack to a nearby player within 5 yards.][]
![Banshee Scream Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_warlock_improvedsoulleech.jpg)
Sylvanas lets forth a shrill scream, inflicting damage based on each targeted player's health, starting at ${22,755*(30/100)} Shadow damage at full health, increasing to 22,755 Shadow damage, to players within 5 yards of each targeted player, silencing for 4 sec.
![Shadow Dagger Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/ability_throw.jpg)
Sylvanas heaves corrupted blades, inflicting 6,826 Shadow damage every 1 sec for 9 sec to all struck targets.
![Raze Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_animamaw_groundstate.jpg)
Sylvanas unloads a Death-empowered arrow, annihilating the impact location inflicting 24,824 Shadow damage to targets within 30 yards and additionally desecrates the area, inflicting 8,274 Shadow damage every 0.5 sec.
This additionally destroys the Invigorating Field connections to and from the contaminated area.
![Invigorating Field Icon](http://static.icy-veins.com/images/wow/large_icons/spell_arcane_portaloribos.jpg)
The chamber engages a defensive configuration providing players with access to traverse the arena. Upon traversal, players gain 30% increased movement speed for 5 sec.
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