Apex PredatorSpell ID 1277025 · Icon ID 132160Blizzard API · 12.1.0.69814Sszorak executes multiple attacks in rapid succession. Taunt effects can change his current target while casting.
BOSS 5 OF 8 · Knockback puzzle · burn windows
Sszorak
A horrifying creature, warped by Ula'tek's toxic venom, Sszorak is a brutal instrument of vengeance. Calling upon the winds that howl deep within Atal'Utek, it tears apart any living creature it encounters.
Bloodlust: on pull or first Dig InNPC portrait not verified
Third-party strategy draftEncounter identity and localization are verified against Journal DB2 for 12.1.0.69814. Assignments, timings, arena plan, and difficulty deltas remain source_tracked and are not verified.
VERIFIED IDENTITIES
Encounter Journal overview abilities
Names, spell IDs, and matching icons are verified. 2 of 4 abilities have bilingual descriptions without unresolved client tokens in build 12.1.0.69814; other descriptions, all mechanic tags, and execution instructions remain withheld pending verification.
Apex PredatorSpell ID 1277025 · Icon ID 132160Blizzard API · 12.1.0.69814
Venomous SurgeSpell ID 1305959 · Icon ID 132108Blizzard API · 12.1.0.69814Description withheld: source contains unresolved client tokens
Raging CrosswindsSpell ID 1285419 · Icon ID 1029595Blizzard API · 12.1.0.69814Description withheld: source contains unresolved client tokens
Howling MaelstromSpell ID 1285732 · Icon ID 136018Blizzard API · 12.1.0.69814The Altar of the Six Winds unleashes a succession of gales across the arena. Each gale pushes players in its indicated direction.
VERIFIED STRUCTURE
Encounter Journal phase headings
The Journal DB2 tree for 12.1.0.69814 has no explicit bilingual stage/phase/intermission headings. No phases were inferred from the strategy draft.
ENCOUNTER PLAN
Choose difficulty
H
Heroic
Two alternating Mutilate groups
- Mutilate soakers take 500% more from the next hit.
- Caustic Claws leaves residue that should be pushed off.
ASSIGNMENTS
Mechanics by role
Tanks
- Split each Apex Predator combo so each tank takes one Ravage and one Mutilate.
- Face Ravage away; place Mutilate into the assigned soak team.
Healers
- Prepare externals for unpredictable combo order.
- Stabilize the raid before each cyst knockback.
Damage
- Drop Venomous Surge on assigned markers only.
- During Dig In, the boss takes 30% extra damage.
SEQUENCE
Timeline
- READRead wind tunnelsThe active pattern defines cyst placement.
- x5Apex PredatorTwo Ravages, two Mutilates, one Tempest in random order.
- DROPVenomous SurgeCreate one cyst at each safe marker.
- INTHowling MaelstromChain cyst knockbacks toward center; burn during Dig In.
Markers show mechanic order; exact timing shifts with group damage.
ARENA PLAN
Positioning
BOSST1T2GROUP AGROUP B××→→
Mark spots opposite the lit wind tunnels before the pull. Drop one Viscous Cyst per marker and keep the boss away from that reserve lane.
RECOMMENDED
Composition
2TANKS4HEALERS14DPS
Create two equal Mutilate teams.
VERIFIED REWARD BAND
Encounter item levels
| Difficulty | ilvl | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Raid Finder | 285 | Veteran |
| Normal | 298 | Champion |
| Heroic | 311 | Hero |
| Mythic | 324 | Myth |
Encounter tier rewardLegs tier token
This is a verified item-level band, not an item list. Loot rows are withheld until their canonical itemId, encounter source, difficulty, upgrade track, and chanceStatus are verified. The exact drop chance has not been published.
Source · verified 2026-09-14