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Throne of Thunder is one of the toughest raids in Mists of Pandaria Classic. Yet. It’s one of the best raids you can find, with complicated mechanics and a vast map. In this overview, you will learn about the raid release date, all the available rewards, as well as raid location. Also, we describe the strategy for each boss.

Mists of Pandaria Classic Throne of Thunder Key Takeaways:

  • The Throne of Thunder raid will become available on December 11, 2025.
  • The raid is located on the Isle of Thunder and is accessible via portals in Shado-Pan Garrison.
  • In the Throne of Thunder, there are 12 bosses and 1 secret boss for Heroic difficulty.
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MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Release Date

Throne of Thunder Overview

The Throne of Thunder raid itself, with 12 bosses, will open globally on December 11 at 3:00 p.m. PST. Completing the raid in heroic mode will allow you to fight the secret 13th boss, Ra-den.

The raid unlock follows the Thunder King update, which will launch on December 9 at 3:00 p.m. PST (00:00 UTC+1). It introduces two new zones (Thunder Isle and Isle of Giants), a new item enhancement system, and world bosses.

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Rewards

Throne of Thunder Overview

Among the many reasons players remain engaged with Mists of Pandaria Classic, the rewards that come with the Throne of Thunder must surely be considered. This raid provides powerful pieces of Tier 15 sets for every class, as well as empowered Thunderforged gear pieces:

DifficultyItem LevelThunderforged
Normal522528
Heroic535542

Throne of Thunder also offers exclusive pet models such as the Spawn of Horridon or the Clutch of Ji-Kun. And if you spend enough time on the Heroic mode, you will also be able to attain the Reins of the Armored Skyscreamer through the meta-achievement, Glory of the Thundering Raider.

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Tier Sets

Throne of Thunder Overview

During the Throne of Thunder raid in Mists of Pandaria Classic, you will be able to gather Tier 15 Set items or tier set tokens (Crackling Conqueror, Protector, and/or Vanquisher), along with matching chests, gloves, and pants. These classes share Tier Token for Throne of Thunder in Mists of Pandaria Classic:

  • Vanquisher: Death Knight, Druid, Mage, and Rogue;
  • Conquerer: Paladin, Priest, and Warlock;
  • Protector: Hunter, Monk, Shaman, and Warrior.

And here’s a full list of Throne of Thunder gear for every class and spec in MoP Classic:

ClassSet Name
Death KnightPlate of the All-Consuming Maw (Blood)
Battleplate of the All-Consuming Maw (Frost and Unholy)
DruidRegalia of the Haunted Forest (Balance)
Battlegear of the Haunted Forest (Feral)
Armor of the Haunted Forest (Guardian)
Vestments of the Haunted Forest (Restoration)
HunterBattlegear of the Saurok Stalker
MageRegalia of the Chromatic Hydra
MonkFire-Charm Armor (Brewmaster)
Fire-Charm Vestments (Mistweaver)
Fire-Charm Battlegear (Windwalker)
PaladinVestments of the Lightning Emperor (Holy)
Plate of the Lightning Emperor (Protection)
Battlegear of the Lightning Emperor (Retribution)
PriestVestments of the Exorcist (Discipline and Holy)
Regalia of the Exorcist (Shadow)
RogueNine-Tail Battlegear
ShamanRegalia of the Witch Doctor (Elemental)
Battlegear of the Witch Doctor (Enhancement)
Vestments of the Witch Doctor (Restoration)
WarlockRegalia of the Thousandfold Hells
WarriorBattleplate of the Last Mogu (Arms and Fury)
Plate of the Last Mogu (Protection)

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Mounts

MountHow to Get
Spawn of HorridonLow drop chance from Horridon; Bonus rolls won’t grant this mount
Clutch of Ji‑KunDropped by Ji‑Kun; Black Market Auction House
Reins of the Armored SkyscreamerGlory of the Thundering Raider meta‑achievement

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Pets

PetHow to Get
Living SandlingLow drop chance from Sand Elementals
Ji-Kun HatchlingDropped by Ji-Kun
Son of AnimusLow drop chance from Dark Animus

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Achievements

If you’re an achievement person, there’s plenty of variety in the Throne of Thunder achievements in Mists of Pandaria Classic. Each wing has its own set of offbeat tasks, some of them being harmless, some of them requiring good coordination. Completing them will give you the metaachievement Glory of the Thundering Raider as well as the Armored Skyscreamer mount.

All these achievements bring you closer to the ultimate meta-achievement — Glory of the Pandaria Raider, which requires great patience and skill to get. You need to be strong enough to complete dozens of achievements in Pandaria raids. Also, you can ask our team to deal with the Glory of the Pandaria Raider for you to do it much faster.

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Location

Throne of Thunder in Mists of Pandaria Classic is situated on the Isle of Thunder. You can find portals that will take you there in the faction camps near the Shadow Pan’s garrison in Tonglong Steps. Throne of Thunder portal coordinates:

  • Alliance: /way 49.7, 68.7;
  • Horde: /way 50.6, 73.4.

After that, you will follow the central path, proceed through Diremur, turn left, and move further along until you come near the Shadow Pan camp through Bleak Hollow’s sewer, where the grate will take you through the entrance /way 63.7, 32.2.

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Map

Mists of Pandaria Classic Throne of Thunder map assists you in navigating one of the most complex raids within Mists of Pandaria. The raid is divided into different wings and floors, with each wing having its own routes, as well as boss fight areas.

When on the the Isle of Thunder, you can find both Horde and Alliance base, as well as faction flight masters:

  • Horde: /way 32.0 35.0;
  • Alliance: /way 65.0 75.0.
Wing / FloorDescription & Bosses
Overgrown StatuaryThe starting area; Jin’rokh the Breaker
Royal AmphitheaterA large combat arena; Horridon and the Council of Elders
Forgotten DepthsA series of underground caverns; Tortos, Megaera, and Ji-Kun
Roost of Ji-KunA platform leading into the Ji-Kun encounter
Halls of Flesh-ShapingThe Mogu laboratories; Durumu the Forgotten, Primordius, and Dark Animus
Hall of KingsThe ceremonial hall; Iron Qon
Pinnacle of StormsThe top tower of the raid; Twin Consorts and Lei Shen
Hidden CellA secret chamber accessible only in Heroic mode; Ra-den

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Reputation

Throne of Thunder Overview

Mists of Pandaria Classic Shado-Pan Assault is a new faction on the Isle of Thunder. The primary way to farm Shado-Pan Assault reputation beyond Friendly is doing raid runs and killing trash. Farming Shado-Pan Assault reputation is worth for the rewards the faction can provide:

MoP Classic Throne of Thunder Bosses

Each MoP Classic’s Throne of Thunder boss brings something fresh in terms of their abilities. They have lots of mechanics that you need to learn before entering the raid. Below, you can find the entire list of raid bosses in Throne of Thunder:

✏️ The boss progression in Throne of Thunder is linear with no skips or alternative routes.

Jin’rokh the Breaker

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Jin’rokh the Breaker is the first boss in the Throne of Thunder raid in Mists of Pandaria Classic. Jin’rokh the Breaker Strategy in MoP Classic:

  • Position the boss at the room’s edge to control Conductive Water spawns.
  • Move the raid into the pool for the damage/healing boost, beware rising Nature damage.
  • Tanks: swap on high Static Wound stacks and adjust after Thundering Throw.
  • If Focused Lightning is on you, run the orb away and detonate it outside the pool.
  • When Lightning Storm begins, everyone leaves the water, stacks together, and uses defensives.
  • After the storm ends, reset positions and repeat the cycle.

Jin’rokh the Breaker Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Renataki’s Soul CharmTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Sign of the Bloodied GodRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Jin’rokh’s DreamshardRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Jin’rokh’s SoulcrystalRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Drape of Booming NightsCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Robes of Static BurstsCloth ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Lightningweaver GauntletsCloth ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Fissure-Split ShoulderwrapsCloth ArmorShoulder
Throne of Thunder Overview Al’set’s Tormented LeggingsCloth ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Lightning-Eye HoodLeather ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Infinitely Conducting BracersLeather ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Static-Shot ShoulderguardsMail ArmorShoulder
Throne of Thunder Overview Spearman’s Jingling LeggingsMail ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Ghostbinder GreatbootsMail ArmorFeet
Throne of Thunder Overview Chestplate of Violent DetonationPlate ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Cloudbreaker GreatbeltPlate ArmorWaist
Throne of Thunder Overview Bracers of Constant ImplosionPlate ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Ionized Yojamban CarapacePlate ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Soulblade of the Breaking StormOne-Handed SwordOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Worldbreaker’s StormscytheOne-Handed AxeOne-Hand

Horridon

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Horridon offers an ‘add control’ fight. Different mobs are spawning through every door, so keep an eye on the surroundings. Here’s a Horridon Strategy for MoP Classic:

  • Tanks: swap on Triple Puncture stacks.
  • Never stand in front of or behind the boss (avoid Double Swipe and Charge).
  • Clear mobs fast:
    • Farakki: avoid Stone Gaze, move out of Sand Trap.
    • Gurubashi: interrupt Venom Bolt Volley, spread from poison.
    • Others: kill casters/totems, keep space clean.
  • On Dire Call, let the fixated player kite the Direhorn Spirit alone.

Horridon Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Horridon’s Last GaspTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Spark of ZandalarTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Petrified Eye of the BasiliskRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Horridon’s Tusk FragmentAmuletNeck
Throne of Thunder Overview Talisman of Living PoisonAmuletNeck
Throne of Thunder Overview Horn-Rimmed DoomcloakCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Wastewalker’s Sandblasted DrapeCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Vaccinator’s ArmwrapsCloth ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Flamecaster’s Burning CrownCloth ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Spaulders of DinomancyLeather ArmorShoulder
Throne of Thunder Overview Roots of Rampaging EarthLeather ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Bindings of Multiplicative StrikesLeather ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Legguards of Scintillating ScalesMail ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Sul’lithuz SandmailMail ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Armplates of the Vanquished AbominationPlate ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Bloodlord’s Bloodsoaked LegplatesPlate ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Puncture-Proof GreathelmPlate ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Frozen Warlord’s BracersPlate ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Jalak’s Maelstrom StaffStaffTwo-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Dinomancer’s Spiritbinding SpireStaffTwo-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Venomlord’s Totemic WandWandRanged
Throne of Thunder Overview Spawn of HorridonMount

Council of Elders

Throne of Thunder Overview

The Council is a four-boss encounter with the Spirit of Gara’jal, periodically buffing one of the elder bosses. Council of Elders Strategy in MoP Classic goes like this:

  • Tanks: pick up Malakk and Sul, swapping on Frigid Assault.
  • Kill priority: Empowered elder → adds → everything else.
  • Malakk: stack to split Frostbite, avoid freezes.
  • Kazra’jin: reduce DPS during Overload to avoid reflect deaths.
  • Sul: stay out of Quicksand, kill Living Sands quickly.
  • Mar’li: focus Shadowed Loa Spirit before it reaches a player.
  • Interrupt Sand Bolt and Wrath of the Loa at every opportunity.
  • Burst empowered targets fast to stop Dark Power buildup.

Council of Elders Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Bad JujuTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Fortitude of the ZandalariTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Wushoolay’s Final ChoiceTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Talisman of Angry SpiritsAmuletNeck
Throne of Thunder Overview Mar’li’s Bloodstained SandalsCloth ArmorFeet
Throne of Thunder Overview Zandalari Robes of the Final RiteCloth ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Robes of Treacherous GroundLeather ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Gaze of Gara’jalMail ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Loa-Ridden BracersMail ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Overloaded Bladebreaker CuirassPlate ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Kura-Kura, Kazra’jin’s SkullcleaverOne-Handed AxeOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Amun-Thoth, Sul’s Spiritrending TalonsFist WeaponOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Zerat, Malakk’s Soulburning GreatswordTwo-Handed SwordTwo-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Gauntlets of the Crackling ConquerorArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Gauntlets of the Crackling ProtectorArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Gauntlets of the Crackling VanquisherArmor Token

Tortos

Throne of Thunder Overview

Tortos is a messy fight that revolves around controlling Whirl Turtles, interrupting Stone Breath, as well as dealing with constant Rockfall. Here’s a MoP Classic Tortos Strategy:

  • Kick Whirl Turtles into Tortos to stop Furious Stone Breath.
  • Don’t stand in front — avoid Snapping Bite.
  • Move constantly to dodge Rockfall.
  • Stun/slow turtles to control the room.
  • Use strong healing for Quake Stomp.
  • Kill Vampiric Cave Bats fast to stop Drain the Weak.
  • Maintain a clear space, so turtle kicks stay consistent.

Tortos Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Shimmershell CapeCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Beakbreaker GreatcloakCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Amulet of the Primal TurtleAmuletNeck
Throne of Thunder Overview Crystal-Claw GlovesCloth ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Azure Shell BracersCloth ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Stonegaze HoodCloth ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Rockfall RibwrapsLeather ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Vampire Bat-Hide BracersLeather ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Grips of Vampiric CrueltyLeather ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Robes of Concussive ShocksLeather ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Beady-Eye BracersMail ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview QuakestompersMail ArmorFeet
Throne of Thunder Overview Spaulders of Quaking FearMail ArmorShoulder
Throne of Thunder Overview Shell-Coated WristplatesPlate ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Shoulderguards of Centripetal DestructionPlate ArmorShoulder
Throne of Thunder Overview Refreshing Abalone GirdlePlate ArmorWaist
Throne of Thunder Overview Tortos’ ShellseizersPlate ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Tortos’ Discarded ShellShieldShield
Throne of Thunder Overview Shattered Tortoiseshell LongbowBowRanged
Throne of Thunder Overview Shellsplitter GreataxeOne-Handed AxeOne-Hand

Megaera

Throne of Thunder Overview

Megaera is a hydra with multiple heads, and two of its heads are always active. When a head is annihilated, the boss activates the ‘Rampage’ ability, a devastating factorial assault, as the other head rises in strength. Use this Megaera Strategy in MoP Classic:

  • To summon Megaera, kill three Eternal Guardians and ring the bells behind them.
  • Set a head kill order and follow it (e.g., fire → ice → poison).
  • Spread to manage Cinders, Torrent of Ice, and Acid Rain.
  • Players with Cinders move away, get dispelled, and drop fire safely.
  • Torrent of Ice targets kite away from the raid.
  • Use Cinders to melt frozen patches.
  • Pop major healing CDs during Rampage every time.
  • Tanks: position heads safely and dodge breath cones.

Ji-Kun

Throne of Thunder Overview

Ji-Kun combines platform movement, control of the hatchlings, and strategic use of the Primal Nutrient buff. For this fight, use our Ji-Kun Strategy:

  • Use feathers to fly to nests and kill eggs early.
  • Catch Feed Young globules for Primal Nutrient and burst damage.
  • Tanks: swap on Talon Rake.
  • Spread for Caw.
  • Stack and heal through Quills.
  • Stay near the center and use movement skills during Down Draft.
  • Assign nest teams (main + backup) to prevent egg overflows.

Ji-Kun Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Fabled Feather of Ji-KunTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Ji-Kun’s Rising WindsTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Pinionfeather GreatcloakCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Robe of Midnight DownCloth ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Cord of Cacophonous CawingCloth ArmorWaist
Throne of Thunder Overview Featherflight BeltLeather ArmorWaist
Throne of Thunder Overview Grasp of the Ruthless MotherMail ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Egg-Shard GripsPlate ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Crown of Potentiated BirthPlate ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Talonrender ChestplatePlate ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Giorgio’s Caduceus of Pure MoodsStaffTwo-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Leggings of the Crackling VanquisherArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Leggings of the Crackling ConquerorArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Leggings of the Crackling ProtectorArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Ji-Kun HatchlingCompanion
Throne of Thunder Overview Clutch of Ji-KunMount

Durumu the Forgotten

Throne of Thunder Overview

Durumu is one of the hardest fights in this raid. You need to build a strategy around beam management, add detection during the Color phase, and survive his deadly maze during Disintegration Beam. Also, you may need Good Gear to ensure that the encounter goes smoothly and your HP stays full. Durumu the Forgotten Strategy goes like this:

  • Rotate through Life Drain to reduce boss healing.
  • Step out of Lingering Gaze zones.
  • During the Color phase, stand in beams to reveal adds.
  • Avoid Force of Will zones (lethal).
  • Follow the safe path during the Disintegration Beam.

Durumu the Forgotten Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Durumu’s Captive EyeballRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Durumu’s Severed TentacleRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Reinforced Mirror-Sheen CloakCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Deadly Glare CapeCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Aberrant Chestguard of TormentMail ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Links of the DisintegratorMail ArmorWaist
Throne of Thunder Overview Leggings of Pulsing BloodCloth ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Chilblain SpauldersCloth ArmorShoulder
Throne of Thunder Overview Lifedrainer’s Sordid GripCloth ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Sandals of the Starving EyeLeather ArmorFeet
Throne of Thunder Overview Crimson Bloom LegguardsLeather ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Vein-Cover BracersMail ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Treads of the Blind EyePlate ArmorFeet
Throne of Thunder Overview Iceshatter GauntletsPlate ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Legplates of Re-EmergencePlate ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Caustic Spike BracersPlate ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Artery RippersPlate ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Legplates of the Dark ParasitePlate ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Durumu’s Baleful GazeCrossbowRanged
Throne of Thunder Overview Ritual Dagger of the Mind’s EyeDaggerOne-Hand

Primordius

Throne of Thunder Overview

Primordius will become more and more dangerous as he absorbs more Living Fluids. You need to follow the Primordius Strategy to win the encounter:

  • Kill Living Fluids to create Mutagenic Pools.
  • Step into pools to stack buffs and reach Fully Mutated quickly.
  • Avoid harmful pools that apply negative mutations.
  • Tanks: swap on Malformed Blood and avoid the Primordial Strike cone.
  • Fully mutated players tunnel the boss; unmutated players handle adds.
  • Prevent Primordius from absorbing too many fluids.

Primordius Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Primordius’ Talisman of RageTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Talisman of BloodlustTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Stolen Relic of ZuldazarTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Band of the Scaled TyrantRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Hydra-Scale BloodcloakCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Leggings of Ebon VeinsCloth ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Helix-Breaker GlovesCloth ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Bracers of Fragile BoneCloth ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Robes of Mutagenic BloodCloth ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Gloves of Cushioned AirLeather ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Leggings of the Malformed SaplingLeather ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Bracers of Mutagenic FervorMail ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Synapse-String HandguardsMail ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Clear-Mind HelmMail ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Pathogenic GauntletsPlate ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Metabolically Boosted ShoulderplatesPlate ArmorShoulder
Throne of Thunder Overview Black Blood LegplatesPlate ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Spaulders of Primordial GrowthPlate ArmorShoulder
Throne of Thunder Overview Bonemender BracersPlate ArmorWrist
Throne of Thunder Overview Greatshield of the GloamingShieldShield
Throne of Thunder Overview Acid-Spine BonemaceOne-Handed MaceOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Dark Quivering BlobCompanion

Dark Animus

Throne of Thunder Overview

Dark Animus is a resource management fight that relies entirely upon managing Anima between the golems. If you wear BiS Gear, it will also be a huge bonus to survivability, as this boss is the tough one. The Dark Animus Strategy:

  • Kill small golems apart from each other, avoid random Anima transfers.
  • Activate only the golems required.
  • Assign players to pick up each active golem.
  • Avoid Crimson Wake and handle Matter Swap safely.
  • Save mobility for the Anima Ring movement.
  • Burn Dark Animus once active, but keep him away from 100 Anima.
  • Use raid CDs during Interrupting Jolt.

Dark Animus Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Delicate Vial of the SanguinaireTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Cha-Ye’s Essence of BrillianceTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Gore-Soaked GearRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Constantly Accelerating CloakCloakBack
Throne of Thunder Overview Hood of the Crimson WakeCloth ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Anima-Ringed FingersLeather ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Worldbinder LeggingsLeather ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Matter-Swapped LegplatesPlate ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Crown of the Golden GolemPlate ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Hand of the Dark AnimusOne-Handed MaceOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Athame of the Sanguine RitualDaggerOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Chest of the Crackling VanquisherArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Chest of the Crackling ConquerorArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Chest of the Crackling ProtectorArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Son of AnimusCompanion

Iron Qon

Throne of Thunder Overview

Iron Qon is a four-phase fight. In each phase, you will fight a boss representing one of the three elements: Ro’shak (Fire), Quet’zal (Wind), and Dam’ren (Frost). Here’s an Iron Qon Strategy:

Phase 1 — Ro’shak (Fire):

  • Group and share Unleashed Flame.
  • Spread after Molten Inferno.
  • Avoid fire patches from spears.

Phase 2 — Quet’zal (Wind):

  • Escape tornadoes during Windstorm.
  • Break stuns from Arcing Lightning.
  • Dodge wind lines.

Phase 3 — Dam’ren (Frost):

  • Stay out of Dead Zone shields.
  • Free frozen players.
  • Avoid Frozen Blood areas.

Final Phase — Iron Qon:

  • Dodge overlapping mechanics.
  • Use defensives on Fist Smash.

Iron Qon Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Ro’shak’s RemembranceRingFinger
Throne of Thunder Overview Saddle-Scarred LeggingsCloth ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Quet’zal’s Crackling CordCloth ArmorWaist
Throne of Thunder Overview Dam’ren’s Frozen FootguardsCloth ArmorFeet
Throne of Thunder Overview Spurs of the Storm CavalryLeather ArmorFeet
Throne of Thunder Overview Ro’shak’s Molten ChainMail ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Rein-Binder’s FistsPlate ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Iron Qon’s Boot KnifeDaggerOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Voice of the QuilenGunRanged
Throne of Thunder Overview Qon’s Flaming ScimitarOne-Handed SwordOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Orb of Arcing LightningOff-hand FrillHeld In Off-hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Shoulders of the Crackling VanquisherArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Shoulders of the Crackling ConquerorArmor Token
Throne of Thunder Overview Shoulders of the Crackling ProtectorArmor Token

Twin Consorts

Throne of Thunder Overview

Twin Consorts abilities cycle through Night and Day phases. Night Phase is when you need to fight Lu’lin, and when it changes to Day Phase, you encounter Suen. The raid must manage sleep clouds, fire damage, and Ice Comets to stay alive. So here’s a Twin Consorts Strategy:

Night Phase — Lu’lin:

  • Avoid Moon Lotus sleep clouds.
  • Spread for Cosmic Barrage.
  • Tanks: handle Beast of Nightmares.
  • Healers: avoid healing tanks unless needed.

Day Phase — Suen:

  • Tanks: swap on Fan of Flames.
  • Dodge Flames of Passion charges.
  • Pull Suen into the Ice Comet shade to drop her stacks.
  • Comets need to be alive for future cycles.

Lei Shen — The Thunder King

Throne of Thunder Overview

Lei Shen is a three-phase boss with two transition phases. The raid must rotate through all four conduits: North, East, South, and West, with every Conduit having its unique lethal. Lei Shen — The Thunder King Strategy:

Phase 1:

  • Split groups into four quadrants.
  • Handle conduits:
    • Static Shock: stack.
    • Diffusion Chain: spread.
    • Overcharge: move out.
    • Bouncing Bolt: soak.
  • Tanks: run out for Decapitate.

Transition 1 (65%):

  • Spread to assigned corners.
  • Avoid the overloaded quadrant.
  • Regroup for Phase 2.

Phase 2:

  • Tanks: face away for Fusion Slash knockback.
  • Dodge Lightning Whip lines.
  • Spread and kill Ball Lightning adds.

Transition 2 (30%):

  • Spread to assigned corners.
  • Avoid the overloaded quadrant.
  • Regroup for Phase 3.

Phase 3:

  • Brace for Violent Gale Winds movement.
  • Keep dodging Whip/Thunderstruck.

Lei-Shen Rewards

ItemTypeSlot
Throne of Thunder Overview Unerring Vision of Lei ShenTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Soul BarrierTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Lightning-Imbued ChaliceTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Rune of Re-OriginationTrinketTrinket
Throne of Thunder Overview Soul Prism of Lei ShenAmuletNeck
Throne of Thunder Overview Legwraps of CardinalityCloth ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Gloves of the Maimed VizierCloth ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Fusion Slasher ChestguardLeather ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Grips of Slicing ElectricityLeather ArmorHands
Throne of Thunder Overview Conduit-Breaker Chain LeggingsMail ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Leggings of the Violent GaleMail ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Lei Shen’s Grounded CarapacePlate ArmorChest
Throne of Thunder Overview Legplates of the Lightning ThronePlate ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Doomed Crown of Lei ShenPlate ArmorHead
Throne of Thunder Overview Legplates of Whipping IonizationPlate ArmorLegs
Throne of Thunder Overview Ultimate Protection of the EmperorShieldShield
Throne of Thunder Overview Lei Shen’s Orb of CommandOff-hand FrillHeld In Off-hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Uroe, Harbinger of TerrorTwo-Handed AxeTwo-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Shan-Dun, Breaker of HopePolearmTwo-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Torall, Rod of the Shattered ThroneOne-Handed MaceOne-Hand
Throne of Thunder Overview Heart of the Thunder KingMiscellaneous Item

Ra-den

Throne of Thunder Overview

Ra-den is a two-energy fight where the boss alternates between Anima and Vita abilities. Ra-den Strategy relies on control of every orb type:

  • Tanks: rotate CDs for Fatal Strike.
  • Pass Unstable Vita to the farthest assigned player.
  • Stack for Unstable Anima dispels.
  • Kill adds based on energy type (Anima or Vita).
  • Keep Lingering Energies low by controlling transitions.
  • At 40%, pop healing CDs and finish through Ruin.
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Summing up our Throne of Thunder Overview, this raid has a lot to offer. The list of valuable rewards is huge, and many of these items are quite rare, so it’s your chance to try and get them. Tier 15 set is the jewel of the raid’s rewards, as every class can receive a tier set piece or token. So head to the Shado-Pan Garrison, ask Vereesa or Elsia to transfer you to the Isle of Thunder, and enjoy the raid!

Changelog

03 Dec. 2025 Guide added.
11 Dec. 2025 Guide updated for the raid release.

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